Raanjhanaa Reviews

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Sachin

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Posted: 12 years ago

Cast

Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol

Director

Anand L. Rai

Producer

Krishika Lulla

Genre

Romantic Drama

Story

Raanjhanaa is a love story, with all the regular ingredients necessary in a love story, like : A Hindu boy and Muslim girl, an educated girl and an unrefined boy and a love triangle to complete the formula. So what is it that makes this film different from all the Bollywood love stories? Well, firstly, unlike all the other romantic Bollywood films, where we have the heroes and heroines romancing and dancing in the picturesque foreign locales, this is one love story set in one of the most unromantic by lanes of Banaras (Varanasi)! And there are no romantic moments shared by the two, yet it manages to tug your heart and makes you believe in love……

It's a story about a Hindu-Brahmin boy, Kundan, who falls hopelessly in love with a Muslim girl, Zoya, right from the time when they are little. Kundan follows Zoya everywhere trying to win her love, till the teenaged Zoya eventually gives in. However, Zoya is sent away to Aligarh as soon as her parents get a whiff of their romance. Zoya eventually returns to Benares after completing college in Delhi. Just when we get ready for the love story to begin… things take a turn! Zoya is madly in love with a young politician whom she meets in college… So now begins the love triangle we say… BUT things take a turn again! And the audience is left thinking what next… the film simply grasps your attention, and keeps you wanting to know more, the plot is beautifully woven, the screenplay is well written and the direction is outstanding!

Movie Review

The film gives you a feel of the modern day Ranjhaa. Even though Kundan is your typical 'Road Side Romeo', he charms his way into your hearts and makes you sympathize with him. The dialogues are brilliant and the performances are superb! Dhanush as Kundan, is extremely convincing. It's difficult to believe that it's his first Hindi film. He performs a myriad of emotions with ease and has equally good comic timing and would give any 'six pack abs flexing' actor a run for their money! Yes! It's Dhanush's film all the way!!

All those who thought Sonam would not look convincing as a teenaged school girl, are in for a surprise! She fits into her role as a young 14-15 year old school girl and also as the young Delhi University graduate to perfection! She's not only stunning (sans make up), but also looks at ease in her role as Zoya. The casting director deserves a pat in the back! The supporting cast especially, is praise worthy. Brilliant performances, by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhaskar, who play Dhanush's best friends. The talented Abhay Deol, who plays Zoya's love interest, makes a special appearance in the film and leaves a special mark!

Though the film is not flawless, like some scenes in the second half which are easy to foretell, but again who cares! As a viewer, the film, the music and the performances touch your heart. For all the hopeless romantics who love a good romance, who love to feel the emotional tug and wait breathlessly to see if love will conquer all… Raanjhanaa is a movie you wouldn't want to miss!

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