Lamhe

Lamhe. A great movie released in the wrong generation. It was a daring move for Yash Chopra to tackle a taboo topic such as this in a professional mainstream manner. This movie bombed at box office all too unjustly because the audience could not handle the subject matter - a love that ignores the boundaries of age. Does it not happen in real life?

The show stealer in Lamhe is no doubt Waheeda Rehman, who is on par as Dai Jee (nanny) and does a fab role and looks good reciting her yesteryear song in the medley section. Anil Kapoor give a sound performance about a man maturing with age and views, but still bearing the pain of the lost love. Sridevi is good in her double performance, though a fan of Sridevi - she was a bit shrieky in the younger role. Anupam Kher was excellent in his sidekick role and was a good break from time to time.

Yash Chopra did a good job on a whole on this movie, scenery and songs were good as expected from him. His tackling of the subject matter was brave and very professional and stopped the movie turning into a tacky melodramatic memory. It was a starting point for a generation of movies that would go beyond the boy meets girls and over comes issues and lives happily ever after.

It's certainly the movie that is very well written, directed, and acted. music and cinematography are a plus point. and above all, in spite of being a rather western story, it has been made in such a way that it's been accepted by traditional indians too.

Lamhe is an enjoyable film. Okay, I think much of the hype around this film's story and people calling it gutsy and bold and groundbreaking is nonsense. Nothing about this story is really shocking - we've had a better film, Mausam from 1975, showing a relationship between a woman and her mother's past lover, although not a romantic one, and actually Lamhe seems to share a few plot elements with this film. Now, of course, that in this film the man was responsible for the girl's upbringing does make their romantic swing a bit off-limits, but it's somehow forgivable because for some reason I didn't take the entire thing too seriously. The overall project is actually nice, and unlike Gulzar's beautiful and atemospheric Mausam, this one is actually very romantic and light, although towards the latter portions of the film, when everything gets serious, the atmosphere becomes much more gloomy.

Lamhe is a mainstream film in the true sense of the word. It has comedy and drama, song and dance, and the dialogue gets very melodramatic at points. The comedy involving Anupam Kher and Sridevi is quite fun. There are some childish elements in it but it all works pretty well within the context of the film, and the recap of Hindi classic songs is enjoyable. Waheeda Rehman is like the only sane voice in the house, although her part is nothing to write home about. She is a very good in whatever little she is given. Anil Kapoor is not particularly impressive here. Actually in the second half he barely has a role to play as it is mostly Sridevi's story. Do I find the romance believable? Probably not. Again, their pairing is quite off-putting. The music is so-so but "Kabhi Main Kahoon" is a great song.

Where Lamhe scores is in Sridevi's charismatic presence and intense performance. She plays two roles, though it is the character of the daughter which makes wonders - her comic timing is impeccable and her devastation later on is really affecting. Her ability to be a childlike prankster and then a moody, conflicted woman is really impressive. That she evidently enjoyed playing her role only helps. The film's atmosphere fully depends on her character, and due credit for this impact goes mainly to her. And how can one go on without mentioning her terrific dance number, "Moments of Rage", which conveys her character's emotional state more than any other acting scene in the film. She just breathes fire to vent her frustration - unusual, nervous, unsettling, and simply mindblowing. If anything, Sridevi is the prime reason to watch this film, which is nice but never outstanding.

From the first frame to the last frame. Totally outstanding.

The Chopras yet again proves why they make such wonderful movies.This movie is absolutely wonderful.It has comedy,drama,romance and deep emotions etc.This has been shoot in Rajasthan in the first half.Visuals in Rajasthan are dazzling.Second half is shoot in London.Visuals were simply stunning.Camera work is first rate.Costumes are beautiful

Yash gets full marks for giving us amazing performances.Sridevi,is no doubt the scene stealer,she has given a very balanced performance.She had a wonderful role.She also looked stunning .Anil Kapoor has given a very moving performance.Yester year Waheeda Rehman is great.Anupham is OK.Deepak is good.Dipy Sagoo is good.Story well pretty weird at times is a westernized story.Almost your typical formula.Dialogs are excellent and so is the direction.

Songs are great especially the parody.Songs are pictured beautifully.My favorite visuals were in Kabhi Maan Kahoon and Yaad Nahin Bhool Gaya and Moorni Baaga Maa and Megha(with great lyrics,a graceful Sridevi and Latas melodious voice)and Hari Harans magical voice in te title song and a graceful Sridevi in Mohe Cheed

Despite that,the movie is good and a must see