Rab ne Bana di Jodi ??!!!

First things first, I fell in love with Anushka. She looks so beautiful, so charming, its so easy. She reminds me of Kajol in some scenes. And her acting is too..Second thing I loved was, the picturisation of the Golden Temple of Amritsar. After Rang De Basanti, this was amazing picturisation of the amazing place.

So, one of the most expected release of the year, is released. Now only one left. Is it worth? I think, the answer is No. Yes, I am being harsh to big movies, since some of recent movies, but I don't know, the things simply don't work for me. Though I was not expecting MUCH more from this Yashraj flick [by looking at their recent record]. Still Aditya Chopra made expectations magnified. While he delivers just another Yashraj churnout.

I don't know, why everyone involved with the movie, were creating suspence about the story?? There is nothing Unique, to hide before release. Story is so much predictable, and not much new. Adi needs some homework now.
I would not go for dissection of the movie. Here are my Pros and Cons of the movie. Just my views.

PROS:

1. Anushka - she was fabulous. In every scene. So charming. She is here to stay. Never she looked like a newcomer.

2. All confrontation scenes between Surinder [SRK] and Taani [anushka]. One thing was interesting, most of the scenes were without background music. It created great effect.

3. The Song of the songs. 'hum hai rahi pyar ke'. All guest appearances. Wow. SRK was awesome in all dances. I missed one thing. Wished if a SRK medley was there, then it would be fantastic. Though the song was useless in the movie, it worked for me.

4. SRK's different getups during the song 'Haule Haule'.

5. Picturisation of all songs. Especially 'tujh me rab dikhta hai'.

6. Good choreography. Especially in Climax. Bravo Anushka. And SRK too.

7. And lastly, its the Surinder [SRK] who carried the movie on his own. Despite of its flaws.

8. Vinay Pathak.

CONS :

1. Predictable story and even dialogues.

2. Silly and boring monologues.

3. Typical 'Kahani mein twist'

4. Too many flaws.

5. Length is more for such a short story.

6. Indigestible values and virtues, why such a forward girl gets ready to marry surinder?

7. Equally indigestible SRK's second getup. Overact ruled. Awful dressing.

8. DHOOM ??!! Why can't Yashraj's get enough of it? In every second film, they mention that movie. OK, In this movie, the scene is quite enjoyable. But can you guys spare us now from already chewed tune?9. Totally artificial creation of 'Amritsar di galiyaan'.

So there, two out of three movies [Yuvvraj, RNBDJ] has disappointed me in the year end Hope the year will end on a good note with Ghajini.

Promo shown with the movie, was of the movie 'New York' directed by Kabir Khan [Kabul Express]. Produced by Yashraj. Starring John, Katrina and Neil. Promising promo. Let's see....

Yipee.....Ghajini is arriving Early

Don't know much about what happened, but Ghajini is releasing ONE day earlier then its planned 25.12.2008.

Now I have to cancel my tickets and do booking for 24.12.2008.

Can't wait..

Ghajini - Final Promo

At Last, I got to see Jiah in Ghajini Promo. I dont have link to this FINAL PROMO of Ghajini. Which is full fledged action packed. Aamir doing some serious action scenes. Suddenly it shows Jiah shouting for him. In nearly No-makeup look. She looks good. 

 

And then we see Aamir. Background music is the crooning of Benny in the song 'Kaise Mujhe'. Aamir is walking on street, like he is lost. That completely bowled me over his act. Surely the song Kaise mujhe will bring tears to us at various parts of the movie.

 

Last night when I was going to switch off my TV, then only I saw this promo, only the last portion. Do anybody has link to that??? Please do put into my comments. I am desparate to see that. As I am at work now, so I am not able to search for that video.

 

I have not seen the original version of the Movie. But I have a friend who is from Andhra. Recently when we were walking on road after dinner, he started to tell me the story. Know what I did?  I just scooted from there. I ran so fast from him that I cant listen his voice. Funny, isnt it? But always I am like that. I dont wanna know the story before the movie releases. But this promo bares it all. So there.....

