“The script doesn't do justice to the talent of Punjab's original queen, Neeru... who is not given much to do in the story.” The Times of India · 4 years ago Paani Ch Madhaani (2021)
Set in the 1980s, the film follows (Gippy Grewal), a struggling singer, and his musical group. Frustrated by their lack of success, they rely on shortcuts and "jugaad" until they find success with a new duet singer, Sohni (Neeru Bajwa). The group travels to London, where they win a massive lottery but promptly lose the winning ticket. The rest of the story follows their frantic search and the moral lessons they learn about hard work versus easy shortcuts. Critical Reception
: Some reviewers felt the plot was unconvincing or "all over the place," and others found the moralistic tone a bit overpowering. Perspectives from the Audience
“Awesome movie and a good message to learn. I really loved the message in this movie. Amazing story full of comedy.” IMDb
According to IMDb and Letterboxd , viewers had varied experiences:
: The 80s period setting, soundtrack, and the "clean" family-friendly comedy were frequently highlighted.
is a 2021 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy-drama directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. Though originally released in Punjabi, it has been made available in Hindi-dubbed versions. Movie Overview