In the post-interval portions, infidelities occur, betrayals are discovered and the couples' worlds go upside down. Amitabh Bachchan's philandering lifestyle provides ample moments of laughter and of course, eye-candy, what with some gorgeous firang babes jumping out of the closet. In fact, the first hour-and-a-half has light portions in abundance. It's not that the first half is laced with tense-filled moments. These sequences hit you like a ton of bricks! The spat between SRK and Preity on one hand, followed by the heated argument between Abhishek and Rani is amongst the most remarkable portions in the film. The tension between the couples surfaces gradually, but reaches the crescendo 20 minutes before intermission. But minutes later, the film does a 180-degree turn and establishes the friction between the two couples. KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA starts like a nice romantic drama, with Abhishek getting married to his childhood sweetheart and SRK talking to his wife about the $ 5 million deal after he has won a game of soccer. One fine day, Dev and Maya's path cross each other. This dilemma pulls her further apart from him, thereby causing a strain on their marital life. She is unable to whip up enough passion for Rishi and is disappointed that her love for him does not match her own expectations of what it ought to be. Maya Talwar's relationship with her husband Rishi is layered with a lot of self-doubt and question. He resents his wife's growing success and in the process, ends up turning all his anger towards his loved ones.
Dev Saran has an uneasy and troubled relationship with his wife Rhea and son Arjun. KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA narrates the story of two families - Sarans and Talwars - both not connected to one another. The master storyteller only polishes his skills further, proving yet again that he's a forward-thinker and also, a progressive storyteller.
In a nutshell, KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA bears the unmistakable stamp of a genius - Karan Johar. The film charters a novel path as it progresses and gets bolder gradually. But Karan's skilled directorial abilities take the film to a different level altogether. It might even hurt the sensibilities if entrusted in wrong hands. The subject matter has to be treated cautiously and delicately, or else it can boomerang badly. And it's also trend-setting.įrankly, a film like KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA is akin to a big gamble. Karan's take on relationships is fresh, bold and innovative. The story revolves around two couples, but it's not CLOSER, it's not SILSILA either. But let's put certain myths to rest at the very outset. There are bound to be comparisons with films of similar genre. A film like KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA is sure to have its share of advocates and adversaries no doubt, but it's a film that has the courage to say what it believes in. And the conclusion to the story is bound to hit the orthodox elements hard. In those 3.06 hours/22 reels, Karan packs in some solid stuff.
Or an archetypal fare that Bollywood is known for. Just don't expect KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA to be a typical candyfloss entertainer. It takes a bold look at relationships and makes an equally bold statement on the institution of marriage. Agreed, the supremely talented director has tackled romance and relationships in the past, but KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA goes a step further. It's the first time that Karan has changed tracks. KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA is also an acid test for Karan for yet another reason. With KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI and KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM, his directorial accomplishments, Karan Johar has set such high standards that an all-important question crosses your mind as you walk into the screening: Will Karan surpass his own achievements with KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA? It's also the person seated on the director's chair that makes KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA special. It's not the star cast alone that has resulted in unparalleled, unmatched and unprecedented craze for the film. KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA has generated tremendous heat within and outside the film industry. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Review & Review Rating
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