 

P.S.: My advance booking has already been done, for back to back TWO shows of Ghajini on Christmas.

Oye Lucky ! Lucky Oye ! - Fun 'Genuine'

The ONLY reason I went for this movie, was Abhay Deol. The different Deol. He is always good in whatever character he plays. Always different from the link. And likeable. Okay, Dibakar Banerjee - the director, was good in his last movie 'Khosla ka Ghosla'. But since I haven't watched it much, only titbits, but still I was not looking much forward [maybe not my kind of genre]. But this was a Serious Fun. Yes, showing truth of life - and at the same time making us laugh- - and that too, without giving any 'Moral lectures' and all. My expectations went fulfilled really. The film is not that 'Great' sort of, but still somewhere it touches you and gets into your mind for somedays.

Though the subject is not completely new. We have seen this story line in many movies, recently in Bunty aur Babli. Which worked well for me too. But here, the treatment is somewhat different, the raw feel, the desi feel is there that makes it fun to be with.

The story is about Lucky 'the superchor' as police puts it. Starts with Lucky [Abhay] getting ready for press conference, in Jail. Yes, after getting caught, he is brought there. The movie then goes into flashback, to reveal further. 15 yr old, middle class punjabi boy Lucky. The crazy & tapori in the gullies of somewhere in North India. Father Paresh Rawal, don't care too much for him and his mother too, as he is involved in an Auntie. So there our boy goes. Roaming outside home, masti with friends and hey, a cute girl [the greeting card shop owner's girl] is also there. [I absolutely loved their tine little love story].

To make her happy, and to keep the pace with the Riches, Lucky starts coning people and robbing little stuff. There he goes then. Getting confident with his best friend, and mastering all these things. Things get forwarded, and Lucky is now young. Working for Gogi Bhai. Serving him, robbing homes and shops for him. Meanwhile meets a girl, who at first doesnt fall for him. Neetu Chandra, afterwards get with him, cause of non-stop money flow [this is my perception, director left audience for thinking, why does it happens so]. Then splits and making his own money. And so on....

Story is quite refreshing. The way sequences designed, there is never a dull moment in it. Screenplay is good. Especially I liked the 15 year old boy's story. One thing I got amazed was a Triple Role. I won't reveal who's that was. Director too, don't clarify that, why one person is given 3 characters, all different. I got my answer as soon as I completed watching. So its better you find out it on your own. Speed of the story is also good. First half is one hour long, so is the second half. The feel of the movie, north indian + punjabi is excellent. Earlier I was not a fan of Raw punjabi accent and Fat comedy. But this is little bit different from that. Fun, in one word. One liners are too good. The way, Lucky robs off homes and shops, we get into splits. Though I think there could be more of that, and more comic then this. There is not a single scene where the movie makes fun of physical disablities or vulgar comments. Movie is clean that way. Thats really good in these times of double meaning comedy flicks. Music goes with atmosphere of the movie. All punjabi tracks. In between scenes.

My favorite scenes are so many. All con-scenes, 'the dog trick',are hillarious. 'Boy meets girl' is so sweet. And the climax is also good one. Could be better but good.

Acting department is in full form. Abhay as I said earlier, he is likeable. He looks totally into his character. The middle class boy, turned con-man. So easily he perform all his stuff. Keeping it cool. Neetu Chandra, after Traffic Signal, again sports the 'no make-up' look. And still looks good. Performs well as a middle class girl. Paresh Rawal is also very good. He hasn't overacted in this one, unlike other movies [frankly I didn't liked him in JTYJN]. Actor who has played Abhay's friend [can anyone give his name?] has also played it well. Archana Puran Singh, after long time, was good. Overall, nobody disappoints you.

So there, after depressing atmosphere of the nation, this one is breath of fresh air. Which can help get out of it. Watch this without any high expectation [which the movie never gave] and you will simply love it. I would rate it 3.5 stars.

