On the surface, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl is a glossy rom-com with a revenge plot. But underneath, it playfully explores power dynamics. The title itself is a wink: it’s not just ladies versus Ricky; it’s ladies schooling a man who underestimated them. The film asks: Is a con artist who preys on emotion any different from a lover who lies? And can revenge ever be sweeter than forgiveness?
If you enjoy stylish cons, gender-swapped cat-and-mouse games, and Ranveer Singh’s boundless energy, this one’s a fun weekend watch. Just don’t expect a masterpiece—expect a masala entertainer where the ladies, eventually, get the last laugh.
Here’s a write-up on the 2013 Bollywood sports-comedy Ladies vs Ricky Bahl , highlighting its plot, themes, and performances. In the landscape of early 2010s Bollywood, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2013) arrives as a stylish, gender-flipped answer to the con-artist caper. Directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films, the movie stars Ranveer Singh as the titular smooth-talker and a trio of formidable women—Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, and Dipannita Sharma—who join forces to turn the tables on him.
Ranveer Singh, fresh off Band Baaja Baaraat , is electric. He switches between Delhi’s polo brat, Mumbai’s tortured artist, and Lucknow’s bumbling sweetheart with effortless charm. He makes Ricky detestable yet magnetic—a boyish crook you almost want to see reform.
Ladies vs Ricky Bahl isn’t groundbreaking. The second half drags, and the moral calculus is fuzzy (two wrongs making a right?). But it’s immensely watchable, thanks to its charismatic cast and snappy dialogue. The soundtrack, especially Jazba and Aadat , adds to the film’s breezy, upscale vibe.
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) – Good for a laugh and a lesson: never underestimate a woman with a plan.