![]() It's an exceedingly old formula for a romantic comedy given a fresh new spin by a storyteller who picks moments from ordinary lives and converts them into a celebration of life and love. Bantering bum-chums at the surface but sharing a much deeper bond underneath - all their friends can see that the twosome are made for each other. While the supporting cast of friends are both real and tangible, at the core of this romantic musical are Jai (Imran) and Aditi (Genelia) who are 'best friends' in the coolest sense of the term. The bunch of collegians here take their cues from Farhan Akhtar's "Dil Chahta Hai", Rakeysh Mehra's "Rang De Basanti" and even Karan Johar's "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", but the plot is endearing and fairly original despite the derivative echoes. ![]() It's not only about the way the characters' exuberant yearnings connect with the audience, it's also about the casual, free-flowing events and dialogues in the narrative that give the characters an edge over other urbane youngsters who have come and gone in the past. Abbas Tyrewala's directorial debut, which stars newcomer Imran Khan, has a certain sparkling spirit, a zest for living life and a certain zing about the way the characters look at life and love.
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