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Review: Ranbir gives his best performance with ‘Wake Up Sid!’

Directed by Ayan Mukherji, ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is a story about today’s generation. The age of ‘young and the restless’ who are lost in their own dreamland that crumbles with the single touch of harsh reality. And yes, this reality does bite and is actually what happens to our hero Sid Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor), whose world turns topsy-turvy once he comes in terms with the outside world. In all, ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is Ranbir's film.

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Directed by Ayan Mukherji, ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is a story about today’s generation. The age of ‘young and the restless’ who are lost in their own dreamland that crumbles with the single touch of harsh reality. And yes, this reality does bite and is actually what happens to our hero Sid Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor), whose world turns topsy-turvy once he comes in terms with the outside world. ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is an essentially Ranbir film where the actor portrays the role of a rich spoilt brat with great élan. A rude youngster, who shares a complicated experience with his parents, Sid is a typical college guy who loves living life kind size. Leading a careless life, Sid’s journey towards self-discovery starts when he meets Ayesha (Konkona Sen Sharma) – an older, mature and independent women, who is diametrically opposite of whatever Sid is! Though the two enjoy each other’s company, however, when Sid moves with Ayesha, former’s life acts as a catalysts in Sid’s learning experience. Well, proximity between Sid and Ayesha does not translate into love; yet, both share a curious relationship that helps Sid in carving out his own identity. In all, ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is a Ranbir movie as the actor is successful in pulling off a rich brat’s role successfully. Apart from Ranbir, Konkona Sen Sharma is natural when it comes to playing a matured and focused woman while Anupam Kher is convincing when it comes to playing a concerned dad. A catchy soundtrack adds to the USP of the film, ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is a sure hit. The college scenes are realistic to the boot and give a rare insight into Mumbai’s typical college life. The film is a journey from ignorance to self-discovery of Sid in a gradual buildup with no digression. In totality, ‘Wake Up Sid!’ is worth a watch. A true blue movie for every ‘young and the restless,’ debutant director Ayan Mukherji deserves kudo for making a convincing flick without making it appear hackneyed (‘Dil Chahta Hai’ or ‘Lakshya’) and dishing out a refreshingly delightful flick. Enjoy ‘Wake Up Sid!’ this weekend with popcorns and colas! Ratings: Four cheers for this one!