Three love stories set in three different eras; all of which go through the inevitable love-cycle of hook-up, heartbreak, separation and reunion.
Three love stories set in three different eras; all of which go through the inevitable love-cycle of hook-up, heartbreak, separation and reunion.
Love is being revisited in three different acts, in true Shakespearean style. Like this prem kahaani that yawns all the way from Lahore to London. Struggling to bloom under the austere eyes of Brit-ruled India (1910); doing the 'twist' in Bollywood's golden era (1960), to digital love-chats in the 'like', 'poke' and 'share' (read: Facebook) generation (2012). But thankfully, this is not about janam-janam ka dangerous love, rebirth or reincarnation; it's actually three love stories, blossoming in three different time periods.
Narrated in story-book style, it opens with Ruksar's (Priyanka) - a Filmfare covergirl and superstar of the 60s' - perchance meeting with Govind (Shahid), a struggling musician. In Chaplinesque style. Against an obvious studio backdrop of old Mumbai - with its quaint charm, and not-so-bustling life (trams, BEST buses, Britannia Guest House, Maratha Mandir theater, hand-painted movie posters, tunes of Ai dil hai mushkil) they fall in love, even as a curious, comical journo (one-man-paparazzi) clicks them all the way. Time to fast-forward.
Welcome 2012: In Queen's land (UK). The hip, easy-going Krish (Shahid again), breaks-up, on his birthday, with his girlfriend in the morning; to find love in Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare's birthplace) by midnight, with the free-spirited Radha (PC again). Not surprisingly, this Romeo-Juliet jodi share a wi-fi romance (flirting, wooing and dating happens via BBM, SMS, FB and iPads), but suddenly, there's a technical glitch that even the 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' command can't fix. Oops! Let's rewind now.
It's 1910 and we're in Sargoda, Lahore. Javed (Hello again Shahid), is a random Romeo who seduces with shayari, and believes in azaadi (of heart over hinterland). He meets Aaradhana (any guesses who?), daughter of a freedom fighter, who transforms him from prem-pujari to patriot.
This isn't the first time Priyanka Chopra has played multiple characters in a one movie, but in this one she doesn't change much through eras and expressions (other than her wardrobe). She blushes coyly throughout, engages in verbal banter with her counterpart-of-centuries and breezes through her role(s), showing little intensity. Of course, she's her natural, bubbly self as always, but not quite as amazing as you want her to be.
Shahid Kapoor is best as the badnaam shayar Javed. He uses his boyish charm effectively, dancing like the wind (in Uff and Humse Pyar Karle Tu), and cheekily winning women in every janam. Shahid seduces the audience with his style and shayari, sparking life into this cliche-riddled kahaani.
Kunal Kohli, in an attempt to create a large canvas to paint this love-story - (using centuries, barriers of cultures, castes, customs and costumes) - simply doesn't make the crossover (to the audiences, that is). Even with a powerhouse of talent; the script lacks depth and fails to ignite enough passion or chemistry for a love story. It's not devoid of romance, cutesy conversations and sweet-somethings; but there are no highs, lows, conflicts or complications that make you gush, or give you gooseflesh.
To put it simply, this story is - Boy meets girl. Period. Boy meets girl. Period. And boy meets girl. Period...
Review posted within last 6 month
It was an ok-o film...not such which was expected
Review posted within last 6 month
Good movie .. Good Concept. Prachi Desai and Neha Sharma were good!!
Review posted within last 6 month
nice movie. but won't appeal to any other section than youth. songs were good. story too fast(given time constraint and 3 stories) .overall good break from your monotony of life.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
shahid - priyanka jodi did again a gud thing.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Okay okay movie for time pass
Review posted more than 6 month ago
a beautiful romantic movie to with the pair ! nice part of acting by them !
Review posted more than 6 month ago
An excellent romantic movie with the nice pair ! A good story to entertain !
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Boring stuff.......i felt like leaving the movie hall 4 or 5 times. won't recommend it until you are really really bored and out of options for the day.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Hi I like the movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
awesome movie..........
