One more Diwali conquered by Yash Chopra!
Hype! Chopra?s have always managed to create an excitement, interest whenever their film releases?This time around Yash Chopra made us guessing the title of the film and after creating curiosity among all, he named it Veer-Zaara. Few were disappointed with the title saying it is old-fashioned. But rightly said by the industry people ?Even if Yash Chopra calls it Juhu-Tara, it is going to be a huge hit.? This shows the respect and reputation chopra has!
So all said, has the film lived up to the expectations? YES AND NO. Read on?NO SPOILERS! so read on?
Story and Analysis
A disappointing story.
The intro of the movie is a song itself, picturized on Veer (Shah Rukh Khan). It was a perfect start? an average composition but compensated by beautiful picturization and the energetic Veer. Then the old Veer (50+) is shown who is very weak, like the story of this film, in the Pakistani prison.
Then Saamiya (rani) makes attempts to talk to him(but why?). Veer has not spoken for the past 22 yrs?due to certain reason (which is quite funny). But anyway, as expected Veer narrates his Dhuk bari kahhani to Saamiya.
Veer, a Squadron leader, rescues people. Once Zaara(Priety) , a Pakistani girl who has come to India to fulfill her Bebe?s wish of immersing her ashes in her hometown, lands up in a difficulty, as expected Veer saves her and since zaraa finds it difficult to complete her mission, Veer helps her. As expected Veer falls in love with Zaara?as if there are shortage of beautiful ladies in India.
But Zaara has to go and marry Manoj (sorry! Don?t remember his screen name).
Enough of DDLG?yash uncle!!!
But Veer visits Pakistan to conquer his love and ends up in Jail. But why? Don?t want to spoil?go and see yourself?funny reason...atleast for me!
Now after 22 years, Saamiya wants to discover the truth and get Veer released, find know bouts of Zaraa and reunite them. (but why?)
To know how she does it checks out in theatres! Avoid Piracy...lol?see who?s telling it??
I found the story pretty boring?
The first half was nice and romantic?but it?s the second half especially the last hour was really boring. Even in the first half Veer- Saamiya interactions were little bit slow.
Even though there are flaws in the film(how come rani nows Veer’s name???), it is still enjoyable and will be liked by the audience!
Cast, Crew?
Shah Rukh Khan If I say SRK has given a brilliant performance it would be an understatement! Be it energetic young Veer or the 50 year old pathetic character, he is simple lovable. His scores in emotional scenes?Ladies bring in handkerchiefs, tissues you will need it!
The initial scene of Kyon hawa song is very well picturized , though the music is pretty average and boring, Veer compensates with his lovely expressions and acting!
I like to mention a scene in jail when Veer eats in prison, Saamiya brings laddos?was really a touching one.
And also when judge asks Veer if he wants to say anything, the reply of Veer is amazing?Veer scores a perfect 10.
And yeah, three nominations for SRK main ho na, Veer Zaara and Swades (SRK gonna surprise/shock his critics)! SRK fans will go crazy!! and that?s for sure!!
Priety Zinta As expected priety does a good job! She portrays the role of a Pakistani girl with utmost ease! Her frustrations and her sorrow when Veer tells her to obey him are nicely captured! Good job! A nomination for her too!
Rani Mukherjee Rani is wonderful, her dialogue delivery in court scenes are truly worth mentioning! It seems Saathiya and Hum Tum have done good to her performance! She is simply remarkable, confident and delivers with ease.
Manoj Bajpai This artist has done a terrific job! Kudos! After satya and pinjar, his performance here will be recognized!
Amitab bachchan and Hema malini (Veer?s uncle and aunt) have also done their part in Lodi song? AB is energetic does few funny stuffs and Hema looks amazing!
Other artists Boman Irani, Kiron Kher, Anupam kher though have small roles, have done their bit!
Direction Yash chopra is the King of Romance. Though the story has nothing new to offer? still his different treatment, technique elevates the film! No wonder he is one of the finest directors in Hindi cinema?
Camerawork is brilliant?they have captured the beauty of Punjab in most effective manner?Editing is good, screenplay is wonderful?the story has been told in an interesting manner?The BGM is BAD?. choreography-- is decent?most of the songs are situational?Lodi - treat to watch!
Music :
Chopra has once again sprung in a surprise by using the unused tunes of Late Madan Mohan and the songs are currently rocking the charts? The fact that music sales have crossed 1 million units itself speaks!
Tere Liye, Main yahaan and Lodi are good to hear and the rest look good in the film. But where is Hum aagye kahan??
Chopra?s take utmost care in picturisation of the songs?and Veer Zaara is no exception!
Tere liye, the best song in the album, is picturized in a different manner, either you love it, as I did, or simply hate it.
Other songs the first one kyun hawa, aisa des (watch out for gurudas mann), lodi (wacth out fot AB and Hema simply outstanding!) are picturized beautifully.
For more info you can check out my music review! .
Box Office Predictions :
There are three more films which are releasing along with Veer Zaara, Subash Ghai?s Aitraaz (might do good business), Mughal-E-Azam (Re-releasing?Flop!) and Antra Mali?s nanga Naach... (RGV film?sure flop!).
But Veer Zaara is releasing with 700+ prints and might take the best opening for the year(18+ crores) surpassing Main Ho Na (SRK!). Made with a Budget of 30 crores it might easily recover the cost and will be profitable for distributors especially Delhi, Punjab region! On the long anything below 50+ crores will be disappointing!
To conclude let me put some equations!
Veer Zaraa minus SRK= Flop
Veer Zaraa plus SRK = Blockbuster
I recommend this movie and give it a 3 star!
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