Aug 07, 2009 11:56 AM
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Love can never go out of circulation irrRajeev_Vermactive of how much hatred or negativity be around. It touches the souls and quenches the spirit. Love Aaj Kal (LAK) is a prime example of this.
Well, the movie is doing roaring business. It has truly connected with the viewers. There is a repeat value. Songs are a rage Rajeev_Vermacially Aahun Aahun. Pritam Chakraborty plagiarized it from Pakistani singer Naseebo Lal, who copied it from Shaukat Ali Khan. Pritam is doing Anu Malik ‘inspired’ act a shade better than poor Anu. Pritam claims it to be an original and his very OWN? When will these stuppids grow up? Anu-Pritam copycat bhai bhai. Is there a punishment to deter these ‘thieves’? Can the original singers be compensated? Could Pritam be banned? His ‘borrowed’ plumes should not give him credit or a crown.
LAK itself is a copy of a Taiwanese film Hao De Shi Guang (Three Times). Surprisingly it is not credited at all. Now, we know apart from Hollywood now even smallies are not left. The saving grace is LAK is liked by the viewers. It is all in the treatment, my dears. Otherwise, it is old wine in a new bottle.
Even in neighboring Pakistan it is doing roaring business. Had the 19-year old Brazilian model Giselle Monteiro (Harleen Kaur) been taken in Deepika Padukone’s place, the movie would have been today’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. Giselle has such an earthy quality that she instantly connects with the viewers. Her simplicity and clean looks make us take to her. Wish more such foreign talent is uncovered. The firangi birds are migrating and have a stay value.
By now LAK has made big bucks and is still minting money. Everyone knows its story. There is nothing more I can write to add on to it. But here it goes. Jai (Saif Ali Khan) and Meera (Deepika) think they are in love. They are together but soon apart. They are today’s modern and practical couple. Their love is more buddy buddy than truly romantic love.
Veer Singh (Saif in double role) instantly falls in love with Harleen Kaur (Giselle). He loves her without knowing much about her. It is more soul touching and spiritual than anything could ever be. He represents time tested lover.
Jai and Veer (Rishi Kapoor now) meet and their views on love propels the movie. Whereas Jai is naïve, Veer is mature and understanding. This is the difference between aaj and kal. So do the viewers grow with the movie.
Do Jai and Meera ever get together after their separation? That forms the rest of the movie. In three words, the movie is fresh, frothy and fun.
Saif has turned in a mature performance. In a double role he has elevated himself a notch higher. He has definitely done himself a service. As aco-producer, the movie’s success would be a double boost for him. He deserves it.
Deepika too is good. She lends her role lightness and charm. She dances even better. Still wish Giselle was in her place. Rishi Kapoor definitely adds value to the movie. His performance is simple in line with the role. Superb and mature. Future in-laws have come together here. Neetu Singh too appears at the end. So, it is all in the family.
Imtiaz Ali has another winner on his hand. If Jab We Met was the beginning, LAK is the middle and Ali’s next would definitely be the end of this trilogy. Let’s wait for that. Considering these two, that would be a dynamite and worth a wait.
London, San Francisco, Delhi, Kolkata – you get a free ride everywhere. Cinematography is eye-catching.
Love is definitely the flavor of the season. Take big dollops of it. LAK is the taste. Go for it in a big way. You do love lovely ice creams. LOL. Bless them. Bless you. [Bless me too. ;-)]
