Hopefully, the writers and the directors needing a new young face would soon queue up to sign Neil. Since the fees for stars have skyrocketed in the Hindi film industry, Kunal Khemu and Imran Hashmi have been demanding more than ten million per film! There are so many corporate houses and filmmakers, but not as many stars as required.
Hence, the launch of Neil is welcome. And, mind you he not only has Italian looks but can act very well. This is proved by the fact that there is just one song in the film and still he comes out a winner.
'Johny Gaddar' is a thriller to watch. Though you may have already watched trashes like 'Red', 'Cash', 'Aggar' and others this year and enjoyed a lot of laughing by watching comedy capers, yet this neatly weaven thriller is a film to watch out far. Director Sriram Raghavan left his mark with his first film 'Ek Hasina Thi' and that too in the midst of a rat race for formulae films.
His style is his distinction and he returns in 'Johny Gaddar' though after a long wait but it's worthwhile. Last time he had seasoned actors like Saif and Urmila, but this time he puts his bet on a newcomer. The movie is about a gang that is on the verge of catching a huge sum of money.
The group is led by an old timer (Dharmendra) and the youngest in the lot is Johny (Neil). All goes well until the boy feels the necessity for money. He runs away with the money and thus betrays the gang.
But will he like to be a "Gaddar" (traitor)? This is the turning point in the film. Being a suspense thriller this needs to have the climax untold at least here.
'Johny Gaddar' belongs to three persons; first one is Sriram Raghavan who believes in his story. He never allows his heart to take over from his mind. He plans and executes each and every shot according to the script and a film like these needs to be 100 percent perfect on paper.
'Johny Gaddar' can never be made on locations; it has to be made on paper and then to be shot. Sriram Raghavan made a shocker in 'Ek Hasina Thi' and 'Johny Gaddar' only proves his point that there is a huge audience for such these, else why will every book stall across railway stations in India sell such books? Comedies may be in demand but thrillers are evergreen.
A thriller needs strong plot points and in 'Johny Gaddar', you find plenty. Neil Nitin Mukesh carries his director's ideas forward. He plays the main protГ©gГ© of the writer.
It is his character that makes the film look true. He is vulnerable, has emotions, thinks like any other teenager boy, yet he has guts to follow his thoughts and that's why he looks different. Neil spent many years preparing himself behind the camera to make an appropriate appearance.
Carrying the heritage of Mukesh and his father with him, he may have got a break in the big camps of Yashraj, Dharma or Chopras, but he waited for a right story to make a break and in 'Johny Gaddar' he has it. I remember having seen him at script writer Sameer Sharma's place. Shanu, his sister and casting director, were gaga over Neil and I also found a spark in him that could match Hrithik's charisma.
He has acted very well and has even emoted brilliantly. The third artist to watch out for in 'Johny Gaddar' is none other than our own Dharamendra. First, 'Metro', then 'Apne' and now 'Johny Gaddar'.
This is celebration time for the old He man. He delivers a hat trick blasting the myth that only Shah Rukh or Amitabh could do it. He has been the forgotten material in Indian film industry but as Sheshadri he only makes his brand stronger in the film fraternity.
He is one actor who if given a right role would any day crack the right equations with the viewers. 'Johny Gaddar' has some more talent. Vinay Pathak is once again marvelous.
He fits the role like a T. He has finally marked his place in the industry and his name brings in value for a project. Zakir Hussain does superb acting; he delivers what was demanded from him.
Daya Shetty and Rasika Joshi also provide apt support. Rimi Sen surprises with her change in attitude. It must have been a relief for her to get rid off the comedy capers.
She gives a tough competition to another superb actress in the film, Ashwini Kalsekar. On the whole, 'Johny Gaddar' has a class appeal but it's equally entertaining for masses. The opening may not have been very good but it's sure to rake in major money for its makers in coming days.
The film is a must watch for all those who love thrillers. A Paisa Vasool, indeed!
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