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(Crisp) Movie Review: HUM DO HAMARE DO by FENIL SETA

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Hum Do Hamare Do rests on a brilliant idea and this could have been another entertaining family film, on the lines of Badhaai Ho. But from the very start, the weak direction and disjointed editing gives an idea that something is not right. Yet, one gives it a chance and once Rajkummar Rao gets his fake family, you expect things to get better. And it does get better and the middle portions are funny and touching. Sadly, the pre-climax and climax fails to impress. Speaking of performances, Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon do well but they get overshadowed by the veteran actors. Paresh Rawal rocks the show while Ratna Pathak Shah is restrained and leaves a huge mark. Mazel Vyas (Kriti Sanon's sister) is quite nice in the pre-climax. Aparshakti Khurana is okay and his character gets a raw deal, especially in the track of his wife. Manu Rishi Chadha and Prachee Shah Paandya are dependable. Sanand Verma (Shadiraam) is over the top but it works. Aditya Taranch (Sanket) is okay in the Anshuman (Jab We Met) type of character. All in all, Hum Do Hamare Do is a clean family entertainer but sadly is also an average fare.

My rating - ** ½ out of 5!

There is stability and depth to such romances-Paresh Rawal

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Paresh Rawal: There is stability and depth to such romances

Paresh Rawal, who is teaming up with Ratna Pathak for Hum Do Hamare Do, proud that Hindi films are exploring mature love stories
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 29, 2021)

"Kya alag kism ki kahani hai!” That was Paresh Rawal’s first thought after the narration of Hum Do Hamare Do. “I found the premise of adopting parents quirky,” begins the senior actor, who has joined Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon in the comedy. While the film focuses on the protagonist’s efforts to woo his ladylove, director Abhishek Jain also showcases an elderly romance through Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah’s characters.

With the movie coming a few years after Badhaai Ho’s (2018) success, Rawal is glad that filmmakers are developing mature love stories. “Usually, romances are associated with the youth. The only other elderly love story with recall value is Cheeni Kum [2007]. You need such films to be grounded and mature. What people are unable to bring on screen is that the intensity of love increases with maturity. There is stability and depth to such romances.”

The senior actor was delighted to join forces with Pathak whom he has deeply respected since their theatre days. “When you have a tremendous actress like her, you can approach every emotion from a fresh perspective. The material is only a part of our job; the rest is about enhancing the written word.”

Collaborating with Rao was another draw for Rawal. Describing himself as a “huge fan” of Rao, he says, “When I first watched Shahid [2013], I didn’t have his number. I called up Hansal Mehta twice. I have seen every film of his. He is truthful in every performance. This new generation of actors is full of gems.”

Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 697

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TWO DIGITAL FILMS TO ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES IN THE PRE-DIWALI WEEK

The pre-Diwali week is often considered dull in terms of occupancy in cinemas. Some in the trade even call it the worst week to release a film. However, the rule doesn’t apply to digital films. Even last year, a couple of films like Laxmii, Chhalaang and Ludo etc released before Diwali and yet got great viewership, with Laxmii breaking viewership records as per reports. This year, two interesting films will be released this Friday, on October 29, that is, a week before Diwali. And both look interesting and hence, can get decent views.

The big one out of the two is Hum Do Hamare Do. It stars Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah. It is directed by Abhishek Jain, a popular Gujarati director who also recently made Pratik Gandhi’s web series, Vitthal Teedi. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, it tells the story of a man who gets fake parents to impress the woman he loves. The trailer is hilarious and has got noticed. It looks like a complete family entertainer and would have worked well in cinemas. The songs haven’t become hits but the ‘Bansuri’ song has grabbed eyeballs thanks to Kriti’s hot avatar. If the word of mouth is positive, it can surely get a huge number of views once it releases on Disney+ Hotstar.

The other flick is Dybbuk, starring Emraan Hashmi and Nikita Dutta. It’s a horror film and a remake of the Malayalam film Ezra. The film was shot in 2019 in Mauritius and in utmost secrecy. Not a single still or on-location picture ever got leaked. Technically, the film looks rich but one fears that it might turn out to be yet another poor horror film. Also, the awareness is negligible. Many are not aware of this film as the promotions started just 10 days back. On top of it, it has a very weird title. It releases on Amazon Prime and if it’s well made, it can find an audience. It releases two days before Halloween and this factor can help as people like watching horror films during this festival.

With Hum Do Hamare Do, we are presenting an idea that has not been spoken about-Rajkummar Rao

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Rajkummar Rao: Presenting idea that has not been spoken about

Known to front novel stories, Rajkummar on how the Japanese concept of renting families has been adapted for Hum Do Hamare Do
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 18, 2021)

Expect Rajkummar Rao to find a novel story and throw his weight behind it. The actor says that the ingenious theme of Hum Do Hamare Do that revolves around renting a family, a concept fairly popular in Japan, drew him to the project. That, and the fact that it has no reference point in India. “I have always striven to break conventional ideas. [We are] presenting an idea that has not been spoken about."

"When I first heard the story, I wondered, ‘Why can’t it become a norm in India as well?’ There are so many lonely old people out there, and so many lonely [youngsters]. They can come together to become a family,” begins Rao, when we chat with him on Sunday morning.

But making the idea palatable in India can be difficult, especially since the concept of family here is intrinsically linked to blood relations. “We aren’t trying to be preachy with this film, but it’s possible that lonely people can complete each other by simply being together.” 

Reuniting with his Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) co-star Kriti Sanon has Rao smiling. But his most precious take-away from director Abhishek Jain’s social comedy is the friendship he forged with Paresh Rawal. “I am fortunate to call Paresh sir my friend now. When I meet artistes I admire, I become an acting student all over again. I would bombard him with questions on his films and his process. We would play chess; he is a fine player but I am not that good,” he says, adding that Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah’s command over their craft left him mesmerized.

From Shahid (2013) to Stree (2018), Rao has built a career by choosing stories that are off the beaten path. He is glad to note that Bollywood too has undergone a shift in the recent past, with the lines of hero, heroines and villains blurring. “We are now living in times when content is the real hero. People now are much more interested in good stories and character graphs. That said, there will be all kinds of films. Even Hollywood does its big-screen extravaganzas, [balancing it with] a Marriage Story [2019]. We are doing exactly that here as well.”

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