Whats Your Raashee

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“What’s your Rashee?” is a film that is held precariously by 12 threads that are too thin to allow for any kind of interweaving to be possible, not even for a cobweb. After a near four hour marathon, what we get is a weak climax and a mangled mess of untied and unexplained loose ends.

The story revolves around Yogesh Patel, a young Gujrati Indian living his dollar dreams in Chicago. Yogesh is called back to India to bail out his elder brother who is buried in debt. His only hope is to marry a girl immediately upon which he would inherit a large area of land from his grandfather, which can be sold to repay the loan. Alternatively, a girl who brings in a sizeable dowry would also do the job. A confused Yogesh stumbles upon a book of the Zodiac and concludes that there are 12 types of women in this world, one from each sign and if he can meet 12 such, it would give him the best chance of finding the right girl. Is he able to or not is what the film tries to explore.

There can be several arguments to the logic of the 12 types of women or to the inability of Yogesh to go have a word with his grandfather on helping his brother out without him being required to be married. Even if you leave logic behind, the story is not written well enough to build up into a strong climax. It ends up being a sequence of 12 meetings with 12 songs, one for each girl! Sohail Sen’s music is pleasing on the ears with some nice acoustic guitar and harmonium usage, but one hears too many songs interrupting the flow.

Time could have been saved by eliminating a few songs and delving deeper into Yogesh’s dilemma. Ashutosh Gowariker delivers another long drawn out film, but fails to utilize the time judiciously to create a gripping conflict and resolution. There are several enjoyable moments, but far too many labored ones to outweigh them and in the end, the resolution falls flat on the face disappointing a tired and expectant viewer. The theater I saw it in cut out a couple of songs to shorten the show time. This could have been done at the scripting or editing stages.

Harman Baweja as Yogesh lacks the punch in his emoting and is not effective. He does manage to grow on you as the film progresses, but only if you have decided to not give him a rough time. He has a couple of moments of glory but is largely a bystander to the talent on display. Yes, I am referring to Priyanka Chopra who has rendered what could be a turning point dozen in her career. With each different character, we see a different aspect to her acting ability which includes a change in everything ranging from body posture to clothes to emoting. It is unfortunate that a weak story steals her thunder.

‘What’s your Rashee?’ is a film that could have been several notches higher had it been shorter, with a tighter storyline. Avoidable unless you want to watch a Guinness book record holder film for Miss Chopra’s 12 roles and can endure nearly 4 hours to see it through!

The movie starts with a promise but failed miserably in the first half itself. By the time interval reaches, you'd be tempted to reach the EXIT. Nothing like Gowarikar's effect in movie. From the director of Lagaan, Swades, Jodha Akbar, one can't expect this kind of effort. To start with NRI groom who is an MBA from US wants to meet all rashi's girls, this seems a little difficult to digest. Priyanka in 12 different avatars is a sheer treat for the cine-goers. But she also failed to keep the movie alive. As the movie progreses, the repitition and predictiblity increases. 13 songs too contributed in the muder of plot.

Harman was affable but has to a long way. One was hoping that this movie might give him a platform to solidify his space in the industry. But that does not seem to be posible. In the last I would like too say HARD LUCK HARMAN!! 

The most famous recent movie is What’s Your Raashee? Music director of the movie is Sohail Sen who has tried to give different tune in each son. Read full – What’s Your Raashee music review

"Music director of “What's Your Raashee” is Sohail Sen. Javed Akhtar is lyricist of the music. It is being said that Ashutosh Gowariker's films are synonymous with A.R. Rahman music tunes.

“What's Your Raashee?” is first song of “What's Your Raashee” music which is sung by Sohail Sen. This is title song of the movie. It is dedicated to the meaning of “What's Your Raashee?” The song begins with instrumental music. The slow-paced music leads the song in foreground. “Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde Wo Koi Haseen hai… Aankhon Me Hai Sau Chehre… Wo Magar Nahi Hai… Koi Yahi Kahi Jaroor Hai… Ki Jiski Raashee Se Milegi Mere Dil Ki Raashini…. What's Your Raashee… What's Your Raashee… What's Your Raashee????” Yes, there are many times “What's Your Raashee?” phrase which make it title song of the movie.

“Jao Na” is the next song of “What's Your Raashee” music which is sung by Sohail Sen. The song also begins with tune music. There is piano music in the song. Voices of the song come from background with piano music to the foreground. Piano music is very vocal in the song. “Tum Jo Ho To Ga Rahi Hai Ye Hawa… Tum Jo Ho To Reshmi Se Hai Ye Fida… Jao Na… Jao Na… Jao Na…” The song has very sweet lyric on thematic music. “Jao Na” is a situational music of the song which brings a situation of love and romance. It is very energetic song which shows the situation of modern love.

“Aaja Lehraate” song of “What's Your Raashee” music is sung by Shaan. The song begins with mix-up of voices music and band music. There is vocal music in the song which is rocking of the characters of the movie. There are rap and mix voices in the song.

What's Your Raashee movie has already gotten good popularity due to 12 characters of Priyanka Chopra. The movie has been directed by Ashutosh Govitrikar. So, chances of successes of the movie are very high. The movie is the most famous by its music also. There are total 13 songs in “What's Your Raashee” music. It is maximum songs in a movie.

