The original idiot is back! This Friday saw the release of Bheja Fry 2 and its stars were in New Delhi as part of a whirlwind tour to promote the film. Vinay Pathak and Minissha Lamba lead a cast that includes Kay Kay Menon and Amol Gupte in supporting roles. Directed by Sagar Ballary, it takes off from the original Bheja Fry that released in 2007 and was inspired by the French movie- Le Diner de Cons. The essential premise of Bheja Fry was a group of idle rich men who invite one idiot to each of their parties in order to be able to ridicule him later. Vinay Pathak had essayed the role of the dim witted yet affable special invitee, Bharat Bhushan.
The film proved to be a sleeper hit and enabled its director to return with a sequel that boasts of a fatter budget and wider canvas. Set in Malaysia, the role of Bharat Bhushan has been reprised and a dose of romance injected in the form of Minissha Lamba. Pathak gave a sneak preview of the film by saying, “Bheja Fry 2 sees the return of the good-hearted but not worldly-wise, rolly-polly tax inspector Bharat Bhushan (played by me). The character is back to fulfil his long cherished dream of becoming a singer. To further his ambition he enters a game show hoping to win the top prize with which he can make his own music album. Eventually Bhushan goes on to win the competition which also gifts him a free stay on a cruise ship.” This is the site for a motley crew of characters (that includes an acrid tongue sadistic business tycoon, a senior functionary from the Income Tax department and a giggly media professional) to come together in “an intrepid caper”.
Pathak described the sequel in generalities by saying, “It's a fresh presentation with a new ensemble cast and dynamic treatment.” Asked about how his character had progressed from the original he said, “Bharat Bhushan retains the endearing naïveté of Bheja Fry. It's just that his playground is bigger now and there are plenty more elements to play off.”
When questioned about her role, Minissha Lamba who plays Pathak's love interest in the film smiled coyly and said, “Oh! My part was easy. I just had to laugh at his jokes.”
The bigger question is will the audience be laughing? The coming days will bear out whether Bheja Fry 2 will free your mind.
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