Review of Jaane Tu… Published by Hanumant Bhansali at 09:04:35 pm on July 4, 2008
Cast: Imran Khan, Genelia Dsouza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Manjari Phadnis, Anuradha Patel, Jayant Kriplani, Alishka Varde, Nirav Mehta, Ayaz Khan, Karan Makhija, Sugandha Garg, Naseruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Murli Sharma Director: Abbas Tyrewala Producer: Mansoor Khan, Aamir Khan Lyricist: Abbas Tyrewala Music Director: A R Rahman Editor: Shan Mohammed Story: Abbas Tyrewala EXCLUSIVE REVIEW BY HANUMANT BHANSALI So what if the treatment of Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane isn’t new? So what if the film is stretched like a chewing gum in the second half? So what if the airport climax is seen over a hundred times? Jaane Tu… still manages to pull off its flaws and come out as a relief amidst the drought of hits in Bollywood. After penning classic stories in films like Munnabhai MBBS and Maqbool, Abbas Tyrewala has chosen a simple subject to direct his debut film. The story uses the tried and tested formula of college campus which makes you feel what you missed at your college days, if not remind. The story of Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na is not new. It revolves around a group of college friends including the coward Jai (Imran Khan) and the outspoken Aditi (Genelia D’Souza). The third angle in the love story is Meghna (Manjari Phadnis) who loves Jai. At a junction, Jai and Aditi decide that they should look for suitable partners for the other, innocent of the fact that they are already partners. The first four of Jaane Tu… is top rate. Everything is smooth with the show till the show begins post interval. Its here that the film starts getting dragged and elongated. The second hour also brings in a lot of forced in emotions where the audiences just wait for appearance of Jai and Aditi, who lighten up the screen in any screen. The track of Savitri (Ratna Pathak Shah) communicates with the photo frame of her husband is takes from the famous daily soap Hum Paanch. The idea has been conceived and executed in the film. There are quite a few scenes like this one in the film. Abbas Tyrewala could have channelized his energies more towards the script than handling more of the creative aspects himself as he was close to making a rocking film. One can expect the director to deliver a perfect product next time he directs. Cinematography is fantastic. A R Rahman’s music is already flooding the televisions, FMs. All the tracks especially Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi and Pappu Can’t Dance double the enjoyment. Actingwise, Imran Khan and Genelia D’ Souza are show stealers. They part their parts with natural ease and never go over the board. They are the true saviours of the film. Extremely talented and deliver quality work. Manjari Phadnis is adorable. Karan, Nirav, Shaleen and Alishka are competent and fit their characters which are quite unique but acceptable due to their filmy nature. Post Mere Baap Pehle Aap Paresh Rawal is back to terrific form. Pratiek Babbar, who portrays the character of Genelia’s brother leaves his mark in an eccentric role. Ayaz Khan poses a good actor for the future. Overall, Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na offers a good first half and a not-so good second half. Abbas Tyrewala’s first take with direction is a sincere yet decent affair altogether. Radiosargam Movie Rating: 6/10