“Bikhri Bikhri” of “What's Your Raashee” music is sung by Sohail Sen. The song music is similar to “Jao Na” initially but soon it turns into traditional classical music. The song is very unique by the music. There is traditional music but modern music tune on rhythmic lyric. “Bikhri Bikhri Si Julfe hai Kyun… Khoi Khoi Si Aankhon Hai Kyun… Gum Ka Ye Pal Gujar Jayega… Phir Koi Humsafar Aayega…”

“Maanunga Maanunga” song of “What's Your Raashee” music is sung by Ashutosh Gowariker. There is also slow-paced music but tune is very straight. This is also rocking song of “What's Your Raashee” music. Song is very fast rather than its music. There is importance of “Jhankar” music in the song..."

The movie is just superb cool

Even though its 3.5 hrs, its got everything

Only fault is that Harman didnt do so well...

Priyanka is gonna win the next award too for this movie and only for this cuzz she done such an excellent performance i loved it !!!!!!

May GOD Bless You, Your Family and Everyone else !!

Read full review at my blog : HERE

don't know why but there is a negative feeling in air, all around about Ashutosh Gowarikar's latest What's Your Raashee? I haven't read any reviews but from some tweets, I am feeling that response is very negative. Why??!! I am back from the show, just now, and without wasting much time, I straightly end up writing my thoughts about the movie, cause I liked it !!

As usual I won't go into the story as everyone knows it. An NRI Gujju boy looking for a perfect bride for him, under some unavoidable circumstances of course. There we get fantstic Priyanka Chopra in never before, 12 roles, avatars. Which is the biggest highlight of the movie. Despite of being 'Ashutosh's movie, I wasn't hoping much more from the movie. Cause I knew that this time its not going to be magnum opus as Ashu is used to make. Even, when I heard / seen music and promo in beginning, I didn't like it that much. But thats another story.

So, not hoping much from the movie made its point. And ofcourse, the movie is all about my community. Gujarati - Gujju families. So, I am bound to like it. :) He has got all kind of Gujjus. From Jhaveris, to Business Tycoons. From Farmers to Spice merchants, to working class living in Bhuleshwar Chawl. Fine Ashu. The only this you missed out on, is a to find a Gujju mom, the mom u've taken is so animated actor. :( Talking about that, most of the supporting cast except, Darshan Jariwala, are near average.

Before the movie started, I had my doubts on whether Ashutosh will be able to create the same magic with Harman Baweja, as he previously did with Hrithik Roshan in the role of an unimaginable Akbar. With a shaky subject in hand and mediocre songs on air, I was not sure of another polished product from the director with a big stature in the Industry. And all my doubts proved right as “What’s Your Rashee” came out to be just a below average movie with an unbearable long length, not so impressive content and many unwanted ordinary songs.

Based on the novel by Madhu Rye, the story (which is quite predictable) moves around a young NRI boy who is here in India to marry a girl within a week. To make a good choice he decides to meet a girl from each sun sign and then take a decision. Unfortunately, the interesting idea completely fails in its uninspiring screen adaptation. Other than the twelve different girls brilliantly portrayed by Priyanka Chopra, there is no particular scene in the movie to rave about. In fact if you see the movie, ignoring the truth that it has been directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, then you will just take it as a debut project of any budding director and nothing more.

The biggest disappointment in the movie is its extra long length and completely uninspiring music. Ashutosh could have easily edited out most of the songs in the movie as they are not anywhere a part of the progressing storyline. The run of the mill soundtrack stands nowhere, if compared to the scores of Gowariker’s earlier projects. Yes, he had the great A. R. Rahman on his side in all those great movies, but there were good hummable songs in his “Baazi” too which proves his good choice of melodies. Surprisingly in “What’s Your Rashee” out of more than 12 songs, we don’t even have one particular track to stay in our mind except the obvious title number.

Apart from its length and music, the monotonous act of seeing girls again and again becomes quite boring and annoying after a while. There is a very silly explanation given about the similar faces of all 12 girls in the start which puts you off straight away. The completely avoidable and poorly written detective angle in the script fails to make an impact. It also does not reach any conclusion since Ashutosh simply forgets about this added sub-plot towards the end and moves on. There is no proper justification given about how Harman makes his choice in the climax and everything just gets sorted our very easily and quickly.

In few words, it’s a Priyanka Chopra movie all the way, where she acts, dances and emotes in 12 different ways in a fantastic manner. Unarguably, it’s one of the best performances of her career till date. On the other hand, I really feel sad for Harman Baweja, who is a true hard worker, but still hasn’t got the lady luck smiling at him. When it came to Harman’s turn, even the man with a midas touch, lost his golden stroke and failed. All other character artists in the movie are simply performing their allotted roles as a duty towards the director. Cinematography serves the purpose well and visual graphics are nice to see on the screen. Especially the graphical presentation of all the sun signs at the start reminded me, one of the famous James Bond opening credits, known for their brilliant graphics and girls.

A few decades back we had a T.V. Serial called “Mr.Yogi”, where also a young NRI selects few girls to meet before his planned marriage. In each episode he used to meet a new girl from a different family and background. And I still remember, that I enjoyed the T.V. serial many times more than the current “What’s Your Rashee”. In all, a big disappointment from the director whose all last 3 movies, are there in my “Movies To See Before You Die” list.

Rating : 1.5 / 5