Film: “Mubarakan”; Director: Anees Bazmee; Cast: Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Ileana D’Cruz, Athiya Shetty, Neha Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah and Pavan Raj Malhotra.

Rating: ***

Nothing is implausible if it works in cinema. After all, it is a part of getting the job done and hence, one does not complain when it comes to “Mubarakana” as it entertains you wholeheartedly.

As the film opens, we are informed that twins, Karan and Charan, both played by Arjun Kapoor are separated at birth. Not simply destined, but absolutely required to, by the bylaws of the Bollywood ‘Code of Cliches’.

With a predictable plot, this Anees Bazmee oeuvre with all tropes of comedy like his previous films, is based on personalities and dialogues. The audience is the target of the joke. When something funny happens, the actors don’t react; the film itself reacts by what it shows next.

Set in a Sikh family; the drama is obviously high strung. The characters are supposed to be intelligent, loud, family-oriented and yet they have the maturity of gnats.

Again by the Bollywood Code of Cliches, the twins both in love; Karan with Sweety (Ileana D’Cruz) and Charan with Nafisa (Neha Sharma) are expected to marry as per their foster parents’ wishes.

So, when a proposal comes from a close family friend, Mr. Sandhu’s daughter Binkle (Athiya Shetty), the duo are tongue tied. They simply cannot muster the courage to tell their respective foster parents about their love life.

Complications arise when the twin’s uncle Kartar Singh (Anil Kapoor) comes up with an “idea” to rescue his nephews, which leads to a big family fight. How they resolve the issues, forms the crux of the tale.

Though over the top, the actors are natural and very engaging. Real life uncle and nephew — Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor shine in their respective roles.

Arjun shuttles between the shrewish Karan and the shy goody boy Charan with aplomb. Anil Kapoor on the other hand offers nothing extraordinary that we have not seen him do in his earlier films. Together, their camaraderie is palpable on screen.

The three heroines, Ileana D’Cruz as Sweety, Neha Sharma as Nafisa and Athiya Shetty as Binkle are outright perfunctory in their approach.

While the rest of the cast laudably essasy their roles effectively, it is those in the side-lines who actually take centre-stage.

What contributes to their performance, is undoubtedly the well-etched characters. Prominent among them are; Ratna Pathak Shah as Jeetu Bua and Karan’s foster mother and Pavan Raj Malhotra as Charan’s foster father Baljeet Singh who create an impact.

While the story by Balwinder Singh Janjua and Rupinder Chahal is cliched, the dialogues with comic timings, cross-references and community-jibes are noteworthy and entertaining.

The songs are an aberration to the narrative. It simply breaks the impact, especially the songs with the lyrics, “Hawa hawaa” and “Tu Google pa ke nacha”.

While the first half of the film is a breezy laugh-a-minute riot, the second half tends to be a bit melodramatic and preachy.

With ace production values, the film is a glossy and high-ended.

Overall, the film is a well-packaged entertainer.

By Troy Ribeiro

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Actor Arjun Kapoor considers Sonam Kapoor as his “favourite cousin” and says he is very protective about her.

During the promotion of “Mubarakan” in Mumbai on Thursday, when Anil Kapoor asked Arjun about his favourite cousin between Sonam, Rhea and Harsh, Arjun said: “Sonam is my favorite cousin. We both are of similar age. We both have gone to same school and from the beginning I am very protective about her and will always be in my life”.

When Anil quizzed Arjun about the qualities he has inherited from the Kapoor family, the “Ishaqzaade” actor said: “I feel the love for cinema, the desire to constantly entertain the audience. We as family love cinema and one thing I learned from them is that no matter how many times you need to be there, always be at the service of audience because they make you. They are the reason that we are here today.”

He added: “They all have taught me that it’s never about what I am doing, it’s always about giving back, connecting and entertaining the audience. More importantly, making good films. There have been ups and downs in our family, but I have always seen that we all have remained united, stuck together to try and entertain the audience.”

Directed by Anees Bazmee, “Mubarakan”, which also features Ileana D’Cruz and Athiya Shetty, is slated for a release on July 28.

