Do Aur Do Pyaar Review 2.0/5 & Review Rating
Star Cast: Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana DCruz, Sendhil Ramamurthy
Director: Shirsha Guha Thakurta
Do Aur Do Pyaar Movie Synopsis:
DO AUR DO PYAAR is the story of a dysfunctional couple. Kavya Ganeshan (Vidya Balan) has been married to Aniruddh Banerjee (Pratik Gandhi) for 12 years. They dated for 3 years after which they eloped and got hitched. In the last few years, they drifted apart and stopped communicating. A lonely Kavya gets attracted to an American-based photographer of Indian origin, Vikram (Sendhil Ramamurthy). Meanwhile, Aniruddh begins an affair with an upcoming actress, Nora (Ileana DCruz). Both are making plans with their respective partners and plan to get divorced soon. One day, Kavya gets a call informing her that her grandfather has passed away. She decides to fly down to Ooty, where her family resides. Aniruddh also joins them. Their visit adds to the tension in the Ganeshan family, especially because of her father Venkat (Thalaivasal Vijay) who hasn’t forgiven them for eloping. In this tense and sombre situation, they get the time and opportunity to communicate and once again fall for each other. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Do Aur Do Pyaar Movie Story Review:
DO AUR DO PYAAR is an official remake of the 2017 Hollywood film THE LOVERS. Suprotim Sengupta and Eisha Chopra’s story is very relatable and it’s not a scene-by-scene remake of the original film. Suprotim Sengupta and Eisha Chopra’s screenplay is realistic with ample doses of humour and drama. The writing, however, gets stretched in the second half. Suprotim Sengupta, Amrita Bagchi and Eisha Chopra’s dialogues are conversational and enhance the entertainment quotient.
Shirsha Guha Thakurta’s direction is simple. Though it’s adapted from a foreign film, the director has Indianized the film beautifully. The four main characters and their flaws and strengths are etched out in a nuanced and real manner. She also succeeds in mirroring the realities and complexities of relationships and marriages. After a fine beginning, the film gets better in the Ooty episode. The Elephanta Hotel sequence is amusing and during the interval point, the director brings the house down.
On the flipside, the second half is lengthy and also dragging. The crucial pre-climax dialogue goes on and on and should have been curtailed for a better impact. Moreover, the focus is on the married couple while the other two get a raw deal. The makers also skip an important plot point in the climax. Lastly, the sound is not clear in a few dialogues.
Do Aur Do Pyaar Movie Performances:
Vidya Balan looks stunning and gives a terrific performance. She has consistently been doing a great job but in DO AUR DO PYAAR, she delivers one of the finest performances of her illustrious career. She shines in the dramatic and confrontational sequences but watch out for when she gets into the LOL mode; it’s very adorable. Pratik Gandhi has never looked so handsome before in a Hindi film. He, too, puts his best foot forward. His chemistry with Vidya is electrifying. Ileana DCruz plays a difficult role with ease. She proves that she can score big time if given an opportunity. The dashing Sendhil Ramamurthy lends able support. His screen time, however, is limited. Thalaivasal Vijay leaves a mark. Rekha Kudligi (Savitri) and Kumaradas T N (Pulli) are okay. Arun Ajikumar (C J Surya) hams.
Do Aur Do Pyaar music and other technical aspects:
Music is in sync with the film’s mood. ‘Jazbaati Hai Dil’ is the best due to its placement and catchy theme. ‘Tu Hai Kahaan’ fails to register. ‘Ta Ra Ta Ra Ta’, ‘Teri Meri Yeh Kahaani’ and ‘Do Kinaare‘ are passable. Subhajit Mukherjee’s background score is appropriate but in the pre-climax, it interferes with the tension in the sequence.
Kartik Vijay’s cinematography is satisfactory. Shailaja Sharma’s production design is straight out of life. Veera Kapur Ee’s costumes are appealing, especially the ones worn by Ileana. Bardroy Barretto’s editing could have been slicker.
Do Aur Do Pyaar Movie Conclusion:
On the whole, DO AUR DO PYAAR works due to the relatable plot and electrifying chemistry between Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi. At the box office, it’ll need acceptance from the target audience, that is, the urban elite, to excel.