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| JHOOTHA
HI SAHI MOVIE REVIEW |
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by : Behindwoods review board |
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Starring:
John Abraham, Pakhi
Direction:
Abbas Tyrewala
Music:
A. R. Rahman
Production:
Madhu Mantena
Any
movie releasing these days can be compared
to other movies, sit-coms or even characters
we come across in our lives. So it is
hard not to compare Jhootha Hi Sahi with
other movies even though we would like
to review it purely on the movie's highlights
and disappointments. Released by Saregama,
Jhootha Hi Sahi has John Abraham and Pakhi
Tyrewala in lead roles along with a host
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of
others. Music by AR Rahman has increased curiosity
among the viewers.
Siddharth aka Sid (John Abraham), the nerd and a bookstore
owner, volunteers to be a counselor for a desi suicide
helpline when his number gets wrongly flashed in papers.
After a few calls from Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish
Deshmukh and Imran Khan (ahh.. just voice cameos),
he gets a call from Mishka (Pakhi) who is suicidal
after losing her boyfriend. Sid becomes her unnamed
friend and guide and helps her find a new meaning
to live. It so happens that Mishka meets Sid in his
bookstore. Sid falls in love in Mishka and dumps his
girlfriend for her. Mishka comes to know about Sid's
two faces and decides to leave the city with her former
boyfriend Madhavan. In the end she realizes that she
loves Sid, accepts him and decides Jhootha hi Sahi.
The story is quite simple and has been tried many
a time before. The difference is shown in how engrossing
the attempt is. JHS does get engrossing at times,
but the mostly conversational movie makes quite a
lengthy watch. A few scenes in the movie remind us
of Notting Hill and other English soaps on television.
There are definitely bursts of laughter when the friends
are in their senses but mostly the screenplay is just
average. If Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na had some hilarious
moments, JHS is only half as good.
Shot entirely in the UK, the overall quality of the
movie is brilliant. The humor attempted here by Abbas
is mostly English satire with subtlety. Things like
a forced Indian and Pakistani friendship, ‘We
don’t do Deepak Chopra’ and the gay couple
are just forced and hence takes away the charm of
the otherwise brilliant Abbas. We all know what the
ending would be but still there is a mild suspense
on how the next scene will unfold.
John as Siddharth is convincing except for a few moments
when he is reminded that he has to stammer. But overall
a very neat job and a good performance by the actor.
Pakhi (Abbas' wife) as Mishka looks a tad elder and
does not seem to be a match to John. Her wide eyes
do emote in a few scenes but overall is below average.
Raghu Ram as Omar, Manasi Scott as Kurthika (ahem...
Kruthika), Alishka Varde as Aliya and George Young
as Nick have played their parts. The only deterrent
here is that these characters, when they are together,
leave an impression of a stage drama. Madhavan's cameo
in the end is a sore point in the movie.
Technically, Manoj Lobo has done a great job by showing
the serenity of London during the day and night. His
camera work has added to the overall quality of the
film. Editing could have been better as a 95 minute
second half is too lengthy. Rahman has reciprocated
the faith that Abbas has shown in him. Good songs
and background score makes the movie a pleasant watch.
Dialogues by Abbas lack the fizz that was evident
in Jaane Tu…
Positives
• John Abraham as Sid. The nerdy character suits
him and he has proved his acting skills.
• Music by AR Rahman and the background score.
• Manoj Lobo's cinematography.
Negatives
• The chemistry between John Abraham and Pakhi
leaves much to desire about.
• The screenplay is not bound and crispy.
• Madhavan's cameo.
Jhootha Hi Sahi shines bright in a lot of places but
overall, we feel that the movie is like Pakhi's character.
Confused! And hence fails to make us applaud when
the couple unites in the end. It has the charm of
being a movie shot in London but is too Bollywood-ish
in the climax. If not for Madhavan's cameo in the
movie, Abbas could have served a yummier dish. Jhootha
Hi Sahi could just be a one-time watch.
Verdict: Feel Good movie. A one-time watch!
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: Jhootha
Hi Sahi, John
Abraham, Pakhi,
A.
R. Rahman,
Madhu
Mantena,
Abbas
Tyrewala |
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