"Aaja Nachle" is nothing but a 'comeback' film for Madhuri Dixit, and a 'comeback' film always holds significance. Like that of Dilip Kumar [Kranti], Amitabh Bachchan [Mrityudaata], Vinod Khanna [insaaf], Dimple Kapadia [Saagar}, there was an anticipation among the general audience or the Madhuri fans of a great performance. Now with "Aaja Nachle", Madhuri Dixit is again back to the studios after a long hiatus. But does the actress still possess the charisma to ignite fire in water? Or will she be able to create the magic once again? But what has been learnt, is that the film is below the mediocre mark and doesn't meet, even nowhere near the enormous expectations that is associated with the Yashraj - Madhuri combo. Now, what is the real problem? It is definitely the script! A concept that does start as a story seeming to be real and identifiable becomes a fairy tale in the later hour. Again, with a title like "Aaja Nachle" there was a great need of great songs. However, the situation is just the opposite!
The story goes like this. After almost a decade, an unexpected phone call shakes Dia [Madhuri Dixit] out of her dance rehearsal in New York. Makarand [Darshan Zariwala], her guru, is dying and she must return to Shamli, a town in India. The town where she grew up, the town where she learnt to live and to dance. Also the town she left on an impulse, severing ties with her parents and her people. It is definitely a poignant and troubled return; not only has her guru passed away but the institution that he so lovingly nurtured is in decay and under threat of demolition. Ajanta theatre, the once vibrant hub of the community, the place where Dia's fondest memories are embedded, must now be brought down because the local political authorities feel it a waste of prime real estate. With the help of Doctor [Raghuvir Yadav], the caretaker of Ajanta, Dia sets out on a mission to prevent the destruction and resurrect the spirit of Ajanta. In an atmosphere of mistrust, ridicule and active hostility, Dia picks up the gauntlet and agrees to achieve the near impossible task of putting together a theatrical production. She must also ensure that every member of the production is from Shamli town. She has only two months to prove her point or the bulldozers will be waiting.
Whatever may be the original script of Jaidep Sahni, but it has a striking resemblance to the Brazilian film "Xuxa Requebra", with a failure in each and every department. But the greatest culprit is the script!
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