In the era of action and big visuals, ‘Dulhaniya Le Aayegi’ emerges as a light-hearted film adorned with relationships, love and family sentiments. Read full movie review.
Directed by Akashaditya Lama, ‘Dulhania Le Aayegi’ is a family entertainer which takes the audience on an emotional journey without big action, heavy messages or excessive drama. The film follows the traditional Bollywood romantic family drama genre and takes the story forward by giving time to relationships. Khushali Kumar emerges as the soul of the film with her most mature performance, while Mahesh Manjrekar, Piyush Mishra and the entire star cast strengthen the story. If you want to watch a light-hearted, family-friendly and heart-touching film, then this film should definitely be on your watchlist.
What is the story of ‘Dulhania Le Aayegi’?
‘Dulhaniya Le Aayegi’ relies on a simple and emotional story rather than any grand cinematic experiment. The story revolves around relationships, family and love. Many of the twists may seem predictable, but the film devotes enough time to its characters, allowing their relationships to connect with the audience. This simplicity becomes its biggest strength and many scenes leave an impact even without much noise.
How is the performance of the star cast of ‘Dulhania Le Aayegi’?
The biggest USP of the film is Khushali Kumar. He has played his character with great ease and confidence. His performance in both romantic and emotional scenes impresses. Mahesh Manjrekar and Piyush Mishra strengthen the story with their experience. Omkar Kapoor and Snehil Dixit Mehra also look fit in their characters. The great chemistry between the entire star cast makes the film believable.
How is the direction of Akashaditya Lama?
Director Akashaditya Lama has kept the film away from unnecessary twists and overdramatic scenes. He has kept the story simple and given priority to emotions. The film does not try to add more spice than necessary anywhere. This balance makes it a better experience for the family audience. However, had there been some tightening and new twists in the second half, the impact could have been stronger.
How is the music of the film?
The music of the film flows seamlessly with the story. The songs do not seem to have been forced, rather they appear as a part of the story. The background score also helps in enhancing the emotional and romantic scenes. The music maintains the light-hearted atmosphere of the film and does not dominate the story anywhere.
How is the film on the technical front?
The cinematography is colourful, clean and attractive, which suits the family atmosphere of the film. The editing is balanced for the most part, although some sequences in the second half feel a little long. The production design and visual tone maintain the simplicity of the film and keep the audience engaged with the story.
Why watch and why not watch ‘Dulhania Le Aayegi’?
If you are looking for action, thriller or big cinematic spectacle, this is not the film for you. But if you want two hours of clean, emotional and light entertainment without any heavy message while sitting with the family, then ‘Dulhaniya Le Aayegi’ will not disappoint. Khushali Kumar’s mature performance and the relationship based story makes it an enjoyable experience. This film is 3.5 out of 5 stars from our side.