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Selfiee movie review: Akshay Kumar gets up, close and personal with his superstardom in this mass entertainer

Selfiee review: if you are fine with akshay kumar continuing to do hindi remakes of films from the south, you would definitely enjoy selfiee..

Not very long ago we saw Ayushmann Khurrana play a superstar in An Action Hero , where an upcoming youth icon wanting to take a selfie with the actor ends up dead, and his brother lectures the superstar that all he is is because of public, so if they want a selfie, actors need to oblige. Cut to Akshay Kumar 's latest theatrical release Selfiee, where the actor plays a superstar and ends up in a murky mess of sorts with his biggest fan. All this fan desired for was a seflie with his idol, but things take an ugly turn when media gets involved and it becomes a battle of egos and an ultimate fight between a superstar vs his fan.

An official remake of Malayalam film Driving Licence, this Akshay-starrer dramedy is not a frame by frame copy of the original (I've seen the Malayalam one in bit and parts) and has many lighter moments. Other than the basic storyline, Selfiee has ditched the serious undertones of the original and laced the writing with a lot of humour.

The story follows superstar Vijay Kumar (Akshay) who wants a driving licence urgently to be able to finish the climax of his film and save the producer from incurring losses. His diehard fan, RTO officer Om Prakash Aggarwal (Emraan Hashmi) is given the task to help the actor, and he agrees to fulfil it without following the usual tedious process and asks for a selfie as a gesture in return. But things don't go as planned and a misunderstanding leads to their feud becoming prime time news, while public has a field day with their juicy fight.

I have somehow always enjoyed watching actors portray superstars onscreen; it's kind of watching a film within a film, so double the fun at the cost of one. And this is seemingly becoming a tried and tested formula for filmmakers. Remember when Om Kapoor, played by Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Shanti Om, became everyone's favourite, or when Vidya Balan brought to life the superstardom of Silk Smitha or even Kangana Ranaut's portrayal of Jayalalithaa during her best days as a superstar -- all these tried to bring to fore various aspects of a star's life and their connection with the common man, too.

With Selfiee, things look more real and relatable because of the story and narrative which is not too far-fetched and is pretty convincing. Selfiee doesn't end at being a feud between a star and an RTO officer, but also covers their emotional side of being a husband, a father and balancing it all with their respective jobs. The screenplay is engaging and doesn't let you have too many dull moments. The original story by Sachy has been written for the Hindi version by Rishabh Sharma and he tweaks it a bit to suit the Hindi audience's palette.

Akshay as Vijay gets as close as you could imagine to the superstardom he enjoys in real life. Bearing a charming persona and swag, he shows signs of gratitude for his fans despite being a self-made star. What I loved about Selfiee and which perhaps remains the highlight of the film for me, is Akshay's tendency to be able to take a joke on himself and laugh at it, too. Be it taking a dig at the constant scrutiny on the number of films he does in a year, Hindi films not working not working at the box office of late or a doctor telling him that he needs to do some 'classy films over massy cinema', or even his infamous smile showing his gums , he delivers all of these with so much ease.

It was after over a year that we saw Emraan Hashmi back on the big screen, and he has a pleasant screen presence though at places, he seemed a bit loud and over-the-top. But, maybe that's how some diehard fans of superstars are. That they can't control their emotions on seeing or meeting their 'gods'. In face-off scenes with Akshay, it's commendable to see how Emraan manages to hold his ground.

Among the supporting cast, Mahesh Thakur as Vijay's manager delivers an earnest performance, Meghna Malik as politico Vimla Tiwari is on-point with her comic timing and is given some funny lines. Abhimanyu Singh as Vijay's contemporary is comic relief and hilarious in scenes, but for someone with his acting calibre, he is completely wasted in the script. And so is Paritosh Tripathi and Kusha Kapila, who appear and disappear as per convenience.

And the ladies are once again neglected or have very little to do in the film. Nushrratt Bharuccha as Om Prakash's wife is caring but has a quirky side to her. And even though she doesn't approve of her husband's obsession with a star, she doesn't mind flexing in the front of whole colony when the husband is enjoying his 2 minutes of fame on news channels on TV. Diana Penty as Vijay's wife exists in the script only because there needed to be an emotional arch to the script and that the superstar can use that track to deliver an emotional speech in the climax. Other than that, Diana doesn't really get much scope to perform or showing her acting chops. Even her scenes with Akshay aren't anything great or something that will make you sit and take notice of their chemistry.

