लम्हे

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.

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.

I've been watching Bollywood movies ever since i can remember. Most i will not lie, can be extremely cheesy, and overly melodramatic. Sometimes the stories are so similar, that you get frequent attacks of Deja vu watching them. That said, i have to say this movie was a gem, in every sense of the word. The story was like none other, and although the central theme of love is similar to those found in mostly all Bollywood movies, this movie has found a new interpretation for it and that is the foremost reason that it stands out. The mystical and almost mythical setting of the "haveli" in Rajasthan is so beautiful that you are immediately love struck. The film is almost a two part event, the first beginning out in India, and then moving to england. There is so much detail in the characters, their emotion, that you cant help get caught up by each one of them. In a way you fall in love with each character. Anil Kapoors' acting is superb, and Waheeda Rehman's performance is ever glowing. There are three show stealer's of this epic movie. The first Sridevi, this has to be one of her finest acting performances, and by this role she has permanently written her name in history and being one of India's finest actresses. The second is Anumpan Kher, who's acting is so over powering that he is to me one of the lead actors in the movie. He not only brings comic relief to the situations, you actually find yourself waiting in anticipation as to when he will show up. The third show stealer is the music. The music is fantastic, and every song works, this is quite an effort since in most Bollywood movies, songs come out at you from nowhere. The music till today sends chills down my spine. The beautiful melodies, and most memorable, and evoke ones one passion. A most well done film

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

"Lamhe" was miles ahead of any Hindi movies produced in 90s. "Lamhe" is a story of unconditional love between two people. The love that has no boundaries and rules. The best ever love story made in Bollywood. Its shows how in life two people can fall in love forever and ultimately if they really yarn for each other they can be together. Its brings home some sense of comfort in knowing that love doesn't necessarily have to be conventional. Its a wonderful movie. The first couple in love are Siddarth and Pallavi who end up getting married and have a baby, called Pooja. When Viren meets Pallavi he falls in love with her and doesn't get over her all of his life. Then there is Pooja, love child of Siddarth and Pallavi, who falls in love with Viren in a twisted fate! Eventually Viren realises Pooja is the love he has been waiting for and who he really wants and they end up together. Well done Yash Chopra for a wonder movie and wonderful actors!