Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Aditya Chopra

Writers:

Aditya Chopra (story)
Jaideep Sahni (lyrics)

Release Date:

12 December 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance

Tagline:

There is an extraordinary love story in every ordinary Jodi.

Plot:

A middle-aged man who has lost his love for life recovers it through the love of a vivacious young girl.

Plot Keywords:

Bollywood | Musical Segments

Awards:

2 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Shahrukh Khan	...	Surinder 'Suri' Sahni
Vinay Pathak	...	Balwinder 'Bobby' Khosla
Anushka Sharma	...	Taani
M.K. Raina	...	Taani's father
Manmeet Singh	...	Raju mechanic
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bipasha Basu
Bobby Bedi	...	Tiny Singh
Vivan Bhatena		(as Vivan Bhathena)
Puneet Cheema	...	Dance Instructor
Aneesha Dalal	...	Dance Instructor
Alene D'Souza	...	Dance Instructor
Lara Dutta
Areez Gandhi	...	M.C. at Dance Competition Finale (as Areesz Gandhi)
Rajesh Jain	...	Khanna
Kajol
Vineet Kapoor	...	Chedda
Darshi Mashru
Rani Mukherjee		(as Rani Mukerji)
Shonali Nagrani
Richa Pallod
Rushad Rana		(as Rana Rushod)
Mark Sagato	...	Sumo Wrestler
Nilofar Salehi	...	Dolly
Rohit Siobti	...	Surinder's friend
Anuj Tikku	...	D.K.
Preity Zinta

Also Known As:

A Couple Made by God (India: English title) (literal title)
A Match Made by God (USA)
A Match Made in Heaven (India: English title) (informal title)
R.N.B.D.J. (India: English title) (promotional abbreviation)

Runtime:

167 min

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Ireland:PG | Hong Kong:I

Company:

Yash Raj Films

Trivia:

The dancing jodi motif seen throughout the film is the famous Raj Kapoor logo, which was designed after a scene between Raj Kapoor and Nargis in the film Barsaat (1949).

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Raj Kapoor (Sharukh Khan) proposes to Taani (Anushka Sharma) by means of electricity lighted in such a way that it looks like I LOVE YOU when viewed from top. But electricity supplied to the public is supplied in series, not in parallel.

Quotes:

Surinder Sahni: I don't know what love is. Until now, I've never had good luck and have fallen in love with any of the ladies. I don't even know any ladies, forget about, falling in love with one.

Movie Connections:

References Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)

Soundtrack:

Dance Pe Chance Kar Le

A breathtaking Indian movie

I saw Dark Knight recently, and as much as I loved it, I was saddened that it could be light years before an Indian movie could reach that standard, story telling wise. Then comes along 'Rab ne bana di jodi'. As much as I like properly made, not trying-hard-to-be-cool Hollywood movies, it rarely ever fills the part of my heart which is purely Indian. Even for perhaps my favorite movie of all time (Batman Begins+Dark Knight), I kill myself a little to truly enjoy it.

Rab ne bana di jodi follows slightly in the vein of Swades, a movie I loved but a dud at the box office, perhaps for its slow pace.

I will try to go about the review without giving away anything that might spoil this wonderful movie for you. The first half of the movie has a fair dosage of comedy, while the second has practically no entertainment(comedic or any kind of a breather) whatsoever and I'm incredibly grateful for it. The only way you can enjoy this movie is by completely immersing yourselves into the characters of Shahrukh(Suri) and Anushka(Tana). I was among the 2 of our group of 10 who liked the movie. Having discussed the movie with those who didn't like the movie, with the benefit of hindsight, I would like to give you a couple of pointers to enjoy the movie. First off, Suri is in NO WAY JUDGING Taani's character by doing what he does to make her happy, but doing it for her sake alone. Secondly, the reasons for him continuing to do what he does are exemplarily well put and explained, if you can bear with the nuances of the characters. Thirdly be patient and try not to be critical, at least in the first viewing. Finally, don't be bogged down by the moustache/hair thingy, as Suri plays it really well, with the true personality shining through, throughout. So it is not unrealistic or impractical at all. I tried to leave it as vague as possible, and if it sounds like gibberish, plz be PATIENT and give the movie the benefit of the doubt, at least while seeing it.

Every character and every relationship arc is flourishingly ended leaving you extremely satisfied.

TODAY, I wish I could type this review, and everything else in Hindi.