Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

I was expecting a movie like Kal Ho Na Ho. One I would love instantly. I was disappointed. It started off weird. The airport scene was indeed very boring and overused. The friends very robot-like. And then we FINALLY see him and her. The stars. The one we know will win all the best debut awards this year. Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza. Imran Khan surprised me. I was expecting another mediocre, here in the industry because of relations but he is indeed good. Genelia is decent but needs to work on her accent. She also looks very similar to Sonai Kulkarni, who is a much better actress than she. The story was average. It had its moments. There were times when you were laughing very hard and times when you wanted to go hide under the seat because of the syrupy sweet, totally unrealistic lives and dialogs and story. It tried to teach parents some things as well. The situation with Imran's girlfriend's parents was a very good example and a bit believable as well. I hope parents learn from it. Had I not heard so much about it, I would not have been so disappointed. It was that I was expecting so much, so, so much, that I was so sorely disappointed. It could have done so much better. There were times when it could have shined. But it failed. I think that it is watchable, but only if you have no expectations. A cute romantic comedy, masala movie. 6/10.

Great publicity, even greater hype but unfortunately no content, that's what the film is all about.I am sorry to spill the beans for all you Aamir Khan fans out there but the film is a disappointment.However there are always few positives to every film and this film can brag of some sharp and sleek cinematography. Manoj Lobo, cinematographer, has done a great job with the camera to give the film a very fresh and youthful look. Even though the film will not fail to attract the youngsters, one must not blindly discard the striking similarity with CHALTE CHALTE, a Film directed by Aziz Mirza which includes a narrative,a hero and an airport,no prizes for getting the connect here]. It looks like Aamir khan is trying desperately hard to compete with SRK.This is Aamir Khan's response to Om Shanti Om, a film that worked on the fundamental rule of challenging sensibilities. After making a Taare Zamin Par, which was good, this film just proves that the saying ", One swallow does not make a summer" is still relevant in the Bollywood industry. Music is satisfactory, very unlike A.R.Rahman. Art direction is good. Imran Khan{better known as Uncle Aamir's nephew] is mediocre,but then again so is the industry.Genelia D'Souza has her moments especially with her brother, who is one well sketched out character in the film. Overall film does fail to live up to it's promise. It looks like commercial film-making is the sensible Aamir khan's new *. But don't take this review too seriously, you will hear people chanting praises after the credits roll. So they got what they deserve.

I went to this movie thinking that Aamir is yet to another hit after Taare zameen par. I was in for a rude shock as this was was a total waste of time and money. The story does not build, it is disjoint and does not explore into relationships. Here it goes. The hero and the heroine called Rats and Meow (Sorry don't remember their real names anymore!) have been going around with each other in college for five years and have celebrated a funeral of a cat, but they don't love each other.To top it all, They decide to find a bride and groom for each other. In this group also there is another male and female, what are their names (Boms and Rotlu)I think that is their real names they both love the hero and heroine but decide to love each other instead. Groan!! Anyway I think of leaving but then remembering the dollar rate today think of sitting through. Comes a new heroine in a Disco, she is a child of estranged parents and therefore has gone loony. Hero loves her, one rainy night he does not love her. Cats is by now engaged to a stud who is always fighting and bleeding. Oh remembered Cats also has a brother (long hair) does not show his room to anybody, paints and pets mouse. Should we name the movie Stuart Little, No Children wont like it.Oh yes I forgot Rats has a dad who is dead but who talks to rats mother continuously and rats mother is after a police man in a phone breaking bones everywhere. Also rats has cousins who look like Good , Bad and Ugly's extras. End: Rats shouts Meow and honeymoon happens. I run out of the theater , get into my car and start counting the money I lost in this gamble. It was very high. I hate Aamir and Imraan you are out.

