Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay

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*Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay* follows the story of Heer Chawla (Guru Randhawa), a wealthy young man from Agra, who is studying to become an IAS officer, though his real motivation is to be close to his love interest, Ira Mishra (Saiee Manjrekar). Ira is focused on clearing her exams to fulfill her late father’s dream of seeing her as an IAS officer. The plot takes a turn when Ira’s family pressures her to marry her younger sister off first, so she and Heer agree to a fake marriage and a fake pregnancy to keep their families happy and resolve their respective issues. However, complications arise later that threaten their relationship.

Despite Guru Randhawa’s popularity as a music artist, his film debut in *Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay* feels out of place, given the film’s outdated premise and familial melodrama. The plot seems stuck in an earlier era, where the family is more focused on having an heir than understanding the couple’s aspirations. The decision to fake a pregnancy, rather than openly addressing the issues, feels unrealistic and out of touch with modern sensibilities, raising questions about the characters’ choices and the lack of progressive thinking in their family.

Director G Ashok, known for his successful South Indian films, struggles with this weakly scripted Hindi film. Despite his experience, he fails to make the premise compelling, and the story’s melodrama detracts from any potential emotional impact. Veteran actors like Anupam Kher and Ila Arun, who play significant roles in the film, are left carrying the weight of emotional scenes, though they are well-suited to the task. Anupam Kher, in particular, stands out with a more layered character, outshining the rest of the cast.

Saiee Manjrekar, though charming, is limited by her role and deserves better projects to showcase her potential. Similarly, Guru Randhawa, though confident in front of the camera, struggles with expressions and would benefit from stronger material to establish his acting chops. Brahmanandam’s cameo adds some humor, but his talent is wasted on a trivial role.

Overall, *Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay* feels like a missed opportunity. With a clichéd storyline, outdated themes, and underwhelming performances, it falls short of becoming a memorable family drama.