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Bollywood trying to appeal to Sikh youth
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Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan - Deepika Padukone is pretty much working with the best in the business across diverse age groups. With too much happening in her life in too little time, Deepika is already staring at her fourth release in less than two years since she made her much hyped debut with Om Shanti Om. On the eve of the film's mega release, Deepika talks to Joginder Tuteja about her years gone by in Bollywood, Imtiaz's narrative approach, her songs, styling and the generation leap that the film takes.
From Om Shanti Om to Bachna Ae Haseeno to Chandni Chowk To China and now Love Aaj Kal - There is a visible transformation in you, right Deepika?
Yes, I have indeed opened up a lot during last two years. Of course experience does set in and you tend to become a lot more confident with every film you do. However, one can't forget that one of the major contributors to the entire transformation process is the script of Love Aaj Kal. The character too plays a major role in the way you come across on screen.
Add to that the 'Imtiaz factor'....?
Yes, I was coming to that. The entire combination as I stated earlier can never be complete until and unless the director at the helm of affairs ensures that all of it comes in just the right proportion. He is one director who really brings out your real potential. Credit it to him that I am so 'khulla' today!
So are we looking at an out and out light hearted entertainer in Love Aaj Kal? Or are there some serious dramatic elements embellished in the narrative as well?
Yes, there are some serious elements as well. They do not become too heavy though. There are pensive moments but not 'bhaari-bharkam' enough to make you feel cheated since everyone is expecting Love Aaj Kal to be a fun outing. At the heart of it, Love Aaj Kal is a complete entertainer that will certainly leave you smiling as you exit the theaters.
Love Aaj Kal is a complete entertainer that will certainly leave you smiling
Well, Pritam, Imtiaz and Saif have promised that with 'Aahun Aahun' which comes in the end credits roll!
'Aahun Aahun' is a riot for sure (laughs). But then you must not forget 'Dooriyan' as well which is the only sad number in the film. It has been amazingly picturised and gives an altogether different dimension to the film as it carries the story forward. My personal favorite though is 'Chor Bazaari'.
Talking about 'Chor Bazaari', you seem to have gone through a complete costume makeover for Love Aaj Kal.
Credit it to Anahita Shroff Adajania, my costume designer, and Imtiaz. They came with an entirely fresh take on costumes and styling. They complimented each other and brought in Indian as well as Western sensibilities. Both were very sure about they wanted from me and the costumes I wear. My character also goes through a gradual transition from the first half into the second half so the overall styling did help to bring out that aspect as well. Anahita and I have been working together since my modeling days and she is very well aware about my body structure and what suits me most. That really helped.
Coming to the film's narrative, since the film moves across two generations, was it a little tedious to shoot for the film?
Of what I know about the narration that Imtiaz has adopted for the film, you will never feel the jerk in it even though the story moves back and forth in time. It is pretty seamless actually and all scenes blend in well with the spirit of the movie. In any case Imtiaz is not someone who believes in bringing in unnecessary technical jargon and he has in fact kept it all quite simple. Once you see the film, you will realize it for yourself!
You will never feel the jerk in the film even though the story moves back and forth in time
Since the film also tells the story of Rishi Kapoor, do you also have any scenes with him?
I have just one scene with him!
So all in the family?
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LOVE AAJ KAL is on a record-smashing spree. The Cinemax chain of multiplexes recorded a record turnout for this Saif-Deepika starrer on Friday. Cinemax, one of the leading multiplex chains of India [74 screens in 24 multiplexes], saw approx. 49,700 footfalls in their properties on Friday.
LOVE AAJ KAL has clearly overtaken the other big openers at this chain:- NEW YORK [34,500 footfalls on Friday], KAMBAKKHT ISHQ [39,800 footfalls] and GHAJINI [39,500 footfalls]. "The response is amazing. Even the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. shows in Gujarat are running to packed houses," Devang Sampat of Cinemax informs me.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Aug 2009 | 5:58 am Jackman wont play Cyrus's Bodyguard
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She is someone whose very name is sensuous enough for the cinegoers to flock the theaters, for she is one of Bollywood's heroines who have re-invented the term 'beauty and brains'. We are indeed talking about the very sweet and subtle Priyanka Kothari, the very girl whose debut in Sarkar earned her recognitions galore.
