Meri Pyaari Bindu | FC Retake | Ayushmann Khurrana, Parineeti Chopra | Film Companion

On this month's episode of FC Retake, Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai dissect Meri Pyaari Bindu starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra. From its music, to the old world Bengali charm and the anecdotal writing - What were some of your favourite moments from the Akshay Roy directed film?
Note: This video was shot last month before the country went into lockdown. Hope you are safe and indoors enjoying the content we are producing for you.
Location Courtesy: The Habitat, Khar
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This video was shot last month before the country went into lockdown. Hope you are safe and indoors and enjoying the content we are producing for you. Here's a playlist curated by writer Varun Grover, to lift your spirits while you self-isolate: www.filmcompanion.in/varun-grover-curates-a-music-playlist-to-lift-your-spirits-while-you-self-isolate-ar-rahman-rockstar-kajrare-bunty-aur-babli/

[@shuklasays]

Do retake please DETECTIVE BYOMKESH BAKSHY......a masterpiece from dibakar

[@nabeelkhann12]

I was waiting for this the whole month. Please don't stop it. We really enjoy it.

[@saptaparnabhattacharyya5545]

Thanks Anupama, for bringing us these films again, which some of us had even liked immensely when they had released. In the times of mindless crude comedy logic less films churning out crores at the box office, it is heartening to see you pick these so called ‘flop’ films and give them a second chance to be discussed and suggested to others who have still not watched them.... we do keep looking out for more such re-reviews... keep them coming 👍🏻👍🏻

[@iamajay1]

This movie really was beautiful. Can you do Amitabh Bachchan's Rann and zero. Zero is new but I think it's not as bad as it was thought

[@rahulvishnoi3700]

@@iamajay1 I loved Zero.

[@akash19111993]

I still get teary-eyed and my throat fills up every time I rewatch the last sequence of Mana Ki Hum Yaar Nahin, and I've done it hundreds of times. It is, without a doubt, a deeply personal film. The very idea of realization that you can not spend your life with the only person you ever loved, damn. Despite all their flaws and everything they did to you and you did to them, the love simply doesn't wish to die, and you realize there is a whole life in front of you to spend with that feeling. Really well-made movie. Love that it got into FC retake, this special one will touch a few very individuals who can really relate to it.

[@monikabhandari5908]

Yes Akash. The last sequence is so beautiful, feels like a different movie altogether.

[@wrathg]

Yeah man. Totally agree. I went to theater and I was crying, my friend was bored just like I was bored and felt trapped during one of the golmals.

[@divesh613]

Even I cried...

[@saranshjoshi3167]

Exactly my feeling.

[@kunaljana2261]

I feel Meri Pyari Bindu is one of the most underrated movie in the last few years. It was a real fresh idea, where all the movies say u should pursue the one u love with all your heart and you should not back down till you get her and all, but this movie just says that let that person go, Don't push, and you can still be happy. The dance in the last scene and the lyrics of "Maana k" sums up the movie beautifully. Happy that you revisited it. Already watched it about 2-3 times in the past. Will give it a watch again.

[@Hemang66]

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[@seemonjena659]

I still remember the first time I watched this amazing movie. I just could not understand why it did not fared well at the BO. It shows love in its most purest form. Even if the person you love does not loves you back as deeply as you do but respecting his or her decision of moving on is testament to the fact that your love for the other person is pure. In this fast paced era where even feelings are changeable as weather finally there is a movie where the hero is completely fine with his love not loving him back but is just happy with the fact that the person whom he loves is living a satisfied life. Maane ke hum yaa nahin is an emotion and Sonu Nigam Sir sung it so so well.

[@AryanM3879]

Another underrated bollywood rom com would be Hasee toh phasee

[@gaurinadkarni]

Me and my husband love that movie. Wish they would retake that !!

