In a nutshell:
Story: Enjoyable
Direction: Very good
Acting: Very good
Direction: Very good
Acting: Very good
Humour: Superb!
Music: Energetic, refreshing
Overall: Paisa vasool!
Recently, I had the pleasure of watching "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" starring the trio Hrithik, Abhay and Farhan. Two things about this movie linger on in my mind - the humour and the poetry. "Laila, tumhe meri body ke alava life se kya chahiye?" and "Mere dad to guzar chuke the, woh agar sports day par aate to kaafi strange hota" and "Construction business? Koi baat nahin, aisi galatiyan ho jaati hain logon se" were some classic humour pieces after long in a Bollywood movie. The dialogues really gave a BPL (Bum pe laat) to the other contemporary humour flicks like Delhi Belly.
Overall: Paisa vasool!
Recently, I had the pleasure of watching "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" starring the trio Hrithik, Abhay and Farhan. Two things about this movie linger on in my mind - the humour and the poetry. "Laila, tumhe meri body ke alava life se kya chahiye?" and "Mere dad to guzar chuke the, woh agar sports day par aate to kaafi strange hota" and "Construction business? Koi baat nahin, aisi galatiyan ho jaati hain logon se" were some classic humour pieces after long in a Bollywood movie. The dialogues really gave a BPL (Bum pe laat) to the other contemporary humour flicks like Delhi Belly.
The three main characters are portrayed very well. It is refreshing to watching Hrithik in a normal role, rather than a flawless demi-god superhero. Arjun (Hrithik) has his flaws, fears and fair share of troubles. Imran is the typical secretive poet who maintains a cool and flirtatious demeanor outwardly. It is with remarkable sensitivity that the screen-play depicts the journey of this man from being apologetic merely as a formality to actually 'feeling' apologetic for his actions, after he faces deep sorrow himself. And Abhay plays the typical good boy, who has gotten himself into a relationship which is turning out to be completely different than what he had imagined. Javed Akhtar's poems in son, Farhan's voice add that touch of sensitivity to the message - 'seize the day'. Set against a lovely backdrop of Espana, the Tomatina festival really steals the show! I am sure as hell going to Bunol!
All in all, join the trio on their exciting journey of self-discovery through Spain and through life. I bet you would want to go on this journey again and again sharing the same company. Overall, I would rate ZNMD ‘paisa vasool’ (must watch dobara!)
Well I already have, and plan to go "tibara". But before I sign off, I'd love to recite the part I like the best -
"Dilon mein apni betaabiyan leke chal rahe ho, to zinda ho tum
Nazar mein khwaabon ki bijliyan leke chal rahe ho, to zinda ho tum
Hawa ke jhokon ke jaise azad rehna seekho
Tum ek darya ke jaise lehron mein behna seekho
Har ek lamhe se milo tum khole apni baahein
Har pal ek naya sama dekhein yeh nigaahein
Jo apni aankhon mein hairaniyan leke chal rahe ho, to zinda ho tum
Dilon mein apni betaabiyan leke chal rahe ho, to zinda ho tum"
4 comments:
The way you've brought out the subtle nuances makes me want to watch it again, after already watching it multiple times!
The evolution of the characters was indeed well directed and the humor going so well with the poetry was refreshing. That last poem you've written out is memorable.
I'd rank this moview right up there as my bollywood favorites - Dil Chahta Hai and 3 Idiots.
Thanks! And I super agree about the ranking, though DCH still ranks as my best...Mumbai life =)
I don't know if your blog needs this comment, but i felt znmd is just an extremely over-rated homemade movie about Spanish tourism falsely made to like a life enlightening journey. The next thing you know people are moving out to "Spain" to realize the meaning of their lives.
Its like this your mom makes a homemade chocolate cake and the best compliment you can give to her is "cake is almost like we get in 'ribbons and balloons' and you should actually open a cake shop." Fact is neither are u serious about it nor does your mom takes you seriously (she is happy though). Unfortunately Akhtars did pursue their homemade cake and opened a cake shop (ZNMD)[all bcoz they had money].
The characters were extremely stereotypical esp hritik's and kalki's.
I liked the humor though, resembles to DCH a lot.
Hi Vaibhav,
Thanks for commenting! Every comment is valid :)
All I'd say is movies, including this one are a very inexpensive way for a common man to explore a beautiful part of the world and to ponder over some questions about life.
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