darknight2389 Reviews

Paheli (2005)

You might as well watch it for the Shah Rukh/Rani chemistry

[7/10 · 25 June 2005]

I came to see Pehali just to see two of my favourite actors displaying their wonderful talents on the screen. At the same token, i wished that the slightly strange storyline wouldn't falter anywhere. It didn't, but really, the film wasn't as good as it looked.

The story is different no doubt, but there wasn't any serious core to it naturally (its about the 'eternal love story' of a ghost!). This kind of prevented me from taking the film seriously.However, a very nice set design and simply superb colours made the film not entirely a joke.

The cast, as expected, was superb. Shah Rukh brought his unique and mature attitude to the screen once again and Rani just looked amazing. Anupum Kher was also excellent and performed the most subtle comic role i have ever seen in Hindi cinema. This was really what made the film enjoyable. The special appearances were also much appreciated; Juhi making a now rare appearance in mainstream films! The music is great, and Shah Rukh is successful in bringing another cinematic surprise to the silver screen. All in all, the film is fun to watch, although I feel 'Parineeta' was much better. But finally, Hindi films are starting to feel more original!

Parineeta (2005)

Very nice, heartfelt period drama

[8/10 · 19 June 2005]

I came to watch 'Parineeta' hoping that it wouldn't be the normal Hindi flick we are all so bored of. I was pleasantly surprised. While the plot is based on love,it had a unique element in it which appealed to me very much: you could FEEL for the central character, Saif. To feel for the central character in any Hindi film is often difficult (save 'Black' and some Shah Rukh flicks), but Saif's laid back acting created intimacy with the audience. We could feel his rage, his passion and jealousy. The beautiful new comer, Vidya Balan,was indeed exceptional too.

Overall, the film has good cast, great music, colour and emotion and it may seem like but isn't your normal run-of-the-mill Hindi film. Watch it, you wont regret it.