SPOILERS ARE INCLUDED!
Kyon Ki is one of the most-awaited films for Salman Khan and in the BO market for the second half of 2005. By looking at the promos, people are expecting to see a film that will be highly on emotions. And since its Diwali/Eid, people want to see comedy and not a serious film like Kyon Ki. However, since I have been such a Salman Khan fan since Maine Pyar Kiya, and judging by the promos from the film, I am expecting him to deliver an amazing performance after Tere Naam. So despite being a serious film, the question is, IS KYON KI WORTH THE WATCH? The answer is a resounding YES, go and watch it. Kyon Ki….its Salman Khan, who has deliver a awesome performance (more on that later)
PLOT
Anand [Salman Khan] is in love with Maya [Rimmi Sen]. Maya too loves him, but is always out to play a prank on him. Anand and Maya are planning to marry, but Maya’s prankish nature results in a freak accident in which Anand throws her in a swimming pool on their engagement day, not knowing that she can’t swim. Maya dies…
A devastated Anand is convinced that it was he who killed Maya. Unable to overcome the shock, Anand loses his mental balance and is hospitalized.
Strict and old-fashioned Dr. Khurana [Om Puri] strongly believes that brutal force and oppression are the only way to tackle insane patients. Initially, even Dr. Tanvi [Kareena Kapoor], his daughter, feels the same, but she has a change of heart later.
Dr. Sunil [Jackie Shroff] develops a special bond for Anand. He also gets to know that Anand’s family was instrumental in making him a doctor. Anand revolts against the strict hospital regime and rebels against the system. Dr. Tanvi takes up Anand’s case and treats him with utmost compassion. Anand gets completely cured, but during the course of this treatment, Tanvi loses her heart to Anand.
But the father is against the match…
SCENES THAT STOOD OUT (I could’ve listed more, but these scenes will remain in your memory after the movie)
The scene where Salman Khan gets admitted in the hospital
Some scenes in the mental institution
Scene where Salman Khan explains the significance of music
Rimi Sen death
Salman Khan and Om Puri confrontations
Jackie Shroff final speech to Om Puri
Heart-rending climax
MUSIC
Himesh Reshammiya is simply good, not better than Tere Naam, but its good music. The soundtrack should finish this year as one of the best selling album of 2005, probably the best. Songs like “Kyon Ki Itna”, “Dil Keh Raha Hai”, “Aa Jeene Ek Pal”, and “Jhakte Mare” are placed well and are well-tuned. Only song that didn’t have much impact was “Dil Ke Badle” as it was placed bad in the movie. It should’ve been edited out of the film. Otherwise, well done Himesh, you are the most promising music director that is coming up.
DIRECTION
I felt that Priyadarshan direction was good at places, but it could’ve been better. Since this was like a serious film, I was expecting the same Priyadarshan from Virasat and Gardish, and for that, I was kind of disappointed. However, to keep in the mood of film, I was little happy with Priyadarshan in a way because he had comedy, action and sad scenes in Kyon Ki. However, the direction should have been more hard-hitting like Gardish, and some of the scenes do drag a lot. But he directed the ending very well (although people might not like it).
PERFORMANCES
Suneil Shetty is wasted in a small role.
Kareena Kapoor has done a great job. It’s good to see her in a different role. Her new look is very well and simple. She is bound to win come accolades from her performance. Her ending scene will be a shock
Rimi Sen plays her part okay, but not that good. It may be because of her length of characterization. However, she does make an impact
Om Puri was great as strict father and the mean doctor who believes that brutal force are the ways to cure an ailing patient. You will hate him for what he did at the ending.
Jackie Shroff was simply good Kyon Ki, might earn him a nomination for best supporting actor. He played his scenes excellent and his dialogue delivery was good. These are the roles I want Jackie dada to play from now on. His final scene was simply great.
The other supporting casts were okay in their role
HOWEVER, THE SHOW-STEALER WAS NONE OTHER THAN SALMAN KHAN. Salman played his role superbly; you have to see it to believe it. If he succeeds a good way when seeing his story with Rimi Sen, then he was excellent as the patient in the mental institution. Salman Khan was the lifeline of Kyon Ki, without him, Kyon Ki would have fallen flat down. Your heart will go for Salman Khan at the ending, as it was very sad. Salman Khan should earn a nomination for this performance, and probably should win the Critics Actor award for it. His fan-following should increase once more for this super performance. Well-done, Salman Khan. You deserve it! His performance should finish off as one of the best of 2005.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Screenplay was a complete letdown in my opinion. Some scenes didn’t make sense. Salman Khan, once he recovered, he instantly falls in love with Kareena and then they sing a song. From an audience point of view, it was kind of stupid. They should’ve add atleast ten more minutes into the movie, by letting Salman realizes that he has falling in love with Kareena and forgot his love for Rimii.
Cinematography was excellent, they managed to capture Romania (I believe) supberly.
Background was good, but could’ve been better.
Dialogues were very good, but much better dialogues should be used since it was a serious film.
Editing could’ve been better to make the final product much more impactful.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Seriously, go and watch Kyon Ki which is a mature and sensitive product from Priyadarshan. It may have not taken a big opening thanks to its lame promos and being calls as an “Emotional film”, however Kyon Ki doesn’t disappoint. However, the movie does have its flaws, but, every movie has its flaws, come on, even the classic like Sholay have its flaws. Critics like Taran always writes from a BO point of view, and hope he gets the shock of his live when Kyon Ki succeeds. Come on, if a guy like Mr. Jha can write a good review for Kyon Ki, then you should watch it. And look at it, Kyon Ki collections increases and it is steady right now. And thanks to Salman Khan huge star-power (since he is having such an amazing year), and that his performance is hugely appreciated, people hopefully will support their hero and see a superb performance from Salman Khan. There is a time to watch entertainment cinema and there is a time to watch serious/intelligent cinema like Kyon Ki. I can bet that Kyon Ki is a much better film than Garam Masala and Shaadi No.1 combined together. Well, since it’s Diwali/Eid, go and watch Kyon Ki for its performance (esp. Salman Khan) and good soundtrack. I’m sure you won’t feel that disappointed. Also, don’t go and see with high expectations as you will feel disappointed at the ending. Kyon Ki is one of the best films of 2005, simply put thanks to its different theme.
8/10