Pyaar Impossible - Movie Review

SHREK [and its instalments] has been one of the most loved movies of our times. An ogre falls in love with a princess and after overcoming their share of obstacles, the couple live happily ever after. Most Hindi movies take a similar route, don't they? We love happy endings. We want the underdog to accomplish his dreams. We feel euphoric if he walks into the sunset, holding the hand of his beloved.

A love story works if you fall in love with the on-screen characters and also if it knocks on the doors of your heart. PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE does that. PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE may not be the ultimate romantic film, but you can't deny the fact that there's something about this film that stays with you, that you carry home... sorry, carry in your heart.

PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE also works because its protagonists, Uday and Priyanka, deliver sparkling performances. No wonder, you get drawn in their world in a jiffy.

Final word? Watch PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE if you are or even if you're not a romantic. It has its heart in the right place!

In a university in California, Alisha [Priyanka Chopra] is the name of that dream everyone wished came true. The most beautiful girl on campus, she makes hearts flutter like leaves in the wind. Everybody loves Alisha.

It is no surprise then that Abhay [Uday Chopra] loves her too. Abhay is a nerdy, awkward, bespectacled geek of the college who is so far removed from her world. She doesn't even know that people like him actually exist.

One day Abhay musters up enough courage to go and express his true feelings to her and realizes that it is never gonna happen. He comes to terms with the fact that Alisha is a Princess and he is just a Geek. That is when their ways eventually part. Later, their paths cross again, as Abhay is busy trying to launch his career. Fate again brings him face to face with the woman of his dreams, Alisha.

Will Abhay have the strength to believe in himself and attempt to achieve what he never thought possible?

You may draw parallels with Chris Columbus' I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER [2009], but the fact is that Uday Chopra's story in PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE [yes, he has penned the story, screenplay and dialogue] could be anybody's story. This is not about a nerd who wants his program back from a suave hacker. It's about a simpleton, his feelings, the complications in his life and the final triumph. Haven't we seen so many jodis in real life, who may not pair off well, but look compatible? Let's not forget, opposites attract!

You may also draw parallels with Aditya Chopra's RAB NE BANA DI JODI, but writer Uday Chopra and director Jugal Hansraj steer clear of anything that could be similar to Adi's film. The [sole] similarity starts and ends with a simpleton falling in love with an attractive girl.

Uday's screenplay remains faithful to the main plot, not deviating one bit. At the same time, it could've been tighter in the post-interval portions. There were ample occasions when Uday could've opened his heart, his motive of arriving in Singapore, that he's not a nanny, that he had been cheated by Dino. But he doesn't!

Thankfully, the writing is back on track towards its climax. Right from the kiddie song, to Priyanka realising that she loves Uday, to the press conference when Uday stands vindicated and Dino exposed, the penultimate moments are the mainstay of the enterprise.

Jugal Hansraj has the trappings of a competent director. He has handled several sensitive moments with dexterity. Salim-Sulaiman's musical score is pleasant, but it can do with that extra push [promotion] from the music division. Santosh Thundiyil's cinematography is top notch. Dialogue [also penned by Uday] are straight out of life.

PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE works largely due to the efficient performances by its principal actors - Uday Chopra and Priyanka Chopra. Both deliver sparkling performances. Priyanka has evolved into a fantastic actor and this film proves it yet again. Five minutes into the film and you realise that you are not watching Priyanka, but Alisha Merchant. That's what this fine actor does to you.

Uday gets it right as Abhay. Sure, the actor has been a part of several films in the past, but this one awakens you to this sincere performer, who, unfortunately, has never got his due. He plays the role of a Geek with astute understanding and it's thanks to his super portrayal that you feel for this character. This should be the turning point in his career.

Dino Morea springs a surprise and carries off his part very well. Anupam Kher is perfect in a brief role. Advika Yadav, the kid playing Priyanka's daughter, is adorable. And a terrific actor too!

On the whole, PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE is a feel-good film. If you are a romantic, this one's for you. Even if you're not, still watch it. Its one of those films that will bring a smile on your face - something that most Hindi films don't do these days!

Chop it, Chops

A wannashine television actress Madhura Naik is making her debut with a blink-and miss role in Pyaar Impossible starring Uday Chopra and Priyanka Chopra.

