Fanaa (2006)

100% of critics liked it
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77% of users liked it
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A blind Kashmiri girl venturing out into the world for the first time on her own discovers a love with the power to either transform or destroy her in director Kunal Kohli's scenic romance. Zooni Ali Beg (Kajol) is a young girl teetering on the verge of womanhood. As Zooni prepares to fly from the… More A blind Kashmiri girl venturing out into the world for the first time on her own discovers a love with the power to either transform or destroy her in director Kunal Kohli's scenic romance. Zooni Ali Beg (Kajol) is a young girl teetering on the verge of womanhood. As Zooni prepares to fly from the safety of her parent's comfortable nest, her father instills her with the sound wisdom that a person is not defined by their ability to choose between right and wrong, but instead their ability to distinguish between the lesser of two evils or the greater of two goods. When Zooni's journeys lead her into the arms of flirtatious tour guide Rehan Qadri (Aamir Khan), she willfully ignores the warnings of her well-intending friends and embraces her newfound love wholeheartedly. Though their precious time together finds both Zooni and Rehan transformed by the power of love, Rehan harbors a deadly secret that could prove fatal for the innocent and trusting Zooni. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 48 min.
Directed By: Kunal Kohli
Written By: Shibani Bathija
Genres: Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International

In Theaters: May 26, 2006 Limited
On DVD: Sep 26, 2006
Studio: Yash Raj Films

Critic Reviews

Nathan Lee, New York Times
Fanaa mines this conceit with an operatic extravagance -- and a body count -- that the Korean pulpmeister Park Chan Wook would envy.
John Anderson, Newsday
To resort to strictly ethnocentric references, Fanaa is equal parts MGM extravaganza, Shakespeare lite and James Bond. In their heart of hearts, isn't that what movie audiences really want?
Ethan Alter, Film Journal International
Anyone who feels that the summer's first few blockbusters have been overly predictable should give Fanaa a try.
Poonam Joshi, BBC
... Fanaa falls into the realm of disposable melodrama, yet is rendered strangely entertaining thanks to Aamir and Kajol.
David Chute, L.A. Weekly
The sheer exuberant star power of this movie's early scenes of romance and lip-synching among the national monuments is irresistible.

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Steven V

"May my breath find shelter in your heart... / may me life be destroyed in your love." - Zooni Z. Baig Fanaa is a complex movie. Aamir Khan has continued his trend of working… More
"May my breath find shelter in your heart... / may me life be destroyed in your love." - Zooni Z. Baig Fanaa is a complex movie. Aamir Khan has continued his trend of working on unusual plots and delivering extraordinary performances and Kajol has outshone Aamir Khan on many occasions in the movie. The emotional intensity of the movie gets to the core of the viewer's heart. It may help people to look at the Kashmir issue from a different angle but it does certainly portray one fact, and that is a seemingly ruthless terrorist can actually be a simple and kind man fighting for his land's freedom. For him, making judgement on greater good or lesser evil is a constant struggle. Even though Rehan Qadri (Aamir Khan) did not derail from his cause (terorrism apparently) till the last breath in his body, he will draw sympathy from the viewers. The splendor of light, sound and colors in big budget Hindi movies is achieving new heights every day. Viewers will be simply spellbound to the screen during most of the song sequences. The music of the movie was like a breath of fresh air. The viewers will also enjoy a ride of convincing and innovative action sequences. The first half of the movie could have been made better though. Sometimes the pace felt a little off. The constant exchange of poetry did feel irritating at times. Overall the movie is certainly worth watching and, compared to most of the Hindi movies, quite a unique one.
Leo L

A great movie. Fascinating love story with intriguing story plots. Aamir Khan, Kajol, and Tabu are all remarkable in this movie. Great music.

Cast

            Rishi Kapoor as Zulfikar Ali Beg

            Aamir Khan as Rehan Qadri

            Kajol as Zooni Ali Beg

            Tabu as Malini Tyagi

            Kirron Kher as Nafisa Ali Beg

            Shiney Ahuja as Major Suraj Ahuja

            Sharat Saxena as Susheel Rawat

            Lillete Dubey as Helen

            Jaspal Bhatti as Jolly Singh

            Vrajesh Hirjee as Balwaan

            Shruti Seth as Fatty

            Sanaya Irani as Bobo

            Gautami Gadgil Kapoor as Ruby

            Master Ali Haji as Rehan

            Lara Dutta as Zeenat

            Satish Shah as Colonel Mann Singh

            Ahmed Khan as Nana

            Suresh Menon as Atti Venkateshawar

            Naveen Bawa as Aakash

            Sohrab Ardeshir as Eye Doctor

            Shishir Sharma as Defence Secretary

            Salim Shah as Defence Secretary

            Deepak Shroff as Chief Minister

            Puneet Vasishta as Captain Ijaz Khan

            Savita Bhatti as Tourist at Humayun's Tomb

            Akshai Puri as Nana's Associate

            Abhay Singh as Nana's Associate

            Rupali Tiwari as TV Reporter

            Nitin Shingal as Captain Ranjeev

            Prubidal Singh Pannu as Officer in Chopper

            Anix Vyas as Officer in Chopper

            Raxit Patel as Officer in Chopper

            Abhishek Bachchan
            
            Kiron Kher
            
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