Wake Up Sid Review

Wake up Sid, directed by Ayan Mukherji brings out the story of two beautiful souls played by Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma amidst the land of dreams 'Bombay' (as used in the movie). The story is about Sid Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor) who is a rich spoiled brat does not care about life let alone college- loves partying and hanging out with friends. Swiping his credit card in every possible luxurious splurges, who cares about credit card statement! meets with Aisha (Konkona Sen Sharma) an aspiring writer all the way from Calcutta (Kolkata) at his college farewell party- they immediately bonded over their aspirations and dreams with a view of beautiful sea at Marine drive accompanying hot drink. Then it turned out helping her in shifting to her new flat, decorating it and celebrating her birthday (ditching his parents wedding anniversary). The movie strongly focused on these two stark characters how one is not ready to own up to their responsibilities and how another one is strongly independent. The infusion of these two characters, the molding and accepting themselves has been beautifully crafted through and through. The acting is so strong it gets under your skin. And last but not the least Mumbai city plays an integral part showing it can be really a softy at times- especially when it is raining and it is not always about how to survive. The romance, the friendship, life engulfs you literally.