Bachchhan Paandey Story :-
In the lawless land of Baghwa, where violence reigns and gangsters rule with impunity, the infamous hitman Bachchhan Paandey is revered for his ruthless demeanor. When struggling filmmaker Myra and her friend Vishu embark on a perilous journey to make a biopic about Bachchhan Paandey, they plunge headfirst into a world of danger they never anticipated.
Movie Ratings
Release Date | 18 March 2022 |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Drama |
Duration | 2h 26min |
Cast | Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Tripathi, Prateik Babbar, Sanjay Mishra, Abhimanyu Singh, Snehal Dabi, Saharsh Kumar Shukla, Ashwin Mushran, Santosh Shukla, Sajid Nadiadwala, Ahmed Khan, Aroosa Khan, Mohan Agashe, Seema Biswas, Trishna Singh, Surendra Rajan, Dolly Thakore, Nasir Abdullah, Gaurav Chopra, Netram Tiwari, Sunil Pendurkar, Arun Khedwal, Vipul Roy |
Director | Farhad Samji |
Writer | Farhad Samji, Sajid Nadiawala, Tushar Hiranandani, Sparsh Khetarpal, Tasha Bhambra, Zeishan Quadri |
Cinematography | Gavemic U Ary |
Music | Julius Packiam, Amaal Mallik, B Praak, Jaani, Vikram Montrose, Roy |
Producer | Sajid Nadiadwala |
Production | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment |
Certificate | 13+ |
Welcome to Baghwa, a land where lawlessness prevails, and the ruthless Bachchhan Paandey, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, holds sway with his stone-cold eyes and heart. Intrigued by his larger-than-life persona, struggling filmmaker Myra, played by Kriti Sanon, ventures into Baghwa to create a feature film about him, accompanied by her reluctant friend Vishu, portrayed by Arshad Warsi. Thus begins a tumultuous journey fraught with bloodshed and chaos.
While the premise of ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ holds promise, the trailer unfortunately reveals much of the plot, leaving little room for surprise. The film attempts to emulate the stylistic elements of Tarantino’s filmmaking, with sweeping slow-motion shots and an upbeat background score. However, the execution falls short, failing to consistently deliver on its promises.
Despite the presence of talented character artists like Sanjay Mishra and Pankaj Tripathi, known for their comedic prowess, the humor feels sparse and overshadowed by the chaotic narrative. Arshad Warsi, given ample screen time, fails to shine in this dark comedy, while the screenplay struggles to maintain momentum, particularly in the sluggish first half.
While Akshay Kumar relishes his role as the eccentric killer Bachchhan Paandey, the character’s backstory lacks depth and conviction. Kriti Sanon delivers a commendable performance within her character’s constraints, while Jacqueline Fernandez and Prateik Babbar, in supporting roles, fail to leave a lasting impression.
The film boasts slickly choreographed action sequences and a generous dose of brutality for action aficionados. However, despite its grandiose production and star-studded cast, ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ only manages to entertain sporadically, failing to sustain its momentum throughout.
In conclusion, while the film replicates the formula of successful South Indian dark comedies, it falls short of delivering a consistently engaging experience, leaving audiences entertained in fragments rather than as a cohesive whole.