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The post-interval portions of the film change the graph of the
story altogether. Preity falling in love with Salman gradually and
in the end, doing a somersault by refusing to give the child to
Salman-Rani make the proceedings immensely watchable. The drama
is convincing and does not hurt the sensibilities of an average
Indian viewer.
Anu Malik's music is another asset. The songs are well woven in
the script and have been picturised beautifully. The pick of the
lot are the title track, 'Dekhne Walon Ne', 'Diwana Hai Ye Man',
'Punjabi' and 'Mehandi'. The introductory song of Preity, however,
is run of the mill.
Thomas Xavier's cinematography
| The songs are well woven in the script and have been picturised
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is eye-catching and the Swiss locales are a visual treat. Javed
Siddiqui's dialogues are excellent. Shyam Goel's screenplay maintains
the grip right till the end.
This is one performance fans of Salman Khan will love him in. He
is controlled, classy and mature, unlike the oft-repeated roles
that exhibit his physique more than talent. This role has substance
and the actor handles it with utmost sensitivity.
 Between
Rani and Preity, it is difficult to choose who's the better performer.
Both have been given equal footage (length-wise) and importance.
Both are incredibly competent in the respective roles, although
Preity does go overboard in the initial portions. Amrish Puri plays
the lovable grandpa to the hilt. Prem Chopra is nice. Johny Lever's
comedy will appeal to the hoipolloi.
· On the whole, CHORI CHORI CHUPKE CHUPKE has generated
a lot of heat before its release. But the film lives up to the towering
expectations thanks to the solid drama. Coupled with a hit musical
score and an excellent opening, CHORI CHORI CHUPKE CHUPKE should
emerge the first hit of 2001 and pump oxygen in the lungs of the
film industry. Class 'A'.
Rating:- **** (Excellent).
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