Welcome to Bollywood- the largest film industry in the world, churning out more than 300 films a year. What's famous about these movies is the filmy "ishtyle". Most masala movies are known to leave us challenging our logic, and sometimes, education. Now this was a movie that have left me absolutely dumbstruck.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham: ( I apolise to the director if I have spelt the movie name fallaciously. I should have probably checked with the numerologist before typing). The situation is somewhat like this. SRK has been kicked out of his house by the patriarch Amitabh Bachchan for marrying a girl (kajol) below their social status. So SRK, along with Kajol and her little sister pack off to London with just a few pennies in their pocket. Somehow in 10 years, they have a sprawling house in London thatwould put even houses from the Barjatya mush factory to shame. In the second half, Kajol's sister has as overnight transition, from a small town tomboy to a snobbish bimbette( now played by Kareena Kapoor). Now SRK's little brother (played by Hrithik in the 2nd half) goes home after 10 years to find out that bade bhaiya has been thrown out ages ago. You may wonder how he didnt find out all these years. Didnt he ever call home or visit in the vacations? In true Hindi film style, he promises his "maa" that he will bring back her "laadla beta". So he sets off, to London, to find his "big brother" (Does that ring a bell somewhere?). As soon as he lands in London, he gets admission to a certain college almost instantaneously. What's even better (or convenient), is that he bumps into Kareena on his first day of college. And of course, he recognises her and remembers their conversations of 10 years ago (and so does she), even though they had met just a few times. Hats off to him for his terrific memory! Hrithik informs Kareena about his master plan and his promise to mommy dearest. When Hrithik meets SRK, the latter has absolutely no clue that this is his little brother, the person who lived in the very house as him. I guess his memory wasnt as effective. Anyway, SRK allows Hrithik to be a guest in his house and the story coninues. The climax too, was rather predictable, with Amitabh suddenly landing in London (in his private aircraft, neverthless). All's well that ends well, Daddy dearest asks his son to forgive him and come back home. Phew!
More to come ahead....
