Vinay Pathak has been terrible this year, with films like Bheja Fry, Jo Dooba So Paar and Tere Mere Phere. So, I was little doubtful if this film would be good. People like Ranvir Shorey praising the film on twitter, did make me feel easy while going to see the film, and it was pretty good.

The story is about Vidyadhar Acharya (Vinay Pathak) who is new to Mumbai, just got a job and a good room in Andheri W area, with a condition that he should never reveal that he works for private company. Soon, Mehak Malavde (Neha Dhupia), who practises dance under her teacher Rajat Kapoor.. also gets a room right opposite to Vidyadhar. The early fights between both happen, situation forces her to share room with him and the fights still continues. In the end, the story deals with how Vidyadhar copes with Mumbai, the people of Mumbai, and his neighbour come room-mate Mehak.

There are numerous good scenes in the beginning of the film, like Vidyadhar's arrival in Mumbai, the party scene, the meeting with flat ppl in the morning, the night terrace scene(interval one), Vidyadhar's problem with puri bhaji place. Vidyadhar is very 'chirchira' kind of person, yet very good at heart. While Mehak is modern girl, yet having all the good qualities a decent girl should have. Despite been opposite in their thoughts, and likings.. both of them become good friends, click with each other.. yet to take it further to love becomes hard for them.

The 1st half pretty much impresses, in 2nd half.. the film goes a bit down, especially the parting away and taking time to realise, thanks to the old cliche, a member from family giving you advice. All this makes the proceedings slow, add to a song inserted. Except for Zindagi song, and the neha dhupia introducing song.. there was no need of any other track in the film. Plus, the songs aren't good enough either.

Saurabh Shukla does a good work as a director. I think pappu can't dance saala title is used as a metaphor to Vidyadhar's coping to the lifestyle of Mumbai.

Rajat Kapoor was excellent as a dance teacher, and for me he has the best scene of the film where he uses Coffee as a medium to explain what one should do, if you love someone who is a bit bitter in nature.

Vinay Pathak does very well, though he does give the feel of, seen before character.. yet after his last few films, this one is a respite for sure.

Neha Dhupia looks beautiful, and very good performance too. Sometimes I feel, she has been doing decent work in last few yrs, without getting much recognition.

Sanjay Mishra has hardly any role. Same for Naseeruddin Shah, who must have done this film as a friend of some celeb I guess.

And yea special mention to the poem kinda of thing Vinay says when Neha insists during party scene.


Overall, Pappu Can't Dance Saala suffers due to slow 2nd half. But, as a whole the film is decent and watchable atleast once with good performances from Vinay, Neha and Rajat.


Verdict : Nice