altegomaniac
Missing out this movie is like missing to pick a diamond among other polished/cut crystals. It is a very special film. Rare coming together of several veteran actors and creative people. Its a rare mix of unusual flavors.Kundan Shah's previous film 'Jaane bhi do yaaron' is considered one of the best comedies made in Hindi films. And then this happened.I think no one on earth can do this character better than Shahrukh. This role is meant for Shahrukh, I don't think the greatest of actors could have played it better.The thing I like about this, it has several scenes which on the surface appear funny.. but kind of captures rare moments that everyone can relate too..Like Sunil fidgeting about the exam results, like feeling guilty while facing the consequences of a lie, like Sunil fumbling to express his love for Anna to her parents, like moments of jealously when Sunil realizes that he is losing his girl to an apparently better looking friend, like trying desperately correct a situation that has gone all wrong ...Its impossible to not 'feel' for the character, while on the surface its the usual flamboyant Shahrukh playing it.. I end of watching it with a smile on the face while strong feeling connected to what is happening on screen.It captures heartache and pangs of jealously beautifully, not the dramatic in exaggerated way made with an intent to make you cry. I guess some people do not relate to the movie because they do not have a Sunil inside them - the average, bumbling, problem kid who always messes up and wishes things weren't the way they are...
wrightrules
Shah Rukh Khan became an artist in this movie as he reached the pinnacle of his field with his sheer talent and acting prowess. I think there cannot be a greater achievement in the career of a true artist. But somewhere along the way (after he ganged up with the Chopras and the Johars), Shah Rukh lost the artist in him and he now remains just a personality."Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na" reminds me how I loved Shah Rukh once upon a time. It seems so far ago back now. As Sunil in KHKN, he was simply amazing. You laugh, you cry, you cheer for him and you get upset at his follies. But you know he is true at heart and this is what is reflected throughout the movie too, it is truly a heartfelt effort. The simple story with beautiful Goa as a background was so splendid, it felt like we were actually looking into the lives of real people.Kudos to Kundan Shah. An ACE again after "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron". But he seems to have vanished again. Come back Shah Rukh, come back Kundan, let's see the magic again!
nahush92
Best Shahrukh Khan movie (swades follows closely) till date. This movie was shot during his pre-Baazigar days and you can see rawness in his acting. Even Shahrukh admits that this is his best film. He played the role of Sunil to a T. Though the character had negative shades it was loved by all. It was also Kundan's Hindi film after a long time (the first being Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron). He brought many actors of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron like Naseer, Satish Shah, Ravi Baswani into this film. The songs were also amazing. Among the best Jatin Lalit albums. Songs like Ae Kaash Ke Hum, Deewana Dil Deewana are still remembered for its freshness.
ldlAkasha
All in all an entertaining film, while not so complex that subtitles are needed for those not overly proficient in Hindi. SRK is in his blustery talk-his-way-out-of-everything mood here, chasing after an Anna who looks 14 and is entirely silly -- her playback singer isn't all that great. The rivalry between him and Chris is actually well done and sincere-sounding, a rarity for Bollywood. Kind of throws you off that Udit Narayan's singing for Chris in this movie, if you've gotten used to thinking of that as SRK's voice. Father Braganza is a great character, showing interreligious cameraderie and not set up as a comedic figure (unlike Catholic priests in several other movies, both Indian and American). Goa's beauty shines through the whole thing and makes any story seem believable, even this one.
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