Azab Prem ki Gazab Kahani Movie Review

A hit from Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Rajkumar Santhoshi team is a must watch.Rajkumar Santoshi gave us hard hitting films like Ghayal, Damini. I loved both of them, though knew little of the director. Then, he gave us Andaz Apna Apna and it was one of the mad comedies, which you can watch again and again. After much forgettable Barsaat, he was back with Sunny Deol in Ghatak. I thought, he had a message for the society, for the youth...which he reinforced with Pukar, Lajja, Khakee, Halla Bol. However many of these last films did not get as much commercial success as some of his earlier films. Now, he decides to go back in search of the secret sauce, which can get him commercial success.
Strictly for Ranbir fans, who want to see him repeat the Saawariya act a bit, bit of Raj Kapoor and bit of Charlie Chaplin. I liked him in Wake Up Sid. But, is this funny? Where does it all add up? Katrina does her job, looking beautiful, acting innocent and the quintessential damsel in distress with perfect English accent and somewhat different Hindi accent with added stammering effect.
One of the biggest contributors of the film is its music by Pritam. All the songs are ruling the charts and their positioning in the film and picturisation make them even better.

Ranbir showcases what powerhouse of talent he is. He is not only loveable in the funny moments but is excellent in the emotional sequences. Katrina Kaif is in top form too. She balances her funny portions equally well with her emotional ones. Both Ranbir and Katrina make a wonderful fresh jodi as they share a crackling chemistry. Upen Patel fits the role to the T. Pradeep Kharab as Katrina’s suitor is very funny. Darshan Jariwala and Smita Jaykar playing Ranbir’s parents are first-rate. Zakir Hussain and Govind Namdeo are loud but funny. The actors playing Ranbir’s friends are just too good.

After a real long time a good clean hearted romantic comedy has come to the cinema halls which can be enjoyed with the entire family. Go for it guys. Watch it for seeing Santoshi get back in form and Ranbir-Katrina emerge as the new hot jodi of Hindi cinema.

Our Rating : 6/10