Talking of chemistry, I rather liked the song Kudiyee Ni Teri Vibe where Akshay grooves with Mrunal Thakur and the two set the screen on fire. Even the remixed version of Main Khiladi Tu Anari that comes in the end credit is a sure shot party number and not to be missed. In a nutshell, Selfiee ticks most of the boxes that Hindi film audiences look for. So, if you are fine with Akshay Kumar continuing to do Hindi remakes of films from the South, you would definitely enjoy Selfiee, even if you have seen the original Malayalam film. After all, isn't this what everyone is craving for - mass entertainers that can bring audiences back into theatres.

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Selfiee REVIEW: Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi roll out a genuinely entertaining movie with smashing performances

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Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee is genuinely an entertaining watch with a few hits and misses. Read review here.

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Director : Raj Mehta

Star cast: Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Diana Penty

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Bollywood Bubble Ratings: 3.5/5 stars

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Selfiee Movie REVIEW:

We have seen movies on the common man vs politicians, and the common man vs nation. We have also seen the movie on common man vs superstar, for example, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Fan. It is a done-and-dusted movie and yet, Selfiee has a unique style and charm that can impress the audience. The one-word review for the movie would be entertaining. Selfiee is about a superstar and a die-hard fan who lock horns with each other for a selfie. The film showcases how a fan who loves and idolise his superstar tries to bring his superstar down after a series of misunderstandings.

It showcases the epic face-off between the star and a fan is hell entertaining. Interestingly, since you know both the sides of the story, you actually start rooting for both Vijay Kumar and Om Prakash Agarwal. Well, that’s how the story grabs your attention despite rolling out a predictable story. It is quite evident that what is going to happen next; however, Raj Mehta makes the face-off so interesting that you forget about the other aspects.

Considering that it is a Raj Mehta directorial venture featuring Akshay Kumar, we saw the right amount of humour that will surely tickle your funny bone. For really psyched me was to see full masala movie that too coming from Mehta who is often seen making family dramas. From exhibiting Akshay’s larger-than-life superstar character to the epic face-off, Selfiee is indeed an entertaining watch.

Bollywood superstar Vijay Kumar needs to obtain a new driving license from the RTO officer, Om Prakash Agarwal, a diehard fan of Vijay. But a series of misunderstandings lead to a war of words between the two, eventually escalating into a feud which is played out in front of the media and the entire country. Does Vijay get his driver’s licence? Will the face-off between the star and the fan resolve?

Star Performances:

Akshay Kumar is the star of the film for sure. He essays the role of a superstar Vijay Kumar and trust me, he lives like his real-life character in the movie with a few changes and that’s the best part about his character. In the movie, Vijay says that he has no time for anything as he has to make 5-6 movies and 2 OTTs and several brand endorsements and that’s exactly what Akshay Kumar is known for. It is quite funny to keep that aspect in his character which is also giving it back to the trolls who have been criticising him for doing so many films.

I liked how Raj Mehta kept his character genuine and subtle instead of going all loud and berserk as he is a superstar. Akshay doesn’t just play his part but lives it like a genuine superstar. I loved how his character was not loud and unreasonable as he plays a superstar. Raj Mehta kept the raw and real side of him and that’s when you feel the connection. You will feel like hooting at every Akshay Kumar style, his unique walk, his swag and his charm.

Emraan Hashmi essays the role of RTO officer Om Prakash Agarwal who is a die-hard fan of superstar Vijay Kumar. Emraan impresses me with his performance in the movie. From being vulnerable and hopeless to being a stern and sharp officer, Emraan does a fab job of bringing out the cunning and innocent side of the character. 

On the other hand, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Diana Penty have given a reasonable performance in their limited screentime. They are not shown much in the movie and have nothing significant to offer but they do demand attention.

Direction/Screenplay:

Raj Mehta, director of Selfiee, seemed to have tried his hands at making a full masala entertainer and must say, it turned out to be quite good. Looking at his previous films, Good Newwz and JuggJug Jeeyo, we got a light-hearted family entertainer; however, when it comes to Selfiee, it seems like Raj Mehta also tried his hands on giving the audience a full-blown commercial movie. From using slow-motion shots, larger than life songs to swag-loaded actions, Raj went out and about with Selfiee which was quite eye-grabbing for me. Considering that I have not seen such things before, it was surely an entertaining watch.

Drawbacks :

First and foremost, Selfiee gives a predictable story, you just know what’s going to happen next or who did what. There are quite a few scenes that were a letdown, thus, making the movie a little unreal and too made up. Yes, Bollywood films are to be enjoyed more than finding logic in them; however, some were too far from being realistic. Since when media are allowed in the RTO office? Since when school children are made to watch TV during school hours? How come there was no action taken on people who raised a hand to the public servant that is the police officer? A fight for a simple license seems like an over dramatic but it is an entertaining watch.

