Let me get this straight this is one of the best movies of year.. If an actor is making commercial…  

Let me get this straight this is one of the best movies of year.. If an actor is making commercial movies more often than there comes a time in his life when audience get sick of his usual attitude towards selection of script.Then the actor starts to realize that now time has come to let everyone know that he got some acting skills.This was the situation of Shah Rukh Khan.His last few movies were all commercial with Fan being an exception.It was his time to return and shut all of his critics.But man o man how did he comeback.Truly sensational. Now let's get back to movie. Preview(No spoilers): Movie is about a girl who is desperate who is fighting all the hardships of life.Her on again off again love life until she meets this middle aged psychiatrist Jehangir which teaches her how to be free, how to say no to life, how to live it in your own way. Direction:As everybody here knows that movie's director is Gauri Shinde.She debuted with English Vinglish which was both commercial and critical success.This is Gauri's second directorial venture and she totally nailed it.Movie is almost as flawless as it gets.I rarely found a glitch in it.Indeed the movie shows her hard work. Acting:As movie's mainly focused on Alia Bhatt's character so let's first discuss her. She gives her truly best and her character was brought to life by her.She is god gifted and has a lot of talent. This girl will surely go a long way in her career. And then there is Shah Rukh Khan.I actually watched this movie because of him.Earlier this year his Fan was released.The movie didn't do well on Box Office but was a really great movie and SRK nailed both the characters.Like Fan he was the main highlight of the Dear Zindagi too.His sarcasm his cuteness and above all his acting in this movie is absolutely out of the world.As he faced a lot of criticism for Dilwal,Happy New Year,Chennai Express etc but now he is back to shut all of his critics. Cinematography:Movie does well in this section too.It was interesting how the story progressed with time. Story:Story is as simple as it gets and yet very complicated.It was very thought provoking.It changes the way you look at your life at your destiny.Story is pure work of class and hard work put in by Gauri Shinde. Overall:Overall the movie is very likable.Even hours later of watching it it stayed on top of my mind. Pros:+Shah Rukh back to his best. +Great and flawless story. +Cinematography +All the hard work put in by whole team Cons:None that I can find. At the end I strongly recommend it to everyone to go and watch this movie. Its one in a million type of movie.Don't miss it 

Dear Gauri Shinde, Thanks for gifting us a story where the journey is more important than the…  

Dear Gauri Shinde, Thanks for gifting us a story where the journey is more important than the destination. One needs courage to make an intrusive film on a young individual's internal complications and involve us in her expedition. Eventually the therapeutic route engulfs us to an extent that we start our quest for happiness within our imperfection existence. And therein lies your success, your ability to convey some simple yet deep statements about Life without striking with a sledgehammer to prove your point. And thankfully there's no excessive drama – what a beauty!! Yeah, the narrative is verbose but those dialogues are so free flowing and real. Many a times I didn't feel like watching a movie. Thanks again, for gifting us Dr Jehangir "Jugs" Khan. A life-mentor like him around can prompt any soul to sing "Love you Zindagi". Lots of thanks for giving Shah Rukh Khan a scope for a restained performance. His gentle, calm aura is infectious. And it seems Alia Bhatt can't go wrong... Dear Zindagi belongs to her and it is yet another triumph for this young talent. Also, convey my note to your casting director for the flawless casting (one who played Jackie is my fav), Laxman Utekar for the cinematography & Amit Trivedi (ofcourse). The protagonist's issues are very urban centric and the decision to release it only 1100 screens is spot-on. Be it problem of house wives or millennial, you seem to hit the right chords... These two beautifully crafted slice-of-life films surely make you a sought after director in my list. A heartfelt film with all heart & heart……and the statement on parenting.. Yours thankfully, An ardent (& momentarily happy) cine-lover P.S : "you and only you is the teacher of your School of life" - a much required statement that should flow into our psyche.... 

Dear Zindagi Simple, sweet and beautiful. Gauri Shinde proves it again with her tremendous skill of…  

Dear Zindagi Simple, sweet and beautiful. Gauri Shinde proves it again with her tremendous skill of writing. Alia Bhatt is an apt for this role and she worked hard on it too. The story is quite practical, so you can relate to it too which makes it more interesting and dialogues are written perfectly, so the movie just kind of flows. But that's where you get stuck, because the movie builds up way too much for you to start expecting something out of the box, but turns out to be quite ordinary, which maybe makes it more special. A must watch for the confused kids out there. 

