If you are looking for a serious heist drama, skip Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021-. However, if you want a mildly entertaining, one-time weekend watch with the family (skip for kids under 10 due to mild innuendo), it serves its purpose. Watch it for Siddhant and Sharvari’s debut chemistry and a nostalgic peek at Rani Mukerji doing what she does best—stealing the scene even with mediocre lines.
Ultimately, Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- proves that some cons are best left in the past. The original Bunty and Babli conned the world with charm. The sequel only manages to con you out of two hours of your time. But for die-hard fans of the franchise, seeing the duo back together—even in a flawed vehicle—is a bittersweet treat.
Final Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video & Netflix (as of 2022)
Plot
The film picks up 16 years after the events of the first film. Bunty (Saif Ali Khan) and Babli (Rani Mukerji) have retired from their life of crime and are now living a quiet life in Australia with their two kids. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when they are forced back into the world of crime by a new gang of robbers, led by a young and charismatic woman named Riya (Sharvari Wagh).
Cast
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the chemistry between Saif and Rani, while others found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. The film's tone was also criticized for being inconsistent, veering wildly from comedy to drama to action. bunty aur babli 2 -2021-
Performances
Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji reprise their roles from the first film, and their chemistry is still palpable. They bring a sense of nostalgia and familiarity to the film, and their performances are solid. Sharvari Wagh, on the other hand, is a newcomer who shows promise as the young and ambitious Riya.
Music
The film's soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman, received positive reviews, with songs like "Bunty Aur Babli 2 Title Track" and "Chaliya" being catchy and memorable.
Conclusion
"Bunty Aur Babli 2" is a decent sequel that will likely appeal to fans of the first film. While it may not be as fresh or original as its predecessor, it still offers an enjoyable ride with its engaging performances, catchy music, and witty one-liners. However, it may not be as impactful or memorable as the first film, which had a more unique tone and style.
Here’s a concise review of Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021): If you are looking for a serious heist
Bottom Line: A decent one-time watch for fans of the leads, but it fails to capture the charm and freshness of the 2005 original.
Watch if: You loved the original Bunty Aur Babli and want to see Saif & Rani fool around with nostalgia; you enjoy Pankaj Tripathi’s comic timing; you want a colorful, undemanding weekend watch.
Skip if: You dislike forced sequels; you expect clever heists like Ocean’s 11; you are sensitive to outdated jokes or weak second halves.
The album was a mixed bag commercially. Key tracks:
| Song | Singer(s) | Vibe | |------|-----------|------| | "Bunty Aur Babli 2" (Title) | Nakash Aziz, Sunidhi Chauhan, Dev Negi | High-energy, throwback party track | | "Love You Jindaa" | Mika Singh, Nikhita Gandhi | Wedding/celebration song | | "Tattoo Waaliye" | Guru Randhawa, Neeti Mohan | Punjabi-flavored dance number | | "Dharma" | Siddhant Chaturvedi (rap) | Hip-hop style heist anthem |
What Works:
What Doesn't:
The biggest crime of Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- is its runtime (2 hours 20 minutes). The film runs out of gas by the interval. The cons become repetitive. The "twists" are predictable. By the third act, the initial charm of watching four cons compete devolves into a loud, messy chase sequence where logic takes a complete holiday.
Moreover, the villain (a corporate tycoon played by Pankaj Tripathi) is criminally underused. Having an actor of Tripathi’s caliber standing in a boardroom looking angry is a waste. The film forgets that the best heist movies have memorable antagonists.
The screenplay struggles with tone. It wants to be a family drama (the son’s subplot), a romantic comedy, and a thriller, but often settles for a loose series of sketches. The Hindi dialogues, which were razor-sharp in the original, feel sanitized here.
Despite its flaws, Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- understands that the audience came for nostalgia. The film uses the original score ("Bunty Aur Babli" title track) effectively. A cameo by the original "Jughead" (the police inspector played by Raj Babbar) gets a genuine cheer.
Furthermore, the music album by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy has a few hidden gems. The song "Love You Jindagi" is peppy, and the reprise of "Kajra Re" (though shoehorned in) is visually stunning. The cinematography is glossy—the film moves from Ooty to Delhi to Mumbai with a vibrant, postcard quality.
The generational gag works in the first hour. Watching Abhishek try to use a selfie stick while Siddhant hacks an ATM is genuinely funny.
