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A romance between a Sikh girl Naina Kaur and a Rajasthan boy Maulik. The feature film will highlight the vibrant culture of a place which was once the hub of life during the Mughal rule.The film has been named after Paranthe Wali Gali, Old Delhi's famous by-lane known for its wide array of tempting paranthas, because the place will be shown as a backdrop of the film.
Critic Consensus
Critical consensus on Paranthe Wali Gali is largely negative, with most reviewers finding the film flat, amateurishly executed, and lacking in energy. A few critics acknowledged it as a passable one-time watch with likable characters, and one noted the content as strong from a story standpoint. However, the most common criticisms center on weak direction — particularly the transition from the director's theater background to cinema — along with an abrupt climax, unconvincing lead chemistry, and a formulaic premise that Bollywood has exhausted. The film left the majority of critics unmoved and largely forgettable.
5 rated reviews · 1 positive · 4 negative
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Updated“We sincerely hoped that the movie had fewer loose ends and was a little tighter. Having said that, it's a good one time watch and after a long day at work, Paranthe Wali Gali will surely leave you feeling fresh.”Read full review ↗
“Gupta's feel-good parantha lacks spice and makkhan. The lead actors have good screen presence but need to undergo voice modulation for their pitch stays constant. The chemistry between the two doesn't work either. Supporting actors are pleasant, but don't add much to the proceedings. The abrupt climax doesn't live up to the strong initial build-up either.”Read full review ↗
“Sachin Gupta, the director of the film, is a famed theater director and playwright. PWG is his debut film and somehow, unfortunately, he hasn't hit the nail with this one! From a content point-of-view, the film is strong. But the fact remains that Bollywood has done-to-death, the stories of "strugglers".”Read full review ↗
“While the film has all the necessary ingredients that go into the making of a typical Bollywood entertainer, the way it has been presented is absolutely amateurish. PARANTHE WALI GALI is a dull fare.”Read full review ↗
“Theatre is a creative medium and converting thoughts meant for a play into a 'moving picture' require skills of another sort. The intention was to make a good film, but this never got translated into one.”Read full review ↗
“Paranthe Wali Gali is a film without any flavour and it will go unnoticed.”Read full review ↗
“While the film is not extraordinary or out-of-the-box, it makes for a one-time watch. Overall, Paranthe Wali Gali is not a movie that offers any surprises. It does not have your regular masala, item number dose but is populated with characters you will like and a theme you will associate with.”Read full review ↗
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- Release Date
- 17 January 2014
- Language
- Hindi
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