Wish they will meet again

Saw Jab We Met (JWM) for the 2nd time, this time on DVD. I like the movie for its simplicity. Apart from being simple, the movie has a great musical score, excellent performances, taut screenplay and a decent cinematography. After a long time, I saw Kareena put in so much life into the character that she plays, the last one being Chameli and to an extent in Dev. I do not want to talk about her acting in Omkara which was critically acclaimed. Shahid gave a very restrained performance in the movie and kinda balanced Kareena's character.

I liked the scene in Hotel Descent when Geet tells Aditya to come out of his somber and to forget the person whom he loved dearly. The tables turn in the second half of the movie and that was quite a masterstroke in the writing. Same can be said about the scene when Geet kisses Aditya after the Nagada song and then again in Climax, just to thwart off her potential suitors. Geet's metamorphosis from a nonstop chatterbox to a calm and composed love dejected girl was naturally enacted and believable. Aditya becoming a successful entrepreneur after meeting Geet and taking the life in a easy way was also believable. The entire sequence in Bhatinda after the family treats Aditya as Geet's husband while Geet's real lover stands gazing at the treatment was outright hilarious.

Music is another important asset to the movie. The soothing Aao Milon Chale is a wonderful track showing the journey traversed by the 2 strangers who don't know each other but still see a bonding in them. The melliflous Yeh Ishq (sung by my favorite Shreya Ghoshal), shows the complete madness of love exhibited by Geet's character that makes her flee from her home to capture her hearts desire. While joshila Nagada is situational, it still brings the josh needed for a situation like that in the movie. The melodious Tumse Hi is the slow transition of Aditya's character from a dejected somber lover to a successful entrepreneur after meeting a fairy called Geet. The placement of the rocking Mauja Hi Mauja song in the climax was a good attempt. Anywhere else, the movie would have got a dragging feel. Oh yeah, I forgot the Aaoge Jab Tum which is another soulful song beautifully showcasing the trauma went through by Geet's character.

The editing was good. Geet's reluctance in telling her family members about the truth might have looked a little delayed. But I liked the way, the story builds up to its climax. Cinematography capturing the picturesque locales of Manali was eye-catching. Mauja Hi Mauja Song choreography deserves a special mention. Director Imtiaz Ali makes us want for some more and proves that he is a master story-teller who has everything to make it to the top in the years to come.

I liked this movie more after I watched it the second time. I am thinking of buying my own DVD of this movie. A must watch.

When the sparks flew between the lead pair, the bond broke. Wish they will meet again (I am talking about their LONG PENDING forthcoming release "Milenge Milenge" on Feb 14 :)