Badass 'Babua'

Bitti Mishra (Kriti Sanon) here is an unusual, yet normal woman. In fact, rarely would there be anyone as jolly and reckless as her in all of Bareilly. She, fortunately, has an understanding father (Pankaj Tripathi), who explains about her sometimes-problematic mother’s (Seema Pahwa) situation as a thyroid issue - thus, her mood swings. Her father never talks much, but whenever he does, he is likely wisecracking.

Not having someone sharing similar interests can be tricky, though Bitti does have a good friend in Ramaa (Swati Semwal). Still, her lifestyle is arguably unmatchable – until she incidentally stumbles upon a book. Which, gives her a stirring check that there is someone who is mutual with her. She finds this book, very much relatable, and thus begins her quest to find the ‘real’ author.

Bareilly Ki Barfi is a comedy. Even when there’s a somewhat poignant phase, one of the film’s light soundtrack keeps the mood intact, and quick. Well, only whenever it wants to. Moreover, the narrative has traits of how many of us actually indulge and communicate with. Whether it’s characters, location, dialogues et al.

And Rajkummar Rao, he, had a very nuanced performance here. His was one of the most challenging roles to portray in the film – of Pritam Vidrohi. His had a better screen-time only in the second half. Likely the case being his character, was mainly the most I was able to recall much, (check out “Badass Babua”, a chuckling, establishing song on Pritam Vidrohi).

Ashwini Iyer Tiwari’s Bareilly Ki Barfi is a good+ narrative. It may not accomplish any standards; it need not be the case always. Sometimes, it simply amuses, tickles you, somewhat enlightens, and leaves you with a good time. Which makes them, stood out on its own.

(Hey, I would really like to read Ingredients of Love, the book on which Bareilly Ki Barfi is based on. If anyone has or knows where I can find it, please do feel free to let me know!)