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Kunal kohli has gone in its hibernation period.. not a single good movie after FANAA/... Again a dismantle flick.. Priyanka was good and shahid - was exceptionally bad except in 2012 story... skip it if you can..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Timepass movie. Nice way to spend a dull weekend.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Good time pass.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Not so good movie to watch
Review posted more than 6 month ago
shahid is fantastic.. PC is good too.. what a cute movie, too bad it didn't do so well at the box office.. so difficult to predict the audience and the response.. good luck shahid for future films..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
I like only javed character..... And aaradhna
Review posted more than 6 month ago
sweet movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Pakaya hai yaar
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Bundle movie.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
"Teri Meri Kahanni" is an example of a failed concept and pathetic experimentation with a illogical storyline. We have already seen movies like "Dangerous Ishq" based on similar formula of many generations failing miserably at the box office. The movie had two affirmatives-Shahid Kapoor and music. Priyanka Chopra was useless like always and Kunal Kohli makes Cinema lovers rethink if he had only directed movies like "Fanaa". It's D-time for Shahid Kapoor now and he should work on good script if wants to survive amongst other Kapoors and the Khan-dan.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
saw this movie, no starts only 1 full moon....
Review posted more than 6 month ago
good movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
I hav nt seen the movie,,,and dont want to see the movie....its all by seeing the trailer , one wd recognise the movie will definately going to be superflop...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
I dont know whats wrong with Sasha and PC, how can they choose such a bad movie. Evn Kunal Kohli dissapointed this time... very bad script and film.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
ah.. shit....movie bakwas movie thi i would rate it not even 1 star...........i dint like it all u all tell how much u like :P waste of time plus money.... i dint not find any thing interesting in this movie...................................
Review posted more than 6 month ago
that was such a reall loving movie.....after watching some actions
Review posted more than 6 month ago
awesum movie..........
Review posted more than 6 month ago
nice movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Amazing super movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
It's a refreshing movie with breezy romance, emotions and feather touch comedy. Priyanka is effortlessly mesmerising, shahid is charming. Their chemistry is sizzling.The three eras of love are portrayed brilliantly. Watch out for the moment when priyanka brilliantly shows dispair and smile simultaneouly. Superb performances. Must watch.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
verryy nice movie........3 love stories sweetely written
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Sheer waste of time, ofcourse money too if seen in a theatre.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Dreadful. Stay away.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Descent watch, 1st half works less of dialogues but fun. Shahid has done a good work.Priyanka well surgeries can hav unwanted results poor acting jus punjabi grl she has managed to deliver others are waste. 3 eras of movie are pretty good one will not feel bored but end is same bollywood style Happy ending. if every time they have to patch why three different stories. songs are poor nothing classic to watch. Time pass worked for my money ***
Review posted more than 6 month ago
bored for first half last
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Lagta hai Shahid ka career finish hone wala hai.Priyanka ke pas SRK hai. Tere pas kaya hai Shahid????Thoda sooch samajh kar film select karo,nahi to daddy se kuch rai le lo.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
such mixed reviews cant decide if I must watch or not!!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Officially the worst bollywood film i've ever watched!!!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Will someone seriously tell me whether 'Rakhtbeej' is really a Hindi film after all or has it been dubbed from a Bhojpuri pot-boiler? Apart from a busty and saucy RAKHI SAWANT doing an erotic item number that has a top spinning in her tummy,the only known faces come in the supporting cast be it RAJESH KHATTAR(who's only claim to fame seems to be that he is SHAHID KAPUR's step father) or TINU ANAND them apart even a Google search makes it tough to dig out any information on the lead pair or those that surround them!!! Assuming the leading pair is making their Bollywood debut, it is rather fool-hardy for the hero to actually essay a double role when he can hardly do justice to none... The only thing I really loved truly loved about Rakthbeej is that the hero playing the CEO of a telecom empire comes up wid a genius offer to get a tender when he actually bids at 0 paisa per minute(yeah you heard it right)..I almost expected ABHISHEK BACHCHAN to wave out and yell,"What an (3G) Idea Sirjee!!!" All said and done Rakthbeej is a collector's item film because it cud well be the first and last film for most of the cast!!!"
Review posted more than 6 month ago
cheap ,stupid and paid reviewer of Times of India? the worst movie of the decade, better learn from the Hindu newspapers reviewer how to review a movie, so truthful and genuine. TIO reviewers are the worst one even the most masala movies and movies of so called heroes gets 3 or 4 or 5 star, shame on you. james raaj chennai
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Please dont watch.. spare yourself the agony of becoming braindead..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Ok story. Crappy dialogues and average acting. This could have been made into a really good movie but it was so predictable story line. The 2012 part is the worst. The 1960 and 1910 (or whatever) were still watchable.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
The storyline is good but badly mixed and lost continuation. The end is predictable and very much stereotyped. The actors performed well but no wonder Shahid and Priyanka failed to make a spell on the viewers. Starts of with good fun but then becomes burden. Not recommended.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Worst movie I ever saw. Had no clue and connection.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
The worst movie ever, wasted my time and money. It really was not worth it.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
actually ll giv it a 4 star coz of the chemistry between shahid n priynka they look superb ..
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