[@boodhababa]

This movie is such amazeballs.parineeti is a good actress , but Siddharth was so natural to the role.the quirkiness of this movie was unique , where the heroine is a nerd. all the other casting was pitch perfect. The music was superb by Vishal Shekhar , the little gem which is not talked much about is the gujarati rap. Finally , this movie tells me that bollywood could make original , fresh love stories

[@pratyashajena1345]

That was one of the best❤️

[@indianfoodie9403]

I am liking the retake series more and more with each episode. This movie was so realistic - you love, you lose but you act blase whenever you meet again.

[@Haribollll]

I just feel Ayushman will look back at his filmography and will be so overwhelmed. He has done some marvelous movies.

[@AtulSingh-uu9vt]

Please do a retake on Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera as well

[@yatharthb4172]

it is highly appreciated

[@zayedkhan929]

Atul Singh in film circles, it’s actually overrated

[@AtulSingh-uu9vt]

@@zayedkhan929 Not a lot of general audience have seen it..Also it is one of the last good love stories made by bollywood in recent times

[@shivendrasingh1924]

Yes. It did well in the critcs circle. But not a success at Box Office. So you guys can do a retake on Lootera.

[@AryanM3879]

This can be done for every Motwane film.

[@rishabmahajan9419]

I really liked Parineeti in the film. Adding to Rahul's point of Bindu being portrayed through Abhimanyu's gaze, I felt she looked like a glamourous dream because Abhimanyu who couldn't get her, saw her as his unattainable fantasy who was perfect and was and will be the love of his life.

[@merin9298]

Yes!!!!Nd parineethi played her role to perfection...

[@lujeht3634]

Yes, it's core is similar to 500 days of summer

[@vaishnavideepak9767]

Meri Pyaari Bindu is one film I go back to everytime I want my heart to fill itself a little more and my eyes just pour out. It is so hard to not fall head over heels for Ayushmann in this film. Agree with Rahul when he says that his performance was merely his reactions to a complex character in Bindu. I love the title of the film, the music, the transcending ache and just the little 'such is life' brand of storytelling. Great retake, this!

[@ramanivisa2113]

This Rahul guy is so genuine and honest to his feelings

[@ShreenathPillai]

I have absolutely loved Meri Pyaari Bindu since the first day first show. I was so invested in that movie from scene 1, as Rahul said, maybe because I somewhere saw myself in that story. I was so moved I went again on Tuesday to watch the movie again and I simply did not understand why people found it boring. One of the best performances by Ayushmann for sure.

[@sanskritigupta4549]

When this movie was releasing, I really wanted to watch this going by the trailers. But then it bombed at the box office and Idk why I chose not to watch it and I still regret because I watched it on prime and loved it. After watching it, I wondered why didn’t it work. I like Pari in this film but Ayushmaan as Abhimanyu is gold. He can pull off a Bengali guy so easily. :’)

[@sudeshchandran8572]

I am so glad film companion chose this movie, as this is by far best romantic movie on unrequited love and subtle performance by Ayushman Khurana

[@SylvesterSaifi]

You can tell Anupama really enjoys listening to Rahul. We do too! I look up to both of you and your brilliant interpretations of movies. I loved Meri Pyari Bindu, and feel like this movie has one of the best climaxes for a Bollywood movie in recent decades. So much heart, expression and respect.

[@KirtiSays]

I really liked this movie when it came out. I enjoyed the acting and chemistry between Parineeti and Aayushmaan and the music was also great. Maana ki hum yaar nahin is a beautiful, beautiful song. I wish the movie had done well at the B.O. and that more people had seen it when it came out.

[@gauravasanjo7329]

I still remeber i had Teary eyes wen i was going out of cinema hall at the end... So much memories And one more film which is the most underrated is "Hasi to phasi"

[@panky83s]

Bindu ...One of my favourite character.... it's challenging to write such a complex character like Bindu... But somehow i still feel incomplete after seeing the movie. May b i ll rewatch it again after this show.

[@purvimaheshwari7509]

i honestly loved pari... she was dayum good. i also agree with rahul on why she was extra glamorous cause you always see you lover more prettier than others. Retake is a Good concept. Love it. next one should be marjavaan.

