The movies that i have seen in past 8-9 months have been all from "Hollywood". The reason being that Bollywood makes a lot of movies, 90% of them are nonsensical movies like "Kick" & "Happy New Year". But every now & then between these nonsensical movies, bollywood produces a gem which keeps our faith in Bollywood. Movies like "Queen", "Haider", Highway" & "Special 26". But, the movie that we all have been waiting for was "PK". Yes, the name is as unusual as its concept is. The first thing that made us curious about this movie was of course "Aamir Khan". Second, "Rajkumar Hirani" directing it. And third, that they didn't made their story public. It was all under wrap, which i think is a good thing as it keeps intact the suspense quotient of the movie. So, Does PK exceeds its expectations? Does it beat the hype that was all around it? Let's Find Out.
(Aamir Khan as "PK" in a scene from "PK")
The movie open with a view of the moon & the dialogue that made me feel curious "Universe Mein 2 billion Galaxies hain, Jaise hum dusre planets pe jaake life khojte hain. Shayad vaise hi kisi dusre planet ke log humein dhoondte honge". It means, that "If we go planet to planet to see that if there are actually a different species than us living in the universe. Just like that, those people would also be going from planet to planet to seek a species like them". Now back to review, A spaceship lands in India & they send one of their people to study the people of Earth. As, he is put on earth, he is only wearing a thing like a locket, which he would use to call his spaceship back, when the work on the earth is over. But, when a local resident see him & his locket, he just takes off the device from his neck & runs with it, With his device gone, he sets out to find the thing which is rightfully his. In the journey to find his device, he meets many people. He thinks that, while people are having sex in a car & the car is moving, so he calls them "Dancing Cars" & believes that "You get free clothes" from these dancing cars. Then, he meets a guy, who plays in a local wedding band & calls him "Bhaaya" played by "Sanjay Dutt". After getting the hint that his device might end up in Delhi. He goes to Delhi. And everywhere he is called by the name "PK". And, everywhere he hears that "Only God Can Help You Now". So, he sets out on the search of "God" who will help him find his device. Here he meets a girl named "Jaggu", originally named "Jagat Janani", a reporter who at first doesn't believe by his story but soon starts to believe it & makes him believe that she would help him to get his device back. In his quest, he finds a corrupt godman "Tapasvi Maharaj" played by "Saurabh Shukla" who has got his device, but now say that it is something that has been given to him by god. "PK" is startled & now becomes more active in getting his thing back. The journey to all this & beyond this is magical. (NO SPOILERS)
After making 3 Idiots in 2009, it actually took 5 years for Rajkumar Hirani, to get the right scrpit to make a comeback. Well, he had to do this, after 3 Idiots which was a flying success, he needed to have something so strong that lives up to the sky high expectations people have from him. In 3 Idiots, where he took on the "Education System"of India. In PK, he takes on the "Godmen" who are making fools of the people in the name of "Religion". The plot is similar to 2012's "Oh My God" in which Paresh Rawal asked the same questions. But, Hirani's "PK" takes this subject to a new level all together.
"PK" as a character, i am not talking about Aamir Khan as PK. But, i am only talking about "PK" the character. He is one of a kind. He is weird in every sense. His dressing sense, his language & even the name given to him "PK" is also weird. He is a person who distributes "Missing" pamphlets on Metro stations in Delhi, with "God" as the one on those pamphlets who is Missing. He has his own theories which makes us believe that how much of superstitious we Indians really are. How much blind we are in the name of Religion?
Aamir Khan as "PK" is simply brilliant. In all the aspects, he is just perfect. From his physique to the launguage of "Bhojpuri" he learned for his movie. He has left no stone unturned to put his best for this role. Just like his most of the movies, in PK too his expressions do most of the work, This guy can make us fall in love with everything he does whether it is on TV or in a Movie. He should be doing movies like this only. He shouldn't go back to "Dhoom" type of movies. He is a magician & he has performed his best trick again. Anushka Sharma, has a great role. And, she looks damn gorgeous in the movie & she sticks to the role which has been given to her. She does a fabulous work & entertains us. As for supporting roles, Sanjay Dutt has done a fabulous work, even if we see him in parts.
Music is really good. Composers like Shantanu Moitra, Ajay-Atul & Ram Sampath are a pleasure to hear. "Tharki Chokro" is just brilliant. The song looks so beautiful & peppy on the screen & the beat is really good with Sanjay Dutt & Aamir Khan doing awesome in the song. As for the more important things, the Screenplay written by "Abhijat Joshi" & "Rajkumar Hirani" is stupendous. You will find no loopholes in the script. Well, it is similar to "Oh My God" but "PK" is a masterpiece & takes this subject to a whole new level. The movie entertains you every minute & has something new in every scene.
