Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Please don't spend money on this.

Excellent but underrated film

Absolutely the worst movie.

True it is a very old story, but the movie is done with class this time. The thing is it couldn't avoid the weak effect eventually.The "class" side; (Rani Mukherjee) looks so beautiful, giving a fine performance. (Konkona Sen Sharma) was unforgettable too. The cinematography made a colorfully dazzling image. The directing showed sensitive eye with smart vitality while being so rational as well (something I don't meet everyday in the Indian cinema). One of the songs, about transforming into a prostitute, was distinctly made; using shots for; spider's web, broken mirror, etc. that embodied the feelings of the lead at the moment in rare expressional way; being the most important thing this movie has.Now, the "weak" side; (Abhishek Bachchan)'s performance. And the character he played didn't help him as it was badly written (a lover boy who wears chic suits !). Which leads us to that script. Annoys me much the way the third act was written; OK, the heroine is someone, driven by bad circumstances, turns into a hooker, to separate from her family, which she supports, hiding her ugly truth. Now when her sister knows, she forgives her. When her mother knows, she forgives her. And when her lover knows, he – guess what – forgives her too and in one of the worst scenes I have ever seen in my life ! Before thinking that that is so-easy-it's-provocative, then wait till you know that the other conflict (some evil guy who wants to control the land of the heroine's father) finishes ridiculously in just one laconic moment, with (Abhishek Bachchan)'s character along with his brother putting their hands on that guy's shoulder, which ends up the movie suddenly !The old Indian cinema could deal with the same material in totally opposite way; overdone melodrama, loud tone, and sure big fight at the end where the 2 grooms beat up the hell out of (Prem Chopra) or (Amrish Puri) or whoever used to vex the leads back then! As you see, we have one cinema that mostly doesn't know how to be moderate. So it's whether hot-tempered or just cold !There is a nice scene in which the sister knows about her sister's job under the rain. That was effective. However, some scenes were, while nicely shot, highly predictable, and so reused from older movies; there is always an evil man who knows about the prostitute, blackmailing her for not telling her lover, her family, asking for big sum of money…etc. It's obvious by now that this is a movie where the problem is mainly in its script, not its direction or else.One very interesting point I must refer to. Remember how the character of the mom knew about her daughter's situation only by her heart, as if she has a telepathic relationship with her, being discerning when it comes to the fate of somebody she loves. These spiritual matters, supernatural for others, is so usual and natural not only in India, but in the eastern communities. I even believe that most of the moms got it, it's just the Western cinema that don't respect, or at least care much, about that in the first place.While being not the extravagantly hard melodrama, it wanted to be different, as merciful and so easy; yet to the extent of being extravagantly easy melodrama ! So yes, it's a fair show of colors and symmetry. But don't wait much from its drama. It can sum up one of the top dilemmas of the modern Indian cinema, where the irony is always on between tasty surface and weak substance.

This is not a must watch. But definitely worth your time. I don't know why this movie was so underrated. Excellent performance from every characters. Somehow, in the early scenes of 'happy days' I felt that Konkona as 'chutki' has outclassed Rani in performance! Also the acting of (by Taraana?) as the character 'sophie' needs mention. All in all everyone performed very well. Abhishek's entry as Kunal's elder brother in the end is predictable. The thing I most like is the simple happy ending. Usually, a movie with such high voltage drama ends in a certain way but this is not.So at least watch it for the sake of climax!

When I went for the movie I was skeptical as I heard a review that the movie was a regressive tear jerker. Which thankfully was DEFINITELY NOT TRUE. I wonder if the reviewer actually saw the movie.The story is about a benaras based family falling into hard times and Rani moving to mumbai to save the family from financial ruin.A family falling into bad times is certainly not a novel concept. What is refreshing is the story line, which is definitely modern and realistic and never one dimensional. Life in Benaras and Mumbai has been captured beautifully without a trace of cliché.The romance between Konkona and Kunaal is refreshing and so is the chemistry between Rani and Abhishek. The story line is sometimes sad but always realistic and upbeat.Acting and Direction is superb. Rani and Konkona are superb. Rani sizzles with her looks and acting. Konkona acting is superb. Kunal has shown he is much more that a pretty face. Abhishek role is short but he does a decent job. Jaya's acting is flawless.Kudos to the director/producer for choosing a difficult subject and handling it with great sensitivity.

We have seen Bollywood churn out several good movies about the innocent small-town girl who is forced into a life of prostitution. One of my personal favorites, Julie, depicts this story very well. We get to see the same story once again in LCMD. I think the biggest strength of the film is Rani's great performance followed by the beautiful cinematography from the ghats of Banaras to the Mumbai skyline. Rani's performances are improving film by film, and one can now safely say that she is the top actress in Bollywood. Konkona Sen also does a good job. Hema Malini is a pleasant surprise. Jaya is a big disappointment after her lovely performances in Kal Ho Naa Ho, Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe, and Fiza. Anupam Kher was OK. Songs are decent. Being a Yash Raj production, I had extremely high expectations. I wasn't let down totally, but expected something more, something new. If nothing else, watching the movie is a nice way to begin the festive season in a year where very few good movies have come out. For those of you who don't understand Hindi, the English subtitles are quite a comical translation.