Koi... Mil Gaya 2003

Starring	:	Rekha, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta
Director	:	Rakesh Roshan
Producer	:	Rakesh Roshan
Music Dir	:	Rajesh Roshan
Lyricist	:
Singer	:	Udit Narayan, Shaan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Chitra, Alka Yagnik
Distributor	:	Yashraj

koi... Mil Gaya, director Rakesh Roshan has proved two things. One, he truly can give Hrithik Roshan a role to chew into and two, it takes guts and gumption to make a really 'different' film within the commercials parameters of filmmaking.

Sanjay Mehra [Rakesh Roshan] is a scientist, obsessed with establishing contacts with extraterrestrial life. He invents many innovative gadgets, instruments and finally succeeds in devising a computer that can transmit messages to space. His foresight becomes a reality when, as a response to his signals, a spaceship is sighted in the sky. But before Sanjay can even enjoy his success, he and his wife Sonia [Rekha] meet with a horrific accident where Sonia survives, but Sanjay loses his life. Sanjay's son Rohit [Hrithik Roshan] is born; he's a mentally challenged child who faces ridicule and torment at every phase of his life. His lone companion is Nisha [Preity Zinta]. One day, Rohit discovers his father's computer and calls Nisha to help him use it. Both of them are completely fascinated by the images and instructions that appear on the screen and experiment with the device, not realising the impact it would have. The entire town witnesses a blackout and a bizarre phenomenon. In an incandescent glowing sky, a colossal spaceship is sighted. More strange findings are in store in Rohit's town. A pair of footprints not belonging to man or animal is found.

A mega positive is Hrithik Roshan's acting. He is the turbojet that propels the film to the realm of the extraordinary. On screen you see Rohit, the mentally challenged adult, and not Hrithik Roshan, the star. Rohit connects with you immediately. His endearing innocence and the clean-hearted fun he indulges in has you in splits. But within seconds, he also brings a lump to your throat when the bullies pick on him.

Preity Zinta's outfits, Rekha's passive sob-sob sniff-sniff mother role, Prem Chopra as the collector of Kasauli, Mukesh Rishi as the honest cop, and Johnny Lever as the loud Sindhi constable strike jarring notes.

Filmkraft Productions (Rajesh Roshan Productions) is back again with its new flick, Koi Mil Gaya. KMG would be carrying a different theme altogether, which might be the first of its kind in India. Rakesh Roshan also sharpens his skills of direction with this movie whereas brother Rajesh Roshan scores music for the songs. The movie has a big starcast and features the likes of Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Rekha in the lead roles. The story of KMG revolves around Hrithik in particular who has a mind of 10 years old kid. Renowned poet-lyricist Ibrahim Ashq bags maximum number of lyrics of the soundtrack whereas Nasir Faraaz and Dev Kohli play their respective parts too with KMG. Famous Music Company Sare Gama HMV comes up to release the album, which is laced with 8 tracks in total to entertain the ears of the listeners. The promos are very much on air these days on all usual satellite channels for the entertainment of the viewers, who are desperately waiting for the release of the film.

On the whole, KOI... MIL GAYA tackles a novel concept as far as the Indian screen is concerned. But this genre is bound to meet with mixed reactions, varying from good to just-about-fair to disappointing. At the box-office, the initial draw has been terrific, but it remains to be seen how the audiences respond to the alien.On the whole, KOI... MIL GAYA tackles a novel concept as far as the Indian screen is concerned. But this genre is bound to meet with mixed reactions, varying from good to just-about-fair to disappointing. At the box-office, the initial draw has been terrific, but it remains to be seen how the audiences respond to the alien.