Dev Alok
Saw this movie yesterday on DVD. I liked this movie but was left with a taste that it could have been so much better. Marriage between a Hindu and Muslim in India is very tough especially in a small town in UP. The behavior of some of the characters did feel strange and the director didn't do a good job developing these characters. Some of the fights and scuffles between Parma and Quereshis looked very unnatural. I am just surprised to see how few people died in this movie. Having said that about the movie I must say that I really liked Parineeti's performance. She was very convincing as a brash young girl who does fall in love even though she is somewhat aware of bad things that can happen. She is also very beautiful. I think she has a bright future in front of her.Arjun Kapoor did give a reasonable performance. However, I kept comparing him to Abhishek and Arjun kept losing in comparison.
Devesh
Ishaqzaade is the latest romantic movie release of the Yash Raj Films banner,and this time instead of being rom-com, they delivered us with a rom-action. Yes, Ishaqzaade reprises the classic formula of hindu boy falling in love with Muslim girl(although in the movie it's the opposite). Needless to say, expect big time trouble with this time around lots of bullets flying around with not a single policeman in view.Parma Chauhan is the grandson of opposition leader Surya Chauhan, whilst Zoya Qureshi is the daughter of the actual leader in power. While campaigning for her father in college, she gets involved in a clash, resulting in her slapping Parma. The latter decides to exact revenge by seducing her and then dumping her. He succeeds, but then things goes awry.Ishaqzaade brings back memories from the past where lovers fighted for their love. Despite being almost formulaic, the movie has many saving graces. Arjun Kapoor makes an eye catching debut, Gauhar Khan fits in her role as a glove and the chemistry between the lead actors is fantastic. They complement each other. Also the songs are superb, especially Pareshaan.Last but not least, Parineeti Chopra is fantabulous. She is the soul of the film, her portrayal of Zoya Qureshi is nothing short of brilliant. She impressed in Ladies vs Ricky Behl, and this time she performs on another level, being ferociously beautiful.All in all,Ishaqzaade is a decent fare, despite its needless violence and swearing. Watch it for the songs and Parineeti, she might be the next big thing.
Ketan Gupta
Ishaqzaade was an opportunity gone miss because of the weak direction and poor script. The only silver lining was stupendous performance by new comers Arjun Kapoor and Parineeta Chopra.In the midst of politics , gang-wars and hooligans two people from different cast and community fall for each other. However , their family never support their decision to get married due to Hindu-Muslim Fiasco. They escape and run for their life to plan and settle down away from the madding crowd but their destiny changes with fate.Habib Faisal ( Do Dooni Chaar) , adapts Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and transforms it into modern day drama with gang-wars , political clashes. The story is same as old wine in a new bottle but its the script which could have salvaged the film from falling into pit. Attempt was good showing the reality in the climax portraying the honor killings taking place in north India but drama fizzles out in the second half and doesn't give you an emotional feeling like the actual story and you walk out of the theater with mixed feelings. Some of the scenes do stand out like the one where Arjun Kapoor betrays Parineeta Chopra before interval and transformation of Arjun Kapoor from a baddie into a good guy. Amit Trivedi's music score and Rajit Barot's background needs special attention for the superb music they have given to the film. Cinematography is just about OK capturing the back drop of North Indian town. Art direction was poor. Dialogues are rowdy . Arjun kapoor stands out as a beginner and give a commendable performance. He is sure to get things going. Parineeta Chopra was loud in the initial reel but calms down and gives a good performance towards the end.So , Overall , an average flick which could have been made better but looses the steam afterwards !! Average 2/5
