So here is the movie that marks the directorial debut of Abbas Tyrewala. Abbas has been a candid script writer and has given powerful script for Maqbool, Munnabhai MBBS and Main Hoon Na. The type of script that he has written speaks volume about this man’s ability to write in different genres from art type flick “Maqbool” to a fun-filled “Munnabhai MBBS” to total masala flick “Main Hoon Na”. He has lived upto his name in “Jaane Tu…” not only in terms of script but has been superb in direction too where he handled different emotions really well and has been able to transform the script as it is on the screen.
This movie is full of debuts as far as casting goes, few important ones being Imraan, Genelia and Prateek Babbar. Imraan has been excellent in portrayal of a chocolaty college boy character. Genelia needs some homework on dialogue delivery and some improvement on gestures however she brings freshness and an electrifying smile on the screen that at times reminds you of Juhi Chawla. Prateek did not have much space to showcase his true potential however in the little cameo he played he looked rock solid. Well that’s what you would expect out of the son of prolific performers Raj Babbar and Smita patil.
On one hand where the main cast of the movie is primarily debutant there are 2 small cameos played by 2 of the most prolific artistes of Indian Cinema, namely Nasseruddin Shah and Paresh rawal. Paresh Rawal in character of Mumbaikar Policawala justified why he is rated brilliant. Naseeruddin Shah displayed his charisma from the photo frame itself and towards the end he reminded us of his dancing skills as he displayed in “Huzoor is tarah…” and “Tirchi topi wale…”
Now I would like to make some comments on the storyline and presentation. ( I would not be discussing the story like other reviews!!) After a long time we have a nice refreshing movie on college life (probably after Ishq Vishq). It is a movie on friendship, love (between couples, parents and son, brother and sister etc.) and expression of love. It may sound a clichéd movie on college life but what sets it apart is the presentation. Presentation wise it has enough masalas, few subtle one liners (with no double meaning!) and lot of joyful moments. By no means it can be called as a comic flick however there are many instances where you will have a smile on your face and you can hear outburst of laughter in the hall and these all are situational and not forcefully introduced. At times you may find exaggeration in some of the scenes but those are not awful but they gel well with the overall film and its style. However there are some scenes with typical melodrama that may trouble some portion of the audience but those are very few in number and are widely scattered. Character of Jignesh patel (Played by Neerav) deserves a special mention (as I am studying in Gujju Land) which brings about a humorous portrayal of Patel Bhai.
This movie has enough of masala elements and some scenes reminds you of being manipulation or modified version of some scenes of 70s, example being horse scene that reminds of “Zanzeer”, talking frame sequence reminds you of TV serial “Hum Paanch”. It seems the concept of reverse positioning and disrupting positioning of brands are well utilized.(Marketing people might be able to comprehend it better J)
Now the music, if it’s A. R. Rahman it’s highly improbable that it would disappoint you. Music is refreshing and lyrics are unique compared to normal bollywood pyaar bhare geet lyrics. “Kabhi kabhi Aditi…” and “Pappu can’t dance saala…” are really cool and refreshing.
So, watch this movie if you want a 2 hrs 45 minutes light entertaining movie and you have the ability to appreciate bollywood in its pure form
For those who always want to find something “very sensible” and only facts and those who cannot appreciate some exaggeration of bollywood flicks, it’s better to stay away.
It’s paisa vasool!!