Despite of the B-O results of the films that followed Sarkar, her roles did not go unnoticed and were appreciated, thus making her the 'Sarkarni' of the cine-goers
hearts! The good news is that it's your chance to get up, close and personal with Priyanka, as she readies herself for her forthcoming film Agyaat, only on
Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Monday August 3 at 1600 Hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Aug 2009 | 5:28 am "Salman is a Sufi fakir kind of a guy" - Ravi Kishan
He's known as the Big B of the Bhojpuri film industry; for the only reason that he is everything to Bhojpuri film industry what Big B is to Bollywood. He is none other than the very famous 'Bigg Boss' inmate Ravi Kishan. His 'takiya kalaam' in 'Bigg Boss' which went as 'Zindagi jhandwaa phir bhi ghamandwa' made him an overnight star all over!
He recently become not just the talk, but also the toast of the town, courtesy his role in the recently released film Luck. He was recently on Bollywood Hungama's celeb chat whereby he chatted with his fans all over the globe.
But, for those who couldn't manage to chat with the actor, Bollywood Hungama brings the excerpts of the chat.
Salman is a Sufi Fakir kind of a guy..Aise Log Kam Paida Hote Hain.- Ravi Kishan
Ravi Kishan: Hi this is Ravi Kishan only on Bollywood Hungama.com
Niraj: Ravi ji, what is the budget of Bhojpuri films generally?
Ravi Kishan: its around 1.5 to 2 crores Niraj.
Samira: HIII, who is ur favourite actor???
Ravi Kishan: Samira from the olden age it would be Motilal to Mr. Bachchan...among the current lot its Aamir Khan, Irfan Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.
Anushree: Hello sir good afternoon, how r u doing?
Ravi Kishan: I am alright Anushree...thank you so much.
Qwe: r u having an affair with Nagma as rumour suggests?
Ravi Kishan: No. we were seeing each other but now I am back to my family with my wife
Niraj: Ravi ji, you were on Rakhi Ka Swayamvar a few days ago, a general feeling is that it's a stunt rather than a genuine show. What is your opinion?
Ravi Kishan: it's a genuine show Niraj...
Anushree: Nice to see u in a Hindi film after a long time!
Ravi Kishan: Pray for me
Qwe: r u having an affair with Nagma as rumour suggests?
Ravi Kishan: No. we were seeing each other but now I am back to my family with my wife
Anushree: tell me something about ur character in Luck?
Ravi Kishan: Anushree...i am a psycho, mad and a crazy lover
Niraj: who were your idols from Hindi films in your childhood?
Ravi Kishan: Pran Saab, Dilip Saab and Balraj Sahni.
Niraj: who were your idols from Hindi films in your childhood?
Ravi Kishan: Pran Saab, Dilip Saab and Balraj Sahni.
Samira: How was it filming LUCK?
Ravi Kishan: Mind-blowing...Seen Death, twice very closely...Highly adventurous.
Seny: hello Ravi what's up who do u think will win Rakhi ka Swayamvar reality show?
Ravi Kishan: Seny...I think a guy called Elish from Canada
Rajesh: Hi Ravi...How do you feel after a long struggle in Bollywood now you are up for "Luck"?
Ravi Kishan: I thank God and just pray for my luck that I am now back in Bollywood after 19 years.
Rajesh: Hi Ravi...How do you feel after a long struggle in Bollywood now you are up for "Luck"?
Ravi Kishan: I thank God and just pray for my luck that I am now back in Bollywood after 19 years.
Samira: if u weren't an actor what would u be???
Ravi Kishan: Maybe a salesman or farmer
Qwe: why do ppl who flop in Bollywood go to Bhojpuri films?
