We Are Family (2010)

Diagnosed with cancer, a mother decides to find a step-mom for her 3 children.

Director:

Siddharth Malhotra

Writer:

Niranjan Iyengar (dialogue)

Stars:

Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Arjun Rampal

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kareena Kapoor	...	Shreya
Kajol	...	Maya
Arjun Rampal	...	Aman
Amrita Prakash	...	Elder Aaliya
Iravati Harshe	...	Dr. Rati Malhotra
Diya Sonecha	...	Anjali
Aachal Munjal	...	Aaliya (as Aanchal Munjal)
Harry Key	...	Stage Manager
Nominath Ginsberg	...	Ankush

Storyline

Maya (Kajol) is based in Sydney, has been separated from her husband, Aman (Arjun Rampal), and lives with her school-going children: Aaliya, Ankush, and Anjali. Aman is in love with fashion designer, Shreya Arora (Kareena Kapoor), and plans to marry her soon. His attempts to introduce her to his family fall apart several times as his children and Maya dislike her, and have nicknamed her 'Daayan' (witch). Things change after Maya is diagnosed with cervical cancer, is told that she does not have very long to live, and undertakes to find a suitable step-mom for her children.

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Plot Keywords:

divorce | photographer | extramarital affair | cancer | stepchild | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

India Australia

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

10 September 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Egy család vagyunk

Filming Locations:

Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£162,863 (UK) (3 September 2010)

Gross:

$631,276 (USA) (24 September 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia, Dharma Productions, SPE Films India

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the second movie after "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..." in which Kajol and Kareena Kapoor will acting together.

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Soundtracks

"Hamesha & Forever"
Written by Irshad Kamil
Composed by Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa
Performed by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (India) Pvt. Ltd.

User Reviews

Decent Flick...

A remake of the 1998 Hollywood-hit 'Stepmom', 'We Are Family' is a decent film, but, it caters to Women mainly, lacking universal appeal. Debutant-Director Siddharth Malhotra, pays homage to it's original... but again, the emotion what 'Stepmom' offered, this film lacks in that department.

'We Are Family' is about a divorced couple, played by Arjun Rampal & Kajol respectively, their 3 kids and their would-be Stepmom, played by Kareena Kapoor.

'We Are Family' has it's share of wonderful moments, and to be honest, the first hour is power-packed. The problem begins in the Second Hour, the Screenplay goes for a toss. The culmination in the original, was a pure genius. Whereas, the culmination of this remake is out of emotions. It doesn't leave the impact, as per expectations. Another sore point is its soundtrack by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy. None of the songs are memorable.

Production Values, as expected from Karan Johar, are first-rate. Siddharth Malhotra makes a fine debut as a filmmaker. The adapted Screenplay drags itself in the second hour. Mohanan's Cinematography is passable. Editing by Deepa Bhatia is good.

In the acting department, Arjun Rampal is superb. He plays his part with control and patience. Kajol is believable, as always. Kareena Kapoor is good. All the kids, are highly efficient.

On the whole, 'We Are Family' is a decent film, that has some potential working on it's advantage. Watch it if you must!