Dear Zindagi is a gem of a film, in many ways path breaking in how it makes therapy (talk therapy/psychological counselling) seem normal and in how it allows the relationship between a patient and her therapist to occupy centre-stage. The romantic relationships in the film, are side stories. Dear Zindagi, is all about the the central character's journey of self-discovery, of coming to terms with her own issues and with her built up resentments against her family. As somebody who has been through a lot of therapy myself, I found myself relating to Alia's character, her difficulties with her parents, her struggle with expressing herself in relationships, her abandonment issues, her eventual coming to terms with her parents as normal, loving, if imperfect human beings. Alia does a kick-ass job as the protagonist Kaira- a modern, ambitious young girl filled with angst. Shahrukh,is best when he does real down-to earth characters. Much like the hockey coach in chak-de, SRK, is at his subtle,restrained best as Alia's therapist. The men, Angad Bedi, Kunal Kapoor, and the very very cute Ali Zafar are eye candy with little to do. (A little feminist hurrah there to role-reversals in Hindi Cinema). If there is a quibble, it is that the movie is a bit languid in pace and certainly about 20 minutes too long. The music is also nothing to write home about. If you liked Kapoor and Sons, Dear Zindagi is that sort of film. I absolutely loved it, but it might not be everybody's cup of tea.
On a separate note, I think a change.org petition is due to bring those gorgeous Pakistani men back to the movies.
On a separate note, I think a change.org petition is due to bring those gorgeous Pakistani men back to the movies.
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