Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

Energetic. Hyper. Over-the-top. Loud. Pure high-octane. We are, of course, not describing director Shaad Ali's previous Bunty Aur Babli, but his latest, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, which, though painted on a similar canvas, is a much bigger and bolder venture.

To begin with, JBJ has been shot extensively – and stunningly – in Paris and London (never before has the Asian hub of Southhall been paid homage to more refreshingly in mainstream Bollywood) – a credible first attempt by Ali.

While Bunty Aur Babli was the somewhat unusual love story between two pure-hearted con arti....