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Boss (2013) Movie Review

Thursday, 17 October 2013

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RNrGjFC6l_p6dYv81qWgGlBkUsTVaTZ17cJp4wzxwWJUJHAXkI3yEHXw1svoRbadbi_s1dVQlni2ChQiGv50K1-yd3ppZKQsqQKwTvIk6ESoylUQzaDWkBThVB2xS9kdLzo7tZ-9mTc/s1600/boss_2013_poster_hungama_film.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RNrGjFC6l_p6dYv81qWgGlBkUsTVaTZ17cJp4wzxwWJUJHAXkI3yEHXw1svoRbadbi_s1dVQlni2ChQiGv50K1-yd3ppZKQsqQKwTvIk6ESoylUQzaDWkBThVB2xS9kdLzo7tZ-9mTc/s1600/boss_2013_poster_hungama_film.jpg" width="276" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Boss (2013) Cast & Crew:</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Banner : Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Cape of Good Films & Ashwin Varde Productions.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Producer : Ashwin Varde.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Censor Dates : 9 Oct 2013.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Release Date : 16 Oct 2013.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Director : Anthony D'Souza.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Story / Writers : Sajid 1, Farhad.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Music Director : Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Chirantan Bhatt & P. A. Deepak.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Background Music : Sandeep Shirodkar.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Lyricist : Kumaar, Manoj Yadav & Sahil Kaushal-Lill Gollu.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Music Label Company : T-Series.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Choreographers : Prabhudheva, Raju Khan, Ganesh Acharya, Ashley Lobo & Mudassar Khan.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Action : Anal Arasu.</div></div> : Star Cast : Akshay Kumar - Boss Shiv Pandit - Shiv Aditi Rao Hydari - Ankita Ronit Roy - Inspector Ayushman Thakur Mithun Chakraborty - Satyakant Shastri Johny Lever - Zorawar Sanjai Mishra - Trilok Danny Denzongpa - Tauji (Big Boss) Sonakshi Sinha - Cameo Appearance Prabhudeva - Special Appearance in "Hum Na Chhode" Song Honey Singh - Special Appearance in "Party All Night" Song Hungama Film Rating - ★★★★ : Critics Rating : Taran Adarsh (Zoom) - ★★★★ Subhash Jha - ★★★★ Siddharth Kannan (Oye 104.8 FM) - ★★★★ Jeeturaj (Radio Mirchi) - ★★★★ Anurag Pandey (Fever 104 FM) - ★★★ : Start Review Point : By Taran Adarsh : <blockquote>A.R. Murugadoss and Prabhu Dheva revived the trend of masala movies with GHAJINI [remake of the Tamil hit GHAJINI; 2005] and WANTED [remake of the Telugu hit POKIRI; 2006], respectively. The victory of these two films triggered off a plethora of masala entertainers, reminiscent of Bollywood of 1970s and 1980s. Almost every actor in Mumbai decided to hitch the bandwagon. The dream merchants and storytellers too felt that they had finally found the formula for a hit. All of a sudden, the Hindi film audience got a taste of logic-less laughs, unrestrained masala, groovy tunes and popular Southern-styled stunts. In short, old-fashioned entertainers were back in vogue. Post the humungous success of ROWDY RATHORE [remake of the Telugu hit VIKRAMARKUDU; 2006], Akshay Kumar waltzes back to no-holds-barred formula, unleashing yet another runaway entertainer -- BOSS, the remake of the Malayalam hit POKKIRI RAJA [2010]. BOSS is a clear departure from previous Akshay starrers [OMG - OH MY GOD!, SPECIAL 26, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAI DOBAARA!], yet it has everything that spectators look for in masala fares -- a daring hero with loads of heroism, the emotional chord between two brothers and their father, a corrupt cop, the fight between good and evil, a tadka of comedy, hummable soundtrack, clap-trap dialoguebaazi, lots of gravity-defying stunts... in fact, BOSS is a fast-moving roller-coaster ride that gives you no time to think. The film transports you to the cinema of yore, when the sole motive of a movie was to