Pratik Gandhi is underused, Jackie Shroff is adorable in this quirky combination of Phillauri and Love Aaj Kal

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Movie: Atithi Bhooto Bhava
Form: Jackie Shroff, Pratik Gandhi, Sharmin Segal, Divinaa Thackur, Siman Sharma
Director: Hardik Gajjar
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In the mix of content-driven and full masala entertainers, horror/supernatural movies do take up some space. Few films in the supernatural genre have managed to impress audiences. From Bhootnath Returns to recently Stree, viewers have come to appreciate these films that strike an emotional chord. Adding to the list of such films is Atithi Bhooto Bhava. Also Read – Bigg Boss 16: Udaariyaan Fans Want Priyanka Chahar Choudhary-Ankit Gupta On The Show [Read Tweets]

What is it about…

Pratik Gandhi, Jackie Shroff, Sharmin Segal, Divinaa Thackur and Siman Sharma in the lead roles is a story about a new age couple who have a live-in relationship. Pratik Gandhi aka Srikant is a stand-up comedian, while his girlfriend Sharmin Segal aka Netra is a flight attendant. The couple has lost love and needs a touch of romance to add some spice. When Pratik Gandhi walks the Pyaar ka Panchnama way against his girlfriend through his comedy, boom Jackie Shroff appears. He plays the role of Makkhan – a ghost. He meets Pratik Gandhi and then embarks on a journey to complete Makkhan – the love story of a ghost. Pratik, his girlfriend, their friend and the ghost then set out on a journey to Uttar Pradesh, to the village of Makkhan, to find his childhood sweetheart. The twist comes at the end, but we won’t give away any spoilers. But as a taste, we will tell you that Pratik Gandhi aka Srikant was Makkhan’s grandfather in his past life. Well, how the road trip goes and what comes in the end is for you to watch. Also Read – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks mesmerizing in ravishing red dress at Ponniyin Selvan event in Hyderabad [View Pics]

Watch the trailer of Atithi Bhooto Bhava below


What’s hot…

The film starts with a picturesque view of nature and fields. It actually jumps from the past to the present and back, giving a great view of the two eras. The USP of the film is definitely Jackie Shroff. He is cute as Makkhan – a character who holds emotions of pain and love. He actually meets his Daduji, who is much younger than him now. His antics as a ghost are sweet to watch. Pratik Gandhi does his best to keep the plot in place with his natural acting, but expectations of him are skyrocketing now after the success of Scam 1992. He manages to pack some punch and make you laugh To make, his talent seems underused in the film. The background score of Prasad S is soulful. The romantic songs in the film give the film extra atmosphere.

What not…

While Jackie Shroff and Pratik Gandhi have tried their best to keep their act as natural as possible, the supporting cast like Divinaa Thakur and more have gone a bit overboard. Furthermore, the statement like ‘Galliyan saari Chinese ki tarah hai, sab ek jaisi hi dikhti hain’ was totally unjustified. The script of the film could have been clear and the writer could have avoided contrasting scenarios. At one point it is shown that a man willingly makes breakfast for his girlfriend, while at one point it is shown that a man just can’t stop bragging about how “men” in the family are handsome thanks to their genes in front of his daughter. This is to make people believe that one has to accept a partner with flaws. No why? In the attempt to twist the climax, the story is stretched. At one point, when two contrasting eras are shown, the film seems to be a mix of Anushka Sharma’s Phillauri and Saif Ali Khan-Deepika Padukone’s Love Aaj Kal.

BL verdict

Atithi Bhooto Bhava is a good attempt by director Hardik Gajjar to make a funny yet heartwarming film. It’s a one time movie but don’t have high expectations.

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