Dil Se
by Krishan Sahani
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Actor: Malaika Arora, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta, Shahrukh KhanDirector: Krishan Sahani
Producer: Bhushan Madan
Producer: Iqbal Singh Dhillan
Audio: English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 159 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-17
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Eros Entertainment
DVD Reviews of Dil Se
DVD Review: Dark and Beautiful. Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
'Dil Se' is certainly not your typical Bollywood film. You know, guy falls in love with girl, parents object but they end up together anyway. 'Dil Se' is nothing like this - which is probably why it did not do too well at the Indian box office.
This movie is a romantic film, but the political/social undertones are strong. In the first half a journalist (played by the legend Shah Rukh Khan in what I consider his best-acted role) falls hopelessly in love with a mysterious woman (Manisha Koirala, truly one of India's best actresses). Sounds typical, right? Wrong! No matter how many times I watch this movie I am always in awe of the way this 'romance' is handled. The journalist's relentless pursuit of this woman who REALLY doesn't seem to have time for him is both disturbing and intriguing. And this is only the first half. I can't tell you about the second half.
The cinematography of this film is like none other I have ever seen - it is raw and sinister, not saturated and bright like that of other Hindi films. The mood is also very different. From the very first scene you are drawn in. I've shown 'Dil Se' to many of my friends who have never seen an Indian movie before, and they have all been left in awe.
There are some really beautiful scenes in this movie. And it succeeds in the technical department as well. Often when Bollywood films try to tackle subjects such as terrorism and weapons (don't worry, I haven't ruined anything for you) they end up looking really silly because the directors don't seem to know much about these subjects. But 'Dil Se' accomplishes this with striking realism.
One last thing: the music! This film may not have done well, but the soundtrack became an instant classic and is still beloved in India (and beyond) today. It is simply superb. You may recognize the opening number "Chaiyya Chaiyya", danced by Khan without harness on a moving train. It is a very well-known sequence.
Basically if you consider yourself a serious film lover and are looking for something unconventional and beautiful, 'Dil Se' is a must watch. If you are looking for scantily-clad backup dancers, vacuous plots and sickeningly sweet endings - I don't recommend this film!
DVD Review: Shahruhk Khan and the problem with Kashmir...
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a fan of Shahrukh Khan, of course you must have Dil Se. It is one of his more modern movies, so it is not so much about silliness as usual. For American audiences it brings more understanding of culture in India, as all Bollywood movies do, especially the tension between tradition and modern culture. Also, it tackles the question of Kashmir and terrorism in general. The ending took my breath away - and not just because Shahrukh is so darling - but because the political message, while far from on the surface, is eternally and irrevocably true. This video is powerful because it invades that land of romance and "happy ever after" that we sometimes experience with Bollywood, and literally blows it away.
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