To me, this movie is perfection.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Honey Irani made a fantastic directorial debut. Armaan is brilliant in every aspect, despite being fairly outdated. Everything, from the dialogues to the proceedings to the characters feels like being set in the 1960s. I seriously think Irani should have officially defined the period of time as such, because it would have made much more sense. I genuinely liked the film. I thought it was special, realistic and artistic. The concept of life in a hospital was very interesting. I'm fully aware that it does not really work as far as the wide audience is concerned and that many people would find it slow and stretched. In my view, it doesn't take anything from Honey Irani's honest attempt and doesn't mean the film is less worthy, but just a film that does not appeal to anyone.The film, however, had a pleasant surprise which came as a saviour after an hour or so in the form of Preity Zinta, whose bubbly, spoilt, wicked and mentally unstable Sonia Kapoor is both interesting, hateful, funny and memorable. Kudos to Zinta for such a spectacularly played negative role. She was natural and convincing, and she managed to make her evil character unique and almost, if not completely, likable. This is thanks to her animated line delivery and her lively, partly vicious and partly vivacious attitude. I can understand why Irani wrote the character with Preity Zinta in mind. She does not really act in accordance with the film's mood, yet she seems tailor-made for her role, and her commanding screen presence more than carries the film.I think the rest of the cast was very good, especially Anil Kapoor, who was restrained and greatly impressive as the serious, intelligent and well-mannered Dr. Akash. He was very sincere, and this is amongst his most accomplished works. Gracy Singh was very pleasant and compelling. Bachchan was good as always, but he appeared only in flashbacks in the second half of the film, so there was not enough of his role. Aamir Bashir was absolutely outstanding as Dr Sanjay. This truly is an underrated actor. Randhir Kapoor played Sonia's father and for some reason made me laugh every time he appeared on-screen. He was unintentionally funny (I was particularly floored in that scene in which he said he was gonna sue Akash for insulting his daughter).Armaan is almost a classic. There is something in its subtle narrative style that makes it very engaging. It has a much stronger second half though. With the entrance of the character of Sonia Kapoor, the story takes shape and the film flows more effectively. The film becomes much more interesting, entertaining and enjoyable, although it generally still remains loyal to its realism and keeps following its slow pace. One must also note the background score, which is simply exceptional. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's soundtrack is quiet and pleasant. My favourite song is Zinta's seductive number "Mera Dil Ka Tumse", which is extremely energetic and fun. To all those who appreciate quality films, Armaan is a must-watch.

The theme of Armaan is something Indian filmmakers might have heard of for a long time, but probably never pitched because of the complexity and unprecedented use of it. Well here goes Honey Irani or should I say the remarkable Honey Irani as she pulls us through a tale of "love, seen as desire and ambition". At least in the eyes of cute and bubbly Sonia Kapoor (Preity Zinta), this holds true. The main guy to be feasted on is Doctor Akash Sinha (Anil Kapoor) who seems like one of those decent and formal types. He takes on after his empathetic father Siddhartha Sinha (Amitabh Bachchan). I find Akash to not be a very convincing doctor because of how he handles his surgeries and how he and his love interest, Neha Mathur are never overworked enough to be doctors. Anyways, the hospital which Siddhartha aspires to build requires a lot of money. Since halfway through the movie Siddhartha dies, Akash is left to pursue his father's unfulfilled ambition. However, he can't afford it. Sonia, noticing this as the perfect opportunity to snatch the man of her dreams agrees to pay the dues, but in return, asks for Akash's love . This is a major problem because Akash is in love with Neha, but he still unwillingly agrees to the proposition. However, Sonia's suspicion and jealousy can never come to a rest, and her messed up psychology leads her to do terrible things. Armaan is quite entertaining, although not perfect.

The funding of hospitals is never easy. There is always a constant demand for new equipment, medical researchers and other staff have to be paid and debts have to be met.. If you can find a rich donor who would like to see his name emblazoned on the hospital walls, lucky you….providing of course the conditions laid down by the donor are not too demanding.In this film a top neurosurgeon Akash Sinha (Anil Kapoor) is compelled to make an unusual decision. In order to save his hospital from closure, he must marry the rich donor's spoilt and somewhat hysterical daughter Soniya Kapoor (Preity Zinta). Akash must sacrifice his love for Neha Mathure (Grace Singh) his charming anesthetist and constant support in all medical matters.If you haven't guessed it by now, the dialogue of this film is in Hindi and it is given the whole Bollywood treatment. It is adequately sub-titled, but you'll need a comfortable chair because the running time is a little less than three hours. It's a strange mixture of a film. Apart from the hospital's basic problems, there is the eternal triangle of one man and two women. The romantic drama is well played out, the gentle Neha swept off her feet by Akash and selfish Soniya doing her best to destroy their love for each other. Soniya is forever having tantrums which keeps the action alive. Some of her wild scenes are reminiscent of the Bette Davis technique.If at any time you are becoming a little weary of the dialogue, rest assured the principal actors will burst into song and you will begin to wonder if this is a musical after all. But no! This is the Bollywood style, and the overpowering music takes up every change of mood and comes crashing down all around you. The Indian population must like this style of entertainment. It's almost as if the film makers are determined to give their patrons three hours of intense pleasure.The characters in the film are well defined and the scenario easy to follow. The photography is brilliant and the music, as I said, encroaches a little too forcefully over the action. As for the dance and song routines which interrupt the dramatic sequences, I guess they are a matter of choice. They give you a "breather" , I suppose, in the very long film and add to the whole night's entertainment.

One of the best Hindi movies in recent times. absolutely great. Almost a classic! The movie is quite different in the way it has been dealt with. Very nice and laid back.the performances are some of the best I have seen.Amitabh is Amitabh, superb! quite different from what he has done recently and yeah nothing like Mohabbatein(to those who thought he is playing the usual father).Anil Kapoor is mind blowing. One of the best role of his career.Reminds a lot of Sanjeev Kumar. Very restrained and thoughtful. Gracy singh blew me away with her maturity. Just her second movie(even though she had some small role in Hu Tu Tu). she is comfortable in romantic and emotional scenes. Preity Zinta is good too and this has to be her best performance.Worth a watch for everything! Music is extremely pleasing to the ears! Photography is good. I have to admit that I enjoyed the movie much more on the subsequent viewings as compared to the first. One of those rare movies, where such things happen. Best Hindi movie since Dil Chahta Hai.