SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY A fine entertainer Jammu and Kashmir doesn't require a solution MUBARAKAN revolves around the family of twin max and the film thankfully ends on a good note. brothers and the madness that occurs as a result. Karan Balwinder Singh Janjua and Rupinder Chahal’s story Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office (Arjun Kapoor) is based in London while Charan (Arjun is complicated but has promise. Balwinder Singh Janjua Kapoor), his twin brother, lives in Punjab. Karan is in and Gurmmeet Singh’s screenplay however makes the love with Sweety (Ileana DCruz) while Charan loves proceedings simplified. Despite the madness and double Like other princely Nafisa (Neha Sharma). Unfortunately, both are unable to role, audiences never get confused. Rajesh Chawla’s dia- tell their respective immediate family members about logues are one of the highpoints of the film. The one-lin- states, when Jammu their relationship. Meanwhile, Jitto (Ratna Pathak Shah) ers are hilarious and take many scenes several notches and Kashmir was who has taken care of Karan decides to fix the marriage of higher. Charan with Binkle (Athiya Shetty), daughter of the very Anees Bazmee’s direction is simple which is much need- handed over to India rich Mr Sandhu (Rahul Dev). Charan obviously is against ed, given the complicated plot. Also, he is a pro, having this development and he seeks the help of his uncle handled many well-made, complicated capers in the past by the then Maharaja Kartar (Anil Kapoor). He successfully manages to make like NO ENTRY, WELCOME, READY and WELCOME sure that Charan and Binkle’s marriage does not get fixed BACK. Also, he has used the whole Punjabi element very Hari Singh, the but it also results in a major tiff between Jitto and well that would be loved by the same community. Balwinder (Pavan Malhotra), Jitto’s brother and Coming to performances, Arjun Kapoor does very well territory was much Charan’s guardian. And that’s not all. Balwinder fixes in both roles. As Karan, he is mischievous and appears extra confident. As Charan, he gets the shy, demure larger than what it is bit very nicely. Moreover, there are several scenes today as part of India. where both the characters appear together and it must have been hectic for the actor to perform the scenes twice. But he does it very well. Anil Kapoor Namrata Biji Ahuja credentials and, coming from a humble background, he represents the lowest of the lowest section of society. is the soul of the film. It’s because of him that the How will the Goods and Services He is a role model for others to follow. film gets its masala and humour. What’s endearing Tax impact India’s economic future? Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the is that he not only makes viewers laugh but also It is a revolutionary reform. It is for the first time in makes your eyes moist in several scenes. 70 years that there has been a true reassertion of our Government will find a permanent solution to Praiseworthy! Ileana D’Cruz looks glamorous and commitment to the federal structure. This will bring in the Kashmir problem. Is it a political solution? performs her part confidently. She could have gone a new culture of cooperative federalism. My take is that Jammu and Kashmir does not wrong but she allows herself to go overboard only What about the transition phase? Do you require any solution. I have always held the view that till a point. Athiya Shetty looks a bit different and foresee any problems? Jammu and Kashmir is as much an Indian state as has lesser screen time than other major characters. Initially, for three to four months, there will be prob- Punjab, Uttar Pradesh or Tamil Nadu. There are prob- But she does better than her debut film (HERO) lems of transition because of an initial hesitation. But, lems in three or four districts. These problems have and shows promise. Ratna Pathak Shah who rocked that is normal. Inherently, human beings are status the show last week with LIPSTICK UNDER MY been initiated by a hostile neighbour, namely Pakistan, quo-ist. So, there might be a short period where there BURKHA does yet another great job in this film. which has exported terrorism into the Kashmir valley. may be paucity of certain goods and fluctuation of Pavan Malhotra surprises with his yet another pow- [This] is promoted by some political elements in the prices. But, in the long run, it will not only streamline erhouse performance. Neha Sharma has a crucial Valley who want to take forward their agenda. Kashmir prices, but also reduce prices for certain goods. part in the film and does a fine job. She