Main Hoon Na (2004)
Amrita Rao, Farah Khan, Kabir Bedi, Naseeruddin Shah, Shahrukh Khan ... (see more) , Suniel Shetty , Sushmita Sen , Zayed Khan
Major Ram Prasad Sharma yearns to see the ambitious project Mission Milaap become a reality. The mission may prove to be the dawn of a new tomorrow, ending the long-standing enmity between two countries. But, some forces do not want that dawn to come. One of them is Raghavan who will do anything, in... (read more) Major Ram Prasad Sharma yearns to see the ambitious project Mission Milaap become a reality. The mission may prove to be the dawn of a new tomorrow, ending the long-standing enmity between two countries. But, some forces do not want that dawn to come. One of them is Raghavan who will do anything, including threatening the life of General Amarjeet Bakshi's daughter Sanjana. To protect Sanjana, Ram Prasad poses as a student at her school. But, Ram Prasad also has another agenda. He must fulfill the dying wish of his martyred father Brigadier Shekhar Sharma. This task involves intense emotions and long-standing misunderstandings, and strangely, the key to its success also can be found at Sanjana's school. As Ram Prasad Sharma struggles to carry out his dual missions of love and violence, his only mantra is "Main Hoon Na!"
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G, 3 hrs. 2 min.
Directed by:
Farah Khan
Release Date: Apr 30, 2004
DVD Release Date: Jul 15, 2004
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If you're looking for a touching story about a family torn apart, watch Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. If you're looking for a story about military conflict, watch Mission Kashmir. This film tries to be too much. After you watch, if you watch, read my com... (read more) If you're looking for a touching story about a family torn apart, watch Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. If you're looking for a story about military conflict, watch Mission Kashmir. This film tries to be too much. After you watch, if you watch, read my complaints and find out why I expected so much more from Farah Khan.
***SPOILER*** DON'T READ UNTIL AFTER VIEWING***
Complaints:
1. Bollywood over uses the "matrix" in their action films. This is the first time I've seen it used as both an action sequence and for comic relief in the film... corny.
2. The only good songs are the ones from Hum Kisise Kum Naheen.
3. Amrita Rao's ears are too big and Sushmita is not good looking. Not enough eye candy.
4. The story is kind of ridiculous. It combines military/action with comedy and romance all on a University campus setting.
5. The scene where he gets shot and falls perfectly parallel to the ground... c'mon... then they did it again in the fight sequence and made Suniel move like fucking light speed.. wtf.. and "wow" with the old bulletproof vest trick. Bollywood desperately needs to upgrade their fight scenes. Looks so fake.
6. Predictable... so very predictable... and that was a big ass explosion for a couple of grenades.
I liked:
1. Great acting across the board. I like Suniel, SRK, Zayed Khan and Amrita. Besides her big ears, she is very cute.
2. It was entertaining despite its many flaws.
Hollywood: 2 stars
Bollywood: 3 stars
This was a really entertaining movie. Loved the storyline and the acting. The reason I gave it four stars was that it is a three hour movie with long songs/dance routines. Liked the music but they really could have cut all that either out or shorten ... (read more) This was a really entertaining movie. Loved the storyline and the acting. The reason I gave it four stars was that it is a three hour movie with long songs/dance routines. Liked the music but they really could have cut all that either out or shorten it. This movie is a great introduction to Indian Film if you have never watched any. It has romance, action and a bit of good humor. Thanks Meighan for the suggestion!
def better than om shanti om! good story with perfect timing.. loved the songs.. had everything , fun, action, songs, performances,drama ...
Main Hoon Na, the title says enough for when you are bored....ShahRukh gives yet another fine performance.....Like wine he gets finer with age....Also this movie should shut those mouths which said that he could not do action sequences....Sushmita Se... (read more) Main Hoon Na, the title says enough for when you are bored....ShahRukh gives yet another fine performance.....Like wine he gets finer with age....Also this movie should shut those mouths which said that he could not do action sequences....Sushmita Sen Was great too...Never has an actress looked so ravishing in a saree...Songs are great...Everyone acted so well and could watch this over and over, Sanjana, Chandni teacher, Major Ram and Lakshman makes a family together..Fun does not get any funnier than this!
I absolutely loved this movie. It was fun to watch. Shahrukh Khan was great and Sushmita Sen was absolutely gorgeous. The songs were fun and uplifting and made me get up and dance. Infact, i had to watch it again the next day. Will defintely buy a dv... (read more) I absolutely loved this movie. It was fun to watch. Shahrukh Khan was great and Sushmita Sen was absolutely gorgeous. The songs were fun and uplifting and made me get up and dance. Infact, i had to watch it again the next day. Will defintely buy a dvd so i can watch it anytime. Kudos to Farah Khan.
Zayed Khan is really cute, but he shouldn't cut his hair. It's interesting to watch a teen movie from bollywood
I will never forget the first time I ever watched Main Hoon Na. Even if you cannot speak the language, just the phrase itself (meaning, like, I'm here, aren't I?) gives you a feeling of being looked after- and what hero could one place their lives in... (read more) I will never forget the first time I ever watched Main Hoon Na. Even if you cannot speak the language, just the phrase itself (meaning, like, I'm here, aren't I?) gives you a feeling of being looked after- and what hero could one place their lives in the giant hands of more capably than Shahrukh? I ask you? There are no equals.
Farah Khan is the master choreographer, and she choreographs this gorgeous movie like a gigantic frenzied videoclip, full of colour and action and clever one liners, funny dialogue and SRK at his absolute most charming, when he is not only the romantic lead, but the forlorn long lost brother, the protector, the action hero and the dearest friend one could ever have.
So SRK, as an Indian Army Major Ram Sharma, moonlights as a student to protect a college student who is under threat by a terrorist organisation, all the while trying to fulfil his Father's dying wish and reconnect with his long lost half brother, Lucky. Unfortunately,Sanjana the object of his protection does not want a bar of him, and Lucky, her best friend, is hell bent on making the unfortunately horribly nerdy and dramatically older Ram's life a misery. That is until Ram saves Lucky's life, and then the two begin a friendship together with Sanju, who has befriends Ram also, given she is secretly deewana with Lucky.
Kirron Kher and Sushmita Sen star in very funny supporting roles, as does Boman Irani as the dopey college principal who hires a poorly disguised Suniel Shetty, aka the leader of the terrorist cell, and subsequently nearly gets the entire student body killed.
Tumse Milke, Main Hoon Na and Gori Gori are all brilliant songs too, coupled with the more music video approach to a B-wood number, but movie nerds will be giving some serious props to Farah for Chale Jaise Hawaien, which is one long continuous shot for near on six minutes. Serious props to the dancers and actors to- I have watched this movie about fifty times and have only seen two mistakes. Amazing!
Anyway, you should totally see MHN. It rocks. The Hindi movie industry at its sweetest best.
I LOVE THIS MOVIE MORE THAN TOAST. If you cannot enjoy this movie, eat your DVD player, then chase it with a pack of laxatives, cause you're obviously constipated.
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