The fact that Saawariya was not taken well by the Indian masses simply shows that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is light years ahead of what the demands and understanding of quality cinema is in Bollywood. SLB should be making European dramas, not catering to an audience who has no capability of appreciating and respecting art.Saawariya is a triumph in every aspect of film making. It is the most breathtaking cinematography and art direction put on an Indian screen, the most visually striking of all movies, laden with electrifying performances from the cast, heart breaking dialogs and a soulful musical score. The perfect Anti-Romance of our generation.Simply fantastic and a must watch.

Since i saw the trailer of the film, i was expecting/ hoping that this film will be something different, wonderful and wow!When the film was released i went for its first day first show and i was very upset!Okay, Ranbir Kapoor acted very, very well for a first time actor so he is cool. He is so handsome and cute too... Sonam Kapoor was below average, i think that she could have done a much better job. Rani M was amazing as always! Salman Khan was ??? I really don't understand. Ugh! The music was super amazing, all the songs were wonderful!The sets, costumes & designs were lovely!

This is a fantastic tale that takes the viewer through song, dance, drama, comedy. love. and endearing moments. It is full of beautiful images, like Sakina beating the rugs, etc.. lots of magical visuals and dramatic moment along with wondrous dance and song scenes. One could see themselves in this situation and the various outcomes there can be. The lyrics are so beautiful, so descriptive that one would only wish they could hear these words from someone.The lyrics are so beautiful. I give this a 10 stars, a must see.... My only warning is that the subtitles are done in yellow and at many times blend into the scene and become hard to read so i guess..sit close? Wish so much they had done subtitles a bit better. And when raj sings in his room.. all women will swoon! Not to mention his absolute fantastic great looks and his character personality is so endearing. Sakina is an absolute beauty...and full of playfulness but yet mysterious and persistent. You will I believe, love this movie.. its magical musical and an experience into a distant land.

One of the most offbeat, and beautiful Bollywood films i've ever seen. Staged more akin to a Broadway musical than an actual film, the films simplistic storyline, 'set' setting, and loosely fleshed character are singularly both its greatest asset and...(read more) downfall. While these qualities lend the film its dreamlike, fantasy feel, it also leaves too much too interpretation. Too some that may be a bad thing...but this is a fantasy right? Right. So, while the film starts wonderfully with the introduction of characters and Raj stumbling upon Sakina on the bridge, the film does begin to drag towards the second half when Sakina tells her story, why? To the audience, her reason for loving Imaan so deeply is never really explained, it just happens, and that may put some off. Again, open too interpretation. But when has love ever been logical...it just happens. The boxing metaphor was also quite cheesy. Otherwise, the film was very well done. The set/atmosphere is the real star of the film. It has the look of Moulin Rouge with an exotic Indian twist. The films gorgeously choreographed and picturized songs only add to this effect. I wish Jaan E Jann was a bit longer though. The acting is first-rate...Salman Khan, Rani Mukherjee, and Zora Sehgal all do very well in their supporting roles, with Zora Sehgal being the best of the three...playing the part of a very bitter, disillusioned but spunky loving old lady. She lends the movie quite a bit of life. Ranbir Kapoor is nearly perfect in his debut...his dialogue delivery and mannerisms are very akin to Raj Kapoor, his whole character is pretty much a homage, it looks like he'll be carrying his grandfathers legacy with much success. Moreover, apart from aping his grandfather...he does have great screen presence and can emote very well. One of the finest debuts this year. On the other hand, Sonam Kapoor is quite good, though she dose not carry or get the same amount of screen presence as Ranbir, though she does very well with what she gets. Direction was on par, SLB/Sony knew they were taking a risk with this one, and it looks like it didn't payoff..to this I have too ask, when will Indian audiences learn to grow up? Sadly, it seems Indian audiences for the most part, cant handle thinking outside the 'box'...they want everything spoon-fed too them. So it perplexed me when they accept far more illogical films like say Om Shanti Om than this. Dumb. Anyways, Saawariya is one of my favorites this year...go see it and decide yourself.