Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl - 2011

Introduction

Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films from a script by Devika Bhagat. Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, Dipannita Sharma, and Aditi Sharma feature in it. In the film, a group of ladies get together to scam Ricky Bahl, an artist who has previously duped them.

The novel Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer served as inspiration for the plot. Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl was released on December 9, 2011 and was a moderate box office success. Critics gave it mixed-to-positive reviews, praising the chemistry of the lead couple and praising Parineeti Chopra's acting in particular; yet, it got criticism for its premise and pacing. Parineeti Chopra won Best Female Debut at the 57th Filmfare Awards for her role in the film, while she was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Table of Content

• Details

• Plot

• Release

• Review

• Casting

• Crew

• Character Analysis 

• Songs

• Controversy 

• Box Office Collection

• Awards

• Interesting Facts

• Conclusion

• How to book personalised video messages from celebrities on Tring?

Details 

Plot

Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl is a Bollywood romantic-comedy film released in 2011. The movie's plot follows the story of a charming conman, Ricky Bahl (played by Ranveer Singh), who uses his good looks and wit to deceive and defraud unsuspecting women. However, things turn out when he meets three women who are onto his game.

 The film begins with Ricky Bahl, a smooth-talking, handsome young man who lures women into falling in love with him and swindles them out of their money. He moves from city to city, changing his identity and modus operandi each time, leaving behind a trail of broken hearts and empty bank accounts. Dimple (played by Parineeti Chopra), a fiery saleswoman who works for a luxury car dealership. She meets Ricky at a business conference and falls for his charms. But when Ricky disappears after taking her money, she decides to take matters into her own hands and tracks him down.

 Dimple's investigation leads her to two other women Ricky has also duped - Raina (played by Dipannita Sharma), a successful businesswoman, and Saira (played by Aditi Sharma), a small-town girl who dreams of becoming a singer.

 Together, the three women hatch a plan to get revenge on Ricky. They hire Ishika (played by Anushka Sharma), a street-smart con artist, to help them. Ishika poses as a wealthy heiress and seduces Ricky into falling in love with her. She then convinces him to pull off a big scam, promising him a huge payout.

 But things don't go as planned when Ricky realises he's been conned. He decides to turn the tables on the women and goes on the run with the money. However, the women are not ones to give up easily and pursue Ricky across the country.

 The rest of the movie is a cat-and-mouse game between Ricky and the women as they try to outsmart each other. Will the women succeed in getting their revenge and bringing Ricky to justice? Or will Ricky prove to be too bright for them? The answer lies in the exciting climax of Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl.

Release

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Ladies vs Ricky Bahl is a 2011 Bollywood romantic comedy film released on December 9th. Maneesh Sharma directed the film, which was produced by Aditya Chopra under the brand of Yash Raj Films. In the lead parts are Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, Aditi Sharma, and Dipannita Sharma.

Review

On December 9, 2011, the film was released in India. It earned a mixed to positive response from critics at its initial release. Parineeti Chopra, the cousin of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, made her acting debut in the film, and most critics applauded her. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film three out of five stars, saying, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl is, at best, a decent fare that appeals in parts. The film begins and ends well. It's the in-between that's mundane. The picture deserves two and a half stars, but that extra half star goes to Ranveer and Anushka, who steal your heart with genuinely outstanding performances.

 So did Rajeev Masand, who classified it as watchable but felt it could have been so much more fun in his review for IBN Live. A good option to get entertained this weekend and reconnect with the Band Baaja Baaraat Jodi for some laughter and foot stomping again! said Zee News. Go see Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl.

