Befikre

<p>In , Dharam Gulati, a from , and Shyra Gill, a Paris-born Indian , experience a following a heated argument. Shyra returns to her parents’ home under the condition that her relationship with Dharam is not discussed. Dharam processes the separation through his comedic performances. Their relationship began when Dharam arrived in Paris and was introduced to Shyra at a party through a friend. Their dynamic involved playful dares, including one that led Dharam to slap a police officer. They entered a , but frequent arguments and personality clashes led to their eventual separation. In the aftermath, Dharam and Shyra reconnect and agree to remain friends. They commemorate their breakup with a symbolic on the and vow not to fall in love with each other again. Shyra begins dating Aney, an , while Dharam starts a relationship with Christine, a French model. When Aney proposes marriage, Shyra consults Dharam, who, concealing his feelings, advises her to accept. As preparations for their respective weddings progress, lingering emotions between Dharam and Shyra resurface. A confrontation during a pre-wedding event leads Dharam to admit he is not ready to marry Christine and still has feelings for Shyra. On the day of the weddings, both call off their ceremonies. Dharam challenges Shyra to marry him instead, and she accepts. was announced by in September 2015 as the return of to directing after an seven-year hiatus following (2008). Intended as a departure from Chopra’s earlier romantic dramas, the film was conceived as a light-hearted love story rooted in contemporary urban culture. The project was positioned as a youthful romance set against a backdrop, with Chopra taking inspiration from modern-day dating dynamics. In December 2015, the studio confirmed that would compose the soundtrack, reuniting with Yash Raj Films after nearly a decade. Lyricist was also brought on board, marking another return collaboration with the banner. and were cast in the lead roles in October 2015. The film marked Singh’s fifth collaboration with after (2014), while Kapoor was last seen in (2013). In March 2016, Singh reportedly faced scheduling challenges due to his commitment to an upcoming project directed by . The potential overlap was resolved without affecting ‘s shooting timeline. began in March 2016 and was completed within a span of 50 days. The film was extensively shot on location in , , capturing various neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and street-side cafés to authentically portray the city’s aesthetic. Cinematographer Kaname Onoyama employed naturalistic lighting and wide-angle compositions to emphasize Paris as an integral backdrop to the story’s romantic tone. Additional sequences were completed in , India, during the post-production phase. The film was edited by Namrata Rao. The production maintained a low-profile shoot, aiming to complete work efficiently while avoiding media distractions.[8] was released across 2,900 screens globally and opened to a strong response at the box office. On its opening day, it collected ₹103.6 million (equivalent to ₹150 million or US$1.8 million in 2023), making it the tenth-highest opening for a Bollywood film in 2016. Over the first weekend, the film collected ₹116 million and ₹124.7 million on Saturday and Sunday respectively, with a total weekend domestic net of ₹344.3 million (equivalent to ₹490 million or US$5.9 million in 2023). The film ranked as the eleventh-highest domestic weekend grosser of the year. Over the course of its first week, collected an additional ₹143.2 million, bringing its total domestic net to ₹487.5 million (equivalent to ₹700 million or US$8.3 million in 2023). It eventually netted ₹602.6 million in India (equivalent to ₹870 million or US$10 million in 2023), becoming the sixteenth-highest netting Bollywood film in the domestic market for 2016. classified the film as “average”. Globally, the film grossed ₹1.3 billion (equivalent to ₹1.9 billion or US$22 million in 2023), and generated a profit of ₹500 million (equivalent to ₹720 million or US$8.5 million in 2023) for Yash Raj Films. Internationally, collected ₹164.8 million on its opening day (equivalent to ₹240 million or US$2.8 million in 2023), becoming the fifteenth-highest overseas-grossing Bollywood film of the year. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. awarded it 3 out of 5 stars, noting, ” has some honest, funny moments, and the attempt to upgrade the genre is apparent, but you don’t come away with anything new.” In contrast, ‘ rated it 1.5 out of 5 stars, writing, “It’s all there, and yet, never quite rises above its shiny surface… In its best moments, it has sparkle, but those are few and far between.” , also rating it 1.5 out of 5 stars, criticized the lack of emotional depth, stating, “What the film lacks is genuine feeling… even the frothiest of rom-coms need something real to keep you invested in its characters.” Similarly, of called the film “painfully childish drivel” and concluded, “To use the language of the youth is attempting to speak, let’s call it Befi-cray-cray.” The film’s soundtrack was composed by , with background score and production by . Lyrics were written by Jaideep Sahni. The soundtrack album was released on 1 December 2016 by YRF Music. All lyrics are written by Jaideep Sahni.</p>