Murli This is probably one of the best movies of 2010 mainly due to the decent acting by a pair of newcomers which gives hope for the future of bollywood.I don't know if Ranveer Singh will emulate his acting in future movies or improve on it but his role in this movie was really tailor made for him. The plus side is that the characters were more Indian mentality based as opposed to trying to act as westernized people which has been the case for quite a lot of young actors and actresses these days.Ranveer and Anushka complement each other very well, especially in the comedy scenes and the initial interaction. Anushka falters a bit in the emotional element but that can be forgiven. She's young and has time to improve. This is also the first movie where her male costar actually looks more her age, unlike her pairings with Akshay and Shahrukh thus far.The initial story is fresh and good and it's interesting to see the two main characters set up their business and forge a partnership. It stumbles after their quarrel and from there on it becomes a case of following the well used and typical path to a conclusion that was never in doubt, nor surprising. Still, it's worth watching.Songs are great and both actors are excellent dancers. I liked the trio of supporting cast in the flower arranger, the cook and the music guy.Ranveer and Anushka have shown that you don't need a star father, uncle, or mother to make it in show business and that it's the ability to act rather than who's name you have that makes a big difference. Sadly, bollywood will always give preferential treatment to truly awful sons and daughters of the stars of yesterday and nothing to promising and talented non related people. But in the meantime enjoy a little gem of a movie and when "Ainwayi Ainvayi" plays turn up the sound!

Ganesh Salian (salianmoviereview) Band Baaja Baaraat directed by Maneesh Sharma is very good.The story is fresh.The screenplay is penned very well.The first half is smart and brave while the second half is bit slow paced and tends to get boring.The music is melancholic.Special mention of the dialogs and cinematography.The dialogs are smart,especially the one delivered by Ranveer Singh.The cinematography is striking.Performances-Newcomer Ranveer Singh acts very well.His comic timing is sure to be applauded.Anushka Sharma is very good,since her last two releases(Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Badmaash Company) she performed poorly.On the whole Band Baaja Baaraat is Fresh and Entertaining!

saur-78 I gave this movie a 8. One of the best i have seen in recent times. In fact i missed when it was released and caught it at home recently. And during this time the movie had garnered multiple awards and positive reviews. In fact i heard and read so many that i lost my zest for watching the movie.Then saw it on a shelf at music world and picked it. I am glad i did. The movie is pure unadulterated fun. Gives you the insight into the typical lingo of delhi and things you can easily relate to if you have lived in Delhi for some time. The story was fresh and both the leading actors were natural.I can watch it multiple times.

namashi_1 Debutant Director Maneesh Sharma makes a good entry in filmdom with 'Baand Baaja Baaraat'. This Romantic-Comedy has an interesting first hour, likable performances, soulful music & good direction working on it's advantage.'Baand Baaja Baaraat' is tale of 2 wedding planners, who later fall in love with each-other. The lead characters are amusing, but they speak the language one is able to relate with. Maneesh Sharma succeeds by making his characters feel as if they live next-door, and the screenplay by Habib Faisal is spot-on in the first hour. However, the writing in the second hour isn't that convincing and drags a bit, especially pre-climax. Music by Salim-Sulaiman is soulful and acts as a plus-point.Performance-Wise: Anushka Sharma is efficient. Ranveer Singh may not have the ideal Hero looks, but he sure is a natural performer. The chemistry between Anushka-Ranveer throughout is very good. In the supporting cast, Neeraj Sood is lovable and most memorable.On the whole, A Decent Flick, that easily makes a good one-time watch.