Updated on Friday, November 07, 2008, 00:00 IST

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai, Nov 07: Rajshri Productions has made some very ‘sweet’ movies and classics like ‘Dosti’, ‘Uphaar’, ‘Geet Gaata Chal’, ‘Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se’, ‘Chitchor’, and ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’. But now it seems that the famous Barjatyas, known to make family-centric movies are running short of ideas, that’s why their latest offering ‘Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi’, seems to have come, straight from their archival collection.

It is based on ‘Tapasya’ made in 1976, which had Rakhi as the lead actress. And to top it all, the film is wrapped in such sugary-sweet moments that it becomes a strict no-no for a diabetic person.

Agreed that Rajshri Productions has always showcased Indian family values in a very ‘sweet’ light. But now times have changed and searching archival collection for film concepts can be fatal for one of the oldest production house in Bollywood. Moreover, the film, idea, concept, treatment looks dated although Sonu Sood, Eesha Koppikhar and other actors have managed a decent performance.

The film is about Chandni (Eesha Koppikhar), a middle-class girl, who lives with her siblings and her father Bhushan (Alok Nath). She is a very good singer and falls in love with Prem (Sonu Sood), who also cares for her. But tragedy strikes on the day of her engagement as her father passes away and Chandni, who is barely out of college finds herself saddled with the responsibility of her brother and sister. Gradually, love and romance take a backseat as Chandni struggles with her responsibilities and Prem promises to wait for however long it takes.

So, far so good but there are several flaws in the script. Prem belongs to a rich family; he could have helped Chandni out of her troubles. Also, clichéd moments - a child being denied a glass of milk just because his father has died – makes you scream with dismay. The film is loaded with some good songs and the music may turn out to be a hit. The locations are realistic and the background is created keeping in mind the middle class audience. The film is definitely not for metros.

Go for this one, if you want to take a break from comedy flicks and want to indulge in a sugary-tearful melodrama. Two Cheers!

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