Ram-Leela
U/A; romance
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Richa Chadda
It’s time to sing and dance again. Sanjay Leela Bhansali this time brings back a passion on screen that seems to have lost in the lets-concentrate-on-amassing-hundreds-of-crores kind of cinema. A larger-than-life film as is Bhansali’s signature style, Ram-Leela is definitely a unique, deserving nothing but the big screen experience.








What stands out most about the film is passion; the filmmaker's, that of his actors', and even in his characters. There is a certain boldness in Ram and Leela's chemistry and dialogues that will draw you in, almost instantaneously.
The first half is so fast-paced, cheeky, and energetic, it will enchant you (and then shock and awe). This is an unabashed Bollywood love story. It has the happy parts: songs, drama, the kiss and cheesy text messages. The not-so-happy parts: parental disapproval, separation of the lovers, clash of powerful people and conspiracy. The story has been told a hundred times, and we all know how it ends, and how the characters will play out, yet it keeps you spellbound for most part.
It is a lovely mixture of the familiar and the fresh. It is impossible to watch this film impassively. There are enough magical scenes, to make you feel you have to watch it a second time to soak it all in. 
The technical aspects of the film are extraordinary: breath-taking sets, spellbinding cinematography, perfect music and a wonderful supporting cast. Deepika is perfect in every scene. Ranveer has surrendered to the director's vision and delivers a power-packed performance. He stands out in many scenes, even where he barely has dialogues. But you've got to admit that the real hero of Ram Leela is the man behind the camera. 


Nonetheless, Ranveer as Ram and Deepika as Leela have delivered one of the finest performances of their careers. Gulshan Devaiah as Bhavani, a power greedy nephew of the Saneda Mukhiya is also quite good and so is Richa Chadda who plays the role of Deepika’s sister-in-law. But the lady who stole the thunder was Supriya Pathak. She was impeccable in every scene!

 The music composed by the filmmaker himself and Monty Sharma is refreshing. The Gujarati folk number that opens the film is an absolute treat to the ears. The rest of the songs- ‘Tattad Tattad’, ‘Nagada Sang Dhol Baaje’ are good. The number featuring Priyanka Chopra – ‘Ram Chahe Leela’ is a foot-tapping number with an unusual mix of tradition and modernity.

 Ravi Varman, the director of photography has complimented the art director and helped Bhansali in producing a dream of sorts onscreen as far as the visuals are concerned.

 Overall, the film is first-rate as it brings down the curtain with a universal message of peace and love.

 You may watch the film if you love larger than life moments.

Rating:3.5/5