bollycritic

Bhansali makes attractive looking movies, but the emotion is severely lacking in half of them. Not emotion in the characters, mind you, but connection to the audience. Here, the only people who might connect to the movie are Rajputs, who are constantly being referenced as if they are some sort of deities or supreme beings. It is annoyingly repetitive. Ranveer is tons of fun and over the top, and the film certainly looks good, but I just wished it would end after the first hour. There really isn't much story here. Give me Bhansali's Black, Bajirao Mastani or Khamoshi any day over this. Fine for a one-time watch but that is it.

There are lots of people in the world who wander around aimlessly, looking for meaning. Some find it quicker than others. Bindu is not one of them, despite her Babula's yearning. I really liked this film a lot, for its ambiance, great acting and memories of some amazing songs from the past. Sure, the female protagonist is not easily likable, but Parineeti does infuse her with a lot of charm. Most Indian film lovers will find her difficult to stomach because we're fed a constant diet of mindless, doormat heroines whose only mission in life is to worship at her hero's footsteps. Not Bindu. She wants and needs more, but truthfully doesn't know what that more is. So she strings everyone along with her infectious charm. By the time she discovers her more, life has moved on. As it does in the real world too. I really wish Yashraj would make more films like this instead of the loud and regressive Sultan types, that turn into blockbusters. Alas, these types of films are meant to release and flop. Do check it out if you crave something different.