The Murder Mubarak critique highlights that the film starring Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, and Karishma Kapoor leans more towards tedium than violence.

 

Murder Mubarak depicts a situation in which an exceptional ensemble wrestles with a stagnant plot, resulting in a lackluster mystery thriller.

Murder Mubarak

 

Murder Mubarak story:

 

A murder at a luxurious leisure club in the nation's capital sets in motion an inquiry that becomes more intricate as time goes on, with secrets and lies emerging and suspects piling up.

 

Murder Mubarak review:

Only Murders in the Building has left me with certain expectations, making me believe that every murder mystery will involve multiple killings. However, it turns out that solving just one murder is surprisingly easy, as not only the police but also ordinary individuals become amateur detectives. Based on Anuja Chauhan's novel Club You To Death, Murder Mubarak is a peculiar suspenseful thriller with a duration of two hours and 21 minutes. I can't help but imagine that the book must have crafted a captivating story that could be successfully translated onto the screen. If only that were true!

 Especially considering the talented cast involved, it's a shame that the film primarily takes place within an exclusive club, perpetuating an atmosphere of elitism despite the lifestyle not necessarily supporting it. The personalities never change. Rich, spoiled, and heartless members gather at a club for a tombola night, preparing for the upcoming election for the club's president, Ran Vijay Singh (Sanjay Kapoor) and Shahnaz Noorani, portrayed by Karishma Kapoor, start the film by entering a competition.

 

In no time, the scene changes, and the competition gets tougher as a murder takes place in the club of Leo (Aashim Gulati), who is the gym instructor. Why tougher? It is a common perception that anyone could potentially be a murderer, especially in the presence of an ensemble cast where each individual may have a motive to harm another. The quick succession of the murder as well as the beginning of the investigation just drops to a snail's pace, and to get to the motive, Homi Adajania tries hard to fill in gaps unnecessarily.

 

The primary obstacle in adapting a book into a film lies in determining which aspects to include and how to execute them effectively. Should every character be visually depicted in a poetic and detailed manner, as they are in books?

Actors breathe life into the characters on screen, thereby eliminating the necessity for excessive description.

 

Ok, let's get back to Murder Mubarak.

The movie features an exceptional ensemble cast, which includes Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karishma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar, and Tara Alisha Berry.

Tripathi portrays ACP Bhavani Singh, a unique character known for his eccentric, poetic, and pure Hindi-speaking police officer role. Well, perfect casting, I must say!

The movie features an exceptional ensemble cast, which includes Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karishma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar, and Tara Alisha Berry.

 

Tripathi portrays ACP Bhavani Singh, a unique character known for his eccentric, poetic, and pure Hindi-speaking police officer role. However, as the film progresses, Adajania makes it very easy for the viewers to guess the killer, along with a slight hint of the motive for his execution.

 

The drag screenplay allows for additional moments of speculation regarding the identity of the murderer, consequently diminishing my overall enjoyment of the film. Furthermore, the filmmaker has established a reputation for narrating intricate tales at a leisurely tempo whenever he unveils a new cinematic creation. But it felt like Murder Mubarak needed a major shift from the Adajania style of filmmaking, as it's not a story filled with daylight as we have seen in Being Cyrus, Cocktail, or even Finding Fanny. 

 

The rich shine the most in the night, and the filmmaker made sure to show it with the brightest of gems placed in every prop, be it jewellery, sculptures, chandeliers, or whatnot! Despite the luminous setting, the execution still lacks excitement and depth. I strive to immerse myself in the narrative without jumping to conclusions about the killer's identity. However, I found myself unable to resist analyzing the situation and promptly uncovered the murderer's identity and motive when the plot stalled halfway through! Subsequently, I found myself eager for the film to conclude, as I believed the remaining cast members were merely making cameo appearances.

 

There are too many actors, but no one gets to shine like the pieces of jewellery they wear in every frame! It brought to mind the most recent season of Only Murders in the Building, featuring a group of highly skilled actors, including Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd. However, one cannot help but wonder about the price paid for such talent. The faltered screenplay and execution spoiled the play. 

 

In Murder Mubarak, it was truly enjoyable to witness Dimple Kapadia portraying a character with a hint of nymphomania, or Karishma Kapoor displaying glimpses of narcissism, while Tisca Chopra skilfully embodied the role of a gold digger in the most commendable manner. But the arc just stagnates there, giving the impression that it was merely for show and failed to serve as a catalyst.

Is it necessary for murder mysteries to have a longer duration compared to typical Bollywood films? Well, after watching Murder Mubarak,

I would say, Please don't. This film managed to leave its audience utterly drained, with a suspenseful narrative that captivated from start to finish. Even the performances couldn't save it—not that there were better ones here.

 

Karishma truly stood out as the most impressive actor to me; I longed for more of her presence, along with the sassy Tisca. Vijay Varma also managed to capture some attention, but that's where it ends! Proceed with caution while watching, and feel free to have your remote control ready to skip through any unnecessary fillers that don't add anything new to the story.

 

Murder Mubarak verdict:

There is a dearth of substantial flavor after devouring Murder Mubarak's a sumptuous buffer of intrigue. The film's investigational bent belies its lackluster narrative, which leaves viewers wondering not "whodunit" but "why watch it."