There is a faint resemblance between Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha and the English-Korean drama Past Lives from 2023. Over 24 years, the lives of two characters were followed as they parted ways, came back together years later under new circumstances, and one of them realized they had never stopped loving the other. The feelings felt genuine, and it was concise. Sadly, minimalism and Bollywood’s storytelling approach are not friends.
Overview and Comparisons
The beginning of this Hindi drama features Ajay Devgn’s character, Krishna, a prisoner who is unwilling to leave. He has been serving a 23-year sentence for double murder. The story of Auron Mein is essentially the reason behind his actions, which is extremely shallow.
Ajay’s younger self in 2001, who was in love with Vasudha (a lively Saiee Manjrekar), is portrayed by Shantanu Maheshwari. Their genuine relationship was crucial because Ajay and Tabu, who are starring in their zillionth film together, are playing their older selves. However, one night permanently alters their life. Vasudha does not wait for Krishna; why does he? Why is he opposed to being released from prison? Who arranges for their eventual meeting?
That Look of The Everyday Soap Opera
Mein Kahan Dum Auron Tha is simultaneously conventional and nonconformist. I’m all for writing love stories including a range of age groups. This is how immature love can be. Moreover, how mature practical love develops with age.
The first part moves very slowly. There are a lot of flashbacks throughout the plot, and we make an effort to keep up with them. The idea is overly extended in its attempt to be intriguing. The opening hour has the feel of a “maha-episode” of a daily soap opera, lasting three hours.
Funniest Moments in “Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha”?
The gap occurs to give us a breather before we are ultimately told what transpired on that tragic night all those years ago. However, you’re unprepared for what’s about to happen. This is the dramatic interpretation of the events that transpired in the second part of the humorous 2007 film Welcome, directed by Anees Bazmee. The identical set of events is only revealed to us three times from various points of view. Did we previously discuss the similarities to everyday soap operas?
A few witty asides and playful allusions come to our rescue. The theater burst into applause as Ajay’s friend turned on Jeeta Tha Jiske Liye, from his movie Dilwale, on the radio in their vehicle. The movie shines when it remains light. Certain pointless tunes, such as Ae Dil Zara Ke, exhaust you.
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The Report Card for Actors of “Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha”
Here, Ajay Devgn doesn’t need to perform any strenuous labor. All he has to do is be his sullen, silent self. Tabu does a good job, but once more, this is no easy task for experienced actors such as them. Once again, Jimmy Sheirgill—who is now stereotyped for never landing the girl in his films—gets the short end of the stick. But in a somewhat different arrangement.
Shantanu is a trustworthy performer who has a certain charisma on screen. Saiee has a substantial role to gnaw on after making her debut as duddy Dabanngg, and she makes the most of it. Oscar winner MM Keeravani’s soundtrack for the movie is hardly noteworthy.
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This would have been a better watch with some trimming. Unfortunately, Neeraj Panday—who also receives literary credit—excesses himself. The final scene of the movie declares, “Sometimes, it never ends.” Exactly how I felt at one point about the movie.