deserves to is an integral part of India, and the only issue, if at all From the point of view of the consumer, there is a be seen more. Rahul Dev is another actor who sur- there is one, is how to retrieve the part that continues prises, as he makes one forget all his past villainous long list of items that have been exempted, including dairy products like milk, buttermilk and curd, cereals to be under the illegal occupation of Pakistan. Areas performances. Karan Kundra leaves a mark. The like Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. rest of the characters do a good job. like wheat and common household items such as tooth- Like other princely states, when Jammu and In a family entertainer like MUBARAKAN, songs paste and tooth powder. So, this is going to be a win- ideally should have been a crucial part of the enter- win situation. Kashmir was handed over to India by the then prise. Surprisingly, not a single song is memorable It will also bring in a huge behavioural change in the Maharaja Hari Singh, the territory was much larger enough. ‘Hawa Hawa’ is probably the best track of Indian society. The GST has got four slabs-5, 12, 18 and than what it is today as part of India. The Jammu and the lot. ‘The Goggle Song’ is the next best. ‘Jatt 28 per cent. For example, luxury cars are placed at 28 Kashmir we have today is just one third of the original Jaguar’ and the sad ‘Haathon Mein Thhe Haath’ per cent. If we can spend on dining or partying, why princely state, and, therefore, the only pending issue is were unwanted. Amar Mohile’s background score is should we have a problem paying tax? With the to restore it back to its original territorial integrity. Charan’s marriage with Sweety while Jitto decides that filmy and exhilarates impact. enlargement of the tax pool, the state exchequer will There has been talk of declaring Lok Sabha get reinforced and provide better funding to pro-poor Karan should tie the knot with Binkle. How the twin Durgaprasad Mahapatra’s production design and seats from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. brothers and Kartar try to solve their problems and there- Himman Dhamija’s cinematography are very appealing schemes. So, the poor man will benefit and tax evaders Yes, there has been such a suggestion. Or even to by add to the confusion forms the rest of the film. and gives the film a rich look. The work by the VFX team will become tax payers. MUBARAKAN doesn’t have a proper commencement. also deserves praise for making the double role bit look so Another related advantage is that it will reduce allot 24 seats of the Legislative Assembly [to the Too much information is fed to the viewers in the first ten seamless and real. Rameshwar S Bhagat’s editing could bribery and corruption. For example, there have been region]. As long as we claim that part of Kashmir is minutes. The introduction of characters is done haphaz- have been tighter as the film drags at places in the second inter-state taxes and large queues at toll booths, where being illegally occupied by Pakistan, there is merit in ardly and even the jokes at this point aren’t that funny. half. people bribe to get through faster. All this will end. this suggestion. However, the fun begins in the sequence where Charan On the whole, MUBARAKAN is a fine entertainer that Do you think the spat over the presidential What about talks with Pakistan? When can goes to Binkle’s mansion for arranged marriage talks and should appeal to the family audiences big time. It has a candidate between the ruling party and the we expect any movement on that front? hell breaks loose. From here, the film goes on a high and strong Punjabi element that should enhance the film’s opposition hit the dignity of the chair of the That is not for me to answer. The Ministry of boasts of several funny and dramatic sequences. The prospects in North India, Canada and Australia. At the president? External Affairs has to take the call. They judge the sit- intermission point arrives at a great point. Shockingly, box office, it will have a good ride for a week as it comes The opposition parties were slightly rattled; they uations and take cognisance of various inputs and the film goes downhill in second half. The film ceases to sans any competition. Worth a watch. had nothing against the candidate nominated by the devise a strategy from time to time. Courtesy: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com be funny and gets stretched. The film picks up in the cli- BJP. Ram Nath Kovind is a candidate with immaculate Courtesy : The Week BEAUTY TIPS HEALTHLINES HOME DIALYSIS Dr Surinder Sodhi does not go into your abdomen yet.