Analysis: Remind me again what they say about women and dissent? Oh yeah, “there’s no fury in hell like a scorned woman.” At the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ camp for writer Akash Kaushik and director Anees Bazmee, that thread takes his own life. Yes, we all have our own thoughts and feelings about this sequel but take your memories of the first installment of Akshay Kumar a little differently and let the latest release introduce ourselves. The story begins with a shot of a sand dune somewhere – Clue: Rajasthan – and traces the time when Reet was a child clinging to her. dear sister in law Anjulika. Woot to scene two, the wealthy family abandons their sprawling mansion as one of them rolls over their other, darker side of spiritual existence: Manjulika, Vench. After having eaten eight members of her family, the Thakurs are assured that Manjulika has been bottled up and hidden in a derelict room in her abandoned manor. But, how will a charming little goon like Ruhaan find himself in the midst of this family mess? Here comes the sweet, innocent way. ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ is nothing like its origin story, and that is its secret magic.
Bazmee is by no means new to the horror-comedy genre; Some might even call him a guru, knowing very well that there are two things that matter to our audience in India – sex and superstition. Bazmee later plays the Veena. Elaborating on what was initially mentioned (about specificity in tone and treatment), “Bb2” invests heavily in physical and situational humour; Add witty dialogue, quick humor and expressionism to the grind, the output you get is, well, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’.
Put pre-conceived notions to rest, because there’s nothing in this movie you’ve seen before: If you know, you know. Although it would be criminal to compare Aryan to Kumar—the former may have felt the pressure to his last bone given Kumar’s level of success in 2007—but there is a constant humming sound that sounds like a broken record when You are watching the movie: It’s a star’s breadcrumbs. Especially his signature head-node-and-squishy-eye move, which was repeated by Aryan (perhaps as a nod to Kumar; an ode to a senior). It’s not the same, but he tries. Also, let’s talk about Kartik Aaryan who is an un-star in the film. For Ruhaan, the actor embodies the candor of an everyman who dazzles effortlessly well with his chill-easy vibe. Kartik Aaryan brings Kartik Aaryan on the sets in this film, and he delivers a scintillating performance. His chemistry with Kiara Advani is second to none Rajasthani princess; Dress-wise – falls flat. Flirting and flirting, kissing and dancing are quintessential, but the sum total of it all is an uncomfortable, ineffective PowerPoint presentation. Like two people who have met once before, pretending to be friends.
Others, however, bring their A game to the table: Tabu says. Tragedy must actually be Tabu’s middle name. If it’s already there, he’s got one that’s almost perfect. ‘BB 2’ sees her in her element – those big and curly locks, Gajarsi, exaggerated Kohli and an elegance that cannot be achieved through training. At this point, it’s hopelessly impossible to delve into the magnitude of his greatness without talking loudly about it. So, we will abstain. Wait, hang in there, and that means something to you: a certain human spirit, which pervades and screams fury, embodies Tabu’s spirit.
To retain some of the high selling points of its lone predecessor, Bazmee brings back some old players, among them Rajpal Yadav, as small Pandit, class is different. Next in line are Bollywood legends Sanjay Mishra and Rajesh Sharma. Also a child artist, Siddhant makes his mark on Ghegdamal as Potlu.
‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ is a heap of sorrow and sorrow, Native The (more gleeful) answer to the old adage that life is, in fact, the ‘greatest tragedy’ of all—that navigating dark magic and punning with an even deeper theme: human nature—and that’s for the most part. For sticks, and not bits, they must be lost in the maze that is life.