Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha movie review: On paper, Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s romance seemed more innovative than the final version that was shown on screen.
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha movie review and the English-Korean drama Past Lives from 2023 have a slight similarity. Over the course of 24 years, the lives of two characters were followed as they parted ways, came back together years later under new circumstances, and one of them realized they had never stopped loving the other. The feelings felt genuine, and it was concise. Sadly, minimalism and Bollywood’s storytelling approach are not friends.
The beginning of this Hindi drama features Ajay Devgn’s character, Krishna, a prisoner who is unwilling to leave. He has been serving a 23-year sentence for double murder. The story of Auron Mein is essentially the reason behind his actions, which is extremely shallow.
Shantanu Maheshwari plays Ajay’s younger self from 2001, when he was in love with Vasudha (a vibrant Saiee Manjrekar). Their genuine relationship was crucial because Ajay and Tabu, who are starring in their zillionth film together, are playing their older selves. However, one night permanently alters their life. Vasudha does not wait for Krishna; why does he? Why is he opposed to being released from prison? Who arranges for their eventual meeting?
That daily soap aesthetic
Mein Kahan Dum Auron Tha is both traditional and unconventional at the same time. I’m all for writing stories about love that feature a variety of age groups. This is the extent of immaturity in love. Furthermore, how age-appropriate, sensible love evolves.
The first section goes incredibly slowly. We try to keep up with the numerous flashbacks that occur throughout the story. The concept goes too far in an attempt to be captivating. The first three hours have the atmosphere of a “maha-episode” of a daily soap opera.
The gap occurs to give us a breather before we are ultimately told what transpired on that tragic night all those years ago. However, you’re unprepared for what’s about to happen. This is the dramatic interpretation of the events that transpired in the second part of the humorous 2007 film Welcome, directed by Anees Bazmee. The identical set of events is only revealed to us three times from various points of view. Did we previously discuss the similarities to everyday soap operas?
Funny bits shine– in a drama?
A few witty asides and playful allusions come to our rescue. The theater burst into applause as Ajay’s friend turned on Jeeta Tha Jiske Liye, from his own movie Dilwale, on the radio in their vehicle. The movie shines when it remains light. Certain pointless tunes, such as Ae Dil Zara Ke, exhaust you.
Actors’ report card
Here, Ajay Devgn doesn’t need to perform any strenuous labor. All he has to do is be his sullen, silent self. Tabu does a good job, but once more, this is no easy task for experienced actors such as them. Once again, Jimmy Sheirgill—who is now stereotyped for never landing the girl in his films—gets the short end of the stick. But in a somewhat different arrangement.
Shantanu is a trustworthy performer who has a certain charisma on screen. After making her debut as duddy Dabanngg, Saiee has a big role to chew on, and she makes the most of it.. Oscar winner MM Keeravani’s soundtrack for the movie is hardly noteworthy.
This would have been a better watch with some trimming. Sadly, Neeraj Panday—who is also given literary credit—goes beyond. The movie’s last scene proclaims, “Sometimes, it never ends.” Exactly how I felt about the film at one point.