Movie Name : Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
Release Date : Feb 10, 2012
Rating : 3.75/5
Star Cast : Imran Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak, Ram Kapoor
Director : Shakun Batra
Producer : Karan Johar, Ronnie Screwvala and Hiroo Johar.
Music : Amit Trivedi.
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Story:
An architect Rahul Kapoor (Imran Khan) and hairstylist Raina Braganza (Kareena Kapoor) are strangers and jobless. The duo happen to bump into each other on the Christmas Eve and eventually get high on drinks. But hell breaks loose for society conscious Rahul (who hails from an elite class), when he discovers himself married to Raina the next morning.
On the contrary, free-spirited Raina is super-chilled about the situation, which surprises Rahul, but later he falls for this very quality of Raina. Instead of feeling awkward, they become thick friends and file a divorce in the court.
Raina introduces him to her family and deeply in love with Raina; Rahul gets the second blow when Raina shows no inclination towards HIM as far as love is concerned. What happens next is an interesting watch.
Script Analysis:
Ayesha Devitre and Shakun Batra’s story is quite new for the Indian audience because here, a girl and a boy get married and then come close to each other during the period needed to end the marriage. Their screenplay is designed to appeal mainly to the youngsters in the cities.
In other words, the drama, like the thought, is very urbane and while it will be enjoyed by the multiplex and city audiences, it won’t quite be lapped up or, in some cases, even understood too well by the audience in the smaller centres and of the single-screens.
The first half starts off very well and the target audience enjoys the introduction of the various principal characters and the squabbles between Rahul and Riana.
But the pre-interval portion also has its weak moments as it becomes slow after a point of time. The second half is much better and several scenes stand out for their brilliant conception, enactment and, of course, execution. Perhaps, the best part of the screenplay is that it is fresh and, therefore, not predictable, a quality very evident in the climax too.
Among the truly well-written scenes are the one in which Rahul and Riana have a misunderstanding in India, the showdown of Rahul with his parents, the one in which Rahul’s dad knots the tie for his son and the initial scenes of Rahul with his parents in Las Vegas. Dialogues, penned by the duo, are entertaining and, again, will be enjoyed more by the city folk.
Artists Performances:
Imran Khan does an excellent job as the uptight son of dominating parents. He is superb in scenes showing him feeling awkward in the presence of his overbearing parents. His showdown scene at the dinner table is undoubtedly his best in the film.
Kareena Kapoor is extraordinary. She underplays her bubbly character with such elan that one can’t but admire her. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Kareena has lived the role of Riana Braganza. She looks terrific. The too make for a lovely pair.
The scene of misunderstanding between Rahul and Riana and the aftermath have been beautifully done by both, Imran and Kareena.
Boman Irani is absolutely fabulous. His body language and facial expressions deserve distinction marks. Ratna Pathak Shah is just too lovely. Her acting makes her character so believable. Ram Kapoor lends admirable support. As his wife, Dena Lewis is first-rate. Nikhil Kapoor is endearing as Riana’s easy-going father. Zenobia Shroff is good as her mother.
Manasi Scott and Mukul Chaddha provide the necessary support as Riana’s sister and brother-in-law. Rajesh Khattar, Preeti (as his wife) and Zeus (as his son) lend admirable support. Sonia Mehra is alright. Others do as required.
Direction:
The climax of the film justifies the entire narration and why the characters react in a certain way thus, initial verdict, a cocktail of many films falls flat. The director could have taken the liberty of adding new elements to the film, which would have made it a flawless venture.
The director makes it up for the missing chemistry between Imran-Kareena as he showcases one-sided love. A wonderful moment is created when real-life sweethearts Imran-Avantika do a cameo in the song ‘Auntyji’.
Techinicians:
Music speaks volumes and goes with the flow of the story but can’t make it to chartbusters list, besides the title song. Cinematography is ‘A’ class. Dialogues are too casual that leaves them slightly punch-less at certain occasions. Editing is the saviour as it keeps the film short and crisp.