Movies are made in Bollywood but most of them are generally mediocre
and staid.
The themes are routine, one gets bored by the loud music and
prancing around trees by the Heroes & heroines.
Once in a while a good movie comes to the theatres and it
catches your attention.
Barfi is one of them.
Anurag Basu has done a great job and made the movie what it
is.
Ranbir Kapoor has outperformed along with Priyanka Chopra.
The movie is about a Deaf & Mute individual, who is not bothered
by his handicap but exudes mirth and excitement in life.
He falls in love with a young girl played by Ileana d’ Cruz
and unfortunately her parents marry her off to another man.
Ranbir is heartbroken but manages to continue with his life
and befriends his childhood friend Priyanka who is an autistic.
Her portrayal of the autistic individual is excellent and her
mannerisms are near perfection.
She cannot have eye contact and is not so verbose in her
communication.
Barfi -Ranbir is also not able to communicate easily with
her because of his own impairment but they live on.
Priyanka undergoes problems with her family and Ranbir saves
her and both go to Kolkatta.
It is very interesting to see Barfi employed in a shop and
fends for Priyanka.
Then Ileana suddenly comes into his life so Priyanka is
upset and goes back to her special care home for the handicapped.
Barfi is not aware of her whereabouts and tries to locate
her.
He goes through lots of hardships, sufferings and ultimately
reaches the home where Priyanka lives.
Barfi manages to rescue her and they live together thereafter.
The movie is woven around a plot of kidnapping where
Priyanka is missing and ransom notes are sent to her parent’s home. This adds
to the mystery and keeps us guessing about the existence of Priyanka.
The movie oscillates from the present to the past and well
directed to keep the audience glued to their seats and unravel the suspense.
Both Ranbir & Priyanka have acted well and deserve all
the accolades.
A great movie and worth the visit to the cinema hall.
Don’t miss it.
