silvan-desouza VVC made several great films like PARINDA(1989) In 1942 Love Story he reunites with Jackie, Anil, Anupam Kher and brings yet another good film The film is completely a fiction and holds no true story of real independence struggle(as far as my knowledge) People looking out for historical accuracy should not watch the film The film was in news as it was the last film music maestro RD Burman composed music for. The film was released after his death. Though Ghatak and Gang delayed films with Burman's music released much later in 1996 and 2000 respectively. The film starts with hanging of Anil Kapoor and then is told in flashback where during the chaos of struggle of independence Anil and Manisha fall in love. The first half focuses more on the love story with songs breaking in every 10 minutes, All the brilliant songs are in the first half the subplot of Anupam Kher is superbly handled and also the track of Anil's father and Danny's subplot too. The story takes off at interval after Jackie enters the frame and then the focus is on nationalism and patriotism. The film manages to hold your attention and make you feel for the viewers though it's a bit melodramatic yet the handling is brilliant The ending also isn't realistic yet it works with the patriotism element VVC does a great job, his expertise shows in drama and crowd scenes too Music by RD Burman is classic, every song is brilliant and most are still known of, Ek Ladki, Kuch Naa Kaho, Rim Jhim, Pyaar Hua Chupke se every song is a classic, Rut Na Jaana is also memorable Yeh Safar by Sivaji Chattopadhyaya is superb too their placements is too quick especially in first half thoughAmongst performances The film has a wide range of actors Anil Kapoor does a great job as usual playing the romantic lover to the patriotic hero, he does a great job Jackie Shroff comes in the second half but does a superb job too again in a VVC film he always stole the show Manisha Koirala looks beautiful and acts brilliantly, a far cry from her previous days and later recent days. Amongst rest Sushma Seth is usual, Manohar Singh is terrific Danny is admirable in his role, Anupam Kher excels in his role as usual Pramod Moutho(for once the good guy) does a great job too Raghuvir Yadav is superb too Brian Glover is theatrical in his stereotypical bad British guy role. Chandni as Chanda is goodThe film was an average at the box office but yet it's remembered especially for it's music

ank_jabberwocky1 "1942 A Love story" is a portray of a beautiful love story with the backdrop of the Indian struggle for freedom.The plot is still the same of a love story but unlike other Bollywood movies the villains are not the parents but the political turmoil of 1942.Vidhu Vinod who was just three movie old when he made this movie teams up with the genius Sanjay Leela Bhansali ( screenplay) to deliver a movie which is definitely the best of 93.With an impressive star cast of Anil Kapoor, Prem , Jackie Shroff,Danny, Ashish Vidyarthi and Anupam Kher this one could have never gone wrong.The story runs on two parallel lines one is the love story between Rajjo(Manisha Koirala) and Narender(Anil Kapoor). The other story is about the assassination of general Douglas.THe music of the movie is absolutely amazing R.D.Burman delivers yet another masterpiece which was unfortunately his last. Manisha Koirala fits so well in the role of an innocent and beautiful young girl.THe introductory scene of Manisha Koirala is absolutely amazing."Ek Ladki KO " and Kuch Na Kaho are one of the best pasteurized songs. Kuch Na Kaho gets you into the moment so well.THe on screen kiss if definitely one of the best on the Indian screen.Javed Akhtar wrote the songs that are just a brilliant example of superb poetry.THe songs are a part of the story and since they are so good you don't get irritated when they pop up unlike other Hindi movies.The story takes a sharp turn just before the interval after the death of Anupam Kher when Manisha Koirala is rescued by Jackie Shroff and the conditions forces Anil Kapoor to jump into the struggle of Indian independence.performance wise Jackie steals the show delivering the role of a young and self driven freedom fighter he is able to portray the emotions and feelings to picture perfect.BUt that does not undermines the performances of other actors.I give this movie a 9 out of 10 a must watch for people who believe that Indian cinema is not dead yet and there are great film- makers who will deliver the best when ever they could

chickof80s As an ABCD (An American Born Confused Desi) I wanted to make my first Bollywood hit a memorable one...and that this movie was!While keeping to a simple plot and common theme of love in a war-torn country, the struggles are just and portrayed more seriously than other "love during war" films...I won't give away the terrific ending, but I will tell you that it is a happy one, and though it is common for Hindi films to have a happy ending, a love story with a happy ending never gets old, does it not?The only thing non ABCD'ers will find odd/curious is the fact that the movie frequently took a "break" for the characters to lip-sync a song about how they felt. I liked it, but for the first five seconds I was like, "Why are we having a music video in the middle of the movie??"Overall I give this movie 5 stars out of 4. Is it because I love any Bollywood film? Is it because I'm an ABCD? Is it because I'm a hopeless romantic? I don't know, but I highly recommend you see 1942: A Love Story!

Danny Ledonne Blending musical poetry with epic spectacle, "1942: A Love Story" stands as a definitive work of Indian filmmaking. As the film follows a pair of lovers through the Indian uprising against imperialist Britain, traditional Indian song is used to juxtapose the harsh realities of an oppressed people. Though the film is grand in size, the fact that a small core of characters inhabits the plot makes for an easily understood picture, even while reading subtitles as I did."1942" celebrates the people of India and their struggle for independence. When compared to traditional American films dealing with political revolt, this film wins over in heart. When compared to traditional American musicals of the 1950s and 60s, "1942" displays a deeper social conscience and a more solid grasp on narrative storytelling. Above all, "1942" provides entertainment with a rich cultural tapestry.