Gypsi Bates This retelling of the Prisoner of Zenda is a thoroughly enjoyable Diwali film full of action, romance, and family. Salman Kahn did an admirable job of playing the dual roles, but Sonam Kapoor was a bit stilted. The supporting cast was good, the music fun, and the classic plot a pleasure.

jvikas-96250 Post their last outing – 'Samrat & Co.' – an experiment which failed miserably, Rajshri are back to their principles ! To give the much needed impetus, Barjatiyas have banked on Salman – the "Prem" and the magic works !!! PRDP is a clean family entertainer with a good mix of everything one can think of – family drama & relationships, family emotions (extremes of enmity and love), romance, heartbreaks, a pinch of comedy and action, and good traditional feel music to back them all. The story is descent and borrows principles and feel of the epic - Ramayana, though it is predictable at times reminding of something similar which we may have seen in the past. One may find few loopholes and over-stretched scenes in the script, but they are tolerable when you compare with the overall impact created. Cinematography & graphics – the sets are lavish and visually appealing; moments are well captured & worth appreciating. Screenplay, editing & direction – sensibly thought and executed, could have been more crispier considering that it is a 3 hour long flick, nonetheless it is engaging and the length doesn't bother you too much. Dialogues – it is one of the highlights (a teaser – "har family me problem hai, par wo khushnaseeb hai jiski family hoti hai"). Music – HR's traditional compositions are a big plus; all songs are aptly placed and the lyrics plus music carries the mood and story forward. Performances – With Bhajrangi Bhaijaan behind and now this one, Salman's message is loud and clear – don't come to theaters for my brand, I will give you substance. Really, it is Salman as "Prem dilwale" all the way with his amazing screen presence, comedy and emotions. In fact, there are many goose-bump moments created by him. Sonam is pretty and has done fair justice. All side characters are excellent with special reference to the oldie – Anupam. To sum up, amidst overdose of commercial movies in recent times, this one stands out and touches you, though giving a 80's-90's feel. Bottomline: "A perfect Diwali gift for traditional cine goers" Rating: 3.75/5

dhemm-2 As has been mentioned this is a take on the Prince and the Pauper story that may not appeal to those who are into art films and like to sit around discussing and dissecting a film's philosophical nuances. If, on the other hand, you simply like a fun story, gorgeous sets, and yes, the occasional over-the-top scene, this can be a thoroughly enjoyable tale of a man who is willing to put the woman he loves ahead of himself. I speak neither Hindi nor Punjabi, so I can only go by what I read into the English subtitles, and the first ones I had were out of sync by 20 to 60 seconds which was a bit confusing to say the least, but after obtaining a proper sub file I enjoyed the show.

dharmendra-tolani As the folklore goes, Salman Khan was so impressed with The Prestige that he gave its DVD to Sanjay Leela Bhansali(SLB) in the hope that SLB would cast him in its remake. Well, SLB made Guzaarish - which was a pretty lame adaptation of The Prestige and didn't cast Salman in it.So angered was Salman by this insult that he publicly announced that 'Koi Kutta bhi Guzaarish dekhne nahin gaya'.At the same time Salman kept his hopes alive. Though with Dhoom 3, Aaamir khan also stole some bits from The Prestige. With PRDP, Salman hit the jackpot. Although, not a copy of The Prestige, Salman stole the double role bit. Sonam Kapoor is another actress who hasn't had a lot of luck with SLB after her debut with him in Saanwariya. For both Salman and Sonam, it was their last movie with SLB.Another thing to be noted about Dhoom 3 and PRDP is that in both the movies, audience came to know about the secret about the double role pretty soon. Quite unlike The Prestige where the audience had to wait almost till the end.Last observation is that it's the second time Salman Khan has turned Rajput Savior in a movie, first one being Veer. On the other hand, Aamir Khan loves to play a Rajput.