Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Evaluation {3.0/5} & Evaluation Ranking
KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN is the story of three pals. Imaad Ali (Siddhant Chaturvedi) is a stand-up comedian with a darkish previous. He lives in Mumbai together with his shut buddy, Ahana Singh (Ananya Panday), an MBA graduate and a working skilled. Each are finest pals with Neil Pereira (Adarsh Gourav), a fitness center coach. Ahana is courting Rohan Bhatia (Rohan Gurbaxani) since three years. She needs to marry him however Rohan shouldn’t be prepared and he decides to take a break from the connection. A distraught Ahana tries her finest to get again to Rohan. When nothing works, she decides to resort to social media. Neil is having a fling with Lala (Anya Singh), a gorgeous vogue influencer. Neil is critical about her however she doesn’t need the world to know that they’re seeing one another. Imaad, in the meantime, is a serial courting addict with dedication points. He meets Simran Kohli (Kalki Koechlin), who’s older than her. But, each join and get critical about one another. In the meantime, Neil desires of proudly owning a premium fitness center the place he’ll practice solely 10 members at a time in order that they are often given ample consideration which could not be obtainable in different health centres. Ahana loves the concept and provides to give up her job and assist him in establishing his dream undertaking. Imaad, who’s stinking wealthy, agrees to take a position. What occurs subsequent kinds the remainder of the movie.
Zoya Akhtar, Arjun Varain Singh and Reema Kagti’s story is relatable and related for at the moment’s instances. Zoya Akhtar, Arjun Varain Singh and Reema Kagti’s screenplay is breezy and uncomplicated. Other than the relatable points, what additionally touches viewers is how the lifetime of the trio has been depicted. Just a few moments stand out. On the similar time, the writing will get too stretched. Yash Sahai’s dialogues are riddled with at the moment’s lingo and once more, have a relatable high quality. Sapan Verma’s dialogues for stand-up comedy scenes are hilarious.
Arjun Varain Singh’s route is neat. He ensures that one can join with the goings-on, particularly the city youth. The problems, happiness, achievements and so on. of the characters are a mirrored image of the lives many live at the moment. The social media angle additionally offers a pleasant contact. Arjun touches upon ghosting, the faux lifetime of influencers, difficulties confronted by individuals in staying away from their telephones, utilizing social media to get validation and even stalking ex-partners, bullying on social media and so on. Some scenes which can be nicely executed are Imaad and Simran’s first meet, Lala’s birthday bash, the epic showdown between Imaad and Neil and so on. But it surely’s the track ‘Ishq Nachaawe’ which exhibits Arjun’s actual power as a storyteller. The finale is good.
On the flipside, there are occasions within the movie the place nothing a lot is occurring. Therefore, this 134-minute-long movie might have been edited by 20 minutes. The observe of Neil ultimately will go away the viewers divided. The flip of occasions is troublesome to digest and in addition how he comes out of it isn’t convincing. This observe can be left abrupt, which is unusual since all the opposite tracks are properly summed up ultimately credit track. Lastly, the problems and way of life proven within the movie is just too city and an enormous chunk of the viewers gained’t have the ability to relate.
Siddhant Chaturvedi delivers yet one more commendable efficiency after GULLY BOY [2019] and proves why he’s an actor with immense potential. His comedian timing is spot on however be careful for him within the emotional sequences. Ananya Panday, too, is a revelation with this movie and maybe, that is her finest act. She performs with ease and appears pure. Adarsh Gourav is just too good, as anticipated, and depicts the complexities of his half with utmost conviction. Kalki Koechlin is likeable and apt for the function. Anya Singh is convincing as an influencer who can go to any lengths for fame. She is a bit excessive however that was vital. Vijay Maurya (Malcolm; Neil’s father), Rahul Vohra (Aamir; Imaad’s father) and Narendra Jetley (Paresh Phadnis; creepy neighbour) go away a mark. Rohan Gurbaxani, Divya Jagdale (Sally; Neil’s mom), Garima Yagnik (Meher; Ahana’s work colleague), Kashyap Kapoor (Melbun; Imaad’s supervisor), Mahathi Ramesh (Aisha) and Roshmin Mehandru (Harsh; Malaika’s main coach) are truthful. Malaika Arora Khan is scorching in a cameo.
KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN’s soundtrack additionally has a distinct segment really feel, similar to the movie. ‘Ishq Nachaawe’ stands out as a result of tune, singing and picturization. ‘Hone Do Jo Hota Hai’ and the title observe come subsequent. ‘I Wanna See You Dance’, ‘Teri Yeh Baatein’ and ‘Baahon Mein Teri’ are okay. Sid Shirodkar’s background rating is suitable.
Tanay Satam’s cinematography is first-class and has a little bit of a noir contact. Sally White’s manufacturing design is superior. Bridget Baker’s costumes are glamorous and classy. Nitin Baid’s enhancing might have been slicker.
On the entire, KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN’s power lies in its performances, memorable moments and most significantly, depiction of the truth of at the moment’s social media period. The audience, that’s the city youth, is bound to lap up the movie.