Ravi Kishan: No...its not like that qwe.....Mr Bachchan who is a superstar in Bollywood has also worked in Bhojpuri cinema
Vicky: so how was it like shooting such action sequences in LUCK?
Ravi Kishan: It was very scary Vicky.
Rajesh: I still have those old photographs from SCREEN weekly where you resembled Mithunda.
Ravi Kishan: Ha Ha Ha Rajesh.
Samira: What are some of your other upcoming movies besides Luck???
Ravi Kishan: Mani Ratnam's Raavan with Abhishek and Aishwarya, Shyam Benegal film called Well Done Abba.
Aazma_Luck: hey Ravi...u r looking great in Luck promos...good luck for the film
Ravi Kishan: Thank you so much...Pray for me and the movie.
RajeshB: So do you have left Bhojpuri industry for Bollywood...Will u do a film for Bhojpuri audiences?
Ravi Kishan: Yes I am going to do Bhojpuri films too. Earlier I used to do 14 films a year...now I will do around 5 Bhojpuri films a year.
Samira: What are some of your other upcoming movies besides Luck???
Ravi Kishan: Mani Ratnam's Raavana with Abhishek and Aishwarya, Shyam Benegal film called Well Done Abba.
Aazma_Luck: how was it working with the legendary Mithun Da???
Ravi Kishan: it was great...Mithun Da is a great friend...SIMPLY SUPERB ACTOR
Ali_Kwt: Hey Ravi! How does it feel to work with Imran Khan?
Ravi Kishan: Very nice...Imran is a thorough gentleman...Shows that he is coming from a decent family.
Anushree: Are u still in touch with Carol and Rupali after Big Boss?
Ravi Kishan: I am in touch with Carol.
Niraj: Ravi ji, do you get time to watch films in your busy schedule? Which films do you like seeing hindi/regional/foreign?
Ravi Kishan: Whichever language ...the film should have some meaning and i should learn something from the cinema and also get value for my money.
Ali_Kwt: Hey Ravi! How does it feel to work with Imran Khan?
Ravi Kishan: Very nice...Imran is a thorough gentleman...Shows that he is coming from a decent family.
Mann: I'm big fan of your Hindi diction.. it has so much finesse, so much crisp
Ravi Kishan: Thank you Mann I am trying my best
RajeshB: I would like to know your true opinion on Salman (who gave a good role for you in Tere Naam) and the Great Mithunda....?
Ravi Kishan: In true sense...Salman is a Sufi Fakir kind of a guy..Aise Log Kam Paida Hote Hain.
Niraj: Ravi ji, you have worked with Shweta Tiwari in Hamar Saiyan Hindustani, she has a tv background. Did you feel the difference in her acting then other heroines?
Ravi Kishan: She was very sweet and very focused...Acting is acting...Its just a difference of a small camera and a big camera.
Niraj: Ravi ji, is Mumbai your permanent residence?
Ravi Kishan: Yes Niraj
Arun: Hello Raviji how are you? I am a big fan of urs..You are a polite speaker..
Ravi Kishan: Dhanyavaad Dil Se Arun.
Xitij: Hi Ravi, before i ask you anything, I gotta say, u're baap man. You were killer on the Rakhi Swayamvar show.
Ravi Kishan : This is the way I am Xitij....If you have seen me earlier in Big Boss..you will know this is how I am.
RajeshB: I would like to know your true opinion on Salman (who gave a good role for you in Tere Naam) and the Great Mithunda....?
Ravi Kishan: In true sense...Salman is a Sufi Fakir kind of a guy..Aise Log Kam Paida Hote Hain.
Mann: how are your daughters doing? i hope they r all well.
Ravi Kishan : They are all well...Thank you so much for asking me this question...And yes now I also have a son.
Ali_Kwt: what was your prime reason to work in LUCK?
Ravi Kishan: The script.
Samira: What is your dream role?
Ravi Kishan: Balraj Sahni's role in Do Bheega Zameen and Dev Anand's role in Guide
Sam : kya aap luck main trust karti hain?
Ravi Kishan: Yes Sam
Arun : how was it working with the legendary Danny???
