THE PARALLAX

I see you in the distance,
I gaze at you everyday.
If only i had the courage to speak to you,
I wouldnt know what to say.

I see you in the corridor,
your arm grazes mine.
The thought you are so near,
sends shivers down my spine.

I see you with your friends,
and i know we' ll never be.
Thus my heart remains locked forever,
and you hold the key.

I see us walking on the beach
holding hand in hand,
feet sinking in the sand.
I know its just a dream
cause you are far out of reach.

KISMAT KONNECTION NEEDS KORRECTION

WHERE DOES IT HEAD: - Raj (Shahid Kapoor) was numero uno in academics, sports, dramatics. But four years after winning the best-student-of-the-year trophy from his architectural college, but even after five years is still struggling to find that one big chance to showcase his determination.

It's almost as though some negative kismet (destiny) is following him around because whenever something fine is about to happen, it seems destined to fail.

Desperate to get rid of the bad phase in his life, Raj meets a eccentric oracle, Hasina Bano Jaan (Juhi Chawla). She tells him that soon his stars will change and make everything work in his goodwill; but for all this to happen, Raj has first to find his lucky charm and never let go of it. But she tells him no more, leaving Raj puzzled, trying to figure out what this charm could be.

Suddenly, his life seems to be on the right track. He's managed to impress top builder Sanjeev Gill [Om Puri] into giving him a high-status project. Priya [Vidya Balan] is a tough-decision taking girl with a heart of gold. She is an optimist who is intent on making the world a better.

Raj succeeds in persuading Priya that he's the one who can save her dearly loved Community Centre from destruction. And also opens her eyes to her philandering fiancé (Amit Verma).

Recall Aziz Mirza's movies. In practically all his films, the protagonist is aspiring to make it big in life. There's a constant struggle on both levels, personal and professional. Kismat Konnection is no different.

THE RIGHT: - The characters we watch on screen are significant and relatable, their problems are the type that we've either heard of or experienced ourselves or around us. The love story and the disagreement in the tale also comes across so genuine. Kismat Konnection is primarily a love story that viewers may have visited several times in the past, but let's not forget, romance can never ever go out of fashion. In this movie they have succeeded to an extent in presenting the highs and lows in a relationship with maturity. Pritam's music is ear-pleasing. 'Aai Paapi' and 'Bakhuda Tumhi Ho' are lingering compositions, while Ahmed Khan's choreography in the former takes your breath away. Himani Shivpuri is fantastic and her Punjabi accent will bring the house down. Vishal Malhotra is proficient. Manoj Bohra acts very well. It's a simple, feel-good fare that charms its way into your heart.



THE WRONG: - Its an NRI world of Raj Malhotra who lives in Canada, only among Batra, Gill and Mehras. Everyone speaks Hindi, even if the character is gora. You get the picture. There is only joylessness around here.



The film you may believe is about the rise of this boy, as he takes up tough loans for his first design assignment. All those portions are forgotten somewhere along as well. You then feel this film is probably about a mall coming up that will take away an old-age home. This is a premise from Aziz Mirza's Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman or even Lage Raho Munnabhai.

Kismat Konnection takes its own sweet time to reach the finale Besides, it gets slow-paced as well. But Mirza should've taken care in maintaining its pace and length in the second hour. The film could've easily done away with a number of scenes.
Yet, all said and done, Kismat Konnection is a film that makes you smile and that is its biggest triumph.



WHERE TO HEAD: - Kismat Konnection is a movie with a lot of confusion. So don't spoil your weekend; try your kismat by doing some thing better on the weekend.

PAPPU PAAS HOGAYA SAALA!!!

WHERE DOES IT HEAD: - Would it be Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak once again was the question among the audience with the arrival of Jaane Tu…. Ya Jaane Na?. Its an another innocent love story in the offering minus with any unnecessary mush, hence going truly with present-day times. It’s just a simple story told differently. Jaane Tu is about a group of friends and their discovery of love. Jai (Imran) and aditi (Genelia) are part of the gang. Each friend represents a type. And yet, no one crouches down to stereotypes. They're all characters with believable shades of grey.
Their friends believe that Jai and Aditi are made for each other, even the parents know it, but Jai and Aditi believe they are just good friends, no more no less. When their parents bring up their marriage they realize everyone has misunderstood their friendship. They set out to find the perfect partner for the other, and that’s where the twist lies. They fall for different people and the inevitable follows or as they say in old Bollywood films “Ek Ladka Aur Ek Ladki Kabhi Dost Nahi Ho Sakte.”
THE RIGHT: The movie is set in the mold of Imtiaz Ali’s socha na tha. Jaane tu deals with the emotional turmoil of a young couple in a breezy, romantic and seemingly truthful manner told in narrative. The realization of love part between Imraan and Genelia is heart touching, their camaderie has some brilliant moments. For instance when Aditi’s Fiance kisses her and Jai is taken aback. The best part is that director Abbas Tyrewalla gives ample scope to all his characters. All the friends have well sketched out parts, there is no overlapping of characters and the screenplay offers enough situations to keep the events of on a high. Scenes between Ratna Pathak Shah, and Nasiruddin Shah (talking from the portait) are hilarious. Arbaaz and Sohail khan’s guest appearance comes with a punch and adds zing to the film. Prateik Babbar is impressive in a small but interesting role. Manjari phadnis deserves a special mention. Imran has been presented like a boy next door and that adds to his appeal. The role fits him sop perfectly hat he breeze through it and Genelia with her spontaneity oozes her charm.
THE WRONG: The first half of the film could have done with better pace as at times the tempo drips but the movie is fantastic overall.
WHERE TO HEAD: Jaane Tu is a must watch for all romantics out there. Its sparkling, refreshing and entertaining. And a tip that it could be an eye opener for many ;-)