1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - A totally feel good movie, overcoming your basest fears. Leaving all your boundaries behind, taking off to do the unknown. A simple movie that is so much more complex the more you think about it. Imraan was the character that had the most complex life, learning that his father was someone other than whom he thought was his entire life, being strong after that. His brilliant shayari, that just touched up the moment to the crest of the waves. Then comes in Arjun (ya, my favorite actor, so might be bit biased here), the workaholic. The portrayal of the myriad of emotions after overcoming of fears was nothing short of breathtaking. His portrayal of the character who was longing for a leisure life after a troubled childhood was exemplary. However, the transition might have been a bit fast than normal, but then owing to the motive of the trip and the time limit of a movie, it was carefully written and executed.
I do have heard many people comment against Kabir's portrayal, however I believe as the common Indian guy, who does everything for his family and for the comfort of others, he did do the part efficiently. Then who can forget "Laila" and her bike ride and the invitation to Tomatina festival. The movie ended on a high note.
2. Rang De Basanti - Now this movie, the first movie that ever made me cry. The brilliant portrayal of college going care-free people was done beautifully. Though those parties may seem a bit excessive. Then again, an engineering students' party probably doesn't hold a light against the DU people (Yes, I accept defeat here, sorry my fellow IIITians). This movie was the first one I have seen that has cast Chandrasekhar Azad as a central character rather than Bhagat SIngh. Bismil and Ashfaq are also shown as pretty important roles in the movie, especially the run. Ashfaq trying to stay back to let his Ram get away. Another scene, I absolutely loved was the moment when Bhagat was hit with a stick on refusing food and demanding books and newspapers. Most of the people generally consider Bhagat to be something of a superhuman, however, he was just a kid like us, doing things for the love of his country. The first hit must have hurt a lot, and this is the first time I have seen anyone showing him shying away after that. I just hope I can be the third kind when it is my time.
I do have heard many people comment against Kabir's portrayal, however I believe as the common Indian guy, who does everything for his family and for the comfort of others, he did do the part efficiently. Then who can forget "Laila" and her bike ride and the invitation to Tomatina festival. The movie ended on a high note.
2. Rang De Basanti - Now this movie, the first movie that ever made me cry. The brilliant portrayal of college going care-free people was done beautifully. Though those parties may seem a bit excessive. Then again, an engineering students' party probably doesn't hold a light against the DU people (Yes, I accept defeat here, sorry my fellow IIITians). This movie was the first one I have seen that has cast Chandrasekhar Azad as a central character rather than Bhagat SIngh. Bismil and Ashfaq are also shown as pretty important roles in the movie, especially the run. Ashfaq trying to stay back to let his Ram get away. Another scene, I absolutely loved was the moment when Bhagat was hit with a stick on refusing food and demanding books and newspapers. Most of the people generally consider Bhagat to be something of a superhuman, however, he was just a kid like us, doing things for the love of his country. The first hit must have hurt a lot, and this is the first time I have seen anyone showing him shying away after that. I just hope I can be the third kind when it is my time.
