So the Boy was out on Friday night. He had read the story of
Raanjhanaa like all Bollywood sceptics and discarded it as a story of a loser
who tries to reunite the love of his life with her boyfriend. Since it is his
least favourite genre, I thought I would have to watch it alone. Also, how
could I miss something he would hate?
Anyway, it’s one of the most beautiful love stories I’ve
ever seen. If you haven’t had the chance to watch it, I would advice you to
give it a shot for you’ll love the characters, the plot, the direction, the
dialogue, the setting, the music...the works.
For starters, the movie begins with a small Hindu boy Kundan
(Dhanush) falling in love with a girl Zoya (Sonam Kapoor). When they hit
adolescence, he confesses his love. The girl hesitates and then agrees. Her
Muslim family obviously disapproves and sends her to Aligarh to study further. After 9 years, when the
girl returns to the hometown of Benaras, the boy is still in love with her. But
the girl had moved on. The boy then helps her reunite...
That’s just half the movie. I guess that’s where most people
stop reading and trash the movie as a boring love story. What you don’t read in
the reviews is the acting, the one-liners, the conviction... Sometimes, genuine
movie buffs (like moi!!!) don’t give out the entire movie. You really have to watch this one
to know what lays ahead for Zoya, Kundan and Jagjit (Zoya's new boyfriend).
Since it’s a movie, something is bound to be illogical. But
the unconventional take on love keeps you glued. Zoya is an extremely strong
character and a true depiction of the bold woman of today. Dhanush is a
lovable, sensitive man whom you fall in love with. He is actually brilliant in the film and proves that you don't have to be goodlooking to be a star.The supporting cast makes its
mark as well. The story – it racy enough to keep you interested.
I am going to convince the Boy and watch it again with him.
Do watch it once, it is soooo much better than Ye Jawaani hai Deewanis of
today.
I enjoyed the movie. dialogue, cinematography, dhanush, sonam, swara, abhay....everything even the second half. I wished though the ending had been a happy one.
ReplyDeleteI loved the last dialogue. For once, I didn't find the ending that sad :)
DeleteI really want 2 watch this one. :-) After reading this, def going to!
ReplyDeleteI sat through the entire movie alone without trying to look at my watch late at night. Now that says a lot about a Hindi film :)
DeleteHaha anything should be better than YJHD :D
ReplyDeleteOh, then maybe I compared it with a wrong movie!
DeleteI also enjoyed the movie a lot... the second half had some unreal moments but overall worth a watch.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any movie till date which doesn't have its illogical moments. That's just like life, isn't it?
DeleteI loved the movie...Love was depited in an amazing way...the total enveloping madness which makes just your love so obsessive that you are completely oblvious of anybody else's love for you...the subplot was amazing there...brilliant chracter portrayals of Zoya and Kundan. Sonam finally acts and Dhanush and Abhay were superb. Even though Abhay didn't get a lot of lines and time onscreen but he did manage to steal my heart the moment he appeared in that kurta :P
ReplyDeleteA fresh breath from the stereotype that the romance genre has turned out to be in Bollywood.
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I completely agree! And Abhay Deol in that purple kurta - oh, how could I not mention that *drool* :D
DeleteEveryone has been raving about this movie. I have to take out time for this.
ReplyDeleteSet your expectations low, Amit. I had not read reviews or even seen a single promo of the film :D
DeleteWow! A very high recco! Have heard such positive reviews for this one. Hope we get to see it soon :)
ReplyDeleteYou must! Unless we don't promote films like these, the directors will keep making Jab tak Hain Jaan..ughh!!
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