Tell Me O Kkhuda Movie Review And Ratings

Tell Me O Kkhuda Movie Review And Ratings



Hema Malini returns to direction after a sabbatical, almost twenty years after she made DIL AASHNA HAI [1992], and so does her daughter Esha, whose last release hit the screens three years ago. But the veteran actress/film-maker takes an emotional trip yet again. In DIL AASHNA HAI, it was all about a girl wanting to know who her mother was. In TELL ME O KKHUDA, the gender is changed; the protagonist goes in search of her biological father. It’s her passionate quest for her roots, the search for her father that makes her travel to different destinations — Rajasthan, Turkey and Goa.


Well, this isn’t an innovative concept, frankly. Of course, DIL AASHNA HAI had a similar theme, but prior to that, Yash Chopra incorporated a similar sub-plot in KABHI KABHIE. But, if one were to be specific, TELL ME O KKHUDA inadvertently bears a striking resemblance to the Meryl Streep starrer MAMMA MIA!. Generally, in subjects such as these, the focus is on, you guessed it right, the drama and also the emotional quotient. It boils down to how one connects with the plot and how proficiently can the protagonist get into the shoes.

Hema Malini gets it right as far as the plot is concerned and there’s no denying that Esha pitches in a sincere, heartwarming performance, but TELL ME O KKHUDA suffers for that vital reason that’s the lifeline of every film — the screenplay isn’t convincing enough. The three stories, not connected with each other, hold your interest intermittently, in bits and spurts. But it’s the culmination to the tale that spoils the effort. Things go awry at this stage. What was the need for a formulaic and filmy end?

Tanya [Esha Deol] is brought up in the secure and content environment of a loving family [Farooque Shaikh, Deepti Naval], but decides to chart an unpredictable course with the intention of tracing her biological parents. The intense search for her roots, which Tanya takes up passionately and with headstrong determination, takes her around the globe. She meets the three men one by one — Abhay [Vinod Khanna], a royal by birth who is revered for integrity; Altaf [Rishi Kapoor], a sophisticated Indian settled in Turkey; Anthony [Dharmendra], a gangster. Tanya has to find the answers she’s looking for.

Of the three stories, the one featuring Rishi Kapoor manages to hold your interest. That’s because it comes across as real. The story featuring Vinod Khanna gets into an altogether different track and even the camel race that’s featured in this episode, which should’ve been a highpoint, fails to excite you. And the one featuring Dharmendra is the weakest of the lot. Frankly, the sequences that feature the real-life father and daughter, Dharmendra and Esha, are electrifying, but the episode featuring the father’s past [Hema Malini] is so so disappointing. The emotional connect is missing here. Like I pointed out earlier, even the finale is an absolute letdown.

Hema Malini has handled a few emotional moments well, but the screenplay is far from convincing, disjointed and least engaging, which takes the film down. There’s not much hope for music here, yet Pritam comes up with two decent tracks — ‘Mera Mann’ and ‘Esha’. The latter comes too late in the narrative, though. The cinematography is consistent. The portions in Turkey are luminously filmed.

Esha Deol delivers a mature performance. Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor are accomplished actors all and they stand out in their respective parts. Farooque Shaikh is equally good. Deepti Naval is effective. Arjan Bajwa doesn’t get scope, though Chandan Roy Sanyal is a complete livewire, a spontaneous actor. Sudhanshu Pandey is strictly okay, while Madhoo does well. The actress playing the part of Rishi Kapoor’s wife does a fine job. Johny Lever provides some genuine laughs. Hema Malini appears towards the end of the film. She doesn’t impress this time!

On the whole, TELL ME O KKHUDA has an erratic script, which works in bits and spurts. That, honestly, isn’t enough!

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Damadamm Movie Review And Ratings

Damadamm Movie Review And Ratings



Like him or not, but there’s something about Himesh Reshammiya. He may not feature on your favorite actor list, but you cannot ignore him. A braveheart in whatever he’s dabbled into — producing TV serials, composing music, singing songs or stepping in front of the camera — Reshammiya now forays into film production with DAMADAMM [his company HR Musik presents the film].


