Filmy4wap : BFF – A Missed Opportunity with a Weak Emotional Core
Starring: Siri Hanmanth, Ramya Pasupleti, Praneeta Patnaik
Director: Bhargav Macharla
AHA continues to release a string of OTT shows, and the latest addition is BFF, featuring Siri Hanmanth and Ramya Pasupleti in the lead roles. With the show now streaming, let’s take a closer look at how it fares.
Story:
Nithya Kothari (Siri Hanmanth) and Tara Yadav (Ramya Pasupleti) are two young roommates living independent lives in Hyderabad. Both are modern working women with strong views about life. The show focuses on the small challenges they face in their everyday lives and how their friendship begins to falter over time.
Positives:
Siri Hanmanth, known for her stint on Bigg Boss, is the central attraction of the series. She brings a sense of stability to the character of Nithya, delivering a performance that suits her grounded yet modern persona. Her appearance and demeanor are well-suited for the role, making her the highlight of the show.
Ramya Pasupleti, playing the second lead as Tara, has a less impactful presence initially but improves as the series progresses. Anchor Anjali also puts in a commendable performance as Nithya’s mother. The show attempts to showcase the lives of modern women living in a metropolitan city like Hyderabad, and these aspects have been portrayed decently.
Negatives:
BFF is an adaptation of the English series Adulting, but unfortunately, it fails to live up to the original. One of the biggest drawbacks is the lack of emotional depth between the two main characters. There are hardly any scenes that depict a strong friendship between Nithya and Tara, which undermines the show’s premise. The chemistry between the characters is almost non-existent, resulting in a lackluster experience.
Tara’s character, in particular, feels over-exaggerated. Her smoking, brash attitude, and attempts to portray a tough, no-nonsense woman come across as forced and unconvincing. Additionally, there is no real conflict or emotional tension in the series, leaving both the comedic and dramatic moments flat.
Each episode feels drawn out, addressing trivial issues without providing much entertainment or insight. The depiction of office life and other routine situations lacks humor or charm. Given the focus on two young women, the show had potential for engaging romantic or dramatic subplots, but the direction fails to capitalize on these opportunities. Characters like the house owner and a creepy boss also fail to add any meaningful depth to the narrative.
Technical Aspects:
The show is mostly set in an apartment, and credit goes to the cinematographer for capturing the setting in an appealing way. Siri’s styling is also noteworthy, adding to her on-screen appeal. However, the background score is underwhelming, and the editing leaves much to be desired, as the simple story is unnecessarily stretched out.
Director Bhargav Macharla disappoints with his handling of the series. The first season revolves around the lives of Nithya and Tara, but only in the final episode is there any significant conflict introduced between the two. For the rift to feel impactful, a stronger foundation of friendship should have been established early on. Instead, the show meanders without much purpose and concludes abruptly, likely to set up a second season.
Verdict:
In conclusion, BFF is a comedy-drama that attempts to portray the lives of two modern women, but it lacks emotional resonance and suffers from weak storytelling. While Siri Hanmanth’s performance provides some relief, the overall execution is flat and uninspired. With loud characters and an uninvolving plot, the show offers little new and can be easily skipped this weekend.