Another of those long pending films. Thanks to youtube, some of its clips were so good.. that the film eventually became a must watch for me. And it was totally worth it.

Sid (Rahul Bose) who is a DJ, is asked to work at a marriage, which is of Trisha (Mallika Sherawat) who is about to run away from her marriage. Sid and Trisha meet again later, date each other and fall in love. But the problem comes when Trisha wants to get married with Sid, who is reluctant going into the married life, with his own reasons and doubts. The opposition of Trisha's father addds to his and Trisha's problems.

The story is pretty much old, but the way its presented and the screenplay written.. you never complain. There are numerous places where Sid talks to himself, but the director shows it as a talk to us the audience, which appears funny always, and all of those times.. its his thoughts on the other person, disagreements whether its with Trisha or her friend who he calls Dracula.

Editing is good. There is a very good romantic feel in the film, thanks to the chemistry of Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat. Quite a unsual pair, but it worked.

The songs are well placed, feeling blue being the best of all with Sid adding the laughing dose in a emotional song through those breakups ke side effects.

The best moments of the film ----
• The opening sequence, Sid watching Ind-Pak match, and Trisha proposing.
• The scene in office, Sid and Trisha, war time.
• The conversation between Sid and Trisha on their unofficial 1st date.
• Nanoo, Kapil and Sid together in a pub.
• Sid tackling Trisha's dad, in car or home or golf.
• The coffee sequence.


Performances wise,

Rahul Bose has a superb comic timing. He is almost flawless. Specially, his eye expressions during all of his fights with Trisha.

Mallika Sherawat, is actually good in her comedy. In emotional scenes, she does look a bit awkward.. otherwise she was pretty much perfectly matching Rahul Bose.

Ranvir Shorey and Aamir Bashir give in a very good supporting performance. Suchitra Pillai is fine, though one wonders at her sudden change in heart during the climax. Sharat Saxena is good as always.


Overall, Pyaar Ke Side Effects is a very humurous film, and romantic at same time. Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat are the main show stealers of the film.


Verdict : Very Good