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Director
Indra Kumar’s Rishtey (meaning ‘Relationship’) is the story of Sooraj
(Anil Kapoor), a low paid boxer who falls for Komal (Karishma Kapoor),
the daughter of a rich businessman, Yashpal Choudhary (Amrish Puri).
Unfortunately
Yashpal finds this union totally unacceptable due to Sooraj’s low
financial status.
Nevertheless,
Komal, his only daughter, goes against her father’s wishes by marrying
the love of her life.
All
seems well until one fine day she finds another woman in her home
who claims to be Sooraj’s mistress.
Without
further investigations an angry Komal retaliates by leaving her
husband and her house.
It
is at this point in time that Yashpal takes advantage of the situation.
He begins to sow the seeds of hatred between Sooraj and Komal.
Further
tension ensues when Komal gives birth to a baby boy.
Sooraj
being the proud father, soon learns of Yashpal’s devious scheme
to eliminate the newly born and so ‘kidnaps’ his own child. He settles
in a far away village.
Seven
years have passed and once again faith brings these people face
to face.
When
Komal spots the father- son duo in the streets, she decides to take
custody of her son.
Hence
a courtroom battle unfolds. But a further angle comes in the form
of the sensual Viyjanthi (Shilpa Shetty), who falls in love with
Sooraj but he does not reciprocate.
Rishtey
on the whole has an impressive story which will keep the audience
engrossed throughout.
There
are several moments which will remain etched in minds well after
the film finishes due to director Indra Kumar’s slick execution.
Karishma’s
role as an anguished mother is impressive although it's reminiscent
of her last release, ‘Shakti – The Power’.
Overall
it is Shilpa Shetty who comes out a winner in this flick with her
impeccable comic timing and one-liners.
This
acts as a relief to a somewhat tension filled atmosphere between
Sooraj and Komal.
Actor
Anil Kapoor gives a shining performance, especially in the father-son
relationship.
‘Rishtey’
on the whole is a film full of love, laughter, mistrust and compassion.
It
portrays the triumph and tribulations faced by a family.
It's
definitely worth a trip to your nearest multiplex considering that
it’s a new entry at number seven in the UK top ten film charts.
Reviewed
by Manish Gajjar, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Shropshire’s Mr Bollywood. |
