Tiku Weds Sheru: Shoddy Writing Ruins Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur's Bollywood Dreams
Tiku Weds Sheru had the potential to offer a fresh and unique perspective on the journey of two individuals striving to achieve their dreams. Unfortunately, the film falls short due to its poor writing and execution.
Sai Kabir's directorial venture, Tiku Weds Sheru, fails to live up to its promise as a romantic drama with dark satire. Instead, it becomes a tedious melodrama that tortures viewers for nearly two hours. Within the first twenty minutes, the film starts to grate on your nerves. It is disheartening to see an actor of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's caliber in such a crass and uninspiring film. As Sheru, he is expected to be funny but fails to deliver any genuine humor. While Siddiqui's dedication to his role is evident, it's hard not to feel sorry for him being part of such a subpar project.
Avneet Kaur's performance is equally disappointing. Her jarring screen presence and lackluster dialogue delivery make it difficult to connect with her character. Her overacting becomes unbearable at times. Despite her raw and real potential, she fails to convince the audience with her portrayal. As a couple on screen, Siddiqui and Kaur's chemistry feels awkward and forced. A scene where they go out for dinner for the first time showcases Tiku dressed as a cabaret dancer in a flashy red outfit. The lack of beauty, chemistry, and sparks in this sequence, which could have been a highlight of their relationship, leaves it feeling half-hearted.
The story of Tiku Weds Sheru lacks novelty and appears to be a mishmash of ideas taken from various scripts. Sheru (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui) is a junior artist and film financier in Mumbai who marries Tiku (Avneet Kaur), an aspiring actor from Bhopal with dreams of becoming a superstar. Tiku agrees to marry Sheru as a means to reach Mumbai and reunite with her boyfriend Binni (Rahoul). However, she is unprepared for the twist that will turn her life upside down. The film explores how Sheru deals with the realization that he was tricked into the marriage and how their love story unfolds.
On the surface, both eccentric and melodramatic characters seem simple, but their involvement in murky situations takes their journeys in different directions. Tiku Weds Sheru attempts to satirize the struggles faced by countless aspiring artists who come to Mumbai in search of fame and success, but end up on a path of self-realization.
Unfortunately, Tiku Weds Sheru fails to strike a chord with the audience. The film lacks emotional depth, and even scenes of laughter or sorrow come across as superficial. Serious moments and intense dialogues fail to hold the viewer's attention. There are instances of domestic violence, misogyny, patriarchy, dowry, and sexual abuse touched upon in the film, but none of these themes are explored in a meaningful way. Even the mention of menstruation is devoid of any significant meaning.
The dialogues in the film are uninspiring, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui is burdened with most of them. Lines like "Main jo bhi karta hoon shiddat ke sath karta hoon and it's a fact" or "Kitni delicious ho tum, kitna jolly hoon main, yeh galat hai ki hum dono marr jayenge" lack depth and fail to resonate with the audience. Sheru's side business as a pimp and involvement in the drug trade is also poorly handled. The scenes featuring these activities add nothing substantial to the film and could have been written and shot better.
Tiku Weds Sheru attempts to showcase how two contrasting yet somewhat similar personalities support each other through thick and thin. However, their stories fail to merge coherently, resulting in a disjointed narrative. If you have nothing better to do or enjoy cringe content for comparison, you might find some value in watching Tiku Weds Sheru. Otherwise, it's best to pass on this film. Tiku Weds Sheru is now streaming on Prime Video.
Tiku Weds Sheru (2023) - info
- Release date: June 23, 2023
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Director: Sai Kabir
- Writers: Sai Kabir; Amit Tiwari
- Stars: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Avneet Kaur,Rahoul