Review of Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) by Nived N — 06 Jun 2010

''Bachna Ae Haseeno'' take off very well as an engaging romantic story borrowing the concept of episodic narration from Tamil film ''AUTOGRAPH''...The dialogues are real.......yet the film is typical YRF product with complete reference from banner's film & inspiring scenes from DDLJ.

Very simple story, RANBIR KAPOOR plays a charming flamboyant who first breaks the heart of sardarni during holiday in Switerzland and then ditches his model girlfriend after some years...lately he find his own heart broken when he falls in love with a girl who rejects his proposal......after realising his cladness...He feels he won't find true happiness till he doesn't pay forgiveness....so he sets off to meet his exes for apology.....

As I said before ...First half seems very engaging with two stories having Minissha & Bipasha whereas the one with Deepika is surely the weakest link. However it's post interval where screenplay loses it's grip because it becomes painfully predictable...u know Ranbir will succeed in winning his exes heart...the emotional scenes lacks natural ease because the writing looks careless....how can Aditya chopra (Writer) expect us to feel sorry for Ranbir when his exes neglects him after his sudden visit for apology. The second half is tad klutzy where as the climax seems to believe that the makers are running out of time.

Despite such flaws...BAH is still an good watch thanks to commendable music, evocative cinematography & lastly inspiring performance...RANBIR KAPOOR steals the show with his amazing acting skills...he has an indescribable star quality and can mold himself into any character. MINISSHA LAMBA & BIPASHA BASU are in their best..they immerse into their character and maintains the energy whereas DEEPIKA PADUKONE is unconvincing...so for that makers are rightly blamed for saddling her in such inconsistent role......Chemistry is strictly oky.....and for those who are expecting some sparks from RANBIR-DEEPIKA then forget it......KUNAL KAPOOR is earnest !!!

Overall, BACHNA AE HASEENO could have been a exciting ride..but second half spoils the entire show.....so in the end an Average watch!!!