Mr and Mrs Mahi movie review: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor film is pitch perfect but doesn't hit sixes

Sports dramas hold a special place. We have witness films like Swades, Dangal, Lagan, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and many more becoming iconic. And well, when added a tadka of romance to these sports dramas, it becomes all the more special. One such romantic sports drama that has made its way to the theatres now is Mr & Mrs Mahi. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and others, Mr & Mrs Mahi film revolves around cricket. Is it worth watching? Read on.

Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Kumud Mishra, Zarina Wahab, Rajesh Sharma and more

Director: Sharan Sharma

Release date: May 31

Where to watch: Theatres

What is Mr and Mrs Mahi about?

Rajkummar Rao aka Mahendra is an aspiring cricketer. However, his father cuts his wings and forces him to take care of his ‘Legendary’ sports shop. Janhvi Kapoor aka Mahima is a doctor with incredible cricketing skills. The two of them get married and there starts their cricketing journey. Given their names, both of them are called Mahi by their families and friends. Mahendra who is desperate to earn some fame and name decides to coach his wife to play for Indian Women’s team. Does it go as planned? We won’t give you spoilers!

Watch Mr and Mrs Mahi trailer here:

What is hot?

It is a sports drama and it is meant for all cricket lovers. Rajkummar Rao is said to be one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. He is the one who never disappoints. Even in Mr and Mrs Mahi, he manages to pull off the character well. Mahendra is a sweet character but has many undertones. He is desperate, wants to be a star by any means. Even if it means pushing his wife to be a cricketer so that he gets the fame of being her coach. He is seeking validation but he faces failure at every step. Rajkummar Rao is able to emote all the emotions well. Janhvi Kapoor has done a decent job. The actress has put in efforts to learn cricket and it shows at various junctures. From her form to her spirit, Janhvi is convincing when on field. It is a romantic drama so of course there would be songs. Tunes of Roya Jab Tu would touch your hearts. The supporting cast of Kumud Mishra and Rajesh Sharma have done their jobs well. We wish there were more scenes featuring Zarina Wahab as she is so beautiful and natural on-screen. Coming down to direction, Sharan Sharma has tried hard to knock onto the emotions attached to cricket.

What is not?

The movie lacks depth. We have seen many sports dramas especially around cricket that make you go scream ‘India, India’ or at least cheer for the player. But Mr and Mrs Mahi does not manage to evoke that feel. It is definitely a feel good film but may not leave a lasting impression on you. The first half of the film appears slow. The second half picks up pace but the storyline could have been made more interesting and engaging.

Here’s a video of Rajkummar Rao talking about his struggle

Verdict:

Mr and Mrs Mahi is a feel-good film that speaks more of emotions than the sports. Thus, BollywoodLife would like to give it 3 stars for the efforts made.