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 ;-)