[@Rohit.Dhawan]

For a person with interest in filmmaking stuck with people only interested in the corporate world, watching you guys and this channel makes my life a little more bearable. Lots of love and respect for the entire team of Film Companion.

[@aagamshah1994]

It breaks my heart when films like Meri pyaari bindu din't perform . Thank you FC for acknowledging it ♥️

[@saranshjoshi3167]

same

[@shikharkansal02]

I recently watched La La Land(again) which was acclaimed all over & is a great film...Then there is this films, which kind of evoke same feeling that not every love story end up being together but it can be cherished like that also...

[@nainamaggo353]

I haven’t even started watching the video but can I just say I loveeeee this film. Have seen it like 10 times. Thanks for choosing to revisit this one.❤️

[@pratyushmund8932]

You're right Anupama ma'am actually that last Song is a great monologue. I watched it after my breakup and it was a great madicine for me getting the closure and i felt amazing only because of ' Maana Ki Hum Yaar Nahi '

[@pratyushmund8932]

Rahul sir i became a photographer after my breakup. So sometimes stories are a part of life.

[@PrithviRaj-ew7fk]

Hey Rahul. This has been one of my favourite movies so just wanted to point out something. They do kinda seed that Abhimanyu wants to be a writer. He writes her letters when she's in Australia. In one letter, Bindu says "Acha likhta tha. Writer ban jaata." Also during the song 'Afeemi', Bindu discovers what looks like his journal and gets it published in a Hindi woman magazine. So like there are subtle hints here and there. This isn't like a criticism on your remarks. Also really thankful to team FC for picking this movie. I've been recommending this to so many people over the years but everyone just dismisses it as another rom-com. Thanks a ton for this ♥️

[@tasfiquesaber7934]

Only the broken ones can truly appreciate this film! Maybe that's why people don't really lyk it idk why else!

[@ajay.mittal]

Please discuss detective Byomkesh Bakshi also,a misunderstood genius work from Dibakar and Sushant

[@rakshawestlife]

YES!

[@pushpakpal9613]

yes

[@stutigarg8026]

I watched this movie with my mother and I had exactly the same issue as Anupama ma'am mentioned- Bindu seemed way too different from the world she is. I told this to my mom and she said- " Every guy who loves a girl will visualize her as a beauty queen irrespective of how she is." So I totally get what Rahul is alluding- Bindu that we see in the film is Abhimanyu's version of her

[@roshnasadanandan91]

The climax scene where Bindu meets Abhi, with my all-time favorite "Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi", it pours out all the emotions in both the characters. This song led me to the movie. Abhi's eyes speak volumes in the song - his life that still revolves around Bindu, his undying love for here, his assurance to her that it wasn't her fault and perhaps his decision that he should now finally move on or maybe that he will never stop loving her. Bindu, on the other hand, appears to be remorseful that she left him behind. She is apologetic. Now a matured woman with a young daughter she is finally able to groove into a dance with Abhi as he assures her that she shouldn't feel remorseful. Though the movie revolved around Bindu, it undoubtedly belonged to Abhimanyu and Ayushmann's portrayal of the same.

[@shaleenjain1252]

I am a all time fan of Meri Pyari Bindu, I love the honesty of the film, and the song Mana ke hum yaar nahi is a brilliant depiction of what happens in real life. The lyrics of that song and expresive eyes of Ayushman say it all in that song. I really wish that many others find that film and enjoy it. Thank you TeamFC for bringing it up. And look forward to discuss Oye Lucky.

[@mitalijathar]

I loved the poems that Ayushmann narrated during the films especially the last song ...I am trying to find them but can’t 😓

[@khwaaishgaba4435]

Please do hasee toh phasee please. One of the most underrated films ever

[@karanrastogi2251]

Really? Would you recommend it?