Some guys make a movie that looks like a bomb but splashes on screen like just another pebble in the water, but jaane tu yaa jaane naa is definitely not that type of movie. Its a movie everyone can connect with but cant predict at the same time, totally down-to-earth yet entertaining. There's been a lot of expectations from the movie as everyone was wondering if aamir khan the producer could deliver another movie of the kind after a spectacular feature presentation called Taare Zameen Par. What seemed really likable to me was the unique story telling experience where you get the feeling that you are listening to your own friends telling you a story. Its difficult to retell it without the help of these friends who blended so well with the story. The complex nature of the relation between a boy and a girl, their bonding, separation and other aspects of the story sound like a typical love movie but there is freshness in this approach. All characters fall in place and don't seem to dominate each other. The dialogues are very memorable...my personal favorite is about the "Violent Streak" Ratna Pathak who plays the protective mom and Naseerudin Shah who plays the royal father have taken funny scenes to the best possible level. Ginelia looked convincing in her role but she needs to work on her voice a bit. She has her shining moments and delivers well. Finally this movie was about Imran khan and like its ending the best part is reserved for him. He is bound to become the next chocolaty hero after this movie but its a long journey for him right now which he has started with a big leap. His simple next door boy looks combined with good comic timing and right kind of acting will win him a lot of fans. This movie is good to watch with friends preferably college friends because it brings out a lot of shared fun moments one has had in the past. Please don't miss it or you will be sorry. Thanks Aamir Khan for making this movie!!

Aamir Khan's Production, launching of his nephew Imran Khan, A.R.Rahman's music, superb songs – I was too eager to see this movie. I had written a year back to Aamir in his blog to release his movies in Europe, but for strange reasons he does not do, and thus had to see it on DVD rip. Anyways… The story is about Jai (Imran Khan) and Aditi (Genelia D'Souza) – very good friends. Jai belongs to Rajput family, but is a non-violent person; whereas Aditi is a tigress by nature. Everyone around them – their friends and parents - knows that they love each other – but they do not recognize or agree or know that they love each other. Both find a suitable partner to fall in love; that is the time they realize that they love each-other. Is it too late by then? Aditi is about to go to US – can Jai stop Aditi at the airport? Go and see it for yourself what happens in the end. There are small cameos from veteran actors and actresses – Naseeruddin Shah plays Imran's dead father – who speaks from the photo-frame wanting Jai to become like a Rajput; Ratna Pathak plays Imran's mother; Paresh Rawal plays a bad cop; Arbaaz and Sohail Khan (Salaam Khan's brothers) play Rajput brothers who rescue Imran from the jail in the end; apart from them – there is Rajat Kapoor, Kitu Gidwani, Anuradha Patel, Jayant Kriplani and a bunch of young boys and girls who play friends of the main lead. A special mention here of Smita Patil's son Pratik Babbar - as Aditi's brother - he looks and acts well. Nice to see him here. This is a launch pad of Imran Khan, and he is the star and the biggest bright spot of the movie. He gives a very natural and casual performance – and does not look like this is his first movie. He plays this next door college guy - Jai with ease. Genelia D'souza (Actress Harini of South Indian Cinema) plays Aditi with equal conviction. Apart from the lead the biggest selling point is the movie's music by A.R.Rahman – especially the song - Kabhi Kabhi Aditi… is just mind blowing (comes within the first 15 minutes of the movie – so do not miss the beginning). During the first 1 hour of the movie – 4 out of 6 songs are over. The first half is mostly musical, fun and cheerful – and the story really takes hold after the first hour. Many critics have written that the first half is better than the second half. I found the first hour very irritating (except the songs); if you can bear the first hour, the movie is good and enjoyable. The first hour of the movie – all the characters (except Jai and Aditi) look over the top, artificial and very annoying – may it is the characterization, that the first Director Abbas Tyrewala wanted to stress. Luckily he sidelines the stress in the second half and that makes the movie enjoyable. The ending is so crap that we have seen it innumero times on Indian screen. Could not Abbas and Amir or Mansoor (Producers) think of a better one – please! The most irksome were the five characters who are sitting at the airport telling the story of Jai and Aditi – whenever they appear on the screen, I just wanted to pull my hair..Uh… Overall a good movie – if you can bear the first hour and those irritating friends of Jai and Aditi. I will go with 5.5 rating out of 10 and thumbs up to Imran Khan, a great debut..!

