Hi.. I watched KANK this Sunday n here's what i think about it..
The much talked about and most awaited release sure was a big surprise for me.. Having opted for the 12.30 pm show @ INOX on a Sunday, i was greeted with a theatre mostly filled with families.. Now, i don't have anything bad to say about going to the theatre with ur fly.. But getting small kids who cry n scream all the time is another thing.. I know kids will be kids but their parent sure shld keep them quiet.. Right???
Ok... Now about the film. I know most of you'll will say, "At last.." lol.. ;-)
KANK short for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna has the biggest stars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan. Plus one of Bollywood's most successful directors, Karan Johar. And also my heart throb, John Abraham in a special guest appearance as a DJ in 1 of the dance tracks.. Muaahhhhh....
The story revolves around four slick young Indians in New York caught in a cycle of chancy, inter-connecting relationships. But it’s a cycle nonetheless that delves into the elusive and complex nature of love, thus making it a story about love more than just a ‘love story’. And that’s the biggest success to come out of ‘KANK’.
Dev (Shah Rukh Khan) is a soccer prodigy who’s aborted brief encounter with about-to-be-married bride Maya (Rani Mukherjee) results in her overcoming nuptial disinclination and him with a life long physical disability. And though the meeting terminates with their individual lives changed forever, it starts you on a journey with the two lead pairs--Maya-Rishi (Abhishek Bachchan) and Dev-Rhea (Preity Zinta). All four gradually become embroiled in a maelstrom of emotions, tentative relationships and torn alliances. As the narrative progresses, you slowly sink into the motivations of each lead.
A big triumph of the film here is that every time the story takes a time leap, there’s a blunt growth in each character, who compliment each other’s wit as much as their costume colour scheme.The contemporariness of the film emerges from the fact that in spite of a self-serving and shallow exterior, the characters never look morally loose or ebb their respect in the eyes of the viewer; the most illustrative example being Amitabh Bachchan (as Rishi’s father) as the amorous womaniser who displays more verbal dexterity than some of the younger players in the fray.
Johar comfortably blends the deep, compassionate and tender aspects of relationships with those charged, exhilarating and crushing moments that bookend unions.....
And while it's easy to applaud the writing, it’s impossible not to appreciate the effortlessly genuine performance of the entire cast. If the question is ‘who’s the best among the lot?’,the answer simply is ‘who’s your favorite?’ And that’s indicative of the real and balanced characterization of the director.There’s a consistent glimmer of lightheartedness in this intense and passionate drama, provided by the sparkly male characters Shah Rukh, Amitabh and Abhishek. The women inspire charm in their roles and spray it all over the screen when they appear in it.
After a while we have a Bollywood film that’s as easy to admire as it is to enjoy. With it’s discerning exploration of emotional frailty and liberal use of tart tongue-in-cheek humor, it's a masterful comeback from the man who once said, rather sappily ‘It’s all about loving your parents.’ This time it’s all about having fun at the movies. Keep coming KJ.
I'd love to see ur comments on this people..... Till then bye... Oooops.... Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna... he he.. ;-)