[@harshrajbasant]

Do a retake on Byomkesh Bakshy.. It is one of India's best detective movies and criminally under-rated

[@boodhababa]

Wished if it did well , we could have had a sequels.still hoping . Storywise I felt it was the most ambitious of the films made on the character.

[@harshrajbasant]

@@boodhababa totally agreed...it was set up like that for a sequel at the end .sushant and other actors nailed their parts and yes still hoping for a sequel someday🤘

[@joykhan4606]

There are at least 50 Bengali detective films released in the last decade alone featuring at least 10 Bengali detective characters. Byomkesh Bakshy probably alone has more than 10 films. You can watch them.

[@rahulray9983]

This movie is my exact life story.... Had it been a Hit, I would've sued the makers for copyright claims :P

[@kamladevi1910]

Aapki chudail ki choli ki copy Kahan khareed Skte h?

[@Lsuchdev]

Such movies are best served at comfort of your home, with you having ample time to taste it and feel it. The atmosphere that such movies create is more transporting in nature and the feel largely remains the same throughout the screenplay. This kind of experience doesn't work in the setup of cinema halls. You name the movies, Tamasha, Lootera, all these movies are full of the strong feeling which a lot of people find boring to see in cinemas. It's not the fault of anyone, its just the placement of such movies in cinema halls with a packed audience is not right.

[@fdkjgshfjdhsfhjsdfmn]

You guys talking about it makes me want to watch it again. I was so so sooooo pumped about the movie when I saw the trailer and was literally counting days to its release

[@kaushald310]

Love you guys revisitng this movie. I love Meri Pyaari Bindu . Ayushman khurana' s best along with Andhadhun....With the film not working can be probably beacuse of the fact that it got released close to Bahubali part 1.

[@akashdeepbhaumik7886]

I watched it in an empty multiplex on the very second day after its release. The promos were truly promising which drew me to the theatre. Theatre staff were giggling at me as I was all alone in the theatre. Thoroughly enjoyed the film being a Bong I could connect with Ayushmans character and his family. The second half gradually lost its steam but again took its pick up at the climax reveal . Probably the movie was too ahead of its time in 2017. Had it been released today or as an Amazon Original or Netflix original would have done wonders. Parineeti's character is the happy go lucky bubbly innocent next door girl which she carried off quite well. Some would suggest Alia but Alia Bhatt has played such bubbly characters in Two States / Humpty Sharma and others quite cliched..Parineeti was a fresh breath of air on screen after a long time. The songs are also fresh and placed appropriately to carry forward the story..Would love to watch again and again

[@merin9298]

Actually I would never suggest alia not because she played these kind of roles before but her acting is always the same.. she does the same acting in every movies...I never find alia a great actress.. she's good but nothing exceptional.i think parineethi is much much better actress than alia...Nd also more beautiful

[@seemonjena659]

Alia Bhatt has her own strengths. Yes Parineeti was perfect for Bindu and I won't deny it because I really enjoyed her performance in this movie but I would disagree with the fact that Alia Bhatt is not talented enough. She has not played cliched characters- She has played the demure yet strong willed Sehmat in Raazi and fiesty and straight forward Kaira in Dear Zindagi. Even her performance in Gully Boy was amazing. Rather I feel Parineeti has mostly played the cliched character of a bubbly sweet matured girl in many movies. Just because you like an actress and want to highlight her qualities does not makes it okay to downgrade others.

[@Eatwithkaranvlogs]

I did watch the movie a few days back and the atmospheric in the movie was the core of the movie. Parineeti character looked like the extension of her character gayatri in shudh desi romance in a way she was confused in her personal choice. But ayush and everyone else were terrific. One sided love is so so more interesting

[@prashantsingh9068]

karan malhotra LOL. The film is told from the hero's point of view, a choice that the writer made. So when the guy is telling her STORY, her point of view and feelings are not known to the guy. So how is Parineeti suppose to act? LOL you are trying to come across as smart but you are dumb. The guy's character is absent from half of her life and hence we don't see her story as he doesn't know. Plus many things he knows (spent that part of life with her) didn't tell the viewers/did not chose to tell. So because of this choice you didn't get to see Parineeti's acting and the motivations of the character. Plus Bindu and Gaayatri are poles apart. Gayatri was just commitment phobic while Bindu had no commitment issue, she just didn't see him as life long partner.

