Alright, cricket and Bollywood fans, gather ’round because “Mr. & Mrs Mahi” just hit the theatres! With Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor leading the charge, you might be tempted to check out this flick. But hold your horses! Before you buy those tickets, let’s dive into the movie review.
‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ Story:
Meet Mahendra Agarwal (played by the ever-talented Rajkummar Rao), a guy with dreams as big as a cricket stadium. He wants to wear the Indian cricket team jersey, but life throws him a googly. Instead of hitting sixes on the field, he’s pushed into the family business. Enter Mahima (Janhvi Kapoor), his soon-to-be wife and surprise, surprise – she loves cricket too! So, does Mahendra finally make it to the cricket team with Mahima’s help? Or does he get stumped by family expectations? You’ll have to watch to find out.
Highlights:
Rajkummar Rao: As expected, he’s the MVP here. His acting is spot-on, capturing all the highs and lows of Mahendra’s journey.
Janhvi Kapoor: She’s decent and you can tell she worked hard on her cricket skills.
Supporting Cast: Kumud Mishra as Mahendra’s dad and Rajesh Sharma as the coach bring their A-game.
‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ Shortcomings:
Spoiler Alert!: The trailer gave away way too much. It’s like opening your birthday present only to find out it’s socks – you already knew!
Predictable Plot: The storyline is as predictable as a Bollywood dance sequence. No shocking twists here, folks.
Cricket Scenes: Instead of thrilling matches, the cricket scenes feel more like a slow test match on a rainy day. Not exactly edge-of-your-seat material.
Runtime: The movie drags on, turning into a marathon. By the end, you might feel like you’ve watched an entire cricket series.
Behind The Scenes:
Music & Score: With a long list of music directors, you’d expect some hit songs. The tunes are okay, but the background score misses the emotional mark.
Cinematography: Anay Goswamy’s work doesn’t quite capture the excitement of a cricket drama.
Editing: Nitin Baid’s editing feels sluggish, adding to the film’s already slow pace.
‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ Final Score:
“Mr. & Mrs Mahi” aims to be an engaging mix of cricket and romance, but it ends up feeling more like a slow crawl rather than a thrilling sprint. Despite Rajkummar Rao’s stellar performance and the solid efforts of the supporting cast, the movie struggles with a predictable plot and sluggish pacing. The cricket scenes lack the excitement needed to keep audiences hooked, making the film feel longer than it is. If you’re hoping for a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this one might not hit the mark. It might be better to save your energy for the real cricket matches coming up, as this film doesn’t quite deliver the cinematic excitement it promises.