…. in today’s time of internet romances, chat-room love sessions and generation with increasing dis-beleif in arranged marraiges (and marraiges, in general) comes “Vivah”, a movie which does a complete turn-around and tries to re-build our beleif in the sanctity of marraiges all over again. Sooraj-ji is back, and how!
Vivah is a very simple yet gripping, emotionally-packed, seeped-in-romance tale without being drawn long (2 hours 45 minutes) and without un-necessary songs and high melodrama. Infact the movie is so low on melodrama that one wonders how the master story-teller has managed to tug the strings of our heart without weepy background score or high volume rona-dhona for that matter and un-reliastic situations.
The movie walks us through the lives of main characters Prem (Shahid) and Poonam (Amrita). The time spans from their enagagement to the marraige, the golden period in their lives. The story is interspersed with other characters, mainly family members of both the sides. Without getting into further details, the story tells us about the up-n-downs in couple’s life till their marraige and shows us how everything comes a complete circle with strong belief of couple in love for each other.
The first half of the movie en-compasses the arranged meeting of Prem and Poonam, their initial shy conversations to the family outing and building of the strong romance. It is so light and fun-filled with everyday situations and some really well spaced songs that one does not even realize how quick, its the time for intermission. Second half mainly conentrates on emotions and the last half of the movie is the best part of the movie. It is very emotionally strong and touches hearts of each and everyone.
Music which did not impress earlier comes out really well-meshed with story. All the songs are conversational kinds and gel very very well with the narravtive. The best though are Mujhe Haq Hain and Do Anjaane Ajnabee. Ravindra Jain has really fitted the bill here. Dialogues by Aash Karan Atal are really awesome and the simplest of lines make such a hammer-strong emotional impact. Cinematography is as per the need of the movie. No gloss, No glitter here. Other departments like sets, etc everything are of average quality keeping with the bugdet of the movie.
Shahid Kapoor suits the role to the T. He looks charming and surprises us with his performance. Never has he been gives so much scope. He gets a chance and he makes the best use of it. Praiseworthy! Amrita Rao has under-played her character and does awesome in the emotional scenes specially towards the end of the movie. One wonders how perfect these actors look together. Nice Jodi, indeed! Really, cannot imagine any other lead actors for this movie in today’s times. Alok Nath the usual Rajshri movie father role, in which he has now gained specialy expertise. He is very nice. Anupam Kher in another well-etched role does something exactly similar to his role in HAHK. Except for there he was from girls side. Seema Bisawa is another actor that impresses. She does the jealous aunt, loving mom and caring Saas everything with elan and shows wide range of emotions perfectly. Sameer Soni and Lata Sabharwal comes as very loving bhaiyya-bhabhi couple. There scenes keep the light moments alive in the first half. Amrita Prakash as the ugly sister does show a lot of confidence after a good role in Tum Bin. Master Ameya Pandya is adorable. Manoj Joshi needs to go easy on his expressions. He is over-the-top. Mohnish Behl is restrained and does the doctor role with lots of dignity.
The REAL HERO of this movie is the master story-teller Sooraj-ji. He is in complete control this time. His direction, narrative and above all the simplicity in everything in the movie will blow your mind, specially since you would wonder why other people in the industry need to spend crores and crores of rupees to do the same thing in other movies. In one word, FANTABULOUS!
This movie comes close to being a classic (who knows only time will tell, it has good chances of becoming one). It will be loved by family audiences, old-people and kids. Youngsters will also love this movie specially because its so relevant to them. At box-office a long run for this movie is ensured as it will get repeat audience and a VERY STRONG word of mouth publicity. A long race horse! A big winner indeed, this…..
Anurag Udasi
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I agree totally with the review. I really enjoyed the movie. The best thing about the movie is the chemistry of the couple and sheer presence of Shahid. He is going to gain a lot of fan following (if hasn’t yet). the best scene in the movie was the suhaag raat, husband taking care of his bride and making her feel beautiful. Now that’s what I call a really commitment and bond between two souls. A must see film.
Man! Wht a relief!
well as a story teller we all agree that sooraj always have done a decent job! no matter the 4th one fail to impress the audiance but i watch MPKDH atleast 5 times it’s a touchy movie so is i was keeping ma fingures cross for Vivah and its been gr8 to hear the vocals of our Gr8 Kumar Sanu one’s again. wishing all the best for sooraj n his team specially Shahid and Amrita 
I was upset with the previous review posted by the Gr8 Mr. Tony. i can’t even say he’s wrong as the opening of the movie ain’t pull a lot of croud but not to forget he also mentioned that the movie will do in it’s long run.
Thanks for this beautifull review will pull the radio sargam crowd atleast
I completely agree with this review, it is a great film and stands out among the skin showing lot of moviies coming out these days.
