Review of 'Govinda Naam Mera': Vicky, Kiara And Bhumi Starrer Is All Fun Until The Humor Dries Out

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• Dec 17, 2022 | Dhupali Das

Bhumi Pednekar establishes a name for herself in a wholly different role as a dominant, sadistic woman who enjoys hurting her husband...

Digital Desk: 'Govinda Naam Mera,' starring Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, and Bhumi Pednekar, appears to be a fun ride based on the title and trailer, but the film fails to live up to the audience's expectations and falls flat. 

The comedy-drama begins with Govind A Waghmare, also known as Govinda (Kaushal), a background dancer who aspires to become a choreographer. He is trying to balance his relationship with his "hot" wife Gauri (Pednekar) and his extramarital romance with his "naughty" girlfriend Suku (Advani). Govinda spends his free time caring for his wheelchair-bound aai Asha Waghmare (Renuka Shahane), who is eager to retrieve her late husband's property or plot mischief with his lawyer friend Amey Wagh. In Mumbai's centre is a house with a number of claims. A home with several claims is located in the centre of Mumbai. But when Gauri is found dead and Govinda is identified as the prime suspect, his problems worsen, and his life takes an unpredictable turn.

Although the cast gets to do a good masala entertainer, with Vicky trying to exude the vibe and energy of Govinda, who reigns as the 'King of Comedy' in the 90s, not much has been done to make his character leave an indelible impression on the audience's memory. The film's director, Shashank Khaitan, has worked hard to provide an intriguing blend of comedy and mystery, flavouring it with 90's masala. However, the storyline fails to do justice to actors like Vicky, Kiara, and Bhumi, and, most significantly, Renuka Shahane.

Bhumi Pednekar establishes a name for herself in a wholly different role as a dominant, sadistic woman who enjoys hurting her husband.

Kiara and Vicky dance to the tunes 'Bijli' and 'Kya Baat Hai' and perform some of the best movements. Ranbir Kapoor's cameo in the song 'Bijli' also amps up the excitement for a few minutes.

But even the songs fail to save the badly executed film that tests the audience's patience with its stretched storyline and cringe-worthy dialogues.

Govinda Naam Mera is now available on Disney+Hotstar.