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Adaptation lacks soul ; Bollywood vue cinemas SAWAARIYA (PG) VERDICT: **

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From: Birmingham Mail
Date: 20071123
Author:Manish Gajjar

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam

Kapoor, Salman khan, Rani Mukerji The plot: Based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story 'White Nights', this Indian adaptation focuses on penniless singer Ranbir Raj (Ranbir).

Cycling straight into a picturesque quaint town, he strikes a friendship and enlightens the lives of everyone he meets.

A chance encounter introduces him to Sakina (Sonam) a shy and mysterious girl, full of intrigue.

And so begins a new friendship, as handsome Raj, with his most charming ways and an undying spirit, tries to win Sakina's heart.

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