Film "Mere Husband Ki Biwi -  A Senseless Story"

By Shanti Swaroop Tripathi

• Producers: Pooja Films - Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepika Deshmukh
• Writer: Mudassar Aziz
• Director: Mudassar Aziz
• Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Kanwaljit Singh, Anita Raj, Shakti Kapoor, Harsh Gujral, Aditya Seal, and others
• Duration: 2 Hours 23 Minutes
• Rating: 1 Star

Mudassar Aziz, who began his career as a writer in 2010, had directed some noteworthy films like Happy Bhag Jayegi, but his latest film Mere Husband Ki Biwi is a senseless, over-the-top comedy that is devoid of entertainment, logic, and maturity. The film fails to engage the audience with its lackluster plot and confusion-filled narrative.

Storyline:

The movie begins with Ankush Chadha (Arjun Kapoor), who seems to be terrified of his wife, Prabhleen Chadha (Bhumi Pednekar). Initially, she is portrayed as a woman who has tormented her husband, making his life a living hell. Although they are divorced, Ankush's best friend, Qureshi (Harsh Gujral), stays by his side through thick and thin. While visiting Rishikesh for work, Ankush meets his college crush, Antara Khanna (Rakul Preet Singh), a hang-gliding instructor. The two connect, and despite Ankush's initial hesitation, they start spending time together.

As the story progresses, Ankush reveals his past to Antara, explaining how Prabhleen was bold, independent, and ambitious, which eventually led to their separation. But just as Ankush and Antara start planning a grand wedding in Scotland, Prabhleen re-enters their lives with memory loss due to an accident. She remembers their marriage but not their divorce, creating a love triangle between the two women. What follows is a series of chaotic events that lead to a very predictable and silly conclusion.

Review

In recent times, there have been discussions about why Hindi films aren't performing well at the box office and why audiences aren't flocking to cinemas. The simple answer to this question is Mudassar Aziz's Mere Husband Ki Biwi. Despite the failure of his previous film Khel Khel Mein, Aziz hasn't learned from his mistakes. In fact, he went as far as blaming the audience for not understanding the film rather than acknowledging the film's shortcomings.

The film's biggest flaw is its confusing storyline and forced humor. One of the most absurd moments in the film is the bachelor party scene where even the fathers of the young men participate, suggesting that Aziz's idea of a bachelor is completely misplaced. The screenplay is all over the place, with scenes seemingly filmed at random locations without any clear purpose. The introduction of a bachelor party and unnecessary fights before the interval only serve to drag the film.

The love story between Ankush and Antara doesn't make sense either. Antara lives between London and Delhi, but somehow, she is teaching hang-gliding in Rishikesh. The reasons for Ankush and Prabhleen's divorce are unclear. Just when Ankush is about to move on with Antara, Prabhleen reappears, wanting him back, even though she has a boyfriend. The entire situation is confusing, with no real explanation or logic behind it. And, in the end, Prabhleen suddenly realizes her mistake, which feels completely out of place.

Acting

Arjun Kapoor's acting continues to be criticized, and he does nothing in this film to change that. His emotional scenes are barely passable, and his romance with Rakul Preet Singh looks awkward. Rakul, despite her charm, fails to leave a lasting impression as Antara. Bhumi Pednekar, who has proven her acting prowess in numerous films, is wasted in the role of Prabhleen. Harsh Gujral, who transitioned from being an influencer to an actor, still needs to work on his craft. Aditya Seal's character feels like an afterthought, and his performance does not add anything to the film.