No single letter has wielded as much influence over the Hindi film and TV industry as ‘K’. The surnames Khan and Kapoor start with a ‘K’. Ekta Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan name their products starting with this letter.
8 years ago, a certain Roshan generated mass hysteria under the influence of the K-factor. I was no fan then, but ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ changed it all and I openly gush about him now.
Jaane Tu … Ya Jaane Na. The K-factor did not dampen the freshness of this film. It quietly worked behind the scenes as a loving uncle.
Message for Amit:
If you plan to watch this film, do not miss the beginning. The images are made to look like watercolour paintings with very interesting strokes, and it is a riot of colours as the opening credits roll.
The storyline is uncomplicated. Jai (Imran Khan) and Aditi (Genelia) are extremely close friends since they are 15 years old, and their relationship gives their parents (and everybody who knows them) the impression that they are romantically interested in each other. Both of them deny this.
Jai and Aditi are part of a group of 6 friends in college. The characters deal with their problems in a refreshing, matter-of-fact manner. Aditi does not deny her strained relationship with her brother Amit (an interesting Prateek Babbar). Rotlu and Boms realize early on that their love interests have no interest in them, and do not hang on for attention.
They find each other instead.
The remaining members of the gang are Shaleen (Sugandha Garg) and Jignes Patel. Shaleen is a spunky girl who can play the guitar, and is highly observant.
Aditi wants a tough stud, and Jai wants someone mild tempered – and they do find people with these attributes. Eventually they come round to understand and accept that they love each other.
It was nice to see that the lead characters did get attracted to someone else, but choose their much healthier relationship – for they are so comfortable with each other, and believe, “Tu khush hai to lage ki jahan mein chayee hai khushi!”
What worked for me?
Guitar strains
Jai shaking his head to say a no to getting provoked, in response to Aditi’s remarks
It is very attractive to see a man remain assertive, and polite.
Jai not carrying a mobile phone, and saying he would get one when he started working.
It reminded me of my days as a student. Luxury products would be bought with my money; after I started earning.
Jignes’s natural, “Sabko visa nahin milta!”
Gujrati speaking friends from college with flying-to-US dreams had said this on more than one occasion.
Amit’s admission, “Of course I hate him!” - and he goes on to explain why.
I agree. Comparisons to Jai would be very difficult to handle without an unhealthy dosage of disdain.
Aditi’s parents (Jayant Kriplani and Anooradha Patel) playing scrabble.
Love as it should be.
Jai’s mother (Rathna Pathak) and her love for reading; her interaction with her dead husband (Naseeruddin Shah)
Perfect comic timing. Two tremendously talented actors enjoying themselves.
And this. Role reversal of sorts. The rat saving the cat.
Imran is effortless, and plays the nice Jai Singh Rathore from Ranjhor well. Has very attractive eyes, and a nice voice. As he said, “Tumhara bhai hum sab se sharp hai, my ears perked up - ‘sharp’ is not a word that makes a regular appearance in Bollywood dialogues. I liked the way he wrote in Aamir’s blog, and that got me to leave a comment behind. He looks set to have an interesting career ahead.
Aditi is the most predictable character of them all. A younger Preity Zinta would have given her character a zing.
P.S - Tinkerbells, this post is for you. For loving and marrying the man you met as a 16 year old.
P.S.1 – Phoenix, will this get you to comment on visas and dhoklas?
8 years ago, a certain Roshan generated mass hysteria under the influence of the K-factor. I was no fan then, but ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ changed it all and I openly gush about him now.
Jaane Tu … Ya Jaane Na. The K-factor did not dampen the freshness of this film. It quietly worked behind the scenes as a loving uncle.
Message for Amit:
If you plan to watch this film, do not miss the beginning. The images are made to look like watercolour paintings with very interesting strokes, and it is a riot of colours as the opening credits roll.
The storyline is uncomplicated. Jai (Imran Khan) and Aditi (Genelia) are extremely close friends since they are 15 years old, and their relationship gives their parents (and everybody who knows them) the impression that they are romantically interested in each other. Both of them deny this.
