Three movies release today, each very different from the other – Jolly LLB, 3G and Mere Dad Ki Maruti. Of the three, MDKM is perhaps the film that has had the least promotion, which is pretty surprising considering that it’s backed by YRF (the film has been released under their youth banner, Y-Films). In any case, I enjoyed the promos enough to pick it as my movie this Friday, and I’m glad I did – it was a fun-filled ride and now my Friday is sorted. 🙂 I haven’t seen the other two films yet but incase you’re in a fix for which movie to choose this weekend, read on to find out what I loved about MDKM… perhaps you’ll make it your choice, too!
The typical Punjabi Tej Khullar (Ram Kapoor) is pretty proud of the Maruti he has bought as a wedding gift to his daughter and son-in-law. Before the big-day can arrive, however, his good-for-nothing son Sameer (Saqib Saleem) sneaks out with the car one night to impress his crush, Jasleen (Rhea Chakraborty). In the process, he manages to lose the car, and thus he and his best friend, Gattu (Prabal Panjabi) embark on a roller-coaster ride to recover it – all while ensuring the overbearing Tej doesn’t suspect a thing!
5 things I loved about Mere Dad Ki Maruti:
1. Ram Kapoor. You guys, is it socially acceptable to fangirl Ram Kapoor? Because if there’s a fangirl group out there then I think I may be ready to sign myself up. I mean, I’m forced to watch Bade Acche Lagta Hain every night (because, in my house, watching BALH is not just a matter of sitting in front of the TV, it’s an entire event unto itself) – but Ram Kapoor is so adorable that some days he makes it worth it. He does the same with MDKM: he’s hilarious, he manages to be ostentatious enough without becoming annoying, and you can’t help but grin when he breaks out into dance.
2. Saqib Saleem and Prabal Panjabi’s chemistry. Saqib is confident in his second Bollywood outing, and he actually gives me a total Ranveer Singh vibe. Prabal Panjabi is delightful as Gattu – he delivers his one-liners so naturally that he’ll immediately remind you of the clown in your friends group. But it’s when they’re playing off each other that they’re at their best!
3. The mix of characters. MDKM is a perfect example of how fun characters and fun moments can make a film entertaining, even in the absence of a meaty script. You’ve got a stingy dad, a vela son, a witty sidekick, a local fatakdi, the police, fake police, a bhai (played by Ravi Kissen), and a sister who can break out into the most embarrassing dance possible for her sangeet. All of them come together to form quite the mix!
4. The one-liners. Here’s the thing about them: some are completely relatable, while some are cheesy (“hashtag kthxbye!” says Jasleen, at one point). But the cheesiness seems intentional, and it will still make you laugh – like when Jasleen Jazzlyn refers to herself as Chandigarh’s Shakira!
5. The Punjabi flavour. Punjabis, as characters, make for one of the biggest clichés in Bollywood, but MDKM manages to add just the right flavour to make it entertaining without getting overbearing. The Big Fat Indian Wedding, vivacious characters and Punjabi dialogue ensure that it’s a fun ride along the lines of Vicky Donor.
This one’s definitely worth a watch if you’re in the mood for something light and frothy – take along a pal and you’ll have a fun time!