Originality takes a hit with this rehashed farce

What do you say about a movie that's been clearly and shamelessly inspired by Hollywood's Bruce Almighty?

For that matter, what can you say about a film that can't even spell the director's name correctly on its official website – Rumi Jafry, Jaffry and Jaffery, pick a favourite.

After the debacle that was Mehbooba earlier this year, producer Afzal Khan has a lot riding on the success of God Tussi Great Ho. The star value is certainly there, with Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles; and we guess Sohail Khan earns a few brownie points thanks to his on-screen chemistry with brother Salman.

But what in the name of goddess (pardon the pun) is Manisha Koirala doing here and would she please do us a favour and sack that stylist and hire a fitness trainer fast!

Moving on to the film's plot itself, it's definitely a no-brainer for those who've seen the original Jim Carrey-starrer: Arun Prajapati (Salman) is a victim of Murphy's Law and constantly blames god for his perpetual rotten luck. After a particularly trying day, he vents his frustration at god (Amitabh Bachchan) and this time, the almighty is ready with a comeback of his own.

Predictably, god grants his powers to Arun for a trial period and asks him to lead the world. As mayhem ensues, the rest of the movie chugs along like clockwork with a sub-plot involving ladylove Alia (Priyanka) and suitor Rocky (Sohail).

At a time when Indian cinema is growing by leaps and bounds thanks to an increasing demand in original storylines, it is both regressive and insulting for the viewer to watch a film that gleefully plagiarises. In fact, even the film's trademark song, Aksa Beach, heavily borrows its concept from the smash-hit Aati Kya Khandala, sung by Aamir Khan in Ghulam.

Bottomline: Everyone who's contributed to the farce that is this film should be ashamed of themselves.