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The Long Live Romance of SRK and Kajol: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Movie: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) (The Big Hearted Will Take the Bride)
Director: Aditya Chopra
Time: 1995
Genre: Romance, Musical and Family
Stars: Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Kajol and Amrish Puri
Snapshot of the story
DDLj is a story of two young characters Raj (player by SRK) and Simran (Played by Kajol) living in London with their family and fall in love on their Europe tour. It is the story of how they meet each other; fall in love and their struggle as Simran’s father (played by Amrish Puri) was against this relationship and wants Simran to marry his friend’s son back in India. The story has drama, comedy, music, romance, action and almost everything that most Indian movie are well known for.
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Storyline:
Story starts with the introduction of a characters Simran’s father, Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) summarizing why he came to London and how much he misses his motherland India. These were very touchy moments for any one who lives away from their home for a long time. Everything becomes rosy turn when both Simran and Raj plan the European tour along with their friends but Simran has to deal with his father’s orthodox nature but she manages to convince him. The story connects with one’s youth as Raj and Simran meet each other on exotic location of Europe and Switzerland. Their love starts with initial distaste for each other, especially Simran who did not want to be around Raj but falls into situations where she needed his help during the trip. This is where she has an attraction for Raj and even Raj develops deep feelings for Simran but both through their pride ignore each other’s feelings.
Their European tour was good as it was home to some of the best moments including some great photography and chart topping songs. Their parting after the tour was enough to make the audience cry.
Movie has some of the best Indian wedding settings and rituals in the same manner as Mira Nair in the movie Monsoon Wedding.
Twist in the Tale
Story turns into a fast paced drama when Simran’s father comes to know all this and wants to tie the knot of Simran with his friend’s son as soon as possible and with that intention flies to India with his family to settle. Raj goes to Simran’s place wanting to convey his feeling to her but when he came to learn about this he decides that he will go to India and tell Simran. As per Raj’s plan he saves the groom’s life and becomes his friend and is able to be accepted by the household and meet Simran. He also came to learn that Simran also loves him but only getting married because of her father’s decision. For Raj, this plot gets exposed to his family and they throw him out as he remains steadfast in his instance in marrying Simaran. The rest was history as how Simran’s father gets convinced with all this and leads to one the most famous scenes in Indian cinema where Simran catches the speeding train. The scene is still in the minds of many even after 16 years.
On Screen Chemistry
Carrying the same intensity from Baazigar both SRK and Kajol have given their best performances in this movie. The great direction of Aditya Chopra, music by duo Jatin-Lalit and voice rendered by the great Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle with Udit Narayan made this one of the longest running film of Indian cinema.
The Happy Ending
The movie ends on a happy note as Raj and Simran fly to London followed by Simran’s parents to get married. It also sends a strong message that if you believe in true love then no one can ever take that away and it will always prevail.
Rating
9/10
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Mr. Perfectionist Gives India’s Biggest Hit: 3 Idiots
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Movie: 3 Idiots
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Time: 2009
Stars: Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Karina Kapoor, Boman Irani
Snapshot of the story
The story is about three Engineering students Farhan (R. Madhavan), Raju (Sharman Joshi) and Rancho (Aamir Khan) who become friends and shares a room in the school hostel. Story is a roller coaster ride of these three friends’ and how their friendship is tested by time and how they overcome these tests. Story of 3 Idiots is inspired from the book by a well know novelist Chetan Bhagat. 3 Idiot highlight India’s materialistic education system that motivates students to run for grades to get good job in western countries rather than study for knowledge. It provides a good punch line “Study for knowledge and not for grades and excellence will follow you”. The movie has lots of humor and is the ranked as one the best comedy movies ever made.
Theme of Story
Movie starts with high drama as Farhan and Raju gets a call from Chatur (One of the college friend) about Rancho whom they have not met after the convocation day in college. Chatur is the one who forced Racho for a bet to see who will be successful 5 years down the line after graduation and to tell him that he would end up in a multi-million dollar contract from a scientist that has more than 500 patents; in short to tell him he is more successful. In this search they look across the beautiful valleys on Shimla and the story runs in flashback about their college life, tussle with college principle and how Rancho tries to challenge the current education system and rules of principle. In all this he always beat others who study only for grades. On the other hand both Raju and Farhan always ranked in last position, as Raju is always afraid of failure. Farhan desparately wanted to be a wild life photographer but was forced by his parents to be an engineer. Rancho used to keep telling them that they become what they liked rather than what others want them to be. In pursuit of Rancho in valley they met Pia who is getting married but still has feeling for Rancho. Pia decides not to marry and go in search for Rancho.
Twist in the Tale
Rancho and Pia (daughter of principle) falls in love during the college days but never share their feeling for each other and one day Rancho decides that he will go to the principle’s house that night to tell his feeling and in this he accompanies both his friends Raju and Farhan. All of them do all mischievous activities in the principles house and is spotted by the principle.
The story takes the tragic turn as Raju attempt suicide when the principle asks him to become eye witness against their late night mischievous act in the house and to punish Rancho and expel Farhan. However this step afterwards is overruled.
On Screen Chemistry
Every character in 3 Idiots was played with superb acting. The first time appearance of Aamir Khan and Karina Kapoor in the lead pair was very much appreciated by fans and critics. The principle, Viru Sahastrabudhhe played by Boman Irani was truly out standing and any one could relate their college principle with him. Music is the life line of the Indian movies and 3 Idiots also score for its music by Shantanu Moitra and sung by Sonu Nigan, Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal.
The Happy Ending
The story take lots of turns before they finally meet Rancho who is the same scientist whom Chatur was looking to meet for multi million dollar deal and wins the bet of being more successful. Story ends on a happy note as Rancho and Pia ties the knot, Raju gets a job in a big company and also manages to help his family financially. Farhan was now a famous wild life photographer. Story gives a social message that “Study for knowledge and not for grades, excellence will follow you” and “Do what you like rather what others want you to do”.
Rating
9/10
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