To me Saawariya is one of the most creative Hundi films ever made. It is for the people who admire Ghalib's poetry, writings of Paulo Coelho, Mughal paintings, colours of Morocco.... It is visual poetry in black, blue and green which could be appreciated only by the people with a particular taste. Masses may not understand or appreciate Saawariya, but I dont think that Bhansali is afraid of being disliked. Even Ghalib did not gain much fame during his lifetime. Both Ranvir and Sonam are brilliant and sincere actors and Rani deserves credit for her acting. Bhansali has made all Gujaratis proud by making Saawariya, by showing the fine taste that we Gujjus possess. Congratulations. From Surta Mehta, Ahmedabad
RE:Saawariya is for the people who love Ghalib's poetry
by Nimra on Nov 11, 2007 01:07 AM Permalink
Very true !!! Sawariyan is a magnificent poetry!!! But evolution is a painfully slow process and most people will not like it. I also watched OSO and it hit the right audience. A sense less fun ride to laugh and clap and forget your miseries but come out empty. Sawariyan is a haunted ghazal which stays with you. Magnificent art of work!
RE:Saawariya is for the people who love Ghalib's poetry
by Retro Foods on Nov 10, 2007 09:21 PM Permalink
Brother get out of the gujarati fixation & look at the larger canvas. He is making money outta you gullible souls...his been a Gujju is no use if he keeps on making such trash. Infact he is the deplorable depth of Gujjuism...His black was more SINDHI/Chinese (Original Copy)then I anything I have seen in recent times. He is nothing but Ramu of RGV Fames ALTER EGO
RE:Saawariya is for the people who love Ghalib's poetry
by Surta on Nov 10, 2007 11:42 PM Permalink
Brother I did not like Black much, but Saawariya is Bhansali's best so far, where he has dared to reveal what he likes to visualise. In Om Shanti Om Farah Khan has made fun of Gujarati producers and directors, which cannot be taken lightly. Bhansali has imbibed a lot from his childhood experiences, from his parents and their culture. If you find this film trash I am not going to force you to like it. We live in a democracy. So you can have your opinion. There is nothing wrong in being inspired by creativity of others. But Saawraiya is an excellent portrayal of great literature. And yes as a Gujarati I am proud of Bhansali just as Bengalis would be proud of Satyajit Ray. And I also know that like all Gujaratis Bhansali is a global citizen, not confined to any place, any time frame, or any culture. Let me thank you for coining a new term Gujjuism. I shall try to define and expand it.
