Ishaqzaade....

Love is life. Even more maybe. That is what this movie professes, and with some conviction.
The introductory part of the movie will definitely leave a smile on your face as Director Habib Faisal pops up ingenuitive ideas at crucial intervals to keep you engaged through a slick and span screenplay, with ample twists and turns to keep you guessing, “what next?”

The story isn't exactly "different" but the presentation is definitely refreshing. The raw appeal of the movie also works at many different levels, be it the brilliantly choreographed “Chokra Jawaan” or the post-election firing spree.
The characters have been chalked out brilliantly by Faisal, true to his detailed style (eg. Do Dooni Chaar) and are truly endearing. Parma, the hot headed grandson of a Rajput patriarch with an angel of a mother and Zoya, the only daughter of the incumbent MLA who prefers Guns to Earrings are a match made in hell. The acting is pitch perfect as Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor slip effortlessly into the layered characters of Zoya and Parma. Arjun does full justice to his role while Parineeti does very well to give a domineering performance around an almost all-male cast.
The dialogues are raw and charming, besides being humorous on most parts.

The movie is a tad too fast in certain sections as the “falling-in-love” part is almost rushed through and one remains bothered whether love actually happens that fast. But once the initial jitters give away, u can’t help but love this awesome onscreen pairing of Zoya and Parma who remind you of cute memories from your own story.

The music, by Amit Trivedi, is outstanding. The quantity, quality and placement of the songs is in tune with the theme of the movie and Amit Trivedi proves his mettle yet again. “Pareshaan”, ”Aafaton Ke Parinde” and “Chokra Jawaan” were the best of the lot while “Jhalla Wallah” was a light hearted tune and “Ishaqzaade” an endearing melody.
The movie has political undertones which remain largely suppressed by the romantic saga of the leading couple and show an uncouth and barbarian side of our society.

The message at the end of the movie is, indeed, heart rendering and, the climax is unexpected, and will be liked by some, disliked by others but remembered by all.

Few movies and their characters refuse to leave you even long after you have left the theatre.
One of those movies, totally.