Talented Filmmaker Maneesh Sharma's 'Shudh Desi Romance' depicts romance in a complicated yet funny way, that both, entertains & engrosses, at most parts, along-with Proficient Performances from its reliable cast.
'Shudh Desi Romance' is a story about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction & commitment.
'Shudh Desi Romance' is light-hearted & progressive. The protagonist, a confused wreck of a guy, is an interesting person to follow in this journey. The women, on the other-hand, are as confused as the protagonist. But thats what makes 'Shudh Desi Romance' work, its the unlikeliness & the unpredictability of its characters that engages.
Jaideep Sahni's Screenplay is well-done & fast-moving. However, I found the final 25-minutes completely bland. Though it culminates with a mushy moment, the climax, other-wise, is not worthy enough of a much superior film. Maneesh Sharma's Direction is neat. He handles this Rom-Com with the right amount of confidence. Cinematography & Editing are good. Music by Sachin-Jigar is excellent.
Performance-Wise: Sushant Singh Rajput is highly competent. He portrays the confused hero with rare ease & understanding. Parineeti Chopra is flawless. What a splendid performer! Debutant Vaani Kapoor is endearing. Rishi Kapoor is fantastic, as always. The veteran is a delight to watch. Rajesh Sharma does well in a cameo.
On the whole, 'Shudh Desi Romance' is an experience worth watching.