Review: 'Aashiqui.in' is the worst depiction of Cinderella's tale
The only part that jolts you awake and makes you look up at the screen is the sidekick’s hilarious mimicry of certain film stars. Apart from that, the entire film looks like a joke.
Film: Aashiqui.in (U/A)Director: ShankhadeepCast: Ankita, Ishaan Manhaas, Sharmila Joshi and othersRating: ½It is unbelievable how at a time when audiences are discovering joyrides like Yeh Saali Zindagi and Dhobi Ghat, filmmaking debacles such as Aashiqui.in dare to even present themselves to viewers.Inspired by the fairy tale of Cinderella, Aashiqui.in has nothing to offer — not even a novel plot! Poor orphan girl at the mercy of wicked stepmother and evil stepsisters, rich Prince Charming, costume dance, budding love, clock strikes midnight, glass shoe left behind, search for Cinderella, hideous obstacles during climax, boy gets girl and they live happily ever after! Sounds like a plot taken right out of a school skit, doesn’t it?While the actors compete with one another for the tag of worst performance on the big screen, the miserable screenplay rips the film apart bit by bit. With dialogues bordering on naive or obnoxious, a background score that comes across as a misfit to the storyline, over-the-top performances, and unsophisticated, rough editing, Aashiqui.in makes a mockery of the Cinderella legend. At times, scenes seem so unconnected that they leave you at a loss for comprehension.The only part that jolts you awake and makes you look up at the screen is the sidekick’s hilarious mimicry of certain film stars. Apart from that, the entire film looks like a joke.Don’t watch Aashiqui.in if you are in the mood for love stories and teen romance, or if you want to reminisce about your Cinderella story-filled childhood days... it might madden you out of your wits.