Cast
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Shah
Rukh Khan
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Director
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Maneesh
Sharma
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Cinematographer
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Manu
Anand
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Editor
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Namrata
Rao
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Music
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Songs:
Vishal–Shekhar
Background
score: Andrea Guerra
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Producer
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Yash
Raj Films
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Release Date
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April
15, 2016
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Length
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2
Hours & 22 Minutes
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Language
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Hindi
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My Thoughts
Maneesh Sharma’s directorial venture Fan with Shahrukh Khan in
double role (as the superstar Aryan Khanna and fan Gourav Chandna) is a
testimonial to what an actor can do to a movie.
Gourav is a twenty-something years old Delhi boy who idolizes the
superstar Aryan Khanna. He believes that he is the biggest fan of Aryan and has
only one ambition in life – to meet the star and take a picture with him. When
Gourav wins a local talent show and goes to meet the star, the story moves to
the main plot. As an attempt to impress, he assaults Aryan’s fellow worker who
speaks against the superstar and forcefully records an apology video. Gourav
also let Aryan know that he was responsible for the video. However, Aryan
considers this mindless activity as a crime. He also refuses to spend few
minutes with Gourav stating that it is his life and he would decide with whom
he would like to be. Gourav being someone who has dedicated all his life in following
the actor, finds such response heart-breaking. Gradually, he graduates as Aryan’s
biggest enemy whose only aim is rip his stardom away.
The story is interesting and unique. But, the screenplay is a
little lose - a superstar running across the streets unnoticed, really! The editing
could have been better. If the movie was little less long, it would have been
much better. The chase scenes were dragging. The background music is brilliant
and I wish that they showed the Jabra song
as a part of the credits at least. The cinematographer translates the local
colors of Delhi, Mumbai, London and Dubrovnik in the big screen.
Shahrukh Khan as Gourav and Aryan Khanna is both the show-stopper
and the show-stealer.
As Aryan, he is himself, depicting the ups and lows of a star’s
life. He expresses the dilemma of being a star. He understands that he would
not be what he is without his fans. He also acknowledges and is grateful for
that. At the same time, he also carries an air of arrogance.
As Gourav an obsessed fan and the look alike of Aryan is
unbelievable! Although looks could be attributed to prosthetics and computer
tricks, his dialog delivery, mannerisms and body language bring credibility to the
character. Shahrukh Khan presents himself so differently that Gourav doesn’t come
across as the Shahrukh Khan we are familiar with. Both the characters have
shades of grey; it is commendable that Shahrukh Khan agreed to play such a role
- a welcome relief from Ra One to Dilwale.
For today’s generation, Shahrukh Khan is a part of their daily
life. Some of his dialogs are a part of their day to conversation style. They believe
that he is the epitome of romance and that he is a good hearted person. Fan
gambles this image and they win! Of course, more as the fan than the actor reiterating
that there is no actor without his/her fans!
In short, Shahrukh Khan proves why he is the Badshah of Bollywood
Go for it! You will get to see the Shahrukh Khan of Baazigar days!
Rating
3.5/5
Many people said that it is not good. So I stopped planning to see this. Maybe I will see at home later.
ReplyDeleteI didn't like this movie. Very weak script.
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