Mausam - Movie Review
‘Mausam’ was one of the most awaited films of 2011. Expectation from the film was sky high for several reasons. First, it was the directional debut of an ace actor of TV and cinema Pankaj Kapoor. Secondly, for the first time the film brings together the young and charismatic Jodi Sonam Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor. Thirdly, the soulful music of the film raises the expectation of the audience. Last but not the least, the promo of the film has done half part of the job. It was very much liked by the cine-goers.‘Mausam’ is a timeless love epic. In various seasons, various circumstances the two lovers cross their paths but unfortunately they could not meet as one after another terrorist attack drifted them apart. The journey from a simple village to an air force officer ground is full of happenings.Pankaj Kapoor has penned the story for his son and when a director penned any story for his own son, it happens to be his all time best and he leaves no stone untouched to make a film of his lifetime and the same thing happened with the accomplished actor of Bollywood Pankaj Kapoor. He went on and on with his writings and mixed up various incidents in his story which in spite of doing good caused harm to the script.It is a story about Harry (Shahid Kapoor) of Mallukot and Kashmiri gal Aayat (Sonam Kapoor). Harry and Aayat came to know each other when Aayat came to stay with her aunty (Supriya Pathak) in Mallukot due to unrest in the state. It was a love of first sight. They have sweet memories in the gallis and mohala of Mallukot. Love was at the peak when Aayat was forced to move with her family to Mumbai. Years pass by; season changes the two lovers meet at various intervals at various circumstances in different places.By the time when Aayat moved to Mumbai with her family, Harry gets a call from the Indian air force. The two lovers separated before their love story meet the end and they again meet after seven years in Scotland. Harry and Aayat’s mohabat takes you to various eye catching locations form Mallukot to Scotland and from Switzerland to Ahmedabad. Incidences like Ayodhya dispute, Mumbai Bomb blast, Kargil war, September 11 attack, and Gujarat riots parts them again and again.When the duo meets in Scotland, they still love each other and romance again started to bloom between them.The biggest loophole of the film is the screenplay. It goes on and on without full stop and comma. So many political incidences in a simple three hour script proved too heavy for the audince.‘Mausam’ is a big budget film but unfortunately, the film could not impress the audience. Undoubtedly, Pankaj Kapoor was a first rate actor but he could not provide a water-tight script. Pritam’s music was ear-soothing. Binod Pradhan's cinematography is first-rate.
Speaking about performances, Shahid Kapoor’s has given his cent percent to his father’s film, he rocks as a simple town boy and on uniform of an air force officer. In the short tenure of her filmy career, this is the first time Sonam Kapoor has portrayed a simple girl with salwar kameez and she to a great extend has been able to do justice to the role. Other star casts like Supriya Pathak Kapur, Anupam Kher, Manoj Pahwa did their job well.In the nutshell, ‘Mausam’ could not live up to the expectation of the audience. The film is stressed too long and the audience lost interest in the mid-way.
‘Mausam’ was one of the most awaited films of 2011. Expectation from the film was sky high for several reasons. First, it was the directional debut of an ace actor of TV and cinema Pankaj Kapoor. Secondly, for the first time the film brings together the young and charismatic Jodi Sonam Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor. Thirdly, the soulful music of the film raises the expectation of the audience. Last but not the least, the promo of the film has done half part of the job. It was very much liked by the cine-goers.‘Mausam’ is a timeless love epic. In various seasons, various circumstances the two lovers cross their paths but unfortunately they could not meet as one after another terrorist attack drifted them apart. The journey from a simple village to an air force officer ground is full of happenings.
Pankaj Kapoor has penned the story for his son and when a director penned any story for his own son, it happens to be his all time best and he leaves no stone untouched to make a film of his lifetime and the same thing happened with the accomplished actor of Bollywood Pankaj Kapoor. He went on and on with his writings and mixed up various incidents in his story which in spite of doing good caused harm to the script.
It is a story about Harry (Shahid Kapoor) of Mallukot and Kashmiri gal Aayat (Sonam Kapoor). Harry and Aayat came to know each other when Aayat came to stay with her aunty (Supriya Pathak) in Mallukot due to unrest in the state. It was a love of first sight. They have sweet memories in the gallis and mohala of Mallukot. Love was at the peak when Aayat was forced to move with her family to Mumbai. Years pass by; season changes the two lovers meet at various intervals at various circumstances in different places.
