Review: 'Bittoo Boss'

Film: Bittoo Boss
Director: Supavitra Babul
Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Amita Pathak, Ashok Pathak
Rating: ***

“Moshunn pakadna padta hai moshunn!”

That’s exactly what he does, captures emotions. The visibly dehati VDO shooter Bittoo (Pulkit Samrat) takes pride in his work, sesky shots are his USP. He’s so popular for what he does that people of Anandpur Sahib town in Punjab postpone their daughters’ weddings if Bittoo doesn’t have dates to capture them.

He has a heart of gold that beats for one Mrinalini (Amita Pathak), a city educated, outgoing yet vulnerable girl. When their fraandship happens and she tries to push his ‘talent’ on the right career path, things get ugly. What remains is a heartbroken Bittoo, caught in conflict but not compromised, yet. The boy-meets-girl-falls-in-love story’s not new, nor is the treatment. It even gives out Yashraj vibes every now and then. What’s new is what Pulkit Samrat brings to the table.

So why should you watch Bittoo Boss? You can see it’s made with love. The intention is honest and debutant director Supavitra Babul’s vision of an entertainer (under parental guidance) comes through.

The real fun begins when Bittoo takes to making ‘billu fillums’ in a Shimla guesthouse. His sidekick (Ashok Pathak) leaves you in splits every time he opens his mouth to say something. While making these blue films, it dawns upon them that what Bittoo does best is bring smiles in other people’s faces.

The film is flashy and loud, but that’s only a prerequisite considering the setting is Punjabi weddings. Director Babul’s characters are what make the film click. Pulkit is fresh, confident and carries the film with aplomb, while Amita is striking. Pulkit with all those poor man’s Ranbir Kapoor comparisons stands his own, making an impressive debut.

Raghav Sachar’s music is peppy. Songs like the sassy Audi (wait for credit to roll), upbeat Kick Lag Gayi and soothing Kaun Kenda aptly cover the moods of Bittoo Boss.

Even though the film wanders, with the first and second half almost disconnected, it is an earnest attempt. The makers try to subtly insert a message, one that got the film a PG (parental guidance advised) certification. Audiences may have a tough time understanding the dialogue as most of the film is in Punjabi.

When it’s not trying too hard to impress, Bittoo Boss is worth at least a onetime watch.