Khan's character and his portrayal are the best things that he has delivered in years, mostly because it suits him. The little girl is just fantastic, and competes greatly with her senior co-actors. The climax is pure melodrama and realists may want to debate on it, but that is why it is being termed a true Bollywood film, which is actually not a bad thing at all, given the list of mindless potboilers that we see every week. It tries to add sentimentality into the situation and highly succeeds in it, giving form to a drama that starts and ends like a tearjerker. The film also addresses the enmity between India and Pakistan and does it rather graciously. Because at times you will find yourself in stitches, and it all comes out as situational nothing forced. A tiny romance sub-story which reminds you of Khan's Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1991), Khan's religious innuendos which reminds you of a recent another Khan film (2014), and most of the songs picturized with ugly choreography are some elements that may force the viewer to turn his head. Somewhere in the film, a flaw or two with the plot does chafe the credibility from the setup, but it is all taken care with the introduction of a new character (Siddiqui) who is charmingly funny and really adds to the fun factor to the rest of the film. The narration is absolutely endearing as the protagonists take us on an emotional drive to the maximum effect that results in all of us shedding tears and creating an ocean. Starting with reciting a warm story about a mute, Pakistani girl who gets lost on her ambitious visit to India, Bajrangi Bhaijaan focuses mainly on her adventurous trip back to her homeland that is piloted by a savagely honest young man named Bajrangi (Khan) who lives and dies by the name and values of Lord Hanuman. In the case of Kabir Khan's latest feature, the hall was deafening with rounds and rounds of sweeping applause, whistles, and general madness. If one determines the entertainment quotient of a film from the number of times people clap while watching it then Salman Khan films will always rank higher. It wins you over completely, with its heart touching story. On the whole, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' has its heart & soul at the right place. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is top-notch, yet again! He brings the house down with his brilliant comic-timing & walks away with some of the film's best moments, as well. Kareena Kapoor Khan is charming in a brief, yet substantial role. Her on-screen chemistry with Salman, melts your heart. Child Artiste Harshaali Malhotra is adorable. He's restrained, affecting & absolutely lovable, proving once again that he's much more than a box-offer thunder.
As Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi aka Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the Superstar enacts the god-loving, clean-hearted soul, with excellence. Performance-Wise: Salman is at his best here. Editing is mostly crisp, although the film runs for over a 155-minutes. Aseem Mishra's Cinematography captures the Stunning Locales of Kashmir, superbly. Barring the slightly under-whelming climax, the Writing is consistently engaging otherwise.
It very believably blends many emotions & also courageously comments on the long-lasting topic of India-Pakistan. Vijayendra Prasad, Parveez Shaikh & Asad Hussai's Screenplay is excellent. And the climax, though slightly melodramatic, that too leaves an impact.
The story shifts to Pakistan & the series of events that follow with its endearing protagonist & the child, are undeniably engaging & moving. While the first-hour, set in India warms up, with defining its characters & shifting between songs, its the second-hour that takes 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' to the epitome.
The narrative beautifully makes space for humour, strong emotions & also poignant drama. Though a subtle father-daughter story at heart, the film is also an effective commentary on the India-Pakistan conflict/relationship, that exists even today. 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is a heartwarming tale about love & unity. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family. 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' Synopsis: A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. And Salman is exceptional, delivering his finest performance to date in the title role. Khan delivers a film thats heartwarming, emotional & extremely entertaining. Kabir Khan triumphs with a yet another winner with 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.