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The much awaited Bombay Velvet is finally out in theaters. Some of the most interesting aspects of the film, in my opinion, are the visual treatment of the film and the sound design (almost in the lines of a musical). Some interesting performances and the detailing through the film are both commendable. Anyhow, these superficial aspects of the film don’t take it through all the way.

Bombay Velvet supposedly is the story about how Bombay grew into the financial capital of the country and the filth undermining the beautiful picture. But the point seems to be lost while the story concentrates on the tiniest details of the lead characters of the film – Johnny Balraj (Ranbir), Rosie (Anushka) and Khambatta (Karan Johar). The lead of the film, which would probably have to be Bombay, is barely acknowledged.

Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have done a fantastic job with their roles, Karan Johar is a pleasant surprise too (a fan of the way he finds a secret corner to just laugh out loud), Kay Kay Menon in his short but crisp role, is brilliant as always. All the actors have done a great job to sum it up. Hats off to the team for the exquisite detailing with the sets, costumes, sound etc. The script seemed interesting too but most of it is lost due to the snail-pace of the movie and lack of some tight editing. Repetitive fight sequences and shootouts, political rivalries and labour unrest forces you to think if the makes thought you were a little slow to get it the first time.

Long story short, unlike the movie, Bombay Velvet fails to make an impression. It does not deliver as promised and may not grip the audiences as what would have been expected.

Special mention : I am very glad that experiments like these are happening through the industry. It would be a delight to see Hindi Cinema come up with a legendary musical.

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