Hindi Movie Reviews

Movie review – Jaane Tu yaa Jaane Naa

Directed by : Abbas Tyrewala

Produced by: Aamir Khan

*ing : Imran Khan, Genelia Dsouza, Ratna Pathak, Manjari Phadnis, Anuradha Patel

Music Director: A R Rahman
 

Switch on TV and you see Aamir Khan everywhere, actively promoting his nephew, Imran Khan’s debut venture, Jaane Tu ya Jaane Na. Is the hype and publicity worth the movie? As it is, for the past few years, every film which is associated with Aamir has been a hit, can this one deliver? I should …yes! For the simple reason that the film has sparkling humor, innocent emotions befitting a young college going audience, and an overall light hearted feel. Great performances by both the leads, Imran and Genelia, this film can turn out to be a smooth hit at the box office.

Jaane Tu is essentially the story of two close friends, Jai and Aditi. They are in love but do not know this fact. They have a couple of friends around them (Sandhya, Jignesh) and altogether, these friends try to revive those good old college days. The basic emotion of fun and joy, sorrow and pain are revived to show the audience how the society has moved away from them.

With such a simple story, and absolutely cool music, Jaane Tu will definitely be appreciated by diverse audiences.

Movie: Jaane Tu ya Jaane Naa

Producer: Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan

Director: Abbas Tyrewala

Starring: Imraan Khan, Genelia Dsouza with many special appearances

Music: A R Rahman

Lyrics: Abbas Tyrewala

A.R Rahman seems to have delivered yet another modern and contemproray music album with Jaane Tu. A year ago, this seemed unlikely and the music was not doing well but then Aamir stepped in and the troubles vanished. He made a few changes and now Jaane Tu might cash in nicely. He replace Himesh with A.R. Rahman, the best of course and needless to say, he did the right thing. 

Rahman might not have given the same sounds as in the royal Jodha Akbar, but then this film is a light hearted comedy based around the lives of a few college friends. Nevertheless, he has given us a truly refreshing experience with his latest work after Ada, another soulful album.

The trademarks of Rahman, style and classy tunes are abundant in all the tracks with lots of retro guitar fills and interludes. This adds a certain degree of modernism. The best example is the ultra chic and melodious song, Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi. The catchy tunes and brilliant singing make the song beautiful. It is funky and the guitar fills adds rhythm and mood to the song. Rashid Aliís singing are a breath of fresh air!

Then the peppy Pappu Cant Dance song is another well composed piece with intense drumming and some really inventive rythms and Abbasí nonsensical lyrics the pupose being fun and masti. Close listening will reveal the carefully composed song which seems plain to average ears. Guitar riffs in this one are also awesome. Kahin To Hogi Ho is a signature Rahman track which is absolutely enchanting and meaningful.

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naaís title track is sober and but lacks any of Rahmanís unique tunes as in the other tracks. Howver, the Jazz based Tu Bole Main Boloon is a creative and skillful piece using classical instruments. This one is song by Rahman himself and he sounds fresh as ever.

Needless to say, this is one of the best albums of the year so far.