please, appease, amuse and entertain the spectators and reap a harvest at the BO. This one does that too: It offers entertainment by the bucketful and celebrates the formula with panache. Final word? BOSS is *not* for those who find it fashionable to run down masala films. This one's for those who feast on unadulterated, pure desi entertainers with glee. The plot of BOSS is equally simplistic: Satyakant [Mithun Chakraborty] unknowingly kills a teenager and his eldest son, Boss [Akshay Kumar], takes the blame on himself. He's sentenced to jail. When he serves his term and is released, Boss moves to another city. Meanwhile, Satyakant's younger son, Shiv [Shiv Pandit], bashes up the Home Minister's son Vishal [Aakash Dabhade], who's harassing Ankita [Aditi Rao Hydari], the sister of a top cop [Ronit Roy]. All hell breaks loose at this point... Director Anthony D'Souza tweaks the plot of POKKIRI RAJA to meet the needs of the time and make it more identifiable to the Northern audience. However, what remains intact is the intent of providing unabashed entertainment. Sure, the plotline is no great shakes -- perhaps foreseeable too -- but the screenplay is watertight, with no scope for bland and unexciting moments to seep in. Besides, Anthony maintains stability in both the halves, with ingredients that constitute a well-made masala fare peppered generously from commencement to conclusion. Besides, the film bears a slick look all through, with a couple of sequences leaving an indelible impact. I'd like to make a note a few sequences here; Anthony has definitely evolved with BOSS, for sure. The emotional chord between Akshay and Mithun, the tense moments between Akshay and Ronit Roy and and the light ones involving Akshay and Aakash Dabhade are worthy of note. Ditto for the action between Akshay and Ronit in the finale. It's simply wow! Blemishes? Minor hiccups actually. The Shakti Kapoor track could've been avoided. The pacing in a few sequences could've been tighter. BOSS is embellished with a harmonious soundtrack, balancing between zestful and soft tunes. The reprising of 'Har Kisiko Nahin Milta' from Feroz Khan's JANBAAZ is a clever move. 'Hum Na Tode' is another catchy composition and the presence of Prabhu Dheva is a bonus, while 'Party All Night' is already a rage. Action/stunts [ANL Arasu] have atypical visuals of the hero proving to be a one-man army for whom bashing a dozen goons is a cakewalk. However, three sequences stand out. One -- Akshay's intro, two -- when Mithun visits a dargah with his sons and the fight that ensues and three -- the penultimate fight. Dialogue [Sajid-Farhad] are punch-packed. The witty and sober lines are written with equivalent flamboyance. Cinematography [Laxman R. Utekar] is eye-catching, with several wonderful visuals. Much of the film's charm and appeal lies in watching Akshay Kumar playing to the gallery. Sure, Akshay is synonymous with entertainers, but his approach to the character in BOSS is way different from what he enacted in his earlier masalathons. Clearly, he's the mainstay of the enterprise. Also, he looks much more fresh than his previous fares. Mithun Chakraborty is remarkable, enacting the part with utmost sincerity. Danny Denzongpa is wonderful, as always. Ronit Roy is the worthy nemesis to Akshay, who does the menacing act with flourish. He's absolutely loathsome. Shiv Pandit has undeniable screen presence and he makes sure he stands out in a film that belongs to Akshay predominantly. Aditi Rao Hydari is pure eye candy. Johny Lever provides some funny moments. Parikshit Sahni is alright. Govind Namdev is apt, while Aakash Dabhade [as his son] is super. Sanjay Mishra is decent. Sudesh Berry, Mukesh Tiwari and Shakti Kapoor appear in cameos. On the whole, BOSS is a full-on masala entertainer that's very clear of its intent. It is designed to magnetize lovers of desi commercial cinema and woo the BO. If you savor and relish old-school masaledaar entertainers, BOSS is sure to win you over. Watch this one -- it's a paisa vasool entertainer!</blockquote></div>

