VeteranLight
I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Humaira Grant
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Staci Frederick
Blistering performances.
Isbel
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
Avinash Patalay
For starters, one fails to understand the logic behind the title "Aloo Chat". Except for the two blokes mouthing inane dialogues far and between there is absolutely no connection to the plot whatsoever. Perhaps "DDLJ - The Other Way Around" would have been more appropriate title. Reason: the second half of DDLJ plot forms the baseline for the movie. The only difference is the ver 2.0 the girl gate-crashes into the house with the sole-intent of wooing the family. How she passes the litmus test and wins over the heart is Aloo Chaat. Well then why the first-part of DDLJ given a skip? Answer: Budget constraints on overseas shoot. Instead, the romance makes a shift-base to "economical cutting-chai apna desh" in the by-lanes of Delhi on a tonga. Howzzat!!! Verdict:: Sorry, doesn't connect especially with the Detective hot on heels.Let us draw parallels with DDLJ:: 1. Hatching the plan of dropping in the middle of enemy's terrain.2. Father is the pillar of opposition (boy's father ie, and ver 2.0 the opposition is not "beer" but religion!). 3. Wedding dates are pre-poned owing to health reason.4. Punjabi song (the girl reprises the "Doli Saja Ke Rakhna" version).In all honesty, its difficult to judge if Aloo Chaat is a reality-check or a humorous take on DDLJ.* The spirit of Delhi is neatly blended into the storyline.* The format of narrative deserves a special mention* A few comic moments are done wellPerformances::* Khulbushan Kharbanda:: The veteran proves that is at ease in comedy too. Indeed versatile.* Aftab:: No comments though had immense potential to showcase his talent.* Aamna Sharief:: It difficult to comment on her performance as most of the time you are besotted with her infectious smile. * Manoj Pahwa:: Passable* Sanjay Mishra:: Irritating. The movie would have lot better should his role was put on leash.* Linda Arsenio:: Good job there.Verdict:: Passable for a one-time watch.PS: Do pay attention to scene where ver 1.0 is referenced (read that "paid homage").
madmoviebuff
Aloo Chaat is a romantic comedy about a America return Hindu boy who is in love with a Muslim Girl. The movie is set in Delhi and is a comical portrayal of the reactions of a typical middle class Punjabi family when they find out. A hilarious story with all the twists & turns of falling in love. Aloo Chaat, the name comes from an Indian dish, made of potatoes and spices - it's delicious & a favorite with street food lovers. The movie captures all the spice, the fun and the deliciousness of falling in love.It is a laugh-a-minute film with some amazing performances by very talented actors. In fact, Robby Grewal has managed to get Aftab to act. What is noteworthy is Robby Grewal's sensitivity to clichéd perceptions of his community, albeit without the slightest hint of a parochial, prejudiced world view. He stares at those areas that Mira Nair just walked by. If Monsoon Wedding is a fleeting view of a community celebrating the goodness and alienating the worst in itself, Aloo Chat is a community celebrating the utter lack of pretensions.Aloo Chat is funny. But it's also honest and subtle, with a lurking-beyond-the-surface humour. And Robby Grewal's eyes are well equipped to celebrate that enchanting sense of life that only Delhi, the city of refugees can provide.
ronz10-1
Well,If you want to see a movie with your entire family then this is it...this is a movie for you...Aloo Chaat is sweet light hearted romantic comedy..starring Aftab and débutant Aamna...The thing I liked about the movie is that it has got a really good feel about it...You will not be bored at any point...and the fact that its running time is 1 hr 56 mins helps...But I have just one problem with the movie and that is its ending(climax)...that just spoils it...So to summarize i would say that i liked Robby Grewal's previous movie MP3 much more than this..but Aloo Chaat is not that bad either... I'll give it a 7/10 mainly because its a family entertainer...
Pratik Jasani
Aloo Chaat is a delicacy of Northern India and is not just spicy but also tasty and this is what the director of this movie has done – making it interesting, instead of tasty, to watch a nice satirical comedy which can be considered as a feast for your eyes. A movie that will make you laugh and more so when a youngster brings in two women, of which he loves one only but is unable to marry her due to his father's beliefs.The movie starring Aftab Shivdasani, introduces TV actress Aamna Shariff, Khulbhushan Kharbanda, Dolly Ahluwalia, Linda Arsenio, Manoj Pahwa, Lalit Parashar, Sanjay Mishra. Chandan Anand and Meenakshi, is directed by Robby Grewal and is written by Divy Nidhi Sharma.It's nice to see Aamna Shariff in her first movie after working for Balaji Telefilms and has proved herself to be a good actress and is capable of working in a good comedy genre movie. After a long time, Aftab Shivdasani, has made a return to the screen and even that in a film such as this and has shown that he has not lost his touch in comedy acting. The rest of the cast are also good but what has really made it worth is Robby Grewal's direction. Besides directing films such as "Samay – When The Time Strikes," he has shown that he is also able to direct a comedy and he has done this in a flawless manner.A good, decent and clean comedy that can be watched with your family. Absolutely worth it.