I love this movie so much

Just perfect...

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

I saw this movie a few days ago although I really don't like watching movies of Abhishek Bachchan but still I had some hopes cause it was directed by Rakeysh Mehra whose last movie was really a class act . The movie starts badly and keeps its momentum to the max. I was so disgusted by the first half of the movie that I thought quite a few times to leave the movie however the movie had some big names like Om Puri,Atul Kulkarni,Prem Chopra so waited for the movie to take a U turn but it kept moving on the same track . The direction is really awful . Prakash Mehra must have completed the shooting in a weeks time or so .It is really difficult to accept that the same person had created a gem like "RANG DE BASANTI"Then comes Abhishek Bachchan to make things worse . I really don't understand why he does things like that what he does on screen cause the only thing missing in his movies is ACTING . Almost all his movies have one thing in common and that is the portray of ARROGANCE . The more he tries to act the more he looks ARROGANT . The only thing seems to be working in his favor is the word "BACHCHAN" .Music of the movie is really awesome . AR Rahman as always has done justice with music and it has some real nice tracks to offer .Rest of the cast has nothing much to do so they tried their level best to deliver they were being offered to .Final quote ...One of the worst movies of all time . If IMDb could have allowed negative marking . My score for this movie could have been -10/10 . -5 for the direction and -5 for Abhishek Arrogant Bachchan .

After two viewings I decided to give this movie a SHORT review on my opinions and thoughts. After the hugely successful movie 'Rang de basanti', Rakesh Mehra returns after 3 years to give a account of the life of people of Dehli. The movie depicts his perceptions. As he stated also that within he has added his own experiences. Firstly I am not disappointed but rather surprised by the outcome. Unfortunately in my opinion he has not managed to live up to my expectations in comparison to his previous venture. This movie does not have the same standard of level as 'rang de' but is somewhat in a different league.The movie depicts a journey of Dehli through Abhishek's character who comes from New York with his grandma (wahdeea Rehman). There he encounters many diverse people and bonds with them. The characters ranging from Sonam Kappor to Om Puri and Vjay Raaz seem very realistic and one at time can relate to them. Unfortunately the movie does not rely on a solid base plot therefore the 2 hours and 30 mins can seem quiet long. It was pleasant to see that there was a limited use of a background score in movie. This actually added an atmosphere to the interactions between the people. To some extent I was slightly disappointed with the way Abhishek's character was displayed on screen. To me he did not seem like an n.r.i, neither behave much like one. If his character was written more better, it would have been interesting to see how he would be adapting to the conditions of the surroundings. There was a lot of scope to incorporate many more plot devices but Mr Mehra for some reason did not feel to overlook them. Instead he presented to us many issues from arranged marriages to religious feuds.Performances wise Sonam Kapoor was a delight to watch. She portrayed her character with great ease. She has matured to a large extent since 'saawariya'. Vijay Raaz was humorous despite being fearful at the same time. However I give good credit to the scriptwriter for attempting to do something different.

Chandni Chowk can be an awe-inspiring place to be in, not only for its popular eateries and shops which date back to the last century, but also because in essence it represents the quintessential Delhi or more appropriately a "mini India'. For Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi-6, this celebrated locality provides an inspiring backdrop to an episodical tale about a handful of characters that are as diverse as the city itself and who represent the one billion population of the Indian republic.Mehra has often insisted that the city of Delhi is a pivotal character in the film rather than being a mere backdrop. He couldn't have been more correct. Old Delhi in particular, where the film is set, is a living symbol of the country's contrasting cultures and beliefs and also a reminder of her rich past epitomized largely by the bygone Mughal era.In Delhi-6, Mehra along with his gifted writers (Prasoon Joshi and Kamlesh Pandey) exploit this fact with panache to present characters that have been handpicked from every corner of the country; who convey a myriad of emotions and actions. These are everyday-characters that you can relate to easily and you may as well see yourself in one of them. The main protagonists of the film are Roshan and Bittu. Roshan (Abhishek Bachchan) is an Indian American visiting India for the first time with his ailing grandmother (Waheeda Rahman). His supposedly short visit to drop his Dadi in Chandni Chowk turns out to be much longer when he embarks on a journey to discover his ancestral country's rich culture, diverse religions, conflicting beliefs and a neighbourhood of distinct individuals including Bittu (Sonam Kapoor) for whom he develops a liking.Bittu on the other hand is a middle-class girl who wants to be independent and make a name for herself by participating in the reality show, Indian Idol, but only to be stopped by her old-fashioned conservative father, Madan Gopal (Om Puri). Other notable characters include that of Jalebi (Divya Dutta) who is considered to be an untouchable in public but at the same time exploited as an object of sexual pleasure in private company; and Inspector Ranvijay (Vijay Raaz), a stubborn and corrupted neighborhood cop who enjoys being the boss wherever he goes.The beast within is very cleverly represented by the Kala Bandar (Monkey Man) who is shown to be creating a menace throughout the city disrupting peace and harmony and is also the cause of many unpleasant events that unfold post-intermission, chiefly that of the divide between Hindus and Muslims. Numerous other small but significant nuances give considerable depth and a deeper meaning to the film; there are two of them which stand out, the symbolic scene where a pregnant cow gives birth to its calf in the middle of a busy road which is considered sacred and the unconditional love that Roshan receives from his neighbors on his arrival in Chandni Chowk despite meeting them for the first time, portraying the fact that even if those people are just normal middle class citizens, they have a big heart and they lead a content and happy life by spreading love around them. The latter is synonymous with what Delhi is popularly known to be – "Dilwalon ki Dilli".Providing ample support as the film's protagonists are the two leads, Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor. Sonam's stunning debut in Saawariya was only a small glimpse of her acting prowess. She has evolved into a very fine actor with Delhi-6 and apart from looking more beautiful than ever, she delivers a very dignified performance. Unlike in her debut vehicle, she has dealt with a more diverse set of emotions in this film, from being cheerful to expressing rebellion and anger. Abhishek Bachchan does not have too many lines to say but he uses that silence to his advantage, combines it with brilliant expressions and gestures, and lights up every frame he occupies. Given the right character and director, this often underrated actor can do wonders.Binod Pradhan's cinematography is best termed as intimate. It is evident from the film's stunning visuals that he loves every corner of the walled city and with his long-proved expertise with the camera, he gives shape to the director's vision flawlessly, never once going over the top and maintaining perfect balance between depth and clarity. The Jama Masjid, Ram Leela and the climax have been especially well shot. Dialogues are effective throughout and thought-provoking at times. Editing by P.S. Bharthi is very well done which limits the film's length to an acceptable 2 hours 18 minutes running time.Also laudable are the production design by Samir Chanda and appealing choreography (Masakali, Genda Phool) by Vaibhavi Merchant. Dil Gira Dafatan has been innovatively choreographed where the characters from Chandni Chowk, even the actors from the Ram Leela, are transported to New York's Times Square. Although the purpose of this fantasized sequence may only be clear to the discerning audience, it still looks appealing enough to please anyone and everyone.Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had shot two contrasting versions of the film's ending and if you have been an ardent follower of Mehra's previous films, then the finale of Delhi-6, in which Mehra has tried to play safe, may surprise you which will quite likely be met with differences in opinions. Nevertheless, Delhi-6 is an unforgettable cinematic experience. A universal film in all respects, connoisseurs of good cinema will lap it up whole heartedly. It is that rare gem of a film that will be remembered and discussed for many more years to come.I go with 8* Stars. Very highly recommended.

