SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 (PAGE 4) MOVIE­REVIEW CAREER COUNSELING An epic disappointment! “A guaranteed question in interview” Aijaz Hussain Malik some rare cases, introduction may span over two minutes, depending upon the ZERO is a crucial film for varied A good beginning makes a good end. mood of the board. Take a deep contemplat- reasons. The main reason being, it’s Louis L'Amour ed look to recall best experiences and Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Com- achievements of your life and choose to the first collaboration of Shah Rukh mission shall very soon commence the Per- mention those, which serve your purpose. Khan and Aanand L Rai, who has a sonality Test for selection of 270 candidates Avail this small but very significant amount from among 960 aspirants who qualified of time to convince the board that you are hat trick of hits to his credit [TANU the Mains Exam. All the efforts that you the right person for the job. WEDS MANU, RAANJHANAA and have put in and all that dedication, perse- Also, never ever ask anyone, friends or verance and patience you have lived family, to write your Introduction. Abstain TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS]. through during the hectic course of your strictly from copying anybody elses' style, Unlike their previous ventures, the stakes are preparation might all go in vain if your whatsoever. Be completely and honestly high this time. The actor features in a role he has- interview begins on a risky note. You have your own self! You can, however, surely seek n’t portrayed earlier, while a significant part of to have a superb interview to make it to the suggestions from all nears and dears for the second half has space travel interwoven in its final list. For an impressive interview, an improvement. It is also advisable to men- screenplay. Naturally, the expectations are colos- impressive beginning is a must. Because the tion such of your skills, qualities, hobbies sal. very first thing you will be asked by the and achievements, while concluding the Without giving away the minutest details of interview board after entering the room and introduction, that will further lead the the story, here’s the spoiler-free plot: Bauua making yourself comfortable would be “tell interview. [Shah Rukh], a 38-year-old man, lives with his us something about yourself.” This question family in Meerut. He comes across the profile of - your introduction - determines the future Aafia [Anushka Sharma] at a marriage bureau course of your interview and so of your life. A good introduction means and decides to woo her. a great beginning. The sixty Aafia doesn’t show interest in Bauua initially, KAS SPECIAL but falls in love with him subsequently. Bauua s econds or more that you speak backs off. A few months later, Bauua is shocked An ordinary introduction may well, leave about yourself shall convey a to see Aafia at his residence. an ordinary impression on the interview- clear picture of the kind of board. A lengthy, disorganised 'babble', on Bauua’s father [Tigmanshu Dhulia] decides to person you would like the get Bauua and Aafia married and a reluctant Bau- the other hand, may also cause doubts in the ua agrees too. Meanwhile, Bauua had signed up minds of board members about your level members to believe you are. for a dance competition where the winner will get What saves ZERO, besides the performances is top notch. A special mention of the VFX, which of preparation and sincerity of purpose, for having adopted a casual approach at such a to meet the superstar, Babita [Katrina Kaif]. of its principal cast, are some sharp and witty matches the global standards. critical juncture and by the time you are An ardent fan of Babita, Bauua ditches Aafia lines. But the bitter truth is, great lines or indi- Shah Rukh is the lifeline of ZERO. He is in An ideal introduction begining with asked to leave, you will find yourself on the day of marriage. What happens next, vidualistic sequences in a disjointed screenplay supreme form. The actor deserves 10/10 for a "Thank you for giving me this opportunity" acknowledging the wisdom of the famous shall essentially comprise of name of the forms the remainder of the film. are forgotten once you exit the theatre. performance that’s absolutely fantastic. Anush- time tested maxim, ‘first impression is the candidate, place of birth, academic qualifi- To begin with, the story [Himanshu Sharma] Aanand L. Rai’s direction is a far cry from his ka nails the part. There’s no doubt that she’s last impression.’ God forbid, you sure know cations, achievements, experience or proj- hinges on a wafer thin plot. The writer has inte- previous works. In fact, the incredibly talented sto- amongst the best and her act in ZERO reiterates the consequences of not availing the oppor- grated space travel in the narrative and you may ect work, strengths, hobbies and ambition. ryteller is known to make you smile, laugh and the fact. Katrina surprises you with a stunning tunity of introducing yourself the way you I remember having been asked mostly argue [and rightly so] that it’s this aspect that make you moist-eyed in his well-packaged movies. performance. Some moments in the second half are expected to! about my research topic in M.Phil; and that drives the story away from predictability. How- Everyone who recalls his works will be wondering, give her ample scope to shine. A good introduction means a great was what I had emphasised upon while con- ever, the writer fails to knit a compelling, rivet- how did he okay a half-baked screenplay this time? Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub is dependable, beginning. The sixty seconds or more that cluding my Introduction. Since my research ing and captivating screenplay that stays with Too many questions cross your mind as the dra- contributing to the fun quotient. Tigmanshu you speak about yourself shall convey a was about socio-political developments in you. ma unfolds and you soon realise, it’s a screenplay Dhulia is perfect. Brijendra Kala is hardly there. clear picture of the kind of person you would Kashmir, I was sure about the USP of my ZERO appeals in bits and spurts and a few of convenience. Abhay Deol and R Madhavan hardly contribute. like the members to believe you are. This life research. And to a great extent, I was suc- time opportunity to answer a question that moments in the first half do grab your attention, The graph of the film goes haywire in the sec- ZERO features Sridevi, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, cessful in leading the interview. My intro- you know you would be surely asked, that make you giggle and bring a smile on your face. ond hour. Generally, you don’t complain about Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Karisma Kapoor duction saved me from facing questions too in the very beginning of the interview, A few individualistic sequences do catch your the length of the film / run time if the proceed- and Juhi Chawla in an inconsequential sequence. which probably I would not have otherwise, thus, demands more attention during your attention, but you realise, as the narrative pro- ings and sequence of events keep you hooked, On the whole, ZERO has several factors going been able to respond with confidence and gresses, there’s something amiss. enthralled and mesmerised. Sadly, ZERO lacks for it: star presence, winsome performances, preparation. It is like saying, “give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend conviction. The time tested experience of You invest hopes in the post intermission por- the power of a strong and cohesive script. energetic soundtrack and of course, it’s timed preparing for the question I surely knew I tions, hoping that the writing and the emotional Ajay-Atul's soundtrack is a big plus. ‘Mere during the Christmas and New Year vacations. the first four hours sharpening the axe.” So for your own good, prepare your would be asked any how, worked a lot quotient - the hallmark of Aanand’s previous Naam Tu' is, undoubtedly, the best track. The Sadly, the weak, flawed and lacklustre screen- Introduction in such a way that you don’t towards helping me realise my dream of movies - will change the scenario for better. song featuring Salman and SRK is a treat for the writing is all that you recall after you’ve watched have to choose at the very moment, what to becoming a civil servant. Unfortunately, the writing goes for a toss as the the much-awaited movie. 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