‘Bad Newz’ Review: An Aesthetic Flop Where Vicky Kaushal’s Talent Tries to Hold It Together

‘Bad Newz’ Review: An Aesthetic Flop Where Vicky Kaushal’s Talent Tries to Hold It Together

Though visually appealing, the film remains superficial; however, the inclusion of clever meta jokes adds a unique touch to this Vicky Kaushal starrer.

20 July 2024, New Delhi

Ayushmann Khurrana has dominated films about sex, sexuality, and reproductive health since 2012. These films have tackled subjects like erectile dysfunction, sperm donation, and gender stereotypes in gynecology. Other recent ventures into comparable issues include films on IVF sperm mix-ups and condoms. Now, Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, and Triptii Dimri are involved in the controversy with their newest movie, Bad Newz, which explores the uncommon occurrence of heteropaternal superfecundation. In short, this is the process of two eggs being fertilized by separate men’s sperm.

The main character of the movie is Delhi-born chef Saloni Bagga, who aspires to be named a Meraki Star. Her mother compares her search for a good husband to that of Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma’s match in Band Baaja Baaraat and keeps pressuring her to go to weddings. Saloni meets Akhil Chaddha, an eligible bachelor and dedicated mama’s boy who owns a chaap store in Karol Bagh, at one such wedding.

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As soon as the pair sees each other, sparks fly; they fall in love, get married, and plan their vacation in Europe. However, Saloni quickly grows irritated with Akhil’s close relationship with his mother. She becomes more and more irritated as his once charming qualities begin to seem undesirable, especially when his actions have an impact on her work. Their marriage eventually ends in divorce.

Saloni finds pictures of Akhil with other women on social media after moving to Mussoorie to work as a head chef. She ends up staying the night with the hotel’s owner, Gurbir Singh Pannu, after becoming hurt and furious. Saloni’s life is reopened by Akhil that same evening, which results in a reunion marked by both physical and emotional closeness. Saloni finds out that she is expecting twins six weeks later and that heteropaternal superfecundation was the cause of the conception.

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Akhil and Gurbir try to convince Saloni of their value before the infants are born as a result of this epiphany. Maa Corona, Saloni’s eccentric maasi, who doubles as a spiritual guide and psychiatrist, has been added to this tumultuous mixture and is attempting to assist her in navigating through it.

Bad Newz makes comedy its main device, following the model of other films of a similar nature. Regretfully, this strategy mostly fails. A lot of jokes and one-liners seem to be lifted verbatim from “WhatsApp University” and fall flat. Whether through theatrical comedy or over-the-top performances, the actors’ attempts at humor frequently fall flat. Even the comedic scenarios seem inadvertently ridiculous.

The film’s rushed tempo is one of its flaws. The quick succession of events, which includes Saloni and Akhil’s meeting at a wedding, marriage, honeymoon, and eventual divorce, seems abrupt and ill-planned. Their relationship’s foundation is undermined by this quick development, which makes viewers wonder if their quick engagement and breakup were realistic.

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Their reasons for splitting up also seem illogical. The movie ignores the value of communication or the possibility that characteristics that are often seen positively could occasionally be interpreted adversely, even though unhappy marriages shouldn’t be tolerated. Insufficient exploration of the interactions between Gurbir and Saloni leaves viewers perplexed regarding his goals and his rivalry with Akhil. The story becomes more convoluted when we learn that Gurbir finds Saloni’s actions in bed uncomfortable. The film’s rushed tempo is one of its flaws. The quick succession of events, which includes Saloni and Akhil’s meeting at a wedding, marriage, honeymoon, and eventual divorce, seems abrupt and ill-planned. Their relationship’s foundation is undermined by this quick development, which makes viewers wonder if their quick engagement and breakup were realistic.

Despite these problems, the film’s director, Anand Tiwari, and writers, Tarun Dudeja and Ishita Moitra, should be commended for their use of multiple meta-jokes. Gurbir, played by Ammy Virk, makes lighthearted comparisons between his character and Vicky Sandhu from Manmarziyaan. Additionally, there are fun allusions to Triptii Dimri’s role. Although there is some entertainment value in these scenes, it is not enough to keep the movie’s two hours and twenty-two minutes going.

Vicky Kaushal plays Akhil Chaddha admirably, incorporating aspects from his earlier parts to create a character who is sincere and loyal, even if he is a “green flag” in the relationship. His comedic timing is spot-on, and his scenes with Ammy Virk are particularly noteworthy, particularly one that takes place in a renowned medical clinic. However, Triptii Dimri’s portrayal of Saloni is unimpressive, with her character failing to display much depth beyond annoyance, and the film’s sexual scenes and romantic moments lack impact.

Ammy Virk attempts to add humor as well, but she frequently overacts. The storyline with his ex-girlfriend, who is Gujarati, is unimportant and superfluous. The film benefits little from Neha Dhupia’s undeveloped character as Maa Corona. The major purpose of the brief cameos is to increase the film’s glamour factor.

Overall, Bad Newz lives up to its name. Though aesthetically pleasing, it is essentially shallow. The movie might have benefited from fewer musical interludes and a deeper examination of the societal ramifications of heteropaternal superfecundation. Vicky Kaushal’s performance offers some hope, but the whole production value of the movie is not realized.

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