I
am an ardent film lover, a movie buff, whose definition of an ideal
weekend is definitely a trip to the multiplex!!!
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| Source: UTV Motion Pictures |
Barifi came as a whiff of fresh air, when I went to watch it this
Friday!!!
Set in the 1970’s West Bengal with its beautiful retro looks and
pastel shaded surroundings, Barfi’ is the story of a deaf –and-mute
person named Murphy who is popular by the name Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor).
In spite of his physical challenges, Barfi is brimming with energy,
magic and music! The film portrays his relationships with two women
(Ileana D’Cruz & Priyanka Chopra) in his life and how it goes
through a roller coaster ride of love, friendship, heartbreak , pain
and union over a period of six years. Barfi is filmed in Darjeeling
where the mist, tea gardens, and the settings of the famous coffee
joint, Keventers will bring back memories buried deep within. In the
second half you get to see Barfi set in the alleys of North Kolkata,
with the Howrah Bridge in the back drop.
The Story is simple and yet refreshingly different, reminding you of
classics of Raj Kapoor style and of films like Sadma. Screenplay is
awesomely done, and it is particularly commendable the way the writer
weaves a tale of love which seems so close to real life. The story is
about Barfi’s journey of love with Shruti and Jhilmil . Shruti --
a beautiful girl, soon finds herself falling for Barfi’s magic
touch in spite of acknowledging the differences they had socially and
she being engaged to Ranjit ( Jishu Sengupta) already. The romance
blooms between the two as Barfi charms her with his innocence, his
happy ways, his smiles, and his energy. The two share bicycle rides
through pine forests, horse-saddles and their very tender midnight
kiss for the first time. As the film progresses pathos sets in over
concerns involving engagement rings to the kidnapping of an autistic
young woman called Jhilmil (which is the central plot.) Things
change and gear faster than Barfi would understand.
In the turn of events Barfi falls for Jhilmil later, understands her
ways, sets her free, nurtures her like a knight in shining armour and
finds a new definition of love with her.
We see the characters of Barfi, Shruti and Jhuilmil meet in the cross
roads of life. Shruti breaks free from her love less marriage to come
back to Barfi, and Barfi madly chases Jhilmil.
The music is stupendous and Pritam brilliantly make us croon the
songs long long even after hearing them. ‘Main Kya Karon’
romantically tells us the magic one feels after falling in love, ‘Ala
Barfi is a superb character description of Barfi himself. A beautiful
gazal in the second half shares the pain and helplessness of meeting
ones lost love suddenly after long!
The cinematography is flawless and Anurag Basu’s direction is
powerful too. We see ace Bengali actors like Ashish Vidyarthi, Jishu
Sengupta and Rupa Ganguly in Barfi. Use of Chaplinistic comedies and
Raj Kapoor styled dressing and romance has ornamented the films with
many jewels. This film is a must watch in all respects.
Barfi teaches you that love has its own language, own music, own
expressions which alone makes life worth living, you have to be in
love and relish the gains, pains and sweet nothings that comes your
way….
Please go and watch this beautiful film!
About the Author-
Srirupa Ganguly
lives in Hyderabad and is in perennial love with writing. Having a
distinct style of her own and wide experience in writing for quite a
period of time, she is known for her insightful view on events.
