Every time a mega movie is announced, your heart flutters a little, and you keep your fingers and toes crossed that this one won’t let you down like some other biggie ventures have in the past despite being born with silver ladles in their mouth- a “mega” star cast, “mega” music and need we mention “mega” hype.

‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’ comes from the maker of the impressive ‘Parineeta’ and you would like to get your money’s worth with his latest venture — inspired by Bhave-Sukthankar’s Marathi film ‘Doghi’— if that is not too much to ask for.

‘Laaga...’ traces the journey of Vibhavari (Mukherji) from being a carefree belle, frolicking on the banks of Banaras to becoming ‘Natasha’, a suave “escort” to men with moolah, when all other means of earning fail her. All so that her family can kiss its hardships goodbye. It works alright, but so does her evil uncle’s mind when it comes to blackmailing the girl about revealing the true nature of her profession to the (easily scandalised) vaasis of Banaras. Whether or not ‘Laaga...’ lives up to your expectations, it ends up being a nice way to erase bad memories of last week’s Hindi film releases.

There are many reasons why you should watch this one: the chemistry between the sisters (Rani and Konkona) is lovely; the otherwise ho-hum soundtrack comes alive once it adapts itself beautifully to the situations in the film; the magic that Abhishek Bachchan brings to the screen; Konkona Sen Sharma who has the midas touch when it comes to her roles. She is more lovable than ever and holds her own, completely unfazed by Rani’s “greatness”; and then there’s the endearing Konkona-Kunal combo.

Now for the brickbats... there is so little of Abhishek (Even Lux soap can boast of more screen time than Bachchan Jr). No fair!

And this doesn’t help one bit in explaining when and how his relationship with his lady love in the film developed all that intensity. Kher is reduced to a heart attack and a half.

One of the biggest intended pleasant surprises in the film is something that crosses your mind right in the beginning. And will someone please explain the abrupt ending!

No perfect movie, people. But watch it for the many cute touches that it is generously sprinkled with.