Director - Santosh Kumar
Writer – Manish Kumar 
Cast - Samarpan Singh, Rajesh Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Faisal Malik, Rrajesh Sharmam Varsha Rekhate
 
Pad Gaye Pange, directed by Santosh Kumar and penned by Manish Kumar, sets out to be a comedy about life’s curveballs but ends up being a muddled mess of missed opportunities. Despite a premise ripe for humor, the film stumbles over its own ambitions and fails to deliver the laughs it promises.
 
The story revolves around Shastri Ji (Rajesh Sharma), a retired math teacher, and his former student Ayush (Samarpan Singh). Their lives are turned upside down when both are diagnosed with terminal cancer at a health check-up camp. Their shared despair drives them to multiple suicide attempts, but things take a turn for the worse as they get entangled with shady property dealers who turn out to be criminals. To top it all off, the cancer diagnosis is eventually revealed to be a mistake, but by then, the damage is done.
 
The film’s saving grace comes from Rajesh Sharma and Rajpal Yadav, who manage to squeeze out some laughs with their impeccable timing. Sharma, known for his versatile acting skills, is underutilized, his talent overshadowed by a weak screenplay. Rajpal Yadav’s presence as Jahaaz Singh injects some energy into the film, though even his performance can't fully rescue it from mediocrity.
 
Samarpan Singh’s portrayal of Ayush feels stilted and restrained, failing to evoke the depth or humor the character demands. Varsha Rekhate’s role as Charu seems to exist solely for glamour purposes, adding little value to the plot. Rajesh Yadav’s character Jaggu brings a burst of street-smart charisma, but it’s not enough to lift the film from its doldrums.
 
The film's biggest flaw lies in its screenplay, which struggles to balance comedy with the darker elements of its plot. The setting, which seems to be Punjab, is underutilized, missing an opportunity to add regional flavor and humor. The dialogue occasionally shines, but the situations feel forced and incomplete, as though the writers ran out of steam halfway through.
 
The comedic potential of Shastri Ji and Ayush’s repeated suicide attempts is never fully realized. Instead of exploring the absurdity of their predicament, the film flounders with uninspired writing and forgettable songs that disrupt the plot’s flow.
 
Pad Gaye Pange aspires to be a blend of comedy and tragedy but ends up delivering neither effectively. With a premise that could have been a rich ground for humor, the film disappoints due to its weak screenplay, uninspired writing, and underdeveloped characters. Despite the commendable performances by a few cast members, the overall experience is lackluster, leaving viewers with more frustration than laughter.