Zindagi na Milegi Dobara Movie Review by Mudra

In every one of our lives, there is an inseparable chapter where at least one-third of an average lifespan is largely spent with relations (but not blood) and they do form central characters in real life – drama, named as “friends”. One does have many other relationships, yet friendship takes a significant place and peculiar respect, giving boundary less rights of freedom, demand, command, share … etc.

Another indivisible element from one’s life, crucially at the transformation age from teenager to matured adult and of course in the companionship of friends is “dreams”.

In short, one’s life is a fusion of friends and dreams, apart from the blood relations.

There are many movies on Indian Screen based on these two elements as the key points of story. Zoya Akthar who made an impressive début with LUCK BY CHANCE touches these elements in a more polished – matured way blending with equivalent dramatic sense and balanced emotional quotient with an undercurrent authentic entertainment in the form of ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA.

What makes ZNMD stays with us are profound story, soulful theme, screenplay (a pleasant mix of offbeat feel with mainstream elements), touching story telling, stunning locations, eye catching-breathtaking visuals, meaningful audio with subtle tunes, commendable dialogues, last but not least the charming performances by all and  heartwarming messages. ZNMD is best backed by the best of it’s kind Technical crew and Production values.

ZNMD is a road movie, narrating the story of three best buddies forever, their adventurous bachelor trip before one among them is entering the next phase of life, their perception towards love-life-money, their childish-matured fights, their silly-enjoyable pranks, their search for inner peace, true love, their emotional journey and  their realizations in a thrilling mode.

Everyone from the talented cast renders impressive and adequate performances. Hrithik, best thing like about him is, accepting a multi cast film, showing no starry airs on-screen tending to match with his image (stardom).Abhay, simply re-confirms the kind of works he joins his hands with. Farhan, a multitalented, improving with his spontaneity. Katrina, leaves her mark in a natural way. Kalki, does noise at times, throws that comment on her characterization, doing her job as required. Naseeruddin Shah, makes his presence felt.

On the flip side, the hiccups associated with ZNMD are screenplay (in parts) and editing, which goes lengthy way giving a feel of boredom in between the joyful-adventurous ride.  The pace is not my personal compliant, as such, I would say this kind of one’s dairy unfold tales; hit the hearts at slow pace leaving a forever impression of memories.

Bottom Line: An honest film attempted in an intelligent and matured way of storytelling, with an undercurrent message “Follow your own heart & live life king size seizing every moment of it”.

Have you ever found yourself looking in to one’s soul to get to know more closer or one did that way with you?   A bro, A sis, A friend? There could be one, find out, watching ZNMD.

Have you hurt anyone who is valuable to you and feeling sorry? Then, here is a heartfelt way of saying SORRY! Learn, watching ZNMD.

Are you feeling stuck in leading your life by largely spending valuable Zindagi in money making and losing the real joy/pleasure of doings the things you want to actually do? Here’s an answer in ZNMD.

Are you fearful of knowing the inner peace, immense energy in you, by facing challenges? ZNMD is for you.

Got settled down in jobs? Working at places faraway, from friend’s places? Missing your best friends? Was it too long you have been for a trip with your best buddies?

Then I recommend to 1^st book your tickets for ZNMD … it would surely help you in planning for a trip with them & packing the luggage…!

Last Word: Worth a Try of this soulful ride! (Not advisble for those who only embraces the mass-masala-item song-fight-dance films.)