Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat

My Rating : 7/10

After 2018's excellent Manmarziyaan Anurag Kashyap takes on a much more wilder take on love with 'Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat'. The usual dark ingredients are all there which we have come to love about him - controversial themes, political awareness, rebellion for mainstream, and to top it off - Amit Trivedi's beautiful soundtrack weaving it altogether in a nice tasty tapestry of a coup d'état of Bollywood and box office.

It is exactly as one would expect it - going over risqué territory without taking itself too seriously. Kashyap knows he's not aiming to make another 'Gangs' or 'Gulaal' - this is a bit more pretentious but on purpose and it works well I reckon.

The theory, history and culture of film is loosely discounted more or less - the viewer isn't expected to look for something transcendental, existential or spiritual for that matter. The script aptly responds to the talent of the newcomers and the style and poetics of the world created by the director. It's taken seven years for this to be taken from three to two-dimensions.

The final crescendo is the director casting off his known ingredients into a modern crucible, and transmutating into perhaps his rendition of Generation Z love - The climax shows the characters preparing for the proverbial kill in all its vulpine forms - a form of power play that the director hopes in a culture of paranoia, nihilism and misogyny can be recovered through that four-letter word in English. No, not that one, the other one.

Distinctively Kashyap!

Movie is good but with a lot of confusion. I didn't understand this parallel story running side by side . First, I thought it's some Love Aaj kal style storytelling and in whole movie I was just guessing the connection between the two stories but Director never explained clearly even in the climax. If I leave that aspect aside , then movie is watchable and understandable .

Songs are the heart and soul of this movie. You would really like to listen those songs again n again after movie is over. After songs, acting is the strong point of the movie. Alaya F has again showed her talent and she is emerging as a breakthrough star. Karan was good in Indian story but quite dull in performance in London story.

Story is mediocre but it will not matter you after film toggles between both plot side by side b'cos your mind starts linking the connection between the two plots. Don't use much brain otherwise you would get frustrated and not focus and enjoy movie and songs.

One star removing just for confusing plot otherwise you would loving the character especially the Indian one. Go and give it a try once.

The movie is very well written and directed as you never leave the writers world but only in a couple of places. You stay in that universe and feel exactly what the story wants you to feel. In some places story moves fast but does not feels rushed.

The wisdom dropped by dj mohabbat explains why he is that popular and why people listen to him.

The initial no connection between the stories and slowly the connections between both stories keep popping up and eventually the final scenes concludes both the stories together.

Not much becomes too obvious in the story and when it does it makes the next scene that's coming feel even better. It didn't feel like a Anurag Kashyap movie ( now it'll be easier to say Anurag Kashyap doesn't have a type) Loved the movie and the acting by both the leads.

The film "Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat" touches on various contemporary issues such as love jihad, same-sex marriage, patriarchy, and dysfunctional families. However, the director, Anurag Kashyap, fails to effectively deliver the message to the audience due to trying to address too many topics at once. The music by Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work in Kashyap's previous films, lacks the usual charm he brings to his music, although it may still connect with the younger generation. "Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat" is a niche film that requires the viewer to engage deeply with the drama, but it is still worth watching for its strong performances and pulsating soundtrack.

Anurag Kashyap is known for his intense love stories, and "Almost Pyar with DJ Mohabbat" is no exception. The film explores the complexities of underdeveloped love stories, where the protagonists are oblivious to the consequences of their emotions, leading to a tragic ending. Kashyap beautifully and delicately portrays the caste divide and inequality between the two lovers, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals in a society that is divided by these issues.

However, the film lacks character development, leaving some viewers perplexed by the characters' decisions. The intended audience may be more mature and able to relate to the characters on a deeper level, but for others, it may be difficult to understand their motivations. Despite this, the film's nuanced approach to depicting the struggles of the characters adds depth and complexity to the story, making it worth watching and reflecting on the themes presented.

In "Almost Pyar with DJ Mohabbat," the parallel worlds of the characters are portrayed beautifully, with Yaqub, a Muslim man, falling deeply in love with Amrita, a Hindu woman, in the hills of India. Their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the societal pressure placed upon them. Meanwhile, the wannabe music producer finds himself in a difficult situation when a girl becomes obsessed with him.

Overall, "Almost Pyar with DJ Mohabbat" is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of love and societal issues in India. Although the character development could have been stronger, the film's nuanced approach to portraying the struggles of the characters adds depth and complexity to the story. It's a film that is definitely worth watching and pondering upon.