Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

A boy loses job- the boy is frustrated- the boy meets a girl full of life – the boy falls in love – then …. Before drawing into any conclusion about "so cliché" I would have revealed the marvelous ending of "Ek Main aur Ek tu" but that would have been a crime. Ek Main Aur Ek Tu is typical yet a fresh take on urban relationship. Rarely a bollywood romantic movie arrives which is devoid of melodrama and loud inane dialogs. The trend had been started with Imtiaz Ali which is lapped by these new directors. Shakun Batra's "EK main aur ek tu" is one such breath of fresh air coming surprisingly from Dharma Productions which believes in "over-the-top" sequences. Like any love story EMAET is a story of a boy and a girl who are totally opposite in their upbringing and characters. Rahul is a shy introvert architect who is in search of his true self thanks to his over-dominating parents – his mother, a socialite who wants everything to be prim proper and his father, a businessman who wants him to reach the top. On the other hand Riana Braganza is a bubbly girl full of life who takes life as it is without any planning. Such contrasting characters had only one element in common – Loss (one at emotional level and another at professional level). With their breezy encounter in a psychiatrist's chamber they began their journey which land into a false marriage under drunken state and there-in. There is nothing much in the story but it's real execution which will appeal to those who are fed up with larger than life films. Shakun Batra and Ayesha DeVitre's story might not be fresh but full credit goes to the writers to come up with real scenario and such an unconventional ending. The ending is probably the most practical and matured one which I am witnessing first time in any Hindi romantic film in last two decades. Shakun Batra's shows eye for detailing and we hope to see more decent stories coming from him. The humor of the film gels with the mood. Subtle, matured and trendy it never hams. He has the potential to be the next Imtiaz Ali. David Macdonald does a good job in camera while Asif Shaikh does a better job in editing department. The film has been trimmed down to 2 hours thus the proceedings never lost it's momentum. One of the best part of the film is Amit Trivedi – Amitabh Bhattacharya (music – lyrics) combo which has always worked. From Dev D to Udaan to No one killed Jessica this combo has successfully delivered some "hatke" soundtrack which grows on you. The situation and lyrics of "Gubbare" is probably one of the best picturised romantic songs in last few years. And a special mention to "Aunty" for it's outlandish lyrics. Bosco- Casear's choreography is appropriate and creative. Coming to the acting part Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor complimented each other. Imran Khan was restrained as Rahul, an architect who loses his job but feels afraid to tell his parents. His gradual transformation was done in a non-filmy passion which should appeal to those who loves mature drama. Kareena rocks as Riana who is someway similar to Jab We Met's Geet but more matured than her. The contrast between the two families is will depicted and seriously Ratna Pathak Shah and Boman Irani excel in the role of Rahul's parents. One wishes to see Ratna Pathak Shah more on screen with her flawless comic timing. The actors who played the various roles of Riana's family member are competent enough to leave their mark specially one who played Riana's father and the old lady who played the cute granny. Ram Kapoor makes his presence felt in an important cameo. Overall "Ek main aur ek Tu" is a perfectly average film which makes it unique in the current scenario where all films are trying to go over the top (literally). With it's simple yet practical ending the film strikes a chord and I hope there will be many more who will love the different ending , something rarely seen in Bollywood rom-coms.

unlike many of my friends I like the movie maybe because I could identify with it in some parts but frankly there are very few movies in Indian cinema on friendship between adult male and female.. there was this film bemisal where amitabh and rakhi's character had amazing chemistry but in all other movies friendship is ultimately morphed into love but not here another good thing was Vegas was not shown from a tourist perspective but from perspective of someone who lives there so unlike many other Indian movies which will show Vegas as strip club, casino and bars only ( well that is pretty much), here it is just a backdrop film was nicely paced with audience not feeling bored at any point of time but character of his parents were unbelievable..maybe some boss might treat their juniors that way but not father son there was its share of stereotyping when they show parents of kareena or imran but kareena had some good lines. Imran was wooden as usual and he never looked devastated on losing job or how shallow that kind of upbringing can make you was not apparenta better male lead and I would have given it a 10 ad yes songs were good but not DevD standard though the team is same here

