Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Review

Revisiting themes of abiding friendship and unrequited love again nearly after twenty years, this time Karan Johar displayed it, armed with maturity that comes with time and age. Working well within the environment that best suits him, that is wealthy good-looking NRI's, which are far away from tribunals of normal folks, Johar's craft is sensitive, whose biggest strength unarguably are its two leads,Ranvir and Anushka. These two characters are displayed bound by cheesy Indian songs from 80s. Anushka's deep affection remains firmly platonic for Ranvir. Aishwarya being unvanquishable villain, has dellivered lasting impression within her limited screen time. The actress conveys volumes in her last scene with minimal lines. In the end it is Ranvir Kapoor who is earning accolades and walks away with top honours,there is not one emotion in which he skipped a beat be it funny, emotional, sad or confused. The director had shown the emptiness in Ranvir's heart despite he has all the materialistic posessions which is palpable on-screen. If a movie transcends the boundaries of cinema ,this one has done it with emotions. Although the second half drags, the key to remain invested in the movie is by engaging in its characters. Karan Johar knows how to give a soft tissue cry when the lights come back,it is the art that has remained with him even his grammer has changed.