Directed by Nachiket Samant, Baby Do Die Do is the story of a deaf and mute contract killer navigating Mumbai’s unforgiving underworld. Produced by the Saleem Siblings, Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem, the movie features Huma Qureshi, Sikander Kher, Seema Pahwa, Chunky Panday, Rachit Singh and Vidya Malvade. The crime thriller is one of a kind and follows Baby Karmarkar on the journey to find the man who killed her sister years ago. But is it the much-needed Bollywood crime thriller that feels refreshingly original? Read this Baby Do Die Do review to find out.

A story that lets silence make the noise

The heart of the story, Baby Karmarkar, is a deaf and mute assassin who quietly carries out contract killings in Mumbai. And her favourite choice of weapon? An umbrella which doubles as a gun. What seems like a daily job for her actually stems from something more jarring, a loss that she carries with her every day. Baby had a twin sister who was murdered years ago, and she is on the hunt to find her killer, tracking him down, one kill at a time. PM Jain (Chunky Panday), aka Papa, is a father figure for Baby. He is the contractor and killer who assigns jobs to her and her ally Manu (Marudhar Shekhawat). And the boss above all? Zafar Khan (Sikander Kher) and his unlucky brother, Lucky (Arun Kushwah), who run a tight ship. While Baby cleverly does her job in crowded places and quickly disappears in the sea of faces, one wrong job lands her in hot water with DCP Anjum Khan (Seema Pahwa).

But that’s not it. The film quickly takes an unexpected turn, and Baby finds herself caught in a web of lies, betrayals, and dangerous people who know more about her life than she does. But will she find her sister’s killer before he finds her? Baby Do Die Do might seem like a surface-level crime thriller, but it keeps you hooked with its plot twists. It refrains from revealing all its cards at once and slowly peels back its layers, rewarding viewers without dumping things on them. The less you know walking in, the better.

The crisp direction and visual storytelling do the most heavy lifting

We’ve seen Mumbai’s dangerous underbelly in plenty of crime thrillers now, and more than just the backdrop, the visual storytelling turns the city into a character of its own. The shady lanes, the gloomy weather, and the congested living spaces add to the mood. When the story goes down memory lane, it doesn’t force you to feel overly emotional. It trusts your instinct and stays crisp, manoeuvring through and maintaining a comic take on tragedy. Between high-profile murders, you’ll find yourself chuckling at the witty jokes and one-liners that keep the movie from feeling dull or too dramatic.

While the first half of the movie takes its time to build the narrative, the second half quickly sprints into action. It is tight and sharp, and once the story is set, it leads to a climax that is both emotional and dramatic, without being too preachy or loud.

Fine performances from a strong ensemble cast

The movie belongs to Huma Qureshi as Baby from start to finish. While she doesn’t try to be the hero, she isn’t a tragic victim either. She is fierce, emotionally scarred, vulnerable, and quietly resilient. Though she plays a deaf and mute character, her eyes, expressions, and body language steal the show and make you root for her. Sikander Kher as Zafar brings an understated intensity to his character and is a delight to watch on screen. He’s giving ‘classic Bollywood villain’ alongside Arun Kushwah, who plays Lucky. Kushwah’s character is the most likeable, even though he gives off chhota don energy, which one should be scared of.

Chunky Panday as Papa plays one of the most unconventional roles in the movie with surprising ease. It is great to see him play an emotional character who turns out to be something else. Seema Pahwa as Anjum Khan proves why she is one of Bollywood’s most dependable performers. Her comic timing, wit, and emotional depth lend the story an interesting angle. Rachit Singh, as Aman, Baby’s husband, is not just the charming loverboy. He is gritty, fights for what he loves, and brings tenderness to the tale.

Baby Do Die Do isn’t without its flaws. It takes a bit for the story to gather momentum and bring the focus back from the atmosphere to the characters. But it makes for an interesting tale with fine details and plot twists, making it refreshing and immersive.

Can you watch Baby Do Die Do with your family?: The movie features violence and adult content, but since it is not too graphic, you can watch it with your family.

Baby Do Die Do is now running in theatres near you.

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