When
someone
with
an
eye
for
talent
and
with
a
grip
on
the
written
material
attempts
a
film
[Makarand
Deshpande],
you
expect
the
celluloid
experience
to
be
an
invigorating
and
enlightening
journey.
But
Shahrukh
Bola
Khoobsurat
Hai
Tu
comes
across
as
a
disjointed
and
incoherent
effort
which
appeals
in
bits
and
spurts.
Clearly,
the
fault
lies
in
the
written
material
[screenplay].
To
start
with,
the
very
first
sequence
of
the
film
-
an
obsessed
lover
stabbing
a
woman
because
SRK
has
said,
'khoobsurat
hai
tu'
-
falls
flat
after
you've
watched
the
film
in
entirety.
Sure,
people
do
commit
heinous
crimes
in
a
fit
of
rage,
but
there's
no
solid
reason
for
this
person
to
take
this
extreme
step,
in
this
case.
At
least
it
doesn't
come
across
as
strongly
in
the
narrative.
Besides,
the
goings-on
vacillate
between
interesting
and
boring
moments
constantly,
which
makes
this
one
a
lackluster
affair.
Laali
[Preetika
Chawla]
is
a
die-hard
Shahrukh
Khan
fan.
She
sells
flowers
on
the
street
to
earn
livelihood.
While
selling
flowers
one
day,
a
car
stops
and
she
hears
a
voice
asking
for
flowers.
She
realizes
that
the
person
in
the
car
is
none
other
than
her
idol
Shahrukh
Khan.
SRK
just
says,
'khoobsurat
hai
tu'
and
that
makes
Laali
go
crazy.
The
film
begins
with
a
person,
John,
stabbing
Laali
because
she
doesn't
reciprocate
his
love.
The
remainder
of
the
film
is
about
Laali,
John
and
the
assorted
people
in
the
basti.
It's
common
knowledge
that
a
majority
of
films
fail
because
the
writing
is
sketchy
and
sloppy.
Shahrukh
Bola
Khoobsurat
Hai
Tu
is
no
different.
The
viewers
are
introduced
to
several
characters
in
the
film,
which
attempt
to
take
the
story
forward.
But
barring
the
lead
pair,
the
character
sketch
of
the
remaining
characters
is
half-baked,
which
explains
why
the
film
appeals
in
bits
and
pieces.
Makarand
Deshpande
is
a
gifted
storyteller
and
those
who've
seen
his
work
on
stage
swear
that
he's
supremely
talented.
A
viewpoint
I
endorse
completely.
But
Makarand,
sadly,
hasn't
been
able
to
recreate
that
magic
on
screen.
Experimenting
with
new
stories
and
narrating
them
with
flourish
has
always
been
his
forte,
but
the
expertise
doesn't
come
across
strongly
here.
The
execution
of
the
material
is
a
shade
better,
but
what's
the
point
if
the
film
stands
on
a
shaky
foundation
[screenplay]?
Amongst
the
plusses,
Makarand
succeeds
in
giving
the
film
a
realistic
look,
which
must've
been
tough
since
the
film
has
been
shot
at
actual
locations.
The
music
is
functional,
although
I'd
like
to
single
out
the
Jagjit
Singh
track,
which
is
soothing
and
easy
on
the
ears.
The
cast
comprises
of
new
faces
largely
and
each
of
them
delivers
pure,
unadulterated
performances.
Especially
the
actress
who
enacts
the
role
of
the
hooker.
Preetika
Chawla
has
the
makings
of
a
fine
actress.
Nagesh
Bhosale
and
Makrand
Deshpande,
both
well-experienced
actors,
are
efficient.
SRK
makes
a
brief
appearance
in
the
film.
On
the
whole,
Shahrukh
Bola
Khoobsurat
Hai
Tu
is
more
of
an
experiment
that
will
go
unnoticed.
Director:
Makrand
Deshpande
Cast:
Shahrukh
Khan,
Pritika
Chawla,
Sanjay
Dadheech,
Makrand
Deshpande,
Nagesh
Bhonsle,
Kay
Kay
Menon,
Choyoti
Ghosh