Movie Review: Yeh Saali Aashiqui
Rating: 2 stars
Director: Cherag Ruparel
Producers: Rajeev Amrish Puri, Dr. Meena Rajeev Puri
Dhaval Jayantilal Gada and Akshay Jayantilal Gada
Writers: Vardhan Puri, Cherag Ruparel
Cast:Vardhan Puri, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Ruslaan Mumtaz
Story: Sahil Mehra (Vardhan Puri) and Mittee Deora (Shivaleeka Oberoi) are both hospitality students in a college in Shimla. He’s the silent rich kid who keeps to himself while she is am ambitious middle class girl who will go to any lengths to become rich. Sahil is attracted to Mittee and she takes advantage of it and lures him into falling in love with him. At the same time Mittee tries to have fun with other boys of the college which Sahil does not like. Sahil is a short tempered kid and cannot control his anger. Mittee takes advantage of the fact and traps him into doing something that he will regret.
Review: The film is directed and written by debutant director Cherag Ruparel who has attempted a slick thriller. However Cherag could not manage to give the finish of a taut thriller. Even the story and the plot becomes weak at some stages. The film has a very 90’s feel to it. Cherag could not bring the same finesse of his script onscreen. It is his first film and we are sure he will be better next time.
Acting: It is a surprise that Amrish Puri’s grandson Vardhan Puri chose a taut thriller for his debut venture. Vardhan has also co-wrriten the script with the director. Vardhan shows promise but he could have done much better. He needs a promising director to take him forward. Shivaleeka Oberoi is okay. Not much can be said about Johnny Lever’s son Jessey Lever who plays Venu didn’t have many scenes to stand out. He has a promising future. Ruslaan Mumtaz is okay.
Music: Music by Hitesh Modak leaves very little to be desired for. The song Sanki however keeps you engrossed.
Overall: Since they are a whole lot of new kids on the block they cannot be written off. We are sure they have a promising future and will come out with better luck next time.