[@Eatwithkaranvlogs]

@@prashantsingh9068 who so ever is telling from who's so ever perspective the thing is the material has to be meaty enough and the central characters drive the story

[@merin9298]

@@prashantsingh9068 so true

[@Lia-ny1pe]

I was waiting for meri pyaari bindu.. I watched this film several time.. Ayushman's earnest and charming portrayal of Abhi striked me the most.. Except parineeti's "filmy acting" everything else was so beautiful and pure

[@merin9298]

What a joke.. parineethi's acting was too good

[@Lia-ny1pe]

@@merin9298 now you are joking

[@merin9298]

@@Lia-ny1pe everyone has a different opinion..Nd I liked her...

[@Lia-ny1pe]

@@merin9298 I don't.. Thats my opinion

[@merin9298]

@@Lia-ny1pe I think you should listen carefully what Rahul has to say about this..then you would understand why parineethi was filmy in this..

[@VKLight]

Every time I watch Meri Pyari Bindu, I look at it with different perspective. For me its the lack of dialogue and conversation between the leads that was a damper in the movie. Also it took me the second time to understand the movie was totally from Ayushman's perspective and hence the lack of dialogue between the characters. I think I needed more meat to absorb the unrequited love between the characters. Most people don't like Bindu, But I think all her choices were human. Sometime partners have different love languages. I would loved to see Bindu's perspective.

[@ishu1796]

Have watched MPB 4 times. Watching this has been a guilty pleasure. Good to know that there exist people other than me who loved this movie for the right reasons. Thanks.

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

Wonderful discussion. I sobbed hopelessly at the end of the movie. I absolutely loved the film. It was slow in certain parts where the pacing could have been picked, but overall I really, really vibed with the movie.

[@rajashreebalakrishnan7987]

I was waiting for this video for a month .Great analysis . I had loved the film back when it released and will definitely watch it again .Please do a retake on Lootera and Manmarziyan.

[@atullade3483]

so I now have expert comments to show it to people now who has always doubted whenever I said I love “Meri Pyari Bindu”..thanks for doing this whole retake thing ... keep them coming

[@MoreFriesplease]

It was beautifully unconventional. Loved the film. Pari and Ayushman😭❤️ great soundtrack.

[@smoking_skeletor5193]

I typically watch very few bollywood movies but, MERI PYARI BINDU was still my favorite movie. I don't know why but the ending was so heartful n satisfying even it was not an "happy ending".more so i relate to this move because i like a girl woth the same perk as bindu and same face as Parineeti Chopra ,so yah it fell too personal and resonating with me .

[@pinkstar4602]

Next retake on these films: Hasi toh phasee Lootera drishyam

[@ashokbhum06]

hasee toh phaseee deserves

[@boodhababa]

Hasee to phasee totally does , loved it first time , love it still

[@ramanivisa2113]

Except looters, other two are hits. They r reviving only flop movies which are underrated

[@Lazymath007_]

Hasee too phasee totally deserves it!!!

[@Lazymath007_]

@@ramanivisa2113 hasee toh phasee was a disaster at the box office- despite it being a nice and touching film!

[@y15chhabra]

I loved meri pyari bindu, the first time i watched it and i feel same for ayushman's performance,it was good

[@vinay23187]

Yes! Meri Pyaar Bindu is great! But you have to retake Hasee Toh Phasee! I know another Parineeti’s movie! But would love to hear your views! Anu dint review it when it released it too!!! 😛

[@chiragthukral6830]

One thing wrong in this discussion is that the film actually shows a glance of Abhimanyu ( (Bubbla) being a writer aspiration in the Afeemi song where Bindu publishes his story “Goalkeeper” based on the the First hookup incident of bindu . So it tells us that Abhimanyu loved writing but never pursued it but Bindu pushed him for it .