The starlet claimed to all and sundry that her role was parallel to PC. Now that she is sure the truth will be out, she has started saying that Priyanka was insecure and has ordered that her role be chopped.

PC should just chop this girl's head off, and live to the name of Ms Chops.

Pyaar possible: Now, Uday likes Priyanka!

Those on the sets of Pyaar Impossible say the producers should quickly change the title to Pyaar Possible.

Yeah, it is being insinuated that Uday Chopra really likes his co-star Priyanka Chopra a lot! The two yak so much on the sets that it is clearly evident that they have more than just their film and gizmos in common. PC readily admits, “When Uday and I are around, we can’t stop talking.’’

A joke doing the studio rounds is if Priyanka were to ever take her friendship with Uday to another level (Yawn! Currently they’re only ‘good friends’) then PC needn’t even apply for a name change. What’s with Bollywood and their silly sense of humour?

A one-and-a-half foot birthday card for Priyanka Chopra

The cast and crew of Pyaar Impossible made a one-and-a-half foot birthday card for Priyanka Chopra. The actress, who turned 27 on Saturday, was gifted the hand-made canvas creation on the sets of the Yash Raj film.

The card now occupies pride of place at the actress' living room. All those who landed up at her Versova home to wish PC, couldn't help but take notice of the mega card.

A source reveals, "As Priyanka had taken two days off from the shoot for her birthday, the Pyaar Impossible unit celebrated her birthday on Thursday. The card has been signed by every member of the film's cast and crew who have shared their thoughts about shooting with her. There is also a group photograph on the card."

The source continues, "A cake was also cut at the Yash Raj studio sets. Director Jugal Hansraj and her co-star Uday Chopra along with Dino Morea led the celebrations. Piggy Chops' brother Siddharth and close friend Tamanna were also present at the celebrations at the Yash Raj Studio. PC was taken by surprise and read out every message written by the unit folk."

Says Priyanka, "I was very touched from the entire Pyaar Impossible team. It was so thoughtful of them and will always remind me of all the wonderful memories we shared together on the sets of this film."

Priyanka Chopra, follows SRK's lead and gets gifting on the sets

Shah Rukh Khan is known to buy gifts for his personal crew and cast of his films on the last day of shoot. Now, Priyanka Chopra (who was last seen with SRK in Billu) has done the same. But she didn't wait for her film, Pyaar Impossible to end.

She bought thoughtful gifts for everyone from her make-up artist to spot boys and from actor-turned-producer Uday Chopra to other crew members, on the last day of the first schedule of the film.

She got Uday a sleek digital camera that he was hunting for a long time. But he is hesitant to talk about the gift, "It's too personal to tell you what it is. She not only bought me a gift but also the cast and crew of the film. I know very few people who are generous enough to do such a thing. It was her way of thanking us for a smooth first schedule."

Talking about Priyanka's gift he says, "It was a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it from her at all. But in the past I have heard that she has this habit of buying some gifts for the unit on the first schedule."

Uday, who's presently shooting for the second schedule in Mumbai, is all praise for Priyanka. "I have bumped into her several times before, but this is the first time I am getting to know her. Everyone praises her professionalism and determination but very few know that she's such a fun-loving person. We all had a great time in the first schedule."

Other gifting actors
Shah Rukh Khan gifted silver coins to the actors who shot for the title track of Om Shanti Om
Katrina Kaif distributed five lakhs on the set of Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani on the last day of shoot
Deepika Padukone gifted her paintings to the crew of Love Aaj Kal
Celina Jaitly bought funky T-shirts for the cast and crew of Paying Guests

Priyanka gets gutsy

Priyanka Chopra performs death defying stunts in her films and surprisingly the same could be said off screen as well. The actress accepted her co-star Uday Chopra’s challenge on the sets of their forthcoming film Pyar Impossible to jump off a 40 feet diving plank into the water.

The actress looked undeterred when Uday dared her to jump into the pool. As high as a 4 storeyed building, Priyanka was smiling at the end of the jump and then called out to Uday to take the leap who then gladly followed lead. The actors are currently shooting for the film in Singapore and enjoy taking time off the sets to indulge in shopping and bonding with each other.

The story of Pyar Impossible revolves around a college setting, about how a geek and a temptress are paired together by twist of fate. And under all odds, an impossible love story begins. Directed by Jugal Hansraj, the film is slated to release by the end of the year.

