Awesome movie indeed. Just saw it today its just a proof to the fact that Mani Ratnam makes movies with international appeal, serious flair and dedication. One of the finest movies churned out of bollywood. The only downer was that stupid song "Jodiyaa", the movie could have done without it. The script is great, direction better and its a powerhouse when it comes to acting. Abhishek Bacchan who i always thought was an overrated actor (being AB's son and what not) has proved beyond doubt that he is one of the finest. He makes it look easy portraying Gurukant Desai and brings with him a range of emotions and some of the most powerful histrionics and dialogues ever in a hindi movie. Aishwarya who can barely act and is pretty inconsistent has done a awesome job donning the garb of the carefree village belle to a responsible and supportive wife and mother. The supporting cast is pretty awesome as well. Mithun is back in form playing the newspaper editor. Madhvan and Vidya Balan turn their small roles into memorable ones. The cinematography was awesome and it effectively captures turkey, the 1950s Mumbai and Idar. All in all a must watch.
Rated: 8.5/10
-1 for that song and 0.5 for leaving some loose ends
PS: Vidya Balan's character has multiple sclerosis