This is not your typical Bollywood movie in that it doesn't end all happy. So be prepared to be sad. That being said, it is still a wonderful film with interesting subplots concerning family, religion, and embracing the truth even when it hurts.
"SO SO"
Written By: Satya Shodhak
I am not a huge fan of NRI based movies. This movie is not too bad. I like Preity Zinta a lot and so I am giving this movie three stars and not the one that I feel it should get. The comedy with the neighboring girl who is blindfolded because she is going on blind date is very contrived and foolish. But hey Saif looks like a really nice chap and I could watch this movie again just for Preity Zinta. I would of course like to delete all scenes of Shah Rukh Khan.
"Worth Watching"
Written By: Jennifer Hopfinger
The American dream isn't always everything it's cracked up to be. There may be lots of opportunities in the U.S., but success and happiness are still hard to come by here. 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' is a story of three Indians living in exciting New York City, struggling personally, and stuck in an impossible love triangle.
Naina (Preity Zinta) is a young woman working on her MBA and dealing with problems at home. She's depressed over her father's suicide and worried about her stressed-out mother, Jenny (Jaya Bachchan), who's trying to raise her much-younger brother, Shiv, and sister, Gia, while working to keep the failing family restaurant afloat. Jenny's mother-in-law, Dadi, lives with them, and she cruelly blames Jenny for her son's death and ignores Gia because she's adopted. Dadi is also pressuring Naina to agree to an arranged marriage, but Naina is incapable of giving her heart to anyone.
Naina has one bright spot in her life--her friend Rohit (Saif Ali Khan), who attends business school with her. Rohit is a nice, good-looking, wealthy guy, who's constantly hitting on women, and for some inexplicable reason, he keeps striking out. He doesn't find the drab and doleful Naina attractive--nor is she interested in him--but they enjoy each other's company.
Things get so bad at Naina's house that the family prays for an angel to rescue them--and one arrives when Aman (Shahrukh Khan) moves into the neighborhood. He immediately endears himself to everyone he meets--except Naina, who finds his forwardness off-putting--and he starts solving all their problems, including Naina's, because he loves her. He eventually inspires her to smile again, and she begins to love him back, but they can't be together, for reasons revealed later in the film. Rohit sees the new, lively Naina differently--as more than a friend.
The film was helmed by debutant director Nikhil Advani (who went on to direct 'Salaam-E-Ishq' in 2007 and 'Chandni Chowk to China' in 2009), but it was co-written and produced by Karan Johar, who's known for directing romantic dramas set in Western countries, such as 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' (2001) and 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' (2006), and Johar's earmarks are all over 'Kal Ho Naa Ho.' His signature themes and style--ranging from parent worship to gay innuendo--make the film sing. And the Naina-Aman-Rohit love triangle gets straightened out in typical Johar fashion--with an emotional bulldozer.
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"Get a box of tissues before you watch this incredible movie"
Written By: D. C. Sterling
What a great Bollywood movie this is--excellent plot, great acting, wonderful song and dance numbers, and you get to cry at the end. This is the first movie I've seen the famous SRK in, and he steals the show. Now I know why he's as popular as he is.
My favorite song and dance number is Pretty Woman. Next comes the title song, which is very beautiful, with profound lyrics, and a haunting melody. I've played these two songs over and over again on the dvd.
I don't think I've cried so much during a movie as I did with this one, which shows how incredible SRK's acting ability is. He is totally believable in his character. He made me laugh at his happy-go-lucky, free spirit, and his singing and dancing were wonderful to watch. Then you get to see his sad, melancholy side and your heart just melts.
The other characters were very good, too, and altogether, a real family was accurately portrayed, with all of its ups and downs, assets and flaws. I think that's what made this movie so special to me--it was REAL, not fake. Just get your hankies out, or a box of tissues, because you'll need them (which is a good thing!).
I highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys Bollywood movies and SRK in particular.
"Best Bollywood movie I have ever seen"
Written By: gowannajo
Awesome! I love humor and romance in movies and this one has tons of both. The music and dancing is such fun to watch and listen to. I bawled my eyes out at the end, which is in my opinion the a sign of a truly moving movie. They really made me care for the characters. Great job!
"Sad but lovely"
"SO SO"
"Get a box of tissues before you watch this incredible movie"