Thankfully I wasn't sucked into all the hype of this film and just watched it months after its release, after the dust had settled down with the immense flak it was receiving. But to put it succinctly, the only thing wrong about Delhi 6 is that Rakesh Mehra made it after RDB. Period. Nothing more, nothing less.Had Rakesh opted to depart from the norm and do a completely different genre of a film- yes, then maybe, he would have pulled it off well, but a film like Delhi 6, which had the shades of RDB in it, certainly is not the wisest of choices for a follow up. Delhi 6 is like a toned-down RDB, less impacting, much more mellow, and just like anything- its expectations that would hinder one from enjoying it. From the way it had been criticized, I was expecting a heavily metaphorical film with abstract narration all over- I wasn't expecting much, and thats exactly why I give it a 9, because it exceeded my low expectations.I couldn't help but to think that the film is receiving this flak because of the strong anti-Abhishek sentiment, with many feeling that Abhi hadn't been aggressive enough in the film. But, thats the whole point of the film. That precisely is the USP of the film. Roshan is not a participant, the entire film is a journey through Roshan's eyes as to how he transformed from a mere observer of the society and later on became an active participant. He may not be your regular society-changing hero, but that is exactly Rakesh's intentions in this film. To just show to the audiences what he himself had seen through his eyes.The film's theme is also very self-reflective. The only major metaphor of the film is about self-reflection. It is a direct satire commentary- sending a clear message that we fail to look in the mirrors to see the evil and good inside us, and instead we believe that God will do the good, and that your neighbor or the person across the street is the evil element. It may had made some feel uncomfortable watching this film as well, as it prompts you to take a look in the mirror. One need not take a long, hard look to understand the so-called 'too metaphorical' way in which this film has been done. Yes, there is a metaphor, but its a well done metaphor, not one that is difficult to comprehend or one which is too abstract.Admittedly, the film does have its flaws, editing could have been slicker to say the least, there are parts which simply drag the length beyond much necessity- but here I have to credit Binod Pradhan for capturing the essence of Delhi. The last time I was transported to a location in which a film is based on was in the 2006 Tamil film Paruthi Veeran, which took me to the dry, dusty, vast open village in Madurai, and Delhi 6 follows suit. I was at Chandi Chowk, or to put it simply, I felt like I was transported to Delhi 6 myself with Binod's camera-work capturing everything about the city.Music is certainly great as usual by AR Rahman, but again, Delhi 6 required more silence than noise, thus the entire film was made in a similar way, passive characters- passive, slow music, there's something about the city that is always larger than the people, thats what Rakesh had showed in this film. 'Dil Gira Gaaftan' however, came somewhat needlessly, while 'Kaala Bandar' and 'Gehnda Pool' were shot without much fuss and just relied on Abhi's body language to be pictured, which he certainly did well. Being a Hindu, 'Arziyan' was such a serene listening experience that it became one of my favorite all-time songs, and I was glad the song came repeatedly in the whole film and was an essential backbone to the picture.Some characters could have been developed in more depth, but the assortment of characters, especially those of Boman Irani, Atul Kulkarni, and Om Puri were all interesting to watch and definitely went well with me. Unlike many other viewers, I wasn't expecting typical Bolly romance build up between Abhi and Sonam thus I wasn't disappointed there as well. Sonam is just another assortment along with many other characters, and Roshan happens to fall in love with her- period.And i think she did well enough for the screen time she was given. And the film essentially lacked in showing the 'good people' inside the characters essentially. When Abhi says 'Indian works, the people make it work'- the second part of that phrase is eluded and underdeveloped throughout this film, and this is why I'm taking a star off my rating.8.68/10 I would readily buy a Delhi 6 DVD when it comes out and keep it in my collection. It might be one of the very few films that is heavily criticized by the so-called pros but loved by me. But, heck, I enjoyed it, and I don't mind watching it again and again and again.Yeh Delhi He Mere Yaar, Bas Ishq Mohabbat Pyaar.