While I agree with all the novel was mind-blowing, Ms. Nair might not have been able to do adequate justice to the story with her mindless casting.
Though as a NRI, I'm proud of Kal Penn's achievements in Hollywood, I honestly feel that he wasn't the right person for the reprisal of Gogol's role. He does not have the personality or the voice of the person (character) I have in my mind after reading the book! Alas, Ms. Nair let her teenage son influence her decision making on his casting in this movie.
RE:The movie's casting was bad!
by ruzo on Mar 31, 2007 01:13 AM Permalink
Kal Penn fitted the role to a 'T', so were the others. But I can't believe not much is mentioned about Irfan Khan. We sometimes tend to just laud over-emoted roles; Irfan's role excelled in its natural under-played performance, so much so you don't even realize he is actaully "acting". Casting in general was good , so was the movie, though a tad slow for me in parts.
RE:The movie's casting was bad!
by ash rt on Mar 30, 2007 07:37 AM Permalink
I am sure you havent watched the movie! Tabu was awesome watch it in a cinema trust me u ll know what I am saying