[@vaishnavii_1]

This film actually feels like someone's personal diary, therefore it did not appeal to the masses. It was really beautiful❤ it had an essence of its own, which is not for everyone ✨️

[@nimeshgoyal2052]

Thank you very much guys, I used to recommend meri pyari bindu and jagaa jasoos to every person but no one used to see it, It made me so happy listening to you guys about these films and say things I felt while watching them. Keep going guys, you are doing a great job.

[@NadaT01]

I absolutely love Meri Pyari Bindu. I've seen it many, many times and you're right, it is a deeply personal film. I cry buckets at the end every time!

[@shubhanshuy5678]

Why didn't you talk about parallels with "500 days of summer" ? Wasn't it possibly an inspiration ?

[@nabeelkhann12]

I also find few parallels with 500 days of summer

[@rakshawestlife]

200 percent! I think 500 Days of Summer may have done it slightly better, even - in this movie, only towards the end does Bindu say that its your story - mine would look different. In 500 days, we are subtly shown how Tom loved the idea of love and being loved by Summer, but probably not the person herself. Gosh, what a movie.

[@apanmondal5126]

Plzzz again go through Piku.. I think Dibakar Banerjee has a luck issue with the release date.. be it oye Lucky Lucky oye or Sandeep or pinky faraar

[@ramanivisa2113]

No, Piku is not underrated, not flop

[@anthonyfernandes80]

Also Arjun Kapoor isn't enjoying his best phase, which could affect Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

[@apanmondal5126]

@@ramanivisa2113 yaaa.. bt I think it is not explored it properly. This is why I asked for it

[@apanmondal5126]

@@anthonyfernandes80 truee

[@upuliful]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for doing this!! I LOVED Meri Pyari Bindu and i agree with what you said about the ending and the music of the film!! This was such an underrated movie!

[@swapnilbhattacharya2918]

This was long due! I mean lets talk about this gem that has gone unnoticed.. I was so invested watching this film, I wonder how somebody would find it boring.. like if u have lived through the era of double sided audio cassettes,made or experienced blank calls, enjoy old school musicals, then this film will fill you with nostalgia and tug your heartstrings. Such an underrated film with beautiful emotions that teaches not all endings are happy but that shouldn’t make it bitter.. Thank you for doing this!

[@idharudharkibaate8855]

The last song in the movie ... The way it is done .. Touches my heart every time 💕💕💕

[@achaljain9654]

This retake is great! I have seen the film and you are right, it is an exceptional and a very different film

[@sparshgakhar3017]

I have always loved this film,so many relatable moments. Ayushmann ka narration kya mast tha.Best scene was when they met in Goa,and she hugs him with Ayushmann's narration in background.Relatable!

[@0841mani]

Loved the film then,, didn't know y? Now after watching this kind of understood.

[@Pratyushprusty1998]

I love FC Retake. I remember when Meri Pyaari Bindu released, everyone was so quickly and vocally dismissive. I thought maybe I am the only one who actually felt something in me while watching it and as it ended I came out with this content bitter sweet smile. Its really nice to hear yall talk abt it.. ❤️

[@sumadevisk]

Great series Film Companion. Meri Pyaari Bindu is such an underrated movie. Glad that you did this. Such wonderful storytelling. Please do the same for Hasee toh Phasee

[@anirudhjoshi1048]

I wished they talked about parineeti good too she was good in the film

[@merin9298]

Noo they would never...they would only talk about some other overrated actresses...

[@abdulmustafa6842]

Thankyou ❣️ Thankyou ❣️ I requested many of my friends to watch this but no one did. They saw trailer and said it's typical bollywood romance . They didn't know they missed a gem.

