Rajshri Films may be known for their obsession with family dramas and extended marriage videos. But we often forget one of the best films on friendship, Dosti, also comes from their stable. Rajshris' latest offering, Hum Chaar, allows the studio to get back delving into the delights of being with friends. Though they haven't got rid of the 'family' fixation, which is why the tagline of Hum Chaar is 'Family Bhi Friends Hai'. Not directed by Sooraj Barjatya and not having any Prem as a character, Hum Chaar, starring four relative newcomers, is kinda subversive when it comes to Rajshris and yet follows their traditions.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Exclusive chat with Hum Chaar Cast Prit Kamani, Anshuman Malhotra, Simran Sharma & Tushar Pandey.

The movie is about four friends, or should I say, ex-friends - Namit (Prit Kamani), Manjari (Simran Sharma), Abheer (Anshuman Malhotra) and Surjo (Tushar Pandey). They have been thick pals while they were in medical college but had fallen apart after a nasty incident, never to meet again for years. Through Namit's narration, we get to know how the boys, all fourth-year students, used to hang out as friends in their hostel and how their lives changed after the arrival of a self-assured Manjari as their슬롯 머신 사이트 추천junior.

Their fascination for this mentally strong girl soon allows them to go all out to help her in her social causes. After she is inducted in their gang, the fascination soon turns to infatuation. But that fateful incident drives such a huge wedge between them that they never keep in touch with each other for four years. Until one day, the boys get a message from Manjari asking for their help.

The premise of Hum Chaar is very relatable to anyone who has been a part of a gang of friends in schools and colleges. The equation between the fours dosts슬롯 머신 사이트 추천serves some very heart-warming, sweet moments.

The no-frills treatment of the film gives Hum Chaar an old-fashioned feel, which is actually a flaw with most of the films슬롯 머신 사이트 추천from the banner. As a viewer, I was not irked by this, but the attractional value is needed if your aim is to draw the young crowds in the theatres. Just because you have characters using Instagram and Facebook doesn't make it rad enough to pull in the audiences. Couple that with some really poor marketing, it actually feels more like a crime towards a movie like Hum Chaar슬롯 머신 사이트 추천or its talented cast. Both deserve better.

I also wish the movie had better, sharper dialogues to give its characters. Editing is another big issue, as Hum Chaar didn't really need a runtime of 143 minutes.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천There are scenes that could have been easily trimmed and or developed in a better way, like the heroes' fracas with a rival gang, or the needless additional track of슬롯 머신 사이트 추천an alcoholic friend.

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What I liked about Hum Chaar dealing with this trope is it doesn't create a rift between the boys over their common infatuation, or allow the girl to indulge in a romantic dilemma a la SOTY. In fact, Hum Chaar allows Manjari to have a ball revelling in her confidence, and be mentally stronger than all her male friends combined.

Like most of the female characters in a Rajshri film, Manjari is also ultimately affected by the patriarchal values in her family. But here, she is finally allowed to voice her protests about having her future tied up by family values, which I am sure, no Rajshri lady got the opportunity to do. Another interesting subversion when it comes to Rajshris is that here, it is a family who almost plays the villain.

A couple of scenes I liked in the first half was the boys trying to figure out who Manjari likes the most after getting her drunk at her birthday party, and her surprising response. Though the whole viral video sequence that followed looked cringe-worthy, the way director Abhishek Dixit handled the consequences of the incident is engaging.

The second half that brings the boys together back to rectify for what they assume is their mistake towards their sole female friend. These portions are slow, but watchable nonetheless because Dixit keeps it simple and palatable. Manjari's behaviour towards her friends may feel irksome to some (the same ones who feel annoyed about Anushka Sharma not caving into Ranbir Kapoor's charms in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), considering she may be knowing that they aren't really at fault. But from her POV, her anger feels justified because how their small gaffe impacted her future in a big way.

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The twist is sufficiently pleasing and effective, and the climax will leave you with a smile, even if things are tied up in a predictable manner. The music is adequately pleasing, even though it lacks chartbuster material.

The Performances

Hum Chaar's biggest asset is its main cast of talented(and relative) newcomers who elevate the film even when its runtime drags it down. Prit Kamani, who looks like a boyish, subtle version of Kartik Aaryan, is a natural actor and is very effectual in the pre-climax confession scene. Simran Sharma is confident and슬롯 머신 사이트 추천suitably cast as the stronger friend, who doesn't need romance to define her personality. Anshuman Malhotra's boyish charm will get him more admirers and he is a good actor too. Tushar Pandey's small-town Kanpuriya character borderlines towards caricaturish, but the actor's (who was also in PINK) fine performance end up making Sarjo sweet and delightful.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Himanshu Malhotra who plays Manjari's husband is another talented find. Veebha Anand is lovely in a cameo appearance. I wish the movie had more to offer her.

Yay!

- The Heart-warming Premise

- The Performances

- The Simple Story-Telling

- Effective Conclusion

Nay!

- Old-School Technical Treatment

- Editing

- Bad Promotions

Final Thoughts

Simple and effective in execution, Hum슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Chaar may feel like an old-wine-in-the-old-bottle saga but will still leave you with a pleasing taste. Give it a chance and you will be charmed by its sweet, simple tale of friendship, flavoured by fine performances from all the lead actors. When aggressiveness is ruling around us, perhaps what we need right now is to lie back and enjoy the more laid-back pleasures of friendship and love. Hum Chaar offers that in plenty. Do give this a watch!

Rating:3.0

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