Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Jul 3: Baby Do Die Do is an unabashedly commercial revenge thriller that embraces old-school Bollywood storytelling with confidence. Directed by Nachiket Samant, the film blends action, emotion, humour and drama into a fast-paced entertainer, anchored by a standout performance from Huma Qureshi.
The film follows Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute contract killer driven by revenge after witnessing a tragedy in childhood. As she hunts down those responsible for her sister's death, an unexpected romance forces her to confront the life she has built around violence.
While the revenge-driven plot may not offer many surprises, the engaging screenplay and brisk pacing ensure the narrative rarely loses momentum. The film leans into familiar Bollywood tropes—gangsters, contract killers, larger-than-life villains and stylised action—but presents them with enough flair to keep audiences invested.
Huma Qureshi delivers one of the strongest performances of her career, portraying Baby with remarkable restraint and confidence. Relying on expressions, lip-reading and gestures rather than dialogue, she creates a compelling protagonist who refuses to be defined by her disability.
Rachit Singh lends able support as Baby's love interest Siddhu, while Sikandar Kher impresses as the antagonist. Chunky Pandey surprises in a serious role as a contract-killing mastermind, departing from his usual comic image. Seema Pahwa is equally effective as a seasoned police officer, with Vidya Malvade, Himanshu Malik, Marudhar Shekhawat, Arun Kushwah, Rupesh Bane and Mangala Kenkre rounding out the supporting cast.
The film also earns praise for its sensitive portrayal of disability, presenting Baby as a capable and independent woman rather than a character seeking sympathy.
Technically, the film is polished, with Tojo Xavier's cinematography capturing the gritty mood of Mumbai and Samant maintaining a steady narrative pace. However, the repeated use of glitch-style visual effects during key moments feels distracting.
Despite its predictable twists, Baby Do Die Do succeeds as an engaging commercial entertainer that celebrates larger-than-life storytelling while placing a strong female protagonist at its centre.