I, Me Aur Main

My review: I, Me Aur Main

Most striking aspect of "I, Me Aur Main" is that no other movie in the recent memory had so many strong female characters in it. In the days of "Himmatwala" and "Dabaang" where the female characters are just either cardboard caricatures or doormats, it is a refreshing change. Kapil Sharma is the director and he deserves plaudits for the same.

Be it the refusing to be treated badly Chitrangada Singh, the snobby boss Raima Sen, fiercely independent and empathetic Prachi Desai, head strong sister Mini Mathur or the over-involved mom Zarina Wahab, all the well written female characters that defy cinematic stereotypes is a big relief. Movie traces the life of Narcissistic Ishaan (John Abraham) through the eyes of the females who form the significant others in his life and he finally grows up.

Though movie moves mostly light-heartedly there are few telling scenes which would move the viewers. But the problem with the movie is that director fails to sustain the intensity. As a result the movie fails to create the kind of impact otherwise a better writing and direction would have created. Nonetheless it is one of the better movies when compared to all those wannabe romantic comedies we are treated to in the recent times.



John abraham has tried his hands at acting this time, he does a decent job of it. Prachi Desai is sprightly, Chitrangada is dignified and matured, and Raima Sen is fiery. Others lend good support.

"Saajna" composed by Falak Shabir is a lovely number.  Background score is adequate while movie is  technically chic and sleek.

On the whole, "I, Me Aur Main" is definite one time watch if you go without expecting a "Wake up Sid".

Bottomline: Good intentions..

3/5