Just like his charming, ever-amiable public persona, his character here too is instantly endearing. You almost feel as if Khan is playing himself in this film. While Khan offers sturdy support in this film, it’s Bhatt’s film all the way. Review by Manjusha Radhakrishnan on Gulfnews However that shouldn’t stop you from not witnessing one of Alia’s best performances and SRK being his charming best. A little bit of trimming here and there would have been good, and it is not a typical Bollywood movie. Review by Sreeju Sudhakaran on Bollywood Lifeĭear Zindagi will definitely appeal to you if you love slice of life film. The single smartest trick in this film, however, may well be the primary casting decision. Dear Zindagi is a lovely picture, made with finesse and heart, and one that not only takes some stigma off the idea of seeking therapy, but - in the most natural of ways - goes a long way in making a viewer think of the people who matter most. Shinde might be the most celebratory feminist among our mainstream filmmakers, her heroines far from being defined or restrained by men. At near-2.5 hours, Dear Zindagi feels too stretched.ĭear Zindagi Review by Raja Sen on Rediff The light-hearted dialogues and scenes are the high points of the film. However, when the film has emotions as its driving point, it comes as an unpleasant surprise when it can’t even do much there. If you’re in the mood to do some soul-searching this weekend, this film could do it for you.ĭear Zindagi Review by Ananya Bhattacharya on India Todayĭear Zindagi scores a few brownie points on the emotion front. And SRK in his sober-avatar possessing infinite gyaan tempts you to seek out a therapist. It is Life Itself.ĭear Zindagi Review by Meena Iyer on The Times Of Indiaįeisty Alia, one of the better actors of the current generation, turns in a nicely nuanced performance. Dr Jehangir has her sit across him in a cosy room, takes her off for long walks on the beach, and teaches her that playing with waves is not just a game. The vehicle through which, or should we say whom, Kaira learns life-lessons, is a dishy shrink played by Shah Rukh Khan.
What could have been a solid drama with emotional heft - the qualities that made Shinde’s debut ‘English Vinglish’ such an engaging watch –built upon the exploration of the fact that our adulthood is shaped by our childhood in ways we don’t really understand, turns into a kitchen sink talkathon, where all the characters are given lines which are meant to be deep, but come off mostly banal and obvious. Do not miss scenes like Shah Rukh Khan’s introduction, the first meeting between Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt and Alia Bhatt’s emotional outburst during the pre-climax.ĭear Zindagi Review by Shubhra Gupta on Indian Express The film has got its humour intact and in right proportions. On the other hand, because of the film’s dialogues (Gauri Shinde) being extremely lucid, it will definitely find its echo amongst the viewers.
All of this may make the audiences fail to find resonance with it. The irony of the film remains in the fact that, despite the film’s characters being relatable, the proceedings of the film are simply opposite. One has to really give it to Gauri Shinde for having tried to present the complications of life in a simplified manner. The story and screenplay (Gauri Shinde) of DEAR ZINDAGI is a sincere attempt in the genre of slice of life. Kunal Kapoor and Ali Zafar don’t get enough scope to perform, but they do well. That apart, there is a bit of ‘Highway’ hangover in some of her scenes. Alia Bhatt is brilliant in her emotional sequences and stands tall in her scenes with SRK. He lights up the screen with his charisma and screen-presence. He is phenomenal as Kiara’s life mentor and slips into the character with utmost ease and conviction. In terms of performances, inspite a limited screen-time, Shah Rukh Khan delivers the most likeable performance in the film. After a point, the film gets too preachy and tries too hard to establish the phrase ‘life is all about living those small moments’. Unfortunately, such moments are far and few in between. A few life lessons (Don’t let your past blackmail your present to ruin your beautiful future) are worth pondering over. ‘Dear Zindagi’ does have some brilliantly executed sequences which include Alia’s first interaction with Shah Rukh Khan, her emotional break-down at a family dinner recalling her disturbed childhood. Average Rating of All 'Dear Zindagi' Review - 3 stars From the 18 reviews that we have so far, the average critic rating is 2.9 stars. ‘Dear Zindagi’ has received mixed to good reviews from critics.
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