Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

When the creator of the inimitable and unforgettable Andaz Apna Apna ventures to beat the 'Davids' & Goliaths of Bollywood's Comedy genre at their own game, one needs to take RajKumar Santoshi seriously. With 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' (APKGK), Santoshi achieves what most have failed at – a fresh comedy with humour that is actually funny. Not that APKGK is flawless but there are more laughable scenes and dialogues than many comedies of recent times put together and for that, the movie is a wholesome entertainer. It does come with weird, inexplicable moments of unnecessary action, drama and slapstick and there is always scope for better comedy in those scenes but in the end, the dialogues, performances and several scenes make it an almost 'Ghazab' kahani.

Prem(Ranbir Kapoor) is the President of a Happy Club founded with his friends in a little town like Ooty to help estranged lovers and helpless souls. His encounter with the beautiful Jenny (Katrina Kaif) starts out as a riotous mix up that leads to him falling for her (literally, at times). This love story is partly sweet, partly cheesy but overall very refreshing because of the amazing chemistry of the duo that seems completely at home in their comic avatars. The movie will make you giggle, chuckle and even laugh your ass of as Prem attempts to win Jenny's heart. Enter Upen Patel………

One big problem with APKGK is its casting. Most actors would live just to act in RajKumar Santoshi's comedy film but he decided to cast Upen Patel out of all people. This guy still cannot speak fluently and can barely stand straight. One can think of at least 43 actors who could've done so much better than him. Govind Namdeo as his father is also typecast as either a wicked policeman or a crooked politician. This time his role takes away the humour from the film. Darshan Jariwala as Prem's father is very impressive and his dialogue delivery at times elevates a simple humorous scene to make it memorable. Katrina Kaif looks gorgeous in the simplest of outfits and she is more comfortable smiling, laughing and crying than many actresses who struggle with it. Her dialogue delivery has improved considerably, thus augmenting the chemistry with her hero. Ranbir Kapoor has enjoyed this film. One can see that he doesn't need to act as his character most of the time. He is a natural actor in that sense, much like his father and this film establishes him, yet again as the finest of his generation. His comic timing is super and it would really be a treat to watch him perform with veteran actors in more funny movies.

Pritam's musical score rocks again. This time, he combines the distinct talents of Jaaved Ali, Neeraj Shridhar, KK, Hard Kaur and Atif Aslam in a soundtrack with different moods and themes. Jaaved Ali in a romantic Aa Jao Meri Tamanna, Hard Kaur in Follow Me with Ranbir's eccentric dancing, KK in Main Tera Dhadkan Teri at his usual best, Neeraj in a rather funny Prem ki Naiya, Atif Aslam & Alisha Chinoy in the marvelous Tera Hone Laga Hoon and a solo by Atif in a soulful Tu Jaane na shot in spectacular locales of Turkey while the rest of the film was shot in Goa. Santoshi does that…. Remember he shot Pukar on a set and took the actors to the glaciers of Alaska for one song….

In terms of noteworthy flaws, a recurring problem that is noticed is the amateur editing. The scenes jump from one sequence to another without transition or meaning. Some inane sequences drag longer than they should and drama overpowers the subtlety. Santoshi too is to be blamed for the witless opening sequence, the climax action that is reminiscent of Andaz Apna Apna but nowhere even close, the ridiculous sporadic action sequences and the inapt casting.

Yet, APKGK is worth watching for the numerous scenes and dialogues that are fresh in flavor, witty in humour and enjoyable due to some fine performances mainly by Ranbir, Katrina and Jariwala. While one tries to recollect the previous funny one liner while watching the film, another one just pops up and believe it or not…. that is rare in movies these days….

• 7.99 on a scale of 1-10.

APKGK was intended & marketed as fun popcorn munching entertainment. However, that's probably asking for too much from this absolute waste of celluloid that's testimony to a new upcoming genre in Bollywood I'd like to call 'retarded comedies' - stuff like Singh Is King, Tashan, Do Knot Disturb etc. that's beyond rom-com, beyond mindless, beyond leave-ur-brain-behind entertainment..it's down right retarded.

Movies like this just goes on to show how marketing blitzkrieg can manage to sell even unbelievably pathetic, nonsensical, nonexistent scripts.

I can imagine only 2 types of audiences who'd enjoy this film: 1) You're a giggly teenage girl with a crush on Ranbir Kapoor. 2) You're generally fond of absolutely silliness.

well if you think that raj kumar santoshi has recreated andaz apna apna's magic, answer is NO!! but the movie is worth to watch twice for RANBEER KAPOOR, some cracking comedy, romantic & emotional situations. Ranbeer has carried the movie all along on his shoulders with charming katrina kaif in a delightful manner. some of its parts are repetitive. The film is co-written and directed by raj kumar santoshi, salman khan is in special appearance, shot at scenic Ooty. its a funny romantic movie which reflects the true bollywood color after a long time. it is Prem's(Ranbir Kapoor) story who is a 9th standard drop-out from a middle class Hindu family. He falls in love with a Christian girl Jenny(Katrina Kaif). Prem whose main job is being the President of the Happy Club. The happy club hopes to make people happy but mostly its members boast about doing nothing. Jenny is a adopted orphan. Prem is never able to propose Jenny and finally finds out that Jenny loves Rahul(Upen Patel) but Jenny's parents wants her to get married to Tony. Santoshi keeps it light, fluffy and fun till the climax. The last scene on Jesus makes the best possible end. There is a real sweetness in the some scenes. Three out of five stars from my side.

Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahani : I give 4 out of 5 Star .

1. About Movie : This is a Ajab and Ghajab simple Down to Earth Comedy for the whole Family .No double meaning dialog , Clean and simple comedy will defiantly make you laugh . Ranbeer & Katrina has grabbed everybody's attention and they are pairing for the 1st time .

2. About Story : Go and Watch it .

In short , where there is Prem,there is Problem and vice versa .

Very Subtle Comedy . This kind of simple comedy movie has been made after a long time .

If you are going to Watch the movie , It will make you laugh .

Which was my best Comedy Sequence in the Movie ?

(A) When Prem's mother is trying to stop Prem Father from going to the Bathroom.

(B) Very Precise and not over dramatic dialog , when prem asks his father to repeat the dialog during the last fight sequence .

(C) Scene where Prem ( Ranbir) Kisses Jenny (Kaif) and says to his father that it is very common ......

(D)Prem tells his father that "there are Great son , People remember what son has done and not father" Nobody remembers the Father .....

3. About Director : Rajkumar Santoshi His Last comedy movie was " Andaz Apna Apna " . Do not compare the Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani with Andaz apna apna . Both are 2 different movie . Only similarity is the Simple Comedy for the whole family .

Other Movies to Watch under the direction of Rajkumar Santhoshi : Andaz apna apna ( a must watch Comedy movie) , China Gate (Action), Pukar , Ghhayal (Action) , Ghatak (Action), Barsaat ( Romantic)

4. About Ranbir Kapoor : Prem is the character name in the movie . He did his job well in the comedy role and was able to carry the movie . He looks natural while doing dance sequence .

Other Ranbir Kapoor Movie : Bachna Hae Haseeno

5. About Katrina Kaif : Jenny in this movie . She did her job well too . She needs to work on Expressing herself in the movie . She is beautiful but needs improvement in acting .

Other Ranbeer Kapoor Movie :Singh is King , New York , Race etc....

I had lot of expectation with the song "Tu Janne Na " Video and both failed expressing them self . Both were expression less and the song demands emotions . Both the actors were lacking the feeling , emotions in the song.

6. Zakkir Hussain : Was Sajid Don in the movie and he did is part to the point . He performed well in the movie and audience liked him Other Zakhir Husain Movie: Shiva , Sarkaar

7. Darshan Jariwala and Smita Jayker : Prem Parents in the movie did a wonderful job . Their Comedy sequence where Smita try to stop Darshan from going to bathroom is hilarious.

8. Upen Patel : Jenny Boyfriend . Was o.k .

Music Review : There are around 8 songs in the album (excluding the remixes) . All together there are 14 songs in the album .

The album fits all kinds of moods . the music album is mix and match of Romantic , Hip hop and remixes .

Music Director: Pritam Release date : Nov 06 2009

Music Album Artist : Artists: K.K., Sunidhi Chauhan, Hard Kaur, Atif Aslam, Mika, Alisha Chinoy, Neeraj Shreedhar, Suzzane D'Mello, Javed Ali, Jojo, Soham, Rana Mazumdar, Ashish Pandit, Kailash Kher, Paresh, Naresh

******My Top Fav are : Tu Jaane Na & Tera Hone Laga hoo

1. Tera Hone Laga hoo : Alisha Chinoy's sensational voice and Atif Aslam exotic voice is back again with a melodious number.

2. Tu Jaane Na, a romantic number, is one of the best tracks. Sung by Atif Aslam . This song gives an impression of Qawwali too. There is another version of this song .

Atif has done a wonderful job . He has magic in his voice . He has carried the song very well and this song is a Hit .

5 Star to Atif for this song.

Even the Remix Version of "Tu Jaane Na" is great . Check out for yourself

Other Recommendations for Comedy Movie : Andaz Apna Apna , Golmal (staring Amol Palekar) , Hera Pheri , Chupke Chupke

I went to watch Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani simply because I liked most of Rajkumar Santoshi's movies. This movie is nowhere as good as some of Santoshi's great films like Damini, Lajja or The Legend of Bhagat Singh, but despite its flaws, it is very entertaining and is thoroughly fun to watch. Yes, it has its clichés and moments of over-romanticism which really get on one's nerves, but the movie works best as a crazy comedy which never dares to take itself too seriously, and that's where it scores. The film is often silly but that's the trick here because everything works in accordance with the film's mood.

Some of the film's comic proceedings were totally great, whether it's the Salman Khan track, the entire party scene, the scenes showing Ranbir's parents and so forth. There were sequences which were unnecessary and did not make sense, such as the entire gangsters track. Where drama and romance go, the movie is good but something is missing, although it had its moments there too. One of the best aspects about the film is undoubtedly Pritam's excellent soundtrack which consists of such songs as the beautiful "Tu Jaane Na", the romantic "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" and the catchy "Prem Ki Nayya".

As far as acting is concerned, it is Ranbir, Ranbir and only Ranbir who carries the film on his shoulders and delivers a sincere performance. The role itself is actually nothing new or special but Ranbir ably turns Prem into someone who is both funny and easy to relate to. Katrina Kaif is a pretty and attractive lady and overall she is effective within the context of the film, but in terms of acting, though she has her moments, she never really manages to totally convince or impress. Smita Jaykar and Darshan Jariwala, who play Ranbir's parents, are awesome. All said and done, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is not extraordinary, but it's very enjoyable and an altogether fun romantic comedy which can be watched with family and friends.