Speaking about the story, yes, it can get a little over-the-top or overtly dramatic but it will surely leave you with a happy smile. Yes, the concept of a superstar vs a common man is and dusted formula but the execution and storyline surely bring freshness to the script. Raj Mehta’s sole reason was always giving the audience a light-hearted movie that stays with you forever and Selfiee is no exception.

Conclusion :

Overall, Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee is genuinely an entertaining watch with a few hits and misses. Even though it gets a little predictable from the start, you will still enjoy it. Watch it for the smashing performances by Akshay and Emraan as well as for Raj Mehta’s direction which will surely leave you starstruck.

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आरटीओ इंस्पेक्टर ओम प्रकाश अग्रवाल (इमरान हाशमी), जिसकी पोस्टिंग भोपाल जैसे खूबसूरत शहर में है। वह फिल्म स्टार विजय कुमार (अक्षय कुमार) का बड़ा फैन है, वह उनसे मिलने के लिए और सिर्फ एक सेल्फी लेने के लिए किसी भी हद तक जाने के लिए तैयार है। वह फिल्म स्टार विजय कुमार को भगवान की तरह से पूजता है और उनकी सारी मूवीज देखता है। फिल्म देखने के बाद वह विजय कुमार को मैसेज भी करता है कि मूवी उसे कैसी लगी? 

एक दिन विजय कुमार मूवी की शूटिंग करने के लिए भोपाल आता है, तो ओम प्रकाश और उसका बेटा गप्पू सेल्फी लेने के लिए विजय कुमार के पास जाते हैं। वहां उन लोगों को विजय कुमार की सेल्फी नहीं मिल पाती है। फिर शूटिंग की लोकेशन के लिए विजय कुमार को लाइसेंस की जरूरत होती है। तो फिर विजय कुमार और ओम प्रकाश का आमना सामना होता है। अब कहानी कुछ ऐसे मोड़ लेती है कि दोनों एक दूसरे के खिलाफ हो जाते हैं। अब विजय कुमार को लाइसेंस और ओम प्रकाश को सेल्फी मिल पाती है या नहीं। ये आपको मूवी देखकर पता लगेगा। 

कैसा है डायरेक्शन 

राज मेहता बॉलीवुड के उन डायरेक्टर में शुमार हैं जो छोटे छोटे मूमेंट से दर्शकों का दिल जीतते हैं और उनके चेहरों पर मुस्कान लाते हैं। लेकिन इस बार उनका ये जादू चलता नजर नहीं आ रहा। फिल्म देखते हुए आपको कई बार डायरेक्शन में कसावट की कमी देखने को मिलेगी। अगर आप फिल्म का ट्रेलर देख चुके हैं तो आपको फिल्म में मुश्किल से ही कुछ नया मिलेगा। ओवरऑल कहा जाए तो राज मेहता का डायरेक्शन पिछली फिल्मों के मुकाबले खराब था।

फीमेल किरदारों को नहीं मिला स्क्रीन टाइम

कहानी एकदम सीधी है, जिसे दर्शक आसानी से जान जाते हैं, स्क्रीन प्ले बिखरा हुआ है। ओम प्रकाश की वाइफ मिंटी (नुसरत भरूचा) और विजय कुमार की वाइफ के रोल में डायना पेंटी के लिए कहानी में कुछ खास नहीं था और ना ही डायरेक्टर राज मेहता ने उन्हें ज्यादा स्क्रीन टाइम दिया। अक्षय कुमार पिछली फिल्मों की तरह ही लगे हैं। हां इमरान हाशमी पिछली कुछ फिल्मों से अपने लिए अलग तरह के रोल चुन रहे हैं और उन्होंने अपनी भूमिका ठीक तरह से निभाई है। विलेन बने अभिमन्यु सिंह जब-जब स्क्रीन पर आते हैं दर्शको के चेहरे खिल जाते हैं। अगर आप अक्षय और इमरान के फैन हैं, तो मूवी देखने जा सकते हैं।

लाउड म्यूजिक और रीमिक्स गानों का कचरा  

फिल्म के म्यूजिक की बात की जाए तो बैक ग्राउंड म्यूजिक बहुत लाउड है, जो कई जगह दर्शकों के लिए असहनीय भी लग सकता है। अनु मलिक ने इस फिल्म में जो रीमिक्स गानों की दुकान खोली है वह शायद 4 दिन में ही लोग भूल जाएंगे। 

