<p>A provider husband is always better than a sacrificing lover is the ‘message’ of ‘Prem Kahani’. Sheela performs like a dream – etching the ruthless determination of the rebellious daughter in the first half and the stoic wife and mother in the second; giving importance to only her character is bad. Ajai Rao is subdued, almost playing second fiddle to his leading lady. <br /><br />The trend may soon turn dangerous. Ilayaraja infuses some spirit into a few song.Rangayana Raghu and Rajesh turn in pleasing, restrained performances. What could have been a powerful story turns into mush with its agonisingly slow pace. This Prem Kahani takes away all the audience ‘prem’ from it.<br />BSS</p>
<p>A provider husband is always better than a sacrificing lover is the ‘message’ of ‘Prem Kahani’. Sheela performs like a dream – etching the ruthless determination of the rebellious daughter in the first half and the stoic wife and mother in the second; giving importance to only her character is bad. Ajai Rao is subdued, almost playing second fiddle to his leading lady. <br /><br />The trend may soon turn dangerous. Ilayaraja infuses some spirit into a few song.Rangayana Raghu and Rajesh turn in pleasing, restrained performances. What could have been a powerful story turns into mush with its agonisingly slow pace. This Prem Kahani takes away all the audience ‘prem’ from it.<br />BSS</p>
