Ooty schoolgirl Dhara (Inayat Verma) finds her true happiness in dancing. Her father, Shiv (Abhishek Bachchan), a single parent, loves her deeply but isn’t thrilled about her dream of moving to Mumbai to pursue dance. Even when a famous dance instructor (Nora Fatehi) offers her a chance to join her prestigious academy, Shiv remains hesitant.
As things start to fall into place, an unexpected challenge disrupts Dhara’s journey. Will her determination and passion be enough to overcome the odds? Can dreams come true?
The film’s title, Be Happy, seems to hint at a carefree attitude, but the movie itself struggles with the common issue of a strong concept failing to translate into an engaging execution.
Inayat Verma shines brightly on screen, bringing energy and charm to her role. Abhishek Bachchan, who delivered a heartfelt performance as a father in I Want To Talk, feels a bit more restrained here. This is mainly because the story focuses more on dance competitions—similar to reality shows—rather than deeply exploring the characters’ lives and emotions.
Nora Fatehi impresses with her dance moves but struggles to make her acting feel natural. Nassar, usually a strong performer, is stuck in a typical grandfather role, while Harleen Sethi’s role as Dhara’s mom is too short to leave an impact. Johnny Lever’s comedy feels forced and unnecessary. The characters often speak in scripted lines, making you wish the film had been better written.
