Mahesh has always tried serious intense films most of the times, except JDMGRH & PLPY which were tragic comedies.
This time he tries a fantasy film and succeeds largely showing his versatility
Only don’t look for logic as it is like a children film where logic dissapears and what appears is fun
The film starts off in a routine manner till Shahid dies after which the scene betn Sanjay, Shahid and Adil are excellent, the picture of hell and heaven is wonderful, the special effects are top class throughout which is a rare phenomenon in b’wood
Sanju’s entry and many scenes stand out
Shahid entering the world with Adil also stands out
followed by Arshad’s introduction which is excellent but the Hanuman Chalsa shd be trimmed
The second half gets slow as the songs(CHAHENGE TUMHE and TERI YAAD)are forced and the punches are ordinary barring a few
but the last 20 mins are brilliant when Shahid settles scores with the mischief makers
especially Sharat Saxena’s portions are truly hilarious ditto for Sanju’s scenes with Shahid which bring the house down in betn
The climax is also well thought, The scenes which give tribute to VAASTAV and MUNNABBHAI MBBS are hilarious
Music is okay, except the song with the kids(koi app jaisa) and teri yaad yaad
Special effects as said above are top class and novel
Sanjay Dutt always gives his best in Mahesh’s films be it VAASTAV which became very popular to HATHYAR
now he gives yet another memorable performance as Yamraj in which he acts in his inimitable style
and is truly lovable
Shahid Kapur seems to be getting over from the Srk hangover and his sincerity shows throughout
he is superb in emotional scenes
Adil matches him at every step,
Amrita Rao is okay
The child artists especially Parth and Ishaan stand out
Prem CHopra is okay, Sharat Saxena is awesome in the climax, Rajat bedi and Saagar get no scope
Suhasini Mulay is proficient Plus Points: a well made children film, special effects, performances, climax Minus Points: second half, forced songs,