Ravi Kishan: Superb Arun...He used to always play the flute when we were not shooting...We also traveled a lot in the mountains after pack up.
Sam: I'll pray 4 ur movie Luck...but I'm damn sure that it'll rock. wish u all the best.
Ravi Kishan: Thank you Sam
Niraj: Ravi ji, you have a huge north Indian audience following. Do you meet your fans visiting your house?
Ravi Kishan: Not possible Niraj because I am mostly on outdoor shoots.
Mrsuperkool: hi ravi..Did u work in the serial called Hawayain?
Ravi Kishan: Yes it got me the National Award...my character was Shahid.
Mrsuperkool: hi..How is Soham Shah as a director?
Ravi Kishan: Fantastic...Soham will get back those clapping and ceetis in the cinema halls which have been missing for a while.
RajeshB: So what is your future plan....? Any plan to do Bhojpuri film??
Ravi Kishan: Yes I am doing Devdas in Bhojpuri now.
Kish: i am a big fan of your style. Ur dialogue has become so popular and everybody keeps imitating it. Do u feel bad?
Ravi Kishan: No I feel really great that fans love my style and my dialogue speech.
Arun : how was it working with the legendary Danny???
Ravi Kishan: Superb Arun...He used to always play the flute when we were not shooting...We also traveled a lot in the mountains after pack up.
Niraj: Ravi ji, do you feel that Bhojpuri stories are still 20 years backward compared to Hindi?
Ravi Kishan: Yes Niraj because the Bhojpuri audience don't want to grow...I am now trying to change their mindset.
Zee: hello Ravi ji....how do u feel to be a brother of Rakhi Sawant?
Ravi Kishan : Great zeee... I know her since a long time...She is a sweet girl.
Raj: hey, how was it working with Abhishek, Aishwarya in Ravan?
Ravi Kishan: Oh superb...its a Mani Ratnam film...what more do I say???
Raj: When is Ravan coming out? You have any idea? Are you done with your part?
Ravi Kishan: No ...the climax is still left to be shot...It should be out in 6 months time.
Kish: do you feel bad when your style stand up comedians' immitate?
Ravi Kishan: No. I feel good Kish
Uday: Ravi ji suna hai aap yashraj ki film bhi karne wale hain?
Ravi Kishan: Yes...even I've read it online
Timor: Hi Kishan, what do you think who is good actor Mithun or Sanjay Dutt?
Ravi Kishan: Both of them have got their own style and both are fantabulous actors.
Pakistan: hi Ravi I'm from Pakistan..ppl here likes u very much...u r a gr8 actor.
Ravi Kishan: Aur Assalam Valekum Pakistan.
Uday: any plan to do more reality show in future?
Ravi Kishan: Yes Uday...I will be doing some in the future.
Raj: Do you have a comic or serious role in Ravan?
Ravi Kishan: Serious role Raj...and honest brother.
RajeshB: Are you looking for solo hero projects in Bollywood or multi starers?
Ravi Kishan: No solo hero roles at present.
Timor: Hi Ravi, I have heard that Sanjay Dutt in Luck has only 20 minutes in the movie, is it correct?
Ravi Kishan: Wrong Timor...Sanjay Dutt is there throughout the film and you will love him
Timor: Hi Ravi, I have heard that Sanjay Dutt in Luck has only 20 minutes in the movie, is it correct?
Ravi Kishan: Wrong Timor...Sanjay Dutt is there throughout the film and you will love him
Uday : Ravi ji who is the best in Luck ( Ur Personal Opinion)
Ravi Kishan: Everybody uday...they are all superb and fit for their part
Reema: which is ur fav track in the film?
Ravi Kishan: Aazma Luck and Khudaya Ve.
UMAIR_KHAN: which was that stunt where u almost felt that u are gone?
Ravi Kishan: Action with Imran on the running train.
UMAIR_KHAN: what is ur background?
Ravi Kishan: My father is a priest in Banaras...and I am a village boy.
UMAIR_KHAN: what is ur background?
