Baby Do Die Do, directed by Nachiket Samant, arrives with an intriguing premise of India’s first female contract killer and a powerful promotional campaign led by Huma Qureshi. However, despite its promising concept and the lead actress’s committed performance, the film struggles under the weight of an overcomplicated screenplay, inconsistent storytelling, and excessive subplots, resulting in a disappointing cinematic experience.
The story revolves around Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute woman whose life is forever changed after witnessing the brutal murder of her twin sister during childhood. Raised under the guidance of contract killer PM Jain, Baby grows into a deadly assassin known for eliminating targets with her signature weapon an umbrella. As she embarks on a mission for revenge while balancing a budding romance with Amandeep Singh Sidhu, the film attempts to blend action, emotion, mystery, and dark comedy. Unfortunately, the narrative loses focus with too many unnecessary twists and characters.
Huma Qureshi is undoubtedly the film’s biggest strength. She delivers a sincere and commanding performance, carrying the emotional and action-heavy portions of the film with confidence. Despite the screenplay failing to fully develop her character, Huma’s screen presence keeps the audience invested. Rachit Singh receives limited scope to showcase his abilities, while Sikander Kher fails to leave a convincing impression. Veteran actress Seema Pahwa stands out despite her brief role, and Marudhar Shekhawat also performs effectively within his limited screen time.
The supporting cast, including Vidya Malavade, Himanshu Malik, and Arun Kushwah, remains largely underutilized. Chunky Panday’s character adds to the confusion rather than strengthening the narrative, with the writing failing to give his role meaningful depth.
Director Nachiket Samant, known for films like Single Salma, Habaddi, and Comedy Couple, appears to lose sight of the film’s strongest asset—its central character. Instead of building an engaging thriller around Baby, the screenplay becomes cluttered with unnecessary characters, forced plotlines, and distracting subplots. The film also includes a cameo by producer Saqib Saleem, along with a song sequence that feels disconnected from the main narrative.
The music by Arun Iyer fails to make a lasting impact, while the editing lacks the sharpness needed for a thriller. Several scenes feel unnecessarily prolonged, affecting the film’s pace and overall engagement.
Overall, Baby Do Die Do presents an interesting idea but falls short in execution. While Huma Qureshi delivers an impressive performance worthy of appreciation, the weak screenplay, uneven direction, and confusing storytelling prevent the film from reaching its full potential. Fans of Huma may still find reasons to watch it, but for general audiences, it may be a film better suited for an eventual OTT release than a theatrical outing.