Boss (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Cape of Good Films & Ashwin Varde Productions. Producer : Ashwin Vard...

Besharam (2013) Movie Review

Thursday, 10 October 2013

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzp8EJogFaGbXSa1f4hjqjGNnBtTkfnvceBB3vxNqlIB6RBCJ8SSkmlXYkvgpi0vTXZ-m8C0cAOsIZ7ZBh1D5WPbmnoZ4FsF4pQHYwEPzzlQRw0LQT2xS854NTHzivoq5tXesF62awE_g/s1600/besharam+2013+hindi+movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzp8EJogFaGbXSa1f4hjqjGNnBtTkfnvceBB3vxNqlIB6RBCJ8SSkmlXYkvgpi0vTXZ-m8C0cAOsIZ7ZBh1D5WPbmnoZ4FsF4pQHYwEPzzlQRw0LQT2xS854NTHzivoq5tXesF62awE_g/s1600/besharam+2013+hindi+movie.jpg" /></a></div> Besharam (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Reliance Entertainment, Movie Temple Producer : Sanjeev Gupta, Himanshu Kishan Mehra Censor Dates : 20 Sep 2013 Release Date : 2 Oct 2013 Director : Abhinav Singh Kashyap Story / Writers : Abhinav Singh Kashyap, Rajeev Barnwal Music Director : Ishq Bector, Shree D, Lalit Pandit Background Music : Lalit Pandit Lyricist : Kumaar, Rajeev Barnwal, Nikhat Khan, Himanshu Kishan Mehra Sound : Manoj Sikka Music Company : T-Series Choreographers : Chinni Prakash, Rekha Chinni Prakash, Pappu, Mallu, Remo DSouza, Bosco Martis, Caesar Gonsalves Action : Sham Kaushal Costume Designers : Kunal Rawal, Priyanka Mundada Publicity Pro : Spice Movie Shooting Location(City & Country) : India Star Cast : Ranbir Kapoor - Babli Pallavi Sharda - Tara Rishi Kapoor - Chulbul Chautala Neetu Singh - Bulbul Chautala Jaaved Jaaferi - Chandel Amitosh Nagpal - Titu Himani Shivpuri - Tara's Mother Rajkumar Kanojia - Barbar Movie Rating -  ★★★★★★★★ Start Review Point : Until last year, the Top 3 contenders to the throne were the three Khans. The game of musical chairs -- or one-upmanship, as you may choose to call it -- would be limited to these three names. Suddenly, Ranbir Kapoor stepped into the domain with a landslide victory [YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI], challenging the dominance of the three names, forcing the spectators/Studios/film-makers/distributors/exhibitors to look at an all-new competitor. The film industry had finally found the Prince who would take on the mantle, donning the robes of the Pied Piper, attracting spectators in hordes in the domestic as well as international markets. Teaming up with the DABANGG director Abhinav Kashyap only makes Ranbir's immediate outing BESHARAM special. Very special, in fact. The Studio [Reliance] too is gung ho, giving BESHARAM a massive release [4187 screens worldwide]. Will BESHARAM set new benchmarks? Will it go beyond Ranbir's own YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI? Will Abhinav Kashyap hit the pot of gold yet again, after the gargantuan success of DABANGG? Surely, Ranbir and Abhinav's shoulders carry the baggage of expectations like never before... To start with, the trailers of BESHARAM didn't generate the frenzy that one associates with a biggie. Additionally, the songs did not catch on like Ranbir and Abhinav's earlier films. Besides, the promotional material, for some reason, did not catch the fancy as well... BESHARAM is Ranbir's first tryst with an out-and-out masala film. A genre that's suddenly caught the fancy of every actor in tinsel town. But, unlike most masalathons, BESHARAM is no remake of a South Indian blockbuster. This one's more like the vintage masala films that we relished in the Bachchan era. With a contemporary tadka, of course. The question is, does BESHARAM work? Unfortunately, it doesn't! Babli [Ranbir Kapoor], an orphan, is a street smart car mechanic who lives life to the fullest. But he has a heart of gold: He steals cars to support his orphanage. The story takes a turn when he unwittingly hurts the love of his life, Tara [Pallavi Sharda], by robbing her car and selling it to Chandel [Jaaved Jaafrey], who is into the business of money laundering. Babli decides to undo the wrongs in his life, but is it so easy? Like most masalathons, the premise of BESHARAM is simplistic, but the real test lies in padding the screenplay with gags, punches and moments that would keep you completely enamoured in those 2.20 hours. While BESHARAM does have moments that can be termed pleasurable, the consistency is clearly missing. These moments are sporadic, coming up intermittently, but what takes you by complete surprise is the crude humor that's integrated in the narrative. I mean, one doesn't mind the toilet humor as long as the situation warrants it, but it seems completely forced in this film. Even the writing hits a rough patch on varied occasions. While the villain's track fits wonderfully in the scheme of things, the love story lacks the spark. Even the chemistry between Ranbir and Pallavi, so vital in a film like this, lacks fire. Again, a few moments between Ranbir and the cops [portrayed by Ranbir's real-life parents, Rishi and Neetu Kapoor] do hold attention, especially Ranbir's outburst in the finale when Jaaved attacks Neetu Kapoor, but the sequences between Rishi and Neetu are, at times, over the top. The action too offers nothing novel. Bashing up multiple people at one go, jumping on a car with splinters flying all across, Rishi getting into the GADAR mode in the climax... it seems like an assemblage of sequences to evoke reactions. While BESHARAM is a love story at heart, one expects the musical score to be lilting to the core. But the soundtrack disappoints as well. You forget all about the songs the moment you exit the auditorium. Of course, Ranbir tries to add a lot of infectious energy to the compositions, but the soundtrack lacks the quality to reverberate or stay on your lips. The DoP captures the locales and frenzy adroitly. Post DABANGG, the expectations from Abhinav Kashyap are tremendous. In his directorial debut, Abhinav created characters and chose lines that hold tremendous recall value to this day. But one misses the clever writing in BESHARAM. The screenplay, like I pointed out earlier, is sloppy and the characters too lack the charm to win you over. Even the supporting cast, which has the senior Kapoors teaming up again, lacks the madness that one would've expected. It is up to Ranbir Kapoor to salvage the show and I must admit, the actor flaunts the attitude all through. He is simply brilliant. The corny lines he mouths, the flashy clothes he wears, the pelvic thrusts in the songs, it's a good departure from the kind of classy roles he has portrayed in the past. Pallavi Sharda looks completely misfit in this role and the pairing with Ranbir lacks the fizz. Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, who have worked in several comic capers and masala fares earlier, are effortless, but not memorable. Jaaved Jaaferi leaves a strong impact. It's a joy watching him in a negative role. Amitosh Nagpal, as Ranbir's pal, hams. On the whole, this film proves the adage 'All that glitters is not gold' absolutely right. BESHARAM is a huge disappointment!</div>

Besharam (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Reliance Entertainment, Movie Temple Producer : Sanjeev Gupta, Himanshu Kishan Mehra Censor Dates...

Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) Movie Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxRmTCSOrWgjotJnjSn0KSnPtYps3BpKOHxo1ho3QfrKYa2D8u6X25WZYJrlLqmxgfdgt4B9Ub00vhftnlbbp31mHDrde0bj-re04BozIR3qaF4Yxsv7yiuivbu5zmbk6aT1_6Yy0REI/s1600/phata+poster+nikla+hero+2013+hindi+movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxRmTCSOrWgjotJnjSn0KSnPtYps3BpKOHxo1ho3QfrKYa2D8u6X25WZYJrlLqmxgfdgt4B9Ub00vhftnlbbp31mHDrde0bj-re04BozIR3qaF4Yxsv7yiuivbu5zmbk6aT1_6Yy0REI/s1600/phata+poster+nikla+hero+2013+hindi+movie.jpg" /></a> Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) Cast & Crew : Banner : Tips Music Films <div>Genre : Drama</div><div><div>Story / Writers : Rajkumar Santoshi</div></div><div>Producer : Ramesh S Taurani</div>Music Director : Pritam Chakraborty Background Music : Raju Singh Lyricist : Irshad Kamil, Amitabh Bhattacharya Sound : Rakesh Ranjan Music Company : Tips Music Films Censor Dates : 6 Sep 2013 Release Date : 20 Sep 2013 Cinematography : Ravi Yadav Action : Kanal Kannan, Tinu Verma Screenplay : Rajkumar Santoshi Dialogue : Rajkumar Santoshi Publicity Designers : Trigger Happy, Himanshu Nanda, Rahul Nanda Visual Effects : Prime Focus Ltd. Movie Shooting Location(City & Country) : India <div> </div>Star Cast :  Shahid Kapoor - Vishwas Rao Ileana DCruz - Kajal Padmini Kolhapure - Savitri Salman Khan - Cameo Nargis Fakhri - Item Number Darshan Jariwala - ACP-Shivanand Khare Naveen Prabhakar - Gopi Zakir Hussain.- P.I. Deepak Ghorpade Mithilesh Chaturvedi - Biscuit Sanjay Mishra - Jogi Viju Khote - Hawaldar Tinu Anand - Director Mukesh Tiwari -Yashwant Rao Saurabh Shukla - Gundappa Das Rana Jung Bahadur - Pahelwan Neeraj Vora - Interviewer Movie Rating -  ★★★★ Start Review Point : Having collaborated on two films in the past -- the critically acclaimed THE LEGEND OF BHAGAT SINGH and the commercially successful AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI -- producer Ramesh Taurani and director Rajkumar Santoshi join forces for their third endeavor PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO. From the looks of it, PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO falls into the same genre as the latter, while the motive is crystal clear: to offer infinite hilarity in those 2+ hours. The question is, will Taurani and Santoshi experience triumph yet again? With a catchy title, promos that emit accurate signals to its target audience and a genre that's the flavor of the season, will PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO have a heroic run at the ticket window? Santoshi has proved his versatility ever since he made his debut film. Though he tasted big success in varied genres, you can't overlook the fact that films like ANDAZ APNA APNA and AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI not only won hearts and brought smiles on our faces, but also have tremendous recall value to this date. PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO too abounds in clean, inane humor that will have you rolling with laughter. One of the prime reasons why PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO also works is the superlative performance by Shahid Kapoor, who goes all massy with this one. More on that later… PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO narrates the story of Vishwas Rao [Shahid Kapoor], an aspiring actor, who aims to make it big in Bollywood. However, a chance encounter with Kajal [Ileana D'Cruz] and Vishwas, who is dressed up as a cop, is mistaken to be a cop in real life. What ensues is a series of crazy escapades which turns Vishwas' life upside down. Let's get this straight! There's nothing in PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO that you haven't watched before. It has a standard theme, several clichés that you may have encountered in earlier films, but what works is the fact that the journey to the destination is full of amusement and entertainment. Although Santoshi has helmed comedies earlier, the humor in PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO is more unabashed, in your face, goofier and physical. The sole similarity between Santoshi's earlier works and this one is that the wit and humor is just hard to disregard. You can't help but break into a smile or guffaw at the most absurd, ludicrous situations, which is what the intent is. PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO brings back memories of old-fashioned comic entertainers. There's not much of a plot here, but you go with the flow without making much effort. You laugh, celebrate the silly gags and by the time the story reaches its conclusion, you realize that the film has won you over with its unfussy plot and basic characters, who don't have a serious bone in their body. It's a frothy comedy that would have gone astray and misplaced its luster had it been delegated to a lesser talent. The lone hiccup is the villain's sub-plot in the second hour. The portions involving him and Operation White Elephant could've been integrated far more persuasively in the scheme of things. Besides, a song, reminiscent to the one in AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI, could've easily been avoided. Additionally, a few jokes and jibes in this hour lack the wittiness of the first half. With Tips producing the film, one expects the soundtrack of PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO to be top notch and Pritam lives up to the expectations. The stylish and high-on-energy choreography only garnishes the tracks further. 'Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hain' is easily the best track, followed by 'Dhating Naach'. In fact, Shahid's dance in the latter is simply jaw-dropping. I'd like to make a special mention of the witty dialogue, which bring a smile on your face persistently. PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO belongs to Shahid Kapoor absolutely. Completely. He nails it and how. No two opinions on that. He gets to portray the part of an entertainer, a character which is *not* everyone's cup of tea, but Shahid makes sure he carries off the part with amazing ease, displaying his funny side in several sequences. What's noteworthy is that he's pitted with [accomplished] actors known for their comic timing [Saurabh Shukla, Sanjay Mishra, Darshan Jariwala], yet Shahid proves that he's a complete natural in this genre. Slapstick, dance, action, romance -- he seems to be enjoying it all here. For Ileana, who made her Hindi film debut with BARFI!, a film like PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO gives her the podium to play the conventional heroine. She lends a lot of grace to her character and the pairing with Shahid looks fresh and charming. It's a treat to watch Padmini Kolhapure on the big screen after a hiatus. She's wonderful. Saurabh Shukla is in terrific form. He's so so so funny. Sanjay Mishra has an impeccable comic timing and he proves it yet again. He's fab. Darshan Jariwala gets it right, stressing on the fact that he can handle comedy with equal flourish. Zakir Hussain is first-rate. Again, a welcome change from the negative roles he has been asked to portray in film after film. Mukesh Tiwari is efficient. Rana Jung Bahadur and Navin Prabhakar lend decent support. Salman Khan sparkles in a cameo. He is sure to bring the house down with his poker-face act. Nargis Fakhri sizzles in the dance number, matching steps with Shahid. On the whole, PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO is an entertainer all the way. If you relished AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI from the team of Taurani and Santoshi, chances are you will also lap up this vibrant, kaleidoscopic, light-hearted entertainer.</div>

Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) Cast & Crew : Banner : Tips Music Films Genre : Drama Story / Writers : Rajkumar Santoshi Producer : ...

