The film which was being touted as a LOVE LEGEND by Yash Chopra, has finally released.This film is making news ever since its trailer was shown in cinemas, when Yash Raj Films` previous film ”Dhoom “ was screened in the cinema halls.This is the third film from Yash Raj Films in 2004 after two super hits, ”Hum Tum” and ”Dhoom”.This film is also expected to be a super duper hit, because it has all the ingredients of a hit film.First of all, the Yash Raj Films banner is enough to make a film hit.Secondly, there is the superstar Shahrukh Khan in this film and thridly, there are two happening actresses like Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji, in this film.The music of this film by the late Madan Mohan is also a hit.So, how has the movie turned out to be?Any doubts?Of course not, as expected the film has turned out to be very good.Here is a complete movie review on ”Veer-Zaara”!
THE FILM:
Yash Raj Films.”Veer-Zaara”, directed by Yash Chopra stars Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, Manoj Bajpai, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Boman Irani and Kirron Kher.This is the biggest film of Bollywood in 2004, and the film which was scheduled for a grand Diwali and Eid release is expected to be the biggest hit of the year, as well.
THE CHARACTERS AND PERFORMANCES:
1.Veer Pratap Singh(Shahrukh Khan):Veer is an Indian by origin, who is a leader in the Indian Air force.Everything goes exactly right in his life, until he meets Zaara, and falls in love with her.Shahrukh Khan has again given a brilliant performance, as a tragic lover, after being ”Devdas”.His scenes, in the jail are excellent, and an actor like SRK could have only done justice to Veer`s character.He has given such a brilliant performance, that you simply cannot imagine anyone else portraying Veer`s character.The emotions that he displays in the emotional scenes is worth praising.Looking at him, you will feel that the actor is not SRK but he is actually, Veer, that`s how he has breathed life into his character.I would not hesitate to say, that this is one of the most finest and memorable performance from SRK.
2.Zaara Hayat Khan(Preity Zinta):Zaara is a Pakistani girl, who falls in love with Veer, and by doing this she makes one of the biggest mistake in her life.She has to sacrifice, either her traditions or his love, Veer.What will she sacrifice?Preity Zinta has always been an excellent actress, but she just keeps on getting better in every next movie of hers.She has the looks of a Pakistani girl, and that is why you find Zaara`s character such a realistic one.She is excellent in the scenes, which she has with her mother and she is also excellent in the scene when she tells her maid, Shabbo, that she cannot think about anyone else except than Veer.This is one such performance which will be loved by Preity`s fans and due to which Preity can also proudly say that she played Zaara`s role.
3.Samiya Siddiqui(Rani Mukherji):Samiya Siddiqui is a Pakistani lawyer, who dares to fight against everyone for an Indian.She dares to take the case for Veer Pratap Singh and getting him united with his love, Zaara.Rani Mukherji is also, no less.She shines, as the confident and the bold Pakistani lawyer.She is wonderful in the scenes, when she tries to convince Veer to tell her about himself and his past.Rani acts so well, throughout the movie, that you cannot even single out that in which scenes she was the best.She is the one who narrates this story.She is the one who shows us the movie from her point of view.She has lots of screen presence, as well.This is one of the best performances we have seen in this year.
Manoj Bajpai, as Zaara`s fiancee, Raza, also gives a very good performance.He carries off his role with lots of honesty and does full justice to his role.Boman Irani and Kirron Kher as Zaara`s parents are absolutely brilliant!Divya Dutta, as Zaara`s maid, Shabbo, lends able support.Anupam Kher is excellent, as the lawyer, against Veer.Amitabh Bachchan, as Chaudhary Sumer Singh and Hema Malini as Maati are the surprise package of this film.This couple was last time seen in ”Baghban”, and they are back here.In this film, they are playing the role of Veer`s uncle and aunt, who are no less than the parents of Veer.
THE STORY:
“Veer-Zaara”, is not the usual love story, where a boy and girl meet, fall in love, face opposition from their parents but finally get married and live happily ever after.It tells us the story about an Indian, Veer who has been locked up in a Pakistani jail, since 22 years.His crime?He fell in love with Zaara, a Pakistani girl.
FLASHBACK:
Veer is the Squadron leader of the Indian Air Force and one day on a rescue mission, he meets Zaara, while saving her life.Zaara, is a Pakistani girl, who comes to India, to make her “so-called” grandmother`s last wishes come true.As she is in an alien land, Veer takes Zaara to his village, for a day and that`s it!That`s exactly when Veer and Zaara`s love story begins.Both of them fall in love with each other but their traditions, their cultures, their religions and especially the BORDER between Pakistan and India, come between their love.Zaara goes back to Pakistan, as she has to get married to Raza.After sometime, Veer also goes to Pakistan, after his love, Zaara, but something tragic happens, due to which Veer is arrested and imprisoned in a Pakistani jail.
CUT DOWN TO THE PRESENT:
It has been 22 years since Veer has been in the jail, but things will have to change, now.Sammiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer dares tio fight for Veer.She wants Veer to be released from the jail.This is Sammiya Siddiqui`s ultimate goal, but how will she do so?How will she unite VEER-ZAARA?
THE WORK OF THE CREW:
Yash Chopra`s direction is amazing.He has extracted wonderful performances from the entire star cast and there are some very interesting moments in the film, as well.Right from the beginning, where Sammiya asks Veer to speak up, and finally Veer tells her about his past, the film will manage to grip the viewers attention.All the romantic scenes between Veer and Zaara, are entertaining.The viewers should watch out for some very well executed scenes, like the one where Zaara`s mother comes to Veer`s room, where he is staying in Lahore, and both of them talk to each other.The scene where Veer is arrested, as he is suspected to be a member of an Anti-Pakistan agency, increases the audiences interest and then the scenes which follow, after the interval are all equally gripping.The scene which excels is the one where Sammiya goes to India and finds out Zaara and Shabbo, there.The second half is filled with emotions which are sure going to bring tears in your eyes.
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