[@nmpai]

I saw meri pyaari bindu immediately when you guys announced that it is your next revisit. It traps me in a way no other film has done..I saw it twice and still not out of that world ...this revisit just revealed the unexplored emotions and point of views...thanks fcu

[@MrPuspakdasgupta]

Thank God People are realising What a beautiful film it is.

[@maherookhan4469]

I understand the concept of abhi letting her go but when bindu was asking for forgiveness again and again, don't you guys think that he should've let his ego go and just forgive her? not worrying about what the future will bring him? because at the end he did actually forgive bindu and forget everything, maybe it would have been better if he did the forgiveness when she was asking for it so much? over that people might think of bindu has this selfish person but if you think about this movie from a 500 days of summer perspective, she's not the villain here. him sticking to his big ego after she said no is the issue here. bindu was nice enough to speak out her feelings and break off the marriage because you never know what happens in the future. the least abhi could have done is forgive her and move on. the situation would've been much easier for him cause he did have to move on at some point. (I'm sorry if I don't make sense, watched the movie yesterday the emotions are still running straight through my veins)

[@varadvetkar3426]

Love this concept! The song which Rahul is talking about at 8:50 might be Afeemi, which is the best song of the album after Haareya imo.

[@makefridaygreatagain5550]

Love this movie. It delivers an aching but matured take on unrequited love. The ending song brings both tears and a sense of closure.

[@rashmibhatnagar660]

I love the movie and its vibe but never found anyone who likes it like I do. It is very nice to see people talking about films you love so much.

[@V08]

I will go watch the movie after this 😁

[@hitanshuvaidya]

A film which touched many hearts but didn't get its due. Thanks for throwing light on this and giving another different perspective to it and making viewers aware abt this amazing film, who haven't watched.

[@akshayrajan7476]

Thanks for revisiting MERI PYAARI BINDU. I love the film very much. AI kind of wanna thank Rahul for analysing why Parineeti was styled in such a way as it may be the writer's imagination. But wanted to say that as the film was based in 2005 her look was not a properly styled imagination of 2005 it really bothered me a lot. Other than that the pet was also like immortal because so many years passed by but the dog was alive or they didn't mention that he was continuously keeping a labrador dog as it was first given to him by her.

[@triparnarout8570]

Loving this re take series. All the movies you have spoken till now are my favorites too. I feel like my choices are approved now as it has got your stamp. Something that I want to bring to attention...one of the biggest reason of meri pyaari bindu not working was the release of Baahubali 2. So Baahubuli 2 released on 28th April 2017, MPB released on 12th May 2017. And we all know the craze Baahubali 2 had, therefore in the noise & huge expectation of Bahubali 2, MPB wasn't given a chance. And honestly I remember it has less screens also for this reason. So I guess it just got thrown into the side and was left unnoticed. I truly hope after this, it gets the attention it deserves!

[@pragyanarayan2531]

Dear FC, Abhinav Roy is not even a Bong,, and he is not from Calcutta at the first place, it was the writer suprotim sengupta who actually is a Bengali and it is his personal story that Akshay Roy gave direction to. However, I do love Rahul Desai interpretation of a film as always, like u keep on listening to him about how he compares the characters in the movie then going on to interpreting the movie with another similar movie and then also commenting on the back stories of the characters, I mean his interpretation really shows us how much he loves films!!! Great choice of the film!! One of the hidden gems of Bollywood love genre!!! Thanks for discussing it!!

[@suryanksingh4386]

Guys the ending scene is a perfect scene which completes the film. The bgm is absolutely amazing. Sachin Jigar did a great job!

[@meetmehta7647]

Thanks a tons for this. MERI PYAARI BINDU is one of the most underrated films to come out of bollywood, The film was subtle, classy and has certain old world charm to it. AN ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE🖤🖤🖤

[@rupambanik5009]

Almost everyday i searched fc for that episode, now i am so happy, waiting so long😍

[@poojavenugopal8486]

Lootera definitely deserves a retake.

[@vighneshpillai7996]

Yes thank you 🙏

[@Hetal28]

Yessssss

[@K.A.S.H]

Totally!

