The film ‘Ufff Yeh Siyapaa’ presents itself as a silent movie, a choice that harks back to the precedent set by Kamal Haasan’s ‘Pushpak.’ However, this film fails to capture the essence of visual storytelling. Sohum Shah, usually a capable actor, gives a lackluster performance as a character whose behavior troubles his wife, played by Nushrratt Bharuccha. Bharuccha’s portrayal lacks nuance, with the actress seemingly going through the motions. The film’s plot includes a murder, with Bharuccha’s character being the victim, which does not elevate the story. Despite the absence of spoken words, the background music, composed by A R Rahman, is overly prominent. Director G Ashok’s approach neglects the fundamental principle of silent films: the power of visuals. The actors’ performances are not able to fill the void of the spoken word. Nora Fatehi’s character is relegated to a stereotypical role. The film’s attempts at humor fall flat, and even appearances from actors like Omkar Kapoor and Sharib Hashmi fail to rescue the film from its shortcomings.
Review of ‘Ufff Yeh Siyapaa’: A Wordless Film That Fails to Utilize Visual Storytelling
