namashi_1 Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai's 'Yuvvraaj' is a body beautiful of minus soul. One expects wonders from this one, reason? A seasoned filmmaker, dream star-cast, music by Oscar- winner A R Rahman, first-rate cinematography. But the film falls short, and the sole reason is the outdated, bland script. Its like going back to school, and asking for new subjects all of a sudden. 'Yuvvraaj' falls short of expectations, no options on that. Unfortunately no Raaj for 'Yuvvraaj'. Pluses of the film: The film has been shot beautifully, thanks to the breath-taking cinematography. Performances are good: Mithun Chakraborty is excellent in a brief role. Anil Kapoor is good. Salman Khan is not in form, he looks least interested in most scenes, the only scene he excels is towards the climax, when Anil goes through an operation. Zayed Khan is decent. Katrina Kaif looks angelic and does an okay job. Boman Irani is superb. Others are alright. Minuses: The script is stale. And that's its biggest minus point.on the whole 'Yuvvraaj' is no royal watch. Letdown!

arundathi (1st paragraph may contain spoiler) I wish Subhash Ghai could have tightened the storyline a bit. Zayed Khan and the rest of the supporting cast were unnecessary for the movie. The focus could have just been on Anil Kapoor as a musical genius and Salman Khan as the brother who does not like him and Katrina Kaif who encourages his talent and Boman Irani not wanting Salman to marry his daughter. The inheritance part made no sense at all. (end of spoiler) Usually Mr.Subhash Ghai brings out a whole new personality in the actors that act for his movies. Only Anil Kapoor fits the bill. Mr. Subhash Ghai wanted to be about music and brotherly love. The music aspect was the strongest part in the movie where as the brotherly love fell short.Actors/ Cast Members: Katrina Kaif: Her acting is very sticky and looks uncomfortable. She seems more comfortable in commercial films like Singh is Kinng and Welcome so this sudden change is awkward. Moreover, she could not even speak in Hindi properly for this film and ended up switching to English. Since the setting for Subash Ghai movies require proper Hindi speakers, Katrina Kaif was just too modern for the role.Salman Khan is alright. He plays his typical character who usually has anger management problem so there is nothing fresh in his acting. There was no room for him to grow in his character. Anil Kapoor was the best. His role was totally different and very entertaining. He proved that Mr.Ghai could bring a new personality to his actors. Zayed Khan: He also plays the same typical arrogant character so there is nothing special about him. He barely had anything to do except dance. I really think Zayed should explore different roles like Vaada or Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. Boman Irani is another lifesaver. His comic acting provides relief to the movie. Supporting Cast have no role at all. They were just placed to extend screen time. A.R.Rahmanji: The songs beautiful and well made. There is a mix of Western instruments blended with Indian lyrics which is Rahmanji's forte. There are catchy tunes is each song and overall the music does justice to the movie. The voices fit very well to each of the character. The costumes and choreography were wonderful. Storyline: The concept started off as a great idea. Unfortunately, the execution was terrible. The plot was watery and there was no substance. Moreover, the main characters except for Boman Irani and Anil Kapoor were not given a chance to show justice to their characters. There is no dept in any of the characters, making it a boring 3 hour movie with just music to look forward to. Cinematography: It was nice and different and a change of scenery. Suggestions: I think Mr. Subhash Ghai should redo his script cutting unnecessary parts and compressing it. It would have been more successful & well received.