Grand Masti (2013) Movie Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCZUJmBcgJ5UxVvGuHuVRXCxP_116cYrb6zxysyCugXHQyMqRzLmHkst1r0rGFIJ68DyqjYvwxK_bZ4Q36kMv97knL0GTaOblkzHl5vd402gD1YF5G7pP9SEl7mR-KAlIG9kBiHf3wRE/s1600/Grand+masti+hindi+2013+movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCZUJmBcgJ5UxVvGuHuVRXCxP_116cYrb6zxysyCugXHQyMqRzLmHkst1r0rGFIJ68DyqjYvwxK_bZ4Q36kMv97knL0GTaOblkzHl5vd402gD1YF5G7pP9SEl7mR-KAlIG9kBiHf3wRE/s1600/Grand+masti+hindi+2013+movie.jpg" /></a></div> Grand Masti (2013) Cast & Crew : Banner : Maruti International Genre : Comedy Music Director : Anand Raj Anand, Sanjeev, Darshan Background Music : Sanjay Wandrekar Lyricist : Kumaar, Manoj Darpan Director : Indra Kumar Producer : Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar Sound : Chiranjeevi Nanda Music Company : T-Series Censor Dates : 14 Jun 2013 Release Date : 13 Sep 2013 Story / Writers : Milap Zaveri , Tushar Hiranandani Production Designers : Rajat Poddar Action : R P Yadav Screenplay : Milap Zaveri, Tushar Hiranandani Dialogue : Milap Zaveri Publicity Designers : Marching Ants Visual Effects : Prime Focus Ltd. Movie Shooting Location (City & Country) : Baroda, India Star Cast :  Vivek Oberoi - Meet Mehta Riteish Deshmukh - Amar Saxena Aftab Shivdasani - Prem Chawla Karishma Tanna - Unnatti - Meet's Wife Sonalee Kulkarni - Mamta - Amar's Wife Manjari Fadnis - Tulsi - Prem's Wife Maryam Zakaria - Rose Bruna Abdulla - Mary Kainaat Arora - Marlow Suresh Menon - Hardik Pradeep Rawat - Principal Robert Perera Chandi Perera - Payal Bikramjeet Kanwarpal - Meet's Boss Movie Rating -  ★★★★★★★★ Start Review Point : Be forewarned: GRAND MASTI is the most scandalous and outrageous film to come out of Bollywood... The naughty boys are back! This time around, the MASTI team of Indra Kumar and the flirtatious boys take a flight of stairs, serving no-holds-barred adult humor to patrons. Sure, there have been comedies in the past -- clean entertainers and those targeted at adults -- but Indra Kumar seems to be the torchbearer of this genre, getting it right in a row [MASTI, DHAMAAL, DOUBLE DHAMAAL]. This time -- you may have guessed it by now -- it's much more raunchy, explicit, wicked, zany... and much, much, much more scandalous! The audience has had its share of adult content in the recent past. Films like DELHI BELLY and KYAA SUPER KOOL HAIN HUM were lapped up in a big way by those who relish this genre. GRAND MASTI arrives after almost a decade of MASTI, hence it's much more wild now. The very first promo of GRAND MASTI prepared the spectator of what's in store, but the jhalak was merely the tip of the iceberg. For, Indra Kumar and his team of writers, Milap Zaveri and Tushar Hiranandani, go out of control, delivering adult humor -- in terms of visuals as well as double entendres -- that's sure to raise eyebrows. Three married men, Meet [Vivek Oberoi], Prem [Aftab Shivdasani] and Amar [Riteish Deshmukh], are sexually frustrated in their marriage and decide to go for a college reunion for some no-strings-attached fun. However, the plans go kaput as they land up in a soup. First things first! The title, GRAND MASTI, is a clear indicator of what to expect from the film. There's a hidden innuendo in the word 'Grand' and if you remove a letter or two, the meaning can have severe ramifications. Although the team that delivered MASTI is back with GRAND MASTI, the new endeavor is by no means a sequel. The title is borrowed, but the plotline is distinctive. What remains similar is the intent of providing over the top humor, with dollops of adult jokes this time. The witticism, one-liners and comic situations -- on which GRAND MASTI stands -- is indeed insanely funny. A film like GRAND MASTI isn't plot-driven. Not at all. And don't even expect a story here. It's more about double entendres, [sexual] puns and gags and the writers go bananas to woo the spectator. There's nothing left for imagination here, nor does it hinge on puerile or kiddish jokes, since the characters indulge in some really naughty play of words. The humor, let me add, may sound provocative, disgusting and offensive, but come on, what are you expecting from a film like GRAND MASTI? It's evident that Indra Kumar is at home directing comedies. In fact, his films are not subtle or subdued at all. The director knows his target audience and crams the film with just about everything that would make the hoi polloi grin from ear to ear. The writers, Tushar Hiranandani and Milap Zaveri, inject humor in every situation and the wit catches you by complete surprise [shock] on several occasions. In fact, the film boasts of several funny sequences, which should be a riot with youngsters. Conversely, the film slips in the post-interval portions. Like I pointed out earlier, it hinges on a skeletal plot and relies on jokes and gags largely. The humor seems forced in the narrative, with the viewer getting fidgety despite the barrage of jokes continuing non-stop. In fact, the second half is not as entertaining as the first, but there's so much cleavage and skin show, besides jokes, that its target audience -- the youth and the masses in general -- might overlook it all. The soundtrack of the film is plain mediocre. Dialogue [Milap Zaveri] requires a really creative mind to come up with such 'gems'. The actors go all out to woo the entertainment-seeking viewers. Riteish has mastered the art of making people laugh and the confidence with which he goes about with his character catches your attention. Vivek is wonderful, shedding his gangster/negative on-screen image and enjoying the fun. Aftab is absolutely in sync with what his character demands. He's loosened up quite a bit and the comic scenes bear testimony to the fact. Sonalee Kulkarni [opp Riteish], Manjari Fadnis [opp Aftab] and Karishma Tanna [opp Vivek], the three wives, are appropriate. Maryam Zakaria [as Rose], Bruna Abdullah [as Mary] and Kainaat Arora [as Marlow] add a lot of glamour to the proceedings. Pradeep Rawat is effectual. Suresh Menon is very funny. Oh, by the way, there's a cat and a crow to add to the amusement. On the whole, GRAND MASTI crosses all limits and boundaries vis-a-vis adult humor. This one's *strictly* for those who relish naughty jokes, outrageous lines and scandalous visuals.</div>

