82 समीक्षाएं
Yes, the storyline is rather fidgety. But since when did we become so staunch about the storyline from movies under Yash Raj Films banner? Acting is above average, Rishi Kapoor tops the list, of course. No surprises there. The script is entertaining and funny. Well, more often than not.
But the 7 / 10 is mostly because of the statement or the point that this movie tried to make about marriages in India. And even amidst the inconsistency of the movie, there is enough food for thought for this generation and for the country as a whole.
As India slowly turns into an epitome of hypocrisy as a country, I have a feeling that this movie won't be acceptable by the average Indian audience though there is no sex or foreplay as such. But hey, curvy girls in bikinis running on the beach in some Salman Khan movie is just fine! As long as there is objectification.
There are however both sexual and non-sexual peeves (for the Indian audience) thrown all over the movie and I found them brilliant as well as hilarious. Go ahead, take your family to this movie. Make them a little uncomfortable and be a little uncomfortable as well. Monkeys make out, we do too. It's okay! For once, don't judge.
Bottomline: Definitely entertaining. Definitely funny. Yes, it is a little mindless and the story wanders off at times. But it's worth the watch!
But the 7 / 10 is mostly because of the statement or the point that this movie tried to make about marriages in India. And even amidst the inconsistency of the movie, there is enough food for thought for this generation and for the country as a whole.
As India slowly turns into an epitome of hypocrisy as a country, I have a feeling that this movie won't be acceptable by the average Indian audience though there is no sex or foreplay as such. But hey, curvy girls in bikinis running on the beach in some Salman Khan movie is just fine! As long as there is objectification.
There are however both sexual and non-sexual peeves (for the Indian audience) thrown all over the movie and I found them brilliant as well as hilarious. Go ahead, take your family to this movie. Make them a little uncomfortable and be a little uncomfortable as well. Monkeys make out, we do too. It's okay! For once, don't judge.
Bottomline: Definitely entertaining. Definitely funny. Yes, it is a little mindless and the story wanders off at times. But it's worth the watch!
- ashin-mandal
- 6 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
Admittedly, the most important name in SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE was not Parineeti, Sushant or Maneesh but Jaideep Sahni for me, since I really love the way he writes his films with a rare realistic texture and simplicity. However after watching it in an almost full theater of mostly college students, I was somehow disappointed 'in the end' since the film neither had anything Pure (Shuddh) or Tratitional (Desi) nor truly Romantic in its 140 minutes of content, revolving around Live-In relationships to be precise. So since the main focus of the film was all around casual flirting, pre-marital sex and live in relationships, I strongly felt the title of the film just opposite to its concept as SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE very frankly.
Besides, this is the first time ever that I felt the writing of Jaideep Sahni (Story, Screenplay, Dialogues & Lyrics) very confusing and unconvincing with every single character of his, not exactly knowing what he/she really wants in his/her life and who do they love from their heart seriously. But fortunately, a viewer gets to think all this in a negative mode, only when the film reaches in its last 30 minutes and not before that.
Therefore, the good news is that till the complexities between its three leading characters reach their concluding moments, the viewers have nothing to complain at all as far as entertainment is concerned. And the film undoubtedly remains a fairly enjoyable venture both before and after the intermission with many entertaining sequences & dialogues to keep you glued. But once it reaches the finale, all the fine build simply crashes down with some absurd decisions taken by its characters and a very weird kind of conclusion is there promoting an entirely different concept of the present society (i.e. the live in relationships) which is certainly not any SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE as they have named it.
So if you are just interested in having a good time in the theater, laughing at all the unjustified & highly unrealistic kind of scenes, wherein everyone is behaving in a confused or weird manner, then SDR might interest you a lot since it is exactly packaged to provide the same. It has some great intimate kisses, many hilarious dialogues in a local lingo and some good performances too. But in case you are interested in watching an exceptional love story with a deep emotional base supported by a realistic logic then you might get disappointed like myself as the end credits start rolling.
Having said that, the smart thing about the film is, that it actually never makes you feel the absurdity till the last few minutes. And its only when the film is over, that you are forced to think "Yaar, Yeh Hua Kya?", followed by more questions about the entire storyline which have no logical answers at all in the film itself. For instance, a young man runs away from his marriage's mandap just before the "Jai-mala" and knowing it, the immensely beautiful bride takes it very casually and asks for a Thanda instead! Now there are many more similar sequences in the film which certainly have no realistic reasoning behind them, not expected from a project written by Jaideep Sahni. But maybe this time the writer and his director were more interested in making the people laugh on these absurdities only, quite intentionally for a change.
Anyway, though its basic plot is just the same (of confused partners), the film is still presented in a highly likable manner and I too enjoyed it a lot in its initial hour. But towards the final half an hour, the interest was all lost, leading to an utterly confused conclusion, supported by no reason at all. Actually SDR keeps progressing at a very calm pace without any peaks of excitement in the script. Yet it majorly keeps you entertained because of the loving chemistry between its three charming characters and their natural performances. As a strong merit, there are no dull moments in the film at all with many hilarious dialogues in its initial 90 minutes. Still at times one might think that there is too much talking going on instead of Pure Romance in a repetitive mode.
Musically SDR has some good tracks but also has a signature tune in the background music exactly similar to the notes of "Kiklee Kaleer Di" from LUV SHUV TE CHICKEN KHURANA. Thankfully the songs don't come into the narration abruptly, which is another saving grace of the film and Cinematography also provides a good support capturing the local feel brilliantly.
