There are very few things in life which truly touch your heart, and if it’s conveyed silently, then it becomes even more priceless. I can easily say that Barfi was one such thing.
Yes, I watched the movie today. It had been gaining a lot of buzz ever since the release of its promos. Lots of talks, lots of expectations, but I didn’t really pay attention. Why? Because I knew it’s going to be a wonderful movie. There are certain things which can just be predicted, and this movie’s success was one of them. You see, Ranbir Kapoor does not bid on worthless stuff, and it’s really easy to guess why he chose to do this movie, or why Anurag Basu chose him- it’s because nobody, I repeat, nobody else could have played this character with so much of perfection and brilliance.
A deaf and mute guy who chooses to see the world in kaleidoscopic colours, who spreads love wherever he goes, and who brings a smile on everyone’s face- that’s Barfi for you. The only mistake he does is falling in love with Shruti (Ileana D’Cruz), a normal girl from an affluent family, who can very well see and feel what’s going on, but can’t help herself from falling for Barfi, but at the same time has to give in to the social norms, and marry a “normal” man. Heartbroken Barfi then meets Jhilmil (Priyanka Chopra), again. Having known each other since childhood, they’re totally aware of each other’s deformities, and herein lies the uniqueness of their bond. Laughing their way through life, the relationship of Jhilmil and Barfi explores new avenues, and the two fall in love with each other. Just when they’re in a happy space, Shruti comes into Barfi’s life again, and there’s a total bedlam. Jhilmil goes missing, and while Barfi and Shruti try to find her, Shruti realises the huge mistake she’d done when she let Barfi go away, but now it’s too late, because Barfi’s heart is wholly committed to Jhilmil. After a whole lot of ups and downs, Barfi finally manages to find his Jhilmil, and the two get forever united.
Yes, I watched the movie today. It had been gaining a lot of buzz ever since the release of its promos. Lots of talks, lots of expectations, but I didn’t really pay attention. Why? Because I knew it’s going to be a wonderful movie. There are certain things which can just be predicted, and this movie’s success was one of them. You see, Ranbir Kapoor does not bid on worthless stuff, and it’s really easy to guess why he chose to do this movie, or why Anurag Basu chose him- it’s because nobody, I repeat, nobody else could have played this character with so much of perfection and brilliance.
A deaf and mute guy who chooses to see the world in kaleidoscopic colours, who spreads love wherever he goes, and who brings a smile on everyone’s face- that’s Barfi for you. The only mistake he does is falling in love with Shruti (Ileana D’Cruz), a normal girl from an affluent family, who can very well see and feel what’s going on, but can’t help herself from falling for Barfi, but at the same time has to give in to the social norms, and marry a “normal” man. Heartbroken Barfi then meets Jhilmil (Priyanka Chopra), again. Having known each other since childhood, they’re totally aware of each other’s deformities, and herein lies the uniqueness of their bond. Laughing their way through life, the relationship of Jhilmil and Barfi explores new avenues, and the two fall in love with each other. Just when they’re in a happy space, Shruti comes into Barfi’s life again, and there’s a total bedlam. Jhilmil goes missing, and while Barfi and Shruti try to find her, Shruti realises the huge mistake she’d done when she let Barfi go away, but now it’s too late, because Barfi’s heart is wholly committed to Jhilmil. After a whole lot of ups and downs, Barfi finally manages to find his Jhilmil, and the two get forever united.
What Barfi and Jhilmil tell us is a story of unconditional, selfless love, all of it without even saying a word. Truly, Barfi has taken the saying ‘Silence is Golden’ to a whole new level. Ranbir Kapoor has seriously outdone himself, and proven his versatility yet again. The same can be said for Priyanka Chopra, who plays such a difficult role with so much of ease. Among such magnificent actors, Ileana D’Cruz manages to retain her identity. She is not just a fresh face, but also a new bundle of talent. A brilliant story, out-of-the-world performances and an album filled with soulful songs, Barfi is sure to stay in your heart for a very, very long time.
So, go watch it as soon as possible.
As for me, I’ve fallen in love with Ranbir Kapoor all over again!
Till next time, don’t worry, be Barfi. :D
“Itni si hasi, itni si khushi, itna sa tukda chand ka
Khwabon ke tinko se, chal banaye aashiyan.”
Lots of Barfila love,
Creative Insanity.
