Bhool Chuk Maaf, Maddock Films’ latest attempt at mixing genres, stars Rajkummar Rao as a Banaras lad stuck in a strange time loop.
The film starts with promise—a young man desperate to land a job so he can marry the love of his life—but soon loses its footing in a messy, repetitive plot that neither entertains nor explains.
The story begins with Ranjan Tiwari (Rajkummar Rao), a government job aspirant under pressure. His girlfriend’s father gives him an ultimatum—get a job in two months or forget the wedding.
This sets off a chaotic chase involving bribes, shady middlemen, and broken promises. So far, so good. But just when the big day arrives, time suddenly freezes—and Ranjan finds himself stuck, reliving the same haldi ceremony over and over.
Confusion. Lots of it. Bhool Chuk Maaf tries to be a time-loop comedy, but it forgets the key ingredient—clarity. The film is loaded with twists, but they’re not the clever kind. Instead of building suspense or laughs, they just make the audience feel like they’ve missed something.
Rajkummar Rao tries his best. His energy is undeniable, and Wamiqa Gabbi gives solid support. But their chemistry can’t fix a script that’s all over the place. Even seasoned actors like Seema Pahwa and Sanjay Mishra are underused in roles that flash but don’t land.
The film moves between comedy, drama, romance, and even religious reflection—but fails to stick to any. One moment it’s quirky, the next it’s serious, and somewhere in between it’s just loud.
You get the feeling that the writers wanted a Stree-like blend of laughs and lore, but ended up with a dish that tries to be everything and ends up being nothing.
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Still, Bhool Chuk Maaf does have its moments. Banaras is beautifully captured by Sudeep Chatterjee’s camera. The visuals are rich, chaotic, and vibrant—just like the city itself. But stunning shots can’t carry a weak script, and the film keeps slipping, much like its protagonist.
The item number, the “surprise” bachelor party, the mother selling pickles—everything feels like a setup that doesn’t get a payoff.
The real problem? The story is built on a single idea, and once you get it, there’s nowhere left to go. It’s like watching a TikTok loop with no punchline.
In the end, Bhool Chuk Maaf isn’t a total disaster—it just never figures out what kind of film it wants to be. With a tighter script and more focus, this could’ve been a clever comedy about second chances. Instead, it’s a confused journey that’s hard to follow—and even harder to forgive.
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