SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW NATURE A paisa vasool entertainer Rehabilitation of the Wild Animals at DE DE PYAAR DE is an unusual love story. Ashish (Ajay audiences for the fact that the film is not a laugh-a-minute Manda Deer Park Devgn), 50, is based in London. He is separated from his caper. The intermission point is clapworthy and comes at an wife, Manju (Tabu). At a common friend’s wedding, he excellent point as one knows that from hereon, it’s going to Amit Sharma The animals in Manda Deer Park do fall sick, the treat- comes across Aisha (Rakul Preet Singh) who is 26 years old. be all fireworks. And that’s what happens in the second half. ment is given to the animals and as such there has been She is free-spirited and carefree and both she and Ashish get The madness goes on another level as Ashish gets attacked On 6th May 2014, an injured leopard was no epidemics in thePark because of the cleanliness of the attracted to each other. In no time, she moves into his place. from all quarters. At the same time, it will also make view- rescued from the Rajouri area, with both enclosures and regular monitoring of the animals kept in When the topic of marriage comes up, Ashish hesitates but ers teary-eyed. The sequence where Ashish bats for live-in the Deer Park. At times the animals do get injured during realizing how much he loves Aisha, he agrees. He takes her relationships and the effect it has on others is too good. But the fore limbs below the knee missing, fights in the Deer Park, however the treatment to these to his hometown in Manali to get his parent’s approval. He the best is deserved for the pre-climax and climax. Some most probably the victim of the landmine animals is given spontaneously. decides to go there unannounced and as soon as he reaches unexpected developments take place and Manju’s outburst blast or the leg traps. For the last few years there are complaints of the birds there, all hell breaks loose. Ashish has not been in contact is seen to be believed. The film ends on a great note and getting entangled in the "Manja thread" especially the with them since years and hence his family comprising of there’s even a hint of a sequel! The animal was brought to Manda Deer Park for treat- "Chinese nylon kite thread" used during the kite festival. Manju, daughter Ishita (Inayat), son Ishaan (Bhavin Ajay Devgn is subtle and underplays his part beautiful- ment and today it has been five years that the leopard is The birds like eagles, pigeons, crows etc. get entangled to Bhanushali), father (Alok Nath) and mother (Madhumalti ly. When it comes to comedy, in recent times he’s known for still alive and healthy in Manda Deer Park. This is an these threads and gets badly injured. The Wildlife Depart- exceptional example ofdedication, affection and veteri- ment receives number of complaints regarding the birds nary care given to the leopard by the staff of the Depart- being entangled with this thread on the tree tops. The Ajay Devgn is subtle and ment of Wildlife Protection. department have rescued number of such birds, treated underplays his part The rescue, care of wild animal presents many admin- and released back. But sometimes these birds gets killed istrative, executive and veterinary challenges.As soon as before they are rescued.Therefore, it is requested that one beautifully. When it the SOS calls are received by the control rooms, the should not use Chinese Manja for kite flying as it is a threat comes to comedy, in Human Animal Conflict Resolution Teams are deputed to to birds and humans also. any area irrespective of the terrain and geography of the Even the lesser known but endangered mammals like recent times he’s known area, the animals are rescued with utmost precautions so Pangolins have been rescued, treated and released back for films like GOLMAAL that there is no human injury or injury to the wild animal. in the wild/forest area. The reptiles like black cobrawhich Thereafter the animals in need of treatment are brought where he is over the top. once got glued to the melted coal tar (black top of the road) to the Veterinary Section of the Manda Deer Park/Mini because of the hot summer and the other spectacled cobra But in case of DE DE Zoo. The animals are, by defi- PYAAR DE, Ajay under- nition, 'wild' therefore, diag- stands the space well nosis and treatment can be time consuming and chal- and keeps the whole lenging. The care of wild ani- thing real and at the mals is complicated by their same time