Shehzada (2023)

Shehzada is the kind of glossy, crowd-pleasing Bollywood entertainer that knows exactly how to keep you smiling while it revs up the action—powered by Kartik Aaryan’s easy swagger and a comic rhythm that leans into its own deliciously campy spirit. The film bounces between family drama, romance, and punchy set pieces with the confidence of a masala ride, giving Paresh Rawal plenty of room to be memorably sharp and Kriti Sanon a breezy spark in the mix. If you’re in the mood for grounded realism, this won’t be your stop, but if you want a high-energy, feel-good package with jokes, heart, and hero moments, Shehzada delivers exactly that. It’s the sort of movie best watched when you’re ready to surrender to the spectacle and let it charm you on its own terms.

Shehzada is aiming for that classic Bollywood masala cocktail: a switched-at-birth setup, big-family emotions, romance, comedy, and heroics all rolled into one crowd-pleaser. The problem is the writing often feels like it’s running on autopilot, piling on coincidences and noisy set-pieces without earning the drama, so the whole thing can come off dated and oddly pointless if you’re expecting tight storytelling. Kartik Aaryan’s energy and Paresh Rawal’s presence do provide some watchable moments, and the film has a few light, breezy stretches when it stops trying so hard to be “everything.” If you enjoy loud, old-school, logic-optional entertainers, you might be fine; if you want coherent plotting, sharper humor, or fresh ideas, this is likely to test your patience.