Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

Reportedly considered to be Shah Rukh Khan's best acted role, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a story of unrequited love. The protagonist, Sunil (played by a young Shah Rukh Khan), is a horn player in a band. Music is his passion as much as passing his academic finals is definitely not. He's failed twice and will end up failing a third time. His dad has washed his hands of Sunil and his fellow band members are also tired of his antics. Sunil is obsessed with Anna who is also loved by another member of the band. SRK displays a round of emotions and dance moves and ends up losing the girl. Honestly, I can't figure out why this one was such a big hit. Perhaps because it was one of his very first and his was a fresh face on screen and he was doing something very different from the rest of the actors in Bollywood. He does stand out from the rest of the actors on stage; he has more charisma and vulnerability. I think his vulnerability makes him very enchanting to people. These qualities (plus his dimples) give him such charm. This movie is a must see if only to understand his progression in his craft and to see his appeal in the historical context at the time the movie was made. By the way, the premise is a little difficult to believe because he is a much more attractive person and character than the leading man. Why would the heroine go for the leading man? The only thing I can suppose is because Sunil looks like he might be younger than the two...