Is Mohit Suri’s take on the lives of two singers as enchanting? Let’s analyze.AASHIQUI 2 traces the journey of a young couple and the turbulence in their lives. Rahul [Aditya Roy Kapur], a singing sensation, falls in love with the voice of Aarohi [Shraddha Kapoor], who aspires to be a singer and sings at lowly joints. Rahultakes it upon himself to make Aarohi a singing star, builds her confidence and even arranges for her audition with the music baron [Mahesh Thakur].
Gradually, Rahul and Aarohi fall in love.Aarohi’s career continues to sky-rocket, while Rahul’s career spirals downwards. Aarohi decides to give up her career to be with Rahul, to help him come out of his disruptive predicament.Like I stated at the very outset, AASHIQUI 2 bears no resemblance to its namesake. This one prides itself with a contemporary plot, has far more complex and intricate drama and offers abundant scope to its lead actors to display histrionics.
At the same time, Mohit shoulders a colossal responsibility because the soundtrack was a game changer. it is, in fact, dew fresh to this date. Although it would be unfair to compare Mohit with either Hrishi-da [who directed ABHIMAAN] or Mahesh Bhatt [who helmed AASHIQUI], I must add that Mohit’s take on romance and heartbreak is compelling in entirety. Actually, AASHIQUI 2 is more of vintage stuff. It demonstrates, in abundance, the romance we witnessed in the 1970s and 1980s, which is misplaced in Hindi moviesin the present day.Another strong point of AASHIQUI 2 is its musical score [more on that later! ], besides the emotional quotient. Although the talented director has attempted thrillers in the past, he seems like an expert at handling the fragile emotions as well as the dramatic sequences with profound ease. The romance is lively, but it is the drama that catches your eye. Clearly, Mohit takes giant strides with this one. Besides Mohit, writer Shagufta Rafique deserves brownie points for focusing on the core plot, enhancing the film with some remarkable moments. The dialogue, also penned by her, are noteworthy.AASHIQUI 2 is embellished with a lilting score that stays with you. The soundtrack is credited to multiple composers, the output is melodic and at least four songs deserve multiple hearings - ’Tum Hi Ho’ [singer: Arijit Singh], ’Bhula Dena’ [singer: Mustafa Zahid], ’Sunn Raha Hai’ [singer: Ankit Tiwari] and ’Piya Aaye Na’ [singers: Tulsi Kumar and KK]. Vishnu Rao’s cinematography is top notch.AASHIQUI 2 seems like a renaissance for its two actors, who have appeared in Hindifilms earlier. Aditya Roy Kapur’s depiction of the intense character is outstanding.