क्या है सबसे बड़ी कमजोरी 

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लगातार चार सुपरफ्लॉप फिल्में दे चुके अभिनेता अक्षय कुमार के करियर का बहुत बड़ा दारोमदार शुक्रवार को रिलीज हो रही फिल्म ‘सेल्फी’ पर टिका है। फिल्म ‘सूर्यवंशी’ के बाद से अक्षय की चार मेगा बजट फिल्में ‘बच्चन पांडे’, ‘सम्राट पृथ्वीराज’, ‘रक्षा बंधन’ और ‘रामसेतु’ बॉक्स ऑफिस पर बुरी तरह फ्लॉप रहीं। इसके अलावा ‘अतरंगी रे’ और ‘कठपुतली’ को फिल्म वितरक ही नहीं मिले जिसके चलते इन दोनों को सीधे ओटीटी पर रिलीज करना पड़ा। फिल्म 'सेल्फी' उनकी इस साल की पहली फिल्म है। अक्षय कुमार अक्सर इस बात को कहते आते हैं कि अपनी फ्लॉप फिल्मों के जिम्मेदार वह खुद हैं और फिल्मों के चुनाव को लेकर उन्हें अपना नजरिया बदलना पड़ेगा। लेकिन, अपनी ही बात पर वह गौर भी करते होंगे, 'सेल्फी' देखकर लगता नहीं है।

निर्माता करण जौहर की इस फिल्म में अक्षय कुमार एक सुपरस्टार की ही भूमिका में नजर आने वाले हैं जिसका परिवहन विभाग के एक अधिकारी से पंगा हो जाता है। कभी इस अधिकारी को एक सेल्फी के लिए न मिल पाने वाले इस सुपरस्टार को हालात से मजबूर होकर इसी अधिकारी के दफ्तर आना पड़ता है। अहं के टकराव पर बनी ये फिल्म दक्षिण भारतीय फिल्म ‘ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस’ की रीमेक है और जिस तरह से बॉक्स ऑफिस पर दक्षिण की फिल्मों की हिंदी रीमेक एक के बाद एक फ्लॉप हो रही हैं, उसे देखते हुए अक्षय कुमार, इमरान हाशमी, नुसरत भरूचा, डायना पेंटी और राहुल देव स्टारर इस फिल्म की एडवांस बुकिंग न के बराबर हुई है और सोशल मीडिया पर फिल्म ‘सेल्फी’ के सितारों की फोटो और वीडियोज की जैसी बाढ़ देखने को मिली है, उसे देखते हुए भी फिल्म को लेकर आम दर्शकों मे ज्यादा चाव देखने को नहीं मिल रहा है।

‘आत्मसम्मान जब दिल पर आ जाए तो दिमाग खराब हो जाता है।’ ‘अच्छे इंसान बनो फिल्म अपने आप चलेगी’, ‘एक बेटे का हीरो उसका बाप होता है और एक बेटा अपने हीरो को हारता हुआ नहीं देख सकता है’, जैसे चलताऊ संवादों के साथ फिल्म ‘सेल्फी’ की कहानी आगे बढ़ती है। पूरी फिल्म में अक्षय कुमार अपनी ही महिमा का गुणगान करते नजर आए हैं। मसलन, वह कितने व्यस्त हैं। साल में चार फिल्में, दो ओटीटी के लिए है। इसमें कई विज्ञापन, लाइव इवेंट और रियलिटी शो भी शामिल हैं। इन सब जुमलों के अलावा अगर अक्षय कुमार अच्छी कहानी का चयन करते और अपनी परफॉर्मेंस पर ध्यान देते तो शायद यह फिल्म दर्शकों को पसंद आती भी।  Ajay Kajol Love Story: जब अजय-काजोल की जिंदगी में हुई 'हलचल', फिर दोनों के दिल ने कहा- प्यार तो होना ही था

फिल्म के निर्देशक राज मेहता 'सेल्फी' से पहले 'गुड न्यूज' और 'जुग जुग जियो' जैसी फिल्मों का निर्देशन कर चुके हैं। 'सेल्फी' की शूटिंग उन्होंने बहुत भव्य स्तर पर की है। एक फिल्म को बनाने में जितनी तकनीक और विजुअल इफेक्ट्स की जरूरत होती है, सब कुछ फिल्म में है, सिवाय एक अच्छी कहानी के। फिल्म की सिनेमाटोग्राफी बहुत अच्छी है। लेकिन म्यूजिक कुछ खास नहीं। शायद इसीलिए माया गोविंद के लिखे गाने 'मैं खिलाड़ी तू अनाड़ी' के रीमिक्स की भी जरूरत पड़ गई।

