Kaho Na Pyaar Hai

Cast : Hrithik Roshan, Amisha Patel, Abhishek, Satish Shah, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Mohnish Behl, Ashish Vidyarthi, Tanaaz Currim, Johny Lever

Director : Rakesh Roshan

Music : Rajesh Roshan

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: At Last, a great entertainer There’s something about Rakesh Roshan and comebacks! It's a combination that has a deadly effect on the box office. In Khoon Bhari Maang, we saw ugly duckling Rekha transform into glorious swan Rekha as she returns from the jaws of a crocodile to take her revenge... and give Rakesh Roshan a hit. In Karan Arjun, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan opt for the rebirth route and a superhit film. In Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, something similar happens with Hrithik Roshan. When Rohit (Hrithik) disappears, Raj (Hrithik again) makes his entry. The result? We think Rakesh Roshan has another hit on his hands. Well, of course, it is not as simple as that! There are other factors -- the music is good, the songs are catchy, the cinematography is appealing, the direction is unobtrusive and the story is actually 'different.' There is actually an element of novelty in the film -- though it is still a romance! Hrithik, as we said earlier, begins the film as Rohit, a young man with a good voice who dreams of dazzling the world with his songs. An orphan, he lives with his younger brother, Amit (Abhishek Sharma), and rents a room with the kindly D’Souzas (Farida Jalal, Satish Shah). Like many other young men, one day he spots Sonia (Amisha Patel). Both fall gloriously in love.... And if you think you can predict the rest of the story line based on this beginning, think again! For Rakesh Roshan has done a commendable job as director, subtly spicing this teenage love story with a hefty dose of suspense. The story in itself provides a pleasant element of change. Then, Rajesh Roshan's music is quite in the hummable variety. And Chand sitare, the first song in the film, is picturised well, setting the tone for the remainder. Whether it's the cruise song, Pyar ki kashti mein, or the Lucky Ali rendered Ek pal ka jeena or even the title song, the songs are good to watch. Thumbs up, Farah Khan! But it's not all hunky-dory. Once we cross the intermission barrier, the film does begin to flag a bit. The second half does not match the entertainment value of the first, it could definitely have been much slicker. Even the story seems to lose its pace a little towards the end. We also did feel Johny Lever was, for once, an unnecessary element. Kaho Naa... would actually have been better-off without his five-minute cameo. One must say Rakesh Roshan knew what he was doing when he cast Hrithik as the lead. The boy is good. The ease and style with which he dances, emotes, fights, makes one forget this is his debut film. He’s had to essay two different characters, and he’s done justice to both. He seems to be the most promising among the recent lot of star sons we have been subjected to. Of course, his looks have been a little over-hyped in the film, as every girl in town drools over him and goes, "Oooh, he’s so handsome!" Amisha Patel has also done a fair job. She may not be a classical beauty, but renders her character as a chirpy, spoilt 18-year-old quite well. Anupam Kher (who plays Amisha’s father) and Dalip Tahil are the bad guys. Sharad Saxena and Mohnish Behl’s roles as corrupt police inspectors are not even worth a mention. All in all, though, Kaho Naa… covers the brief. It is a good entertainer and, since that’s what films are supposed to do, you can head for the nearest theatre. - Rediff RATING BY HRITHIK.NET Story A+ Ending A+ Acting A+ Music A+ Over All A+ OUTSTANDING

Synopsis

Rohit (Hrithik Roshan) and his kid brother (Abhishek) live as paying guests with a lovable but childless couple (Satish Shah and Farida Jalal). Rohit falls in love with Sonia, the daughter (Amisha Patel) of a business tycoon, but her father doesn't approve of the match because of the class barrier. Rohit then sets off to make a name for himself but is murdered. Shattered, Sonia leaves for her uncle's place in New Zealand but meets Rohit's lookalike Raj (Hrithik in a double role). She once again returns to India but Raj is smitten by her and follows her, only to narrowly escape being killed himself. Sonia and Raja are forced to run away, which is when they discover that Rohit was murdered because he was witness to the murder of a police commissioner. The finale of the film reveals how Sonia and Raja unmask the evil doers and fall in love in the process. courtesy of : filmfare

