Student of the Year
2012 · Directed by Karan Johar
Original language: Hindi
- comedy
- drama
- romance
The story
Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped their lives.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated Bollywood polish throughout: bright daylight on a sprawling, manicured hillside campus, warm golden-hour glows in the sunset set-pieces, and flashy costume colour that pops against the clean architecture. The camera moves with buoyant energy, swooping through group dance numbers, quick cuts on sports and games, and soft, flattering close-ups when the emotions turn tender. The score is pure Bollywood pop: bouncy, anthemic songs, big orchestral swells, and a warm, sugary tone that rarely lets the mood sit still for long. Its vibe is bright, nostalgic and breezy, with a dash of wistful sentiment, the sort of film that suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a group watch with snacks. Relationships form and fray across a set of college friends, with jealousy, rivalry and reunions shaping the emotional arcs, and the resolutions tend to be warm and forgiving. Intensity is low: some scuffles and playful competition, a little heartbreak, no gore and no graphic content. It is for people who want escapist, sentimental romance with music and youthful energy.
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