Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Pratik Gandhi, Vidya Balan Possess Amazing chemistry in this almost ideal love tale

Review: Do Aur Do Pyaar (film) Love comes easily. A tornado may also be love. It has two qualities: beauty and ugliness. It has the power to make you feel both euphoric and dizzy. What happens when love gets in the way of marriage? Is a marriage able to survive on love alone? Is it possible for love to occur again, with the same person? What role does desire play in the context of love? And does having an affair open the door to meeting your real soul mate?

Generation Z, millennials, and boomers have all struggled to define real love and have doubted its ambiguous nature. Some people have been successful in giving in to this perplexity, while others have taken a more insane stance. But the fundamental truth about love is that it is cyclical and unexpected. And Do Aur Do Pyaar, starring Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi, examines all of that without ever passing judgment on relationships, whether they are traditional or nontraditional.

“Although marriage is a beautiful institution, who would want to live in one?” the film’s preface raises doubts. The film opens with a montage of rain-soaked Bombay—not Mumbai—with Vidya Balan’s character, Kavya, breaking into her contagious laughter. They are sitting in one of the oldest Iranian cafes in the city when they talk about how love is like a tube of toothpaste and how you can make magic by gently nudging it in the right place.

Twelve years ago, Kavya, a dentist, and Aniruddh, a businessman, eloped from Ooty. Today, the married pair lives in Bombay. However, there is no longer the same spark in their connection as there once was. She’s tired with her marriage and has taken solace in traveling photojournalist Vikram. They are in discussions to start a new life together by purchasing a city home with a view of the sea. However, Anirudh has feelings for the aspiring actor Nora. Right now, he intends to get a divorce from Kavya and move in with his girlfriend.

But all changes when Kavya’s grandpa passes away. In order to say goodbye to her grandpa for the last time, Anirudh goes with her to Ooty, where their bond is rekindled by recollections of the past. They soon discover that they are divided between their loves and their marriages. The husband and wife’s relationship almost devolves into a covert affair that strains their ties with their extramarital lovers.

Love tales were created in droves back in the day, using a one-tone formula, a cliche, and filler to move a story forward. They are new to the audience today. To get a tale about two flawed and genuine individuals navigating marriage and love, one must endure mystery thrillers and patriotic action films with patience.

Do Aur Do Pyaar by Shirsha Guha Thakurta masterfully conveys the complex complexities and messy nature of contemporary marriage and relationships. Even though the story also deals with the murky side of extramarital relationships, the author takes great care to handle it with the highest tact, maturity, impartiality, and tenderness. There is no forced effort to normalize love in any context other than the sacredness of marriage. This lighthearted handling and strategy are what elevate the movie.

There are many memorable moments in the movie that will stick with you for a very long time. It’s fun to see the pre-interval block when a determined and furious Kavya questions her father’s authority and strictness, after which Anirudh and she swallow whiskey glasses, let their hair down, and dance wildly to Bin Tere Sanam at a local bar.

You will not be able to take your eyes off the screen for even a second during the couple’s last confrontation scene because it is so well written, presented, and performed. The authors Suprotim Sengupta, Amrita Bagchi, and Eisha A. Chopra deserve the greatest praise, even if their work may not have the same suffering and passion as a marriage story. They both feel empty and alone because of their disagreement, with Kavya lamenting how much Anirudh has changed and him lamenting how little she has. It sounds somewhat similar, doesn’t it?

Kavya, Anirudh, Nora, and Vikram are all exquisitely developed characters. You will find yourself relating to all of them, even if the authors don’t take much time to develop their backstories. Your heart will sometimes ache from Vikram’s anguish and Nora’s ongoing disappointment. Although these people have flaws, they aren’t portrayed as evil house invaders.

Even if one has never had a difficult marriage, suffered with a partner’s infidelity, or fallen in love with someone more compatible outside of marriage, there are still a lot of subtleties, twists, and turns in the movie that will sometimes touch home. Shirsha acknowledges that no marriage or relationship is flawless and embraces the gray areas without elevating or trying to create a standard in this regard. She walks a delicate line with a great deal of passion and subtle chutzpah.

Be aware that Do Aur Do Pyaar is not the same as Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. This isn’t an adulterous affair that has been Karan Joharized. This movie isn’t about attractive, wealthy people wearing the most expensive clothing and flawless makeup. The people in this story are a mirror of ourselves. Additionally, its dramatic quotient is much smaller. But unlike Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Do Aur Do Pyaar lacks a number of catchy songs that may enhance the story. But this movie’s background music is amazing—kudos to the composers!

Nevertheless, recognition must go to those who deserve it, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna merits special mention for waddling so that movies like Do Aur Do Pyaar might succeed. Hopefully, there won’t be any negative consequences for deviating from morals and virtue this time around. So, this movie may not be for you if you think that doubtfulness is synonymous with greyness.

Pratik Gandhi and Vidya Balan have the most amazing and natural connection. You almost forget that you’re watching a movie because it seems so natural. Both of them excel in the parts that are humorously lighter and the emotionally weighty ones. All one can hope is that other directors will notice this new duo and include them in future films. It is amazing how much poise, elegance, and grace they manage to maintain even when their worlds collide.

With their deft contributions, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Ileana D’Cruz elevate an already enjoyable movie. They capture your hearts and strike all the perfect notes. Another amazing scene from the movie is Anirudh and Nora, who have fuzzy wings pinned to their backs, conversing passionately and intimately in front of a chai ki tapri. This scene takes place outside of Bandra’s Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir. On the other side, Vikram’s talk with Kavya is heartbreaking as he makes a concerted effort to persuade her to remain with him despite all the difficulties.

Do Aur Do Pyaar, for all its wild messiness, will make you want to fall in love. It’s a sentimental tribute to love in all its majesty and grit. Companionship and communication have become the cornerstones of partnerships in this time of swipe right and swipe left and open love options. Who wouldn’t want to experience and receive love? This is a unique film that stands out from the others since it is not typically shown in theaters. It also serves as more evidence that simplicity is happiness and that, for the most part, it is sufficient to capture your attention; in fact, it is your constant desire for simplicity that sustains you.