JTHJ Movie discussion thread. - Page 23

Originally posted by: khoslakadhokla

I feel the same...wanna re-run all his movies. Out of all that I've seen, my favourite has become Lamhe quite recently. Its such an underrated movie...the simplicity through which such complex issues were handled was incredible. There were some genuine relationships between characters. Its a must watch...I only saw it some days before Yash ji passed away and loved it so much. JTHJ will serve as a sweet memory for many...I don't like how ppl are comparing it to earlier works (in order to trash it somehow ...even if done unintentionally). If he decided to quit filmmaking, its not a given that the last work will (or is "supposed") to be the most epic of all! I mean even Veer Zaara (a highly appreciated film) could come close to his earlier works like Deewar or Silsila. And JTHJ is quite a different movie...the only consistent being the same essence of love portrayed between characters.

Lamhe? It always leaves me with lots of questions and good ones. Was Kunwarji always in love with Pallavi? Did he ever stop loving her? Was Pooja his consolation to fill the void of never having been loved back by Pallavi? Kunwarji was always in love with Pallavi , i believe. ...Daai Maa was my fave character in the film. And that shot of a stunning Sridevi dancing in deserts with Morni Baaga ma in the background is haunting.

JTHJ was never meant to be an epic. It became so because of Yashji's demise. Why compare it to his other works? An artist himself cannot compare his works, then who are we to do that?

I don't think there's anything wrong with expecting realism and practicality in films nowadays..after all films are a depiction of society usually and it is a far more practical and cynical world today... .that being said, I have never watched a Yash Chopra film expecting realism. They're all ideal and very cliched love stories that are certainly not possible in the real world, or extremely unlikely at least (once you come out of the lala land they usually transport you to). 😆 I watch them for the emotion they bring simply, the complex relationships, it's a fantasy for me...I watch them for an old world charm...a charm, that I think officially ends with JTHJ (even if it is not Yashiji's best or a far from flawless film).

We live in a world of fun, breezy rom-coms...the old, larger than life romances will never be made the same way again (Yash Chopra wannabes like Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra, Kunal Kohli, Imtiaz Ali and the likes are just that...wannabes)... I also can't imagine any of the younger actors carrying such a film, yes even Ranbir.

Originally posted by: chocolover89

I don't think there's anything wrong with expecting realism and practicality in films nowadays..after all films are a depiction of society usually and it is a far more practical and cynical world today... .that being said, I have never watched a Yash Chopra film expecting realism. They're all ideal and very cliched love stories that are certainly not possible in the real world, or extremely unlikely at least (once you come out of the lala land they usually transport you to). 😆 I watch them for the emotion they bring simply, a fantasy,...for an old world charm...a charm, that I think officially ends with JTHJ (even if it is not Yashiji's best or a far from flawless film).

We live in a world of fun, breezy rom-coms...the old, larger than life romances will never be made the same way again (Yash Chopra wannabes like Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra, Kunal Kohli, Imtiaz Ali and the likes are just that...wannabes)... I also can't imagine any of the younger actors carrying such a film, yes even Ranbir.

You just got inside my head. 😆... so true!😳...Yes, we only have Yash Chopra wannabes and with every film that they make, i get more and more convinced that perhaps the era of vintage tales of love is done with.

Ranbir is turning out to be a fab actor but i don't know if he will ever surpass SRK's intensity as a man in love. 🤔

That article , damn! Did the journo really say that! How shameful! And SRK is always a sweetheart! The way he always play protective for his actresses is awesome! ☺️

Originally posted by: shubhika124

That article , damn! Did the journo really say that! How shameful! And SRK is always a sweetheart! The way he always play protective for his actresses is awesome! ☺️

I still can't get that sight out of my mind SRK holding hands of both in the premier ☺️ ☺️

@Poco : 😛 KKHH was my first fave movie A fairytale for me actually though yea I feel it had some big faults. Why was Tina so sure that Anjalai wouldn't have got married? 😕 What made Rahul fall for Anjali? Longer Hairs? 😆

And KANK no comments 🤢 it was just not Kjo material.

But I feel both Kjo & Adi gave their best in their 1st movies & the quality kept degrading with the movies

Originally posted by: TheBlackJaguar

Lamhe? It always leaves me with lots of questions and good ones. Was Kunwarji always in love with Pallavi? Did he ever stop loving her? Was Pooja his consolation to fill the void of never having been loved back by Pallavi? Kunwarji was always in love with Pallavi , i believe. ...Daai Maa was my fave character in the film. And that shot of a stunning Sridevi dancing in deserts with Morni Baaga ma in the background is haunting.

JTHJ was never meant to be an epic. It became so because of Yashji's demise. Why compare it to his other works? An artist himself cannot compare his works, then who are we to do that?

Originally posted by: Aishh.

Just a small correction. He had always had a secret love for Anjali in his heart.

Something that he didnt realize when he was a college going kid.

Originally posted by: khoslakadhokla

Those were the questions I had too...I mean, it was never really dwelled upon in the movie if Kunwarji had real feelings for Pooja or, if it was just a hangover of the love for Pallavi. But, when I thought about it, it seemed more likely that the fact how different Pooja and Pallavi were was evidence of his love for Pooja ...cuz, he wouldn't have only loved Pallavi for her looks ?!? And this difference btw the characters was reiterated again and again...and then the whole sequence of him feeling the void after Pooja leaves..then his decision to not marry...I guess all of that show he did love Pooja as well. The initial attraction towards Pooja may have been due to her being a carbon copy of Pallavi, but his feelings later developed for Pooja, the person I guess...

I loved the friendship btw Anupam Kher and Anil...especially their confrontation scene where Anupam gets real mad at Anil! It was a really powerful performance by both!

Perhaps you are right but when i see Lamhe again, my questions will come back. 😆... i think what plays on my head is Kunwarji's epic un-reciprocated love for Pallavi for 20 years. Pataa nahiin. 🤔

Anupam Kher was the LIFE in Kunwarji's chalk and cheese life. I just loved how he loved life and everything around him.