Mubarakan
2017 · Directed by Anees Bazmee
Original language: Hindi
- comedy
- drama
The story
Singleton Kartar Singh is left with the responsibility of raising his two orphaned nephews. He asks his brother in Punjab to raise Charan and his sister in London to raise Karan. When the twins cross continents, they leave behind a trail of confusion.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated daylight and warm interiors give Mubarakan a glossy, wedding-season look, with Punjab's golden fields and London's grey-green streets cut together in quick, colourful sequences. The camera stays busy and playful, with wide group shots of crowded family gatherings, bouncy handheld energy during chase bits, and frequent swells of Punjabi folk-pop and dhol-driven dance numbers that dominate the soundtrack. Its vibe is bright, boisterous and warm-hearted, the kind of loud, affectionate family comedy you put on for a lively weekend evening or a light, laugh-out-loud night in with friends. The pacing is brisk and farcical, with mistaken identities and mismatched households driving the jokes, while the emotional core is a lonely uncle slowly learning to trust the people around him. Intensity is low: there is slapstick and some mild romantic teasing, but no real violence, no gore and nothing frightening, though the comedy leans on loud, over-the-top moments. It suits viewers who want cheerful, music-filled family comedy with a warm, uplifting finish.
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