After 6 years, Karan has finally been able to "kajol" Ajay Devgan to have a sip of Koffee with him. Usually known to be a media shy, serious man, Ajay opens up on Koffee with Karan! 2010 has been a memorable year for him with 7 releases!
Koffee With Karan,Season 3: Ajay Devgan
After 6 years, Karan has finally been able to "kajol" Ajay Devgan to have a sip of Koffee with him. Usually known to be a media shy, serious man, Ajay opens up on Koffee with Karan! 2010 has been a memorable year for him with 7 releases!
SRK gives Zor ka Jhatka!
Yes, He is Back!! Shahrukh Khan will be seen on the small screen once again. SRK will be hosting a reality TV program on NDTV Imagin called "Zor Ka Jhatka" Total Wipe Out.This is the Indian version of the American Wipeout, where contestants go thru an aquatic obstacle course. Be ready to be amazed starting 1st February 9 pm IST. The laugh out promotions and marketing campaign is being done in atypical Shahrukh Khan style. SRK is rumoured to be getting 2.5 crores for each episode which are currently being shot in Argentina.Lets have a look at some of the funny promos.
Review: Dhobi Ghat
Verdict: Art house cinema/acquired taste
"K" Rating: 3
Watch: DVD
Dhobi Ghat is aptly also called Mumbai Diaries.This film marks the directorial debut of Kiran Rao (Aamir Kha's wife). Dhobi Ghat is poetry on celluloid, an ode to the city of Mumbai by Kiran. It is not your typical Bollywood flick, and marks the beginning of the no-interval movie trend in India.
It will invoke 2 reactions - coming out of the theater vocally trashing it or walking out reflecting. Hence, it falls into the category of Art-house cinema, one will need to have the mind-set/taste or patience for this movie.
Debutant Monica Dogre is apt as the NRI on a sabbatical in Mumbai. Pratiek Babbar is outstanding as munna - a dhobi by profession.Aamir befits the character of a recluse painter with debutant Kirti Malhotra as his digital muse. And the most important character of them all - the city of Mumbai which grows on its inhabitants as it influences and shapes their lives.A city teeming with migrant workers, struggler, bustling life at every corner be it the high-raised plush homes or the slums.
Dhobi Ghat explores human behavior of love, attachment, curiosity,escapism and the constant struggle for survival in hope for a better tomorrow.There are subtle reminders of the class conscious Indian society beautifully shown in the movie like when Shai (an NRI) invites a Dhoobi in for chai, her disapproving maid serves tea in a nice cup and a glass - befitting their social status.
The background score by the Academy Award winner music director Gustavo Santaolalla is outstanding. It adds depth to the movie and its characters.
Dhobi Ghat definitely caters to the multiplex audience.It creates a calmness in the air and leaves the audience soaked in it as they walk out of the theater into the hustle-bustle of the city they live in.
Shahrukh Khan: Apsara Awards 2011 Fabulous
It was a treat to see Shahrukh Khan dance on all his hits thru the years. Such energy and power - that it lit up the stage! Shahrukh Khan won the "Hindustan Times Most Entertaining Actor 2011" .Take a peek.
Katina Kaif: Performance at Apsara Awards 2011
How may Katrina Kaif's can her fans handle at one time? 1?2?3?4?5? Yep...Katrina in all 5of her much loved very filmy avatars performing at the Apsara Awards 2011. This Sheila can definitely give a lot of other item gals a run for their money. Watch!
Koffee with Karan, Season 3: Hrithik & Sussane Roshan
Sipping a pipping cup of Koffee with Karan, this week was Hrithik with his wife Sussane. Find out what keeps this couple so hot n happening, after completing a decade of matrimony!
Review: Yamla Pagla Deewana
Verdict: Timepass Comedy
"K" Rating: 2.5
Watch: DVD/Theater
This is an out-n-out mass entertainer doeled out by the Deols! The Trio is back after the emotional drama of Apne, in a comedy flick. Director Samir Karnik allows each of the Deols to play up their image and spoof it aswell. However one has to wait till the second half of the film for the spontaneous laugh out moments. Its only when we reach Punjab or shall I say Fun-jab that the fun begins.
YPD has spoofed all the stereotypical things Punjab is known for.Although Samir Karnik seems to have gone overboard with Sunny's character in the fight scenes, as they defy laws of physcis.It is fascinating to see Dharmendra perform and dance at this age, Bobby Deol is good but show stealer is Sunny Deol. On the whole the trio looks good onscreen. Anupam Kher is outstanding as he plays the stereotyped sardar.Kulraj Randhawa has little scope but looks stunning.
The title track "Yamla Pagla Deewana" , "Chada de Rang" (Rahat Ali version), "Sau Baar" are songs which leave a mark. Choreography of "Sau Baar" could have been better, as the dancing does not match the music.The two item numbers are completely unnecessary and seem to be put in place to cater to the whistling audience in the interiors.
YPD will do excellent business in the single screen theaters of North. The budget of the movie is not big, and hence it will be paisa-vasol for the Deols!
Koffee with Karan, Season 3: Lara & Mahesh
Its Mixed Doubles time on Koffee with Karan, season 3! Lara Dutt graces the show with her Tennis Star fiance Mahesh Bhupati. This is the first time a sports personality has been on show. Bighee Basant with Big Daddy?!!! Chech it out.
