As long time fan of SRK it was a reprieve to see the refreshing take on the superstar's true identity and his fan's craze towards their beloved star.

This movie works solely on the acting profess of SRK. His last few movies have failed recapture the charm of the king of bollywood. Though they minted crores of cash, it didn't do him any wonders in elevating him up the scale of the great actors. FAN, as the title says is certainly a step in the right direction for SRK, the kind of SRK we all grew up watching and being enchanted. Though, to be honest this isn't his best movie by a long shot, but it's truly enough to satisfy every die hard SRK fan who was disappointed with his last few outings.

The first thing to appreciate about this movie is the raw sincerity and efforts put in not just by SRK, but by the entire crew indeed. That surely sends in a message that we are in for a different kind of cinematic experience. Secondly, SRK in both the roles, that of a crazed revering fan and a superstar, nails it, His dialogue delivery as the local Hindi speaking Delhi boy is impeccable and his mannerisms as the superstar, to command love and respect among his fans as well as maintaining his conviction is a treat to watch. His role as Gaurav is incredibly haunting and is sure make you feel his pain and tear up at least in a couple of scenes. We all knew that SRK could flex his acting muscles and I'm sure glad that he did. Gaurav is one role that SRK has lived through and experienced the wrath of every fan of his.

The movie, which seems to be going strong throughout an engaging first half falters more than just a few times in the second half. Gaurav becomes a full blown vengeance seeking psychopath and the script breaks all folds and barriers of logic. It is still a mystery as to how Gaurav was able to make to the different foreign locations depicted in the movie and so conveniently deceives people posing as Aryan Khanna's imposter. And there are lengthy chase sequences between the 2 SRK's, and mind you, lengthy as in a 100 minute movie. It is a tragedy that though these chase adrenaline jerking sequences though beautifully choreographed, amount to nothing.

However, the movie still keeps it's audience at their edge by not seeping into a melodramatic tone. It is a performance driven movie that SRK carries entirely on his shoulders. It sure is sufficient enough for every "Gaurav" of his to fall back in love with their superstar. Definitely watchable.