- Actors: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla
- Directors: Mahesh Bhatt
- Format: PAL, Widescreen
- Language Hindi
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Cornerstone Media
- DVD Release Date: 29 Nov 2004
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00064X7EQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 98,335 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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This is about a guy (Aamir Khan) who is happily a student when his sister & brother-in-law's deaths leaves him with the care of their small garment factory, house and 3 spoiled children. He is an honorable man and moves to do the best with his change of direction. Enter a vivacious but slightly mischievous young woman (Juhi Chalwa) running away from home and an arranged marriage her father is trying to force with a mincing effeminate man of her caste. She hits it off with the kids immediately. The guy doesn't know where she has come from but takes her in to deal with the kids. However he is the object of a scheming rich girls plans to marry him. The factory is at the mercy of her scheming father too and he wants to have the factory for himself. Even though love is blooming between Aamir & Juhi her father wont accept his different caste and prefers to disinherit her....
This is one of those typical Bollywood light melodramas/ romance/ 'family movies and stands well in that genre. It is a little dated in look in a little lesser film quality and some horrific Western fashions adopted at that time (Juhi looks like she's dressed as a doll at times!) I was a little concerned the movie initially may be dominated by kids pranks but they didnt dwell on the kids as a problem feature after all.
The focus is on Aamir and his connection with Juhi. This works really well. There is good chemistry and they are both interesting actors with a good range. There is also the connection between Juhi and the kids - also well done. Then the support actors complete the ensemble. I dont relate to the music of that era much but it was interesting enough to watch as the song & dance interludes added to and deepened the emotional content being conveyed.
Elsewhere on the Net this tends to consistently get above average and that's where I'd put it too.
One comment:my DVD (and obviously some belonging to other reviewers) didn't have subtitles listed in the opening menu. In fact the English subtitles are there and can be accessed from your remote control if it has that feature e.g. as a subtitle button or on a display one. Alternately you may be able to play it through your computer through a DVD program and select the subtitle option. This is obviously a downside for a DVD but it may not limit you if you know to try this- and the movie is worth the journey.
This is one of those typical Bollywood light melodramas/ romance/ 'family movies and stands well in that genre. It is a little dated in look in a little lesser film quality and some horrific Western fashions adopted at that time (Juhi looks like she's dressed as a doll at times!) I was a little concerned the movie initially may be dominated by kids pranks but they didnt dwell on the kids as a problem feature after all.
The focus is on Aamir and his connection with Juhi. This works really well. There is good chemistry and they are both interesting actors with a good range. There is also the connection between Juhi and the kids - also well done. Then the support actors complete the ensemble. I dont relate to the music of that era much but it was interesting enough to watch as the song & dance interludes added to and deepened the emotional content being conveyed.
Elsewhere on the Net this tends to consistently get above average and that's where I'd put it too.
One comment:my DVD (and obviously some belonging to other reviewers) didn't have subtitles listed in the opening menu. In fact the English subtitles are there and can be accessed from your remote control if it has that feature e.g. as a subtitle button or on a display one. Alternately you may be able to play it through your computer through a DVD program and select the subtitle option. This is obviously a downside for a DVD but it may not limit you if you know to try this- and the movie is worth the journey.
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This is a light-hearted frothy comedy for all the family. Well, ok, maybe not for your sulky teenagers or action-seeking lads but certainly one you can watch with Granny. Aamir is an out-of-his-depth uncle unexpectedly inheriting responsibility for his three orphaned nephews and nieces plus their parents' garment factory, and Juhi is the runaway rich girl who, through a serious of mishaps (and some slapsick), ends up as their maid.
Aamir and Juhi share an effortless and endearing chemistry. The children are excellent with none of the brat favoured by Hollywood - despite their rebellions against their uncle, they all manage to remain sympathetic and likable. The villains are comedic rather than scary and while you watch Juhi and Aamir suffer a little at the hands of the wonderfully scheming woman determined to marry him, you know our heroes will triumph in the end.
As seems customary for Bollywood of this period, there are a few fairly horrible costume choices - some of the dresses Juhi wears are a time-warp from the '80s but at least Aamir never actually appears in that atrocious jacket on the cover photograph. The music is pleasant, picking up well on the emotions of the characters, and the picturisations are pretty but not spectacular.
This was never meant to be a film that stands much critical analysis and, of course, there is the odd clunky rather that funny moment, but if you just feel like some undemanding entertainment and laughter, this definitely fits the bill. It delivers both with warmth and charm.
Sound and picture quality are pretty dated and the subtitles have their moments but hey, it's comedy, so the film survives it.
Aamir and Juhi share an effortless and endearing chemistry. The children are excellent with none of the brat favoured by Hollywood - despite their rebellions against their uncle, they all manage to remain sympathetic and likable. The villains are comedic rather than scary and while you watch Juhi and Aamir suffer a little at the hands of the wonderfully scheming woman determined to marry him, you know our heroes will triumph in the end.
As seems customary for Bollywood of this period, there are a few fairly horrible costume choices - some of the dresses Juhi wears are a time-warp from the '80s but at least Aamir never actually appears in that atrocious jacket on the cover photograph. The music is pleasant, picking up well on the emotions of the characters, and the picturisations are pretty but not spectacular.
This was never meant to be a film that stands much critical analysis and, of course, there is the odd clunky rather that funny moment, but if you just feel like some undemanding entertainment and laughter, this definitely fits the bill. It delivers both with warmth and charm.
Sound and picture quality are pretty dated and the subtitles have their moments but hey, it's comedy, so the film survives it.
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luvv dis film, brings back a 1000 memories from when i was a wee lass, brought it for my sister and she wont leme watch!! lol thank u so much, she lurvd it!!
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