The film has been produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and directed by Farhan Akhtar. With creative inputs from the original story writer Javed Akhtar, Farhan manages to give certain new dimensions to the film while retaining the basic essence of the original Don. The music of the film has been composed by Shankhar, Ehsaan and Loy and the film stars Shahrukh as Don and Vijay, Priyanka as Roma, Arjun Rampal as Jasjeet, Kareena Kapoor as Kamini, Isha Koppikar as Anita, Om Puri as Mallik, Chunkey Pandey as Ramesh, Pawan Malhotra as Narang, Boman Irani as D Silva, Sushma Reddy and Diwakar Pundit.
Drug trafficking business is flourishing and the hub of the trade has just shifted to Malaysia. The drug mafia is headed by leader Singhania (Rajesh Khattar) who co ordinates everything, but it is Don who is responsible for the day to day operations and success of the drug trade by and large. An Interpol officer D Silva has been working on making inroads to crack the drug trade since quite a while, he knows everything there is to know about the inside workings of the drug business which is at its peak. However now all he needs is hardcore evidence and hence he comes up with a plan to infiltrate the dreaded drug mafia by placing one of his own men on the insides. D Silva trains a man named Vijay for this secret mission where even his own department is kept in the dark about his plans. Vijay bears a striking resemblance to one of the most wanted men on Interpol�s list i.e. Don.
Somehow Don is captured and D Silva sets up Vijay in his place. Vijay provides D Silva with a lot of vital information and hardcore evidence about the workings of the drug Mafiosi. Unfortunately the twist in the tale arises when D Silva is killed during a raid and now the secret about Vijay�s true identity is buried with him. Vijay tries his best to convince the cops of his true identity but alas no one is ready to believe him, except those who have worked side by side with Don, the members of his gang are convinced that this young, bumbling and unsure man cannot be their boss. So now they want revenge and are ought to get Vijay and at the same time Vijay also has to clear his name and prove his identity to the cops. Vijay manages to escape the mafia�s cronies and the cops and sets out in search of evidence to clear his name, in his mission he is helped by Roma and Jasjeet who have their own personal scores to settle with Don.
Farhan Akhtar has managed to come up with a technically proficient film which has loads of style, the special effects are really good and visually the film is first class. Farhan adds more twist and turns in his script which manage to keep the audiences engrossed and his screenplay comes across as spontaneous and energetic. Farhan has maintained the basic essence of the film but has changed the flavour making it more polished and sophisticated. The action sequences and the chase sequences are brilliantly executed and make for great visual display. Farhan has interwoven suspense and the adventurous thrills quite well in the remake. The climax is refreshing and interesting and makes way for perhaps another sequel.
Nonetheless there are certain flaws that come to the fore, the characters are not detailed and drawn out as seen in the original where each character had their own shades. A few twists and turns do leave the viewer a bit confused, such as how did Kamini actually die and other loopholes. Also the length of the film again seems to exceed and even the events could have unfolded at a racier pace making the film even more exciting. Also the intensity and emotional content of the characters seems a bit lacking in the remake.
Music by Shankhar Ehsaan Loy is situational to the film, the tracks which have been retained from the original like �Ye Mera Dil� and �Khaike Paan Banaraswala� even though they have different beats manage to create a nostalgic effect and their picturisations too are appealing. The Don Theme sound track is impactful. Cinematography by Mohanan which depict locales of Malaysia and Paris are simply a class apart and breadth taking. The special effects by Red Chilies SFX are top notch. Some of the old catchy dialogues along with a few new ones delivered in SRK�s inimitable style make an impression. Action sequences are note worthy.
SRK as Don gives the character his own personal style and does well in both his roles. His charm and charisma come across in his demeanor and attitude. SRK in a negative role after a long time definitely excels. There cannot be any comparisons with the original don Amitabh Bachchan as each has their own individualistic style. Priyanka Chopra delivers an adequate performance in her role, Kareena too is fare in her bit role, and Arjun Rampal is strictly average in his portrayal as Jasjeet. Isha Koppikar looks good but does not have much to do. Boman Irani slips into his role with extreme comfort and is extremely good as D Silva. Om Puri has limited scope, Pawan Malhotra is a first rate actor.
Overall Don is a super stylish flick that has suspense, thrills and a great visual appeal; the film will be appealing to the younger generation especially for those who have not seen the original version. The festival season will only enhance its appeal at the box-office and those looking for something apart from the family drama will not be disappointed at all. Moreover Shahrukh fans are in for a treat with his double role. A thorough entertainer and thriller.
Source: bollywood radio station {www.radiomaska.com}
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