Sonzy’s Blog

One of the few movies for which I had an urge to see the First Day First Show. I managed to get the tickets. Yes, I respect Mr. Bijli and Mr. Khan for what they do, and the way they have expanded their business entities. No doubt, Aamir Khan is a near-perfectionist. For this movie, chosing the main lead of the kid-wonder “Ishaan Awasthy” was critical. And I am glad that Aamir “I-wonder-how” found Darsheel to fit the job. And he has given him good respect by not “Introducing” him in the credits. Also, Darsheel’s name is put before Aamir’s which again is fair. (Aamir, is ofcourse, not like Anil Kapoor who wants to highlight his seniority by fighting over the order of credits-roll)

Barely, 5 minutes into the movie and Darsheel shows his marvel-bit by detailing the way emotions should be enacted. Someone bullies him and he mixes “retaliation with helplessness”. Perfect. The “Dad” enters and that disappoints me. Somehow whoever has done the “Papa’s” role should have done it better. His character appears cartoon-y. And the Dad hams also in some portions. 15 minutes past, my eyes are moist with the Song “Duniya ka naara, Date Raho…. Inki to Baat hai nirali….”

Tisca, Darsheel, Aamir, Aamir’s colleague, and a couple of those teaching clowns have done a good act. I didn’t like the Dad and the principal somehow. Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy have done justice to the score. Both the music and lyrics are powerful. I admire Prasoon Ji for what he does with every film.

I guess, Aamir has ensured himself a hit. Why because :

a) We were either “serious, hard-working” or “bad, naughty” in school. Bad and Naughty guys would immediately connect.  And those who were serious would pity the naughty one in Darsheel.
b) The parents who do not mind their children being naughty would learn how to tackle such kids.
c) The parents who do not like the child being  naughty and poor in studies, would actually start thinking on whether they should tackle their child in a different way.

Hence, everybody relates to it and hence, it is an instant-hit. My dad, dozed off to sleep in the first half and could not comprehend the second one because he didn’t track the first. He found it boring and draggy in the first 30 minutes. He nudged me and questioned “Why is he a nuisance ?” - Probably because he didn’t knew that Darsheel was Dyslexic, while going in the movie. I guess thats something which has to be pointed out. Ofcourse Aamir has given hints on it, from the beginning - but I guess, some people need you to elaborate a bit more…

Overall, a brilliant effort - thought wouldn’t buy a DVD for my collection.