Director – Remo D’Souza
Cast – Abhishek Bachchan, Inayat Verma, Nora Fatehi, Nassar, Harleen Sethi, Johnny Lever
Writer – Remo D’Souza, Tushar Hiranandani, Kanishka Deo, Chirag Garg
Duration – 130Minute
Rating – 1
Well, well, well… Be Happy – what a shining example of how not to make a movie. Remo D’Souza, who has previously given us dance-filled spectacles (let’s just pretend ABCD never happened), has come up with something so painfully misguided that I’m almost convinced he made it on a dare. I mean, if the goal was to produce the most cringe-worthy, poorly executed mess of a film, then congratulations, Remo! You’ve earned yourself a standing ovation… for the wrong reasons, like I told you before the film releasw!
First things first, the plot – oh boy, the plot. Be Happy follows the story of Dhara (Inayat Verma), an Ooty-based schoolgirl who wants to pursue her dance dreams in Mumbai, but her father Shiv (Abhishek Bachchan) is not convinced. This sounds like it could have been a heartwarming tale of following your dreams and family bonds, right? Wrong. Instead, it’s a reality-show-wannabe nightmare that’s more interested in throwing random dance moves at us than crafting a coherent or emotionally resonant story. Seriously, I’ve seen more depth in a TikTok dance challenge.
Now let’s talk about Remo D’Souza, the so-called “director” and co-writer. This guy has somehow managed to put the “meh” in choreography and the “yikes” in storytelling. Is Be Happy a dance movie or a drama? I can’t tell, because every time there’s an emotional moment, Remo feels the need to shove a dance sequence in your face like an over-enthusiastic toddler. It’s like someone said, “Hey, let’s make this film about dreams and dancing,” and Remo responded with, “Why bother with emotions when we can have more dance?” Newsflash: you can’t just throw in a few awkward dance moves and expect an Oscar-worthy film. It’s not a magic trick, Remo.
Inayat Verma, who plays the young dancer Dhara, certainly tries her best, and honestly, she’s the only one who shines. She dances with heart, and at least her scenes don’t make you want to claw your eyes out. But let’s talk about the rest of the cast. Abhishek Bachchan, bless his heart, is the only one who comes out of this unscathed. His performance is as solid as ever—his emotional range as a father is genuinely touching. But Remo’s disastrous screenplay does no favors for him, reducing his character to the equivalent of a cardboard cut-out that awkwardly stands in the background every time the dance-off begins.
As for Nora Fatehi—sure, she can dance, but acting? Uh, Remo, was she the best choice for this role? Watching her “act” is like watching someone try to solve a Rubik’s Cube by slamming it on the floor. Nassar, a veteran, is reduced to playing the stereotypical “wise grandpa” who offers nothing new or exciting. And don’t get me started on Johnny Lever. Remo, seriously, why did you think forcing him into a slapstick comedy role was a good idea? I mean, was this supposed to be funny? Because the only thing that made me laugh was how badly this entire subplot bombed.
If the film was an attempt at blending dance with drama, it misses the mark so badly it might as well have been aiming for a different target altogether. The movie feels like a half-baked pancake—too many flavors, none of them complementing each other. Dance is not enough to carry a film, and here, it’s like watching a reality show where the contestants are told, “Just dance and pretend the plot doesn’t matter.”
In conclusion, Be Happy is a disaster of a film, where every frame is a reminder that a good director isn’t just about throwing in flashy dance moves and hoping for the best. I honestly think Remo D’Souza needs to go back to the drawing board, maybe study a little bit of actual storytelling, and then consider doing a real dance movie again. As for Be Happy, let’s just say it’s one film you won’t want to dance to the theater for.
Oh, and if you need a good cry (or an excuse to rage), just watch this film. But whatever you do, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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