Aiyyaa
Aiyyaa

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Aiyyaa

2012
Movie
146 min
Hindi

Meenakshi, a Marathi gal with an ultra-sensitive sense of smell, lives her life in her dreams, dancing and enacting her favourite actresses Sridevi, Madhuri and Juhi. Not believing in arranged marriages, Meenakshi awaits her prince when she comes across Tamil artist Surya, to whom she is strangely attracted to.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users58% liked this movie
Director: Manish SharmaGenres: Comedy, Romance, Musical

Plot Summary

Meenakshi, a free-spirited woman from a traditional Tamil family, faces pressure to marry. She is introduced to several prospective grooms, but her heart is set on the elusive and mysterious artist, Surya. Her family, however, is unaware of Surya's true identity and the unconventional path Meenakshi must take to win his love.

Critical Reception

Aiyyaa received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While Rani Mukerji's performance and the film's unique premise were sometimes praised, the screenplay, humor, and execution were widely criticized for being weak and uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film overly eccentric and lacking coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Rani Mukerji's energetic performance and the film's attempt at a unique musical comedy.

  • Criticized for a weak and convoluted script that failed to deliver consistent laughs or emotional depth.

  • The film's eccentricities and over-the-top nature were seen as a major drawback by many.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an unusual and somewhat disappointing experience. While some appreciated the novelty and Rani Mukerji's efforts, a significant portion found the humor forced and the plot nonsensical. Many felt the film did not live up to its potential or its quirky premise.

Fun Fact

The film features several musical sequences where the characters break into song and dance, a hallmark of Bollywood musicals, but often executed in a more stylized and unconventional manner for this particular movie.

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