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Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai promises much

There is heartening news for the film industry. It appears the six month-old jinx of failures is over and better days are here at last. Rakesh Roshan’s Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai has stormed the box-office. The initial reports and opening collections are electrifying. Industry sources even predict Kaho Naa... may well be the biggest hit of 2000. No other recent release was greeted with this kind of euphoria. 1999, a year when films which succeeded did so only in some pockets, and not all circuits, may soon be dismissed as a bad dream.

Rakesh Roshan, the maker who has successfully launched his son Hrithik opposite newface Amisha Patel in his latest film, is overwhelmed. "It is a big hit everywhere. Overseas, it’s done phenomenal business just as it’s done in India. Even in small centres like Patna, the film got a great welcome," he said.

Kaho Naa... Pyar Hai is likely to have a positive ripple effect on subsequent releases, as well, such as the Shah Rukh Khan-Juhi Chawla production, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, which is due on January 21. Also due on the same day are the horror flick, Ek Aur Maut and the dubbed movie, Police Ka Thana Chor Ka Khazana.

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Kaho Naa...HIT HAI

The industry can finally celebrate. After a series of eminently forgettable films, the enviable opening response to Rakesh Roshan’s Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai is like a symbol of good times to come. For Hrithik Roshan, a rank newcomer, has done with Kaho Naa... what Aamir Khan couldn’t do with Mela.

This is the most speculative and exciting part of moviedom. The hottest of stars can fail and the guy with no name or experience to his credit can set the cash registers ringing. Like Hrithik and Kaho Naa...

The film began its attempt at the box office with Rajesh Roshan's catchy score. And when the youngsters tripped out on the music, director Rakesh Roshan knew his film had more than a fighting chance of making it. Especially since the choreography was good and he had a sexy new boy as the lead. What else did the audience need?

Now that the opening day figures are out, we know that dad Rakesh and uncle Rajesh have succeeded in introducing a new hero, something the industry needed very badly. The response in the overseas circuit has also been good; it was much better than the one accorded to Mela. It will be great if Hrithik is also accepted abroad, as more and more film-makers are targeting the fertile overseas market.

As of now, except for the three Khans -- Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir -- and Anil Kapoor, no hero is hot in the overseas territory. So the film-makers who are also looking at the overseas audience have been limited to one of these four. But they may soon have a fifth choice if KN... PH hits the bull’s eye.

The new girl, Amisha Patel, has also been accepted. She looks cute and her performance, like Hrithik's, belies the fact that it is her debut film. The awkwardness one associates with new faces is completely absent in Kaho Naa.. Actually, Hrithik is being discussed more than the film. But only time will tell whether this will benefit KN... PH.

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MOVIE REVIEW OF KAHO NA PYAR HAI

After Khudgarz (Plus points being Neelam and one of my favorite songs "Aapke Aa Ja Ne Se"), King Uncle (With sexy Anu Agarwal and Jackie Shroff), Kishan Kanhaiya (Anil Kapoor in a double role), Khoon Bhari Mang, Karan Arjun, and Koyla (Plus points being Deepshikha), Rakesh Roshan brings us Kaho naa... Pyaar Hai. Rakesh Roshan sure hit the nail on the head when he claimed that his Kaho naa... Pyaar Hai would be an entertainer. He also hit the nail on the head when he claimed that son Hrithik would be the next big thing. When Rajesh Roshan claimed his music to be "different", he wasn't lying, it is different and good. And Amisha Patel, looking a lot like Neelam and pretty good for a newcomer, is a breath of fresh air. Yes, folks, I'm telling you all to go see KNPH, a movie with which I had low expectations. The film ended up being very entertaining and Hrithik makes Bobby and Akshaye look bad with his stunning debut.

