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Waste of time

Good concept, poorly executed.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

After the beautiful 'Dasvidaniya', Shashant Shah is back with Vinay Pathak in 'Chalo Dilli'. It's a road movie about two strangers who almost have nothing in common are brought by 'circumstances' to travel together as they head towards Delhi. The plot may sound very familiar as movies like 'Leap Year', 'Jab We Bet', 'Forces of Nature', 'Mr. & Mrs. Iyer' etc pop up in mind.However, I found it to be quite refreshing. The interactions between Lara's Mihika and Vinay's Manu very amusing. The humour works effectively. The clash in their personalities and the funny situations that make their journey more of a disaster, are hilariously depicted. I'm glad the writer didn't choose a clichéd path by allowing the characters to have romantic feelings for one another. I also enjoyed the references it makes to movies like 'Dilwale Dulhania LeJayenge', 'Mr. & Mrs. Iyer' among many others. The Indian locations look authentic and appealing. All the songs, with the exception of the item number, have been utilized efficiently.I have always thought of Lara Dutta who's an average actress at best until now. She really excels in 'Chalo Dilli' and shows how much she's grown as an actress. She nails the part completely. I also admire that she produced the film. I hope she continues doing this kind of work and does not go back to being a showpiece or a bimbo like in most of her previous movies. As for Vinay Pathak, this kind of role isn't anything new. He's had plenty of practice and of course the result is more than sufficient. Akshay Kumar is good in an extended cameo.On the flip side, I felt that the item number wasn't necessary at all. I found the ending a little melodramatic. At certain points the film almost loses track.Shashant Shah's 'Dasvidaniya' remains one of my favourites but I found 'Chalo Dilli' very enjoyable too. With Vinay and Lara's comic banter, there's enough to keep one amused.

Vinay Pathak has carved a niche for him. Regardless of the box-office fate of his movies, the fan-base will continue to patronise his films for the simple reason that as a performer he never lets you down. The same can be said for "Chalo Dilli", his cent percent shines above all. The character not quite irritating if they are expecting another "Bheja Fry" but does bear a slight resemblance. The plot is interesting, a road movie. The narrative does take a beating at few places especially when they hitch a ride after the jail-break. Instead a few funny moments could have been thrown in. And yes, the penultimate moments are an absolute tear-jerker. The Yana Gupta item song is clearly a force-fit and on that note the "Laila Main Laila" remix is an absolute letdown. Lara Dutta gets into the skin of the character as a suave corporate lady who can make things happen. The tag of home-production gives her additional incentive to push the envelope. Akshay Kumar in an extended cameo does a good job.The "Dasvidaniya" director delivers yet another a fun-filled feel-good movie thats worth a go.

Lara Dutta, is a fine actress, but not seen much other than few bit parts. I guess she is cursed with good looks, good diction with Hindi and English alike, as compared to the "Katrina Types". She gets struck with a paan-chewing lower middle class Manu Gupta (Vinay Pathak) who is too elated to be seen with this woman. Lara Dutta's character leads a lifestyle that of a "Leona Hemsley Type" who invariably abuse and curse any one and everyone in sight and has general disdain for the mankind except for her husband Vikram (Akshay Kumar, who has smile of a cheshire cat, good looks and not much in the acting department) who appears as Rama, rescuing his Sita from the clutches of Ravan and Rakshsasa's (the driver and occupants of the jeep-if we have to let run our imagination back to the scriptures). Her trip to Dilli, takes a few major and several minor detours, that the journey could be an expose of "Incredible India" as touted in the tourism flyers. It unfolds the Indian rural life, that only locals and stranded alike experience. It's amazing that just two actors can sustain the length of the film. The scene from the police station to the motel, is below the good movie mark, but if one has the patience and perseverance, they are in for a treat, since the last scene is plainly heart-breaking and the subtitles explain the cure for several ills of the society. The movie is enjoyable and riveting with a hint of mystery to the story-the mystery is, what is next? for this single and sophisticated woman traveler, who seems to be clearly-out of place-to the rural folks and viewers alike!

I am very surprised with the number of negative comments out there for this film..OK it might be a copy of an English film but why can't anybody ignore that and appreciate the amazing performances.Vinay Pathak as usual is in superlative form.It amazes me how he picks up the minutest of details for his character.I won't say that it was like a never before seen kind of movie but it definitely was a heart warming one.A simple movie which had special moments of its own..One special mention for Lara Dutta.She acted beautifully and was at par with Vinay Pathak in each and every scene.An unusual pairing but that was the plus point of this movie.Recommending everyone to watch this film.