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The makers of ‘Mubarakan’ have dropped yet another peppy number ‘Jatt Jaguar’. The latest Punjabi song is all about desi swag and style. The swag just doubles as the song features Arjun Kapoor in a double role. 

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The film stars Arjun Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Athiya Shetty and Ileana D’Cruz, and is directed by Anees Bazmee.

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‘The Goggle song ‘ is the latest number from ‘Mubarakan’. It’s time to put on your goggles and just sway along with the song. The peppy dance number is sure to make you dance.

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The makers of “MUBARAKAN” have released the song “Hawa Hawa “,  which is the recreated version of the most celebrated song of 80s, ‘Hawa Hawa e Hawa .

The song feels like a typical Bollywood dance number as Arjun Kapoor can be seen dancing on the streets with a troop of background dancers to woo his lady love.

The peppy number has been sung by Mika Singh And Prakriti Kakar.

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Arjun will be doing a double role in the movie, one in which he wears a turban and another without it. Anil too sports a turban for his role. The film will feature Arjun Kapoor as Charan Singh and Karan Singh, while Anil Kapoor essays his uncle Kartar Singh.

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The first “Mubarakan Title Track” from the latest upcoming Hindi Bollywood movie “MUBARAKAN” has been released.

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The much-awaited trailer of ‘Mubarakan’ starring Arjun Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Athiya Shetty and Ileana D’Cruz, and directed by Anees Bazmee, has been launched!

Arjun will be doing a double role in the movie, one in which he wears a turban and another without it. Anil too sports a turban for his role. The film will feature Arjun Kapoor as Charan Singh and Karan Singh, while Anil Kapoor essays his uncle Kartar Singh.

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Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer romantic drama “Half Girlfriend” has got off to a decent start at the box office by collecting Rs 10.27 crore on its opening day.

“We are ecstatic at this opening figure. ‘Half Girlfriend’ has not only managed to stand out with its immense hype and pre-buzz, but also recorded a fantastic opening of Rs 10.27 crore, in the face of the ‘Baahubali’ wave and the IPL match factor,” Shreyans Hirawat of NH Studioz, the company that is distributing the film nationwide, said in a statement.

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“The audiences have spoken and have thronged theatres giving the film a massive initial. ‘Half Girlfriend’ was the only film that had managed to stand out and has seen solid growth through the first day across centres,” Hirawat added.

“Half Girlfriend”, which released on Friday in 2500 screens across India, is an adaptation of author Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name.

Meanwhile, Irrfan Khan’s “Hindi Medium”, which was in competition with “Half Girlfriend”, has Rs 2.81 crore on its opening day.

Made on a budget of Rs 22 crore, “Hindi Medium” has already recovered Rs 15 crore from digital, satellite, music and overseas rights.

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In a big Box Office clash Irrfan Khan-starrer “Hindi Medium” will be pitted against Shraddha and Arjun Kapoor starrer Half Girlfriend. The makers of Hindi Medium pushed the release date of the film by one week as they wanted more time to promote the film. It will now hit the screens on May 19, clashing with “Half Girlfriend”. 

Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who plays a stylish, sophisticated Delhi girl in her forthcoming film “Half Girlfriend”, says she is very tomboyish in real life and that simple things of life makes her happy.

She was present on Monday, with co-star Arjun Kapoor, director Mohit Suri and author Chetan Bhagat, to re-launch the book cover of “Half Girlfriend” with the picture of Arjun and Shraddha on it.

Asked about what is the similarity between her and the character Ria that she is playing in the film, Shraddha told media, ” I think like Riya Somani. I also feel happy in simple things of life, I like simplicity. On the other hand I am quite tomboyish in real life which is quite different from the character.

“In fact that is why I had to learn certain body language and style of a Delhi girl of high society that Riya comes from.”

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As the songs of the film are getting popular, Suri, thanking the listeners, said: “I think the credit goes to the good story, written by Chetan. If I do not have an emotional story, I cannot intensify that with music, so a good story plays the important role here.”

Asked about what made Bhagat collaborate with Suri for the film, the author said: “He has a great understanding of emotion and that was needed for this story. I had an eye on Mohit’s work, his music and how beautifully he weaves it with the story for films. He was my only choice when I went to him with the book to make a film.”

Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the film is releasing on May 19.

IANS