Name: Roohi (2021)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror
Released: 2021-03-11
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Manav Vij, Rajesh Jais

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Roohi is a  Hindi comedy horror film starring Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma, and directed by Hardik Mehta. It tells the story of a ghost who abducts brides on their honeymoons.

Roohi (2021)

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For many years, Bollywood did not give the horror-comedy genre a shot. But it sure seems to have caught the fancy of filmmakers in recent times. Director Hardik Mehta tries to blend the two genres in Roohi and succeeds to a large degree. In the film, the three actors at the centre of the plot – Rajkummar, Varun and Janhvi – are in great form and complement each other’s performances. Rajkummar, yet again, pulls off another part that has him playing the small-town guy with coloured hair and a goofy smile. Though his character may have similarities to his role in Stree, he ensures that this one stands out with different mannerisms and body language. But one does wonder if this is one role he is taking on far too many times. Varun shines with his great comic timing and pitch-perfect expressions. The actor pulls off comic parts with a certain ease, and here again, he flaunts his flair for comedy. Whether as Roohi or Afza, Janhvi doesn’t miss a beat. She delivers the chills with as much ease while playing Afza as she does as the timid Roohi. If she displayed promise with Dhadak and drew praise with Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, with this one, she proves that she has got the might and mettle that’ll keep her in the race for long.
The film has its share of laughs with references made to moments from iconic films – for instance, Rose “letting” Jack die in the iconic Titanic and the unforgettable ‘palat’ moment in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The film, written by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba Gautam Mehra, is replete with well-written one-liners, which land smoothly on most occasions.
What the film lacks is a deeper narrative. There is a passing mention of what the main characters do with a back story, but very little sticks on in your mind. At over two hours, the film could definitely do with a tighter edit. Apart from all the entertainment, the film promotes the concept of self-love and self-belief, which works to a certain degree, but the ending seems a tad bit convenient, haphazard and lacks the punch that one is fed right from the start. As for the music, the two main tracks – Nadiyon Paar (reprised version of Let the Music Play) and Panghat – that play out during the opening and closing credits are the highlights of the soundtrack mainly composed by Sachin–Jigar and stay in your mind even after the movie is over.
Overall, the film remains true to its genre and packs a good dose of entertainment, which makes it worth a trip to the theatre.

There is a very clear Fukrey vibe to Roohi, in fact there are scenes which will immediately remind you of Choocha and his unhinged love for Bholi, only that there’s a ‘churail’ (ghost) around. And it’s not any ordinary ghost but ‘Mudiya Pairi’ (literally twisted ankles).
In and around Bagadpur, which has people speaking several dialects, there’s a tradition of ‘pakdai byah’ (bride kidnapping). Bhawra Pandey (Rajkummar Rao) and Katanni (Varun Sharma) are among the contract goons who get such weddings done. The twist in the tale comes when they abduct a possessed girl Roohi (Janhvi Kapoor) and then fall in love with her as Sharma hilariously calls it ‘the exercise of imlie’.

Written by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and Gautam Mehra, Roohi is totally about spontaneity and a solid beginning. Though both Rao and Sharma are in their favourite zone, but their back and forth and punchlines evoke laughs. The first 15-20 minutes of the film have more spoken words than an entire Vishal Bhardwaj film. Director Hardik Mehta (Amdavad Ma Famous, Kaamyaab) has got his hands on the pulse of the young audiences. He knows when to go for the oneliners and when to use overpowering background score to enhance the charm of a jungle and a funny ghost situation.
Because Stree came first, so you might notice similarities but at the core of Roohi lies a lesser complicated idea. The only hindrance is that by the time we reach the point of resolution, almost everything has been repeated at least twice and the viewers are hammered with Choocha and Aaloo (Rao, Ludo) antics. If we avoid nitpicking then it’s actually quite enjoyable, certainly better than the heavy-duty notions hurled at us in the second half.

Kapoor’s quickly shifting moods and voice modulations seem funnier than intended. At one point of time, it begins to feel like a split personality film gone completely awry. Thankfully, Rao and Sharma, mostly the latter, know their boundaries and stick to their strengths.
Mehta, as director, while working with a convoluted script, creates some praiseworthy imageries, like that of an old lady doing cardio or Rao spreading his arms like Shah Rukh Khan in a silhouette. Such ploys instantly create a light mood where one would be more inclined to appreciate the efforts to create situational comedy. Despite being predictable and some disconnected scenes, Roohi has a tone of its own. It’s very talkative and has one point agenda — word play to the most.

You may not remember this 145-minute film for its ideas but you’ll remember it for high entertainment quotient. Just like Hera Pheri, Thank You and Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare, Roohi too establishes an instant connect in spite of outrageous situations and extremely over the top comedy.

Roohi - Official Trailer | Rajkummar Janhvi Varun | Dinesh Vijan | Mrighdeep Lamba | Hardik Mehta

Nadiyon Paar (Let the Music Play Again) – Roohi | Janhvi | Sachin-Jigar | Rashmeet, Shamur, IP Singh

Roohi - Official Promo | Rajkummar Janhvi Varun | Dinesh Vijan | Mrighdeep Lamba | Hardik Mehta

Rajkummar Rao is a critically acclaimed, award-winning actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. A graduate of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, Rao has won several awards for his performances including the Filmfare and the National Award. His first break came with the 2010 film Love, Sex aur Dhokha. From then on, he has continuously explored all possible shades in characters and genres. He has worked in horror films (Ragini MMS), crime dramas (Gangs of Wasseypur 2), buddy dramas (Kai Po Che), biopics (Shahid, Bose: Dead or Alive and Omerta), comedies (Queen and Newton) and realistic dramas (Citylights).

Rajkummar Rao

Janhvi Kapoor is the daughter of legendary actress Sridevi and famous producer Boney Kapoor. Her debut movie is Dhadak directed by Shashank Khaitan.

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Varun Sharma is a Hindi and Punjabi film actor. His debut movie Fukrey (2013) became an instant hit. His debut Punjabi movie, Yaaran Da Katchup established him as a popular face of cinema. He appeared in movies like Dolly Ki Doli (2015), Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (1995), Dilwale (2015), Raabta (2017) and Fukrey Returns (2017).

Varun Sharma

Manav Vij is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi and Punjabi language films. He started his career with Shaheed-E-Azam as Sukhdev in 2002 and then became famous with the television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2007. His recent performances in Udta Punjab and Rangoon received critical acclaim.

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Sumit Gulati is an actor in Hindi films. Gulati is known for films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), Titli (2014), Phantom (2015), Talvar (2015) and Aligarh (2016). His 2018 release includes Falsafa: The Other Side.

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