A rom-com that comes across as a slice of life film, DAMADAMM takes you back to the times when simple stories were the order of the day, when ordinary looking people were grappling with not too complex issues and problems, when the focus was on delicate relationships. The 70s cinema, which witnessed a number of charming films by doyens like Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee, comes alive as you watch DAMADAMM. Of course, DAMADAMM is not as memorable as the films made in the bygone era, but first-time director Swapna Waghmare Joshi [a reputed name in tele circles] makes a sincere attempt to tell a tale that’s not commonplace. Beneath all the song and masala that’s integrated in the story, you will find characters you can relate to.

Notwithstanding its plusses, DAMADAMM doesn’t rise to those levels for two reasons. One, too many songs in the narrative. Two, the plot gets predictable after a point and loses the steam.

Sameer’s [Himesh Reshammiya] life is perfect, but for his over-possessive and constantly nagging girl-friend [Purbi Joshi]. To add to it, he gets drawn towards his boss’ sister [Sonal Sehgal]. All hell breaks loose when the girlfriend returns from her hometown. Sameer is in a fix.

Though not a comic fare, DAMADAMM has light moments aplenty that do bring a smile on your face. When you’re in a relationship, everyone likes to feel loved and wanted by their partner. But, quite often, the love and caring tends to suffocate you as the partner gets over-possessive. This kind of extreme behavior is exactly what Swapna Waghmare Joshi tries to highlight in the movie in a light-hearted fashion and that’s what sets DAMADAMM apart from films of its ilk.

Swapna has avoided going over the top and remains faithful to the subject. I’d like to make note of at least three sequences that are strikingly filmed. One, the tiff at the interval point, when Himesh calls off the relationship. Two, Purbi explaining to Himesh why she behaves that way. Three, Himesh landing up at Purbi’s office towards the final moments of the film.

But, like I pointed out earlier, DAMADAMM should’ve avoided the been-there-seen-that kind of situations that you get to watch in love triangles. Also, the makers could’ve done without a couple of songs. ‘Madhushala’, for instance, is a good track, but wasn’t required in the first place. Also ‘Mango’. Even ‘Umrao Jaan’, the best song of the enterprise, comes too late [end credits].

Himesh’s dedication to his craft is well-known by now and the composer/singer/actor goes that extra mile to get the role right. Sonal Sehgal looks alluring and acts well. But it is Purbi Joshi who steals the show with a power-packed performance. Her confident portrayal stands out. Rajesh Khattar is impressive as Himesh’s boss. The actor enacting the role of Himesh’s friend/colleague is first-rate.

On the whole, DAMADAMM isn’t bad, but it isn’t great either. Though it has a hit score to its credit and some endearing moments, it will have to rely on a strong word of mouth to withstand a mighty opponent [RA.ONE].

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Review Of Ra.One Movie

Review Of Ra.One Movie



I’ve often heard people say, film-making is nothing short of a gamble. And as any gambler will tell you, you’ve got to gamble huge to triumph huge. Going by this logic, Shah Rukh Khan is The Supreme Gambler of the year.


What’s at stake, beside the big money invested in RA.ONE of course, is a dream, a vision, an aspiration to make a film which appeals to kids and kids at heart. In short, attempt a film that appeals to the universal audience. At the same time, it ought to raise the bar for Hindi films. Also at stake is SRK’s once-unchallenged supremacy as the reigning idol of Bollywood and that elusive thing called reputation. When you invest your repute in your dream project and stick your neck out, you expect nothing short of a mega-success.

Movies like KRRISH and ROBOT initiated the trend of superhero films in India, with fantasy making deep inroads into mainstream Hindi cinema. Now RA.ONE raises the bar, takes not a step or two, but a giant leap and adheres to international standards, in terms of execution. But the soul, I wish to add, is very desi. That’s precisely the reason why RA.ONE emerges trumps. RA.ONE is beauty with brains.

What characterizes a stunning superhero movie? I have narrowed it down to three precise constituents that I deem are absolutely necessary for an alluring superhero flick. The first is that the motion picture must encompass spectacular action and edge-of-the-seat thrills. Secondly, a magnificent superhero movie must also boast of luminous performances from the protagonists, which in turn should make these characters appear credible and relatable. Thirdly and most importantly, superhero films must have a narrative that keeps us yearning for more. All of these are indispensable factors in making a superhero movie that will be both acclaimed and adored by fans. Fortunately, RA.ONE emerges triumphant in all the three departments.

