#almostpyaar

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I didn't feel like making this post to Letterboxd. In December of last year, I met the ICONIC Anurag Kashyap along with the actors of film he'd come to promote at IIT Bombay for Moodi. The film was obviously Almost Pyaar. The culture surrounding the film was woven through 7 years of finding its footing through financing, pre-production and shooting. The music as much as the film fails to grasp the roots of Gen Z media. Maybe the film is made for the masses, but this isn't a Gen Z film by any standards.

Gen Z here has been portrayed as the shallowest form with no personality beyond the grasp of social media. I don't know, maybe it is that Alaya F plays a minor in both iterations of her role which shows her shallow nature due to her immaturity. The bits where they tried to show her true nature against her own characterization fell short because they felt like an afterthought. I don't remember what either of Karan's characters are called but I remember asking myself whether I relate to him on any level being a Gen Z man. The answer was a resounding No. I don't relate to any of the characters in either timeline. The most interesting character DJ Mohabbat brilliantly played by Vicky Kaushal wasn't in any of the promotions or material till the release. Only Kaushal felt like the only actor in this film who was trying to make do with what he got.

I feel like Kashyap with this film was trying to understand a generation that he clearly hasn't been able to. Maybe it's the young people of today who are to be blamed for this heinous film. But I'd say Kashyap's lack of form in recent years - trying to make films for a new generation might be another of the reasons he isn't able to work out a proper strategy.

Anurag, I know you're never gonna see this. But if you do, check your Instagram dms. I asked you out to movie date. Pls response -><- thanks for reading.

[its-cafechills-kool]

Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat Movie Review (2023)

Anurag Kashyap brings a different kind of cinematic experiment in each of his movies. His love stories have a darkish grey tone, unlike Bollywood's commercial love dramas. The story of the movie is of two couples. The story of both couples is going on simultaneously. In both stories, the family's honor is affected by their children falling in love.

Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat is the story of two modern couples fueled by wild desire and anger. The story showcases how passion overtakes true love, eventually leading a couple into an awkward situation. The movie covers all kinds of hatred and social issues, be it homophobia, religious prejudice, love jihad, generational gap, etc.

Alaya F impresses with her excellent acting in this movie. Despite being Karan Mehta's debut movie, his work in the movie is also good. Vicky Kaushal's cameo as DJ Mohabbat supports the movie. He gives excellent advice to the youth with his voice and viewpoint.

Amit Trivedi's music touches the mind and heart with a balanced mix. The movie is shot at the stunning locations of London and Dalhousie.

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