'Daadi Ki Shaadi' Movie Review: Kapil Sharma impresses in a restrained turn but Neetu Kapoor steals the show

Cast: Cast: Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Sarath Kumar, Sadiaa Khateeb, Riddhima Kapoor, Yograj Singh, Teju Kolhapure, Deepak K. Dutta, Hooda Jitender

Director: Ashish R Mohan

Language: Hindi

Daadi Ki Shaadi is the new film Bollywood has to offer fans in cinemas this week. It’s a heartfelt comedy-cum-drama about the character of Neetu Kapoor who wishes to get married. It has nothing to do with the 2019 Mexican comedy Grandma’s Wedding despite the similar titles. It’s always refreshing to see seasoned actors take centre stage and when stories and narratives are woven around them.

It happened with the 2001 Malayalam comedy Ishtam and Kapoor’s own 2022 Jug Jugg Jeeyo. The clincher is the casting of Riddhima Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor’s real-life daughter. When Kajol made her big Bollywood debut with Bekhudi in 1992, Tanuja teamed up with director Rahul Rawail to play her on-screen mother too.

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And then there’s Kapil Sharma, who yearns to prove there’s more to him than hysterical comedy and stand-up. Sharma displays a restrained sense of humour and his body language is in complete control. Sadia Khateeb of The Diplomat fame lets loose this time around she completely submits herself with the froth of the story. There is something very heartfelt about the way Daadi Ki Shaadi has been shot and performed. Even when the situation demands hysteria, every actor chooses to hold his horses. It is definitely not easy to strike that balance. The title reveals a lot about the plot. There is a twist in the tale as well. Director Ashish R Mohan, who made Khiladi 786 and Welcome To Karachi, uses the tool of social media to get the story going. One mishap and everything changes for the family.

Mohan teams up with writers Bunty Rathore and Saahil S Sharma to create a narrative that shows how age will always be a number. Neetu Kapoor wishes to get married and her family is obviously shocked and not entirely pleased. It’s not going to be a cakewalk to convince them how and why she deserves a life she wants to have. There are schemes and situations that keep you engaged and hooked. Neetu Kapoor is still as lively as refreshing to watch, or maybe even more. She was fabulous in Jug Jugg Jeeyo and appropriately amusing in Do Dooni Chaar. In Daadi Ki Shaadi, she looks ethereal and effervescent. Riddhima’s debut, as stated above, is an innovative casting choice. And then there’s Yograj Singh.

Singh reminds you of the Dara Singh character from Jab We Met- The fierce and ferocious patriarch of the family who better not be scorned. Singh brings an intimidating aura to his screen presence almost replicating his real life demeanor. And then he doesn’t forget to crack a few jokes as well, à la Singh Is Bliing. And then comes Kapil Sharma. This isn’t Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. So there’s no room for farcical comedy. Daadi Ki Shaadi is a film that relies more on situations than slapstick. It brings a smile to your face once it ends and even when the proceedings are going on. The film also proves why veterans will never lose their mojo if you allow them to have their cake and eat it too. Age will always be a number.

Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars)

Daadi Ki Shaadi is now running in cinemas