Khwahish

It is a copy of "Love Story". For those of you who have read the novel or seen the English movie with same title "Love Story", don't watch this movie. The actors specially Himanshu Malik needs to go some acting school to do better. The credited cast lacks acting skills and they have spoiled the beauty of the movie. It could have been made better by taking some experienced cast.

Khwahish is not an original movie. It is based upon Erich Segal's famous novel "Love Story", which was made into a successful film in 1970. The story may not be new, but the writing was probably solid enough to make this romantic drama engaging. The film looked authentic, and the depiction was very simple. It was quite atypical in that it involved kissing scenes and several discussions about sex and social values. Even when the film entered its emotional phase, it was not overly melodramatic. The characters of Amar and particularly Lekha were quite interesting. He is a serious, headstrong and struggling guy, she is a simple, forthright, no-nonsense and smart girl, who is a fan of RD Burman's music. Their relationship was according to me portrayed quite well. The relationship between Lekha and her father Ulhas was also well done. Khawahish is Mallika Sherwat's film. She is the best thing about this film and the main reason it actually works. This is by no means a great performance, but she was simply lovable and played her role as naturally as she could, with evident sincerity and energy. Not to forget that she was absolutely sizzling and super sexy. Himanshu Malik was just okay in his role, while Mahmud Babai was fine as Lekha's loving father Ulhas. The soundtrack is one more reason to watch this film, and it gives the film a certain charm not warranted by the script. Asha Bhosle sings most of the songs and she does it brilliantly. My most favourite song is "Jaanemann", which was wonderful. Khwahish is not a great film, it lacks depth and at some points it is a bit slow, with the second half going downhill and losing its effervescence. That said, after all it does manage to move you with its final emotional proceedings and its tragic ending and is an overall enjoyable film despite the usual problems.

Khwaish Picked up this movie at Atlantic Video, frankly attracted by the steamy cover starring Mallika Sherawat and a guy I really did not care about.

What's new? Mallika Sherawat got introduced through this movie. I have seen Murder before, so her physique was kind of a disappointment here, but I'll catch the glimpse nonetheless! Noticeable: Almost every bit of Mallika is up for a view! Her acting comes as a real surprise. Now, here is a quality actress who does not mind exposure at all.. in fact she wants it! The actor was a real dud and a third class aadi aal.. nothing else! Verdict: The movie was nothing if there was no Mallika. She alone is the star in the movie. Mallika's 'acting' gets an A. The story, technicians, music and pretty much everything else was way below average! I guess you cannot blame them. How could they have concentrated on their work?

A rehash of "Love story" - the opening monologue is a verbatim translation - this film is a prime candidate for "cruel and unusal punishment". To say that the actors have the acting range of wooden puppets is actually insulting to said puppets. The lead actor should be disbarred from acting ever again. To sum up, given the choice between a root-canal and watching the movie, i would exhort you to choose the

former.

This movie is Indianised version of "Love Story" but dialogs and acting of all the stars is excellent. It does have scenes if kiss and romance which may shock most Indians, that is why they did not appreciate it. I have save it on tape and intend to show it to my friends and family.

The actors and actresses are not very well known but they have done great justice to their roles. Mahmood Babai as father of Lekha's father is so remarkable a character that it is delight to see him whenever he is on the screen.

Shivaji Satham has very small presence but is so natural and reminds me of my own father. It is delight to see him embrace Amar in the last scene.