REVIEW -- LOVE AAJKAL
Much awaited film it was; specially after the barren period of stand off between producers and Multiplex owners and the disappointing ‘ Kambhakt Ishq ‘ ( Kambhakt Film ! ).
The film surprised me. Saif surprised me and Imtiaj Ali’s credentials as durable film maker were established .He was in control of his craft. The strength of the film are three—screenplay, dialogues and Saif’s performance . In posters and promos to me Saif appeared jaded and probably a little over the hill for a young love story . He proved me wrong.
Not a novel story but presentation and narrative clinch the issue. It is story of how two young Indians fall in love but part ways for the sake of their career as they refuse to commit long distance love . How a sagacious Sardarji ( Rishi Kapoor ) helps them to meet again by narrating his love story set in remote Punjab.
Apart from basic theme of having loved , lost and recovered the film does tickle our sub conscious to rekindle the faded emotions of devotion and sacrifice. It is indeed so reassuring to see an effective director in control . The shallow and superficial craft of Karan Johar and his ilk is exposed after witnessing a truly talented filmmaker like Imtiaz.
I felt the movie losing grip in the initial stage; when the interaction between Saif and Padukone and flowering of their relationship is shown. It appeared a little jerky and casual ; but gradually after the titles are completed the movie warms up to delight. I also thought the ending a little stretched by about ten minutes . Saif’s American journey very well portrayed though could have been reduced.
The hallmark of the film is its ‘restrain ‘ . It is presumed and in some instances mandatory for love stories to go overboard . , however ‘Love Aajkal’ is well measured and moves step by step to its destiny. It will haunt many; for some time.
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