entertaining. being particularly suscepti- ble to stressors and other adverse effects of close con- tact with humans and con- Kapoor) are startled to see him and that too with Ashish. films like GOLMAAL where he is over the top. But in case of finement in captivity. Ishita gets livid as her to-be-father-in-law Atul (Kumud DE DE PYAAR DE, Ajay understands the space well and Despite great advances in Mishra) is about to come to meet the family. She is petrified keeps the whole thing real and at the same time entertain- wildlife, zoo and exotic ani- since she told Atul and her boyfriend Rishi (Rajveer Singh) ing. In the initial scenes, he speaks with his eyes a lot with- mal medicine in recent that Ashish is no more! Ashish develops cold feet on seeing out mouthing many dialogues and it creates a tremendous years, relatively little infor- so much of negativity upon his arrival. What happens next impact. And there’s a lovely SINGHAM surprise in the film mation is available about the forms the rest of the film. which will make the masses crazy! Rakul Preet Singh shines biology of the wild ani- Luv Ranjan’s story is entertaining and also quite progres- like a star and it is her most accomplished work in Bolly- mals.However, with these sive and mature. He gives a very important message but pep- wood. She appears very confident as the hot bombshell and constrains, the best possible pers it with entertaining and funny sequences to keep the performance wise, she is spot on. In fact, she dominates treatment is given to the to the rat catching glue board were rescued and cleaned interest going. Luv Ranjan, Tarun Jain and Surabhi Bhat- many sequences of the first half. Tabu on the hand is the soul injured animals by the Veterinary Doctors who are on dep- off the black top and glue from their bodies and were nagar’s screenplay is also just right and very effective. of the second hour. Her character is fleshed out very well utation to the Wildlife Department and often take the released back into the forest areas. There’s so much happening in the film every minute that and with her performance, she makes it even more special. assistance or guidance of the experts in the Animal Hus- As the challenges of Human Animal Conflict is rising throughout the 135 minute duration, one doesn’t get bored Her part would be accepted with open arms and after AND- bandry Department or Veterinary wing of the SKAUST, day by day, the Department is also equipping its self with at all. A few sequences are unconvincing here and there but HADHUN [2018], this is yet another feather in her cap! Jim- Jammu. all the latest technologies to deal with these challenges and the plusses outweigh the minuses in a huge way. Tarun Jain my Sheirgill adds to the humour though in some scenes, his The number of animals of different species with vari- to provide the injured wild animals with the best available and Luv Ranjan’s dialogues are as expected very well-word- character seems a bit forced. Alok Nath seems to have sleep- ous injuries/ailments have been treated in the Veterinary treatment. The Veterinary Section of the Manda Deer Park ed, witty and funny. The lingo is of today’s generation and walked from the sets of Luv’s previous film, SONU KE TITU Section of the Manda Deer Park/Mini Zoo. The animals has an Operation Theatre equipped with the tranquilizing that is refreshing. The muting of abuses however is a down- KI SWEEETY [2018]. No complaints though as he’s funny. with road/railway accident injuries i.e. the animals being equipment's like Dan inject gun/Jab stick and drugs, er. Kumud Mishra adds a lot to the film. Inayat is too loud and hit by the speedy four wheelers mainly on the National microscopes, x-ray, incubators, sterilizers, catch poles, Akiv Ali’s direction is quite good and as a first-timer, it though that was the character requirement, she goes slight- Highway from Jammu to Kathua and by the trains were is very praiseworthy that he has handled the film and its plot ly overboard. Bhavin Bhanushali is adorable and his track squeeze cages, contactless infrared thermometer etc. And treated at Manda. Mostly, the Neelgai and Sambar have the chemicals for the detection of Haemo-protozoa, kits with sensitivity and finesse. The film is also a bit bold for the too adds to the madness. Jaaved Jaaferi (Sameer) and Sun- been hit by the vehicles/trains, the animals hit by four Indian audience due to the stigma attached with couples ny Singh contribute to the laughter quotient in the first half.