Film Befikre is worthy to watch once for its fun elements and flashy dance numbers with a youthful l !!

Ever since the beginning of the Yash Raj Films banner (YRF), almost every movie of theirs is a celebration in itself. Filmamker cum director Aditya Chopra, who had made his directorial debut with the offbeat classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge, is known for creating intense love stories which touch your heart. Aditya Chopra returns to direction after 8 long years with the coming-of-age movie titled Befikre. His next movie Befikre starring Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor is a light-hearted fun movie.

 

Dharam (Ranveer Singh), a stand-up comic from Delhi, lands in Paris to seek his fortune and runs into Shyra (Vaani), a fiercely independent girl. The two hit off well in the first meeting itself and end up becoming casual lovers. But, when they decide to move in, their regular arguments and failure to see eye to eye on numerous issues causes a break-up.

 

However, the pair meet again and decide to be amicable friends, an arrangement that seems to suit both parties till Vaani meets Aney, a chivalrous banker and a fresh romance springs between the two. How this complicates Dharam and Shyra's lives further, forms the rest of the narration.

 

When Befikre’s trailers were released, while the movie resembled to be a kiss-fest, it did not give out even an ounce of the plot. While Befikre may come across as an original piece of work, one can’t help overlook the similarities with the French movie Love Me If You Dare. Even though such rare concepts are unfamiliar to the Indian audiences’ taste and sensitivity, full marks to Aditya Chopra for having presented Befikre in a very innovative manner.

 

Ranveer, with his endless energy and boyish charm, not to mention a mischievous demeanor, is a pleasure to watch in the movie. Though his character is homophobic, duplicitous and insensitive, Ranveer manages to make Dharam loveable with effortless ease. On the other hand, Vaani Kapoor's high wide mouth and cheekbones distract you away from her act and though Dharam and Shyra have a good chemistry, you may be curious to feel that the makers should have cast some other actress opposite Ranveer.

 

The film's screenplay (Aditya Chopra) is a coming-of-age, fast paced, enjoyable and has more to it than just the kisses, dares and playful one-night stands. The characterizations in the film are strong. The film's dialogues (Aditya Chopra, Sharat Katariya) are funny, romantic, naughty, heartfelt and touching... all at the same time. It will assuredly find its resonance with the audiences.

 

As for the movie, Befikre is quite funny and entertaining film, with beautiful locations, flashy dance numbers, good songs and a youthful liveliness. But, having said that, the movie also lacks depth and despite being a fun fare, tends to come across as quite perky. Dharam and Shyra seem hell-bent on complicating their own lives in the absence of any weighty issues. Chopra also artfully inserts DDLJ references in a few scenes.

 

The music (Vishal-Shekhar) of Befikre goes well with the theme of the movie. Despite the album having half a dozen tracks, the snappy duration of the film’s soundtrack helps it fit in very well into the film’s storyline. The film’s soundtrack is, by far, one of the finest soundtracks of the year. Tracks like ‘Nashe Di’ and ‘Ude Dil Befikre’ are already a hit. The film’s background score helps film’s proceedings in a big way.

 

The movie's cinematography (Kaname Onoyama) is exceptional. The way in which he has shot the locations are excellent and top-notch. The movie's editing is praiseworthy.

 

Basically, it is an urban youth centric fun entertainer with a new age theme which will find patronage with the youth. But if you were imagining a passionate romance, Befikre may dishearten you as the movie lacks intensity and depth.

 

Overall, it is worthy to watch once for its fun elements and flashy dance numbers with a youthful liveliness.