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Siri Vonbank
EGrea review, most of which I agree with. I wish the Sohail/Isha bits had been cut out of the film entirely, that would have given more time for the other storylines. I am also totally on your side when it comes to The Hairy One getting off too lightly. When I rewatch it, it's *that* storyline that annoys me the way the Govinda one annoys you. So much so that I often fast forward through it, except for babuji dheere chalna which is probably the best cover of a Bollywood cover.
I think the reason I diiffer on Govinda's storyline is that unlike the classic Dil Se style stalking, I believed in his total readiness in the end to walk away and not pursue her. For me, Govinda's performance convinced me that, even if she started as the gori answer to his creepy prayers, she became someone he actually loved unselfishly. Her reaction was OTT perhaps, but then so was the speed and ease with which Seema let Vinay off, na?
I also really liked John & Vidya storyline. I preferred to Jhootha Hi Sahi because although his performance in that was fine, I have serious concerns about its cavalier disregard for the egregious nature of what he did. In this one, he played the saintly hero well, I thought, and that's not easy, given how one-dimensional it is.
Thanks for reminding me why this is a film that I should rewatch, especially after suffering through a film I disliked. Your excellent review has persuaded me that John Abraham in S-e-I can atone for John Abraham in Desi Boyz! :)
Strangely I never saw the entire movie in one go, and maybe that's why i didnot like it that much then.
I loved how they ended Ashu and tezeeb story, and not going into the whole non bollywood area!
I didnot like priyanka and salman at all. I actually found all the over the top acting a bit too irritating And I am with you on the facial expressions on salman khan.
The Stephanie falling in love with Govinda, no even that didnot work out, and yes why Gia wanted to marry, no clue. Some loop holes, but they gelled the entire story well. After the movie ended, I did give in sometime, to see understand how all the charcters linked in the end. Got to watch it again someday soon!
I found the movie extremely forgettable.... I watched it... and forgot I watched it. Then I wrote a review... and forgot I wrote it... :D
I thought it was a nice timepass though and especially the way the storylines were put together deserves some apraisal.
Like your before-and-after take on this film. I too found myself drawn to different things in the film when I watched many, many Hindi movies later. I have a slightly different take on Salman & Priyanka. A) I now think of Kkamini as starlet of limited talent, so for me she's giving up a pretty naive ambition more than a professional acting career. B) I see Salman as acting like he's acting, which is kinda humorous all on its own. But it's also what gives their scenes a unique rhythm & undertow. Still confusing upon 2nd viewing: why doesn't Kkamini recognize him?
Jen
Hahaha! Thanks maxqnz, you should have been here when I was watching to remind me that there's also John in Desi Boyz (which I haven't even seen, mind you, I only know it by reputation), that would have probably endeared him to me much more. :)
LOL @ the hairy one and how easily he gets off, I remember I used to feel quite angry about it too. It could also be that I'm desensitized to the issue now after having seen it in other movies where it irritated me even more (Metro comes to mind).
And fair point about Raju not pursuing the romance, that's true and that does make it better. I guess I'm just really allergic to that kind of plot. :)
Hey Jenny, yeah, try to give it another go sometime, I think you'll be surprised at how differently you'll see things after letting it simmer for a while.
Haha! I know what you mean about the OTT-ness of the Priyanka and Salman story. I can see how it could be irritating. Guess I just had fun with it, but there's a fine line between what's tolerable and what's not. I think maybe your line is less forgiving than mine. :)
Totally in agreement on how the stories came together, I actually thought that was the coolest part of the movie. :)
@ Gaja Gamini: I laughed at your reaction to the movie and to writing it up. To each their own, I suppose. :) Have you seen Life in a Metro? It's the less Bollywoodized version of the same type of movie. I actually liked that one better in terms of plot, though some of the things that bothered me about SEI bothered me about Metro as well. You might find that one more memorable. :)
Hey Jen, you make a good point about Kkamini's career. I guess for me it's hard to tell in BW movies when an actor is playing an actor if the character is supposed to be good at acting or not. Like it would have to be really bad acting for me to clue in that oh, her character is not really a good actress (Dhoondte Reh Jaoge comes to mind, Soha's character). Otherwise I always assume they're a good actor who's just not getting a break (like so many out there). Also, I always keep in mind that many actors who can't act have been launched in Bollywood by big directors, so it wouldn't be impossible for her to make it big. But yeah, if I were to look at it the way you do, you're right, she wasn't giving up much.
In regards to Salman, yeah, in the scenes when he was acting I found him pretty funny. It was the scenes where he was supposed to be serious where I found him lacking.
And I guess she never really knew him back then. She was the singer/entertainer, so if she didn't socialize with all the waiters, she wouldn't have remembered him. I can see that happening in a big place like a hotel. He probably just had a huge crush on her from a distance. Or they had only had some short encounters that she promptly forgot but he cherished.
Thanks for dropping by with your own takes on the film, guys! It's so much fun seeing how differently people feel about these stories.
John Abraham is considered as one of the most bankable actors in Bollywood in the current times. John Abraham's movies promise a full-dose of entertainment to its viewers, which is high-octane action sequences, and surreal romantic scenes. Some of John's notable films include Satyamev Jayate, Dostana. Batla House, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Salaam-e-Ishq, and Dhoom. Talking about John Abraham's movies, in 2007 John featured in a Dharma Productions multi-starrer film titled Salaam-e-Ishq.
Unlike his image, John Abraham essayed a sensitive role in the film of a loving husband. His character struggles to reunite with his wife played by Vidya Balan, who lost her memory post a train accident. Even though Salaam-e-Ishq could not live up to its hype, yet John Abraham's stupendous performance in the drama was highly lauded by the critics. Here are some lesser-known facts about the film, you must take a look at.
1. John Abraham shared screen-space with Vidya Balan for the first time in Salaam-e-Ishq. Fans loved their on-screen chemistry in the Dharma movie. Reportedly, John and Vidya were also dating each other for a brief period, and news about their alleged link-up was the talk of the town.
3. Salaam-e-Ishq was one of the most expensive movies of the 200s era. It was made at a whopping budget of 35 crores, 13 years back. It had an interesting ensemble cast that included Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Akshaye Khanna, Ayesha Takia, Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, John Abraham, Vidya Balan, Sohail Khan, and Isha Koppikar, Govinda, and Shannon Esra.
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