Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Movie Review

Theatrical trailers and arresting songs have already made it hit amongst the youths. So, a great opening of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani this year isn’t surprising et al.

Ayaan Mukherjee’s second directorial venture, after Wake Up Sid, is a story of friendship, love, ambitions, and hope. Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) is a badtameez flirt as he believes it is crucial for good health. He wants to fly, run, and even fall, but not to stay (main udna chahta hoo, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon par rukna nahi chahta). During a trip to Manali with his two best friends: Aditi (Kalki) and Avi (Aditya Roy Kapoor), he meets scholar Naina (Deepika Padukone) - who joins them at the last moment. After the trip, all four of them part ways to pursue their dreams, and meet again after eight years at the Rajasthani wedding of Kalki. Predictably, every hidden emotion burst out, and Bunny’s priorities get changed.

In this scorching hot weather, when you get to see chilly mountains of Manali; you would just love to be there straight from the cinema hall, esp. when Deepika and Ranbir reach on the peak of the mountain, and shout with exuberance. Cinematography is a gift for the audience.  

Deepika played an introvert girl who has never done any mischievous act, but is desperate to just come out & enjoy; thus joins the gang at the last minute. She exhibits her inner desires, and keeps giving Bunny googly pe googly. With a promo: “mujhe tumse pyaar ho jayega….. fir se”, it’s predictable that she was in love with Ranbir’s character earlier, and they meet after an intermission.

Aditya Roy Kapooor was seen in the same role what he played in Aashiqui2: a drunkard, but in a character role. Albeit, he played his role well, but he shouldn’t drink alcohol again coz it will be unbearable if done again. Kalki did justice with her character, for whatever duration she was there.

Madhuri Dixit’s ghagra song isn’t raunchy; you may enjoy it with family.  

I enjoyed its musical numbers: Balam Pichkari and Badtameez Dil which will make you bop & feel young, while other songs: Illahi and Kabira are lyrically good ones.

It’s a simple story full of emotions. Albeit, Wake Up Sid stands out but this one is also worth watching. So, just go & enjoy. Don’t think much! 

Movie Review: Aashiqui2

The height of success doesn't stand with the height of love.

Mohit Suri’s directorial venture, Aashiqui2, has been in news even before its release, for the sequel of ‘90s musical hit film: Aashiqui, under the same banner of Mahesh Bhatt & Kumar. Besides it, tracks of Aashiqui2, especially “Tum hi ho”, has become a hypnotizing sensational tune to the nerves of everyone, and raison d’etre to its pre-release. 

The lead casts of this musical hit film, Aaditya Roy Kapur- who played character roles earlier, and Shraddha Kapoor- who played a quirky but determined girl, who made his boyfriend learn a lesson, are, here, performing just a contradiction to their past roles. Shraddha, as Aarohi, doesn’t mind hitting by his boyfriend, and Aaditya, as Rahul Jaykar, is a self-destructive drunkard singer and songwriter. Where Aaditya’s character gives him chance to prove his mettle, Shraddha’s character is not as much promising. She doesn’t seem successful to crafting the frame and was unfit to the bill. Her bubbly face is too cute to be serious.

While dealing with the downfall in career, Rahul Jaykar meets Aarohi- a struggler singer who sings in Goa bar to get her bread. He recognizes her potential to become the next best thing, and brings her to the world of dreams. From there their relationship gets a new meaning; and after many endeavors on part of Aarohi and Vivek (Rahul’s friend), film ends with an unexpected climax.

Many media critics found the couple’s relationship getting soured amid fame and heartbreak with the success of Aarohi, to say in resemblance with the Amitabh-Jaya starrer film “Abhimaan”. But, I didn’t find anything parallel to it. Instead, the relationship of Rahul & Aarohi is different. It’s a tale of unconditional love where compromise is a key word. There was no envy or competitiveness. Go to your nearest theatre, and tell me if you agree?

It’s a sad musical love ride with a few of good moments which escape in the fragile love journey. Albeit, the script was quite known & dialogues sounded little banal, the film made me cry. So yes, it is a onetime watch movie. Especially, its songs & lyrics have worked in its favor just like to its prequel.  

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Don’t Worry! Be Barfi!

Barfi! is a syrup with sweetness as its name is. After Rockstar, Ranbir Kapoor is playing a deaf & dumb guy where he isn’t supposed to scream even once. It’s a silent movie full of emotions with sweet background music instead of loud drumbeats.

Life starts on a mute mode for Barfi! nee Murphy (with a ponytail on his nape), played by Ranbir Kapoor, but there are many moments where he makes you laugh with Charlie-Chaplin, Raj Kapoor & even gestures of Mr. Bean having taken handy by him.

Barfi! is a very confident guy who doesn’t ponder a lot & proposes his love Shruti (Ileana D’Cruz) just after a meeting. Shruti has been in Darjeeling for holidays. He makes her learn the real meaning of life. He is a strange guy who tests the real friendship standing underneath the tree going to fall down & doesn’t spare even his love Shruti & Jhilmil (Priyanka Chopra) where Jhilmil fetches the key to his heart. His life takes a twist with the entry of Shruti. He serves his heart before her but she chooses her fiancé Ranjeet who is blessed with a normal personality.

His hardships bring another twist to his life with Jhilmil (Priyanka Chopra), his childhood friend, who is mentally-challenged & has been abandoned by her parents. Jhilmil belongs to a rich family & could be a source of money for his father’s treatment for kidney failure. Barfi! plans to abduct Jhilmil & to loot a bank but that all bring a roller-coaster in his life.

Film becomes predictable with the love-triangle story when Jhilmil feels her love towards him but all that is worth watching with the stupendous performance by Priyanka, the talent hunt. There weren’t any ‘Wow!’ moments which leave you with any unusual feel but all through the film there would be a cute smile in your face.

Shruti enters again his life, as Mrs. Sengupta, to bring the melodrama which makes Jhilmil feel ignored & she leaves Barfi!  All this bring complications for him. The (ghatiya) police officer (in a novel) runs after him for all his life & gets just a trimmed off waist.

Film ends with a wish desired by Shruti but not meant for her. Barfi! & Jhilmil passes away without leaving anyone behind.

Anurag Basu has done a wonderful direction. The moment you feel emotional your tear would drop but with a note of laughter & happiness thanks to Barfi!, his wittiness & charm. Every single character of the film has done justice with his/her job irrespective of their term. Casting has been done beautifully as Rupa Ganguly was looking the real mother of Shruti.

Barfi! is a witty & charm personality full of goofy ideas who doesn’t complain to destiny. Jhilmil portrays a childlike girl who is full of emotions & knows who the one is really like to. Just like every girl she pampers her love, fans him during dinner, knits a sweater for him & even changes her outfit. She is a mentally-challenged girl but dares to challenge Mrs. Sengupta to not let her love take away. Shruti was in a labyrinth who to choose & never able to come out of her inhibitions, & when she dares it was too late. 

Film leaves you with a lighter note on every single para written for it. Its songs blend on to the film like poetry. There aren’t enough dialogues even when Shruti & Jhilmil can speak. All through the film, Jhilmil speaks only- Barfiiiiii!, but all that was worth of it.

A truly commendable job by everyone makes it a must watch piece! Enjoy it with your family having popcorn & leave Cinema-hall with smile.