An actress of 42 is romancing an actor of 33! Isn’t it something we come across quite rarely in Bollywood? And even if we do, the movie is either an “artistic” one or it’s not shown in a very conventional manner like other b-town movies depict. In short we’ve never had an out and out commercial masala entertainer with this “older woman-young man” element before. Contrary to this, Karan Johar’s next directorial venture ‘Ae dil hai mushkil'(ADHM) shows our very own beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bacchan romancing our youth icon Ranbir Kapoor. The sizzling chemistry between Mrs Bacchan and Mr Kapoor is ready to break the stereotype that tells us that only a 50 plus male actor can romance a lady who’s in her 20s or even less than that. It’s not just the romance but also the passionate intimacy between them which is worth noticing as married actresses are always forbidden to show such intimacy on screen.
Now it’s not just that. Coming out of the reel world of cinema, it’s a kind of taboo for a man to have an affair with an older woman and vice versa in our society. Even if it’s been shown in the movies, the movies are either rejected by the audiences or it’s shown as illicit or a part of infidelity. But with this movie, I can’t see people even raising that point of age gap between the lead pair. In fact the pairing seems to be extremely fresh to us all. The hype and craze of the movie shows that audience is more thanย just ready to accept the lead pair ignoring the age factor which has been hitherto a very important aspect of our movies. If it’s not the changed perspective of our society on relationships then what else is this!
Also, it seems that this movie will touch more mature issues as seen in the teaser how four people and their lives are intertwined with each other. Keeping in mind all these aspects it is very much clear that we are evolving and so is our Bollywood which is seen as the mirror of our society. Showing such mature overtone in the movie proves that our society is growing up and accepting the fact that relationships are much more than age or other such factors.
Well that’s not a very astonishing fact actually as it’s a Kjo movie and he’s known to break stereotypes in Bollywood be it making a movie on terrorism like My name is khan, or on homosexuality like Dostana or Kapoor&sons. So kudos to Kjo and let’s just wait for ADHM to witness how many other stereotypes are ready to be broken in terms of relationships and their depth. Till then enjoy the beautiful heart touching soulful music of the movie and have fun. ๐๐๐
I haven’t seen the trailer yet. How’s it?๐
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Its the teaser that has been released. It’s good ๐๐
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My pleasure๐
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In my opinion the 9 year age gap is deliciously sexy and intriguing among all other differences. Different is exciting, the “norm” is boring. Where can I watch this? Have you seen “I can’t think straight?”
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You’re are right. The movie is yet to be released. It’ll hit treaters in last week of October. No I haven’t seen I can’t think straight but would love to. ๐
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Search the movie title in Google or you favorite search engine. Its a forbidden love story between two women who were brave enough to love each other although they faced obstacles and disapproval. Let me know if you like it.
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Surely. I’ll do that. Thanks๐๐๐๐
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Interesting โ haven’t watched a Bollywood movie in some time
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Thanks ๐๐๐ it will be interesting to watch this one. ๐
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Our society is changing but it’s still a long long way to go. Maybe just 5 or 10 percent of society has changed. Regarding the movie, I am more excited about Shivay. ๐ What about you?
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Yes maybe more than 5-10% but that’s still very less. Besides I like different concepts so maybe a mature relationship based movie ae dil hai mushkil. But you never know. Ajay Devgn is an extraordinary actor so maybe both๐๐๐
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Yup, it’s less. On a side note, what is getting me attracted towards Shivaay is the dialogue delivery and the way it has infused Shiva The God into it.
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It seems you’re a devotee of Lord Shiva.
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Yup I am. He is mysterious and I love mystery. I am always looking to find out more about him. ๐
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Great. I’ll post if I get more about him.
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Thank you. โบ๏ธ
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You’re welcome๐๐๐
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I agree with your article. Plus I think this movie will be great ๐ can’t wait!!
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Thanks sherry. I feel the same about the movie. ๐๐๐
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I’m waiting for this movie because of Karan Johar.
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Yes it’ll be a good movie.๐๐๐
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Especially, if Amitabh Bachan don’t succeed in editing intimate scenes of Aishwarya rai so called Bachan
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187puneet completely agree with you buddy
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Slightly off topic, but does netflix carry any Bollywood? Like everyone else I discovered Bollywood in neighborhood restaurants and stores as it was playing in the background.
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Yes dear it does as far as I know. ๐
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The fact that a mainstream B’wood film is covering this topic is definitely refreshing. However, the society has yet to go a million miles more before we can even say that the winds of change are blowing, let alone actual, tangible change on the ground existing. Here’s hoping those miles are covered, and covered fast. Oh, and I don’t mean to be the party pooper here, but hopefully this film will have more drama than melodrama.
Nice post.
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I agree. Thanks a ton๐
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It’s good society is changing and even our movies.
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Yes it’s great and positive for our society and people๐
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Love is not ruled by age or any other criteria. It is stronger than any obstacles. It is up to the individual to decide what they will allow to prevent them from being together. Their strength should be in their love not the judgment of society providing they are both adults. I look forward to seeing this movie.
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You’re right๐๐
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Welcome to that little voice. Thank you for following my blog…and I’m delighted to get to know you. Love this post.
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Pleasure is all mine. You may follow me if you wish to. God bless you.๐๐๐
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Thanks for sharing this. I loooove Aishwarya! And this is the first ever Bollywood movie I’ve seen that ls even close to having a real kissing scene. Omg! Scandalous!!!
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You’re welcome๐ haha okay I hope you’ll enjoy the movie. ๐๐๐
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I can’t wait! ๐
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Good review, Shekhar. It sounds like an interesting movie. ๐ — Suzanne
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Yes it does. Thanks a lot for appreciation Suzzane๐
God bless you
Shekhar ๐๐
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Just one more thing to like about Indian films…never afraid to just push that creative envelope!
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Reblogged this on BollywoodLoveBlog and commented:
Love this article!! CANNOT WAIT for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!
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Thanks for the reblog๐ thanks for appreciation๐
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No problem!!
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Looking forward to this movie.
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Awesome article and I am in total agreement with you!!
Btw I am a (wannabe) movie critic and I basically post reviews (I have done one for AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL AS WELL) for all films I watch.I am a beginner at this so please drop by my blog if you could spare some time.All feedback is appreciated.Thanks!! ๐
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I will surely do that dear.
I’m grateful to your appreciating words. God bless you. ๐
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