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Star Cast: Sushant Thamke, Ganesh Acharya, Jaanyaa Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Ali Asgar, Puja BanerjeeDirector: Shiv Hare Rating: ⭐ (1/5) Pintu Ki Pappi Story: Absurdity Redefined The plot follows Pintu, who kidnaps his ex-girlfriend from her honeymoon bed, relocates to Ujjain, and discovers that his kisses (aka pappis) magically result in weddings within a week. His opportunistic uncle turns this "gift" into a marriage bureau. What follows is a nonsensical ride involving cheap humor, tasteless one-liners, and a romance that feels like punishment. The first 30 minutes are agonizingly dull, and just when you expect something remotely interesting, you're dragged into a “Pappi Zone” that assaults your senses with juvenile writing and dialogues that belong in the cinematic dumpster. Script & Dialogues: A Textbook on What Not To Do From the laughably ridiculous premise to the disturbing lowbrow humor, Shiv Hare's direction and Ganesh Acharya’s production feel like a masterclass in poor taste. The film’s writing is an onslaught of cringe-worthy metaphors, lazy jokes, and utterly absurd logic. One-liners like “Na ghar ka, na Bangkok ka” are enough to make you want to walk out. This is not even "so bad it's good"—it's just plain bad. Performances: A Wasted Line-Up Sushant Thamke tries hard but fails to deliver anything convincing. Being new doesn't excuse a performance this flat. Ganesh Acharya should stick to choreography. His presence here is both unfunny and unnecessary. Jaanyaa Joshi looks glamorous but adds no depth. Vijay Raaz, usually a class act, looks disinterested. His talent is utterly wasted. Ali Asgar is annoying beyond words, and even the cameos by Puja Banerjee and others like Urvashi Chauhan are forgettable. Technical Aspects: B-Grade Quality All the Way Cinematography is tacky. Editing is jarring. Color grading is flat and cheap. Music? Don't even ask. The songs are outright torturous, with lyrics that make you question humanity. The Last Word If watching Pintu Ki Pappi was a challenge, surviving it was an achievement. It’s tasteless, directionless, and downright painful to sit through. The only thing this film gives you is a solid headache and the urge to cleanse your movie palate with quality cinema. Verdict: If there was an award for the worst film of the year, Pintu Ki Pappi would win it by a landslide. Watch only if you're into cinematic masochism.