First of all Happy Diwali to all. For normal people Diwali means sweets and crackers but for a film fanatic like me it's about the annual Bollywood clash of the biggies. And this year it's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) vs Shivaay. I haven't watched Shivaay yet so I cannot comment on it. Karan Johar's ADHM has always been my preferred choice so I went for it first day first show (depending on which theatre you saw). And boy I wasn't disappointed. Clearly it is not Karan's best but not his worst either. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn't miss it:
Ranbir Kapoor (Ayan Khan):
He has always been a great actor but in this one he is just fantabulous. From sweet and innocent to lovelorn and heartbroken, he nails every nuance of his character. Towards the second half he displays a certain amount of maturity but he never lets go off his childlike lovability. He dances like no one is watching and is a natural romantic. Just his presence in a scene can lift it up to sublime level and there are ample proofs of it in the film. RK is back and he is here to stay and rule our hearts for a long time.
Never before seen avatar of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Saba Taliyar Khan):
I am not talking about her beauty here. Probably for the first time in her career she is playing a sort of second fiddle to someone. She is almost like the other women in the film who the hero has a temporary fling with but who would have thought that she will have her cake and eat it too. Right from the promotions and post the release of the film she has managed to grab the maximum eyeballs and became the talk of the town. When she appears on the screen you won't dare to look at anyone else but her. It won't be an exaggeration to say that no one could have played Saba Taliyar Khan better than her. The role demanded sensuality, a person who seen a lot and knows the language of the heart and thus treads carefully. Saba is poetess who is not afraid to express her desires but she is not overtly sexual or possessive. She is a fine balance between reality and fantasy and is brave enough to let go someone just when she is starting to feel weak in her knees. They don't make women like her anymore and that's why Ash fits the bill perfectly.
Anushka Sharma (Alizeh Khan):
The epitome of bubbliness and the ultimate cutiepie of Bollywood delivers a performance which will be etched in the memory of every masala Bollywood film goers for ages to come. Every guy with his heart on his sleeve will fall for her. She is a total 'filmi' at heart who has no qualms about replicating classic Bollywood moments on foreign locations. She is strong enough to fight cancer with a smile but when it comes to love she is every woman in the world ever who has fallen in love. It's not hard to impress her but it's not easy to make her fall in love with you either. And every friend-zoned guy out there can vouch for it.
Fawad Khan (Ali):
As if he is not a hot property already that on top of that he plays a hotshot DJ and a moody lover. Alright, fine, he has a small role. And honestly what was all the fuss about him being in the film? But his presence in the film does make a difference. His personality has an intensity and a gravitas which adds a layer of tension to the film. It's totally understandable why Anushka (Alizeh) can't control herself when he is around.
Pritam's music:
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) is undoubtedly the most eclectic soundtrack of the year. All the songs are chart toppers but Channa Mereya and Bulleya have attained cult status among listeners.
Karan Johar's coming of age:
ADHM is Karan's most frivolous and one dimensional work but with a reason. He is in a position where he doesn't need to prove his commitment and dedication to his craft anymore. He knowingly chose to tell a story which has indications that it's personal to him. Boy meets girl and a friendship develops. Boy start to nurture feelings but the girl feels friendship is the best relationship. It goes with saying that ADHM is also the seasoned filmmaker's most relatable and commonplace work. He doesn't rush into things and lets every emotion sink into the audience's heart. You know what's coming next and it's not necessarily a bad thing always. To put it in a more simple way 'Love is predictable but you don't stop falling in love because of that'. Love never goes out fashion and Karan Johar will be always around to tell us love stories in it's various shades and flavours. Cheers to that.
So what are you waiting for. Go and book your tickets right now.
Thank You. Till next time.
Ranbir Kapoor (Ayan Khan):
He has always been a great actor but in this one he is just fantabulous. From sweet and innocent to lovelorn and heartbroken, he nails every nuance of his character. Towards the second half he displays a certain amount of maturity but he never lets go off his childlike lovability. He dances like no one is watching and is a natural romantic. Just his presence in a scene can lift it up to sublime level and there are ample proofs of it in the film. RK is back and he is here to stay and rule our hearts for a long time.
Never before seen avatar of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Saba Taliyar Khan):
I am not talking about her beauty here. Probably for the first time in her career she is playing a sort of second fiddle to someone. She is almost like the other women in the film who the hero has a temporary fling with but who would have thought that she will have her cake and eat it too. Right from the promotions and post the release of the film she has managed to grab the maximum eyeballs and became the talk of the town. When she appears on the screen you won't dare to look at anyone else but her. It won't be an exaggeration to say that no one could have played Saba Taliyar Khan better than her. The role demanded sensuality, a person who seen a lot and knows the language of the heart and thus treads carefully. Saba is poetess who is not afraid to express her desires but she is not overtly sexual or possessive. She is a fine balance between reality and fantasy and is brave enough to let go someone just when she is starting to feel weak in her knees. They don't make women like her anymore and that's why Ash fits the bill perfectly.
Anushka Sharma (Alizeh Khan):
The epitome of bubbliness and the ultimate cutiepie of Bollywood delivers a performance which will be etched in the memory of every masala Bollywood film goers for ages to come. Every guy with his heart on his sleeve will fall for her. She is a total 'filmi' at heart who has no qualms about replicating classic Bollywood moments on foreign locations. She is strong enough to fight cancer with a smile but when it comes to love she is every woman in the world ever who has fallen in love. It's not hard to impress her but it's not easy to make her fall in love with you either. And every friend-zoned guy out there can vouch for it.
Fawad Khan (Ali):
As if he is not a hot property already that on top of that he plays a hotshot DJ and a moody lover. Alright, fine, he has a small role. And honestly what was all the fuss about him being in the film? But his presence in the film does make a difference. His personality has an intensity and a gravitas which adds a layer of tension to the film. It's totally understandable why Anushka (Alizeh) can't control herself when he is around.
Pritam's music:
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) is undoubtedly the most eclectic soundtrack of the year. All the songs are chart toppers but Channa Mereya and Bulleya have attained cult status among listeners.
Karan Johar's coming of age:
ADHM is Karan's most frivolous and one dimensional work but with a reason. He is in a position where he doesn't need to prove his commitment and dedication to his craft anymore. He knowingly chose to tell a story which has indications that it's personal to him. Boy meets girl and a friendship develops. Boy start to nurture feelings but the girl feels friendship is the best relationship. It goes with saying that ADHM is also the seasoned filmmaker's most relatable and commonplace work. He doesn't rush into things and lets every emotion sink into the audience's heart. You know what's coming next and it's not necessarily a bad thing always. To put it in a more simple way 'Love is predictable but you don't stop falling in love because of that'. Love never goes out fashion and Karan Johar will be always around to tell us love stories in it's various shades and flavours. Cheers to that.
So what are you waiting for. Go and book your tickets right now.
Thank You. Till next time.
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