Love at first sight, boy chases girl, girl falls in love, then boy impresses girl’s family – different for us to see, experience and enjoy in Bollywood’s exclusive notebook for romantic comedies- There may be different colors, but what does one do when this repetitive look doesn’t make you laugh? Well, that’s what Rajkumar Santoshi’s Bad Boy does. The film is a quintessential love story that has all the right intentions to tickle your funny bones and make you root for the lovers, but unfortunately, it fails to succeed.
Given Santoshi’s illustrious career with films like Andaz Apna Apna and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, the allure of over-the-top background music, comedy and dialogues from the 90s and 2000s can work wonders for her, but They can’t keep you hooked for long in this film. Of course, the idea and intention of love winning over everything may be right, but the poor writing and screenplay lets you down.
Namashi Chakraborty, the younger son of veteran actor and icon Mithun Chakraborty, is making his debut with this film. As someone who hasn’t grown up watching Mithun’s magic in theatres, watching Namashi’s performance with a clean slate – without the baggage of comparisons with his father, was an absolute triumph. He has so much sincerity and conviction in the role of Raghu. His emotions are pure, his acting is top notch, so much so that you will be rooting for him till the end.
The story begins with an idle Raghu who bumps into a grumpy old man, but falls in love with his daughter Ritu at first sight. While the first half can quickly establish the narrative and predictability, there are also moments where Ritu will remind you of Ek Villain’s Ayesha while Raghu will remind you of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’s Prem. While their love story, comic timing and music keep you entertained, its overdose makes it tiresome.
The second half of the story moves smoothly, with dramatic twists and turns making it look interesting. Johnny Lever’s extended cameo appearance keeps you hooked with his witty dialogues. He lights up every frame effortlessly. Also, the climax of the film might make you cringe for its writing, all for good reason as it quickly lets you off the hook.
Amrin Qureshi, who is also making her debut in the film, brings a distinct sense of charm and sensitivity with her on-screen presence. While she played her role with integrity, she deserved a better character arc. Despite sticking to her roots, Ritu lacks the necessary complexity and depth of character that modern audiences have come to expect from female protagonists in theatres.
While Namashi and Amreen’s performances are great individually, their on-screen chemistry fails to deliver the same vibe. They may talk about innocent love, but it only sounds good when viewed through rose-tinted glasses. Overall, Raghu and Rituparna’s love story conveys an important message about respect and emotional maturity.
Shashwat Chatterjee as a grumpy old man who is constantly on the lookout for high-quality and high-standard in everything, does a stellar job on his part. He has definitely got himself out in some scenes, but if his filmography is seen then this film could have been an easy pass for him. Mithun’s on-screen aura can charm you with his cameo appearance.
Overall, Bad Boy offers over-the-top entertainment and a plethora of cringe-worthy dialogues, and will take you back to the 90s style comedy. It may also serve you as a guilty pleasure watch, but it fails to deliver a decent cinematic experience due to its predictable plot and poor writing. The film’s message about love and respect being the strongest emotion is commendable, but it gets lost amid the lack of innovation and repetition in the film.
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