Grand Masti (2013) Cast & Crew : Banner : Maruti International Genre : Comedy Music Director : Anand Raj Anand, Sanjeev, Darshan Backgro...

Chennai Express (2013) Movie Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAGGND_eDBTPdANB6zq3EtRUtgfL78ak9uo4zGovs8D4081KICtgSD5iTI5Saw2zf1ejZZIozdl2DQZKtEdUWbByEukvBuODfymV2B-6MXq2S2JHAWgUOpWZXNDtavvtUGK9tPCr0ntE/s1600/Chennai+Express+hindi+2013+Movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAGGND_eDBTPdANB6zq3EtRUtgfL78ak9uo4zGovs8D4081KICtgSD5iTI5Saw2zf1ejZZIozdl2DQZKtEdUWbByEukvBuODfymV2B-6MXq2S2JHAWgUOpWZXNDtavvtUGK9tPCr0ntE/s1600/Chennai+Express+hindi+2013+Movie.jpg" /></a></div> Chennai Express  (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Utv Motion Pictures , Red Chillies Entertainment Sound : Rakesh Ranjan Music Company : T-Series Music Director : Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Yo Yo Honey Singh Background Music : Amar Mohile Lyricist : Amitabh Bhattacharya, Yo Yo Honey Singh Censor Dates : 29 Jul 2013 Release Date : 9 Aug 2013 Genre : Comedy, Action Director : Rohit Shetty Producer : Gauri Khan, Karim Morani, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur Co-Producer : Karuna Badwal Executive Producer : Rohit Chaudhury Story / Writers : K Subhash Star Cast :  Shahrukh Khan - Rahul Deepika Padukone - Meena Nikitin Dheer - Tangaballi Sathyaraj - Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram Priyamani - Item Number Mukesh Tiwari - Inspector Shamsher Kamini Kaushal - Rahul's Grand-Mother Lekh Tandon - Rahul's Grand-Father Rakesh Kukreti - Rahul's Friend Costume Designers : Manish Malhotra, Shiraz Siddiqui, Mehek Navin Shetty Action : Jai Singh Nijjar, Rohit Shetty Movie Shooting Location (City & Country) : Goa, Dudhsagar, India Movie Rating -  ★★★★★★★★★★★ Start Review Point : The season of biggies commences from Eid onwards. And it sets in motion with the global release of CHENNAI EXPRESS. Shah Rukh Khan. Deepika Padukone. Rohit Shetty. UTV. Four formidable entities that translate into the ultimate, unbeatable combination. The timing couldn't be better as well: Eid. The hype and buildup, obviously, is humungous. The question is, does CHENNAI EXPRESS live up to the gargantuan expectations? Does it deliver entertainment, entertainment and entertainment in colossal doses? After all, that's what you expect when you embark on this journey called CHENNAI EXPRESS, right? Rohit Shetty's funda is simple: Entertain the spectator with larger-than-life heroism, amusing episodes, high-pitched drama, clap-trap and fiery dialogue, foot-tapping music, gravity-defying action, mass appealing humor... and of course, blow up as many cars as possible in trademark Rohit Shetty ishtyle. CHENNAI EXPRESS has all of that and much, much more. Rohit has regaled the spectators with his brand of cinema over the years, pioneering a path which many directors have tried to ape repeatedly. Rohit, of course, continues to stand tall, which is very evident as the reels of CHENNAI EXPRESS unspool. CHENNAI EXPRESS is *not* path-breaking at all. Nor does it cater to those who scoff at potboilers. Rohit has always claimed that he's still that common man watching movies at a singleplex, so his movies, consequently, cater to those with an appetite for masalathons. CHENNAI EXPRESS lives up to the Himalayan expectations that you have from the project. It's an entertainer that proves that the SRK - Rohit Shetty combo is truly magical. In fact, it's one of the best combos to hit the masala film space. Final word? Just leave everything and board this Express called CHENNAI EXPRESS. Pronto. This one's a feast for those who love, adore, relish and worship zany masala entertainers! Rahul, a Mumbai-based person [Shah Rukh Khan], embarks on a journey to a town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the last wish of his grandfather to have his ashes immersed in Rameshwaram. En route, he meets a South Indian girl, Meena [Deepika Padukone], who wants to flee from the clutches of her father [Sathyaraj], who wants her to get married to a person she doesn't love [Nikitin Dheer]. CHENNAI EXPRESS is a smartly packaged entertainer, an unabashed