In performances, Sushant Singh is remarkably natural and impresses once again post KAI PO CHE!. He is fresh in looks and gets some great lines to woo the audience too.Parineeti Chopra is fine with another of her 'bindaas, spontaneous' performance playing the bold & beautiful. She is no doubt good but now needs to move on, away from her typical 'Carefree' persona displaying some different acting skills in her next projects. Rishi Kapoor is lovable as usual and Rajesh Sharma does it well once again. But the surprise element in the film is Vaani Kapoor who looks stunningly gorgeous and amazingly confident in her very first performance on screen and could have made much more impact with a better role written for her (having some logical reasoning).
To sum it up, SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE is a young film at heart particularly aiming at the youngsters with many light, entertaining moments to win over them smartly (overstepping the Indian traditional setting of a marriage). It could have been a great film, if it had a more logical conclusion given to the 3 confused characters in the final reels. But in the present form, it has a winning build-up, the impact of which gets more or less ruined by a weird and irritating climax quite surprisingly.
Besides, this is the first time ever that I felt the writing of Jaideep Sahni (Story, Screenplay, Dialogues & Lyrics) very confusing and unconvincing with every single character of his, not exactly knowing what he/she really wants in his/her life and who do they love from their heart seriously. But fortunately, a viewer gets to think all this in a negative mode, only when the film reaches in its last 30 minutes and not before that.
Therefore, the good news is that till the complexities between its three leading characters reach their concluding moments, the viewers have nothing to complain at all as far as entertainment is concerned. And the film undoubtedly remains a fairly enjoyable venture both before and after the intermission with many entertaining sequences & dialogues to keep you glued. But once it reaches the finale, all the fine build simply crashes down with some absurd decisions taken by its characters and a very weird kind of conclusion is there promoting an entirely different concept of the present society (i.e. the live in relationships) which is certainly not any SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE as they have named it.
So if you are just interested in having a good time in the theater, laughing at all the unjustified & highly unrealistic kind of scenes, wherein everyone is behaving in a confused or weird manner, then SDR might interest you a lot since it is exactly packaged to provide the same. It has some great intimate kisses, many hilarious dialogues in a local lingo and some good performances too. But in case you are interested in watching an exceptional love story with a deep emotional base supported by a realistic logic then you might get disappointed like myself as the end credits start rolling.
Having said that, the smart thing about the film is, that it actually never makes you feel the absurdity till the last few minutes. And its only when the film is over, that you are forced to think "Yaar, Yeh Hua Kya?", followed by more questions about the entire storyline which have no logical answers at all in the film itself. For instance, a young man runs away from his marriage's mandap just before the "Jai-mala" and knowing it, the immensely beautiful bride takes it very casually and asks for a Thanda instead! Now there are many more similar sequences in the film which certainly have no realistic reasoning behind them, not expected from a project written by Jaideep Sahni. But maybe this time the writer and his director were more interested in making the people laugh on these absurdities only, quite intentionally for a change.
Anyway, though its basic plot is just the same (of confused partners), the film is still presented in a highly likable manner and I too enjoyed it a lot in its initial hour. But towards the final half an hour, the interest was all lost, leading to an utterly confused conclusion, supported by no reason at all. Actually SDR keeps progressing at a very calm pace without any peaks of excitement in the script. Yet it majorly keeps you entertained because of the loving chemistry between its three charming characters and their natural performances. As a strong merit, there are no dull moments in the film at all with many hilarious dialogues in its initial 90 minutes. Still at times one might think that there is too much talking going on instead of Pure Romance in a repetitive mode.
Musically SDR has some good tracks but also has a signature tune in the background music exactly similar to the notes of "Kiklee Kaleer Di" from LUV SHUV TE CHICKEN KHURANA. Thankfully the songs don't come into the narration abruptly, which is another saving grace of the film and Cinematography also provides a good support capturing the local feel brilliantly.
In performances, Sushant Singh is remarkably natural and impresses once again post KAI PO CHE!. He is fresh in looks and gets some great lines to woo the audience too.Parineeti Chopra is fine with another of her 'bindaas, spontaneous' performance playing the bold & beautiful. She is no doubt good but now needs to move on, away from her typical 'Carefree' persona displaying some different acting skills in her next projects. Rishi Kapoor is lovable as usual and Rajesh Sharma does it well once again. But the surprise element in the film is Vaani Kapoor who looks stunningly gorgeous and amazingly confident in her very first performance on screen and could have made much more impact with a better role written for her (having some logical reasoning).
To sum it up, SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE is a young film at heart particularly aiming at the youngsters with many light, entertaining moments to win over them smartly (overstepping the Indian traditional setting of a marriage). It could have been a great film, if it had a more logical conclusion given to the 3 confused characters in the final reels. But in the present form, it has a winning build-up, the impact of which gets more or less ruined by a weird and irritating climax quite surprisingly.
- tatai_bose
- 6 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
There is a new trend of attracting audience in which Bollywood movies are set in typical North Indian style like Band Baja Baraat , Fukrey , BA Pass. Shudh Desi Romance is set in Jaipur exploring the wedding culture and tradition.
Shudh Desi Romance is about wedding jitters , commitment , instant- attraction and live-in-relationship between 3 people - Raghu, Gayatri and Tara.
