Movie Review | Govinda Naam Mera: Quirky Comedy Thriller – FilmyVoice
We’re virtually within the year-end celebratory temper and filled with feelings in regards to the yr that’s ending and a recent new yr nearly to start. Throughout such instances, a innocent & clear comedy thriller might spell a household entertainer. And fairly actually as Shashank Khaitan’s ‘Govinda Naam Mera’ has taken the direct-to-digital route. The movie’s title with ‘Govinda’ in it assures that we’re in recognized terrain. The Uri actor stepping in a zone with the identical josh makes him an entire actor. Along with his intense and patriotic roles, one would suppose that Vicky Kaushal excelled in severe dramas and periodic movies however with Govinda Naam Mera, Vicky explores and exploits his enjoyable and goofy aspect with identical ease.
Plot
Govinda Naam Mera is about Govinda Waghmare (Vicky Kaushal) a dance choreographer who’s married to a dominating Gauri (Bhumi Pednekar). Govinda is searching for a divorce from Gauri (asking 2 crores as alimony) as he’s in love with Suku (Kiara Advani) who additionally desires to be a choreographer. Whereas that is one subject in Govinda’s life, the opposite is preventing a authorized battle for the massive mansion that he lives in however is claimed by his late father’s ‘one other’ household. If that was not all, there’s additionally inspector Javed (Dayanand Shetty) who’s hell bent on recovering his cash from Govinda. Wait, that’s not all, whereas Govinda is making an attempt onerous to stability his life between Gauri and Suku and the authorized battle, finds his spouse Gauri murdered out of nowhere! This turns the world the wrong way up and begins the comedy of error the place the whole lot goes kaput till a grasp plan is formulated.
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There are movies that one must be ready for and body a thoughts after which there are movies that you just simply sit again and luxuriate in, no questions requested. Govinda Naam Mera is the later. Although there are fairly just a few takeaways from this movie with Vicky Kaushal getting into a personality he has by no means tried earlier ditto for Renuka Shahne who performs Govinda’s mom, performs a personality one wouldn’t think about along with her. The story appears nicely balanced with equal significance given to situational humour, thrill, slapstick comedy. Additionally involving romance, homicide, drug lords, Bollywood (to not overlook Ranbir Kapoor in a particular cameo), and a lot extra. One doesn’t must search for logic each time. Having stated so, writing a plot that may serve all of the above in a platter can be a talent.
Performances
Vicky Kaushal performs Govinda Waghmare aka Govya, Gauri’s husband, Suku’s boyfriend and Asha Waghmare’s son does it convincingly with out making an attempt to ape anybody or show some extent, simply being the character. Bhumi Pednekar as Gauri Waghmare, Govinda’s spouse, simply will get into the pores and skin of this loud character. Kiara Advani as Sukubai Deshmukh aka Suku as Govinda’s girlfriend appears lovely as ever and comfy in a personality with gray shades.
Renuka Shahne is a revelation and a shock with an unlimited repertoire of performing in all probability is completely out of her character. Amey Wagh as Govinda’s pal Kaustubh Godbole makes for a captivating lawyer making an attempt to assist Govinda.
Sayaji Shinde as Ajit Dharkar, Dayanand Shetty as Inspector Javed, Viraj Ghelani as Baldev, Gauri’s boyfriend appears fantastic of their respective roles.
The icing on the cake is the presence of Ranbir Kapoor as himself in a particular look within the ‘Bijli’ track. Seeing him on display screen lights up the temper.
Music
The music of Govinda Naam Mera consists by Meet Bros, Tanishk Bagchi, B Praak, Sachin-Jigar and Rochak Kohli. The ‘Bijli’ track sung by Mika Singh, Neha Kakkar, Sachin-Jigar on Vayu lyrics and music by Sachin-Jigar stays again for the sheer presence of Ranbir Kapoor in it. Whereas ‘Kyaa Baat Haii 2.0’ was recreated from the 2018 observe ‘Kya Baat Ay’ which was sung by Harrdy Sandhu, written by Jaani and composed by B Praak.
Watch or Not
These days, filmmakers have been making an attempt to dish out selection in leisure and the Indian viewers lastly opening-up to content material that isn’t their common, however with Govinda Naam Mera the viewers will get to revisit a masala comedy loaded with twists and turns, a tadka of homicide making it a unusual thriller, the movie retains you hooked till the tip. Govinda Naam Mera streaming on OTT will show to be an honest dinner desk entertainer.
Film: Govinda Naam Mera
Director: Shashank Khaitan
Forged: Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Kiara Advani, Sayaji Shinde, Renuka Shahane, Dayanand Shetty, Amey Wagh, Viraj Ghelani, Umedh Singh, Ranbir Kapoor
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
Period: 131 Minutes
