Happy Hardy And Heer

STORY: The film is about Happy and Heer, who are childhood buddies and seem to be an ideal match. Then comes in Hardy, who sweeps Heer off her feet. What happens next forms the crux of this film.

REVIEW: Happy (Himesh Reshammiya), a lovable loser, is smitten by his childhood friend Heer (Sonia Mann). Though she is fond of him, she is yet to express her feelings for him. When she moves to London, Happy follows her there. Though he goes there on the pretext of getting a job, his real goal is to woo Heer. In London, she meets Hardy (Himesh Reshammiya), who is born and brought up there. While Happy comes across as a happy-go-lucky guy, who fails at everything he attempts, Hardy is a successful entrepreneur. Heer falls for the latter, a twist in the tale leads to a situation where she has to choose between her childhood friend and her ideal man.

What works for the ‘Happy Hardy And Heer’ is that it’s an easy watch. A little over two hours, the movie is packed with songs that will appeal to a wide section of music lovers. Himesh, who takes up the challenge of essaying two roles, shows some improvement in the acting department since his last outing ‘Teraa Surroor – A Lethal Love Story’. The rom-com zone seems to be a comfortable one for him. Sonia Mann is passable, but doesn’t make a lasting impression. What hampers the film is the weak screenplay. At times, the film comes across as a series of scenes strung together with a barely-there plot. Director Raka fails to create the excitement and tension that’s required for a romantic film. Also, the dialogues fail to elevate the story or add to its humour quotient. The film is shot at stunning locations, which adds to its visual appeal.

Teri Meri Kahani (sung by Himesh and Ranu Mondal), Ishqbaaziyaan and Duggi are among the songs from the film that stand out. There’s also a throwback track in the form of the recreated version of Ashiqui Mein Teri, which originally featured in 36 China Town. Like every Himesh film, the music of ‘Happy Hardy And Heer’ is its USP, and adds to its entertainment value.