Sunny Sunday afternoon in Atlanta where the wind takes away the heat, near full theater and tickets in hand - perfect setting for watching Raajneeti....the only thing missing was P not being by my side. So, as soon as the movie got over, I decided that I have to watch it with her.
I loved the movie (obviously for a person who loves to read epics like Pillars of the Earth and World without end to name a couple), but just hoped that it would have played out longer. It had a good amount of characters, an obvious plot, some good acting and cinematography and would have loved more drama to add to the one there.
But here is the twist - the best part for me was the romance (obviously influenced by the Bhopali girl played by Katrina Kaif). The romance so subtle, but still strong as steel which was an under current in the entire movie, right from scene 1. Indu so madly in love with Samar, gets rejected to end up married to Prithvi, the older brother of Samar (after walking though the mirage of a hopeful marriage with Samar) and learns to love Prithvi after learning the hard way (meeting Sarah whom Samar loves). A twist sees Samar and Indu loosing their partners and then a strong emotion getting them back together though not as lovers but 2 individuals who care for each other. While Katrina Kaif looks great in this movie, her character was a strong typical girl from Bhopal, who has nerves of steel and despite being used in the political game, ends up as the one who can still control life - very strong, independent and yet fragile person in private.
This is one movie that I think I will watch again with P when I get back (that's whenever the airline gods from Air France will confirm my booking) and definitely will get the DVD. BTW, this is the first movie I watched of Katrina on the big screen and after this, I am sure I will watch more of her on the big screen irrespective of the movie :)