Aditya Chopra has gone back to the very basics of film making. Simple sets, simple script and a well defined role for all of his characters make Rab Ne bana Di Jodi a simple treat. Surprisingly it lacks all the foreign locales and snow clad mountains but still manages to hold you. A romantic saga through and through, the film drips of all things that you associate with Yash Raj through the years but still comes away with being fresh.
Coming to performances – SRK is brilliant. As Surinder Sahni and then as Raj, he is as different as chalk and cheese. But yet as lovable in both his forms. The emotional takes are lovely and definitely do strike a chord in most of us. Debutant Anushka Sharma is a real find! She is leaps and bounds above Deepika Padukone who debuted opposite the King Khan last year. She has a very bright career ahead of her. Her beauty is not the usual fair skin, light eyed variety but yet her face keeps you looking at her without blinking. A big thumbs up for her, for sure! Vinay Pathak has done an equally good job in his small but very important role. As SRK’s best mate, he provides the all important support system for Surinder Sahni.
The film is just under three hours and still it ensures you enjoy all of it – something most films in 2008 haven’t been able to do!.
Way to go SRK, "STRONGLY RECOMMENDED"