[@avantikachhabria8075]

Oh YES

[@menas9123]

lootera and maybe fitoor

[@rabi8472]

Now I'm relieved from my confusion that it's good film with admiration for this film by many of you.

[@hananjr9913]

Thank you for this. For the longest time I felt I was the only crazy person who liked this film and wanted people to notice it's beauty. you just mentioned everything I felt about it. the beauty of this movie is that it actually has 6 characters: Abhimanyu, Bindu, Writing, Music, Kolkata, and Bollywood.

[@apurvarouduri5053]

Watched the movie again only for this episode! Finally it's here....! :)

[@siddharthgupta7959]

Loved the movie back then, still love it today.

[@DrStrange.r]

Absolutely shocking!!! Someone has me convinced to watch Meri Pyaari Bindu.

[@anirbanbhaduri3221]

can you please do one for detective byomkesh bakshy please

[@indianfoodie9403]

Yes please!

[@kartheekkarlapalem8448]

I thought this movie should have been named bubla than bindu😀 loved the songs..somehow love Afeemi more!☺️

[@loonymandy]

Thanks a lot for doing this retake. This is a movie that I go back to quite often. The narration is so poetic and I loved the way the music was integrated into the film. Fav part of this video was how Rahul articulated his thoughts. Great segment, keep up the good work!

[@rushabhraval6584]

My fav movie...the way it was potraited.. phenomenal

[@namaste_canadaa]

Probably the best movie !

[@Sahebabdullah]

Meri Pyari Bindu has some heart but it had many flaws, good that u mentioned them too.Love this trend of revisiting films

[@tusharadrimukherjee7136]

I think Dibakar's Detective Byomkesh Bakshi and Shanghai are also worth revisiting

[@DrShabariGhosh]

I really liked the correct incorporation of music and the not so cliche ending.

[@shivendrasingh1924]

A lot like Shakun Batra's Ekk main aur ek tu

[@shrishtiabrol2869]

For me personally, it isn't just the music that stands as a character, but also the colour - light mustard. Usually representative of past - as yellowed pages, polka dots & yellow dress, taxis & trams etc - it pretty much is a refrain across the scenes and speaks the language of pauses: one that captures the felt regrets or unspoken/undone wants.

[@cooluser9784]

Meri pyaari bindu is masterpiece ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤its more than just cult

[@nafieeabdullah4927]

The climax, man it really stole my heart. I guess things went wrong in the second half....

[@urja330]

I was actually waiting for this...so freaking glad u made this video

[@rajatgandharva4]

Now do it for - 1. Kapoor and Sons 2. Hassee to Phasse 3. Nautanki Saala 4. Vicky Donor 5. Badhai Ho 6. Lootera

[@Lazymath007_]

Wasnt badhaai ho a well appreciated movie? Why does it need a retake?

[@abhrish]

Most of the films you mentioned got great appreciation. Why are you mentioning then? Didn't you get the point of these videos?

[@rajatgandharva4]

@@abhrish Except Badhai Ho and maybe vicky Donor, no film got a giod response from BO

[@abhrish]

@@rajatgandharva4 check their box office numbers, almost all of them made money maybe except Nautanki Saala.

[@rajatgandharva4]

@@abhrish Underrated!

[@shubhiagrwl21]

This is such an interesting series. Its almost like me and one of my best friends discussing and analysing movies after watching them. I am glad to know we are not alone being so fanatical about the movies. Can you guys at some-point also do “wake up sid”? I feel that its a very honest film and want to know what you guys think about it 🙂

[@roysaptarshi]

I really liked this film when I had watched it 🙂

[@saahilsiddiqui6762]

I watched the film right before watching this and i had not seen Bindu before. I so agree with all the views put forward. One thing that i kind of reasoned for myself is that even i couldnt make peace with patineeti's fashion in the film at first but later realised she had been to Melbourne so she was ahead of the curve in that sense