Happy Bhag Jayegi leaves you feeling happy. The story of a
girl running away from her own wedding is not new – Caravan had Asha Parekh
doing it, and many after that- but ending up in a new country may be a first.
Right from the first scene to the last, the movie kept me
engaged, with witty dialogue, fast-moving storyline, and general goofiness. Has
not happened too often of late, I am sorry to note. This director did something
right, obviously.
Piyush Mishra with his Urdu-spouting ways is a stroke of
casting genius. He adds to the charm of the film. I have never seen most of the
cast before, so I had no expectations. They bring to life a semi-philosophical
romantic runaway comedy. Jimmy Shergill is getting good at playing the losing
groom (Tanu Weds Manu 2) and does a good job again.
Abhay Deol is a favourite, so I would like him anyway. But
Diana Penty has done a fabulous Happy (she is the hero), and the lovely Pakistani actress Momal
Sheikh is a nice counterpoint. There is a subliminal message in this film-maybe
only I caught it. The message is- Running away might make you happy.
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