From the fun-filled Band Baja Baraat and mediocre Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Maneesh Sharma presents you yet another love and attraction saga that explores the relationship and commitment. The story also challenges the mindset of Indian audience about accepting the live-in-relationship concept which is very much alive in society. The direction was good and few sequences were really remarkable. Apart from that, climax was unconvincing. It messed up so much that unnecessary extension of melodrama as to whom Raghu is going to get married will bore you. Screenplay falters and it goes down terribly. Editing could have been better. Art direction and cinematography is good. Music is mediocre. It is the performance of the film that should be lauded. Right from Sushant Singh , Pareenti Chopra , new bee Vandana Kapoor , veteran Rishi Kapoor were enthralling. It is difficult to highlight anyone in particular but Rishi Kapoor does it again. With age , he is re-inventing himself and that shows in the role he chooses. Overall , Shudh Desi Romance can be touted as one-time decent romantic complicated love triangle which had potential but turned out to be an average entertainment. Decent 2.5/5
Shudh Desi Romance is about wedding jitters , commitment , instant- attraction and live-in-relationship between 3 people - Raghu, Gayatri and Tara.
From the fun-filled Band Baja Baraat and mediocre Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Maneesh Sharma presents you yet another love and attraction saga that explores the relationship and commitment. The story also challenges the mindset of Indian audience about accepting the live-in-relationship concept which is very much alive in society. The direction was good and few sequences were really remarkable. Apart from that, climax was unconvincing. It messed up so much that unnecessary extension of melodrama as to whom Raghu is going to get married will bore you. Screenplay falters and it goes down terribly. Editing could have been better. Art direction and cinematography is good. Music is mediocre. It is the performance of the film that should be lauded. Right from Sushant Singh , Pareenti Chopra , new bee Vandana Kapoor , veteran Rishi Kapoor were enthralling. It is difficult to highlight anyone in particular but Rishi Kapoor does it again. With age , he is re-inventing himself and that shows in the role he chooses. Overall , Shudh Desi Romance can be touted as one-time decent romantic complicated love triangle which had potential but turned out to be an average entertainment. Decent 2.5/5
It was not Shudh Desi because 1- We don't need rental baratis and we have families to join in marriage functions. 2- Girls don't kiss passionately in first meeting and get ready to have sex and live without marriage. 3- Men are not "harami" to this limit ( mostly ) who so readily leave a girl at such moments. Usually men are honorable and have their pride. 4- Marriage and Family is not considered as being living in locked room. 5- Children are taught to respect relations.
It was not romance because 1- Romance is not about running away from marriage. 2- Romance is not about having kisses ( meaninglessly ) and sleeping with every girl. 3- Romance is not about being in constant state of confusion that should I be with person whom I am with. 4- Romance is not about being insecure towards long term relationship.
Yash chopra soul should be pulling his hair ( as hopefully souls are young and supposed to have hair )after this movie. Aditya chopra and whoever is the director of this movie should be ashamed of themselves for disrespecting Indian values. And last but not the least, I am Pakstiani and admire Indian cinema and I am sure that love and related values have not gone this low in India.
It was not romance because 1- Romance is not about running away from marriage. 2- Romance is not about having kisses ( meaninglessly ) and sleeping with every girl. 3- Romance is not about being in constant state of confusion that should I be with person whom I am with. 4- Romance is not about being insecure towards long term relationship.
Yash chopra soul should be pulling his hair ( as hopefully souls are young and supposed to have hair )after this movie. Aditya chopra and whoever is the director of this movie should be ashamed of themselves for disrespecting Indian values. And last but not the least, I am Pakstiani and admire Indian cinema and I am sure that love and related values have not gone this low in India.
- shahidbashir786
- 12 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
- shrikantbhusari
- 7 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
- jyotiranjan121
- 6 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
Sometimes we don't want to go for a movie to think about social issues,follow very complicated plots or enjoy super action scenes;sometimes we want to simply relax,forget everything and laugh out our worries in those 2.5 hours;"Suddh Deshi Romance" is one such movie - it is full of fun and laughter backed by power-packed,sweet and naughty performances and few nice songs around small town beautiful city Jaipur. It also depicts the current youth's dilemma about life long commitment. Rishi Kapoor in a special character was awesome, Sushant was brilliant, both the heroines(Parineeti and Vani) had done their parts beautifully though Parineeti had major on screen presence. Giving away anything more about the story will be gross injustice to this charming rom-com,Go,laugh,Relax and Enjoy with your friends and family.
Talented Filmmaker Maneesh Sharma's 'Shudh Desi Romance' depicts romance in a complicated yet funny way, that both, entertains & engrosses, at most parts, along-with Proficient Performances from its reliable cast.
'Shudh Desi Romance' is a story about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction & commitment.
'Shudh Desi Romance' is light-hearted & progressive. The protagonist, a confused wreck of a guy, is an interesting person to follow in this journey. The women, on the other-hand, are as confused as the protagonist. But thats what makes 'Shudh Desi Romance' work, its the unlikeliness & the unpredictability of its characters that engages.
Jaideep Sahni's Screenplay is well-done & fast-moving. However, I found the final 25-minutes completely bland. Though it culminates with a mushy moment, the climax, other-wise, is not worthy enough of a much superior film. Maneesh Sharma's Direction is neat. He handles this Rom-Com with the right amount of confidence. Cinematography & Editing are good. Music by Sachin-Jigar is excellent.
Performance-Wise: Sushant Singh Rajput is highly competent. He portrays the confused hero with rare ease & understanding. Parineeti Chopra is flawless. What a splendid performer! Debutant Vaani Kapoor is endearing. Rishi Kapoor is fantastic, as always. The veteran is a delight to watch. Rajesh Sharma does well in a cameo.
On the whole, 'Shudh Desi Romance' is an experience worth watching.
'Shudh Desi Romance' is a story about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction & commitment.
'Shudh Desi Romance' is light-hearted & progressive. The protagonist, a confused wreck of a guy, is an interesting person to follow in this journey. The women, on the other-hand, are as confused as the protagonist. But thats what makes 'Shudh Desi Romance' work, its the unlikeliness & the unpredictability of its characters that engages.
