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An interesting thought may not
necessarily translate into an interesting screenplay. AA
DEKHEN ZARA is a prime example of this statement.
 Think about it... A man inherits his grandfather's
camera and with the camera comes the ability to see the
future. What an idea, Sirji... But AA DEKHEN ZARA is
akin to a bottle of soda, which starts off with a lot of
energy, but the fizz settles down faster than expected.
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AA DEKHEN ZARA had great potential to be a riveting
thriller, but halfway through the film, you realize that
the writers have run out of ideas. In fact, by the time
the film reaches the finale, the viewer is terribly
confused [like the writers of this film]. This is one
jigsaw puzzle that remains unsolved even after its
culmination.
In a nutshell, AA DEKHEN ZARA promises the moon, but
what you eventually get in return is merely a mirage.
 Ray [Neil Nitin Mukesh], a struggling photographer, has
nothing going for him... until he inherits a very
special camera from his grandfather which changes his
life in a way that he could not have imagined in his
wildest dreams.
The power of the camera changes Ray's destiny overnight.
His life becomes one big roller coaster ride that takes
him from rags to riches and also helps him meet the love
of his life, Simi [Bipasha Basu], who is a DJ with a
mind of her own. Everything is hunky dory.
As they say with great power comes great responsibility
and in Ray's case, also great danger. He must now face
up to the dark side of reality and win not only against
the evil forces, but also against fate.
Come to think of it, your imagination can run wild with
a premise like the one in AA DEKHEN ZARA. But the film
runs out of fuel midway.
Director Jehangir Surti has an eye for visuals, but he
ought to know that the viewer wants to listen to a good
story, told in the most simplistic manner. You ought to
be extra careful if you're attempting a suspense
thriller. You need to disentangle the knots in such a
way that the mystery doesn't remain a mystery in the
end. In this case, it still remains a mystery.
15 minutes into the film and you're drawn into Neil's
world. You are exhilarated every time he wins a lottery
or race. The introduction of the negative force [Rahul
Dev] is smartly handled as well. But the plot slackens
thereafter.
 Let's get specific, the second hour is a problem. The
screenplay should've packed some great moments, but the
writers seem to take an easy way out. Sample this. While
on the run, Neil and Bipasha suddenly break into a dance
in a tacky pub. Prior to that they jump from the roof of
the hotel and land straight into the pool. The cat and
mouse game gets more and more confusing with the finale
only adding to the chaos.
Jehangir Surti can't do much since he's saddled with a
poor script. Music is the sole saving grace. The songs
are youthful and energetic, one of the reasons why AA
DEKHEN ZARA has generated tremendous interest.
Cinematography is good. The chase and stunts are well
canned.
Neil Nitin Mukesh showed great promise in his debut film
and you only expect him to climb the ladder in his next
release. Sadly, the screenplay doesn't give him that
opportunity. Bipasha Basu is alright. She looks great
though. Rahul Dev is perfect for the part. Biswajeet
[Neil's grandfather] has a tiny role. Sophie Chaudhary
adds to the glamour quotient. She doesn't get much
scope, frankly. Bobby Vats is okay.
On the whole, AA DEKHEN ZARA had the potential to be an
exciting fare, but the post-interval portions prove a
deterrent. The fantastic promotion coupled with the
popular musical score will ensure ample footfalls in the
opening weekend, but the film lacks the stamina to run
steadily.
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