Jab Tak hai Jaan - Movie Review (2012)

Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma


A love triangle which marks the return of Yash Chopra As a director after eight years. Shahrukh khan plays the role of Samar, a musician/ waiter who falls for Meera, as a rich spoiled brat who is slender and beautiful, however life has different plans for them.

The film is not what you would expect it to be from a Yash chopra film, the main reason this film doesn’t work is because of the weak story line and numerous plot holes. One would expect better things from someone who has delivered hits such as Kabhi Kabhi, Darr and Veer- Zaara.

One of the only good things about this movie is the music. A.R Rahmans music is pure magic. Lyrics by Gulzar are beautifully penned. Cinematography is beautiful. Editing could have been better.

The casting was done horribly as Shahrukh Khan does not look like the 25 year old Samar. Although, He does fit the role of a Bomb diffuser. His performance was nothing special; he simply played a cliché romantic hero just like his previous films. Katrina Kaif`s performance was awkward at places, I would cringe while watching her acting; because it was so horrid. Anushka Sharma`s performance was adequate but it seems as if she is being casted as the loud, energetic youngster repeatedly in every other film she is in.

Overall JTHJ has a lot of style but lacks substance. The film lacks a solid storyline and has dreadful acting with under developed characters.

2/5