masala fare that packs just about everything that the avid moviegoer expects from a film of this stature. Relying heavily on the age-old formula of love emerging triumphant against all odds, CHENNAI EXPRESS is vintage stuff no doubt, but makes you swoon under its impact. Designed to woo the masses, very much akin to the kind of cinema Manmohan Desai made in the 1970s and 1980s, CHENNAI EXPRESS leaves you beaming, breaking into applause on varied occasions, as the plot advances. CHENNAI EXPRESS is Rohit Shetty's version of DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE and he and his team of writers whip a tale that restores the spectator's faith in this much-loved genre of cinema. But there is sense and sensibility behind what unfurls on the screen. And that's what gives CHENNAI EXPRESS the required edge when you compare this film with his earlier works. The first half is laced with the usual banter between SRK and Deepika, but the film gets into the groove during the post-interval portions, more so when the love story takes off. Starting from the sequence at the temple, right till the power-packed finale, the graph of the film continues to soar upwards. SRK's dialogue with Deepika's father, the fight with Nikitin and of course, the 'lungi' dance towards the end credits... you exit the auditorium with a wide grin. There are minor aberrations, of course. The placement of two songs, positioned one after the other in the second hour, could've been avoided. A few jokes in the first half do not create the desired impact. But, like I said, the love story and the ensuing drama in second hour more than compensates for the hiccups. In short, no matter how unconcerned, dismissive or cynical you may be of the combo's [SRK - Rohit Shetty] first film together, you cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that CHENNAI EXPRESS wins you over with the entertainment on display. Surprisingly, there's not much action this time, but the one towards the climax wins hands down. The duel between SRK and Nikitin is what makes masala films work and work big time. Dudley's cinematography captures the mood of the film as well as the stunning locales of South India with flourish. Vishal-Shekhar's soundtrack is appropriate, especially '1234' and 'Titli'. The tribute to Rajnikanth is the icing on the cake. Even though the film's humor seems very tongue-in-cheek, the dialogue [Sajid-Farhad] make their presence felt, due to good play with nostalgia. As Rahul, SRK is in top form. Rohit Shetty hands out a character to the actor which was lacking in some of his earlier works. And SRK does optimum justice to the character he's offered, doing a swell job of it in the process. Deepika seems to be climbing the ladder with every film. With this one, she takes a giant leap. Aiming for the masses after portraying the urban gal in films like COCKTAIL, RACE-2 and YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI, Deepika's act [and her pronunciations] will steal your heart for sure. Sathyaraj is super as Deepika's authoritative father. The actor conveys so much through his eyes. Nikitin Dheer's towering presence adds a lot of weight to his character. He could just become the new face of menace. Veterans Lekh Tandon and Kamini Kaushal, as SRK's grand-parents, make their presence felt. On the whole, CHENNAI EXPRESS has the trademark Rohit Shetty stamp all over. You seek entertainment, entertainment and entertainment in a film like CHENNAI EXPRESS and the movie lives up to the hype and hoopla surrounding it. The tremendous craze surrounding the film, the Rohit Shetty - SRK - Deepika combo, the Eid release, besides the extensive release strategy by UTV, should ensure a record-breaking start for this biggie. Right from the paid previews to the opening weekend to Week 1, CHENNAI EXPRESS should be on a glorious march in days to come, setting new records in India and also in the international markets. All you lovers of masala movies, board this Express pronto!</div>

Chennai Express (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Utv Motion Pictures , Red Chillies Entertainment Sound : Rakesh Ranjan Music Company : T...

