Mere Jeevan Saathi

I am sorry to say that I actually had some expectations of this movie. Being Karisma's first film in some years.

BUT this film did NOT DELIVER! I was disappointed with the plot, and the way that the story unfolded. The story could have been a real success if the script had been better. The characters where dull, accept for Karisma who does the Glenn Close/Fatal Attraction thing, quite convincingly.

I thought that if they had not made the movie such a cliché it would have been better. It would have been far superior if the guy went to NYC, and finds himself attracted to another women, and starts a relationship with her. (NOT have a one night stand, and then start wondering how he's going to get out of it!) If he's torn between his love and loyalty for his long standing girlfriend and his attraction and passion for a stranger,it would have made the story more interesting.

The story as it is could have worked too, if the girlfriend had not been portrayed as a saint, and the inevitable "I can die for him, can you"? competition had not irrevocably ruined things! Obsessive love has been portrayed in a very successful way in films many times. There is no reason that it could not have been done here. But the plot and dialogues are too mediocre and aside from Karisma (even though sometimes she was a bit over the top), the rest of the acting was mediocre at best. Especially Akshay who is a talented actor who can do better. He really needs to break free from these "up and coming rock star" roles. He has outgrown them and he's selling himself short by continuing to portray them. Amisha Patel does her worst acting to date in this film, and she looks insipid and down right annoying!

Once again the Indian film manages try to insult and undermine Western Culture by suggesting that "one night stands" are the norm in America. (And consequently in the Western World) which is NOT quite accurate. Akshay's character tells Karisma that she is an American and one night stands are the norm in her country.Therefore, she should stop making a fuss about feeling "used".Karisma has to qualify that she is an American of "Indian" ethnic origin, as a way of justifying her feelings of outrage at being used for sex and discarded. When will Indian films stop undermining Western culture, and portraying the west as morally bankrupt, as means of showcasing their own superiority?

The music was all right. I only liked one song. "Jab Se Mile Ho Tum", which actually took the plot forward and showcased Krisma's character's feelings very well. The lyrics and music of that song are n-sync. The rest of the songs where un-memorable.

My overall feeling about this film is disappointment. At the end of it I was left wondering what went wrong!

Okay - a very typical Hindi melodrama, very badly written, with some atrociously written dialogues and cliched elements. The film relies only completely on the star power of its leads. Akshay Kumar is of course just the presence, he's got no role to write home about neither does he look like someone who takes it too seriously to begin with. Ameesha Patel is just there. Obviously, Karisma Kapoor is very charismatic and good-looking, and she is too immersed in her obsessive strike. Sadly, the director allows her to really go wild at the role and sometimes she just takes it too far and completely overacts. This is not to say she isn't any good because it is her appearance that rises above the mediocrity of the show and gives it some value and interest. The film has melodious songs, among which "Tum Bin Na Hum Jeesakenge" is an absolute gem. One can expect no less from Nadeem-Sharavan. Sadly, one can't expect much from Suneel Darshan either, and it shows here.

She hasn't been seen on screen for quite a while but this movie proves she still is one of Bollywood's greatest Heroines. Amisha Patel and Akshay Khanna do their Parts good too. If you like Karisma Kapoor films this your movie to watch. You'll be amazed at how with even a short time away from Bollywood she still is graceful and still comes out at the top. This movie gives it's viewers something worthwhile to watch not just any movie that you read about a love triangle and only two people walking hand in hand off to enjoy their lives. The dialog is wonderful the songs are great to listen too. The cast is great too and so are their outfits. They outdid this movie. It may sound like an ordinary storyline but the cast make the movie superb to watch. Worth the money and time. Got to watch it.

This film was started in 2001 and released in 2006 after lot of delay

Karisma too retired till the film released, Amisha became a 0 and Akshay Kumar had begin to start signing better films

The film is similar to AITRAAZ and released 2 yrs later then AITRAAZ though it started before it

The delay shows in the film and the handling too is regressive

The film's theme itself is decayed and adding villainy tracks spoils it further

Direction by Suneel Darshan is bad Music is old fashioned

Akshay is just okay, Karisma is good while Amisha is ordinary

This movie was extremely emotional. It's like I was with her, it touched my heart WOW. I flew away with them. Even the "Apki tasveer" song sounded like humming of the heart. Very underrated! Even Karishma's small moments were spot on as the character. Shows what Indian movies are made of, powerful and endless love. Majority of the world would of shrugged her away and called her crazy, but Akshay said something like "At the end I will let you make the decision" so respectful, Amisha's understanding and sacrifices also. The end was a reality of life. Don't know why all the angry essays and script experts, so triggered. Hypnotized by mainstream and over smart society, shame. Either way, this movie hits teens during the 2000s hard. Basic yet classic, aura is unmatched, love it and salute to the whole team! Thank you, I am so grateful!