<p><strong>Jugjugg Jeeyo</strong></p>.<p><strong>Hindi (Theatres)</strong></p>.<p><strong>Director: Raj Mehta</strong></p>.<p><strong>Cast: Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Kiara Advani </strong></p>.<p><strong>Rating: 3/5</strong></p>.<p>Jugjugg Jeeyo’ is a typical Bollywood comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family. The film is exactly as advertised and is, on the whole engaging.</p>.<p>The movie’s ensemble cast offers great promise. Overshadowing the youthful vigour of Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and Manish Paul — Anil Kapoor, at 65 — is the most vivacious actor in the film. He is the perfect embodiment of ageing like fine wine. Neetu Singh does a fine job on her return to the screen. She transforms into a robust and authoritative character towards the film’s end.</p>.<p>While the film’s premise is tight, the second half drags a little but quickly finds its groove and becomes engaging.</p>.<p>The movie is set in Punjab and centres on a prosperous, showy Punjabi family. A looming divorce between Kukoo (Varun Dhawan) and Naina (Kiara Advani) and Kukoo’s parents (Anil Kapoor and Neetu Singh) is at the heart of the story.</p>.<p>The film has scenes of the father and son teaming up to make fun of their spouses. The scenes reek of chauvinism and reminds us of the much-beloved Kapil Sharma brand of humour. In addition, the picture contains cheap thrills of casual sexism.</p>.<p>The film also talks about “settling down in life” and how it is important than being independent and<br />happy. The film depicts a sugar-<br />coated version of divorce but given that it’s a commercial picture, expecting real-life depictions is unjust.</p>.<p>Comedy scenes involving Manish Paul are hilarious. He bursts with energy and there is no trace of exaggeration in his performance.</p>.<p>Notwithstanding the film’s emotional resonance, ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ fails to be a satisfying ride because of its faltering screenplay.</p>
<p><strong>Jugjugg Jeeyo</strong></p>.<p><strong>Hindi (Theatres)</strong></p>.<p><strong>Director: Raj Mehta</strong></p>.<p><strong>Cast: Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Kiara Advani </strong></p>.<p><strong>Rating: 3/5</strong></p>.<p>Jugjugg Jeeyo’ is a typical Bollywood comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family. The film is exactly as advertised and is, on the whole engaging.</p>.<p>The movie’s ensemble cast offers great promise. Overshadowing the youthful vigour of Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and Manish Paul — Anil Kapoor, at 65 — is the most vivacious actor in the film. He is the perfect embodiment of ageing like fine wine. Neetu Singh does a fine job on her return to the screen. She transforms into a robust and authoritative character towards the film’s end.</p>.<p>While the film’s premise is tight, the second half drags a little but quickly finds its groove and becomes engaging.</p>.<p>The movie is set in Punjab and centres on a prosperous, showy Punjabi family. A looming divorce between Kukoo (Varun Dhawan) and Naina (Kiara Advani) and Kukoo’s parents (Anil Kapoor and Neetu Singh) is at the heart of the story.</p>.<p>The film has scenes of the father and son teaming up to make fun of their spouses. The scenes reek of chauvinism and reminds us of the much-beloved Kapil Sharma brand of humour. In addition, the picture contains cheap thrills of casual sexism.</p>.<p>The film also talks about “settling down in life” and how it is important than being independent and<br />happy. The film depicts a sugar-<br />coated version of divorce but given that it’s a commercial picture, expecting real-life depictions is unjust.</p>.<p>Comedy scenes involving Manish Paul are hilarious. He bursts with energy and there is no trace of exaggeration in his performance.</p>.<p>Notwithstanding the film’s emotional resonance, ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ fails to be a satisfying ride because of its faltering screenplay.</p>