Ravi Kishan: My father is a priest in Banaras...and I am a village boy.
Jessie: Where would you like to see yourself in the next 10 years?
Ravi Kishan: Taking care of my community people in North.
Timor: Hi Ravi, Are you playing a negative role in the movie? Any plan to do direction in the film?
Ravi Kishan: Watch Luck...you will get all the answers...and No direction for now at least for the next 10 years.
Ravi Kishan : Zindagi Jhands Ba Phir Bhi Ghamand Ba....It was great chatting with all of you...Do watch LUCK on 24th July ....Cheers Ravi.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Aug 2009 | 5:28 am Emraan alleges discrimination
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The recent hectic round of production-related activities and marketing culminating in the painful process of pacifying the Sikh federations about the length of his beard, has taken a toll on Saif Ali Khan. The actor is exhausted and completely not in the mood for any more events related to the film.
The premiere was held in Delhi instead of Mumbai on Thursday night. This would be construed as odd behaviour considering all of Saif and Kareena's friends together at a Mumbai premiere would have constituted almost the entire industry. And they were just a phone call away.
Says Saif, "That's precisely why we decided not to have a premiere in Mumbai. I'd have had to call up everyone personally and ask them to come. It would've seemed like asking for a favour. And I don't want anyone to watch my film out of a sense of generosity."
The last-minute decision to shift the venue of the premiere to Delhi kept most of Saif's colleagues out. But it didn't stop Akshay Kumar from rooting for Love Aaj Kal from London. Akshay prophesied it would be a big hit.
Saif is delighted. "I'm so happy Akshay said that. I wish the industry would show more kindness towards films. When Kareena's Kambakkht Ishq came, there was so much negativity about it. It's scary."
It's this fear of an anticipatory wail that provoked Saif to transfer the premiere venue. "It wasn't really a premiere in Delhi. Just a screening for people close to us," clarifies Saif. "Only the cast and crew and people connected with the film were there. That's the way we wanted to keep it."
But Saif and Kareena's friends in Mumbai are none too pleased. One of his leading ladies with whom he recently did a racy film says, "What's the point of a premiere in Delhi when the whole industry is in Mumbai? I'd have definitely gone, for Saif and Imtiaz Ali's sake. I want to see what they've done together."
But Saif isn't really bothered. It has been a hectic time for him. "Earlier producers like Ramesh Taurani made me do a lot of publicity for their films. Now I totally followed that model for my own production. And I'm exhausted. When I was younger, I found publicity boring. Now I know better."
The experience of producing a film has helped Saif understand the value of economizing. "I used to waste a lot of money and I'm not proud of it. It's not about cutting corners. It's an art to respect money. I've seen my wealthy friends buying the right air tickets, booking the right room at the best possible prices. We did go a tiny bit over-budget in my first production. Next time it won't happen."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Aug 2009 | 3:40 am Review: Love Aaj KalEventually, a script that starts off supremely crisp, loosens out into climaxes. And a final explanation that while times have changed, only expressions may have altered. Romance is eternal, says Mayank Shekhar.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 1 Aug 2009 | 3:16 am Akshay gets an impromptu holiday as Deepika heads to India for Love Aaj Kal
London is currently host to two major film units from Bollywood. Both seem to be facing their own quota of problems.
While Abbas Tyrewala's 1: 800 Love has been encountering a number of visa-related and location problems, Sajid Khan's Housefull suffered a setback when its leading lady Deepika Padukone fell ill.
Even before she, and the unit, could recover from this setback, Deepika left London to join Saif Ali Khan and Imtiaz Ali for an event related to her new release Love Aaj Kal in Delhi.
Akshay of course is playing it cool in London and rooting for Love Aaj Kal since it features his friend Saif in a Sikh's role. Akshay has been there last year in
Singh Is Kinng.
Says Akshay, ''My son Aarav goes back to Mumbai tomorrow. His school starts on Monday. I've a holiday today (Friday) so I can spend time with him and my wife.''
