Although Shah Rukh has been an integral part of several romantic movies, he enacts it resplendently in JAB TAK HAI JAAN, brushing off any condemnation that he may have encountered for replicating himself in movies of parallel genre. One can’t imagine anyone else but Shah Rukh in the role of Samar. In addition, assembling such accomplished names is a rarity and there’s a strong possibility that one may not see them sharing screen space ever again. That’s one of the fundamental reasons why these films appear so tempting. The costume designers too come up with a wardrobe that’s brimming with stunning outfits.Įvent films such as JAB TAK HAI JAAN are, generally, embellished with seasoned actors. The vibrant frames add to the magnificence of this already spectacular looking film. The cinematography is surreal, grandiose and simply overwhelming. The DoP and the production designer give the film a radiant look that befits a classic. While on music, the music piece and its choreography in the first hour deserve brownie points. Yet, the melodies that merit a mention are ‘Challa’, ‘Saans’ and ‘Jiya Re’. Chopra Sr.’s music has had an eternal impact, but the songs here aren’t of that towering calibre that you would anticipate from a Yash Chopra movie. Its music has to meet the lofty expectations. Rahman and Gulzar join hands for a film project, the expectations are gargantuan. A few sequences in the post-interval portions could’ve been spruced up for a stronger impact. Also, the screenplay could’ve been tighter at places. The only hiccup is that it gets too slow-paced at times. However, I strongly feel, the conclusion is most befitting for a film that doesn’t take the beaten to death pathway. The poignant moments keep you on the periphery, while the culmination to the narrative may meet with extreme reactions. Yash Chopra’s brilliancy and vividness is apparent in a number of sequences.
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Nor can you compare it with any Yash Chopra film of yore either. Mind you, JAB TAK HAI JAAN is not the usual ‘love triangle’, with two women fighting for the same guy. The drama only soars higher and the complex love story gets more and more gripping as the conflict between the characters come to the fore. JAB TAK HAI JAAN is attention-grabbing from inception till conclusion. It would be a disservice if one were to reveal the journey of the three principal characters - Samar, Meera and Akira - since the plot changes from conventional to unconventional in its second hour. It has the old-world charm written all over it, with twists and turns plenty. JAB TAK HAI JAAN is not your typical love story.
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Besides, the drama is absolutely intriguing, with an undercurrent of emotions running through the length and breadth of the film, thereby adding intensity to this passionate love story. Every episode transpires for a persuasive reason. Thankfully, not once does the script or the writers permit any penetration of superfluous or redundant characters or sub-plots that would’ve only led to puzzlement. JAB TAK HAI JAAN is a poignant voyage of three characters. But those who *don’t* swear by love stories, I am certain, will be able to connect with this film, since the twists and twirls in the screenplay are sure to allure those yearning for something captivatingly distinctive. įor the hardcore romantics, this one’s a treat. This time, it’s a brand new setting, but the journey remains the same as his previous love stories - just as the lead man and his lady love sprint towards each other from opposite directions, to cuddle each other lovingly, you’re told that the romantic pathway is crammed with thorns and spikes.
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And so much more… JAB TAK HAI JAAN encompasses everything that one has come to expect from a Yash Chopra movie. Is synonymous with waterfalls and rains and also Switzerland and Punjab. Is synonymous with harmonious music and exquisite poetry and also snow-capped mountains and mustard fields. Yash Chopra is synonymous with love and romance and also spellbinding drama and heartrending emotions. Regrettably, JAB TAK HAI JAAN happens to be the last film of one of the greatest raconteurs of our times…
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After a wait of eight long years, the master storyteller, the most admired and revered director of our times, Yash Chopra, returns with his new motion picture.