It is a very young subjectb and will make you laugh and cry all through. I agree the best part of the film is the last half and man it is awesome you have to see AMRITA RAO is it she is just ahead of her times so much so that one wonders if even rani, priety etc. would have benn able to do this.
It is a must watch for every one
MY RATING – *****/5
A Gud Movie Overall. After the Super Hit Don. this movie impresses me big time. All the best for Shahid nd Amrita. A well made movie tht deserve the HIT status. Overall 4/5
i see “VIVah” first show.in start to end yhis is a fantastic movie which have lot of entertainment.this is a famil-drama,rommantic movie.i tottly empressed with acting of amrita rao.and other sahid kapoor alok nath are also doing good performance.the locations in movies tottly mind bloing.this will going biggest blockbusters of the year.i gave ***** marks to films.once time come and ses this movie.you all invited
i would like to say that this movie was amazin. i tink everyone did an amazin job in dis film.I love the scene of mujhe haq hai and the end scene how shahid takes care of amarita.A tear came to ma eye….A must see film.Nice n simple story.No bad scences nice n lovely costumes also.
an Wonderful film!!!!!!!!!!!!!Shahid n Amrita have done an amzin job.BIG Uppp !!!! This movie has to go on to my top ten list.Nice n relxin movie.i had a tear come to me eye beautiful song muhjhe haq hai…. Must See
the film is really amazzingg……. go and watch it. its one of the best films i have ever seen. it will be a super duper hitt.
the reveiw is so true about the movie,it’s amaziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing,great,totally fab and i’m really out of words for this one. this movie is a great relief at time of boring cinema like umrao jaan. amrita-shahid look great with each other i think they should work more together.
i would rate the movie *****/5
i think this movie is the best movie for this year. we see films for different reason but this movie consist all of this.mind blowing.greate job sooraj ji. i will wait ur next film plz do one more time with the same couple(Shahid & Amrita).
I totally agree with this review. I think the movie was superb!I loved the pairing ,the acting(of all),the direction ,the costumes everything……. I would love to watch it again in the hall.this one is the biggest hit of the year. Sooraj please make another movie with this pair.
i think vivah is better than Hum Apke Hai Kaun or MPK it protrays love and innocence and only Shahid and Amrita can do this innocence. Rani or priety or even Shahrukh or salman can do this roles that Shahid and Amrita has done tremondoudly marvelous job with this. Ofcourse Sooraj gets credit for story line.
Ummmm I have NO idea why people think this is the best movie or something. I felt it was total waste of time!! it’s so slowww there is no story until in the last 25min of the movie. It seems so old fashioned and fake! Even on screen it seems as if it’s a 19th century film. It’s not doing good over seas either, it might only work in India cuz woman’s who have no work might enjoy this movie as it is a family movie in which sex or at least making out is implied but NEVER DONE hehe.. not being rude just the truth. Take it or leave it, but don’t get upset over it!.. socha na tha was wayyy better marriage movie where it actually reflected our today. Vivaah sucks big time! (PEOPLE OVER the age of marriage will love this movie, especially those who have got arranged marriage lol)
this was a fabulous movie, amrita and shahid make the best pair, so full of innocence
unreal movie..absolutely breathtaking.finally a movie that u feel for the characters. theres in no dount that while in theatre, some scenes will make u smile and some will get u in tears and some will make u think about how pure and beautiful arranged marriages are..i always believed that there is nothing wrong with arranged marriages like people say it is.i have nothing against love marriages but to be honest if u see in the record books, about 90%arranged marriages work and about 60% in love marriages.so that proves it.but anyway, this movie is amazinggg.it will make you feel that there is some good that persists and thas whats running this world..must watch movie
i have seen this movie and i love this movie…before seeing this movie i didnt like shahid but after seeing this movie i become a fan of shahid
Well Comment about VIvah..Loved the movie I am getting engaged in December.Yeah,It is arranged marriage.I just can’t believe a story as simple yet so touching.Great movie love to see it with my Fiancee (I know not possible so i will buy a DVD and gift her the Movie as engagement gift).I hope she like it…;-)
nice and sweet movie. in the age of glamour a simple movies like this charms every heart. it reminds me of chitchor, akhiyon ke jharokhon se and many others Rajshree had given us. people who speak about openness and livein relationships, even they themelves wont like to go for such open things. indians are basically custure respecting and will remain so for all times to come- what is a country without its culture and value- Vivaah come true on all counts and Suraj Barjatya deserves best of greetings from all of us. shahid and amrita were fabulous. *****/5 star status and keep going rajshree
dinesh, mumbai
hope if Shahid and Amrita can get te best Actor and Actress Award this year .this is the best movie so far of the current year and better than all those of S.Barjatiya’s previous Movies. The chemistry between Shahid and Amrita is awesome. They looked so simple and so innocent
Sooraj Ji please caste them in another os your movie.