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A simple plot, good music and sustained acting - that’s what Sur has to offer. And the kudos goes to director Tanuja Chandra, M M Kreem (music), Nida Fazli (lyrics) and superb performances from Lucky Ali and debutante Gauri Karnik. Lucky Ali, son of comedian Mehmood, makes a comeback with this film (his debut was in 1985 in Trikaal). Gifted with looks and eyes that match his soulful voice, he portrays Vikramaditya Singh with the intensity the role demands. And Gauri provides the perfect foil, her freshness, verve and bubbling enthusiasm a reminder of Kajol.
Vikramaditya has everything, name, fame and glory. The middle-aged genius runs the country’s biggest music school in Ooty, but he has not been successful in his search for an heir. And then in a little village in Goa, in a church by the sea, he stumbles upon a young girl, Tina Marie (Gauri Karnik) with an astounding voice.
Though very attached to his student, Vikram is unable to come to terms with his emotions and stoops to stealing Tina’s compositions and then humiliates her in public. A shocked Tina is unable to comprehend the change in her master and leaves the school.
Will there be a repeat of the nasty incident? Is Vikram really ready to accept his pupil? Wouldn’t it be better if you were to judge for yourself? Though the film ends abruptly, it is on the whole enjoyable with the supporting cast too making their presence felt. Be it Simone Singh as Vikram’s friend Divya, Harsh Vasisht as Tina’s staunch supporter, Divya Dutta as Tina’s sister Rita and Achint Kaur as the chain-smoking creative head of the record company.
Tu Dil Ki Khushi (Sunidhi), Khoya Hai Tune Jo and Aao Tumhe (both Lucky) and a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria by Marijke de Souza round off the album.
Sethulakshmy Nayar
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Away from the run-of-the-mill Hindi film where the plot is often dragged beyond the realms of reason, leaving the discerning among the audience wondering why they ever stepped into the theatre, Sur - The Melody of Life is like a breath of fresh air.
As the name indicates, the opening scene is an indication of the musical journey that is to follow. A child’s hand moves over the piano keys, the guru instilling confidence when the student falters, and the resonant notes ring out. But the turmoil is well brought out when the child rushes out, screaming that she can never be HIM.
An elated Vikramaditya convinces Tina to return with him. At the school, Tina is the butt of jokes but Vikram manages to draw her out and teach her the nuances of music. As she gains in confidence and is ready to be on her own, another facet of Vikam’s character is revealed. That of the jealous teacher, yet unready to hand over the reins to his student.
By the time Vikram realises his mistake and tries to trace Tina, she has joined a nunnery. Her confidence is at a nadir and it is only with a great deal of persuasion that he manages to get her to agree to perform with him at a concert.
The theme song, Aa bhi jha, rendered by Lucky Ali and Sunidhi Chouhan is haunting. So are Dil Mein Jaagi (Sunidhi) and Jaane Kya Doondtha Hai Mera Dil by Lucky. Also notable is Mahalaxmi with her Kabhi Sham Dhale. 
