Ayan Mukherjee has had a dream start to his career. One of the most beloved films by the youth today, Swades, was penned by this guy, who by the way is just 25 years old and was 20 when Swades released. This goes to show the talent this guy possesses. Wake Up Sid thus, taking into account Ayan's age, naturally belongs to the Farhan Akhtar genre of movies, young and energetic and very today.
The plot revolves around Sid (Ranbir) who is a rich spoilt brat that has all the possible worldly pleasures in the world. His funda in life is to just enjoy today and think about tomorrow, tomorrow. In the process he meets Aishaa (Konkona) who is his exact opposite, ambitious, hard working and wanting to achieve something.
Sid's life is all good till he flunks in his exams. This is where his life goes topsy turvy as his father, in a last effort to sudhrofy Sid, throws him out of the house to face the big bad world. In this journey, Sid discovers his "Lakshya" in life and his love too.
Aishaa on the other hand who has all her goals set, changes her ways to get there after meeting Sid. She realizes that it's important to enjoy life in the moment as well. Her realization that she has fallen for Sid is very nicely handled.
This movie has been brilliantly executed. Just after seeing the opening scene you are automatically hooked on. I could totally relate to the opening scene where Sid tries to study for his exams. The movie is all about emotions whether it be love, hate, laugh or cry. The scenes between Sid and his mother are fantastic. All said and done you cant help it but remember about "Lakshya" and DCH after seeing this movie. I found too many similarities.
Musically this is a strong movie for Shankar Ehsaan Loy. It too belongs to the Farhan Akhtar genre of movies. In fact one song is very reminiscent of the "Kaisi Hai yeh rut" song from DCH. The best song of the album though belongs to Amit Trivedi. You just cant seem to get enough of "Iktara". Its a brilliant composition!
Ranbir has improved a lot. He is no longer his irritating self from Saawariya and was very much likable in the movie. The role fits him like a glove. Konkona was very good as usual. There is some cuteness in her which is very attractive. Anupam Kher and Supriya Pathak are brilliant in their cameos.
Ayan Mukherjee, take a bow. A brilliant effort for a first movie. I will be definitely marking my radar for Ayan's future movies.
Rating: Very good and entertaining watch. Highly recommended.
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