BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN - Abundance of 'awww...' moments !!

Predominant to the film's appeal is the angelic little gal with gleaming eyes, 6 yr old Harshali Malhotra (Shahida) who turns out to be an absolute sweetheart, clever act from the writer's part to keep her character mute (she is so much better than those hyper active, mouthing over smart dialogue kids!) Shahida’s silent responses are just a treat; check her in those close-up shots, you feel your heart being gently warmed up like a marshmallow over a bonfire. 
Applause to Kabir Khan, the director for coming up with a movie that is extremely calculated in its grand design, targeted for Khan's fan club and yet which plays wholly sincerely & its heartfelt on a scene-by-scene basis. It is so refreshing to see Khan,the big mainstream showman & the idol of the masses,submerge into Bajrangi,a small town Hanuman Bhakt, who's also an emotional fool (he is too ticklish to wrestle), takes more than 10 yrs to finish school,spends his days worshipping the monkey deity & merrily dancing like a chicken. The film is strongly supported by a bunch of likeable supporting cast, more so in the form of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, his chemistry with Salman is something seen very rarely between male leads in a film. Immaculate comic timing, body language and expressive eyes.. “cameraman Chand Nawaz ke saath, Chand Nawaz...” Perfect ! Cinematography is also worth mentioning.The film opens with aerial shots of snow-clad mountains and moves inside Pakistan capturing the scenic beauty of the region in the process. The one shot nearing the climax, with Khan, having certain preconceived notions about people of other religion, turns around and adieus the people in a gesture of 'aadab' surely brings a lump to your throat. After a long time, an out to out 300 cr blockbuster flick that is sweet, simple and earnest!!