Watching films that tackle infidelity isn't my favourite thing. With Mudassar Aziz’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, people had expected the film to go in the same direction and that was the point of the movie too. With a million doubts in mind, I had expected this to be just another cringefest.

Thankfully, that wasn't the case. If anything, the Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Sara Ali Khan film turned out to be something fun and genuinely hilarious.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do: Initial thoughts

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It is, unfortunately, rare for Bollywood movies to be engaging in the first half and the second half. Much to my surprise, the film escapes that curse flawlessly. The first half is used to set up the conflict, the characters and their interpersonal relationships.

Everything that is introduced is used as a Chekhov’s Gun. From Prajapati being good with animals to Aparna’s parents. No joke was used just for the sake of laughs and gags. What I loved the most was how, to play out the comedy of errors, Ayushmann Khurrana's character wasn't the only one being pushed around or being accused of having other relationships.

If I had to describe the film in one word, it would be - fun. The second half had me laughing a lot more than the first because all these relationships that you have familiarised yourself with are haphazardly chaotic.

This is the kind of story that only works in Omniscient Trader's Viewpoint. Otherwise, it would have been as confusing as something with ‘potential.’

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do: Direction and cinematography

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Directed and written by Mudassar Aziz, the movie balances chaos with comedy extremely well. The camera placement was also used in a very witty manner. From the Indian flag in the background in one comedic scene to the flow of the story, everything worked in a balanced manner.

Not every joke landed, but the ones that did left you holding your stomach with laughter. What genuinely worked for me was that the women alone weren't the only people with whom Prajapati was mistaken to be with. The queerbaiting was genuinely used for comedy and not as actual ragebait.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do: Cast

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s comedic timing is the heart and soul of this film. Wamiqa Gabbi was also really good as Aparna. She was smart, ambitious and logical, but also emotional. Neither character sacrificed one part of their personality for the sake of another. Even Rakul Preet Singh did wonderfully as the raging best friend who always puts her girlies first.

Unfortunately, in front of them, Sara Ali Khan’s inability to act was becoming even more obvious. Even in those satirical moments where the actors were required to overdo it, she was exceptionally underwhelming.

A special mention to Ayesha Raza, whose ramblings will make you laugh because she is playing the role of every single aunty you want to run away from.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do: Music

The soundtrack is where the movie lost me. The songs felt unnecessary if not forced. The dream sequence between Rakul and Ayushmann’s characters was so clearly made only to add the song that it felt out of place.

The background music, however, was engaging. It blended with the scenes well and didn't take away from the story itself.

Conclusion

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is the kind of film you'd want to watch with your friends and family. It's fun, it's informative, and it's a commentary on how prejudice can blind people and their perceptions. Much like what had happened with the film before it was even released, watching it makes you realise you were wrong but it doesn't make you feel bad about it.

iDiva’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Rating: 4/5

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