Jaideep Sahni's Screenplay is well-done & fast-moving. However, I found the final 25-minutes completely bland. Though it culminates with a mushy moment, the climax, other-wise, is not worthy enough of a much superior film. Maneesh Sharma's Direction is neat. He handles this Rom-Com with the right amount of confidence. Cinematography & Editing are good. Music by Sachin-Jigar is excellent.
Performance-Wise: Sushant Singh Rajput is highly competent. He portrays the confused hero with rare ease & understanding. Parineeti Chopra is flawless. What a splendid performer! Debutant Vaani Kapoor is endearing. Rishi Kapoor is fantastic, as always. The veteran is a delight to watch. Rajesh Sharma does well in a cameo.
On the whole, 'Shudh Desi Romance' is an experience worth watching.
i had a really high expectation from this movie considering the promos, cast, music and directer (pretty much everything about the movie was good enough to create a high expectation). But the movie is really far below my expectations. Story line falls apart in the movie and in the climax you will feel that this is a rare mindless romantic movie in bollywood !!!There is not a single moment in the movie which is truly enjoyable apart from couple of songs !!
First of all, this movie is about or what the director tries to portray is how young Indian generation reacts to live-in-relationship. In the movie the relationship triangle between the three main leads develops quite well but fails to sustain when the relationship turns to marriage and GOD knows why it turns towards marriage.There is too much bathroom scenes in the movie which are it's milestones but they are not quite enjoyable. The story messes up between these relations and in the end lives you with nothing.
Secondly, the so called romance between the three main leads are being shown with the help of a lot of kiss scenes and bathroom scenes !!! there is not a single heart touching romantic moment in the movie. Bollywood is famous for it's mindless masala movies but it's a quite rare mindless romantic movie in bollywood. The movie is based on three youngsters from Rajasthan but it failed to show the beauty of some great cities of Rajasthan.
In terms of acting Sushant, Parineeti and Vani, all plays their character really well but the problem is their characters are not given justice in the movie. Hence despite some good acting they fail to provide some quality entertainment. Rishi Kapoor as a supporting cast, also has an average performance.
Direction is pretty bad and way below expectation. The director tries to portray the live-in-relation issue in Shuddh Desi style but he fails badly to do so.
Music is the only good part of the movie. Gulaabi and the title song are really good.
Cinematography is strictly average and fails to present the beauty of Jaipur.
so on the whole it is a big disappointment for me and i even doubt that it's a one time watch or not.
3/10 for me..!!
P.S- if u want to watch Dhoom 3 teaser on the big screen then only go for this one !!!
First of all, this movie is about or what the director tries to portray is how young Indian generation reacts to live-in-relationship. In the movie the relationship triangle between the three main leads develops quite well but fails to sustain when the relationship turns to marriage and GOD knows why it turns towards marriage.There is too much bathroom scenes in the movie which are it's milestones but they are not quite enjoyable. The story messes up between these relations and in the end lives you with nothing.
Secondly, the so called romance between the three main leads are being shown with the help of a lot of kiss scenes and bathroom scenes !!! there is not a single heart touching romantic moment in the movie. Bollywood is famous for it's mindless masala movies but it's a quite rare mindless romantic movie in bollywood. The movie is based on three youngsters from Rajasthan but it failed to show the beauty of some great cities of Rajasthan.
In terms of acting Sushant, Parineeti and Vani, all plays their character really well but the problem is their characters are not given justice in the movie. Hence despite some good acting they fail to provide some quality entertainment. Rishi Kapoor as a supporting cast, also has an average performance.
Direction is pretty bad and way below expectation. The director tries to portray the live-in-relation issue in Shuddh Desi style but he fails badly to do so.
Music is the only good part of the movie. Gulaabi and the title song are really good.
Cinematography is strictly average and fails to present the beauty of Jaipur.
so on the whole it is a big disappointment for me and i even doubt that it's a one time watch or not.
3/10 for me..!!
P.S- if u want to watch Dhoom 3 teaser on the big screen then only go for this one !!!
