Rumy Jafry is known for his comedy films. He has made us laugh out loud in the past many times with his amazing writing in movies like Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and others.
He has also directed movies like God Tussi Great Ho (2008), Life Partner (2009), and Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012). All of them were comedies, but now, Jafry has tried something different this time with Chehre. So, does he succeed in it? Well, partly yes and partly no.
Chehre is about Sameer Mehra (Emraan Hashmi) who works in an ad agency. One day while coming to Delhi from a hilly area, he meets with a small accident, because of which he gets stuck between the chilling snow-capped mountains. He meets Paramjeet Singh Bhuller (Annu Kapoor) who invites him to his friend Jagdish Acharya’s (Dhritiman Chatterjee ) house. Sameer decides to join Paramjeet and his friends to spend the evening. When Sameer reaches the house he gets introduced to other people, Lateef Zaidi (Amitabh Bachchan), Aana (Rhea Chakraborty), and Hariya (Raghubir Yadav).
Lateef, Jagdish, Paramjeet and Hariya are retired law professionals, and they tell Sameer to play a game with them where he will be the accused and a fake trial will take place on him. Sameer thinks that it’s just a silly game, but soon, things get serious.
The story of the film written by Ranjit Kapoor is quite good, and the first half is very strong. The build-up of the story keeps us engaged and we surely want to know what will happen in the second half. But, after such a great first half, the movie loses its grip.
The screenplay (co-written by Kapoor and Jafry) and the narration (Jafry) in the second half lack the elements that were required to keep us engaged. The twists and turns start taking place in the second half but the way they have been narrated there’s no thrill in it.
While the screenplay and narration aren’t up to the mark, one department that the film gets the full marks is Binod Pradhan’s cinematography. He has captured the snow-capped mountains as well as the other scenes wonderfully.
Talking about performances, Amitabh Bachchan has given a mind-blowing performance. He is excellent in the film, and his monologue in the climax is just awesome. Emraan Hashmi is damn good in his role and looks dapper. Rhea Chakraborty is impressive and surely leaves a mark. Krystle D’Souza looks pretty, but we expected more from her performance-wise. Veteran actors Annu Kapoor, Dhritiman Chatterjee, and Raghubir Yadav are also amazing in their respective roles.
The music of the film is decent and the title track will give you goosebumps as it’s a poem mouthed by Big B.
Overall, Chehre had the potential to be a better film, but with a disappointing second half, it turns out to be an average thriller.
Ratings: 2.5/5
Watch the trailer here…
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.