First things first. Anil Kapoor Productions' AISHA is a family film (literally). Produced by Anil Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor, it could be very well termed show reel for Sonam Kapoor.
Secondly, Bollywood is predominantly male dominated and the heroines are chiefly meant for the song and dance opportunities. It is perhaps impossible to envisage a film without a male lead. AISHA is an audacious attempt in this regard.
Director Rajshree Ojha doesn't take much time in introducing the characters and one keeps on knowing more about them as the film progresses. Although it has an interesting blend of characters, the situations that they are in, are humdrum.
Too much prominence is given on the styling, thereby making it a 'good looking film'.
The problem with Aisha is that it is supposed to be a romantic comedy but it does not draw any emotions from the audience. The dialogues are good though.
Technically the film is shot well and makes Delhi looks good. The costumes are a high point of the film and it will manage to set quite a few fashion trends. The music is good too.
On a scale of performances Sonam scores decent. Abhay Deol does his job well, though we wish we could have seen more of him. Ira Dubey, Arunoday Singh and Lisa Haydon are efficient. The real scene stealer though is Amrita Puri. She will bring a smile on your faces every time she comes on screen.
So take your call, if you want to watch a light breezy entertainer that doesn’t really appeal to your heart but is beautiful to watch, go for Aisha.
