There's some things movies can tell, for everything else, there's documentaries.

Rating: 7/10 (23 December 2014)

Research shows that when certain chemicals are released in the brain, you experience euphoria, happi(y)ness, feel elated (google more synonyms, my English has exhausted). How are the chemicals released? Certain activities such as being with good friends, laughing heartily for "no reason", being goofy, being funny, being bindaass, hugging your kids, eating chocolates, being in love. Note that all these things don't require any "logic", so to speak. But we still do it. Why? Because they make us happy.
Now, I want you to question me on providing you with evidence done on such a research. Truth is, I made it all up. Has there been any such research? I don't know. Frankly, I don't care. I just know that I feel amazing when I hug my son. I feel awesome when I meet my friends. I feel nice watching a happy film. It's to do with feel. You don't need research for everything in life to assure you of your actions.
Watching a Farah Khan film is exactly that. There's euphoria, there's excitement, there's fun, in short the movies are very high on EQ (Entertainment Quotient). Tees Maar Khan was an exception, I think Farah missed the point then, she had to have Khan in the film, not in the title. Anyways.
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Pre-requisites for watching a Farah Khan flick
You have to know Bollywood and Movies.
Understanding the philosophy behind this "Being Happy is Simple. But Being Simple is the Trick." The movie starts off with the line in the promos, "There are two kinds of people in this world, winners and losers. And every loser gets an opportunity to become a winner." Something on those lines. It's a Heist Flick. What that means is there is a robbery to be done. The protagonist "Charlie", a Boston University topper with Eight Pack Abs has been waiting for 8 years for the right timing. He has long hair with a mustache and a beard and is in desperate need of a shower and a shave. (OMG, that reminds me of my bathroom renovation where I need one too). His fights are cool and there is slow motion muscle flexing for his introduction. All the characters are introduced one by one with a lot of homage to many Bollywood flicks (Read pre-requisite #1 above).
He starts getting his team together for a huge robbery and the only way to get to Dubai and execute the plan is through a dance competition. How the team pulls this act together is what the movie is all about. But you already knew this, didn't you?
Happi(y)ness Factor #1 – The Simplicity (Charlie's line – Dad used to say, Keep It Simple), that's exactly what it is. These guys are not heroes, not machos (chord na yaar), they have regular drawbacks, shortcomings and are plain and simple humans. They have weaknesses and how their weaknesses, in fact, become their strengths and a trademark is nicely done. Next time you have a job interview, remember to talk about your weakness in a way that displays strength. OK? Aha! Now all the pseudo-intellectuals can have their logic switch lights start to go on. a bit.
Happi(y)ness Factor #2 – The importance of having good "attitude" over "aptitude". Attitude will take you a long way, we know that, but when it comes to testing the waters, most people show bad attitude and they think their talent will be good enough. It's not. Learn to respect human relations, learn to respect your friends, families, your employer, your employees, your society and do it without expectations. It goes a reallyyyy long way. So does bad attitude. The whole idea of a healthy competition was nicely shown. Aha! Aha! Now, all the pseudo-intellectuals are jumping off their seats, as their logic switch lights start flickering.
Happi(y)ness Factor #3 – Having fun and being yourself. Not different, just yourself. If you're not having fun and if you're not being yourself, you're not doing it right. Unless you're SoDumb Kapoor, then you shouldn't be yourself. Then you are in desperate need of an upgrade. Anyways, fun brings out the enthusiasm, delivers results, and boosts team spirit. Management terms? Now me sounding intelligent? Aha! Everything sounds intelligent in English. Clap Clap! The idea is that you can convey serious messages by being funny. You can deliver results while having fun. It doesn't take away the message. In fact, it helps retain it. Go and watch this movie with your loved ones, let the happy chemicals in your brain release (wait, we agreed that was made up, or maybe not.) and just relax, loosen up and laugh a little. Don't wait for any research to assure you of your intelligence, your creativity and your idea of having fun, Kyuki, Zindagi Abhi Baaki Hai, Mere Dost. :-D