Review of Jab We Met (2007) by Aliya D — 28 Jul 2008

After having watched a spate of films that involve romance on the rails (including the all-time classic DDLJ!), I'm serevely tempted to go purchase a train ticket to wherever! Jab We Met is set against a backdrop of eye-catching landscapes (from Mumbai to Bhatinda to Manali), and this picturesque flavor enhances the film, trust me.

The musical interludes are lively and colorful and catchy (especially the very upbeat "Mauja Hi Mauja" and "Nagada Nagada Nagada Baja"). The film is a warmhearted romantic romp. And it's funny.

Some of the film's plot complications involve the usual screwball suspects: misunderstandings, mistaken identities, false pretenses... But it's all executed with such charm and good timing. Jab We Met deserves to be seen, and seen by a lot of people.

So, if you haven't yet, do give this one a try. Much as Geet did for Aditya, let Kareena and Shahid put color in your drab world. I'm serious about that train ticket...