If the title just reminded you of the Rishi-Neetu musical then stop. The film isn’t that enchanting!! It is a pleasant entertainer no doubt but for the climax that impetuously claims to be ‘different’!
Rahul Kapoor (Imran Khan) is an architect and a compliant son. Riana Braganza (Kareena Kapoor) is a carefree, open-minded and optimistic hair stylist. Both are jobless and a night in bar gets them talli enough to get hitched. As they decide to annul their marriage, a friendship develops that enables them to cognize each other. Journey of life makes them travel from Vegas to India.
There are just two good things about the film. One, characterization- the director depicts how a person’s surroundings and circumstances influence his attitude in life. Two, performances- Imran gives a splendid performance. Bebo too does so barring a very few scenes.
The film has a good sense of humor. Imran Khan is particularly cute. He gets the skin of his character. Kareena Kapoor is a white beauty though she does look less like Imran’s heroine & more like his brother ki dulhan! However the script justifies that. Ratna Pathak Shah and Boman Irani are wonderful actors.
Music director Amit Trivedi does an appreciable job with the background score, but his soundtrack does not rise above the peppy Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Sadly even this song has not been used to its best.
New time director, Shakun Batra has a very good grip over the story. He deserves applause for convincing characterization of every character. His film is crisp but for the ending. The melodrama towards the near-ending gets a little boring which probably the director realizes and brings in a ‘change’at the acme!
The movie ends on quite a friendly note… After all, “Pyaar dosti hai, love is friendship.” What an absolutely delightful thought!
RATING- 3 stars
