Bhool Chuk Maaf

“And as a time-loop comedy, it goes completely overboard with its central premise without being able to create a logical context for the perplexing goings-on in the life of a lad trapped in a limbo.”

“For a long time, Bhool Chuk Maaf looks and feels like the poor man's Brahmastra. Yet, this need not have been such a stew of Ghat meets Groundhog Day.”

“Bhool Chuk Maaf is a surprisingly agile comedy that navigates its premise with wit and charm, delivering an entertaining experience despite its unconventional narrative structure.”

“Bhool Chuk Maaf belongs to the canon of Bareilly Ki Barfi and similar small-town comedies with a message, and can be savoured as a pleasant watch. The film is boosted by performances that are not set to impress but to do justice to the written material and the director's vision, with Rajkummar Rao playing a relatable and lifelike comedy in which he acts as a human being rather than a typical hero.”

“BCM delivers a relevant message in a deceptive manner. The time loop can feel like you are witnessing a number of behind-the-scenes fun retakes. If you are up for it, you can give this one a watch.”

“Rajkummar Rao repeats himself in the same-old small-town comedy”

“Bhool Chuk Maaf suffers due to predictability and stagnant writing.”

“Bhool Chuk Maaf, a time-loop comedy, ends up stuck in a loop of its own clichés. It tries to be a comedy, flirts with a social message, and ends up being the cinematic equivalent of a WhatsApp forward — familiar, repetitive, and mildly amusing at best.”

“...pregnancy jokes and outdated concepts of love are given way more importance than an attempt at bringing a progressive story from the heartland of India. Even Rajkummar Rao can't save this lost in a loop, lacking in love film.”

“‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, is a stale, derivative time-loop comedy”

“The same formula is repeated again and again and again. The same sighs are elicited with Groundhog Day-level grit. It’s all designed, of course. The boys played well for charity. And ethical match-fixing reaches a whole new level.”

“A rollicking social commentary laced with a layer of magic realism, Bhool Chuk Maaf makes a sharp comment on the growing schism in society where goodness and compassion are often measured on a scale of religious identity. The best part is that Sharma makes us believe in his leap of faith for a while, though after a lively build-up, the makers seem insecure about how the big reveal will land and overwrite the portion, making it an increasingly laboured exercise towards the denouement.”

“This is Karan Sharma's apology. It also turns out to be much about nothing. An interesting idea gone away. Poor handling makes it an apology, time to its title 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'.”