The movie open with a view of the moon & the dialogue that made me feel curious "Universe Mein 2 billion Galaxies hain, Jaise hum dusre planets pe jaake life khojte hain. Shayad vaise hi kisi dusre planet ke log humein dhoondte honge". It means, that "If we go planet to planet to see that if there are actually a different species than us living in the universe. Just like that, those people would also be going from planet to planet to seek a species like them". Now back to review, A spaceship lands in India & they send one of their people to study the people of Earth. As, he is put on earth, he is only wearing a thing like a locket, which he would use to call his spaceship back, when the work on the earth is over. But, when a local resident see him & his locket, he just takes off the device from his neck & runs with it, With his device gone, he sets out to find the thing which is rightfully his. In the journey to find his device, he meets many people. He thinks that, while people are having sex in a car & the car is moving, so he calls them "Dancing Cars" & believes that "You get free clothes" from these dancing cars. Then, he meets a guy, who plays in a local wedding band & calls him "Bhaaya" played by "Sanjay Dutt". After getting the hint that his device might end up in Delhi. He goes to Delhi. And everywhere he is called by the name "PK". And, everywhere he hears that "Only God Can Help You Now". So, he sets out on the search of "God" who will help him find his device. Here he meets a girl named "Jaggu", originally named "Jagat Janani", a reporter who at first doesn't believe by his story but soon starts to believe it & makes him believe that she would help him to get his device back. In his quest, he finds a corrupt godman "Tapasvi Maharaj" played by "Saurabh Shukla" who has got his device, but now say that it is something that has been given to him by god. "PK" is startled & now becomes more active in getting his thing back. The journey to all this & beyond this is magical. (NO SPOILERS)
After making 3 Idiots in 2009, it actually took 5 years for Rajkumar Hirani, to get the right scrpit to make a comeback. Well, he had to do this, after 3 Idiots which was a flying success, he needed to have something so strong that lives up to the sky high expectations people have from him. In 3 Idiots, where he took on the "Education System"of India. In PK, he takes on the "Godmen" who are making fools of the people in the name of "Religion". The plot is similar to 2012's "Oh My God" in which Paresh Rawal asked the same questions. But, Hirani's "PK" takes this subject to a new level all together.
"PK" as a character, i am not talking about Aamir Khan as PK. But, i am only talking about "PK" the character. He is one of a kind. He is weird in every sense. His dressing sense, his language & even the name given to him "PK" is also weird. He is a person who distributes "Missing" pamphlets on Metro stations in Delhi, with "God" as the one on those pamphlets who is Missing. He has his own theories which makes us believe that how much of superstitious we Indians really are. How much blind we are in the name of Religion?
Aamir Khan as "PK" is simply brilliant. In all the aspects, he is just perfect. From his physique to the launguage of "Bhojpuri" he learned for his movie. He has left no stone unturned to put his best for this role. Just like his most of the movies, in PK too his expressions do most of the work, This guy can make us fall in love with everything he does whether it is on TV or in a Movie. He should be doing movies like this only. He shouldn't go back to "Dhoom" type of movies. He is a magician & he has performed his best trick again. Anushka Sharma, has a great role. And, she looks damn gorgeous in the movie & she sticks to the role which has been given to her. She does a fabulous work & entertains us. As for supporting roles, Sanjay Dutt has done a fabulous work, even if we see him in parts.
Music is really good. Composers like Shantanu Moitra, Ajay-Atul & Ram Sampath are a pleasure to hear. "Tharki Chokro" is just brilliant. The song looks so beautiful & peppy on the screen & the beat is really good with Sanjay Dutt & Aamir Khan doing awesome in the song. As for the more important things, the Screenplay written by "Abhijat Joshi" & "Rajkumar Hirani" is stupendous. You will find no loopholes in the script. Well, it is similar to "Oh My God" but "PK" is a masterpiece & takes this subject to a whole new level. The movie entertains you every minute & has something new in every scene.
All the credit goes to Rajkumar Hirani, he has set the bar high once again. The movies tells us about the real condition of "Religion" in India. It doesn't mock any religion. It shows us the real picture that how these godmen are making a mockery of our faith but also shows the people that how blind & how far the people are going in the name of Religion. Actually the dialogue in the movie "Jab Log Darte Hain Toh Mandir Jaate Hain" actually showcases our mentality over Religion.
I SAY THIS TO EVERYONE. PLEASE GO AND WATCH THIS MOVIE. DON'T DEBATE WHETHER IT MOCKS A RELIGION OR NOT. IT SHOWS THE REAL PICTURE. AND IF YOU CANNOT TAKE IT, THEN "YOU ARE A WRONG NUMBER".
My Rating - *****
Cast - Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Saurabh Shukla, Sushant Singh Rajput & Boman Irani.
Director - Rajkumar Hirani
Genre - Comedy/Drama
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