Baby Do Or Die, a character driven neo-noir thriller is picking up genuine praise without any of the franchise pressure riding on it. Early reactions on X (formerly Twitter) suggest Huma Qureshi's latest film is turning out to be one of the pleasant surprises of the day, with viewers going out of their way to praise the writing, the performances and the emotional weight of it. This is despite the fact that Friday belongs to the YRF Spy Universe's Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, at least on paper. Take a look at the audience's verdict in this Baby Do Or Die review (Twitter), with Huma Qureshi getting some really strong reactions.
Huma Qureshi's Do Or Die review verdict is quite strong when it comes to this fan. Journalist Amit Bhatia gave gave the film 4 stars: "Baby Do Die Do Wins Big Praise Baby Do Die Do is an outstanding watch! With brilliant writing, a powerful performance by Huma Qureshi, and superb music, this experimental film delivers a fresh and memorable cinematic experience."
X user Siddharth Mathur was just as enthusiastic: "Baby Do Die Do Review #BabyDoDieDo is bold, atmospheric, and unapologetically original. Director #NachiketSamant crafts a neo-noir crime drama that stands out for its unique protagonist, immersive world-building, and emotionally charged storytelling."
tere naina rated it 3.5 out of 5: "Baby Do Die Do Review – Huma Qureshi Delivers a Thriller That's Both Refreshing and Riveting Director #NachiketSamant takes a unique concept and treats it with remarkable confidence. #BabyDoDieDo follows #HumaQureshi as Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute assassin whose life is shaped by loss, mystery, and survival. As the story unfolds, it constantly keeps you curious, balancing suspense with genuine emotional depth."
The supporting cast and the noir storytelling are getting love too, Tusshar Sasi wrote: "Behind the dark comedy lies an unexpectedly moving story of surviving Mumbai's rougher edges. @humasqureshi towers in this well-crafted, rain-soaked noir. I go with 4 stars for Nachiket Samant's #BabyDoDieDo."
Fenil Seta called out the ensemble around Qureshi: "#BabyDoDieDo @ChunkyThePanday is marvellous while Seema Pahwa is dependable. @sikandarkher is too good as the antagonist. Arun Kushwah (Lucky) and Himanshu Malik (Mikky Murjhani) play well-written characters and are the surprises of the film."
Baby Do Or Die is directed by Nachiket Samant and follows Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute contract killer played by Huma Qureshi, whose search for the truth behind her sister's murder pulls her deeper into Mumbai's criminal underworld. The film also stars Chunky Panday, Sikandar Kher, Seema Pahwa and Rachit Singh, and mixes noir, dark comedy and revenge into a tightly wound thriller.