Movie Review – Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Movie: Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Produced By: Yash Raj Films
Direction: Kunal Kohli
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi
Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherji
The only promotional ad which served as an incentive to watch Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (TPTM) was perhaps the scantily clad Amisha Patel son –Lazy Lamhe. But this was because TPTM is not that kind of a film. Instead, it is a heart-warming tale filled with fun, frolic and a lot of love. After the nicely told stories in Hum Tum and Fanaa, Kunal Kohli seems to have only got better and more mature with this movie for children and adults alike. This time, Kohli’s childish imagination holds no barriers and pays a visit to the fantasy land.
The story is basically about four orphans and their relationship with a self made businessman, Ranvir (played by Saif Ali Khan). His life is transformed when in a car accident, he kills a couple. After a court decision, he has to look after the orphaned children of the dead couple but does not want to. They don’t bond well and the kids desire vengeance. It is god who sends his favorite and the bubbly angel, Geeta (Rani Mukherji) to sort things out between them. What follows is a little clichéd roller coaster ride of light hearted fun. With funny ludicrous scenes, spruced up with special effects, the story is indeed well told, as is the style of Kunal Kohli.
TPTM may not belong to the original films of the day because it has a lot of Hollywood influences. However, Kunal manages to deliver a soft, humorous film, filled with melodrama and engaging scenes. Add to this the brilliantly composed music of Shankar Ehsaan and Loy, plus the poetical magic of Prasoon Joshi’s lyrics; the film is indeed Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.