The flashy costumes and glossy outlook might create a buzz that the film has loads of style minus substance. Let the storyteller display its full cards and then decide what this is all about? The frustrated lover (Salman Khan) tries to bail out his misery by planting love relationship to get rid from his ex-flame and beloved (Preity Zinta).
Ironically, the plan succeeds with the help of her old compatriot (Akshay Kumar) who has been nursing love for her for years. The estranged lover becomes the voice over of the surrogate one and it develops the desired love chemistry. Now, its dude (Salman Khan) counseling geek (Akshay Kumar) for successful relationship and that's not all.
The dude dons the attire of costume anchoring for him and leaves no stone unturned. The circumstance brings out the humane out of the immature disco freak and transforms him into the compassionate soulful lover. The paths cross each other and the emotional turbulence of constrained and love struck hearts burst out with tears.
This is what 'Jaan-e-Mann' is all about!
Candy floss flashy entertainers have always been on the brighter side of box-office results and it has fancied the imagination of pop genre to a large extent. Earlier, it was trademark of select few, but now the genre has been glorified and extenuated by the new crop of filmmakers.
It demands loads of aesthetical vision in balancing the style and substance in conceiving syrupy mushy story. The top notch banners have treasured themselves with finesse, and it has dwelled new crop of filmmakers. Debutante director Shirish Kunder is new kid on block who experiments with it and starts big with 'Jaan-e-Mann'.
He came out with flying colors as editor in 'Main Hoon Na' followed by his successful martial relationship with choreographer Farah Khan. This comes out as his third histrionic that has garnered meteoric media hype, thanks to high-profile marketing.
'Jaan-e-Mann' is the story of day dreamer Suhaan Kapoor (Salman Kapoor), a self-styled superstar who receives alimony notice from his wife Piya (Preity Zinta).
He is in dilemma as Piya has sought Rs fifty million as alimony from him. Suhaan seeks the help of his intelligent uncle (Anupam Kher) who is a proficient lawyer. He advises him to find a suitable match for Piya so that she can remarry with that person and he can be bailed out from this financial mess.
In the meanwhile, Champu alias Agastya Rao (Akshay Kumar) walks into their life and seeks the hand of Piya. Suhaan is pleased to know that Agastya was silent lover of Piya in college days. He encourages him to win over her heart.
Both board plane to New York for Piya's destination. The taciturn and obstinate Agastya seeks the help of street smart Suhaan in winning Piya's heart. In due course Suhaan is surmounted with the love of his infant baby girl that brings tears in his eyes.
Suhaan remorses for his immature behavior and decides for a patch up with Piya. But things have changed now and Piya has found a new life partner in Agastya. The film takes a surprising turn when the real love wins and soul-mates unite.
'Jaan-e-Mann' is a treat for the festive season and brings colors, romance and lights with new flair of filmmaking. It brings out the futurist concept of narration that flash forwards and backwards the events and emotions by stroke of techno-wizardry skills. New designer Surily Goel makes impressive dent by experimenting with multifaceted get ups of Salman Khan.
The actor can be spotted in Elvis Presley, Zorro etc attires and it has come out well on screen.
Cinematographer Sudeep Chatterjee's master craftsman works superbly throughout and is one of the highlights of the film. The stylish dream sequence where Salman Khan is nominated and finally wins Filmfare Award with noted Bollywood celebrities deserves appreciation.
The flashy cinematography of "Humko Maloom Hai" is done in typical "Moulin Rouge" with loads of gloss and sheen. Watch out for the skyscraping gleaming vision of New York and it transforms you there with sheer delight. The soundtrack "Sau Dard" has been picturized with finesse showing the cosmopolitan delights of New York City and the beauty of "Brooklyn Bridge".
Finally, the concluding sequence in cosmic space where Akshay introduces her beloved (Preity Zinta in double role) to Salman is finely executed. Sabu Cyril's art direction is cut above rest and it builds up the space for the love chemistry to mushroom. The stylish interiors, scintillating stage setting and exotic display of festive celebrations speak volumes for his expertise.
The brilliantly executed cinematography and art direction have been shouldered well with efficient choreography of Farah Khan. The choreographer has been strikingly impressive in soundtracks in songs "Ajnabi Sheher", "Jaane Ke Jaane Na" and "Humko Maloom Hai".
The entire leading star cast has been brilliant from the first to last scenes and it is seen in every shot and frame.
Salman Khan may show signs of aging but the actor has matured tremendously. The gritty and witty characterizations of immature dude have suited him to the hilt. Salman's performance has been the biggest boost in the film's success and it will be counted as one of his finest performances in recent years.
Akshay Kumar is complete revelation in depiction of "nerd" craving for college bombshell in classrooms and discotheques. Akshay has been better known for his action and comical image but this time he has changed lanes completely. In the climax, where he outbursts emotionally in front of the mirror is phenomenal and the tearful scene where he sacrifices his love shows his strength as a reliable actor in business.
Dimple-cheeked Preity Zinta lives up to her expectations and delivers her role gracefully. It may sound strange to sport her as sporty college freak but she responds well. The high point of Preity's performance lies where she shows maturity in emotional scenes.
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