To me, 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' surprisingly felt refreshing. I mean, from the looks of it (in teasers and trailers) and from the synopsis it seems like the clichéd love story with supporting friends and families. And you know what? That's exactly what it is. So what's new? Hmm, well it's the charming supporting characters who are wonderfully brought to life by the actors. But more on this later... Let's start with the cons: 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' starts off with a group of friends telling the love story of Jai and Aditi. That's pretty much how the rest of the film proceeds (in a sort of flashback format). It could have easily done without this entire sequence. Not only does it resemble Aziz Mirza's 'Chalte Chalte' but the actors are simply annoying. At several points, the movie moves at a lethargic pace and this friends-narrating-story-outside-the-airport sequence only further slows things down. Tyrewala does a fairly decent job with directing but an even better job with writing. For example, I loved how Meghna's character was written especially how Tyrewala cleverly shows the truth behind Meghna's 'What's this?' game. Initially, to the viewer, it looks like a silly game of visualizing one thing as something else but one realizes that this is Meghna's way of seeing things in life. There are many other scenes that I really enjoyed watching such as Aditi's relationship with her brother, Jai's relationship with his mother and many more and the sequences with Jai's parents were laugh out loud funny. But at the same time, here too, there are some flaws for instance, Aditi's boyfriend is portrayed as the typical violent insecure NRI. The scene where he slaps Aditi looks forced. The background score is quite interesting as it varies from jazz (I liked that), to rock (seems a little out of place at times), to other things. I would never have thought that A.R. Rahman composed the soundtrack because this is totally different from anything he's done. Unfortunately, it's also one of his least memorable albums. Imran Khan makes a confident start. I'm glad that unlike many of the newcomers who pump up themselves with steroids (perhaps to cover up their lack of talent), Imran with his simplicity allows his acting to speak. Let's see what the future holds for him as he's already made a fine start. Genelia D'Souza is loud and hyper in the beginning and her diction is quite awkward but her acting gets better along the way. Perhaps Tyrewala wanted to show her character transform from the bratty child to a mature young woman. It's just that the 'child' was a little too loud. Manjari Fadnis delivers quite a natural performance. Though her screen time is limited, she has a strong presence. Pratiek Babbar is quite likable as the goofy brother. Ratna Pathak Shah is simply amazing. What a comeback to the big screen! Apart from that, there are some very welcome cameos. Naseeruddin Shah is hilarious. 'Just loved the interactions with his wife and he's talking to her from a painting! Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan are actually more than tolerable here, yes they too provide some fantastic comic relief. Anooradha Patel, this woman does not seem to get old, has a great presence. And, Paresh Rawal is back as a villain but this time with a pleasant touch of comedy. The central love story feels a bit like the Rahul-Tina-Anjali story (of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) meets Akash-Shalini-Rohit angle (of 'Dil Chahta Hai') but it is the little moments that show the relationship between the mother and son, the brother and sister among other such fine moments that make 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' a refreshing experience. Overall, among the recent crop of films, this is quite a pleasant welcoming surprise.

I saw this film tonight in London and the theatre was packed. Within the first 30 minutes I could understand why. What a wonderful Indian film after a long long time!! Very well made. Very punchy, funny and realistic. Good performances by everyone especially Imran Khan and Genelia. The character casting is excellent. Arbaz and Sohail Khan in a cameo are great. One of the rare Indian productions where the jokes were effortlessly funny. Music is great and so are the songs. Songs are panned out well and do not stand out as in most other Indian films. Another wonderful production from Aamir Khan's stable. Very touching and refreshing film. Very highly Recommended!!

