What is it all about?
Boasting a sensational cast that includes B-town's
most hot and desirable Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, the year's
most awaited and hyped love story is a glossy, feel good mesh up of
love, youth and relationship done with panache where Ranbir and Deepika
sizzle the screen on fire with their superb chemistry making the
audience fall in love with this ode to friendship, love, life, youth,
and self revelation.
The Story
Writer director Ayan Mukherjee in his second after
the inspiring Wake Up Sid starts this by the voice over of Naina(Deepika
Padukone) a simpleton who remembers her eight year old past where she
entered into a different world away from her books and studies in the
mountains of Manali and Himalayas on a crazy track trip where she bumps
into her school mate Bunny(Ranbir Kapoor) a popular happy go lucky type
an instant charmer and his two 'deadly' friends Aditi(Kalki Kochin)and
Avi(Aditya Roy Kapoor) where they discover themselves, then love in all
the craziness.
They all meet again this time at the marriage of
Aditi, now situations, priorities have changed.. Will the 'Badtameez
Dil' remain the same..
What To Look Out For
Ayan Mukherjee in his second feature after Wake Up
Sid proves that he sensibly observes his characters studies them and
then introduces to us.. There is a high degree of connection between the
characters of YJHD and the audience.. be it Naina, Bunny, Aditi, Avi
all these people stumble in and out of trouble, very much like us..
Sometimes they are knowledgeable; sometimes they are innocent in their
relationships.
The characters seems to grow and transform as the
film progress.. Ayan tells us the story in a stylishly tender way
bringing gentleness, warmth and lightheartedness to the film. The
camaraderie between the friends is tremendous and the chemistry between
Rambir and Deepika is piping hot..
YHHD in the beginning seems to be designed for the
young at heart but as it progresses it makes certain statements on the
choices we make and the path we take for our dreams which many times
comes at a cost of a dear one and while doing so Ayan smartly balances
the whole adage on screen with popular elements of dance and masti where
Pritam Chakraborty does a commendable job with the extremely peppy
'Badtamez Dil', and 'Delhi wali girl friend'.. great job.
Hussain Dalal dialogues are easy with a dash of
humour. .. V. Manikandan's cinematography is simply amazing it's a treat
to the eye and the shots of Himalayas are sheer poetry. Akiv Ali
editing is brilliant. Production values are exceptional.
Coming to performance Ranbir Kapoor is simply
outstanding as Bunny.. he is energetic, exuberant, innocent, charming,
maturity.. Roackstar, Barfi and now YJHD.. the appetite of this
marvelous talent increases film after film.
Deepika Padukone is simply superb. Adding more glass
(read class) to her repertoire the actress shows her tremendous growth
from Love Aaaj Kaal, Cocktail to YJHD where she excels in her part with
remarkable poise and grace.
Aditya Roy Kapoor is brilliant. He impressed all of
us with Aashiqui 2 and with his performance in YJHD he seems to be
saying that he is never going to look back.
Kalkie is wonderful and seems to be enjoying her role
to the fullest. Farooq Shaikh plays Ranbir's father and he again proves
why he is such a good actor. Tanvi Azmi is fine. Kunal Roy Kapur does
his part very well. Dolly Ahluwalia is good. Evelyn Sharma is beautiful.
Rana Daggubati makes his presence felt in his small cameo.
And last but not the least 'Ghagra' number reminds that Madhuri Dixit Nene can be 'Maardaala' at her will.
What Not
The second half is laid back and takes it own time. Wake Up Sid had more depth in its coming of age angle.
Conclusion : smitten by Ranbir and
Deepika's charm and their electrifying chemistry YJHD is an enjoyable,
youth centric, feel good, roller coaster ride of love, friendship and
relationship.. A must mast watch.
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