The narrative of Bad Newz follows Saloni Bagga (Triptii Dimri) as she navigates the challenges of becoming pregnant because of Akhil Chadda (Vicky Kaushal) and Gurbeer Pannu (Ammy Virk) in unique situations. The film highlights the unexpected events behind the above-mentioned scenario and depicts Saloni’s journey toward achieving her dream of becoming a Meraki Star (A Chef Award) amidst the chaos.
Despite the focus on Triptii Dimri’s character in Bad Newz’s narrative, Vicky Kaushal manages to shine. He lights the screen and dominates everyone. Following him closely behind is Triptii Dimri, who exudes effortless charm on screen. Ammy Virk’s much-discussed Bollywood debut was satisfactory, while the remaining actors strived to propel the film forward.
The Film Bad Newz presents a crazy and unexplored storyline of a woman becoming a mother because of two men. Throwing in all the necessary elements such as glamour, songs, comedy, and sentiment along with many references to Bollywood’s (Specifically Yash Raj Banner’s Films) Old Superhit films, director Anand Tiwari gets the job almost done in setting up the film as an entertainer. The film also concentrates more on the lead female character and elevates it very well. For example, Saloni’s inner struggle when she faces a tough decision when forced to choose between two men and their respective (unborn) children is shown effectively. Her life becomes even more complicated when her ex-husband realizes his mistakes and re-enters her life despite their official divorce. The film unfolds as Saloni grapples with deciding her future and her life partner, as well as the fate of her lifelong dream of winning the prestigious Meraki award. Overall, the film’s packaging is well done despite occasional bumps and dips in the middle parts.
The film greatly benefits from the new on-screen duo of Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri. Additionally, the cinematography is exceptional. The few songs in the film also contribute to the overall pacing of the narrative. The funny encounters between Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk do not let the tempo for a while in the latter half. Anand Tiwari, the film’s director, makes a commendable effort to ensure the film is both engaging and relatable.
The movie’s major flaw appears to be the cinematic liberty the filmmakers exercised in terms of the storyline. The screenplay could have been tighter, particularly in the middle section, where the plot seems to deviate. Additionally, the film would benefit from more precise editing in several instances. Some scenes in the movie suffer from poor lip sync.