Twinkle returns to join Akshay in London after a fortnight. She now tries to spend as much time with Akshay as possible wherever he's shooting.
With Deepika in Delhi, Akshay and Twinkle have been spending all their time together in London. Says Akshay, ''Yesterday we saw Love Aaj Kal here (in London) and loved it. The way Saif has played the Sikh character is just amazing. Who was more convincing as a Sardarji, me in Singh Is Kinng or Saif? I'll let the audience judge that.''
In the meanwhile plans for a sequel to Singh Is Kinng have been put on hold considering the sensitivity displayed by the Sikh community over beard lengths.
Apparently, Akshay and his producer-friend Vipul Shah now feel that the Singh Is Kinng formula should be allowed to rest until the intolerance level of various
communities goes down. Says Akshay evasively, ''Let me first finish what I've in plate. Then weâll see about the sequel.''Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Aug 2009 | 3:10 am Magadheera - ReviewBringing out love stories or subjects with action backdrop to attract mass audiences is not new to the Telugu film industry. However, director SS Rajamouli has chosen a fantastic love story for his movie Magadheera and linked it to aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Aug 2009 | 3:05 am U.K. update: 'Love Aaj Kal' has a record-breaking start
As predicted by this writer in the review of the film ["internationally, it has the potential to emerge one of the biggest grossers in recent times"], LOVE
AAJ KAL has fetched a mind-boggling start in U.K. In fact, it's one of the biggest starts ever. Let's have a comparative study to judge how big the film has
opened...
Film
Friday [approx. numbers]
DOSTANA
£ 72,000
JODHAA AKBAR
£ 77,000
KAMBAKKHT ISHQ
£ 83,000
GHAJINI
£ 95,000
RAB NE BANA DI JODI
£ 1,01,000
RACE
£ 1,02,000
SINGH IS KINNG
£ 1,08,000
LOVE AAJ KAL
£ 1,25,000
Note:- This chart doesn't include Thursday numbers, since several films hadn't opened on a Thursday, including LOVE AAJ KAL.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:59 am Malai Malai - ReviewFinally, Arun Vijay, one of the talented actors in Tamil Cenema, has got a worthy release as well as a comeback vehicle for his career. Though Malai Malai is a typical mass masala, the movie gives enough space to Arun toSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:54 am "I'm so much like my character in Love Aaj Kal" - DeepikaDeepika Padukone says her character in Love Aaj Kal is exactly like her. "It was so much 'me' that sometimes I felt maybe I wasn't doing anything on camera. I had to look to my director Imtiaz Ali for reassurance. ISource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:53 am Kavya Madhavan's nude Pooja led her to splitMalayalam actress Kavya Madhavan has been the hottest topic of discussion in South Indian film circles, ever since she applied for divorce from her recently married husband Nischal Chandran. Many speculations have been made about the causes of rift between KavyaSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:52 am Magadheera - Review - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:51 am Sallu getting sandwiched between Farah, DeepikaThis weekend watch Sallu Bhai getting sandwiched between two powerful ladies, as they become the guest of Salman Khan on the show 10 Ka Dum. We are talking about the brilliant director Farah Khan and vivacious beauty Deepika Padukone.As per ourSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:44 am Subhash K Jha speaks about Love Aaj Kal
The first thing to be said about this incredibly enchanting excursion into the matter of the heart as seen in contemporary times and in times gone-bye-bye , is ... what's
wrong with these two people who are so much in love? We can see that love. They can't. That's the paradox of love in any era. The realization of its existence sometimes
takes inexcusably long. And by then, Cupid forbid, love is gone.
Love Aaj Kal is a take on love in current times, as seen through the eyes of a filmmaker who can keep an outstanding balance between cinematic language and the grammar of today's young generation.
Imtiaz Ali often weaves dialogues about the enduring place of love in times of acute contemporary contempetitives into conversations in American cafes without sliding into cynicism. He is clued into today's moods. But he doesn't subscribe to them. Nor is he judgmental about how today's youngsters treat love.
