Andaaz vs Once
Once has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 5.8/10 for Andaaz). Once is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 26m. Andaaz is the older of the two (2003 against 2007). Both are drama, music, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Andaaz
Once| Andaaz | Once | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 26m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Raj Kanwar | John Carney |
| Main cast | Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lara Dutta, Rajeev Verma, Pankaj Dheer | Marcella Plunkett, Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick |
Synopsis
Andaaz
Young Raj Malhotra lives with his elder brother, Rohit; his sister-in-law Kiran, and a niece. After an accident fractures his leg, he is unable to walk for some time. Due to psychological reasons, he cannot walk even after the fracture heals. When the Malhotras move to Dehra Dun, Raj befriends young Kajal, as both share a common passion for airplanes. Kajal encourages Raj to walk, and succeeds. Years later the two continue to be fast friends…
Once
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.