EK MAIN AUR EKK TU Movie Review

EK MAIN AUR EKK TU Review

Movie :  EK MAIN AUR EKK TU

Cast: Kareena Kapoor ,IMran Khan , Boman Irani , Ratna 


Pathak Shah , Ranbir Kapoor, Ram Kumar

Director: Shakun Batra

Producer : Karan Johar

Music: Amit Trivedi

Verdict: 4/5

EK MAIN AUR EKK TU can be the perfect movie for those who are waiting for an enjoyable Valentine’s day just next weekend. NO wonder the timing of the release is superb along with the script and cast of  EK MAIN AUR EKK TU movie. Well not taking more time before I reveal my experience and review of EK MAIN AUR EKK TU. The movie has preceded a lot of rumors about being a sequel to super hit bollywood movie Jab We Met featuring Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor or the recent news that it’s a remake of Hollywood WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS. But all I see this is just a rumor and not a fact. This is an entirely new story and presentation. Everyone dreams of converting a sweet friendship into (obviously opt out article 177) romance and then get Happily Married. But hold on what happens two people marry each other as a consequences of just a silly mistake. Will they try to take corrective step and get apart or try to convert their mistake into a beautiful and sensible decision. Well, the movie is all about this mistake and their positive behavior to convert it into Happily Married State.

                                          EK MAIN AUR EKK TU may be a rom-com, but I am sure that bollywood fans will watch and like this kind of story for the first time on screen. 
Story:  Rahul (Imran Khan) is has only dream to pursue that he want to be like his father Boman Irani, but destiny betrays him by taking away his job as an architect in Vegas. Afraid that he has let his parents down, Rahul tries not to reveal the reality to his parents and starts finding another job before it is too late. This time he faces another twist from his destiny that he meets Chulbulelee  Riana (Kareena Kapoor), a quick-witted hairstylist, who is everything he isn't. 

                        By chance they meet on Christmas Eve over a few drinks, but like always, it's never a 'few'.Its the beginning of new tale when they woke up next morning and discover that they are a married couple now. Obviously , their first reaction is to get separated ASAP , but twist number #3 enters when court was found closed for next 10 days following the winter recess. So Rahul has another truth to hide from his parents. Over the next ten days they have their share of arguments, moments and laughs that results in an unlikely friendship. 

Will this friendship lead to a romantic love story? Will Riana’s love, warmth and support give          Rahul the courage to face a long-simmering confrontation with his parents? Will a marriage that started as a drunken mistake help two people find themselves? 

                             EK MAIN AUR EKK TU is truly based on revealing Urban life and definitely not a Love- Sex cliché as we are witnessing for last 3 years in bollywood. This movie has certain potential to be liked not only by the urban youngsters but also the parents who keep an eye on their children and not let them experiment with their talents, only because of their unrealistic expectations.

                           Director Shakun Batra familiarizes the spectator with the protagonists at the very inception and then wholly engages you in Imran and Kareena's journey. While the first half encompasses numerous significant moments, the motion picture in actual fact takes off in the post-interval portions. The story shifts to Mumbai and that's where the turnaround comes about. The entire episode at Kareena's home, followed by the 'Auntyji' song, keep you amused, while the dramatic outburst at the dinner table is simply marvelous. The conclusion too is not what you think it would be and that's why not just the director, but also the writers deserve brownie points for thinking out of the box. Without doubt, this is one of the most exceptional screenplays to come out of Bollywood in the recent past. 

                       The soundtrack of EK MAIN AUR EKK TU suits the tastes of urbane listeners. While composer Amit Trivedi comes up with sprightly tracks like 'Auntyji' and the saccharine sweet title track, he also ensures that tracks like 'Gubbare' linger in your memory. EK MAIN AUR EKK TU sweeps you off your feet for one more reason: the stunning visuals [DoP: David Mac Donald]. The dazzling locales of Las Vegas are captured with aplomb on celluloid by the ace cinematographer. 

                            Both Kareena and Imran come up with distinctive urban sensibilities and you only expect the two to comprehend the nuances of the narrative and execute that delicately and magnificently on screen. Kareena's character in this film is very similar to the one she portrayed in JAB WE MET. In fact, you could say that Riana is the urban face of Geet, a free spirited, vivacious person. Kareena surrenders herself to the director's visualization and delivers an outstanding performance, reminiscent of the one in JAB WE MET. 

                           Imran fits into the role of a stickler for precision smoothly. In fact, you'd expect Imran to be overshadowed by Kareena completely, in view of the fact that Kareena is a far more experienced actor and also because her character is feisty and livewire, but Imran manages to stand on his feet and delivers a delightful, likeable performance yet again. The outburst at the dinner table only goes to provide evidence to the fact of how wonderful an actor he has evolved into. 

                           EK MAIN AUR EKK TU has true potential to be next big movie this year after Agneepath. It is a must watch for all those who are waiting for Valentine’s Day.The movie is full of light and enjoyable moments. Don’t miss this.

Review By Shaan