virindra I bought this movie because Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan are in this movie, they both are great actors. I did not know why Salman Khan was in this movie. Salman Khan is not at the acting level like Anil and Zayed. Therefore I really think Salman was a miscast for this movie. Don't get me wrong, Salman Khan turned out to be great in movies like Kyon Ki... 2005) and Tere Naam (2003)where he plays a retarded man. He's suited to play the roles of psycho characters. Salman Khan still wants to be the macho man. His so-called little jokes how he moves his arms when he tells he's going to fly the airplane, aren't funny.Fortunately Katrina Kaif wasn't that horrible like she has been in her previous movies. Yes, she was a little bit annoying, but she is in an improving phase when it comes to acting.Zayed Khan was amazing. When I bought Main Hoon na on DVD I doubted this new guy whether he could act or not. This man did not disappoint me. The way he acted, shows that he improved in a short time, to be a greater actor than Salman Khan. The way Zayed looks at himself in the mirror and is disgusted by what he sees, shows how this man can act without words, just by his facial expressions. Wonderful! Last, but not least, the king of Bollywood; Anil Kapoor. What a wonderful actor! What a great performance. This man amazed me with his acting from when I was just a little boy. Movies like Karma, Parinda, Lamhe, Armaan and so many more. This man is a natural born actor. The way he plays his mentally ill character is outstanding! He plays his role with so much skills. I got moved by his acting. The movie got to a climax till the end, Anil Kapoor brings this movie to the higher climax. The way how Boman Irani kills this climax is disappointing.Boman Irani plays the father in law-to be of Salman Khan. He is also a doctor. At the end where he plays a tune is terrible! A serious doctor doesn't behave like that. Boman Irani is a miscast in this movie. I would like to have seen Anupam Kher in this role. Anupam and Anil both showed to be great in the movie Karma.I also liked the music in this film. It is a pity that the one beautiful music is played over and over again, but just in a different way. But it still is good music. The singer who sings the part that Anil Kapoor acts is very good. Not every singer can sing like that.All my credits goes to Anil Kapoor, at the end of the movie I would have given Anil Kapoor a standing ovation, if it wasn't for Boman Irani to kill my mood.

cybersupam I highly expected positive outcome from this film specially after seeing its first trailer in TV and promoting it as a musical. And also deeply impressed with the song Tu Meri Dost Hai from Rahman. But does it really deserve to disappoint its audience? If I think over this question then it is absolutely 'yes', Whenever any Subhash Ghai film is being made, and about to release first thing that comes in my mind is it must have these common subjects associated in the film. These subjects are – family, wealth, tradition and music. In this case Yuvvraaj is also not an exceptional. In brief, the whole story is about three brothers with numerous differences among themselves are in target of owning the rights of their properties after their father's demise. Not only this, besides there is another globe which is concerned to music. After all this is a Shubash Ghai film.At first I have to mention is of casting, which is considerable. Then comes performance. Throughout the whole movie only Anil Kapoor is in his form to entertain the audience from his side though he plays something very unusual role in his career. Even that I didn't expect his unique role before finally catching the film.What to say about Salman!!! He is the one who always play similar type of role which is always related to conspiracy, jealous, bossy and domination. I was so shocked about 2 years before when it was rumoured that he was casted in this film by Shubash Ghai. I couldn't believe it then, but now ultimately I finished watching. OK there is nothing new from Salman in judgment of his performance, character and the role he is offered in Yuvvraaj. His body language, facial expression, speaking manner and dressing looks are not different from his other 10 films. It shows he doesn't commit himself seriously to bring out reality in the character in every movie. It is clear all cannot become either Aamir Khan or Kamal Hassan.Last but not the least of all three brothers Danesh, performed by Zayed Khan. I don't know when will Zayed be offered for an award winning role in his career. Not even a single film I have in mind to prove that he is an excellent actor. His previous flops like Mission Istanbul or Speed were really senseless and lower grade movies. Here too I was completely disappointed by him.But again, Boman Irani is always and all time interesting actor whose sense of humour is precious to any movie where he is involved with. He is really a brilliant actor, and in Yuvvraaj his role could have also done by Anupam Kher, but anyway Boman was an excellent choice. Now come to Subhash Ghai? He has lost his creative ideas and cannot cope up with the present generation audiences, and thus he again provided this kind of outdated script. Moreover these days it is already common in Bollywood stories about brothers rivaling with each other for wealth and money. And this is the exact reason for bombing this movie in box-office. His last movie that audiences as well as critics accepted was his Taal (or before this Pardes which was a masterpiece). It was followed a hat-trick with 3 continuous flops Yaadein, Kisna and Black & White. Now Yuvvraaj reached to fourth serial flop. SO BETTER NOT TO EXPECT MUCH FROM HIM IN THE COMING FUTURE.