Casting

• Ranveer Singh as Ricky Bahl 

• Anushka Sharma as Ishika Desai 

• Parineeti Chopra as Dimple Chaddha

• Dipannita Sharma as Raina Parulekar

• Aditi Sharma as Saira Rashid

• Shireesh Sharma as Mr. Suresh Chaddha

• Avijit Dutt as Raina's boss

• Akshay Anand as Raina's colleague

• Sheena Bajaj in a cameo appearance as the nurse in the title track

• Shruti Sharma as Customer  

Crew

• Directed By Maneesh Sharma

• Produced By Aditya Chopra

• Written By Habib Faisal

• Screenplay By Devika Bhagat, Habib Faisal

• Story By Aditya Chopra

• Starring By Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, Dipannita Sharma, Aditi Sharma

• Cinematography By Aseem Mishra, Ravi K. Chandran

• Edited By Namrata Rao

• Music By Salim–Sulaiman

• Distributed By Yash Raj Films

Character Analysis 

Ricky Bahl (played by Ranveer Singh) - Ricky Bahl is a charming and confident conman who uses his good looks and wit to swindle women out of their money. He is a master manipulator and can adapt to any situation quickly. However, as the story progresses, we see that there is more to Ricky than just his smooth-talking exterior. He is also vulnerable and has a conscience, ultimately leading to his downfall.

 Ishika Desai (played by Anushka Sharma) - Ishika is a street-smart con artist hired by the three women to help them get revenge on Ricky. She is confident, bold, and unapologetically herself. She is also a quick thinker and can devise plans on the fly. Ishika's character shows that women can be just as cunning and savvy as men in the world of cons.

Dimple Chaddha (played by Parineeti Chopra) - Dimple is a fiery, determined saleswoman working for a luxury car dealership. She is the first woman to fall for Ricky's charms and is also the one who decides to take matters into her own hands and track him down. Dimple's character shows that women can be as strong and capable as men when standing up for themselves.

Saira Rashid (played by Aditi Sharma) - Saira is a small-town girl who dreams of becoming a singer. She is innocent, naive, and easily fooled by Ricky's charms. However, as the story progresses, Saira becomes more confident and assertive. Her character shows there is always time to find your voice and stand up for yourself.

Raina Parulekar (played by Dipannita Sharma) is a successful businesswoman. Ricky has burned. She is strong-willed, independent, and has a no-nonsense attitude. Raina's character shows that even successful and accomplished women can fall prey to the charms of a conman. 

Songs

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 At the 2012 Golden Kela Awards, the song Jigar Da Tukda earned the prize for the most heinous lyrics. Amitabh Bhattacharya wrote all of the songs.

Controversy 

The makers of Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, according to director Selva, plagiarised his 2007 Tamil film Naan Avanillai and its 2009 sequel, both of which portrayed a con artist marrying multiple women under different names.  The makers were accused of plagiarising British novelist Jeffrey Archer's 1976 novel Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.

Box Office Collection

Ladies versus Ricky Bahl had the biggest opening day, with many locations reporting good first-day collections but several multiplexes reporting 90-100%. Throughout the day, the group in Delhi and Punjab improved significantly. The occupancy in multiplex-dominated areas was decent, while single-screen areas remained low. The picture grossed a respectable 198.5 million dollars on its first day. It improved significantly on the second day of release, collecting 445 million. Collections increased again on Sunday, with 767.5 million collected, bringing the three-day total to almost 805 million.

The film collected over 815 million nett on Monday, bringing the four-day total to around a million. The picture also did well in its first week, grossing $730 million. It scored well at the box office, earning 840 million over its theatrical run, and was called a hit. IMDB received a 6 out of 10 ratings. Ricky Bahl, a slick and seductive conman, con girls for a career but finally finds his match in this fun-filled ROM-CON.

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Conclusion

Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl is a highly entertaining Bollywood movie that offers a fresh take on the romantic-comedy genre. The film's unique storyline, lively performances, and upbeat music make it a must-watch for fans of Bollywood cinema. This is a fun and engaging movie that is worth a watch. Its message of female empowerment and the strength of teamwork makes it a refreshing addition to the romantic-comedy genre. With its memorable characters and infectious music, it's no wonder the movie was a commercial success at the box office and has remained a fan favourite.

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