Saawariya
The other Diwali biggie, Saawariya was plenty hyped too. After all it was Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, was the debut film of Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor, was shot exclusively on indoor sets, was backed by Sony Pictures and cost a fortune. Sadly, Saawariya disappoints 
. A bad movie it ain’t but special it isn’t either.
Narrated by Gulabji(Rani Mukerjee), a local prostitute, Saawariya tells the story of the lovable Ranbir Raj(Rambir Kapoor) a minstrel who comes to town and brings much happiness to all around him. One night he meets Sakina(Sonam Kapoor) and loses his heart to her instantly. Sakina though is in love with Imaan(Salman Khan) for whose return she has been waiting for a year now. Come Id and she hopes she will be reunited with her love again.
A year alone is awfully lonely though and it is impossible not to likeRanbir Raj 
. Saawariya tells the story of Ranbir n Sakina and the time spent together over four nights. Will Sakina succumb to Ranbir’s charms or will his love remain unrequited.
Saawariya has magnificent sets. If Black was dark blue seems to be the theme for Saawariya 
. Omung Kumar deserves immense praise for bringing the sets alive. Though they really need better fake snow 
But there is simply no technical brilliance in Saawariya, usually a given in a Bhansali film.
The movie is more like a staged play. The expressions, body language and dialouges are well….theatricial. It is more like a video taken of a staged play rather than a movie 
Ranbir Kapoor is a promising newcomer. He is charming, confident, talented and has wonderful screen presence. Barring the Raj Kapoor mannerism’s(Bhansali should be shot for this!!!!) he is delightful as Ranbir Raj.
Ah and the delectable Sonam. Vulnerable, beautiful, mischievous she has you rooting for her Sakina. She’s inherited the impish Anil Kapoor smile but needs to giggle a lot less.
Salmaan Khan has about 4 lines n looks like a gangster. You really wonder what Sakina sees in him 
Rani Mukerjee does the call girl routine…again and is decent(no pun intended) enough.
Saawariya is best viewed with minimal expectations.
It’s a nice enough movie but it isn’t a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film by far.