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Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi

out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 7 critic reviews

Bagga raises laughs, but this sequel is louder and lesser than the original.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Jimmy Shergill's Bagga character
  • Criticised: Weaker than predecessor, loud comedy

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User score 4.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critic consensus

What 7 critics are saying

Critical reception for Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi is mixed, with scores ranging from 40 to 70 out of 100. Several critics found it a light-hearted, family-friendly comedy capable of generating genuine laughs, with Jimmy Shergill's character Bagga singled out as a consistent highlight across reviews. Common criticisms include the film feeling noisier and less inspired than its predecessor, with the comedy sometimes tipping into excess, and Sonakshi Sinha's performance described by at least one critic as one-note and uninvolving. Those who enjoyed it tempered their praise by noting it falls short of the original's spark.

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Critic reviews (7)

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  1. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    The only character that genuinely flies in this overlong, overstuffed sequel is Jimmy Shergill's Bagga, who comes out on top as the toughie who never gets the girl – he's fast cornering the market on that role. Sonakshi Sinha plays Happy as a loud, irritable, one-note protagonist whose eyes seem to light up only when she has to say: "Chup kar varna ek chappet doongi", which she says about a dozen times in this film. It's such a dull, uninvolving performance that in response to the film's title, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, you can only say – Toh bhaagne de yaar! ((pause))
  2. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    All said and done, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi is one of those films in which you can have fun with your entire family. It has moments which will make you laugh even if you're watching it for the nth time on television years from now. Whatever is the fate of this film, I want a spin-off film of Bagga & Kaylula.
  3. Sify

    Film review ·

    Overall, this film might not have the spark of its predecessor but nevertheless, it is light-hearted enough to bring a smile to you face.
  4. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    HPBJ is just as good as HBJ, if not better. It has good music too and for a change, the songs actually add value to the storytelling process. This film takes the ideas of the original and it adds a zany new twist to the proceedings. The goofball humour gets a little over-the-top at times, but that's exactly what works for this madcap comedy.
  5. India

    Film review ·

    If you found Happy Bhag Jayegi quite entertaining, you are in for a little disappointment with Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi. It, however, successfully makes you laugh, and that's what should count at the end of the day.
  6. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Save for a few laughs, I didn't care much for Happy Bhag Jayegi's clamorous comedy of confusion.
  7. Yahoo

    Film review ·

    To be fair, 'Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi' is not unwatchable, just something you can unregretfully give a miss.

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Audience reviews (1)

1 rating · user score 4.0

  1. Tejas NairAug 2019
    4/10

    As silly as it looks and really is, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi (Happy Will Run Away Again) manages to make you laugh thanks to inputs from Jimmy Shergill and Piyush Mishra, which is only second to the brilliant production design of its setting in China. TN.

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