Ram-Leela (2013) - Review

 

Its inspired from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and extensively shot in Gujarat and Udaipur.Lakes and Palaces of Udaipur feature prominently in this movie mostly shot on beautiful intricately designed sets which have been a hallmark of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films.And don't be misled by the poster above,for it may remind you of "Gone With the Wind" ,Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh but movie wouldn't.Many dialogs of the movie are said in verse which is similar to Chetan Anand's Heer Ranjha.

Though this seems so much like Ishaqzaade which came last year starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra and dramatically that was far better than this.This seems like a cross between Ishaqzaade and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.People who exited from Theater said they had a headache watching this violent movie and slept through it.If Martin Scorsese would attempt a Bollywood song and dance fare this may be the result .With such a large amount of Guns and senseless violence it seems like re-watching Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) .

But nonetheless lets not deny that this is a visual splendour plus Ranveer Singh looks like Prince Charming or Sex-god.Just as Helen was showcased in 60's Classics,so is here Ranveer Singh projected as an object of desire.Though surprisingly Deepika Padukone is not at her best here and lacks her charisma.She was so great in "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" but here she lacks charm.

Supriya Pathak who started with docile girl next door characters and won two consecutive Best Supporting actress Filmfare awards for her debut film Kalyug(1981) and Bazaar(1982) is the Lady Don here and seems majestic and overpowering in her screen persona more like The Godmother.

Priyanka Chopra dazzles in a special appearance Dance number.Creativity of Art Director Wasiq Khan shows in the enchanting sets built for the film and Costumes designed by Maxima Basu are a joy to behold.In all now you know what to expect so viewer beware.I would rather see Thor2 again then watch this or simply sit at home and watch classic sitcom "Dick Van Dyke" which is such a stress buster.