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You'll be humming its tunes even as you walk out of the theatre. Last word? This is YRF's take on a 500 Days of Summer-type modern love. The same goes for Ayushmann this is the same actor who regaled us in Vicky Donor and Dum Laga Ke Haisha. The talent we saw in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl shines even brighter in Meri Pyaari Bindu. One thing, however, is certain Parineeti is back. The film is not bereft of flaws, and definitely has some pacing issues.
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The ending is a bit unconvincing and will leave you with many questions - in that sense, this is a true millennial film. It's like a forced conflict that was bound to happen because happily ever after can't come too early or too easily.Įven as the protagonists fade away, the music is one of the most powerful tools pulling this narrative together.īy the time Meri Pyaari Bindu moves towards its climax - which, incidentally, is as quirky as the film. Unfortunately, this crisis point is also the least believable part about the film. Suffice it to say, there is a fracture in the Abhi-Bindu story. This is also the point where the plot takes a crucial turn. It is at this point when their chemistry grows on you, as you see Bindu and Abhi turn from friends into lovers. Then she says, "You are my terrace room, Abhi." She tells him she used to go to that room whenever she was sad or happy. There's a really nice dialogue in the film that describes Bindu and Abhi's relationship perfectly: they're sitting on Marine Drive and she asks him if he remembers her old terrace room in Kolkata. Meri Pyaari Bindu doesn't insult your intelligence and yet gives you a dreamy story. The situations are amplified and given a sense of drama - something all writers do. Parineeti gives Bindu a sense of authenticity, and whenever Ayushmann goes into voice-over mode explaining what is going on in the scene (he's the narrator), he speaks like a writer. The emotions are realistic and not overdone. The nostalgia factor spot on, but it also gives you an interesting juxtaposition because the characters are so contemporary. What really works for the film is how they have set up the universe of Abhi and Bindu. Eventually, they meet after many years and their friendship is rekindled. There's a bit when she sings ' Do Naina Ek Kahaani' in a college competition and you can't keep your eyes off her face - or get enough of her voice.Įven when they move to different cities, they write to each other and keep in touch. This role finally gives her enough to show her potential. Her face is so expressive and it's a joy to watch her emote. Bindu may be a caricature of a bubbly girl 'full of life', but Parineeti can act. It's like a third character in Meri Pyaari Bindu. There's a whole arc between Abhi and Bindu. It's all pretty organic, and it's finally great to see a film where the protagonists don't just magically fall in love with each other for existing. They're not lovers but there's something special between them. There are lots of old songs: ' Aaiye Meherbaan', 'Abhi Na Jao.', and the music ties everything together.Īs they grow older, and different types of relationships emerge in their lives (girlfriends, boyfriends, 'it's complicated(s)') their relationship stays strong. It lays the foundation of their crazy, music-filled relationship. The very first time they meet as kids, she gives him a Walkman with an old song and says, "Listen to this, it will change your life". The narrative is peppered with flashbacks about Abhi and Bindu, and then we cut to the present day when Abhimanyu is writing about her, while listening to old songs. Parineeti should really consider singing for herself in all her movies. She's a manic pixie dream girl in the film, and, might we add, a fab singer too. Parineeti (Bindu) is painted through a lens of nostalgia. She's fairly fickle, always wanting to do a million things, although her ultimate dream is to be a singer. As he writes, we find out more about her - we see Bindu, as Abhimanyu does, a voice, singing ' Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar', a girl who is addicted to being the centre of attention. It's complemented admirably by an Amelie-esque background score and sharp dialogues. Through Abhimanyu's (adorably quirky) parents, we find out the reason for his overgrown-beard-and-overall-devdas-demeanour is his very own story of unrequited love. Through his writing, and an introduction into his life (and Bindu's) we see a charming version of Kolkata's old world vibe. We see him drink copius amounts of whiskey and eats bread with ketchup, while he works on a love story. For some reason, however, he's stuck on his latest, which has been three years in the making. He seems to have a great career, with many best-selling books. Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana in a still from Meri Pyaari Bindu