Jab We Met

Jab We Met
("When We Met")
2007
4/5 stars


Wealthy businessman Aditya (Shahid Kapoor), depressed over a broken relationship, walks out of his job and gets on the first train he sees, not caring where he goes.  Here he meets feisty Geet (Kareena Kapoor), who tries to chatter with him, despite his brush-off attempts.  When he walks off the train, she tries to retrieve him, and in the end the train leaves without them.  Aditya helps her return home, and finds himself attracted to Geet's childish enthusiasm.  Geet, however, already has a boyfriend with whom she plans to elope.

This comedy-drama is a delight.  The plot is both lighthearted and serious, and at times the viewer wonders how there will be a happy ending.  Kareena excels at her vivacious role, and Shahid is convincing throughout Aditya's gradual changes and emotions.  With the exception of the last one, which I actively disliked both song and dance, the music and choreography were good.  This romance is one that I would universally recommend.