Happy, Hardy and geet save this one! Film review Sonil Dedhia sonil. dedhia@ mid- day. com Himesh Reshammiyau2019s Happy Hardy and Heer is far from being the ideal rom- com, but it doesnu2019t disappoint either. The story begins with childhood buddies, Happy ( Reshammiya) and Heer ( Sonia Mann). He is coined a loser, and sheu2019s referred to as bheja fry. Happy is in love with Heer, but doesnu2019t confess his feelings for her. But when Heer moves to London, he follows to woo his ladylove. The story takes a turn when Heer meets successful entrepreneur Hardy ( Reshammiya, again), who is raised in London. She falls for him, and eventually finds herself choosing between her childhood friend, and the ideal man.
For a romantic drama, the film gets a lot right u2014 the love story is impeccable. But the romance never blossoms, and so, it does not leave any impact on the audience. The plot is incoherent, and often convoluted, and the several sub- plots further take away from the experience. But what works in the filmu2019s favour are the actors and the music.
Reshammiya is its USP. Apart from a double role, he is also the sutradhaar, and is hence, omnipresent.
His evolution as an actor is most evident here. Mann, who makes her Bollywood debut with this offering, makes her presence felt, even in the limited screen time she has. With Reshammiya calling the shots, the film appeases with its music.
Thereu2019s the melodious Teri meri kahaani, the Sufi- folk based romantic track, Heeriye, and then the foot- tapping Aashiqui mein teri 2.0, all of which enhance the offering.
Happy Hardy and Heer is a harmless watch, which is disappointing since it could have easily been elevated to become something better. Go in without expectations, like I did, and youu2019ll definitely appreciate it.
Happy Hardy and Heer U/ A : Romance drama Dir: Raka Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Sonia Mann 3
