R.COM actors in band baaja baraat.

also, band baaja baraat and rishta.com are quite similar in the sense that both the main leads who are complete opposites have a business related to weddings or marriages for that matter but because band baaja barrat deals with mostly the final day and the fact that it revolves around the lives of the typical middle class of delhi i suppose, the whole sophistication associated with rishta.com is obviously not there and hence i thought they were quite dfferent but undoubtedly quite enjoyable in their own ways. however, rishta.com manages to take the lead,at least for me.

I think this concept of matchmaking/wedding planners is actually a pretty neat one to base a sitcom/rom-com on, which is why both Rishta and BBB had scope for good storytelling. There were definitely a few similarities in the general plot as well...two contrasting characters coming together, how great a team they make, the heights they reach, and then the split, after which there is realization of what they shared and reconciliation. Barring the obvious class differences, Bitoo was quite like Rohan with his sense of humour, sarcastic one-liners and aversion to commitment...even the way he didn't want to hurt Shruti because she was emotional and 'different' from other girls reminded me of how Rohan had this respect for Isha because of which he had never pursued her like all his other conquests.

Obviously, Rishta was without doubt far, far better because they had the medium of television which allows for time to lay out and develop the story and characters, to discuss and address many issues and facets of society, etc....the plot was much more tighter and well thought out as well whereas BBB lacked that clarity in the second half of the movie. Still, it was surprisingly good. 

Makes me miss Rishta. 

*shakes fist at Sony and YRF*

 

R.com was completely urban and sophisticated whereas BBB targets that complete dhinchak dhasu Indian side. I honestly think it is one of the best movies of 2010. Anushka-Ranveer jodi is cute.

 

Ooo another bonus!! Atleast for me this was the first time a hindi movie kiss was actually legit.. unlike the staple awkward or overtly vulgar kisses