At last done with Raanjhaana (2013)
In the end it cannot be considered as typical bollywood cliché love story. Story writer's non-communal thought has been strongly reflected in this film. In past days race, religion was noted as major facts and were responsible for creating discrimination but as day passed thinking of human about race and religion may have changed but human race is still keeping this discrimination alive by creating some boundaries of educational qualification, status and financial stability, which is too tough to break, who knows nearly impossible even with extreme love and passion.
The interesting part of this film perhaps starts from the point where "Shiba's" incognito boy Kundan falls in love with zoya while she was praying. Kundan's character here noticeably resembles Ranjha's character in myth. Here Kundan is the son of Hindu scholar on the other hand zoya belongs from an educated, middle-class family. But as the movie tends towards conclusion, it is not the religion that stands as obstacle rather it is the intellectual difference between them that does. But in the end they overcome those obstacles with love. So here in the end it is love that makes a triumphant journey and smiles over the cloud of dismay. First part of this movie was shot in "Banaras" which tints viewer with the color of "Holy" and love and gives viewer a flavor of teen-age immature emotion. But the story of the first part was not only limited to masochistic love. A love that bloomed in Banaras has taken political turn into Delhi which gave this movie a new dimension. In the mean time we get acquainted with rising teen-age thought and filthy power politics. Director immaculately presented some current affairs of Delhi. Here, we must give director some credit that he has depicted so many issues but the taste of this film remained unharmed. No matter how much we try to run away from politics but we have to accept this ugly truth that this very politics somehow control our lives, this very truth is finely depicted here. Another interesting part of this movie is every character here is too much stubborn. Each and every person is crazy at their point and unwilling to compromise. They are ready to leave their race, religion, city even their standards for the sake of love. In this film character of Sonam Kapoor might seem offensive for a little while but this feeling will start to diminish as the movie proceeds. In the ending part of the movie Ananda tells Kundan "There are two types of leader" , one that find peace by abolishing the government and another do find peace by establishing it." In practical life second one is very rare. But one thing has been clarified that if we need to unify all labor class people, first we need to understand their emotion rather than Marx, Angles and so on. But becoming politically influenced suddenly which occurred to Kundan in this film was not at all realistic. Dhanush played tremendously in this film, and 100% fit for this character. A tremendous bollywood debut for Dhanush , no doubt. Avay Deol though seemed little bit aged but not bad as a political leader. He has shown greater promise within a very small margin of time. Though Sonam couldn't always keep rhythm with Dhanush and delivery of her dialogue often lackluster but comparing with her other films definitely she has made progress. Bindia and Murari both characters were splendid throughout the film. Another thing is praiseworthy about this movie that it produced some brilliant dialogues which are really heart touching. Music of A.R Rahman was brilliant as usual (one wouldn't dare to judge, neither would I). Music was very relevant to the city and characters and changes according to the scenes and character. Local music of Banaras has really touched the heart. And Irshad Kamil definitely deserves some credit for his brilliant lyrics. The song "Tum Tak" in the starting of the movie clearly and finely depicts the character of Dhanush. Depiction of songs and cinematography was also very distinctive and praiseworthy. To love something or someone and destroyed by it completely (Fanaa) is the life's truer eminence, the movie pretty much ends with this concept .
Review By Faiad Iftikhar Rafee Dhaka,Bangladeh . fb.me/iamrafee
The interesting part of this film perhaps starts from the point where "Shiba's" incognito boy Kundan falls in love with zoya while she was praying. Kundan's character here noticeably resembles Ranjha's character in myth. Here Kundan is the son of Hindu scholar on the other hand zoya belongs from an educated, middle-class family. But as the movie tends towards conclusion, it is not the religion that stands as obstacle rather it is the intellectual difference between them that does. But in the end they overcome those obstacles with love. So here in the end it is love that makes a triumphant journey and smiles over the cloud of dismay. First part of this movie was shot in "Banaras" which tints viewer with the color of "Holy" and love and gives viewer a flavor of teen-age immature emotion. But the story of the first part was not only limited to masochistic love. A love that bloomed in Banaras has taken political turn into Delhi which gave this movie a new dimension. In the mean time we get acquainted with rising teen-age thought and filthy power politics. Director immaculately presented some current affairs of Delhi. Here, we must give director some credit that he has depicted so many issues but the taste of this film remained unharmed. No matter how much we try to run away from politics but we have to accept this ugly truth that this very politics somehow control our lives, this very truth is finely depicted here. Another interesting part of this movie is every character here is too much stubborn. Each and every person is crazy at their point and unwilling to compromise. They are ready to leave their race, religion, city even their standards for the sake of love. In this film character of Sonam Kapoor might seem offensive for a little while but this feeling will start to diminish as the movie proceeds. In the ending part of the movie Ananda tells Kundan "There are two types of leader" , one that find peace by abolishing the government and another do find peace by establishing it." In practical life second one is very rare. But one thing has been clarified that if we need to unify all labor class people, first we need to understand their emotion rather than Marx, Angles and so on. But becoming politically influenced suddenly which occurred to Kundan in this film was not at all realistic. Dhanush played tremendously in this film, and 100% fit for this character. A tremendous bollywood debut for Dhanush , no doubt. Avay Deol though seemed little bit aged but not bad as a political leader. He has shown greater promise within a very small margin of time. Though Sonam couldn't always keep rhythm with Dhanush and delivery of her dialogue often lackluster but comparing with her other films definitely she has made progress. Bindia and Murari both characters were splendid throughout the film. Another thing is praiseworthy about this movie that it produced some brilliant dialogues which are really heart touching. Music of A.R Rahman was brilliant as usual (one wouldn't dare to judge, neither would I). Music was very relevant to the city and characters and changes according to the scenes and character. Local music of Banaras has really touched the heart. And Irshad Kamil definitely deserves some credit for his brilliant lyrics. The song "Tum Tak" in the starting of the movie clearly and finely depicts the character of Dhanush. Depiction of songs and cinematography was also very distinctive and praiseworthy. To love something or someone and destroyed by it completely (Fanaa) is the life's truer eminence, the movie pretty much ends with this concept .
Review By Faiad Iftikhar Rafee Dhaka,Bangladeh . fb.me/iamrafee