Kismat Konnection Not So Impressive As Shahid's previous two ventures

Kismat Konnection is one of those feel-good NRI movies in recent times. Only that the charm that it possessed in the first half of the movie is totally missing in the second half of the movie. This movie is definitely the start of a different genre of movies in Hindi like "Bruce Almighty", "What Women Want", but the film takes a formulaic approach in the second half which is spoil-sport! I mean, the director shows u a glimpse of his talent with the breezy and different screenplay in the first half, then y not take the untrodden path??? Y take the same boring path thats tried and tested???

As for the story, Canada-based Raj Malhotra (Shahid Kapoor) was an exceptional architecture student, such that his classmates had his face put on the cover of a faux Time magazine certain that this would indeed happen within a few years. Burdened with these expectations, Raj hunts for work with friend and partner Hiten (the usual hero’s sidekick stereotype who is less good-looking and less bright) played by Vishal Malhotra. The two try hard, but don’t get a break.

Raj realises his bad luck is unrelenting. So luckless is he that water runs out when he’s taking a shower (and he uses the water bottle from the fridge), his card wont’ be accepted at the ATM when he needs it the most, the lift won’t work when he’s late for a meeting.

There are some really endearing scenes like the one where the two buffoons are going to meet an important person for work and Raj tells his partner Hiten: “act cool. Only we know we are broke.” In a rather touching moment, Raj compares himself to his less capable college-mates who are doing far better than him. He needs “just one chance” but has now given up his fight against his kismat. This is where the fun begins (and ends pretty quickly, too).

He sees an advertisement of one Haseena Bano, only to find out that she’s an eccentric, gypsy fortune-teller (Juhi Chawla, dependably chirpy). She tells him that a lucky charm will come his way that can help resurrect his kismat. A few chance meetings later, he realises that this charm is a person, a girl Priya (Vidya Balan) he keeps meeting under the unlikeliest circumstances. He is determined to change the first few not-so-pleasant meetings to more agreeable ones and asks her out for coffee the next time her car hits him.

Priya helps out at a community centre for aged people (Lage Raho Munnabhai, remember?) and requests Raj to help in her fight against a new mall coming up. Coincidence—this is the project that Raj was pitching for.

The romance between Shahid and Vidya is wonderful to watch, especially their flirtations when she teasingly says she wants a 6-foot tall guy or when she accidentally catches him looking at her. But that’s where the party ends. Barring these moments, the second half is a disappointment. Clichés abound leading to a finale full of emotional melodrama and a preachy monologue that leaves you feeling zilch.

The love triangle that the director introduces in the second half of the story is the most sickening part of the movie. Then the third person is shooed away from the screen by giving a "Bad" conduct certificate!! The chemistry between the lead pair is worth a watch. The song sequences are quite good, especially the "Aai Pappi" dance number.

And Shahid is as good-looking as ever!! Long hair or short hair! He's superb hero material dudes!! Though Vidya does not look like his perfect match like Shahid-Amrita pair in Vivah, she's cool and not irritating like Kareena!!(Sorry guys, i really hate Kareena, don't mind me!!)

In conclusion, the movie is watchable in the first half, but sags in the later half, Shahid fans can see the movie just for his great looks and the chemistry between Vidya and Shahid is a must watch!! So, enjoy the movie guys, its me Chella signing off!!! Cya...