Review: No One Killed Jessica
"K" Rating: 4
Watch: DVD/Theater
There are very few movies made in recent times like No One Killed Jessica (NOKJ) which are so powerful, gut-wrenching and hard hitting. This docu-drama is based on the landmark case of Jessica Lall murder in a Delhi nightclub. The title is inspired by a 2006 Times of India headline when all the accused were acquitted. Director Gupta personifies the critical role the media played, in the resulting public outcry which led to the retrial and eventual conviction of the accused via the fictional journalist Meera Gaity.He has done an excellent job of reconstructing the years 1999 & 2006 onscreen via the Kargil war, Hijacking of AI 814 flight and a girl getting inspired by the movie Rang De Basant in 2006 to do a candle light march. This murder, remains etched in a lot of Delhiits hearts and minds forever. For a very long time, Delhi nightclubs were deemed unsafe after this event.
We should be proud of our film industry for bringing on celluloid such an important event with such sensibility and accuracy.Business wise, the film will do excellent with word of mouth publicity in multiplexes/metros, it might be slow on the single screen theaters.
It is an inspiring film based on true events which everyone must see.
Karan Johar: Student of the year
After the issue-based, thought proving Blockbuster film My Name is Khan, Karan Johar is back with "Student of the Year". It stars 3 debutant's - Tarun Dhawan (David Dhawan' son), Alia Bhatt (Mukesh Bhatt's daughter) and Siddharth Malhotra. Karan promises that it will be a rom-com and typical candyfloss cinema he is known for! The film is being co produced by Shahrukh Khan. Its interesting to note that Alia and Tarun were not launched by their dad's own production houses. I guess its a trend as set by Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. We look forward to Student of the Year!! and wish Karan Johar that it turns out to be "The movie of the year"!!
Jubliant January 2011
2011 is already here! Wow! We hope that this year would be filmastic for the stars, the audience and the box office. Looking at the release lineup of January, the year ahead definitely looks promising. We have two thought provoking films coupled with an equal number of romantic comedies. Here is a look at the movies that made it to our must-watch list:
January 14th, 2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana
January 21st , 2011
Dhobi Ghat
January 28th, 2011
January 7th, 2011
No One killed Jessica
- Inspired by the infamous Jessica Lal murder case of Delhi, this film stars Vidya Balan and Rani Mukherjee in lead roles. Vidya plays Jessica’s sister and Rani portrays fearless reporter who wants justice.Music is by none other than Amit Trivadi who also provided music for Dev D.The promos look very appealing, promising and thought provoking. A must see!
January 14th, 2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana
The Deols are back together in a comedy flick after Apne. Sunny Deol plays an NRI returning to Punjab, who is welcomed by two con men played by Dharmendra and Bobby Deol. The title is inspired by a song from the 1975 Dharmendra film Pratiggya. Music is Punjabi-Hiphop-ish, foot tapping – thanks to the 6 music directors who have composed for YPD. This one definitely promises to be a laugh riot.
January 21st , 2011Dhobi Ghat
This film marks the directorial debut of Kiran Rao (Aamir Khan’s wife). It tells the tale of Mumbai city thru the lives of its protagonists. Produced by Aamir Khan, it stars Prateek Babbar and Aamir Khan as well as some new faces. The music of the film is produced by the Argentinean music director Gustavo Santaolalla (Brokeback Mountain/Babel fame). Dhobi Ghat already premiered at Toronto FilmFestival in September 2010, however, it will be commercially released on January 21st, 2011.
January 28th, 2011
Dil Toh Baccha Hai
After the success of his serious cinema, Madhur Bhandarkar tries his hand on a rom-com with Dil Toh Bachha Hai ji. It stars Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Omi Vaidya (3 idiots fame). The female leads are Shruti Hassan (Kamal Hassan’s daughter) Shazahn Padamsee and Tisca Chopra. The title of the film has been taken from the 2010 hit film Ishqiya. Pritam provides the music for the film.
After the success of his serious cinema, Madhur Bhandarkar tries his hand on a rom-com with Dil Toh Bachha Hai ji. It stars Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Omi Vaidya (3 idiots fame). The female leads are Shruti Hassan (Kamal Hassan’s daughter) Shazahn Padamsee and Tisca Chopra. The title of the film has been taken from the 2010 hit film Ishqiya. Pritam provides the music for the film.
First Look: Ra.1
Shahrukh Khan unveiled the poster for his upcoming movie Ra.One. It is a Sci-Fi thriller movie starring Shahrukh Khan as the super hero and Kareena Kapoor. The movie is slated to release in June of 2011 if things are on track.
Koffee with Karan, Season 3: Shahrukh Khan
Ringing in the New Year on Koffee with Karan was noneother than the Badhshah of Bollywood, the King Khan, Shahrukh Khan. Watch for some witty, funny remarks! Compared to all the other shows in this shows, in this tet-a-tet SRK and Karan are more serious.
An Insight into Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
This scene is from Karan Johar's movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (KANK). This movie explores the complexity of relationships and the institution of marriage.KANK was the most powerful movies of late, after Kabhi Kabhi and Silsila. This particular scene is very insightful if looked upon closely. All of our lives are effected by two things - our own decisions (good or bad as later proved) and/or external factors (owing to the environment, others around us or accidents). In this scene Dev (Shahrukh Khan) gets into an accident aka external factor which he has no control over and it changes the course of his life. Maya (Rani Mukherjee) on the other hand makes a decision which she regrets later on, thereby changing the course of her own life.
We have no control over the external factors - accidents, environments et al, but definitely we have some control over our own decisions. Lets pray that the decisions we take in our life prove to be the right ones.
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