Film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a praiseworthy film to watch once for Salman & Sooraj Barjatya’s dece !!

Film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a praiseworthy film to watch once for Salman & Sooraj Barjatya’s decent efforts.

 

Director Sooraj Barjatya and superstar Salman Khan have teamed up over the years to deliver wholesome family entertainers and the twosome is back after more than a decade with their newest Diwali offering for the whole family.

 

Roughly inspired by the 1894 adventure novel The Prisoner Of Zenda, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo says the tale of Prem (Salman Khan), a happy-go-lucky guy, who is persuaded to step into the shoes of Prince Vijay Singh (Salman Khan), who he resembles, to act as a decoy. The reason- an assassination attempt on the prince has rendered him unconscious a few days before the royal coronation.

 

When Prem agrees to the plan, little does he realize that it will make him fall for Princess Maithili (Sonam Kapoor), who is unacquainted about this switch? But, like Spider-Man told, ‘With great power comes great responsibility’ and our Prem (as Prince Vijay Singh) embarks on a mission to mend fences with the step-brother Ajay Singh (Neil Nitin Mukesh) and estranged step-sisters of the prince.

 

But, there are darker forces at work in the palace and Prem must battle them too even as he sets out to bring the royal family together and extract himself from a relationship that is bound to end in tears. How Prem manages to do all this, forms the rest of the plot.

 

After playing the Dabangg chap in many of his recent, Salman gets back to playing the decent Prem with much assurance. As the prudish prince and the jolly lookalike, Salman is totally in his element and his undisputable personal charisma is what makes the movie an enjoyable watch. Deepak Dobriyal, who plays Prem’s assistant Kanhaiya is as good as ever and we wish he had more screen time. Anupam Kher as the trustworthy Diwan is dependable while Sonam Kapoor hams like there is no tomorrow, though she does look pretty and stylish in her sarees and dresses. Neil Nitin Mukesh and Swara Bhaskar have little roles but they have put in an honest effort while Armaan Kohli doesn’t get to do much really.

 

Like all Barjatya flicks, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a family drama, with lots of emotions, romance, family drama, a dash of comedy and a couple of action scenes thrown in. Barjatya has made the movie on a grand scale and the wealthy and vibrant sets will remind you of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s uniqueness. The music is not as per expectations and the number of songs injected in the film might test your patience.

 

Overall, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a praiseworthy film to watch once. It is a delightful Diwali gift from Salman & Sooraj Barjatya for the movie goers.