The film has everything, romance, action, and, most importantly, a bit of suspense. Struggling singer Rohit (Hrithik Roshan) and rich brat Sonia (Amisha Patel) fall in love through a variety of interesting situations (Even getting stranded on an island), much to the dismay of Saxena (Anupam Kher), Sonia's pampering father. Trouble ensues when Rohit witnesses corrupt police officers (Ashish Vidyarthi and Mohnish Behl) murder the police commissioner after he finds out about their illegal drug syndicate. The villains kill Rohit, much to the dismay of Sonia, who is left alone with cruel memories of her love. Heartbroken, she goes to New Zealand where she meets a young man named Raj (Hrithik again), who looks remarkably like our dead hero Rohit (Wow, who'd have thought?). The new twosome return to India only to have the villains assume that Raj is Rohit and chase after him. The rest of the film (This is where the suspense comes in...) focuses on who Raj really is and why he looks so much like Rohit. If you think you'll see the same, tired, twin-brothers-separated-at-birth story, think again.

You've heard it all before, right? Well, I'll let you see the film to decide. In my opinion, Rakesh Roshan has made a great film, which may not be award winning, brilliant stuff, but entertains. The plot, while not entirely new, is presented with style. The locations are beautiful, Hrithik and Amisha make a good couple, and the songs are fantastic. Hrithik acts pretty well for his debut. The film practically showcases his talents, of which he has many. Hearing the female audience in the theater go nuts over how "hot" he is was irritating, but he's a great hero, with charm, looks, and dancing skills. Amisha looks very good. She's got a beautiful face that looks a lot like Neelam's and a killer body to match. She's not very tall, which is definitely a negative point on my scale, but does a commendable job for a newcomer with her role, which was totally overshadowed by Hrithik. Supporting cast members Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Satish Shah, Mohnish Behl, and Ashish Vidyarthi are okay. Johny Lever is very annoying in his thankfully short role.

Rajesh Roshan's music sounded great to me on the soundtrack, but watching the songs on breathless locations such as Greece, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, and a cruise ship made them even better. Lucky Ali's two numbers are great, and the title track is very catchy. Rakesh Roshan's direction is good. It's nice to see him bounce back after Koyla, which was enjoyable as well, but was very far-fetched.

Overall, Kaho naa... Pyaar Hai is certainly no must see, but after garbage like Mela and Bulandi, it's certainly good to see a commendable effort from an Indian film maker, and a "great entertainer", a title which Mela couldn't live up to.

courtesy of : indolink

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INTRODUCING HRITHIK ROSHAN

Hrithik Roshan would easily be charged for mass murder. Rippling muscles, devastating light-green eyes, a killer smile, an affable charm coupled with the T.D.H factor is what makes Rakesh Roshan Jr. click - and in a big way too. Ask any shutterbug worth his Nikon and he can't stop raving aloud about those oh-so-purrfect muscles, that dreamy good look, that abundance of confidence, the obvious talent. And best of all, ask the girls next door who can't stop drooling over the latest pin-up boy to stormed the industry. They are the best barometers of all. And to cap it all, ask the trade watchers and they'll vouch for the fact that the Roshan dude is red-hot right now.

Even before his much anticipated launch film, 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' - produced and directed by proud papa Rakesh Roshan. On to Vinod Chopra, Vikram Bhatt, Raj Kanwar, Karan Johar, etc., etc., the filmmakers simply love him, and what's more, they can't stop raving about his (yup, again) phenomenal talent. 'He's like magic on screen. He's going to be a super-star... I tell you!' insist the movers and shakers of movie town. And as if that wasn't all, Hrithik is rumoured to have bagged Shah Rukh Khan's next home production (no less), to be directed by Farah Khan. Ask him and the shy guy shrugs, "Yes, the negotiations are on." Over to Hrithik now for an online chat. Girls hold on to your hearts, guys don't turn green. But read on nevertheless..

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