अभिनय के मामले में अक्षय कुमार से अब कुछ खास नया होता नहीं है। अब तो परदे पर भी दिखने लगा कि वह संवाद सामने किसी चीज पर अटकाए गए कागज को देखकर पढ रहे हैं। उनकी आंखों की पुतलियां सब बता देती हैं और चूंकि सारा ध्यान संवाद को पढ़ने पर होता है लिहाजा चेहरे पर भाव बदलने का अक्षय को ध्यान ही नहीं रहता। देखा जाए तो फिल्म में अक्षय कुमार से बेहतर अभिनय इमरान हाशमी ने किया है। लेकिन, उनकी कद काठी इस किरदार में उनका साथ नहीं दे पाती है। नुसरत भरुचा, डायना पेंटी, अभिमन्यु सिंह, महेश ठाकुर जैसे कलाकारों का अभिनय सामान्य रहा। नगर सेविका की छोटी सी भूमिका में मेघना मालिक ने जरूर दर्शको का ध्यान अपनी तरफ खींचा है। Sanjay Leela Bhansali: परफेक्शन के साथ हर किरदार पर काम करते हैं भंसाली, मिल चुके हैं बड़े-बड़े सम्मान

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Akshay kumar and emraan hashmi starrer comedy film selfiee is all set to release tomorrow in theatres, february 23. let's take a look at what netizens are saying about the film..

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer comedy film Selfiee is all set to release tomorrow in theatres, February 23. The film is a remake of the Malayalam movie Driving Licence, which starred Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. The film marks Emraan Hashmi's silver screen return after 2021's debacles Chehre and Dybukk. Selfiee is an important movie for both actors, as even Akshay Kumar's last few films have failed miserably at the box office.

Selfiee is Akki's first release of 2023, and fans are already excited to see if their favourite star has something new for them or not. Though we have to wait for the final verdict as the film will be released tomorrow. Early Twitter reviews of Selfiee have already started to pour in, and we bring you what people are saying about Akshay's movie.

SELFIEE TWITTER REVIEW

As Selfiee opens to theatres On Friday, February 24, Akshya Kumar's fans are already rooting for the film to become a superhit, breaking all records. Meanwhile, there are a few early reviews coming in before its release. A few netizens took to the microblogging site Selfiee and called the film a complete family entertainer, while some called it a "fan film." Check out some tweets here, before you book your tickets to watch the movie in theatres.

#SelfieeReview is Positive... Raj Mehta has Made a Good Movie .. Many Are Saying Family Entertainment Flim + Comedy .. More Reviews Will Come Today Evening Onwards .. — Charllie #Selfiee This Friday in Cinemas 💫 (@Akkians_Old) February 22, 2023

Just finished watching #Selfiee FAMILY ENTERTAINER ⭐⭐⭐✨ It's not a film it's a fan film 🎥 Bohut clean story and with Raj Mehta comedy twist was fab Songs jitne release hai uske aadhe bhi nhi film main that's a plus point Simple story hai mujhe bohut sahi lagi to be honest💫 pic.twitter.com/OE8P8xGtHM — Samir Sonawane (@samir_sonawane) February 22, 2023

#Selfiee is all set for a good opening tomorrow led by #AkshayKumar 's fun and entertaining promotion and #EmraanHashmi 's encouraging support. Advance booking has picked up now and current booking will lead the final outcome. pic.twitter.com/jPJIGUt9gW — Nitesh Naveen (@NiteshNaveenAus) February 23, 2023

#Selfie genuinely liked a massy comedy trailer! Loved seeing Emraan hasmi!! — Lisha (@i_ishqbaaaz) January 22, 2023

Wonder. I didn't think that the trailer for the movie "Selfie" would be so good. In the last 4–5 years, Bollywood has made a lot of bad movies. But this film looks clean. Emraan Hashmi has become a amazing actor. Akshay is also good. #AkshayKumar𓃵 #EmraanHashmi #selfiee pic.twitter.com/xPWZY0G9Fx — Entertainment Surge - Celebs, News, Trends & More. (@enter10surge) January 22, 2023

ABOUT SELFIEE

Helmed by Raj Mehta, Selfiee is a remake of the Malayalam film, Driving Licence starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu in lead roles. Emrran Hashmi will be seen playing the role of Suraj, while Akshay will reprise Prithviraj's character. Going by the trailer, Selfiee looks fun and filled with comedy, which Akki is known for. Expectations surrounding the film are high. However, the excitement and advance booking appear to be moderate.We need to wait and see how the film performs on its first day of release.

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