Movie Review: What's Your Rashee

Cast: Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra (x12), Darshan Jariwala, Dilip Joshi, Anjan Shrivastava, Rajesh Vivek, Daya Shankar Pandey

Got a chance to watch this one on the first day, and I would say it is a very average movie. The casting is apt with Harman Baweja doing complete justice to Yogesh, his character, while Priyanka Chopra will surprise you with her brilliant performance in 12 different characters from each star sign. Darshan Jariwala's performance is worth a mention, one of the few actors who make the movie a little alive. Dilip Joshi as Jitubhai is hillarious at certain scenes with his comic timing. Bhautesh Joshi (played by Rajesh Vivek) is also funny at times. Other actors seem monotonous and are present merely to fill their characters.

Although backed by good performances by Harman and Priyanka, the movie tumbles on a very average story (though it is different from conventional bollywood masala). The length of the movie is the biggest setback, though the comedy scenes and the suspense of the climax will manage to hold some audience till the end. There are 13 songs in the movie of which hardly 2-3 will be remembered in the long run. Although they are apt for their respective situations they occur, some could be easily avoided. Sometimes the story swings to social messages on one hand, to contract marriage on the other, which ultimately leaves the viewer dissatisfied. Only the costumes and set design is great, and specially to mention that Indralok (a mansion owned by Zaveri and daughter Vishaka - Taurus sign girl) is sheer magnificience from the art director.

In conclusion, a little disappointment from a genius director like Ashutosh Gowariker, as expectations are high after blockbusters like Jodhaa Akbar, Swades and Lagaan. Priyanka Chopra is worthy for some awards this year for her excellent multi-character potrayal.

Rating: 2.5/5