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Expectations
for Armaan have been running high and quite rightly so.
After
all, first time director, Honey Irani has also written the script
with the help of lyricist Javed Aktar.
Add
to this a lethal pairing of Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor and
we end up with a product definitely fit for Cannes 2003!
Bollywood
has produced films in the past depicting the lives of doctors but
thanks to Honey Irani's approach, we revisit the same formula with
added freshness and zest!
Dr.
Sinha (Amitabh), a reputed doctor, dreams of turning his small hospital
into a medical complex, equipped with the latest technology.
His
adopted son, Akash (Anil) a neurosurgeon, is equally devoted towards
fulfilling his father's dreams.
Enter
Soniya Kapoor (Preity), a rich and arrogant woman used to having
her own way.
So
when her path crosses with Akash, she decides to have him for herself.
Meanwhile,
Akash who is oblivious of Sonia's intentions is only too happy in
the company of Neha, a fellow doctor working at the hospital.
Soon
the death of Dr.Sinha sees a new awakening for Akash who finally
learns about the 'financial agreement'.
He
decides to sacrifice his own love in order to fullfill his father's
dreams. So
he marries Sonia and tries to forget Neha.
But
the constant clashes which arise between the couple escalate to
a point where Sonia meets with an accident.
The
film reaches a high point from here on, as Akash ends up in a dilemma
. . .
If
his operation on Sonia proves unsuccessful he will be branded a
murderer but if he succeeds, he will be leading a life of hell with
this arrogant woman.
The
writer in Honey Irani leads the viewer to a surprising climax.
She
makes the audience explore the intricacy of human relationships
and exposes the vulnerability of the individuals.
Shankar-Ehsan-Loy
of Dil Chahta Hai fame provides a soothing score once again
especially with the song meri zindagi mein aye.
Debutante
director Honey Irani succeeds in bringing out the best from Anil
Kapoor who is divided between loyalty and love.
Gracy
Singh gives a pleasant performance but somewhat gets over shadowed
by the superb acting of Priety Zinta.
Amitabh
Bachchan gives an outstanding performance.
Just
by watching him in one of the film's crucial scenes involving an
injured boy shows what a great asset he is to Bollywood.
On
the whole Armaan is a film full of freshness and style; a
combination rarely witnessed in today's Bollywood films.
So
do take a 'dekho' at this one. It's definitely worth a trip to the
cinema!
Reviewed
by Manish Gajjar, 麻豆官网首页入口 Shropshire鈥檚 Mr Bollywood. |