If you are looking for a serious heist drama, skip Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021-. However, if you want a mildly entertaining, one-time weekend watch with the family (skip for kids under 10 due to mild innuendo), it serves its purpose. Watch it for Siddhant and Sharvari’s debut chemistry and a nostalgic peek at Rani Mukerji doing what she does best—stealing the scene even with mediocre lines.
Ultimately, Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- proves that some cons are best left in the past. The original Bunty and Babli conned the world with charm. The sequel only manages to con you out of two hours of your time. But for die-hard fans of the franchise, seeing the duo back together—even in a flawed vehicle—is a bittersweet treat.
Final Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video & Netflix (as of 2022)
Plot
The film picks up 16 years after the events of the first film. Bunty (Saif Ali Khan) and Babli (Rani Mukerji) have retired from their life of crime and are now living a quiet life in Australia with their two kids. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when they are forced back into the world of crime by a new gang of robbers, led by a young and charismatic woman named Riya (Sharvari Wagh).
Cast
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the chemistry between Saif and Rani, while others found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. The film's tone was also criticized for being inconsistent, veering wildly from comedy to drama to action.
Performances
Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji reprise their roles from the first film, and their chemistry is still palpable. They bring a sense of nostalgia and familiarity to the film, and their performances are solid. Sharvari Wagh, on the other hand, is a newcomer who shows promise as the young and ambitious Riya.
Music
The film's soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman, received positive reviews, with songs like "Bunty Aur Babli 2 Title Track" and "Chaliya" being catchy and memorable.
Conclusion
"Bunty Aur Babli 2" is a decent sequel that will likely appeal to fans of the first film. While it may not be as fresh or original as its predecessor, it still offers an enjoyable ride with its engaging performances, catchy music, and witty one-liners. However, it may not be as impactful or memorable as the first film, which had a more unique tone and style.
Here’s a concise review of Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021):
Bottom Line: A decent one-time watch for fans of the leads, but it fails to capture the charm and freshness of the 2005 original.
Watch if: You loved the original Bunty Aur Babli and want to see Saif & Rani fool around with nostalgia; you enjoy Pankaj Tripathi’s comic timing; you want a colorful, undemanding weekend watch.
Skip if: You dislike forced sequels; you expect clever heists like Ocean’s 11; you are sensitive to outdated jokes or weak second halves.
The album was a mixed bag commercially. Key tracks:
| Song | Singer(s) | Vibe | |------|-----------|------| | "Bunty Aur Babli 2" (Title) | Nakash Aziz, Sunidhi Chauhan, Dev Negi | High-energy, throwback party track | | "Love You Jindaa" | Mika Singh, Nikhita Gandhi | Wedding/celebration song | | "Tattoo Waaliye" | Guru Randhawa, Neeti Mohan | Punjabi-flavored dance number | | "Dharma" | Siddhant Chaturvedi (rap) | Hip-hop style heist anthem |
What Works:
What Doesn't:
The biggest crime of Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- is its runtime (2 hours 20 minutes). The film runs out of gas by the interval. The cons become repetitive. The "twists" are predictable. By the third act, the initial charm of watching four cons compete devolves into a loud, messy chase sequence where logic takes a complete holiday.
Moreover, the villain (a corporate tycoon played by Pankaj Tripathi) is criminally underused. Having an actor of Tripathi’s caliber standing in a boardroom looking angry is a waste. The film forgets that the best heist movies have memorable antagonists.
The screenplay struggles with tone. It wants to be a family drama (the son’s subplot), a romantic comedy, and a thriller, but often settles for a loose series of sketches. The Hindi dialogues, which were razor-sharp in the original, feel sanitized here.
Despite its flaws, Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- understands that the audience came for nostalgia. The film uses the original score ("Bunty Aur Babli" title track) effectively. A cameo by the original "Jughead" (the police inspector played by Raj Babbar) gets a genuine cheer.
Furthermore, the music album by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy has a few hidden gems. The song "Love You Jindagi" is peppy, and the reprise of "Kajra Re" (though shoehorned in) is visually stunning. The cinematography is glossy—the film moves from Ooty to Delhi to Mumbai with a vibrant, postcard quality.
The generational gag works in the first hour. Watching Abhishek try to use a selfie stick while Siddhant hacks an ATM is genuinely funny.