Produced by Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani and directed by Zoya Akhtar, latest Hindi film ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ is a tale of a dysfunctional Punjabi family, which hosts a grand party , inviting relatives and friends, on a cruise ride, to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of Kamal Mehra ( Anil Kapoor) and Neelam Mehra ( Shefali Shah) .
Actually, Kamal Mehra a successful businessman, is on the verge of bankruptcy. At home, he has a troubled relationship with his wife, Neelam, and also his two children, Ayesha( Priyanka Chopra) and Kabir( Ranveer Singh) . Ayesha turns a successful entrepreneur after marriage, but is unhappy with her husband Manav( Rahul Bose). Kabir, who loves to pursue his career as a pilot, is a misfit in his father’s business.
Real fun begins, when the family and their friends and relatives meet on the cruise. It is here, you come to know, the business mind of Kamal & Neelam Mehra working, to save their company, by attempting to convert friendship into relationship, to save their company. But, on the cruise, Kabir falls in love with a cruise employee and dancer Farah Ali ( Anushka Sharma). Then we see, Pluto, the family dog of Mehras playing the narrator, during important scenes, through the voice of Aamir Khan.
On the cruise, we witness the love affair of children of business rivals and also arival of Sunny, son of Mehara’s business manager , who has now become a Journalist. Sunny being a good old friend of Aayesha, once again comes closer to Aayesha, who decides to divorce Manav. There are many more such happennings that take place on the cruise, including the climax, bringing the family together.
‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ is a refreshing film, which takes the audience on a delightful cruise ride. It is certainly different from all those routine Hindi films with small town stories. Though the length of the film is too long, almost 2 hours and 45 mins; the well presented script by the team of Rima kagti, Zoya Aklhtar, Farhan Akhtar & Javed Akhtar, keeps the audience engaged. Music of Shankar Ehsan Loy sounds different; but goes well with the ambience created in the film. Good Cinematography by Carlos Catalan, also needs a special mention.
Wonderful performances come from all the artistes in the film. But, Ranveer Singh is simply superb. He looks more matured in acting, through perfect presentation of his character . But, the credit goes to director Zoya Akhtar , who has brought that change in him. Certainly, a worth watch film. It is so realistic !
Rating ( ****)