- akkighost9
- 5 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
For years Hindi movies have drilled the same conservative, and often regressive notions of love and marriage into our heads. Shuddh Desi Romance takes that conventional wisdom propagated to us in the movies and turns it on its head. What's worth noting is that this movie comes from the stable of Yash Raj Films, the very studio largely responsible for breeding those notions through hits like Chandni, Dil To Pagal Hai and Bachna Ae Haseeno among others.Directed by Band Baaja Baraat's Maneesh Sharma and written by Chak De India's Jaideep Sahni, Shuddh Desi Romance is set amidst the bustle of middle-class Jaipur, where unemployed youngsters will happily pose as friends and cousins in a traveling baraat for a few thousand rupees and a gold chain. When he isn't conning white tourists into buying handicrafts from local merchants for a commission, Raghu (Sushant Singh Rajput) is busy falling in love. But he goes from sincere to conflicted to selfish in as long as it takes most people to change out of a wedding suit. So he'll woo a girl, win her heart, then develop cold feet at the mandap. This happens thrice in Shuddh Desi Romance, which would be tiring and largely predictable if it weren't for Sahni's crackling dialogue and the charming characters he puts on screen. Gayatri (Parineeti Chopra) is a gregarious rebel Raghu meets on the way to his own wedding. She smokes, she's had boyfriends, and she lets Raghu move in with her when he ditches his shaadi. Tara (newcomer Vaani Kapoor) is the damsel who springs a surprise on both Raghu and the audience.Like most normal couples – hence, unlike the relationships we see in Hindi movies – sexual attraction is key to our protagonists' equation, and the film doesn't make a big deal about it. In fact, to give credit where it's due, Sahni's script never screams from the rooftops about the brave ideas it pushes so matter-of-factly. Skillfully avoiding melodrama or sloganeering, the film portrays a generation where single women can live in with their boyfriends without being banished by the housing society. This is a refreshingly real middle-class India where marriage needn't be life's sole ambition for young girls, and where women can hold their heads high and carry on with life despite having been ditched at the altar.There's so much to like about Shuddh Desi Romance, including Sharma's nicely textured portrait of the Pink City. The film captures the sights and sounds of a busy metro in ways that most films don't even try. Oblivious that he's ruined someone's appetite, a cook at a jalebi stall scratches his backside with a chhanni. It's little details like these that sparkle with originality.Pity then that the movie runs out of steam in its unconvincing final act, particularly during a confrontation between the two leading ladies that comes off as contrived. In other complaints, the talking-into-camera device is now overused, and seldom works unless what's being said is profound, which isn't always the case here. This in fact, adds to the film's already verbose and occasionally repetitive feel.What cannot be faulted, however, are the terrific performances from the central players. Vaani Kapoor makes an auspicious debut, carrying off Sahni's firecracker lines with the comfort of a pro. Sushant Singh Rajput as Raghu, has an easy charm about him and unmistakable depth behind that scruffy exterior. But it's Parineeti Chopra, reminiscent of a younger Rani Mukherjee, who this film belongs to. She has expressive eyes and an endearing manner about her, and turns Gayatri into the most real woman you've encountered on screen recently. The film also benefits enormously from the casting of an excellent Rishi Kapoor in the part of a feisty wedding caterer and Raghu's father figure.To a large extent, Shuddh Desi Romance reinvents the wheel as far as Bollywood rom-coms go. It's aggressively non-formulaic, and gives us characters who refuse to conform. The minor hiccups notwithstanding, this is a charming little film. I'm going with eight ratings. You'll enjoy it.
- visheshvijay
- 6 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
How much you will like or not like Shuddh Desi Romance largely depends on which side you are? Marriage or no marriage. I am not going to take any side because it's a movie not documentary. There are crazy characters and crazier situations. Beautifully filmed completely in Pinkcity Jaipur, written with fire-cracking dialogs, narrated smoothly however not consistently and acted strongly by Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra and Rishi Kapoor. Vani Kapoor comes just good enough in her short role.Sushant is charming and gains your sympathy despite being insane. Parineeti gains the points on being spontaneous and emotionally cracking. Rishi Kapoor is excellent and hilarious. Movie travels smoothly until its last half an hour struggles to wrap up the things and conclusion does not come shining enough. Love it or hate it but you won't be able to ignore it.
- saytosandeep
- 11 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
People fall in and out of love too easily. Change their mind about marriage too conveniently. I understand promiscuity but this is a different level of flippancy. You also don't get what's it about Sushant that he gets too fairly hot women to lust for him.
Sushant Singh runs away from one marriage, from the actual jai-mala stage. Because he is not sure. Neither are we about why he runs away. He seems like a typical, dil-phenkh, sadak- chhaap boy, nothing memorable about him, not much to look at either. But first Parineeti falls for him. Then Vaani Kapoor, the girl he had left at the Hindu equivalent of the altar, also does so. Cue a couple more escapes from weddings and you wonder what the hell is going on
The only character who remains consistent, understandable is Rishi Kapoor. A man who employs both Sushant and Parineeti as fake baraati's and otherwise runs a wedding catering / baraat business. His advice, concern for the three leads remains genuine. And even though there are plenty of 'I love you's', kisses and sex, not once do you feel anything is real or heart- felt which kind of allows the whole movie to pass you by as well, without any regard for its leads.
Some of the jokes are funny. The rustic touches are good, the atmosphere, small-town feel works and the performances sincere. Pity you just don't agree with either the overall plot or the characters created.
Sushant Singh runs away from one marriage, from the actual jai-mala stage. Because he is not sure. Neither are we about why he runs away. He seems like a typical, dil-phenkh, sadak- chhaap boy, nothing memorable about him, not much to look at either. But first Parineeti falls for him. Then Vaani Kapoor, the girl he had left at the Hindu equivalent of the altar, also does so. Cue a couple more escapes from weddings and you wonder what the hell is going on
The only character who remains consistent, understandable is Rishi Kapoor. A man who employs both Sushant and Parineeti as fake baraati's and otherwise runs a wedding catering / baraat business. His advice, concern for the three leads remains genuine. And even though there are plenty of 'I love you's', kisses and sex, not once do you feel anything is real or heart- felt which kind of allows the whole movie to pass you by as well, without any regard for its leads.
Some of the jokes are funny. The rustic touches are good, the atmosphere, small-town feel works and the performances sincere. Pity you just don't agree with either the overall plot or the characters created.
With Shuddh Desi Romance , the fresh stalwarts of the YRF camp – director Maneesh Sharma and writer Jaideep Sahni (accredited with hits like Band Baaja Baarat and Chak De respectively) present the dilemmas of today's youth when it comes to take the ultimate vow in life – Marriage !
Set against the bustling middle-class crowd of Jaipur(again, an intimate peek into our hinterland), it tells the story of Raghuram Sitaram(Sushant Singh Rajput), a tourist guide who also works for his father-figure, a wedding planner Goyal(Rishi Kapoor) for some quick bucks and mutual benefits.He is kinda chaalu, but honest.Wearing his heart on the sleeves, he searches for true love. but develops a cold feet at his own mandap.Raghu is swept away by Gayatri's charisma (Parineeti Chopra) – a tezzwala attraction, may be because of her bold and liberated attitude and both start to live-in.Everything is hunky dory until the element of trust starts vaporizing leading to a break- up.Enter Tara(Vaani Kapoor) with her concealed agenda to woo Raghu ,make his adrenaline surge and ensure he doesn't get away with his forte – flirtation !
