As expected, the strongest aspect of the film is Ashutosh Rana’s performance. As Ved Prakash Jaiswal, his body language, facial expressions, and dialogue delivery leave a strong impact
Cast: Ashutosh Rana, Lalit Prabhakar, Anantvijay Joshi, Harsh Mayar, Nyrraa M Banerji, Abhimanyu Singh, Mukesh Tiwari
Director: Abhishek Raj Khemka and Rajnish Thakur
Language: Hindi
Ashutosh Rana made our childhoods frightening and sleepless, thanks to the bone-chilling and ballsy performances in Dushman and Sangharsh. But does the actor have a comic bone in his body? The answer lies in this week’s One Two Cha Cha Chaa, which is truly a comedy of errors with the veteran actor spearheading the ensemble with elan. Even his smile suggests something evil and devilish, and it blends nicely with the hilarity of the story.
The story begins in Motihari, Bihar, where preparations are underway for the engagement of Sanju (Lalit Prabhakar), the eldest son of the Jaiswal family. In the middle of these arrangements, the family’s unmarried and bipolar uncle (
Ashutosh Rana) suddenly announces his decision to get married. This creates an uncomfortable situation for the family. This film could act as an antidote to the 2022
_Jug Jugg Jeeyo_, which spoke about not one but two divorces.
On the doctor’s advice, a decision is made to take the uncle to a mental health institute in Ranchi. Two nephews and a friend set out in a van with the uncle, who is tied up and unconscious. However, the journey soon veers off its intended path. Along the way, suspended narcotics officers, a dancer named Shoma, an escaped criminal Bhura Singh, and an overly enthusiastic police officer gradually become part of the narrative.
As expected, the strongest aspect of the film is Ashutosh Rana’s performance. As Ved Prakash Jaiswal, his body language, facial expressions, and dialogue delivery leave a strong impact. He never allows the character to turn into a caricature, which is why the comedy feels natural rather than forced. Abhimanyu Singh appears well-settled in his limited yet impactful scenes. Performances by Nayra Banerjee, Anant Vijay Joshi, Harsh Mayar, Ashok Pathak, Chittaranjan Giri, and Hemal Ingle fit their roles well and help maintain the film’s pace.
Directors Abhishek Raj Khemka and Rajneesh Thakur make a conscious effort to keep the film rooted in situational comedy. A large portion of the film is based on a road journey, which feels stretched at places, but the chemistry between the characters manages to hold it together. The dialogues are the lifeline of the film—simple, situation-driven, and effective without being loud. This is precisely why several scenes succeed in generating laughter.
It has been a while since we had a comedy that enjoyed letting its hair down. We have Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos playing in cinemas simultaneously. And to see seasoned actors like Rana embrace silliness with all glee is nothing but a cherry on the cake. Here’s hoping more writers and directors think of this actor in comedies.
Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars)
One Two Cha Cha Chaa is now playing in cinemas
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