*** This review may contain spoilers *** Relationships are actually very simple. Unless, we start…  

*** This review may contain spoilers *** Relationships are actually very simple. Unless, we start putting every responsibility on one person to take care of each aspect of our life. Usually, that's a life partner. And that's where the simplicity ends. Perhaps that's why being friends is simpler and maybe the whole concept of marriage is flawed. Maybe not. Maybe we put too much pressure on that one person to take care of all dimensions of our life whereas we fell in love with that person for less than those dimensions. Children need validation and love. Unconditional love. And every one of us fears abandonment. Some more, some less. But we all have that fear based on our experiences. I do too. Just like you. Which is why perhaps we fear commitment. We fear giving it all. And we leave the other person before they can leave us, giving us a sense of power. The reality being we can never sustain any relationship that becomes more than just friends. If you've been abandoned by anyone you loved from all your heart, then the next time, you will love but you will not give it all, you'll not give your heart completely, knowing that 10% of your heart needs to be with you, just so you can sustain, breathe and stay alive while the other 90% is being broken. But then comes a thin line of not being able to stay in a commitment versus being on the defensive. Knowing that this is not permanent. One slight mistake and things will flip and you'll be abandoned once again. Is that something you can relate with? You bet! The movie evokes various emotions and more than that, a few questions. Why can't we have multiple soulmates for different things, different areas of interest in life? Why can't we have an intellectual soulmate, a cup of coffee soulmate, a professional soulmate, a funny soulmate, etc. that connect with us in different areas of life aka that fit like a jigsaw piece in a puzzle? Can one person do all these things? Not fair to that one person and this is why perhaps relationships fail? Why can't a woman have relationships with men before settling with one to find a good fit? Why is she labeled in our so-called-advanced society and men have no issues having multiple relationships? Why does a woman not have a choice? Why are we constantly looking to seek validation from our society? When we say "Log Kya Kahengey" who are these people we keep talking about? Why are we told to suppress our feelings of sadness, hatred, anger to keep the peace? If we don't learn how to express our emotions, how do we express love? Is our emotional system "Gadbadaya"? Is love one-dimensional? What are we seeking with having a life-long partner? Do our fears govern our relationships? Is fear a good thing? Can we trust people again after having abandoned once? How do we protect ourselves from getting hurt? Is it worth trusting people? Can we give without expecting? Do we all have a list of 5 safe people in our lives where we can be completely ourselves without any fear, any judgment and feel completely free? How does the next person that comes along compare with the level of safety with the 5 people that exist? Are relationships extremely dysfunctional in our society? Are we really independent or are we lying to ourselves? Are relationships complex or simple? Or are we making them complex by over-analyzing them? Can science and lectures supersede basic human instinct of just loving unconditionally and not being extremely selfish or extremely selfless? It felt like I read a book on a simple journey of a girl Kaira who fears getting abandoned and how her relationships suffer as a result of this fear. How she goes about suppressing her feelings all her life and not confront her fears, becomes passive-aggressive with the way she expresses her emotions. Perhaps not even knowing what her fears are. The movie is an experience for sure. You can read a few books that it seems to have derived its philosophies from or just experience the emotions with the movie. 

After English Vinglish, Gauri Shinde is Back with Bang! She Directed the film very well. Music is…  

After English Vinglish, Gauri Shinde is Back with Bang! She Directed the film very well. Music is simply Soulful, #LoveYouZindagi is already HIT Among the Youth. Cinematography is Eye Catching. Watertight Story & Screenplay. There is no dull moment throughout the flick. Fast Paced First & Second Half. That's the USP of the film. Classy Production Designing, Editing is Sharp & Crispy. Climax is simply Outstanding. Dialogues are well written & wonderful at many places. The show belongs to Alia Bhatt, Alia looks stunning and surrenders herself completely to the director's vision and delivers a knockout performance. The film will make even the skeptics take a note of Alia's talent, as she handles several challenging episodes in the film like a seasoned, mature performer. Her lengthy sequence in the climax is absolutely terrific. Shahrukh Khan Steals the Show all the Way. He gave Top Notch Performance. He is the REAL KING of Bollywood. What a Terrific Performance by him! His best film since My Name Is Khan? Also, outstanding Performances by all Supporting Actors Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi & Ali Zafar. On the whole, DEAR ZINDAGI is a remarkable motion picture. It's amusing, emotional, heartrending and also insightful. An inspiring film with an overwhelming message. A must-watch for Youth. Strongly Recommended to all of u..!! 10/10 