Following a non-formulaic approach, Sharma expands the horizons of a typical Rom-com by mirroring the existential imbroglio among the youngsters before they commit to a relationship. Through the protagonists ,we see the firm non-conformism to the traditional ritual of marriage which they label as our society's double standards and superficiality. The envelope is further pushed when we see them smooching awkwardly on their first meet, sharing a smoke and not making a fuss even though when they learn their partner is not a virgin - big deal! It's quite evident that Sharma wants us to break-free from the societal taboo of pre-marital sex, when Rishi's character poses this question , quite ostentatiously – "Will arranged marriages stop one day?"!
Writer Jaideep Sahni further elevates the mood with the much-engaging conversations between Raghu and Gayatri.Their chemistry is absolutely sizzling.Through the rosy tinted glasses, you get a whiff of freshness and reality with their flawless screen dynamics and crackling dialogues.
Shuddh Desi becomes a long drag in the second half and it appears that the writers went on a spiral trip without giving a proper culmination to their characters. It becomes tiringly predictable when a bathroom break becomes a metaphor for every outrageous run-away attempt before tying the knot.These glitches are however overcome by some peppy soundtracks from Sachin-Jigar, with "Tere Mere Beech mein"(most playfully rendered by Mohit Chauhan and Sunidhi)being the best of the lot.
The film benefits heavily from the competent performances.Parineeti shines with her relatable portrayal of the fire-brand Gayatri -though equally confused as Sushant Singh's Raghu ,she lends a touch of realism to the bubbly, ebullient and fiercely independent girl.Sushant delivers a committed and nuanced act. His Raghu is flawed, irresistibly goofy and yet honest with his feelings.Vaani Kapoor oozes charm and confidence in equal proportions. As a newcomer, she does show veritable promise. Rishi Kapoor who is becoming more and more endearing with every role, turns Goyal into a sanctimonious personality perennially on a gastronomical indulgence. Rajesh Sharma is adequate in a cameo.
Barring its dubious title, which I really feel should have been named as Shuddh Crazzy Akarshan, it's a fun-ride for which director Maneesh Sharma should be commended.A gutsy attempt in the realm of commercial cinema landscape, it defies the stereotype.
Set against the bustling middle-class crowd of Jaipur(again, an intimate peek into our hinterland), it tells the story of Raghuram Sitaram(Sushant Singh Rajput), a tourist guide who also works for his father-figure, a wedding planner Goyal(Rishi Kapoor) for some quick bucks and mutual benefits.He is kinda chaalu, but honest.Wearing his heart on the sleeves, he searches for true love. but develops a cold feet at his own mandap.Raghu is swept away by Gayatri's charisma (Parineeti Chopra) – a tezzwala attraction, may be because of her bold and liberated attitude and both start to live-in.Everything is hunky dory until the element of trust starts vaporizing leading to a break- up.Enter Tara(Vaani Kapoor) with her concealed agenda to woo Raghu ,make his adrenaline surge and ensure he doesn't get away with his forte – flirtation !
Following a non-formulaic approach, Sharma expands the horizons of a typical Rom-com by mirroring the existential imbroglio among the youngsters before they commit to a relationship. Through the protagonists ,we see the firm non-conformism to the traditional ritual of marriage which they label as our society's double standards and superficiality. The envelope is further pushed when we see them smooching awkwardly on their first meet, sharing a smoke and not making a fuss even though when they learn their partner is not a virgin - big deal! It's quite evident that Sharma wants us to break-free from the societal taboo of pre-marital sex, when Rishi's character poses this question , quite ostentatiously – "Will arranged marriages stop one day?"!
Writer Jaideep Sahni further elevates the mood with the much-engaging conversations between Raghu and Gayatri.Their chemistry is absolutely sizzling.Through the rosy tinted glasses, you get a whiff of freshness and reality with their flawless screen dynamics and crackling dialogues.
Shuddh Desi becomes a long drag in the second half and it appears that the writers went on a spiral trip without giving a proper culmination to their characters. It becomes tiringly predictable when a bathroom break becomes a metaphor for every outrageous run-away attempt before tying the knot.These glitches are however overcome by some peppy soundtracks from Sachin-Jigar, with "Tere Mere Beech mein"(most playfully rendered by Mohit Chauhan and Sunidhi)being the best of the lot.
The film benefits heavily from the competent performances.Parineeti shines with her relatable portrayal of the fire-brand Gayatri -though equally confused as Sushant Singh's Raghu ,she lends a touch of realism to the bubbly, ebullient and fiercely independent girl.Sushant delivers a committed and nuanced act. His Raghu is flawed, irresistibly goofy and yet honest with his feelings.Vaani Kapoor oozes charm and confidence in equal proportions. As a newcomer, she does show veritable promise. Rishi Kapoor who is becoming more and more endearing with every role, turns Goyal into a sanctimonious personality perennially on a gastronomical indulgence. Rajesh Sharma is adequate in a cameo.
Barring its dubious title, which I really feel should have been named as Shuddh Crazzy Akarshan, it's a fun-ride for which director Maneesh Sharma should be commended.A gutsy attempt in the realm of commercial cinema landscape, it defies the stereotype.
