Dream Girl Review: A Lyrical Role Reversal and the Art of Talent Adjustment

Just watched the Dream Girl starring Ayushman Khurrana in the main lead. I wanted to watch this since two years ago when I heard about the catcalling hotline bling concept. However, my expectations weren't much for this movie as:

it is a bollywood movie it's very difficult to make me laugh by verbal or sometimes situational comedy; many scenes from comedy movies make me cringe

But this movie had actual humor. The way Karam Ayushmann used his talent, which most people take as silly, to earn can be an epitome for "Every talent can come to work if you apply it at an appropriate place." Even I have such talents with which I can become successful and use that for a living but the difference lies in taking risks and turning talent into a profession.

The film revolves around a man named Karamveer Singh, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, who is unemployed but his ability to speak in a female voice gets him a job at a call center where women flirt with desperate men over the telephone. Soon he finds out people he is close with start to flirt with that female version of him including his to-be brother-in-law and his father. Gradually, things go out of hand, and how he manages to save the situation, including his wedding, is all that the film is about.

Why It Was an Amazing Watch

The movie was not only fun but it also delivered a very important message, which I liked the most about it. The message was about how everyone has a talent and it is just a matter of finding the right platform to use it effectively.

Not Without Flaws

However, there were a few aspects of the movie that did not sit well with me:

1. Hypocritical Characters

- How can that hypocrite dyke Roma behave with men in such a way? Men are also human beings; she is entitled to her opinion but her slapping, pushing, etc. against men is shown in a light and silly way. When it comes to women, films like Thappad are made. I checked on Google if Phone a Friend for entertainment is legal or not in India. It is. So, W ji should not have been arrested. Ironically, Rajpal used to be a regular client of Dil ka Telephone.

2. Unjust Wives

- Mahi, her character was good, she was that sweet typical Bollywood fiancée of the main lead. But in the end, she slaps W ji after he passes an insulting remark. I don't get how she got to slap him. She should have been arrested on the case lodged by that man, W ji.

3. Inappropriate Indignation

- The hypocrite Rajpal. Why even the hell did he arrest W ji for running the Phone a Friend for Entertainment if it is not illegal? Since when has it become illegal? I checked if it is legal in India and found that it is. So, W ji should not have been arrested. Rajpal himself was a regular client of Dil ka Telephone.

- The dad of Karam. What is wrong with him marrying a young woman? He’s still a man; he can walk, talk, shout, learn a new language, and much more in just 3 days. The one who even in the greatest of atrocities, doesn't complain, and the one who has spent many years of his life without a wife. Why did Karam target him in front of the crowd as if it was an immoral and illegal thing?

Conclusion

Despite the flaws, the movie had its moments of humor and valuable lessons. The portrayal of Dream Girl is a testament to the fact that talent can appeal to any genre or audience if given the right platform. It is a great reminder that whatever talent we possess, we should recognize it and invest in it. The movie ends on a high note, and Karam successfully navigates his personal and professional challenges, which adds to its appeal.

In summary, while Dream Girl is a pleasure to watch, it is not without its flaws. However, the underlying themes of talent, humor, and situational irony make it a worthwhile watch for both Bollywood and comedy enthusiasts.