This Monday, after protests from mom in sending me to Saawariya for the evening show with friends, I managed to watch the movie, with my dad, that afternoon. *sigh*
Despite the bad reviews that Saawariya had, I was very eager to watch the movie, for two reasons! One, the songs and two, puppy-dog-like-Ranbir Kapoor. With its raaga based seductive melodies and the blue-green sets, the mood created by Bhansali was truly amazing! And yes, the entire movie was set in a fairy-tale like stage! It was almost like something abstract and unattainable in reality.And the colours used, blue and green [colours of the peacock feather] are peculiar ones associated to Lord Krishna and yes, they represent 'passionate' love.
The movie starts with Rani Mukherjee, in a different and unexpected role [a prostitute] with Ranbir Kapoor [Raj in the movie - Yes, intentionally named] .. Ranbir is a singer in the RK Bar, where Rani comes quite often. The movie starts with the song, Saawariya, but it stops half-way there and it you tune your ears to the melody towards the end of the film. As Ranbir sings for the prostitutes in the bar, he spots a mysterious girl draped in black, standing alone at a bridge. Yes, he gets to meet our heroine, Sonam [Sakeena] He rescues her from a few evil-minded men. The minute he sees her, he falls in love! Love at first sight. But sadly, Sonam is already in love. Ranbir who is unable to accept her haunting past and her relationship with Salman continues to love her. [As I told earlier, the movie is set in a background of prostitutes, something that reminds me of Krishnadasi system, that still prevails in deep south.]
Now, the relationship between Salman and Sonam is quite unacceptable. What make them fall in love at first site is even more confusing? And how can a girl afford to give herself to him completely? And why does Salman have to leave abruptly are a few questions that kept me confused! How could I miss Lillipop. Zohra Segal, the land lady is adorable. For all that she says and does, I was very much reminded of my own granny! The love between her and Ranbir is a cute one.
Ranbir, till almost the end tries his best to make Sonam forget Salman, and when he almost achieves that, with his Saawariya song, Salman gets back! And yes, I hated it. More than that, Salman's looks were not too impressive.
Now, my rating for Ranbir: I would give him five stars. His performance was too cute and adorable and his puppy dog like looks and his hair falling over his forehead never lets us take our eyes off him. Sonam's performance was average! She didn't have a great role, I'd say.
Overall, it was a wonderful afternoon, spent in Bhansali's enchanting world.
Signing off,
Janu Krish
Despite the bad reviews that Saawariya had, I was very eager to watch the movie, for two reasons! One, the songs and two, puppy-dog-like-Ranbir Kapoor. With its raaga based seductive melodies and the blue-green sets, the mood created by Bhansali was truly amazing! And yes, the entire movie was set in a fairy-tale like stage! It was almost like something abstract and unattainable in reality.And the colours used, blue and green [colours of the peacock feather] are peculiar ones associated to Lord Krishna and yes, they represent 'passionate' love.
The movie starts with Rani Mukherjee, in a different and unexpected role [a prostitute] with Ranbir Kapoor [Raj in the movie - Yes, intentionally named] .. Ranbir is a singer in the RK Bar, where Rani comes quite often. The movie starts with the song, Saawariya, but it stops half-way there and it you tune your ears to the melody towards the end of the film. As Ranbir sings for the prostitutes in the bar, he spots a mysterious girl draped in black, standing alone at a bridge. Yes, he gets to meet our heroine, Sonam [Sakeena] He rescues her from a few evil-minded men. The minute he sees her, he falls in love! Love at first sight. But sadly, Sonam is already in love. Ranbir who is unable to accept her haunting past and her relationship with Salman continues to love her. [As I told earlier, the movie is set in a background of prostitutes, something that reminds me of Krishnadasi system, that still prevails in deep south.]
Now, the relationship between Salman and Sonam is quite unacceptable. What make them fall in love at first site is even more confusing? And how can a girl afford to give herself to him completely? And why does Salman have to leave abruptly are a few questions that kept me confused! How could I miss Lillipop. Zohra Segal, the land lady is adorable. For all that she says and does, I was very much reminded of my own granny! The love between her and Ranbir is a cute one.
Ranbir, till almost the end tries his best to make Sonam forget Salman, and when he almost achieves that, with his Saawariya song, Salman gets back! And yes, I hated it. More than that, Salman's looks were not too impressive.
Now, my rating for Ranbir: I would give him five stars. His performance was too cute and adorable and his puppy dog like looks and his hair falling over his forehead never lets us take our eyes off him. Sonam's performance was average! She didn't have a great role, I'd say.
Overall, it was a wonderful afternoon, spent in Bhansali's enchanting world.
Signing off,
Janu Krish
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