- ahwaan_padhee
- 9 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
Director Mr. Maneesh Sharma work is good. He has taken the movie ahead from the script. Script is written by Jaideep Sahni, and it is average. Story line is new but very thin. Scenes are fresh but they get slow very often, especially in second half. Dialogues are good. Actually, what has been shown in promo and trailer, is undoubtedly best part of film. All characters in the film are somewhere underplayed and somewhere exaggerated. There are very few scenes which succeed to touch the heart, actually it just pat the heart and then move away. The main emotion in this love story is the confusion of characters, rather than love, so they reflect fake at the places. It is difficult to relate with any one of them completely. Look of the film and approach towards every scene is new. Director of photography, Manu Anand work is impressive. Performance wise Sushant Singh Rajput as Raghu, is natural and good. Parineeti Chopra as Gayetri, is fine. Vaani Kapoor as Tara, is impressive, especially her cute smile, which she used in max of the scenes. Rishi Kapoor is on the top. Fine actor Rajesh Sharma as Mausa ji , is wasted. Music by Sachin Jigar is good, title track is very good.
- dineshprakash
- 5 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
There's SOMETHING about this movie which is appealing. Some sequences are so alluring, it revs up your enthusiasm but some sequences shut them down permanently erasing the previously hatched-up zeal. Shuddh Desi Romance is thus an experimental coming-of-age flick which is laudable for its virility, but easily forgettable due to its monotony (and/or mindlessness).
Sushanth Sigh Rajput's character is that of a recital bachelor who has some authenticity instilled into it. While on the other hand, the women's characters play see-saw here. Parineeti Chopra is, in her usual air, dashing, but I am not that impressed with the newcomer's acting. Rishi Kapoor completes the humor part.
The plot is funny at times, serious in many nodes & significantly pragmatic throughout the narration. The individual shots of the three main leads in-between the average screenplay is one annoying thing collectively. Entertainment is delivered, but sporadically. Unless & until the viewer is prepared to dig deep inside the plot & carve him/herself to be comfy with the on screen steamy scenes, he/she wouldn't have enough food for thought. Otherwise, SDR talks something serious & relevant for the current generation.
To sum it all up, a statement in the movie "Has the idea of marriage befallen?" truly is one lovable thing about the rather emotional movie.
BOTTOM LINE: Recommended for love-birds to watch together. Lively songs & made-up dialogs altogether is a fine piece. Older generations (which doesn't include YOLO) could stay away. 4.4 out of 10 from a guy who is in his 20s and is solely rated so due to the high-octane romance. It is lite, and high on romance. Ignore the slow-downs & consider the potential. Not recommended for a theater-watch, although.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Profanity: Mild | Mouth-Kiss: Strong | Sex/Foreplay: No | Violence/Gore: No | Porn/Drugs: No | Smoking/Alcohol: Mediocre
Sushanth Sigh Rajput's character is that of a recital bachelor who has some authenticity instilled into it. While on the other hand, the women's characters play see-saw here. Parineeti Chopra is, in her usual air, dashing, but I am not that impressed with the newcomer's acting. Rishi Kapoor completes the humor part.
The plot is funny at times, serious in many nodes & significantly pragmatic throughout the narration. The individual shots of the three main leads in-between the average screenplay is one annoying thing collectively. Entertainment is delivered, but sporadically. Unless & until the viewer is prepared to dig deep inside the plot & carve him/herself to be comfy with the on screen steamy scenes, he/she wouldn't have enough food for thought. Otherwise, SDR talks something serious & relevant for the current generation.
To sum it all up, a statement in the movie "Has the idea of marriage befallen?" truly is one lovable thing about the rather emotional movie.
BOTTOM LINE: Recommended for love-birds to watch together. Lively songs & made-up dialogs altogether is a fine piece. Older generations (which doesn't include YOLO) could stay away. 4.4 out of 10 from a guy who is in his 20s and is solely rated so due to the high-octane romance. It is lite, and high on romance. Ignore the slow-downs & consider the potential. Not recommended for a theater-watch, although.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Profanity: Mild | Mouth-Kiss: Strong | Sex/Foreplay: No | Violence/Gore: No | Porn/Drugs: No | Smoking/Alcohol: Mediocre
My wife and I saw this film at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was also a real treat to meet the director, screenwriter and lead actress after the conclusion of the film. This is a lovely, humorous and lighthearted film. A modern look at relationships in India and the attitude of some couples to avoid arranged marriages, or marriage altogether. Great music and beautiful scenery. It is interesting to see that the new movies coming out of India show greater amounts of couple intimacy and are much more modern in the way they tackle topics of relationships, marriage, fidelity and monogamy. A great little film. Perfect as a date movie.
- deepika-joshi
- 8 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
One word REALISTIC!!
This is such a charming,modern, progressive and refreshing rom com. It is quite unconventional from the other rom coms that we see and it is ironic it is from the yash raj banner. This movie portrays the mindset,dilemma or confusion of todays youth who are easy to enter into relationship but are scared as soon as they hear the word marriage. The sequences are very entertaining and the cinematography if jaipur is great. All the songs like gulabi,tere mere beech mein and title track are nice. The performances are amazing and all the actors aptly portray the confusion of the characters.
This is such a charming,modern, progressive and refreshing rom com. It is quite unconventional from the other rom coms that we see and it is ironic it is from the yash raj banner. This movie portrays the mindset,dilemma or confusion of todays youth who are easy to enter into relationship but are scared as soon as they hear the word marriage. The sequences are very entertaining and the cinematography if jaipur is great. All the songs like gulabi,tere mere beech mein and title track are nice. The performances are amazing and all the actors aptly portray the confusion of the characters.
