Punjabi con artist Rikki (Abhishek) and Pakistani stiff upper lip Alvira (Preity) are two strangers.

They start conversing with each other whilst waiting for the arrival of their respective partners, at the busy Waterloo Station.

As their stories unfold and time passes, they become attracted to each other. But behind this facade is the real truth about Rikki and Alvira.

How they manage to get out of the mess they originally got themselves into, forms the highlight of this romantic comedy.

Unlike Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli, director Shaad Ali fails to keep you engrossed throughout the film - the dance competition towards the end goes on for too long, for example.

But Shaad does successfully manage to reveal the true natures of the four lead characters in roles which you would never have expected them to be in.

Abhishek Bachchan plays Rikki with great enthusiasm adding the rough edge to this Punjabi character.

Lara Dutta might have a minuscule role but she wins you over with her confident stylish French act in the first half and holds your interest as the crude street walker in Southall when her true identity is revealed.

Preity Zinta complements Abhishek in every scene but appears to be overshadowed by Lara especially in the song and dance sequences.

Bobby Deol flawlessly plays Steve, the sophisticated character who saves Alvira from disaster whilst in the second half we get to see Bobby in a meek role.

On the whole the entertaining film's youthful theme is given a glossy French look reminiscent of the colourful cinematography of the Hollywood flick, Moulin Rouge.

Worth a watch but definitely not with the elders in tow due to its strong language and sexual references in some scenes. It can get a bit embarrassing.