Raanjhanaa (2013) Movie - Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7_jFM5Uto4SwpUySc_ZMVqRz_62b8a211QNHyVW6i6L8fmsPw_tUdssRJbpIoK_Svg5JJ-ixeL9FCBsucRvdTVp1kdwsv5Q2ddeBt-YEgQvKMRQirPr_CgkAopC_PguD4Qs3bGYy7Ew/s1600/raanjhana+Hindi+Movie+2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7_jFM5Uto4SwpUySc_ZMVqRz_62b8a211QNHyVW6i6L8fmsPw_tUdssRJbpIoK_Svg5JJ-ixeL9FCBsucRvdTVp1kdwsv5Q2ddeBt-YEgQvKMRQirPr_CgkAopC_PguD4Qs3bGYy7Ew/s320/raanjhana+Hindi+Movie+2013.jpg" width="276" /></a></div>Raanjhanaa (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Eros International Music Director : A R Rahman Censor Dates : 15 Jun 2013 Release Date : 21 Jun 2013 Genre : Romance Language : Hindi Director : Aanand. L. Rai Producer : Krishika Lulla Star Cast  Dhanush - Kundan Shankar Sonam Kapoor - Zoya Haider Abhay Deol  - Akram/Jagjeet Singh Swara Bhaskar -  Bindiya Vipin Sharma - Kundan's Father Kumud Mishra - Zoya's Father Sujata Kumar - Chief Minister Story / Writers : Himanshu Sharma Movie Shooting Location (City & Country) : Chennai, Delhi, Punjab, India Music Company : Sony Music Lyricist : Irshad Kamil Singers : Shreya Ghoshal, Sukhwinder Singh, Madhushree, Chinmaye, Aanchal Sethi, Rashid Ali, Neeti Mohan, A R Rahman, Rabbi Shergill, Shiraz Uppal, Jaswinder Singh, Javed Ali Movie Rating -  ★★★★★★★ Start Review Point : Okay, before I move forward with the review of RAANJHANAA, I must state on record that I find it absolutely uplifting and invigorating that our stories have relocated from foreign destinations to the hinterland of India. It's a welcome change, isn't it? Most of us being desi at heart, we tend to connect more with stories that are set in our backyard. And that's the first thing you observe as the reels of RAANJHANAA unspool. This time, the talented Aanand Rai places his plot in Benaras, saunters into Punjab for a while, before concluding the tale in Delhi. Now to the film! Simplicity and unfussiness catches your eye/attention right away in this world of flashy and ostentatious makeovers. Aanand attempts to encapsulate the love story of regular people caught in a complex scenario in his new outing RAANJHANAA. The focus is on emotions here and RAANJHANAA is akin to a container that encloses myriad emotions such as affection, abhorrence, penance, euphoria and betrayal. On surface, this may seem like an uncomplicated story, but scratch the exterior and there's a strong undercurrent of emotions ready to explode and engulf you... Embellished with a taut screenplay and super performances, RAANJHANAA easily charms its way into your heart! RAANJHANAA narrates the story of Kundan [Dhanush], who falls in love with Zoya [Sonam Kapoor] the moment he sets his eyes on her. The story takes a turn when Zoya goes to Delhi for further education. There, she falls in love with a budding politician [Abhay Deol]. But there are complications in this love triangle... Initially, RAANJHANAA manages to hook you with the atmospherics, but the ingenious narrative and worthy performances win you over gradually. The romance, the simplistic lines, the heartbreak... the film transports you to a different zone altogether. The dream-like world gives the impression of being pure and unadulterated initially, but this illusory world is soon shattered by reality [read corrupted by greed and power] as the plot thickens. There are times when you feel Aanand might borrow from romantic movies of yore -- most storytellers take the tried and trusted course to appease the spectator -- but the plot changes relentlessly as it advances. Let me add, it's not the customary love yarn we spectators are habituated to watching on the Hindi screen. The sequences between the lead pair are humorous and endearing, with some distinctive moments. There are heartrending and distressing flashes too and also sequences that astonish... that's when you put your hands together for the screenwriter and also the director for being so unconventional, so original, so innovative. Aanand elicits the conservative/old school middle class setting wonderfully well. The milieu and narrative wholly absorb you, making you believe that you're as much part of the goings-on. Furthermore, the director uses only expressions -- without resorting to heavy-duty dialogue in few sequences -- delightfully. The sole hiccup is that the film deviates in the middle of the second hour, when politics takes precedence, while romance takes a backseat. That's when you start feeling fidgety. But these portions are vital to the plot as it leads to an explosive climax, which comes across as a shocker. In fact, the sequences before the wrap up are the highpoint of the movie and you can't help but applaud the writer as well as the director for thinking out of the box. The DoP capture the stunning locales of North India exquisitely. The radiant colors explode in every sequence, getting you enthralled at numerous junctures. Dialogue, befitting the milieu and characters, are interspersed dexterously in the sequence of events. A.R. Rahman's musical score fits into the scenario admirably. The music -- the songs as well as the background score -- augment the impact on several occasions. The quality of music is supreme and each of the compositions has the distinctive Rahman stamp of uniqueness and exclusivity. Sure, like all Rahman compositions, the soundtrack of RAANJHANAA takes time to grow, but you listen to it once, you feel like hearing it persistently. Dhanush, who makes his Hindi film debut with RAANJHANAA, is simply outstanding. To state that he's the mainstay of the film would be most appropriate. You take back his innocence, his dedication for his beloved, his emotions as you exit the auditorium. Here's a performance that deserves an ovation! The actor in Sonam was waiting for a role that would make the spectator sit up and notice it and the one in RAANJHANAA gives her that opportunity. The headstrong and emotional persona comes across so well in this film. In addition, like DELHI 6, she's devoid of makeup and that makes the character so appealing. This film is a huge leap frontward for Sonam as an actor. Abhay Deol is understated, but effectual in a special appearance. It's a superior act, something you've come to expect from the talented actor. The supporting cast is unblemished and each of them pitches in a superior performance. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub is a talent to watch out for. He's remarkable as Dhanush's friend. Swara Bhaskar is equally fab in a role that offers her plenty of scope to display histrionics. Kumud Mishra is first-rate. Vipin Sharma is adequate. Sujata Kumar is first-rate as the scheming politician. On the whole, RAANJHANAA encompasses romance and myriad emotions most wonderfully, besides bravura performances and a popular musical score from the maestro. A film that touches the core of your heart. A film that's definitely worthy of a watch. Not to be missed!</div>

Raanjhanaa (2013) Cast & Crew: Banner : Eros International Music Director : A R Rahman Censor Dates : 15 Jun 2013 Release Date : 21 Jun ...