Jai and Aditi are part of a group of 6 friends in college. The characters deal with their problems in a refreshing, matter-of-fact manner. Aditi does not deny her strained relationship with her brother Amit (an interesting Prateek Babbar). Rotlu and Boms realize early on that their love interests have no interest in them, and do not hang on for attention.
They find each other instead.
The remaining members of the gang are Shaleen (Sugandha Garg) and Jignes Patel. Shaleen is a spunky girl who can play the guitar, and is highly observant.
Aditi wants a tough stud, and Jai wants someone mild tempered – and they do find people with these attributes. Eventually they come round to understand and accept that they love each other.
It was nice to see that the lead characters did get attracted to someone else, but choose their much healthier relationship – for they are so comfortable with each other, and believe, “Tu khush hai to lage ki jahan mein chayee hai khushi!”
What worked for me?
Guitar strains
Jai shaking his head to say a no to getting provoked, in response to Aditi’s remarks
It is very attractive to see a man remain assertive, and polite.
Jai not carrying a mobile phone, and saying he would get one when he started working.
It reminded me of my days as a student. Luxury products would be bought with my money; after I started earning.
Jignes’s natural, “Sabko visa nahin milta!”
Gujrati speaking friends from college with flying-to-US dreams had said this on more than one occasion.
Amit’s admission, “Of course I hate him!” - and he goes on to explain why.
I agree. Comparisons to Jai would be very difficult to handle without an unhealthy dosage of disdain.
Aditi’s parents (Jayant Kriplani and Anooradha Patel) playing scrabble.
Love as it should be.
Jai’s mother (Rathna Pathak) and her love for reading; her interaction with her dead husband (Naseeruddin Shah)
Perfect comic timing. Two tremendously talented actors enjoying themselves.
And this. Role reversal of sorts. The rat saving the cat.
Imran is effortless, and plays the nice Jai Singh Rathore from Ranjhor well. Has very attractive eyes, and a nice voice. As he said, “Tumhara bhai hum sab se sharp hai, my ears perked up - ‘sharp’ is not a word that makes a regular appearance in Bollywood dialogues. I liked the way he wrote in Aamir’s blog, and that got me to leave a comment behind. He looks set to have an interesting career ahead.
Aditi is the most predictable character of them all. A younger Preity Zinta would have given her character a zing.
P.S - Tinkerbells, this post is for you. For loving and marrying the man you met as a 16 year old.
P.S.1 – Phoenix, will this get you to comment on visas and dhoklas?
8 comments:
Anu, you're getting good enough that I just smile and nod at your post and don't feel like leaving any flippant comments. Not sure I like that though. *sad smile*
I liked Naseeruddin Shah too. Hard to imagine him as the tough Rathore of da Ranjour with him jumping around with that goofy smile and mush ... but I liked him having his say and going back to the portrait pose. Genelia wasn't as good as the rest though, didn't seem real enough.
You know you still have to let me buy me a beer. When are you making a trip? *grin*
@Rosh, am not sure if I like that you like my posts enough not to comment on it! :) Am glad you have seen this film ... what did you think of Imran? The beer will happen .. sometime :)
haha anu, thnks for the dedication :)....made my day..and hubby's too ! I had watched the movie and ur review made me relive the movie once more...
@Bells, :D Am impressed .. you have watched this film given your schedule!:)
dekh lia hum movie.
abhi fir dekhna hoega. mein vi woh starting miss kar gayaa :D
and yes, I do play the "Whats that" game sometimes. With myself.
:)
@Anon, zaroor dekhna!
As an aside, did you know Mansoor Khan (Imran's uncle) and Imran's dad were classmates at IIT Bombay?
Ah! haven't yet watched it. Going by your review, and the comments that followed, want to watch it on big screen - so am hoping its still playing somewhere by the time I'm back.
I did watch Mamma Mia and The Dark Knight last weekend though :-)
@Phoenix, you might be in time for the DVD :) Dark Knight is on my wishlist ... will watch it sometime!
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