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Barfi! Review {4/5} & Review Rating
The late Rajesh Khanna put it across marvelously in the memorable ANAND, 'Zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi.' Notwithstanding the roadblocks in our lives, one should celebrate life every single moment, every single day. That, in a nutshell, is the essence of Anurag Basu's BARFI!.
When we meet/see differently-abled people or special people, we may have a notion that they live a gloomy, grief-stricken life. BARFI! shatters the myth.
BARFI! cannot be slotted in any particular genre. But it has the disposition of the much-acclaimed LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, a delightful film that tugged at your heart strings. That film advocated the fact that one should savor every moment. Similarly, BARFI! notifies you to relish life and live it king-size. Yet, like most Hindi movies, this one is essentially a love story that throws the spotlight on the happy-go-lucky Barfi and his romances, first with the classy Shruti and later, with an autistic girl, Jhilmil.
The beauty of the film lies in the fact that it instantly absorbs you into Barfi's world. I wish to specify that one should not correlate BARFI! with disability. It's more about characters who face the challenges that life has to offer, yet live a more gratifying life than anyone else. It's about living each day of your life to the fullest, giving happiness, feeling love. It's a unique love story between three exceptional characters, something we haven't witnessed on the Hindi screen earlier.
His parents named him Murphy, but everyone calls him Barfi. Always ready with a prank up his sleeve, he's quite the charmer, especially with the ladies. In Darjeeling, Barfi [Ranbir Kapoor] is the talk of the town. Even though he can neither speak nor listen.
His bitter-sweet relationship with two beautiful ladies, Shruti [Ileana D'Cruz] and Jhilmil [Priyanka Chopra], sets in motion a chain of events that turns his life upside down. A heart-warming tale of selfless love and about finding contentment in the smallest of things in life.
Director Anurag Basu, a proficient storyteller, approaches Barfi's character with acute sensitivity and perceptiveness. Also, a film like BARFI! is simplistic and unfussy to the core. There is nothing valiant or heroic about Ranbir's character, yet he is confident and courageous in spirit. Like I pointed out at the outset, the story educates you about life and how to appreciate it. We complain and crib about trivial issues, but Barfi and Jhilmil are two people who unearth contentment in everything they do, despite the challenges they encounter.
Blemishes? It's unusual for a Hind film hero to have no dialogue or lip-sync songs in the film. Also, the film is hugely experimental from the commercial point of view. The typical masala movie-loving audience may/may not embrace the film enthusiastically. Yet, I'd like to adjoin, Ranbir's character has relatability and one can only hope and also recommend that in these fast-changing times, an untouched theme like BARFI! is embraced with affection and warmth!
Besides, the film could've done with some trimming in the first hour. The pace slackens at times, although the chain of events in the second hour camouflages this minor aberratio
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/05/25
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5 stars is not enough! It deserves so much more.
Absolute heart-warming masterpiece!
Its not just the rom com.. they pulled off that old 1970s vibe! It was so much worth it. Absolute masterpiece!
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/12/25
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Waniya S
You cannot convince me otherwise that this movie was not the cutest and funniest thing I've laid my eyes on.
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/19/25
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R S
Really awesome movie. Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka have killed it. Easily one of the best rom-com movies ever made in Bollywood.
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/15/25
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Prehana S
Ranbir Kapoor's acting will win your heart. Hes amazing here, somewhat of a Charlie Chaplin meets Mr Bean.Watch it for emotion and acting.Priyanka is admirable in her role too. For a story riddled with disabilities, it is quite a charming film. Worth a watch!
Rated 4.5/5 Stars •
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
08/27/23
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Rosana B
Atando-me de amor por Ranbir Kapoor (por Raajneeti e Jagga), adoráveis atuações em filmes igualmente fofos, um filme encantador, delicado, singelo, e com humor leve e sincero… Com grande atuação, o destaque ficou mesmo por conta de Priyanka Chopra, maravilhosa como a doce autista… Bollywood só não são muito bons nos efeitos especiais no que tange ao envelhecimento, muito fake e mal caracterizado as peles do rosto e as mãos de adolescentes, totalmente relevante diante de tamanha poesia e encanto.
Rated 4.5/5 Stars •
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
10/12/22
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