Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Review: Shantanu Maheshwari-Saie Manjrekar Steal The Show
Rating: 3/5
Director: Neeraj Pandey
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jimmy Shergill, Shantanu Maheshwari, and Saiee Manjrekar
Storyline:
Young lovers Krishna and Vasudha (Shantanu and Saie) are happily lost in their own bubble. But one fateful night changes things forever – Krishna lands up in jail for 22 years for a double-murder case.
Anticipation builds for this tragic duo’s (older version played Ajay and Tabu) reunion after Krishna’s imprisonment finally comes to an end. But there’s one more person in the picture – Abhijeet (Jimmy Shergill), Vasudha’s husband.
Abhijeet is curious to know – what exactly happened on that night which drastically changed the trajectory of all their lives. Are things more than they seem?
Watch Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha to see how this tragic romance unfolds….
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Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Review:
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is like a sneeze that never comes. The anticipation and tension builds up waiting for the big pay-off…which sadly turns out to be underwhelming.
BUT, the exquisite soundtrack of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is one of the main draws of the film. Especially Tuu, which is a fabulously melodic, lyrically-rich song. And the lovely Ae Dil Zara which will tug at your heartstrings.
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha had the potential to be so much more – with impressive actors like Tabu and Ajay Devgn at the helm and promising young faces of Shantanu and Saie. But the film keeps fluctuating between being utterly romantic, dreamy to being dreary and over-stretched.
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Review:
The flashback sequences of Shantanu Maheshwari and Saie Manjrekar are nostalgic and endearing with their simplicity. Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha falters due to its languid pacing which can be trying for some viewers. Certain sequences are repetitive, overinflated and dragged on past their welcome.
Jimmy Shergill’s character is underutilised in an underwritten and frankly odd role. There was potential to do so much more and we are misled into believing his part is going somewhere interesting. Ajay Devgn is a little lethargic at times while Tabu is stellar as always in capturing the angst, regret, and pining of her character. The simmering chemistry of the duo is palpable and the conflict perfectly expressed with their eyes.
But though seasoned actors Tabu-Ajay Devgn give a mature performance, it is the young cast that steals the show here. Shantanu Maheshwari is absolutely a delight to watch on the screen – flawlessly switching from charming to vulnerable to a fierce, angry young man. Saie Manjrekar adds a sweet, refreshing energy to the film and is able to emote convincingly in the dramatic moments.
This film may find its audience in those who enjoy heavy-angst, ultra-slowburn romances.
