Aziz Mirza…hmmm…not one of my favourites. But I do like Shahid. Here is one actor I used to practically hate back in the days. He wasn’t a steady actor, he looked like a 14 year old kid, and he just over-danced his way through films. But once Vivah came out and after seeing such a mature performance from this lad, I noticed that he has potential. And then came Jab We Met in which he blew me away. I really thought he was the show stealer of that movie. Now he comes back with a very experienced director who gave SRK many hits. Kismat Konnection is a light film focussed on love and business. It explores the business industry and how Aziz clearly protests that this industry revolves around profit, profit, profit. It’s all about gaining and losing, luck and chance, experience and confidence. Honestly, I don’t know anything about the business world…and trust me…I don’t even want to know. Many of the business oriented scenes between Shahid and Om were pritty much dragging and boring for me. But whenever Vidya and Shahid shared the screen…it was magic. These two actors feed off each other so well. The most shining scene of the whole film is when Shahid tells Vidya the truth towards the end. They both argue for like 5 minutes…the intensity, the chemistry, the bonding…they are spectacular. Some may say Vidya is trying to hard to look young, glamourous or sexy…but she isn’t. Vidya is naturally beautiful…period. She’s not trynna act sexy nor glamourous…her role doesn’t even require that. She fits right into her character and delivers. Just cause she’s wearing clothes that we don’t usually see her putting on doesnt mean shes trynna be someone she’s not. Many of my female friends have been saying that…so that’s why I wanted to point this out. As for Shahid…I already talked about him…I just think he keeps getting better with each film…he just keeps growing. Om Puri and Himani Shivpuri are ok. The dude who played Shahid’s buddy is annoying. Some of the comedic scenes between him and Shahid look very forced. Juhi is…I dunno…just odd n goofy. Boman Irani’s special appearance was nice. I love the relationship that his character shares with Vidya…it’s cute. The locals are brilliant. Whole film was shot in Toronto…it’s a beautiful city. The songs are just too good. Bakudha, Aai Pappi and Is this love are very well picturized songs. The editing could of been sharper. The first half goes by fast, but the second half the screenplay weakens and things seem to drag. This is just a simple, feel-good film…but even if the stroyline is simple I think the screenplay could have been stronger. Screenplay during second half is a huge letdown. It’s not anything special, like Jab We Met…it’s just an popcorn flick that you can enjoy with your partner. Watch this one for Shahid and Vidya’s fresh pair and great chemistry…sometimes you feel as if they are just meant for each other.

6.5/10