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BollywoodHungamaNewsNetwork Posted: Jun 19, 2009 at 1447 hrs IST
Just last week, Vashu Bhagnani showcased his son Jackky Bhagnani's acting skills in ‘Kal Kissne Dekha’. This week, another father - Arvind Patel - attempts to showcase his daughter Gayatri Patel's dancing skills in ‘Let's Dance’, directed by Aarif Sheikh. Come to think of it, such launch pads often act as a showreel for furthering the career in Bollywood. In that respect, ‘Let's Dance’ succeeds... to an extent.

But there's a hitch! The film bears an uncanny resemblance to Ramgopal Varma's immensely likable ‘Rangeela’ and Yash Raj's utterly forgettable ‘Aaja Nachle’. No issues if ‘Let's Dance’ seeks inspiration from elsewhere [coincidence?], but in an effort to showcase Gayatri's dances, the remaining aspects take a backseat. The dances appeal, but the love story doesn't. And the crime angle, injected in the plotline, is a big bore.

Let's be specific. Gayatri's dances are a treat [she dances exceptionally well], but her love interest cuts a sorry picture. The street children's connection with a crook also seems unwarranted.

In a nutshell, ‘Let's Dance’ will be best remembered for Gayatri's exuberant dances. That's it!

‘Let's Dance’ is about a girl who gives direction in life to a group of street kids. Young and peppy, she is a dancer who runs her own dance school and plays the catalyst in the story. She comes in contact with a bunch of street kids and hence, begins a journey she believes in.

Editor-turned-director Aarif Sheikh has shot the film well, but he could've done with a tighter script. Music is a plus point, but what stays with you is the choreography of all songs, especially 'Taare Todh Ke La'.

Gayatri Patel is a fine actress and her dancing skills catch your attention. The two heroes don't cut ice, but the kids do, mainly the eldest kid who talks and behaves like a real tapori.

On the whole, ‘Let's Dance’ is too ordinary, with its share of limitations.

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