cute! cute! wannabe cute! a cut (from Hollywood) and paste film which tries to harp on a platonic relationship (from the heroine's point of view) but the writers and the director are at a loss for words, so the easy way is to describe it is 'friendship' (how original!) just like they refer to the shrink or psychiatrist as psychologist in USA! this Indian with an American complex fare is a half baked (in the Vegas sun) version of umpteen 'man meets woman and one of them realizes its love' stories! and considering opposite poles attracting each other why doesn't someone simply copy Bullock and Affleck's 'Forces of nature'? and get over it. Imtiaz tried with Jab we met, and now this! nothing refreshing or original or different like some critics are praising it. the straight faced or zombie like mode with which the hero moves along with his voice over complements Imran as he doesn't have to make an effort! couldn't figure out why the heroine with a doting family is away working in Vegas? or why does she spat on the car window? from Vegas to Mumbai and back seemed as easy like hoping across to the suburbs! and the director succumbing to the writers' insensibility and taking the audience for granted conveniently conjures up the meeting between the hero and his mother! the good thing about Kareena is no eye bags. photography is commendable, and now when Indian movies are slotted into multiplex and single screens this one is truly meant to be seen on home video. about time Hollywood should also start dubbing romantic comedies and dramas in Hindi etc while releasing them in India, so the audience should know where Jab we met and Ek tu types are coming from. and please work on the casting. Imran as Ratna and Boman's son is just like Amitabh as Rishi or Shashi's brother! no match! and looking back Naseer and Ratna as Imran's parents in 'Jaane tu... ya jaane na' were indigestible! and this me too and hardly a romantic comedy (as romance is deflated by the heroine) literally gets corny at the end with the title: 'the beginning'. yeah right! when 'Ek main aur ekk tu' will give way to 'Ekk deewana tha' next Friday, an extra k in it too. and the spoiler is already in the promos. another 'christian' heroine telling the besotted hero she considers him only as a friend! (eyes rolling!) not forgetting 'Ek main...' lives up to the line in a song: 'Sab kuch wohi hai.... ' and u bet it is and that too under 2 hours! phew!

EK MAIN AUR EK TU (Movie Review) ONE LINER:Simply Sweet Salty Romance.EXPECTATIONS: New fresh pairing of IMRAN KHAN and KAREENA KAPOOR getting together for a rom-com at the edge of valentine's day, being produced by KARAN JOHAR. So definitely expectations were quite positive and in plusses..STORY & SCRIPT:The best thing of the story was that it was simple and straight wwhich made the film quite a good film. Script was very nice but could have been more tighter.DIRECTION:SHAKUN BATRA being a debut director have done a very decent job. He have made the film simple and gave a very new touch to the film which has not been seen in the BOLLYWOOD. Kind of a style of Hollywood rom-coms. Directed first half much better than the second half but the climax is directed very intelligently.. A nice addition to the new directors lot. He has not tried to complex anything or any extra emotions or any sort of tadka, ehich makes his style a bit unique than others.MUSIC:Expectations were more from EMET as music composer was also AMIT TRIVEDI. Actually it's very much a good album but still it could have been a much better album than this. The title track EK MAIN AUR EK TU is the best of the lot. Followed by AHATEIN.The picturizatio of songs is just brilliant as it also made just average songs worthful and u wana enjoy them especially video made AUNTY JI enjoyable which was a poor track.CASTING & ACTING:IMRAN KHAN was the best choice for hero's character here and he has performed it brilliantly. He has acted just too good. His expressions and timing was the best in his career. His one of the best performance. Specially in first half he overtakes even Kareena.KAREENA KAPOOR in avatar of western GEET from jab we met. She has played the role with ease. and she has acted very well and u always enjoy her character, Her presence is so fresh.Remaining in supporting roles the best is the actor played role of Kareena's father. he makes u laugh with his lines and acting.. BOMAN IRANI , RATNA PHATAK and RAM KAPOOR all were OK.PLUSSES & MINUSES: PLUSSES: 1. It's simplicity and straight forward attempt.2. Watch it for IMRAN KHAN. he has acted too well.3. The climax. its a brave attempt and very realistic.4. Movie's length.5. Imran & Kareena's fresh pairing and their chemistry.MINUSSES: 1. Second half is bit weak tha first half. script in second half could have been better.2. Music could have been better although it suits in video but still CONCLUSION:Overall a sweet simple rom com movie which enjoy from very start to very end.. You come out of theater smiling for sure. and a treat for VALENTINE's Day for sure. Wana relax, go Watch Ek Main Aur Ek Tu.RATINGS: 3.5/5.