That's no small achievement, considering cinema about protagonists who are cynical about love in today's twitter-ing times often cannot tell the difference between the
language of love and the cynical attitude that colours contemporary relationships.
Love Aaj Kal connects with the feelings of love and commitment in a relationship deeply and with delightfully captivating candor.
Deeepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan play our two too-cool NRIs who think love is a commodity to be used at their convenience. Or, so they would like to believe that they believe.
Astoundingly the pair lies to one another about mutual love without for a second seeing through each other's deception. It's the way of today's world.
Imtiaz Ali portrays contemporary commitment phobia on a canvas that echoes an elaborate symphony. As we 'listen' to the heartbeats that pervade the magical moments of love, layer after layer of relevance and resonance emerge so effortlessly, you almost miss the compulsive passions that underline the director's vision of a world where emotions are often smothered for what today people feels to be more important issues.Imtiaz had proved himself to be a raconteur of remarkably unaffected and yet deeply affecting skills in Jab We Met.
There're elements from Jab We Met reverberating across the expansive horizon of Love Aaj Kal. The bustling Punjabi household, for one. Its infectious
bonhomie is intact. The great geographical distances covered by planes trains and more metaphorical means keep us watching the frames for much more than just the
characters and their words which are joined in a tight embrace to convey the emotional content . The director doesn't squander the engaging narration in pursuit of passions that could take the film into the dark region.
While addressing issues that directly question sexual and moral values in present times, the tone remains bright bouncy and bubbly.
Into the story of today's couple Jai (Saif) and Mira (Deepika) Imtiaz Ali weaves the incredibly romantic story of Veer Singh (Rishi Kapoor) and his balcony-ke-neeche love for the pretty Harleen (played by a newcomer who takes the 'pretty' status pretty literally).
The editing pattern and the mellow merger of the present and past replicate Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti. But here the issues are not political but
passionately personal.
Passionate love often looks preposterous to the onlooker. Not this time. The director derives a fulsome fragrance of mushy feelings from his two set of love birds without
letting them surrender to self-indulgent schmaltzy sensations. Though the protagonists are lazy about love, their lives are captured in movements that are as life-giving as that first morning cuppa.
There's a peculiar pragmatism to the way Imtiaz Ali puts forward his love gyan. In his realm of romance cynicism too is given a place. But it soon dissolves as the
characters resolve their dilemma of prioritizing practicality and emotions to realize that worldly ambitions are obtainable only when personal emotions attain a state of fruition and liberation.
Mira and Jai's journey into love is segmented into fascinating compartments of self deluding aspirations, some so self-contained they could make independent films. Saif's tryst with job-satisfaction in San Francisco and his rapid disillusionment with his work-related dreams is done like rapid images seen from a moving train.
Catch them if you can.
Would this film have worked without its two main players? Deepika Padukone's Mira is a moving image of modern misapprehensions on love, a magnificent montage of seductive emotions mapped on a face that's meant to be a classic yet a 'Mira'-image of contemporary times.
It's significant that Deepika plays an art restorer. In her performance she indeed restores the era of the leading lady who doesn't need to talk constantly or take off her clothes to be supremely appealing. Deepika creates a graph for her character without growing judgmental about the character's obvious shortcomings.
The script 'belongs' to Saif. He weaves in and out of the character of Jai who goes from smirking about Majnu to almost becoming one, with a conviction and energy that are symptoms of a hungry actor's pursuit and obtainment of a place to rest his considerable skills. In his other role as the Sardarji silently courting the girl next-door Saif does away with his habitual restless-energy and gently focuses on getting the emotions right without losing the character's body language and speech.
Rishi Kapoor comes up with the third fully-credible performance. But the off-centre space in the narration is also filled with other people who know this is not just a film about getting the accent mood and flavour right.
Love Aaj Kal is about a lot more than technicalities of love. We journey with the 'cool' urbane couple through three continents and many more emotional plateaus to finally crack that age-old mystery about the thing called love.
The truth is love will always hurt. And from that hurt is born some great contemporary art.
Take a bow, Imtiaz Ali.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:42 am
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