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Rajeev Masand:- Shahrukh Khan turns in an inspired performance as a resentful family man who's covered with issues from head to toe. He conveys his inner turmoil by losing his cool one time too many, but in the process he creates a character you can instantly empathise with.
Taran Adarsh:- No one shines brighter than Shah Rukh Khan. Let's just state one thing here: This is SRK's finest work after D.D.L.J. His sequences with Preity specifically, when the couple has their spats, or in the climax, when he just stares at Rani from inside the train, proves that he's undoubtedly the best in the business. The ferocity with which he delivers his lines and the restless energy he imparts to his character electrifies every scene that he's in.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Shah Rukh hams supreme, scowling and smirking seemingly in slow motion, each facial twitch exaggerated to painful proportions. From heavy breathing to simpering, breathless sobs to caricatured anger, KANK provides a virtual gallery of Khan at his most over-the-top, with the actor's emphasis making the most derivative 'American' lines very painful indeed.
Indiatimes:- There's a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Shahrukh Khan successfully breaks the shackles of The Big Hero Image he has always been associated with. But like Karan, he is unconventional without forgetting what he is best known for. Although he bends on his broken knee (How can a Hero be a cripple, but this one looks great) that is paining, yet he propositions to his lady love Rani with the same arrogance that was associated with the Rahul and Raj of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' or 'Dil To Pagal Hai'. After 'Swades' I would rate this as his best performance this century. SRK as Dev Saran the lovingly strict father, a husband who is unable to react when his wife says that 'I am the man in this house' or the man who indulges in sexual jealousy when he watches Maya being pawed by her husband…SRK enters yours heart-n-soul with a graceful ease.
Rani
Rajeev Masand:- The consistently competent Rani Mukerji takes on the film's toughest role and injects it with tenderness and believability. It's really she who conveys the film's central message. She looks a million bucks and dives under the skin of her character to make that part, one that we will remember for a long time.
Taran Adarsh:- Rani is remarkable yet again. In fact, if you consider BLACK to be her most memorable performance so far, then watch her in KANK. This surpasses her work in BLACK or VEER-ZAARA and PAHELI. Her makeup as well as her overall appearance is tremendous. She's never looked as good before!
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Rani is laden with flaky dialogues that most actresses would balk at, the actress manages to provide a realistic character, as far as her words allow. Unforgivable scenes are suddenly salvaged by Ms Mukerji breaking into a teary grin, and for that we must thank her.
Indiatimes:- The women inspire charm in their roles and spray it all over the screen when they appear in it.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Rani Mukherjee shares an excellent chemistry with Shahrukh. It's as if they are made for each other. After Shahrukh-Kajol, Kajol-Aamir, SRK-Rani pairing emerges trumps and ought to be repeated by more directors. Although her role is less glamorous, yet she enthuses a lot of charisma in enunciating the detailing of her layered character.
fullhyderabad:- Rani Mukherjee plays the loveless wife, yet passionate lover role with consumate skill.
Abhishek
Rajeev Masand:- It's Abhishek Bachchan, delivering what is easily his best performance to date, who's the film's surprise packet. He conveys both vulnerability and bratty boyishness with such ease that he wins you over from the word go.
Taran Adarsh:- Abhishek is brilliant, especially when he gets serious towards the end. His penultimate sequence, when he gives a golden advice to Rani, is outstanding.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Abhishek Bachchan plays a cad, a clubbing bling-lover completely smitten by his wife, who really doesn't care. It's a tricky role, and Abhi does impressively with a nuanced performance showing admirable restraint, again despite the words. The actor has a deft comic touch, and his Rishi manages to come off both relatable and sensitive.
Indiatimes:- There's a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Abhishek Bachchan's Rishi is young, restless and suave. The camaraderie he shares with his flirtatious father and the ease with which he charms people is hard to miss. Junior B will go places after KANK. He is looking million dollars and his acting skills are getting better with each film.
Preity
Rajeev Masand:- Preity Zinta fits her role to the tee, reflecting just that slight hint of cold detachment that the part requires from her.
