Abhishek Kapoor had dealt with a friends-turned-foes quartet in the excellent ‘Rock On!’ Now he’s back to the traditional square three with ‘Kai Po Che,’ which does have its passages of superior cinema – particularly in the shot takings, ethnic chic costumes, sets and locations – but in its entirety, strikes you as shallow and schematic. Thanks to the three fast-rising actors, technical finesse and some engagingly directed vignettes, ‘Kai Po Che’ is a cut above the commonplace. It’s good but with a touch of depth, it could have been wow.

Debutante Anushka Sharma is assured and upright but you wouldn’t kill to eat paani puris with her, the way Suri-cum-Raj does. Incontestably, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is an SRK show. The end credits with snapshots is a delight, don’t miss them. The actor sends you home with a smile and a tear. So, here’s a must-grab-ticket to SRK.

It’s fun without ever being preachy or pretentious. In fact, it’s just delirious, wagging its tale away like one of those stolen poms. Ha ha OK Please.

Want to celebrate the crunch-popcorn-Manmohan Desai movies of yore? Then you’ve come to the right place. Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om is dedicated to the imperishable magic of the movies. Flog them or fume over them, but nothing compares to those tickets which make fantasies real. Mmm, that’s entertainment.

Of the cast, none of the supporting performances is worth a wow. Shahid Kapur is boyish charm personified and tackles difficult scenes with maturity. Kareena Kapoor is outstanding. She handles mood swings – from the narcissistic to the self-effacing – with spontaneity. Yup, there is a chemistry. Jab We Saw, We Liked. Worth a trip.

Truly, with just some more fluency in the dramaturgy and less self-indulgent pacing, ‘Lootera’ would have been unforgettable, deserving of an unconditional two, instead of a one thumbs up.