While you may not put a ring on this one, you can definitely live with it for a couple of hours of your life. It's a light-hearted film - with a scattered, almost fickle, storyline - bolstered by good performances from a sturdy cast. Recommended! Be warned, 'Luka Chuppi' isn't a life-altering romantic comedy which sets out to make some grave social comment. This clean comedy would get thumbs up not just from the youngsters but also from the family audiences. At some places however, it is a bit weak, especially in the first half.On the whole, LUKA CHUPPI is a funny take on the modern relationships laced with dollops of situational and funny moments. Rohan Shankar's screenplay is effective for most parts and evokes the right humour. The characters are very well fleshed out and most importantly, they are relatable.
Rohan Shankar's story is novel and entertaining and different from other such films in this genre. It's a clean entertainer with a message that's not too loud, but clear, for sure. The second half too, is marked by quite a few laugh-out-loud moments.Overall, 'Luka Chuppi' is a fun ride that never gets too preachy or uncomfortable for the family audience. The first half is swift and packed with funny moments that end in an unpredictable twist.
But what really makes 'Luka Chuppi' an entertaining watch is the nuanced writing by Rohan Ghoge and its execution. However, despite having top-notch performances and hilarious moments, the film leaves much to be desired as it only manages to scratch the surface. Laxman Utekar's Luka Chuppi explores the concept of live-in relationships in small-town Mathura and Gwalior, where they are heavily frowned upon. Watch the film only if that is good enough for you. Luka Chuppi isn't without its moments, but its downside overwhelms its strengths by a big margin.
The comic flourishes are underlined by annoyingly loud background music, which cues us to laugh but so little of Luka Chuppi is actually funny.Lukka Chuppi features five remixes which is a sign of the larger issue with the film - there just isn't enough freshness or flair here. Scenes are stretched endlessly and the humour is limp. And all that can go wrong does.The writing by Rohan Shankar is consistently feeble. They do this by pretending to be married. Luka Chuppi is a tiresome tale of a couple from Mathura, Guddu and Rashmi, who decide to experiment with a live-in relationship.