Ek Lau Zindgi ki...

Last night i was watching NDTV. There, a certain piece made tears fell off my eyes. Truly a touching one. They were paying tribute to all fighters who lost their lives in the Operation to make our lives safer. One by one their pictures and names were coming, i just couldn't count. What made it much touchy was the background music. The song they have played. Instantly i searched for the song on google and found it. 'Ek lau zindgi ki' from the movie 'AAMIR'. The 'woh ajnabee' girl Shilpa Rao, sings it, straight from heart. Who's lyrics? (as i m putting this post by mobile phone, i couldnt find it)

I still haven't seen the movie. And yet not heard the soundtrack. But the effect was so deep in that news piece. I regret of not listening it earlier. Now, today morning, every other channel is playing the same with different visuals, say disturbing visuals.

Meanwhile news is in, tht they have captured one terrorist (the one whose clear picture is everywhere, wearing Versache jacket). His name includes 'AAMIR'.
Why, God why?


He has confessed 'HE IS FROM PAKISTAN. And wanted to create another 9/11 over here.' And I heard on CNN, 'India is giving speculations about Pakistan. But always this Speculations are proved wrong'.

DEAR U.S. Of A.,
we don't need YOUR stamp on OUR speculations. They ARE true. The World know it. So do you.

Meanwhile,
here are the heartrending words of the song. And for 'Ek Lau' video – click here.

Gardisho me rehti, behti guzarti, zindgiya hai kitni.
In me se ek hai, teri meri ek hi,
koi ek jaisi apni.

Kar khuda khair kar, aisa anjaam kisi rooh ko na de,
kabhi yahaan..
Gubja muskuraata ek, waqt se pehle
kyun chhod chala tera yeh jahaan.

Ek lau iss tarah kyun bujhi mere mauala,
ek lau zindgi ki, maula.

Dhoop ke ujaale se, aouns ke pyaale se,
khushiya mili humko.
Zyaada maanga hai kahaan,
surhadein naa ho jahaan,
duniya mile humko.

Kar khuda khair kar, uske armaan mein kyun,
bewajah ho koi kurbaan... 

Shock and awe...Mumbai Again !!?

I was so deep in Ghajini, since yesterday. But something suddenly got me so shocked, I couldn't review it today. Mumbai , Bombay burns again. Flames are growing more and more, till now, going by updated headlines. 87 people died in terrorist attacks, at nearly 9 places. Including best hotels in Mumbai, Like Oberoi-Marine drive, The Taj Gateway, Leopold club. Crowded places like Cama Hospital, Posh areas like Colaba [a petrol pump blown away]. Even my favorite place, the Metro Cinema is not spared. Gun battle was there outside the cinema.

 

Clearly targets were NRI, Foreigners and the riches. So shocking was Not Bomb blasts, but shoot out was there. Yes, terrorists came with AK 47 rifles and started firing at all these places, including throwing hand grenades. I fear toll would be larger then 250 but govt. is hiding the actual figure.

 

Now I want to make point here. If 'the man' is really desparate on making his Mumbai, 'a Marathi Place', then he should first try stopping this. That bloody f^#@er [so sorry readers, but i couldn't resist] is only interested in changing hoardings of shops and beating people from other state. If he had invested his men, which are plenty, in protecting the city itself, maybe this day would not have dawn.

 

Now leaving that, and coming to the business, this would surely affect the Entertainment business. The long strike of television workers had came to end some days back. So new episodes of daily soaps were expected to start from Monday, this blast will surely affect that. Movies getting released this friday, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye ! and Sorry Bhai will see no takers in Biggest territory - that is Mumbai. Even, I fear, Rab Ne bana di jodi, expected to realease on 12 Dec., will see shadows of fear.

 

Lets pray for quick relief for Mumbaikars and hoping for Non-Violent future [which seems impossible with leaders like these]. I am never into politics, but when no body can see simple things, i can't resist.