Coffee with D

Coffee with D is a rollicking 2017 Bollywood drama-comedy that features a unique blend of humor, satire, and riveting drama. helmed by the director Vishal Mishra. Boasting a stellar ensemble cast including the talented Sunil Grover, versatile Zakir Hussain, and the seasoned Yugant Badri Pandey, the film serves as an audacious and amusing blend of high-stakes journalism and audacious comedy in equal measure.

At the forefront of the story is Arnab Ghosh (played by Sunil Grover), a tenacious and audacious journalist who is also the prime-time newscaster with a major news channel in India. Rising to acclaim and public prominence through his incisive reportage and fearless investigative journalistic, Arnab suddenly loses his prime-time spot due to a sharp drop in the TRP ratings of his show. Determined to regain his slot and win back his viewers, Arnab decides to take a step that had never been taken by any fellow journalist in the recent past.

In an audacious move that leaves his colleagues and viewers stunned, he decides to reckon with the most powerful and feared underworld don terrorizing the world, simply known as "D." The objective is simple: to conduct the most controversial and significant interview with the dreaded mob boss, hoping it would garner enough attention to hike his TRP ratings. Played by Zakir Hussain, D is known to be cloaked in mysteries and shrouded in public fear, making him the perfect choice for Arnab's audacious plan. The interaction between Arnab and D paints a vibrant backdrop of a one-of-a-kind comedy-drama that forms the crux of this riveting tale.

The plot further thickens by carrying over the tensions and turmoil of a dangerous and challenging quest. As Arnab relentlessly pursues his goal of getting an interview with D, he is pulled into a whirlwind of danger, uncertainty, and high stakes. Every step he takes to come closer to D puts him and his life at risk, leading to a series of hilarious, dramatic and unpredictable sequences.

The subtle and underplayed performance of Sunil Grover uplifts the narrative as the desperate prime-time newscaster. Zakir Hussain, on the other hand, provides an interesting foil as the world's most feared gangster, delivering a performance that is threatening yet surprisingly amusing. Yugant Badri Pandey heightens the narrative with his impressive performance as a member of the news team, contributing well to the comic moments throughout the film.

The plot of Coffee with D also brings in the quirks of Indian journalism into the mix, using humor to critique the cutthroat competitive TV journalism industry, where the race for TRPs often overshadows human interest and empathy. The film showcases this aspect through Arnab's desperate attempts to reclaim his top position, where he is ready to put his life on the line.

Make no mistake, while being a comedy, Coffee with D weaves elements of suspense and drama as well, ensuring that the viewers remain glued to the screen. The film also manages to strike a balance between humor and danger, drawing upon the strength of the unusual premise.

Adding to the overall appeal of the film, the music composed by Superbia and the film's songs add a certain vibrancy to the story. From peppy numbers to soulful tunes, the movie's music, much like the storyline itself, encapsulates a mix of moods and emotions, fitting perfectly within the narrative.

The movie, at its core, is a testament to the resourcefulness and courage of journalists who are willing to push the envelope, come what may. Coffee with D, with its blend of humor, drama, suspense, and a somewhat outlandish yet entertaining plotline, is an enjoyable ride that is likely to keep audiences engaged till the end. It’s daringly unconventional, and packed with surprises that often come with a light-hearted chuckle.