After English Vinglish, Gauri Shinde is Back with Bang! She Directed the film very well. Music is…  

After English Vinglish, Gauri Shinde is Back with Bang! She Directed the film very well. Music is simply Soulful, #LoveYouZindagi is already HIT Among the Youth. Cinematography is Eye Catching. Watertight Story & Screenplay. There is no dull moment throughout the flick. Fast Paced First & Second Half. That's the USP of the film. Classy Production Designing, Editing is Sharp & Crispy. Climax is simply Outstanding. Dialogues are well written & wonderful at many places. The show belongs to Alia Bhatt, Alia looks stunning and surrenders herself completely to the director's vision and delivers a knockout performance. The film will make even the skeptics take a note of Alia's talent, as she handles several challenging episodes in the film like a seasoned, mature performer. Her lengthy sequence in the climax is absolutely terrific. Shahrukh Khan Steals the Show all the Way. He gave Top Notch Performance. He is the REAL KING of Bollywood. What a Terrific Performance by him! His best film since My Name Is Khan? Also, outstanding Performances by all Supporting Actors Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi & Ali Zafar. On the whole, DEAR ZINDAGI is a remarkable motion picture. It's amusing, emotional, heartrending and also insightful. An inspiring film with an overwhelming message. A must-watch for Youth. Strongly Recommended to all of u..!! 10/10 

Why do I want to write the 4th comment on The Dear Zindagi? I am not sure - almost everything that…  

Why do I want to write the 4th comment on The Dear Zindagi? I am not sure - almost everything that could be possibly said about it has been said. But like so many other people who wrote comments, I was and am profoundly moved by this simple and eloquent depiction of hope and friendship and redemption. The only other movie I have ever seen that effects me as strongly is To Kill a Mockingbird. Both movies leave me feeling cleaner for having watched them. I didn't intend to see this movie at all: I do not like simple movies and I don't normally watch them. , I check out this movie and watch it and it makes me feel better." At the time, I thought that was very strange. I absolutely would not watch under any circumstance or things that I had seen too many times already., so I watched it. I have watched it four times since then and it gets better with every showing. No action, no special effects - just a girl seeking help with her life. The fourth best movie I have ever seen. I do not judge it by it's technical merits - I don't really care about that. I have read that ShahRukh Khan have a small role but when I watched it this role really matters a lot. They may have the best technique or be the most influential motion pictures ever made, but not the best. The best movies are ones that touch the soul. It takes a movie like The Dear Zindagi to touch the soul. 

A beautiful cinematic experience. This movie makes you: laugh, shed a few good tears, feel happy,…  

A beautiful cinematic experience. This movie makes you: laugh, shed a few good tears, feel happy, rethink about your own life, fall in love with Alia, fall in love with SRK all over again. To add to these, it has lovely direction, cinematography and background score! When it comes to acting, everyone has done a fab job. Alia is winning best actress award for sure. SRK was the right choice for this supporting role; I am so glad a Superstar like him agreed to do this role. All other actors were perfect too. After Zoya Akhtar, Gauri Shinde brings new hope to storytelling in Bollywood. Go watch it at a theater near u! Its high time Indian audience supports movies like these. Love you Zindagi! 

