Baaji

Despite a cringeworthy acting by Meera the plot grips the audience with itself with alot of twists an turns. Nayyer Ejaz,Amna Ilyas,OB ,Mohsin Abbas Haider and Ali Kazmi shine in their roles. A great suspense/drama from our industry hoping for more of these movies.

American poet and essayist Christopher James Gilbert once said, "An anomaly has his own ambitions. You can try reasoning with him, but that's like using money to bribe a beast." In definition an anomaly is something which deviates from what is standard, normal or expected. Meera is not less than an anomaly for Pakistani showbiz and mainstream films. Whatever Meera does deviates from what is standard, normal or expected. Again with her new release "Baaji" she has successfully deviated from the expectations of those who are her consistent naysayers. This time she has not faltered and avoided providing an opportunity to them for cracking jokes on her colorful English and shenanigans. From her first scene to last she has given noticeable performance.

Saqib Malik who initially directed Fuzon's video "Khamaj" has brought forth his first all in all Pakistani cinematic product with "Baaji" but it may surprise a few that "Baaji" is not his first directorial venture. Few years back he has provided his services as Second Unit Director to Mira Nair's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist". This may be the reason despite of having a weak story-line, his first Pakistani film feels fresh and same time matured. Wave of revival of Pakistani film industry is all over and new directors are not willing to take risk by casting ghosts from the past but Saqib Malik must be applauded for betting on Meera as main lead. No doubt Saqib Malik has played a gamble and his gamble has paid off well. By all means "Baaji" is well crafted film and nothing seems overdone.

Amna Ilyas as Neha is Ok but two shades of her role does not justify her character archetype. In film she belongs to a lower middle class family of Lahore and works as masseuse. She is naïve, vulnerable and shy but when she comes under Meera as assistant her character takes 360 degree turn and appears to be more confident and dealing her boss Meera's financial and professional matters even clubbing like pro which is confusing. In writing less than required work been done to build relationship between her and Osman Khalid Butt. It is abruptly revealed to the audience that both are in love in penultimate stages of the film.

Osman Khalid Butt as America return film director Rohail Khan does satisfactory job. No doubt he has taken a giant leap from roasting Meera on his YouTube channel to playing as main lead opposite her in a film. Ali Kazmi and Mohsin Abbas Haider have played assigned roles like seasoned actors. But one actor who easily wins more brownie points is Nayyar Ejaz. With his mischievous acting he provides brief lighter moments to audience in such a film environment where director has seemingly restricted every actor going overboard.

Music is soothing especially song "Badlaan" excellently sung by Zeb Bangash, easily one of the best songs of this year. Cinematography is attractive, glitters every scene and editing is hasty which seems like the result of sloppy writing of some brief portions of the script. On the whole, Baaji is bearable addition in the tally of Pakistani films which is Not bad at all and has unexpected ending.

BAAJI a worthy attempt in Pakistani Cinema good to see Meera in a proper role after 90's era and she did justice to the her role and most of the incidents are taken from her real life And whenever she comes on screen she defines that you love her or hate but never replace her she still manage to light up the scene with her presence .Amna liyas will be the next big thing in lollywood she did a splendid job OBI and DJ also did their parts quite impressive Overall nice attempt with good direction (thumbs up for Saqib Saleem ), proper acting and mediocre music ( still need more creativity) #recommended Spoiler : may be movie is little offending to the family audience 🙏

I saw Meera in chief sahab years ago and then I see in baaji. Outstanding acting by evergreen Meera and Ali Kazmi and as well as by all supporting cast Mohsin, Osman, Nayyer and new one Amna. Superb direction, nice melodious songs, superb cinematography and above all good storyline, editing and direction at its best by Saqib Malik. I saw first day first show and see many ladies in a full house show. Support Pakistani cinema and do see this movie. A must watch

From the trailer film looked promising as the concept was familiar but how lollyowod would portray it made me curious with perfect lead Meera in as Baaji but film got ruined in every possible way from its writing to direction to story telling to its editing everything was just poor. Pathetic choreography which is the case of every Lollywood movie so wont blame them much about it.With everything going against the movie performances by the leads were no different, from Meera to Amna Ilya to Usman Khalid Butt everyone looked un-natural failing miserably to create emotional connection. Mohsin Abbas looked natural but again his character was irrelevant & developed abruptly. Only Nayyar Ejaz as Chand Kamal was convincing his constant old classic songs reference as according to the situation was spot on. As film industry we are already way behind the world and by this type of art work we are not going anywhere