By the time when Aayat moved to Mumbai with her family, Harry gets a call from the Indian air force. The two lovers separated before their love story meet the end and they again meet after seven years in Scotland. Harry and Aayat’s mohabat takes you to various eye catching locations form Mallukot to Scotland and from Switzerland to Ahmedabad. Incidences like Ayodhya dispute, Mumbai Bomb blast, Kargil war, September 11 attack, and Gujarat riots parts them again and again.
When the duo meets in Scotland, they still love each other and romance again started to bloom between them.
The biggest loophole of the film is the screenplay. It goes on and on without full stop and comma. So many political incidences in a simple three hour script proved too heavy for the audince.
‘Mausam’ is a big budget film but unfortunately, the film could not impress the audience. Undoubtedly, Pankaj Kapoor was a first rate actor but he could not provide a water-tight script. Pritam’s music was ear-soothing. Binod Pradhan's cinematography is first-rate.
Speaking about performances, Shahid Kapoor’s has given his cent percent to his father’s film, he rocks as a simple town boy and on uniform of an air force officer. In the short tenure of her filmy career, this is the first time Sonam Kapoor has portrayed a simple girl with salwar kameez and she to a great extend has been able to do justice to the role. Other star casts like Supriya Pathak Kapur, Anupam Kher, Manoj Pahwa did their job well.
Speaking about performances, Shahid Kapoor’s has given his cent percent to his father’s film, he rocks as a simple town boy and on uniform of an air force officer. In the short tenure of her filmy career, this is the first time Sonam Kapoor has portrayed a simple girl with salwar kameez and she to a great extend has been able to do justice to the role. Other star casts like Supriya Pathak Kapur, Anupam Kher, Manoj Pahwa did their job well.
In the nutshell, ‘Mausam’ could not live up to the expectation of the audience. The film is stressed too long and the audience lost interest in the mid-way.
Mausam - Music Review
The expectation from the album of ‘Mausam’ is sky high. Firstly, versatile actor Pankaj Kapoor debuts as a director with ‘Mausam’ and he would not leave any stone unturned to make the music of Mausam a musical epitome. Secondly, as we all know Shahid Kapoor is associated with chartbuster music that creates musical bonanza. The film means a lot to Sonam Kapoor and to provide justice to the chemistry of first time paired, Shahid and Sonam it is important that music should be ear-soothing and touchy.Pankaj Kapoor has put the mammoth task of helming the music of Mausam to ace music composer of the present day, Pritam. Irshad Kamil has penned the lyrics of ‘Mausam’. The album has altogether six songs and each one different in composition.
The album opens with 'Rabba Mein Toh Mar Gaya Oye' by Shahid Mallya. The song is a treat to the ear, beautifully sung by the new singer, very original in offering. The song reminds one of ‘Ajj Din Chadeya” from Love Aaj Kal. From the lyrics it can be drawn that here the boy goes gaga over a beautiful lass.
The second track that follows is ‘Sajh Dhak Ke’. Since the film is set in Punjab as the backdrop, so without bhabra and Punjabi naach gaaana, the music won’t be complete. Here Mika flaunts his musical Jadoo and crooned the number with full energy. The remix of the song, ‘Club Mix’ and ‘Desi Mix’ are equally energizing.
The third track goes as ‘Ik Tu Hi Tu Hi’. This song has a pure feeling, very original in presentation. The song begins by Ustad Sultan but soon Hans Raj Hans takes the chord of the song in his hand and sung it so beautifully. Hans Raj Hans pure voice, Ishad’s touchy wordings and Pritam awesome composition makes the song one of the best tracks of ‘Mausam’.
The fourth track of the album sounds, ‘Poore Se Zara Sa Kam Nahin’ sung by Rashid Khan. It is a sad track sung by Ustad Rashid Khan. Very pure and original in approach. It speaks how the protagonist in deep love longing for his lost love.
Then comes‘Aag Lage Us Aag Ko’ by Karsan Das Sargathia. It is a situational track. The song is very loud and unfortunately fails to make a place in your heart. It is a festive season track that falls in the line of ‘Dholi Taaro’ from ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’.
The last but not the least song is ‘Mallo Malli’ crooned by Tochi Raina. It is a great party number and out and out a Punjabi number, high on beats.
The last but not the least song is ‘Mallo Malli’ crooned by Tochi Raina. It is a great party number and out and out a Punjabi number, high on beats.
In the nutshell, ‘Mausam’ again proves Pritam’s prowess. The music of ‘Mausam ‘will greatly contribute to the film’ success.
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