The impeccable performance of Alia Bhatt (her best till date) and the irresistible charm of Shah…  

The impeccable performance of Alia Bhatt (her best till date) and the irresistible charm of Shah Rukh Khan as an actor and not as a superstar plus the slice of life cache that cuts its path to the urban heart strings manages to stir the soul of the multiplex audience, although appeal may not be as deep or long-lasting as Gauri Shinde's magical debut ENGLISH VINGLISH. Director Gauri has brought out facets of SRK’s personality never seen before. Can’t wait for them to come together again. We can safely assume there r now 2 Gauri-s in SRK life.#DearZindagi Dear Zindagi will take aliaa to the next level & SRK no need any level Once he’s there in #DearZindagi, srk is all there. He takes over the show, as only he can. He is in almost every frame. what a delight to see him shed his habitual mannerisms, to give a completely natural unaffected gentle & moving performance. Anyways Gauri's narration is free flowing like water and absorbing though the script gets more talkative in the second half and gets locked in the indoors failing to explore the exotic beauty of Goa to its full potential. DEAR ZINDAGI is a film of top acting powers and phenomenal Direction. Must Watch 

Finally saw Dear Zindagi. I hope this one isn't as exaggerated as my previous reviews. Gauri Shinde…  

Finally saw Dear Zindagi. I hope this one isn't as exaggerated as my previous reviews. Gauri Shinde is a really brilliant director, she knows how make good characters by casting perfect actors in them. Alia Bhatt plays the role of a life time. She is excellent through out the movie. The character has extreme depth and very well written. Her performance is almost as good as her role in Udta Punjab if not better. Shah Rukh Khan is a breath of fresh air. Right from the first scene to his final scene. His and Alia Bhatt's chemistry was brilliant. Great Role by him. Ali Zafar, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi and Aditya Roy Kapur are extremely well placed and help Kiara's story move forward. Pluses- Story, Acting, Cinematography, Second half, The scenes which feature Srk and Alia. The family moments of Kiara and her family, her Friends. The execution of the entire movie from event to event. The whole final act which leaves you in a happy mood. The breakdown sequence. The maturity in the direction which takes the movie into a new level. The Dialogues given to SRK. Negatives- The music is good but isn't great. The Editing in the first half could have been better. If you have enjoyed movies like Wake Up Sid, Kapoor and Sons Rockstar, Queen, English Vinglish . Go for this one. One of the best movies of the year. Something which has come kind of close to Udta Punjab. 

Let me get this straight this is one of the best movies of year.. If an actor is making commercial…  

Let me get this straight this is one of the best movies of year.. If an actor is making commercial movies more often than there comes a time in his life when audience get sick of his usual attitude towards selection of script.Then the actor starts to realize that now time has come to let everyone know that he got some acting skills.This was the situation of Shah Rukh Khan.His last few movies were all commercial with Fan being an exception.It was his time to return and shut all of his critics.But man o man how did he comeback.Truly sensational. Now let's get back to movie. Preview(No spoilers): Movie is about a girl who is desperate who is fighting all the hardships of life.Her on again off again love life until she meets this middle aged psychiatrist Jehangir which teaches her how to be free, how to say no to life, how to live it in your own way. Direction:As everybody here knows that movie's director is Gauri Shinde.She debuted with English Vinglish which was both commercial and critical success.This is Gauri's second directorial venture and she totally nailed it.Movie is almost as flawless as it gets.I rarely found a glitch in it.Indeed the movie shows her hard work. Acting:As movie's mainly focused on Alia Bhatt's character so let's first discuss her. She gives her truly best and her character was brought to life by her.She is god gifted and has a lot of talent. This girl will surely go a long way in her career. And then there is Shah Rukh Khan.I actually watched this movie because of him.Earlier this year his Fan was released.The movie didn't do well on Box Office but was a really great movie and SRK nailed both the characters.Like Fan he was the main highlight of the Dear Zindagi too.His sarcasm his cuteness and above all his acting in this movie is absolutely out of the world.As he faced a lot of criticism for Dilwal,Happy New Year,Chennai Express etc but now he is back to shut all of his critics. Cinematography:Movie does well in this section too.It was interesting how the story progressed with time. Story:Story is as simple as it gets and yet very complicated.It was very thought provoking.It changes the way you look at your life at your destiny.Story is pure work of class and hard work put in by Gauri Shinde. Overall:Overall the movie is very likable.Even hours later of watching it it stayed on top of my mind. Pros:+Shah Rukh back to his best. +Great and flawless story. +Cinematography +All the hard work put in by whole team Cons:None that I can find. At the end I strongly recommend it to everyone to go and watch this movie. Its one in a million type of movie.Don't miss it