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This is yet another
emotional and traditional tale from the makers of the all time box office hit,
Hum Aapke Hai Kaun. But does it deliver what it promises? Eligible
bachelor, Prem, may not be ready for marriage but agrees to meet Poonam just to
please his dad. Soon
an awkward, formal exchange of words grows into a deep, meaningful conversation
as Prem and Poonam discover they are soul mates.
Poonam, an orphan, is cared for by her uncle but her aunt is jealous of Poonam's
beauty, simplicity and charm, as her own daughter Rajni is overshadowed.
Prem and Poonam hit it off on their first date and soon they are engaged. They
decide to get married in six months.
But just when everything is set for the wedding, a crisis develops putting their
love through a series of trials and tribulations. Filled
with romance and colourful family rituals, the first half moves at a sluggish
space. It
is not until after the intermission that Vivah fully engrosses the viewer
with its emotionally shocking-twist typically Sooraj Barjatya style. Shahid
Kapoor excels as Prem, especially with his mature performance in the emotional
scenes. Amrita Rao (as the subdued, but docile Poonam) not only looks stunning
but reaffirms her versatality as an actress. The
other members of the cast provide able support to the central characters.
This
family wholesome entertainer is for the Hum Aapke Hai Kaun fans who love
to reminisce about Indian traditional values which are a thing of the past in
this modern day society. Vivah
has been very well received by the UK audience proving yet again that Hindi films
which fail at the Indian box office often seem to triumph in the UK due to its
appreciation of Indian cultural values. Reviewed
by Manish Gajjar
麻豆官网首页入口 Bollywood Correspondent | 