- aswaniarnav
- 27 अक्टू॰ 2021
- परमालिंक
Is it a reflection of the society or society is going to take lessons from this? Either way, its good for guys. With all the new Anti Men laws being passed from a blind – decision less- media driven government, its safe to be in a Live In Relationship than getting married. That's exactly this movie is projecting or preaching
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Raghu (Sushant) is getting married to Tara (Vaani) when he meets Gayatri (Parineeti), being paid to play his fake sister (I never knew about such a business, existing in India or to be precise in Rajasthan!!!). He gets attracted towards chirpy, bold and straight forward, Gayatri and ends up running away from his own marriage (Runway BrideGroom). Raghu charms Gayatri and shifts in her rustic – terrace apartment, playing her fake Brother to the society.
for detailed review read on: http://mayahirahasya.blogspot.in/2013/09/shuddh-desi-romance.html
Raghu (Sushant) is getting married to Tara (Vaani) when he meets Gayatri (Parineeti), being paid to play his fake sister (I never knew about such a business, existing in India or to be precise in Rajasthan!!!). He gets attracted towards chirpy, bold and straight forward, Gayatri and ends up running away from his own marriage (Runway BrideGroom). Raghu charms Gayatri and shifts in her rustic – terrace apartment, playing her fake Brother to the society.
for detailed review read on: http://mayahirahasya.blogspot.in/2013/09/shuddh-desi-romance.html
- rahasyaratna
- 7 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
Shuddh Desi Romance is directed by the Band Baaja Baaraat fame Maneesh Sharma....
To have made a excellent first film it is a terrible movie to made.. Story,Screenplay and Dialogues are by Jaideep Sahni who had written films like Company, Khosla ka Ghosla, Chak De India has written a reasonably fresh script but it lacks execution and the screenplay is somehow confusing. It is bit hard to accept he has written this story so randomly.
Cinematography by Manu Anand is strictly mediocre. The beauty of the Jaipur city is wasted as he doesn't capture anything beautiful in his camera...
Sets by Rashmi Sethi is just about okay. Nothing to cheer about..
Performance: Sushant Singh Rajput after his stiller performance in Kai Po Che is just about okay. He has not been near to his previous performance. Parineeti Chopra is born to act. She is just fantastic in whatever she get in the movie. Vaani Kapoor is very confident and definitely a good future ahead. He has done reasonably well for his first film.. Rishi Kapoor , well nothing to tell about him. He is just like wine, getting better with age. Excellent performance by his again followed by his sheer genius act in D-Day....
Direction: Maneesh Sharma's direction is very ordinary. He has just made any film because he had to. Very randomly made film which contributes nothing accept a few good performances..
My rating is 4/10. Last word is strictly avoid it. If you have a lot of money to waste you can go for it...
To have made a excellent first film it is a terrible movie to made.. Story,Screenplay and Dialogues are by Jaideep Sahni who had written films like Company, Khosla ka Ghosla, Chak De India has written a reasonably fresh script but it lacks execution and the screenplay is somehow confusing. It is bit hard to accept he has written this story so randomly.
Cinematography by Manu Anand is strictly mediocre. The beauty of the Jaipur city is wasted as he doesn't capture anything beautiful in his camera...
Sets by Rashmi Sethi is just about okay. Nothing to cheer about..
Performance: Sushant Singh Rajput after his stiller performance in Kai Po Che is just about okay. He has not been near to his previous performance. Parineeti Chopra is born to act. She is just fantastic in whatever she get in the movie. Vaani Kapoor is very confident and definitely a good future ahead. He has done reasonably well for his first film.. Rishi Kapoor , well nothing to tell about him. He is just like wine, getting better with age. Excellent performance by his again followed by his sheer genius act in D-Day....
Direction: Maneesh Sharma's direction is very ordinary. He has just made any film because he had to. Very randomly made film which contributes nothing accept a few good performances..
My rating is 4/10. Last word is strictly avoid it. If you have a lot of money to waste you can go for it...
- mazumdar-abhilash1993
- 7 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
- jmoneyjohal
- 18 नव॰ 2013
- परमालिंक
I was really excited to watch the movie after watching the promos and Yash raj logo,but unfortunately there is absolutely nothing to watch in the movie expect kissing and bathroom scenes. Perineeti chopra is good in the movie, Vaani kapoor and sushant still need some improvements in their acting. Story of the movie revolve around sushant who fears to get married and frequently use to ran away from his marriage via bathroom.
Gulabi song is pretty good to watch on big screen. This is not the kind of Yash Raj banner film. Locations shoot in the movie looks good to watch. Direction of Manish sharma is very week .It seems that writer has not been able to predict the end of the movie and forcefully ended the movie somewhere.In the first half of movie live in relationship of parineeti and sushant is shown like he is telling himself brother of parineeti chopra. Acting and dialogues of Rushi Kapoor are very good , he is the only character in movie whom you may notice. 2nd half of the movie is very slow and you will feel whats going on. Go n watch this movie only if you want to see Dhoom 3 Trailer on big screen.
Gulabi song is pretty good to watch on big screen. This is not the kind of Yash Raj banner film. Locations shoot in the movie looks good to watch. Direction of Manish sharma is very week .It seems that writer has not been able to predict the end of the movie and forcefully ended the movie somewhere.In the first half of movie live in relationship of parineeti and sushant is shown like he is telling himself brother of parineeti chopra. Acting and dialogues of Rushi Kapoor are very good , he is the only character in movie whom you may notice. 2nd half of the movie is very slow and you will feel whats going on. Go n watch this movie only if you want to see Dhoom 3 Trailer on big screen.
- powar-kedar
- 5 सित॰ 2013
- परमालिंक