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“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged cupid painted blind.”
Imperfect in itself says I'm perfect and love, abounds with imperfections. But if only, we had the courage to accept the perfectly imperfect.But it’s obvious isn’t it? It’s not enough! But after watching this endearing tale of ‘imperfect’ love, my definition of what’s “enough”, changed.
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Abstract
Born to a song playing on a ‘Murphy’ radio in a dull-bright Darjeeling setting of the 70's, this Murphy baby or Barfi baby has a different milieu. A sanguine mind and wonder-eyes, part-Chaplin-part-Raj Kapoor style, this comely guy has a way to brighten everybody’s life.
But who captures the heart of this deaf-mute innocent boy, is a Bengali girl, Shruti, who just moved to Darjeeling. And among bicycle rides, horse-saddles and train jumps, love blooms.
But all isn’t idyllic in this gossamer fairy-tale world, because even though speechlessly in love with him she can’t love his ‘speechlessness’ and goes on to marry her college sweet-heart.
Albeit heartbroken, an optimistic Barfi moves on, oblivious of an autistic affair. An abandoned autistic girl, wearing awkward frocks, buckle socks and buck teeth, when reunited with her childhood friend, an endearing bond of unconditional love develops.
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Asymmetry
The charisma of this imperfect tale lies in its simplicity. That without any overwrought-dialogues or flashy and dramatic backgrounds the story managed to convey it’s idea quite evidently.
And the way it gorgeously yanks out the sympathy, one must feel for the disabled and showcase pure,klutzy love is enigmatic. It’s a clear glorification of how an absolutely normal or a perfectly-abled human being could be more abnormal than an actually abnormal person.
It’s quite intriguing to perceive that a smart, intelligent and normal Shruti turns deaf to her heart, ignoring her perfect love while yearning for perfection.
And a childish, immature, autistic Jhilmil acts more maturely in recognising her love for Barfi. She, indifferent to any of his flaws, accepts him and savours the life they have.
The epiphany being, that how we so-called normal people lack insight, albeit we have a great functioning body. We lack a basic understanding of emotions. Representing our shallow hearts and incomplete life.
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Direction and Cinematography
With Anurag Basu on board with direction of the film it’s needless to say that his remarkable visual skills added a new flavour to the entertainment industry.
He’s fine ability to indulge you in the world of fireflies, magic tricks and train rides, makes you wonder of his imagination. The enigma being the beauty with which the film showcased small slumps and ramshackle houses, making the audience a part of it’s Barfi world.
The cinematography has a massive role in this movie, making some small scenes quite relevant. Now it could be Barfi’s magic tricks or tomfoolery to befriend Jhilmil, or Jhilmil’s imagination of a life with Barfi.
It could also be the couple’s small ways of interacting with each other through mirror reflection or hide and seek fun.Without any dialogues actions expressed abounds, giving us spot on comic scenes of either preparing a ransom note from newspaper clippings or Cop- Kidnapper, silly chasing, games.
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Iconic Memories
It’s amply true that the movie has been made with utmost love and creativity along with a perfect blend of intelligence and emotion.
I mean how else can you make someone fall in love with this dialogue less film hook, line and sinker. Apart from the predictable suspense theory, each and every scene is enjoyable.
Plenty of scenes are eye-catching but one of the most iconic scenes has to be the love test by Barfi first for Ileana and then Jhilmil, creating awesome sauce juxtaposition of trust.
Then Jhilmil being jealous of Shruti and emulating her style, depicted her adorable emoting side as opposed to her underemoting nature.
A simple scene such as throwing a shoe in front of Jhilmil’s window to summon her or Barfi’s ability to handle her delicately through childish tricks while her own family repudiated her, is exemplary of love. Barfi’s yearning for Jhilmil or Jhilmil lingering around like a child after Barfi are my favourite parts.
And last but not the least the superb soundtrack of the movie and their placement at accurate spots.
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The Actors
It’s enchanting to witness one of the most glamourous actors in such basic roles, doing a, well, fantastic job and yet again proving their versatility.
Ranbir who has portrayed the role of a deaf-mute, klutzy yet clever guy,always finding solutions to the trickiest problems, never once made it feel like he is the star, Ranbir Kapoor. It was, only Barfi we could imagine.
However, Priyankya was unequivocally no less, for to think of a dive like her, playing a coy, underemote,autistic girl is uncanny. And yet she added yet another feather to her cap.
Ileana D’cruz too has gracefully maintained an elegant Bengali girl, always at crossroads. And Saurabh Sharma who played a cop isn’t unnoticeable as well.
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The Bottom Line
I would strongly suggest this movie to those people who are seeking escape from the real monotonous-banal world. Who would like a fresh, impactful light hearted comedy, then please don’t risk not watching the film. Because ‘life main sabse bada risk hai risk na lena’, one of the hallmark dialogue of the movie.
My Ratings for the Movie - 4 on 5
Written By - Shivani Singh
Edited By - Sakshi Singh
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