Movies Review: Gori Tere Pyaar Mein

Cast: Imran Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Anupam KherDirection: Punit Malhotra

Rating: **1/2

I have always maintained that Karan Johar teaches his protégés well; they almost always get the entertainment quotient and the slick productions qualities right but alas that can’t be said about ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’.

 

 

The production is so slick that even when Dia Sharma (Kareena Kapoor Khan) and Sriram Venkat (Imran Khan) choose to stay in a dusty Gujarati village, they are always impeccably dressed. Imran’s white linen shirts don’t even have a speck of dust on them, Kareena’s kohl-lined eyes are always perfectly done and she exhibits the most extensive cotton kurta collection possible in a poor village. I guess she dresses immaculately to express solidarity with the impoverished village folk.

And this in effect is what exposes the inherent superfluousness of the plot. Sriram actually makes a very valid point when he erupts and blames Dia of being a hypocrite. The fundamental problem with ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’ is that there isn’t an iota of conviction in the narrative - whether it’s the heroine’s activism, the hero’s love for the heroine or the entire living-in-the-village, among-the-poor, understand-their-plight charade that they carry on throughout the second half.

What really doesn’t help their cause is the complete absence of chemistry between the film’s lead stars, Imran and Kareena. I understand that we have established at the onset that our social activist is older than our chocolate boy but that doesn’t mean that their relationship has to be asexual. There is not a single passionate embrace or kiss or even a look that can allude to some latent attraction underlying their relationship.

In fact, the only thing that rings true is how mechanically Sriram goes through the motions of an arranged marriage, even after the girl has told him that she is in love with someone else. So self-absorbed is our hero that he refuses to be the fall guy and insists that if she is so hopelessly in love, she should gather the courage to tell her parents. The director doesn’t romanticize the arranged marriage set-up nor is there any dramatic meltdown. And what really makes the situation funny is how deftly the prospective bride Vasudha (Shraddha Kapoor) manages to systematically brainwash our vulnerable hero into believing that he is still in love with his former girlfriend, and thus ensuring her escape. That I thought was really well played.

The film tends to gloss over a lot of real issues. Why take them up when you can’t do justice? Stick todil, dosti and friendship and you’ll have a winner all the way. Real issues just expose a pretentious approach and superficial concern for social causes like education, poverty, illegal land acquisition and sanitation.

‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’ is an insipid love story dragged down by a flimsy plot that limps on at a tedious pace... Read Full Review

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Saif Says Imran and Kareena make a lovely pair

Saif Ali Khan is quite excited about his actress wife Kareena Kapoor's upcoming film 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' and says she and Imran Khan make a "lovely pair" on screen. Kareena and Imran are teamed up for the second time after delivering 'Ek Main Aur Ek Tu', which was a hit. "I am looking forward to the film... It looks good. Imran and Kareena make a lovely pair," Saif said. Responding to a query, the actor said he and Kareena are ready to act together on screen provided the script is good. Saif was addressing reporters at a promotional event of his upcoming film 'Bullett Raja', last night. The event, scheduled to begin at 7 pm started at around 9 pm, with lead actors Saif, Sonakshi Sinha and Jimmy Shergill dancing to 'Tamanche Pe Disco'. In 'Bullet Raja', Saif will be playing the role of a Brahmin gangster while Sonakshi plays a struggling actress. Saif's character in this film reminds of 'Omkara' but the actor disagrees with the comparison.

"Lot of people think my role is same as that was in 'Omkara', but it is not so. I have usually played urban, western guy in films but this role is different. The role I am playing is from the interiors of India," Saif said. Sonakshi said it was a bit difficult and challenging for her to get the correct Bengali dialect for her character. The action packed entertainer is set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh-based mafia and deals with the underworld.

"There is a difference between action and violence. There is too much of violence in real world. We have shown gun fights, punches in the film. It is not only sex that is disturbing to watch on screen but blood and violence can also make you feel uncomfortable," Saif added.

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Salman Khan declared in the set of Bigg Boss 7 that Sharukh is his friend

The Sunday episode of controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss 7’ had a sweet surprise in store for Salman and Shah Rukh fans and admirers.  While the speculation is on about the equation between arch rivals Salman and Shah Rukh Khan post the epic hug they shared on Baba Siddiqui’s Iftaar party this year, it seems that the former’s heart is melting slowly and gradually.

On Sunday, actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Imran Khan were on the show to promote their upcoming film ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’. Amidst all the merrymaking on the stage, Imran Khan, who plays the role of a South Indian boy in the film, asked Salman whether he has enacted the character of a South Indian in any of his films? Salman said, ““No. I have never played a south Indian, but mere ‘friend’ Shah Rukh Khan bane the south Indian ‘Ra.One’ mein,” (but my friend Shah Rukh Khan played a South Indian in ‘Ra.One’). This surprising statement was followed up with a round of loud cheer from the audiences and even Imran and Kareena.

Now this makes us wonder whether Salman and SRK reconcile like good friends in near future or are the two superstars going to keep us on the tenterhooks with more such startling statements.

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Shraddha Kapoor did not charge fee for Gori Tere Pyaar Mein

Newcomer Shraddha Kapoor, who will be seen in Karan Johar's home production Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, has apparently not charged any fees for her role.

"Shraddha liked the script and wanted to work with the banner. She agreed to come on board instantly without any remuneration. Her role isn't a lengthy one, but she plays an important part. Her role is crucial to the storyline," a source said.

"I bumped into Shraddha outside a theatre on the day I Hate Luv Storys released. I've known her since then. When we wrote the character of Vasudha, I had her in mind, so I met her and informed her about the role. She liked the script and came on board as a friend. We have credited her part as a friendly appearance," said movie's director Punit Malhotra.

The film features Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead.

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Shraddha Kapoor's look in Gori Tere Pyaar Mein revealed

Looks like Shraddha Kapoor is game for experimenting with her looks if a character demands so. The actress has beautifully donned the look of a South Indian girl for her small role in the forthcoming film Gori Tere Pyaar Mein.

Her new look from the movie was posted in a still by director Punit Malhotra on the microblogging website Twitter.

Dressed in a traditional South Indian sari with red and golden border matched with a red blouse, Shraddha, whose character name is Vasudha, has completed the look with a bindi, traditional neck piece, earrings, mangtika and flower in her hair.

"Here's presenting Vasudha...The very beautiful Shraddha Kapoor," Malhotra tweeted with the picture. The picture shows the sequence where she is getting engaged to the movie's male lead Imran Khan, who will essay a South Indian boy named Sriram.

A romantic comedy, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein features Kareena Kapoor in the female lead role. The actress, who is working as a social worker in the movie, will play Imran's love interest.

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein will hit theatres on November 22.

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