First look at 'Pyaar Impossible'

Actor-turned-director Jugal Hansraj directs Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra in “Pyaar Impossible”, a Yash Raj Films romantic comedy, which went on floors this April.

The film's shooting is currently on in Bangkok, Thailand.

“Pyaar Impossible” is the story of Abhay and Alisha – Abhay who is a nerdy, awkward, socially challenged and bespectacled geek and Alisha who is the epitome of beauty that any man would willingly rip his heart out for!

And when these two worlds collide you get: 1 Beauty + 1 Geek = Pyaar Impossible!

Priyanka dives 40 feet!

Almost every cine-goer knows what a daredevil Priyanka Chopra can be on screen.

After all who can forget her stunts in movies like Don and Drona. However, while she’s quite a gutsy femme fatale on screen, off screen too she’s not much different. The actress recently revealed her toughie side when shooting in Bangkok for Pyaar Impossible. A source said, “We were shooting by the pool-side and after pack-up most of the actors retreated to their rooms. However, Priyanka insisted on staying on for a while. And everyone got a shock when she decided to dive into the pool from a diving board that was almost 40 feet high. We were very sceptical and tried to talk her out of it, but she went ahead with it.” But once the actress emerged from the pool smiling, co-star Uday Chopra too decided to join in the fun, and admitting that the plunge was a scary one, applauded PC for her courage.

Behind the scenes of Pyaar Impossible

Hit Impossible

With two failing heroes and a borrowed storyline, Yash Raj Films’ new film, Pyaar Impossible, written by and starring Uday Chopra, seems a long shot for the movie giants. Its saving grace, however, could be the feisty Priyanka Chopra.

The leading lady says, “It was the script that made me agree to do the film. And believe me, once the audiences see it onscreen, they are going to love it. Also, it is the kind of film that everyone can relate to. I related to it, and that’s what made it so exciting.”

More about the storyline that she connected with, Priyanka says, “The plot is about a geek and a beauty, and how love between them is impossible because they are so different. How could this guy get such a beautiful girl? It’s a very, very sweet film shown from the point of view of the character Abhay, played by Uday. This girl enters his life, but he can’t even talk to her because he feels that he is not good enough.”

Having recently broken up with long-time boyfriend Harman Baweja and rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapur, does Priyanka find pyaar impossible in her own life? She says, “I don’t think so. Pyaar is not impossible for anyone; you just have to find the right person. It’s a very private thing, especially for me. But the day I find my love, I will declare it. As of now, I haven’t found him. Love is very important in my life, and I am very romantic.”

Pyaar Impossible, which also stars Dino Morea as Priyanka’s onscreen boyfriend, is being promoted through a unique concept: Yash Raj has set up a website, www.pyaarimpossible.in, letting fans keep a tab on what the cast and crew of the film are up to while they shoot. Priyanka says, “The whole site is dedicated to our shooting and what happens on the sets. Like, if I sneeze, you’ll see it on the web site because the cameras will keep shooting through the day!”

The film is said to have a similar plot to Notting Hill, the hit romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. “There is no similarity between the two films except that both movies feature a beautiful woman and a geek. Nothing else is similar,” says Priyanka. But we beg to differ; just like in Notting Hill, here, the ‘geek’ is a bookshop owner too.

On film, she might fall for the geeky guy, but in real life, Priyanka has moved from one hunky Bollywood actor to another. We asked her how important are looks as a criteria for a partner. “Personally, I believe that looks should not be the criteria for being with someone, and that is what the film shows as well. I mean, it’s easy to say that beauty lies on the inside, but I have seen men and women who have had good-looking partners and are heartbroken when they break up. So it’s not a question of looks, but how that person makes you feel. If they look good, that’s a bonus,” she says.

The film is directed by actor-turned-director Jugal Hansraj, whose last directorial venture was 2008’s Roadside Romeo. Shooting began in April, and now, Uday and Jugal have headed to Singapore and will then go to Bangkok for a one-and-a-half month shooting schedule.

Uday’s last film was the multi-starrer Dhoom 2 in 2006. He has only ever acted in Yash Raj films, and Pyaar Impossible will mark a comeback of sorts for him. Dino’s last hit was Raaz, back in 2002.