I am happy because I chose it!
Yes that’s the one liner that the film ends with. Yes this is the line that still resonates with me, hours after the film.
Seeing the film was a half hearted call. May be I booked the tickets because there was nothing else to do. Though I was a fan of Frahan Akhtar, I was utterly disappointed last time when he failed to Rock on .Frankly speaking I was quite skeptical about this one. There is no hero (I am yet to consider Farhan to be one), there are lots of other heroes (the trailer showed every damn face, and I don’t want an OSO again). The things that worked for it may be the looks (Yay! Graphic design rocks) and Isha Sharvani (I ve hots for her since the days of “Kisna”).
Anyways as u ve paid the money in advance you have to show up for it! The film starts, with an impressive title sequence on the unsung heroes behind the film sets, impressive, but not original. This is what Farhan is capable of, so no points for that. Slowly the story unfolds, characters are starting building up, and plot is all set for yet another emotional soup. Like a typical Frahan Akhtar film it’s had that bunch of friends and share of human emotions and the tasteful portray of relationship. But this time there is the flavor of Bollywood, opps! Hindi Film Industry.
Half way down the films I was kept wondering is it getting stereotype? Yet another tale of Film stars and Star kids. The typical portray of stardom where few get fighting for it and bunch of other born with silver spoon in their mouth. So where is this tale heading for? Should I start mourning for the waste of my time and money???
Hold on, the story is not over yet! Yes the story is not over till the last few minutes. All the skepticism I developed in the due course did end amicably. The film quite poised for a forgettable and stereotype end, quite nicely unfolded to a meaningful turn. Most of the plot and character was stereotype but not the ending. It was an uncommon one for which I must congratulate writer/director Zoya Akhtar. In fact the film breaks conventions and celebrated human values rather than celebrating stars and stardom. Particularly liked fact that it didn’t end making Vikram Jaisingh (Farhan Akhtar) a hero in real life.
Over all, it’s good film to watch with powerful performance by almost all. Frahan did a far better job this time and quite suited to the selfish brat. Konkana Sen was as usual superb. Rishi, Dimple, Juhi and of course Isha will get claps for their work. And for the bunch of the real Stars, Zoya has made justice to most of them with their roles in the film. They came in the right place, for right amount of time and appeared true to their respective images. And if you are willing to listen to St. Saharukh, he made a good point too “when you are someone, don’t forget the people who were close to you when you were no one”. Point taken Sir!
So here is the final verdict the film is worth watching. And if you are an emotional fool like me, u ll like it even more and take down few lines back home.
Overall film:«««««
Thumbs up to: Zoya, Konkana ,Farhan, Rishi, Juhi, Isha, Shiv kar(graphic designer)
Thumbs down : Kareena, Hritik, Shankar Eshhan Loy except for the one song
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