This is not a movie review! I'm not a movie buff. So why am I writing this...?
Yes, I loved the movie, as I knew I would do, from seeing the trailers and dancing to the tunes of title song 'aisha'. I have always loved the characters created by Jane Austen. But what got me writing this post is the bonding. Abhay and Sonam look so incredibly cute and so naturally playful together. It was such an exciting experience to see this couple in the movie. What took my liking to the next level was when I came across their interviews in youtube, and I was glued.
If I think about it now, I'm not a fan of either Abhay or Sonam (even after Aisha). I know Abhay is a complete natural. I remember in 2009 my friend first mentioned his name and recommended 'Socha na tha'. He was a fan of Abhay. I had only heard Abhay's name till then and didn't recollect his face. Then I watched that movie and even had myself watch 'Oye Lucky..', but both of these didn't strike any lightnings for me. I've watched Sonam's Saawariya and remember thinking about the money 'not well' spent on that project. And that's how I know that I'm not a fan. But you need to watch Aisha and watch their interviews to see what I'm talking about.
There is a part where Sonam is asked if Abhay is her type. She says, "No, he is too bohemian". For the same question Abhay replies, "Totally!". Or the part where Sonam says, "Abhay looks very uptight when dressed in suits. He completely changes the way he talks". The interviewer agrees that men behave differently in suits. Sonam quickly adds, "But then he smiles and his dimples appear, and he is soooo cute". You can feel your heart melting and you just agree with her. So, be it, "He is a Juhu boy, he is a chocolaty hero", or "She is a lollipop girl, She is charmed by me", there is so much positive energy, fun and laugh that surrounds them, that it was a complete delight seeing something so natural in the glamour world.
With just one movie past them, they know so much about each other already. Their support for each other was lovable. When asked to summarize himself in one word, Abhay says "Idiot". Sonam says "Noooo". "Stupid?", he asks. "Nooo, you are Smart". When asked one thing they would wipe out from each other, Abhay says "She is kiddish, sometimes". Sonam says "He is stubborn". Then adds "Sometimes". And then says a few words and adds, "He is also rebellious". The host has to interrupt and remind that she just asked for one quality and they are going on and on:)
I enjoyed their chit-chats more than I liked the movie. Their adorable wits, punches, smiles and words that were just expressed through the eyes, completely mesmerized me. It was a good script material in itself. So if Aisha is what you liked, the interviews will be surely an icing on the cake.
In their words...the host asks them "Why do you think Aisha works?".
Sonam: "We have a great chemistry".
Abhay: "And Physics".
And I agree.
Sonam: "We have a great chemistry".
Abhay: "And Physics".
And I agree.
