Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

ZNMD will catch your attention when you look at its poster. What a great, good-looking cast, Zoya Akhtar roped in! I've been waiting for it to release since the soundtracks started airing on 9XM. My enthusiasm for this movie was so high, I grabbed a bunch of tickets a day before it released, for the 2nd day show and headed out with friends, all eager to spend an evening with like-minded souls or ogling at Katrina. Even a 3-year old kiddo was eager to see Katrina Kaif. She is amazingly beautiful and its a double treat watching her on the big screen. Ofcourse, the male actors aren't far behind either. Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol, they are all handsome, chiseled, cool (not simply because one of them shows off a black Apple Macbook) and attractive. Abhay is the only guy who didn't bear his chest while Hrithik and Farhan show plenty of well-toned skin. ;)

So, the story of ZNMD is not unusual. It's a story about three friends going on a journey (extended bachelor party before one of them weds Kalki Koechlin's character) and discovering more about themselves and life. Because they are mostly wealthy, they go to Spain for a few weeks. Almost everything about their journey, experiences, conversations and the relationships they share are very real and identifiable. With friends, you share everything and yet, you still keep some secrets. With friends, you tell what you think, even if they hate you for it. You're friendship runs deep but sometimes you hold a grudge for some bad deed. You have different opinions and you argue. You share many experiences and you laugh over it. You form a tight circle that formed, probably, from your childhood. You are not brothers or sisters, but you know each other very well. You are not thick as blood but water flows easily.

There is not much drama in the movie. So you won't see sloppy sentiments or a battle between good and bad. ZNMD will take you on a journey with these wonderful and beautiful actors and remind you of what you've done with friends. Or maybe, it will prod you to embark on a such a journey with your buddies. Either ways, you just might enjoy it. I did. It's running in theaters now but it's bad timing due to Mumbai blasts. God bless the people of Mumbai.