Taran Adarsh:- Preity not only looks gorgeous, but the dedication to her role shows at vital points. Her penultimate scene with Rani, when she confronts her at the marriage reception, is fabulous.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Preity who? Zinta has barely a walk-on part in the film, her appearances pretty much restricted to the loud and showy songs.
Indiatimes:- The women inspire charm in their roles and spray it all over the screen when they appear in it.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Preity Zinta's Riya will be remembered as one of her finest performance although
it may be bracketed in the supporting actress category. She looks gorgeous, wears the prettiest of dresses, dances like a rockstar and looks cool as she slaps SRK stunning the audience in silence.
fullhyderabad:- Preity Zinta does not have too many words, but plays the part of the modern woman in love
Amitabh
Rajeev Masand:- Amitabh Bachchan nails it with a performance that carefully treads the fine line between an old pervert and naughty senior. It is to his credit as an actor, that he can switch from playful to prophetic, as he offers those words of wisdom that eventually become the direction that the cheating couple take in the story.
Taran Adarsh:- Amitabh Bachchan is in superb form. The naughty streak that he displays soon disappears in the second half, when he realizes that something is amiss. In fact, his expressions at the dinner first and also in the hospital only reiterates the fact that he's an icon.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- It's fabulous to see Bachchan relish this campy role, fur-lined handcuffs and all. There's a jump in his stride and a twinkle in his eye as he carries off peculiar colours with flair. And the Big B convincingly shows there's way more to him than meets the eye.
Indiatimes:- There's a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Amitabh Bachchan as Sexy Sam is super-cool-at-sixty-five. He leaves no stone unturned in playing the role of an incorrigible skirt chaser. Be it his styling, garish-yet-cool clothes or his nok-jhok with Mrs Chandigarh Kirron Kher, Bachchan Senior is a true master and sparkles effortlessly. His camaraderie with Junior B is magnificent.
fullhyderabad:- Sam (Amitabh Bacchan), the flamboyant 'Who's for lunch today?' type widower, refreshes in his new role.
Rajeev Masand:- Shahrukh Khan turns in an inspired performance as a resentful family man who's covered with issues from head to toe. He conveys his inner turmoil by losing his cool one time too many, but in the process he creates a character you can instantly empathise with.
Taran Adarsh:- No one shines brighter than Shah Rukh Khan. Let's just state one thing here: This is SRK's finest work after D.D.L.J. His sequences with Preity specifically, when the couple has their spats, or in the climax, when he just stares at Rani from inside the train, proves that he's undoubtedly the best in the business. The ferocity with which he delivers his lines and the restless energy he imparts to his character electrifies every scene that he's in.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Shah Rukh hams supreme, scowling and smirking seemingly in slow motion, each facial twitch exaggerated to painful proportions. From heavy breathing to simpering, breathless sobs to caricatured anger, KANK provides a virtual gallery of Khan at his most over-the-top, with the actor's emphasis making the most derivative 'American' lines very painful indeed.
Indiatimes:- There's a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Shahrukh Khan successfully breaks the shackles of The Big Hero Image he has always been associated with. But like Karan, he is unconventional without forgetting what he is best known for. Although he bends on his broken knee (How can a Hero be a cripple, but this one looks great) that is paining, yet he propositions to his lady love Rani with the same arrogance that was associated with the Rahul and Raj of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' or 'Dil To Pagal Hai'. After 'Swades' I would rate this as his best performance this century. SRK as Dev Saran the lovingly strict father, a husband who is unable to react when his wife says that 'I am the man in this house' or the man who indulges in sexual jealousy when he watches Maya being pawed by her husband…SRK enters yours heart-n-soul with a graceful ease.
Rani
Rajeev Masand:- The consistently competent Rani Mukerji takes on the film's toughest role and injects it with tenderness and believability. It's really she who conveys the film's central message. She looks a million bucks and dives under the skin of her character to make that part, one that we will remember for a long time.
Taran Adarsh:- Rani is remarkable yet again. In fact, if you consider BLACK to be her most memorable performance so far, then watch her in KANK. This surpasses her work in BLACK or VEER-ZAARA and PAHELI. Her makeup as well as her overall appearance is tremendous. She's never looked as good before!
