If you are a true Hindi movie fan and you do not compare Bollywood with Hollywood then you must see this movie. This is the first movie which have spend money and also given some Excellent Special Effects. (Do not again compare it with Hollywood movies). The movie is for all ages but the kids will enjoy it more.
The Movie starts on a good note and has a good grip till the Interval. After Interval I felt if they would have tried something different rather than the same stereo type story the movie would have been Excellent. The movie after Interval is felt as if we are watching Mr. India part 2.
The story of the movie is also nothing new and there are many movies made with the same base story. Some of the movies which I remember are 1990 Ghost which was a phenomenal hit. It was also one of the first movies to explore the spiritual dimension into which we all pass at death. One more Movie was made in 1992 was Maa Staring Jeetendra and Jaya prada. It had some excellent music and a good performance by Jeetendra and Jaya Prada.
The basic story VLHTH is Shahid Kapoor is an Uncle (Chachu) taking care of his elder brother kids and his Uncle has sold the property to some Property Agent. They want Shahid to vacant his house. Shahid has a Car Garage and has developed a new Car which runs on solar energy. He was busy in preparations of his Sister engagement function and his meeting with a car Company. He meets with an Accident and Dies. He request Yamraj for some days with his family and is granted so as he can help his family members.
The Best shots I found were when Sanjay Dutt makes his entry and opens the Screen to check who is to die and how many seconds are left for him. The shot when they are moving over Hell and Shahid watches down to see Hell is also good.
I found Sanjay Dutt Shahid Kapoor have acted excellent. Sanjay has a small role but has given a good performance. Amrita Rao she is getting better with every movie.
Sanjay Dutt has acted as the Yamraj of 2005 with a heart of gold and can get emotional fast. He loves to Drink Whiskey. Arshad Warsi has also given an excellent special appearance.
Mahesh Manjrekar: -The movies which I have seen till date Directed or Produced by Mahesh Manjrekar are Astitva, Vaastav and Viruddh. This is his first Comedy movie which I have seen.
Sangeeta Ahir: - This is the first movie produced by Sangeeta Ahir Wife of Nationalist Congress Party legislator Sachin Ahir, a powerful Mumbai leader. Sangeeta was earlier married to Sudhakar Bokade, the maker of the Hit film Saajan.
The music of this movie is not that popular. There are a Few good numbers as Teri Yaad Yaar’ Shahid is excellent in this song. The Best Track I personally licked was Hanuman Chalisa’, This sacred chant are Sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Ajay and I feel they have sang the same extraordinary I have no idea of the choreographer but he or she has done an excellent job. Till date I have not seen a Devotional song so perfectly composed and choreographed. I felt it was also the longest track in the movie approx 10 min I feel.
There Producer :- Sangeeta Ahir
Director :- Mahesh Manjrekar
Star Cast
Sanjay Dutt
Shahid Kapoor
Amrita Rao
Ishaan Khattar
Ishaan
Lyricist :- Sameer
Music Director:- Himesh Reshammiya, Ajay Atul
PS: - For some of my Best Friends on MS. The movie had a Special Paid Preview show on Thursday at many Multiplex in Mumbai. I have no idea of other metro cities having such shows organized.