20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Is Not Just An Illusion, December 20, 2003
This movie was a Bollywood blockbuster several years ago. At first appearance, it seems like a superficial, silly, sentimental musical about a cynic who learns to love. A closer look reveals more of an almost religious discussion of the nature of love. Are we fated to love the people we wind up with? Why doesn't God give us a clearer sign of what is right for us?
In the story, a successful MTV-style producer offers his adoring public a new show with a new dance star, Maya. Unfortunately, Maya does not exist and he must find her, hence beginning his search to find love. The word "Maya" is a Hindu philosophical/religious concept meaning "the illusion of reality." I think this adds a broader interpretation to the story.
The songs and dances are almost all great and terrific Bollywood. "Koi ladki hai" with the pavement children is one of the best musical numbers I have ever seen. It highlights our hero's first realization that he loves Maya in a poignant way.
I have seen this show 3 times and it gets better each time. Highly recommended!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good one., May 27, 2009
One of my fav movies and am satisfied with the quality & price of the DVD
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite movies of ALL time..., January 22, 2008
Oh God, why is there only ONE SRK? It's just not right. The rest of us have to suffer without him in real time.
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