Please don't watch this movie as some1 is saying this is an excellent movie, Imran and Genelia rocks, Aamir Super Production, etc. As this movie is the worst movie ever, though the storyline is very very common two friends in love, but their ego comes between, than then they find someone i n their life to avoid their friendship, but as I told you naa a very common story, in end they again meet, so please guys its a humble request don't go for this flick its a complete waste of time and money. If you guys remember than 5 years ago there's a movie named Tujhe Meri Kasam, tjis movie is complete copy of that film, though in that movie songs are awesome, good comedy and excellent performance by all character's. That's first movie of Genelia and Ritiesh. Except Paresh, there is no other character in the movie whom we call actor. 'Pappu can't Dance' and 'Hass De Aditi' are good songs, but not as good that you can go to see this movie in Theaters, so please avoid, I am sure this movie worst movie of the year.

Its been a long time since we've had a good bollywood movie. Well, JTYJN did a good job breaking the bad spell. I could go on about how good the movie is and how well it handles the tricky subjects of love and friendship and their wild interactions. But its not just about these, the film touches various other subjects with amazing expertise. We rarely have films which have the masala for the masses as well as being well made without too many clichés. JTYJN is one of those rare wonders. Imraan does a fair job for a debutant. Jenelia settles in as Aditi with total comfort, its almost as if she were really Aditi. The supporting "friends and co." do a decent job as well. I'd say, go for it - twice. Take along your friends, lovers, neighbors, and whoever you meet on the way to the theaters. Two thumbs up to this one!

rarely do we see, a movie filled with freshness that feel real The main leads, Jai and Nandini, Jai is a middle class charismatic guy who always has the right and peaceful answer for any situation. He's not Mr popular nor does he wants to be, but yet still he is because he just that charismatic. Nandini is not a conventional heroin, she's loud, rude, obnoxious, not the type of girl you'd wanna go for but yet grows on you and eventually makes you fall in love with her, because she's not polished. Imran Many question are asked about the acting abilities of these youngster. Does he stand a chance in this cruel industry. Is he a contender against competition like Hritik, Ranbeer,... and others? He can give this industry a sure run for it's money with this performance he pulled off and he can surely be satisfied to be launched in a way that many newcomers dream about. Has he inherited his acting abilities from "aamir mamoon"? Well I'm sorry to break this to you, but no he hasn't. He might become a great actor, that depends on future projects, but one thing is for sure. This guy sure packs the goods to become a great actor. Genelia This is a far more interesting review for me to write about, because before long there has been a more fierce competition between heroins in the industry then there has ever been between their male counterparts. When the elegance of Sri Devi, Rekha, Madhuri faded fresh faces like Karishma, Kajol,... came in when the seemed to have settled Rani and Pretty took their shine and nowadays it's an open invitation for anyone who wants to compete for the crown of Queen Bollywood. The requirements? Not just conventional good looks, a great voice,international presence and charisma is also required together with an acting ability that blows away any competetor. Genelia isn't any of these but that makes her so special, her unconventional approach to acting is just a joy to watch. She lights up the screen with her charisma yet her differ to all the sonam kapoors or the deepika's in the industry seems not to be out of place. She's looking at a bright future in this industry. The movie Boy loves girl or the other way around, the typical "Bollywood" formula. Or is it? This time around it isn't because what makes this movie so special is it's reality, rare do we see characters utter words we recognize from conversations with our friends. Mostly it's actors having dialogue with each other which comes over extremely unnatural and forced. We are taken into the world of youngsters where life is all about "masa, party our pyar". What's important it's the freshness and the appeal of the youngster world in general. Things like colour pallets, fashion and style is extremely important to achieve the main goal. SRK & Kajol portraying youngsters in KKHH seems so unreal, yet Aamir and Saif pulled it off great in DCH. What makes Jaane Tu... another great experience is the background music and score composed by the legend A.R. Rahman. From Kabhi Kabhi... to Pappu can't dance he's succeeded to put his stamp on this movie. The direction surely has it's flaws but doesn't every movie. The Aamir Khan Factor Wel AKProductions has delivered yet again, in my opinion. It's very pleasing to see this company take shape into this industry finest production houses. Aamir has managed to create a company which has his persona and integrity all over it. Now what more can we ask for as movie-goers.