Dust has settled or is beginning to settle now. Another film has gone by and like all the Shah Rukh Khan starrer it has received some of the most extreme responses from people. Some have called it THE BEST FILM ever some have called it BORING. So how different was FAN really from some of his other films? Well to answer it generally a lot different! Especially if you consider the time since Mr Khan went into the "commercial" zone of the film making. It is far different from the likes of HNY, CE, Dilwale of the worlds. Different yes but was it better? The answer is RESOUNDING YES which am sure even his most ardent critic will agree.

Shah Rukh Khan the actor has outdone himself in this film. His portrayal of Gaurav must have been very taxing at physical level and he has played it amazingly well. Gaurav and his image of standing outside Mannat in the end will haunt you for a long long time! A word for SRK's company Red Chillies Entertainment too who are taking technology to another level in their every outing as was promised by Khan during Ra.One. But I truly feel it was the role of Aryan Khanna that must have been truly difficult for SRK. The superstar has so many layers and shades to it that it is unreal to fathom it all in the first viewing! His use of age hiding technique in one of the scene before venturing out, his satire on himself for dancing in the wedding are just few of the layers! All in all it is truly a different and refreshing cinema! For a superstar who is struggling a bit at the BO according to his own standard this was a brave move. I cannot imagine any other superstar of this country even thinking of taking this project let alone taking it to the levels Mr Khan has taken. It is NOT for everyone especially those who look for logic in everything. Being a fan is not full of logic its a connection something which not everyone can fathom. So I don't blame those who couldn't relate to the film. And those who are worried about its BO stamina I would just like to say " Rehne De Tu nahi Samjhega..."