Film Review: Heer Express

Banner: Tulip Entertainment, Divisa Entertainment, Merry Go Round Studios, Creative Strokes Group

Genre: Family Drama

Introduction:

Heer Express is a Hindi-language family drama that explores themes of familial legacy, romance, and personal growth. At its core, the film narrates the journey of Heer (Divita Juneja), a young woman who inherits her late mother’s culinary legacy and endeavors to continue her restaurant business, while simultaneously navigating the challenges of love and family dynamics. Set largely in London, the film attempts to blend domestic drama with the universal struggles of preserving a family heritage, adding layers of cultural and emotional nuance to its narrative canvas.

While the premise promises a mix of emotional depth and light-hearted drama, the execution falls short of realizing its potential. The film struggles to balance its family-centric narrative with the romantic subplot and fails to create significant audience engagement. Nevertheless, there are moments of genuine warmth and competent technical work that lend some merit to the overall presentation.

Story & Screenplay:

The narrative of Heer Express revolves around Heer, a young and ambitious woman who is entrusted with carrying forward her mother’s restaurant business after her passing. Her mother, Preeto (Priya Bhardwaj), is presented posthumously as a guiding force in Heer’s life, having built a legacy that Heer now seeks to uphold.

Heer’s journey takes her from her familial home, where she resides with her maternal uncles (Gulshan Grover and Sanjay Mishra), to London, where she encounters the challenges of running a restaurant in a foreign environment while negotiating personal and professional relationships.