Yamla Pagla Deewana

Previously three Deols came together in APNE which was a boxing family drama. With YPD they venture into new territory - comedy. Is this attempt successful ? Yes !

This movie is about journey of sunny paaji to India from Canada in search of his father and younger brother. So first half is dedicated to formation of plot and is based in Benaras. Real fun begins in second half in punjab. With bizarre situation created they succeeds in making you laugh. Dharam paaji, sunny paaji, bobby all are good in there performances but special praise should go to Anupam Kher for his hilarious performance as eldest brother of heroine. There is no much innovation in story, music is average.

Overall a nice entertaining movie. My rating - 7/10

After Apne,the Deols are back with YPD. YPD's first hour is good,but the romantic scenes just do not work and bores you.But the second hour covers it all.In short the second hours just rocks. Having a story which we have seen in many Bollywood movies,Karnik could have worked on the story a little bit then it would have worked big time.But big laughs are guaranteed in the second hour specially. The music is average.Barring the title track,rest all act as speed breakers. Performance wise-The Three Deols are amazing.Kulraj makes a decent debut.Anupam Kher is superb as the Big Brother of Kulraj.Johnny Lever provides laughs.Mukul Dev is truly outstanding.

Overall,YPD is an amazing entertainer.

I am Deol's fan(specially Dharmendra & Sunny) and know that they could better than lot of people think. There one of the first home production was Dillagi a good movie and good songs, then Apne was also OK and now YPD. The major problem of all these movies I have found is length of the movie and unwanted emotional scenes which attracts to only few people (mainly punjabi's). if Dillagi had climax scene only for 5 mins instead of 15-20 mins It would have been a HIT. If Dharmendra had cried lesser in Apne, it would have also been a HIT. And if they had not showed first half of YPD in Banaras which doesn't suit either of the Deol's, This would have also been a HIT movie. Dharmendra and loving son Bobby was doing 80's conning in the Banaras which is not possible in 2011 and on top of than charming Bobby has to do romance with punjabi girl that too in Banaras and suddenly movie take turn to PUNJAB when real fun starts and which everyone was hoping after watching stunning movie trailer over internet :). It was more like DDLJ kind of drama but more like JAT punjabi style not like Sharukh khan style but it was full of fun, hilarious. I would like to give credit to Mukul Dev which acted really well as drunken punjabi. At the end I would recommend movie to all the Deol's fan but also wanted to write my feeling regarding this movie as well that Deol's cannot make audience cry in funny comedy movie which I guess is become their trademark.

When I watched Apne, I was slightly disappointed. Not because it was a bad film, as a film - Apne was pretty decent. However, it shocked me to see the Deols together for the first-time and they're in an emotional drama. Of Course, that's not the fault of Apne but still I was thriving for that one film full of masala and action that the Deols provided millions in the past few years. With Yamla Pagla Deewana, we finally are treated to a wacky action comedy full of gags and spoofs on the Deol family themselves.

Paramvir is an NRI living with his Canadian wife, kids and mother. Paramvir's father had left them with Paramvir's younger brother many years ago. Through a coincidence, Paramvir comes to know that his father and brother are in Banaras and they're big cons. Paramvir goes to India to bring back his remaining family. Once Paramvir reaches there, things go haywire as other issues arise for Paramvir other than just getting his father and brother back. What happens next, is Yamla Pagla Deewana.

YPD does not promise logic. However, it stills provides a bit more than the usual mindless entertainer. The storyline also does not bring anything new. However, it's the moments, the chemistry, the dialogue and gags that blow one away.

The first half is actually plain ordinary. There are a few moments that may enlighten you but it's the second half where everything is properly packed. In fact, the post intervel portions make Yamla Pagla Deewana fun.

There are some minor blemishes here and there. Firstly, why exactly does Dharmendra leave the family is never properly explained. Also, the music is a sour point. The revised yesteryear song which is also the title track stays with you. Also, Tinku Jiya and that's about it.

The screenplay is okay in the first half but the the writers need to be aplauded on the jump they make in the second half. It's a joyride when our Deols get to Punjab. Dialogue is fresh.

Samir Karnik's direction is good. As mentioned, the second half is where he gets it right. From the sequence when Sunny and Bobby meet Anupem Kher for the first time till the climax.Terrific.

Dharmendra looks in great shape and gives an energetic performance. Bobby Deol is good in the first hour but it's really the second hour when he shines. Kulraj Randhawa is gorgeous.

From the characters, it's Anupem Kher who stands out as the crazy brother. He's brilliant. Not to forget two other actos who shine well - Mukul Dev as Billa and Amit Mistry as Binda. Sucheta Khanna as Poli is also first rate. Puneet Issar is wasted. Nafisa Ali is okay.

All said and done, the film rides on the strong shoulders of Sunny Deol. Sunny is in form and in the correct form after a long long time. It's great to see the talented macho man do everything from action to comedy. Just excellent! Overall, it's a treat to watch the 3 Deols together and that too in the right kind of movie. If you are free and need to be entertained, Yamla Pagla Deewana is for you.

I am energetic, happy and glad after watching 'Yamla Pagla Deewana'. Director Samir Karnik brings the 3 Deols together, with such an interesting story, that you fall in love with them.

'Yamla Pagla Deewana' is an out-and-out time-pass fare that entertains it's viewer. The First hour is good, but the Second hour is an absolute knock-out. After 'Dabangg' and 'G3', here comes an entertainer that is sure to be remembered!

The writing is spot-on, which is filled with entertaining moments and awesome one-liners. Samir Karnik's direction is perfect. Cinematography is damn good. Stunts are excellent. The soundtrack is nice.

Performance-Wise: Dharmendra, Sunny & Bobby are in terrific form. They play their parts with ease. Kulraj is decent. In the supporting cast, Anupam Kher, Mukul Dev, Sucheta Khanna, Puneet Issar and Johny Lever are simply superb. Emma Brown is passable.

On the whole, A Fun Ride that deserves a watch. Go for the Deols! Thumbs Up!