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Rani is laden with flaky dialogues that most actresses would balk at, the actress manages to provide a realistic character, as far as her words allow. Unforgivable scenes are suddenly salvaged by Ms Mukerji breaking into a teary grin, and for that we must thank her.
Indiatimes:- The women inspire charm in their roles and spray it all over the screen when they appear in it.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Rani Mukherjee shares an excellent chemistry with Shahrukh. It's as if they are made for each other. After Shahrukh-Kajol, Kajol-Aamir, SRK-Rani pairing emerges trumps and ought to be repeated by more directors. Although her role is less glamorous, yet she enthuses a lot of charisma in enunciating the detailing of her layered character.
fullhyderabad:- Rani Mukherjee plays the loveless wife, yet passionate lover role with consumate skill.
Abhishek
Rajeev Masand:- It's Abhishek Bachchan, delivering what is easily his best performance to date, who's the film's surprise packet. He conveys both vulnerability and bratty boyishness with such ease that he wins you over from the word go.
Taran Adarsh:- Abhishek is brilliant, especially when he gets serious towards the end. His penultimate sequence, when he gives a golden advice to Rani, is outstanding.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Abhishek Bachchan plays a cad, a clubbing bling-lover completely smitten by his wife, who really doesn't care. It's a tricky role, and Abhi does impressively with a nuanced performance showing admirable restraint, again despite the words. The actor has a deft comic touch, and his Rishi manages to come off both relatable and sensitive.
Indiatimes:- There's a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Abhishek Bachchan's Rishi is young, restless and suave. The camaraderie he shares with his flirtatious father and the ease with which he charms people is hard to miss. Junior B will go places after KANK. He is looking million dollars and his acting skills are getting better with each film.
Preity
Rajeev Masand:- Preity Zinta fits her role to the tee, reflecting just that slight hint of cold detachment that the part requires from her.
Taran Adarsh:- Preity not only looks gorgeous, but the dedication to her role shows at vital points. Her penultimate scene with Rani, when she confronts her at the marriage reception, is fabulous.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- Preity who? Zinta has barely a walk-on part in the film, her appearances pretty much restricted to the loud and showy songs.
Indiatimes:- The women inspire charm in their roles and spray it all over the screen when they appear in it.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Preity Zinta's Riya will be remembered as one of her finest performance although
it may be bracketed in the supporting actress category. She looks gorgeous, wears the prettiest of dresses, dances like a rockstar and looks cool as she slaps SRK stunning the audience in silence.
fullhyderabad:- Preity Zinta does not have too many words, but plays the part of the modern woman in love
Amitabh
Rajeev Masand:- Amitabh Bachchan nails it with a performance that carefully treads the fine line between an old pervert and naughty senior. It is to his credit as an actor, that he can switch from playful to prophetic, as he offers those words of wisdom that eventually become the direction that the cheating couple take in the story.
Taran Adarsh:- Amitabh Bachchan is in superb form. The naughty streak that he displays soon disappears in the second half, when he realizes that something is amiss. In fact, his expressions at the dinner first and also in the hospital only reiterates the fact that he's an icon.
Rediff, Raja Sen:- It's fabulous to see Bachchan relish this campy role, fur-lined handcuffs and all. There's a jump in his stride and a twinkle in his eye as he carries off peculiar colours with flair. And the Big B convincingly shows there's way more to him than meets the eye.
Indiatimes:- There's a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek.
Indiaglitz, Faridoon Shahryar:- Amitabh Bachchan as Sexy Sam is super-cool-at-sixty-five. He leaves no stone unturned in playing the role of an incorrigible skirt chaser. Be it his styling, garish-yet-cool clothes or his nok-jhok with Mrs Chandigarh Kirron Kher, Bachchan Senior is a true master and sparkles effortlessly. His camaraderie with Junior B is magnificent.
fullhyderabad:- Sam (Amitabh Bacchan), the flamboyant 'Who's for lunch today?' type widower, refreshes in his new role.
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