Fri Jan 24 23:21:50 IST 2025: ## Bollywood Rom-Com “Hisaab Barabar” Misses the Mark: Critics Give 1.5 Stars
**Mumbai, India** – The new Bollywood film, *Hisaab Barabar*, starring R Madhavan and Kirti Kulhari, has received a disappointing 1.5-star rating from critics. While the premise – an honest ticket collector unwittingly entangled in a banker’s scam – held initial promise, the execution is deemed contrived and clunky.
The film focuses on the unlikely pairing of Madhavan’s mathematically gifted ticket collector and Kulhari’s number-challenged police inspector, who share a mysterious past. While their developing relationship could have formed the backbone of a passable rom-com, the introduction of Neil Nitin Mukesh’s over-the-top villainous banker derails the narrative. The resulting David-and-Goliath conflict between the common man and the wealthy capitalist is hampered by unfunny supporting characters and a weak overall plot. Critics cite the film’s uneven pacing and lackluster humor as major flaws.
First Piper 