RA.ONE is the most ambitious, most expensive and the most technologically complex Hindi film ever made. It pushes the envelope further. It’s not merely a film, but an experience, an event. It’s a film that will rewrite the textbook of computer graphics in Hindi cinema. At the same time, it is very Indian at heart. The relationship between SRK and the kid is the highpoint of the enterprise. But, at the same time, there are ample clap-trap moments that will send the viewers in frenzy. The chase sequence, when Ra.One finally zeroes on Lucifer, and the subsequent ‘entry’ of the superhero is awe-inspiring. The train sequence in the second hour is exceptional and a cinematic feat. The presence of Rajnikanth in a crucial sequence will be greeted with deafening claps and whistles. And, of course, the climax of the film; it’s simply jaw-dropping.

Besides these factors, the ‘Chammak Chhallo’ number is already a rage and so are the sequences involving visual effects. In a nutshell, it’s an entertainer that works big time. You haven’t experienced something like this ever before, on the Hindi screen!

A father tries hard to fit into his son’s world. While Shekhar [Shah Rukh Khan] tries every trick in the book to woo his son, his son had given up on him. Just when the father-son duo hit a deadlock, Shekhar strikes gold when he designs one hell of a game. Finally, it all starts falling in place. But the happiness is short-lived. All hell breaks loose when the game that was meant to be played with, starts playing them.

We are spoilt by cinema’s ability to create on celluloid anything that can be imagined, therefore we have raconteurs making endeavors to bestow us with movies that you wouldn’t have ever envisioned even in your mind’s eye. You realize this as you watch RA.ONE, which is a visual spectacle from start to end.

Director Anubhav Sinha along with co-writers David Benullo, Kanika Dhillon and Mushtaq Shiekh may be inspired by international flicks as far as the concept is concerned, but they ensure that they serve the right masala to moviegoers in those 2.30 hours. What actually takes you by complete surprise is not just the money spent on visual effects or the stunning chase and action scenes, but the twists and turns in the screenplay that unravel at a feverish pace.

Besides, the moviegoers have certain expectations and notions about superhero flicks and they expect such characters to perform audacious aerobatics to save someone’s life or a nation. But this one’s different. Visually arresting and dramatically just what the doctor ordered, the film boasts of relatable characters, which makes this superhero movie for kids as well as grown-ups. In fact, I’d like to add, RA.ONE is not only skillfully directed, but also visually dynamic and entertains from commencement to conclusion.

The album of the film lives up to the grand expectations. Vishal-Shekhar deliver a striking score with ‘Chammak Chhallo’, ‘Dildaara’ and ‘Raftarein’ being the pick of the lot. The background score, also recorded by them, is equally electrifying. V. Manikandan and Nicola Pecorini’s cinematography is top notch. Same goes for the stunts and chases [Andy Gill and Spiro Razatos]. Dialogue [Kanika Dhillon and Niranjan Iyengar] are hardly ever commonplace. What I found most interesting is that, whether humorous or thoughtful, the channel of communication appears very credible. The Ra.One and G.One suits, designed by Robert Kurtzman, are super.

RA.ONE is a perfect vehicle that does justice to the talent of Shah Rukh Khan. He seems to have found a story and character that work in perfect sync and tandem with manic energy. SRK steers this physically challenging lead role with high-spirited self-belief. He’s endearing as the father and magnificent as the superhero with a heart. Kareena Kapoor is a delight to watch. She effortlessly glides into the character. Besides, she looks ethereal in the ‘Chammak Chhallo’ song and her wit is infectious. Arjun Rampal pulls his act with effortlessness and style. Also, Arjun’s well-designed look is admirable.

I’d like to make a special mention of Armaan Verma, the kid who has a pivotal part to portray. He stands shoulder to shoulder with SRK and Kareena all through the film and delivers a super-confident performance. The film has a number of actors in key roles [Shahana Goswami, Dalip Tahil, Satish Shah, Suresh Menon, Mushtaq Shiekh and Tom Wu] and each of them fit well in their respective parts. Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra add to the glam quotient, while Rajnikanth proves yet again that he’s a scene stealer.

But the man who warrants the actual round of applause is director Anubhav Sinha himself. For bringing out the best of SRK, Kareena and Arjun. For the amazing screenplay. For the speedy yet smooth stream of the narrative. And for the fantastic unfolding of the written material. He merits top admiration for every act of his.

On the whole, RA.ONE is a solid entertainer, no two opinions on that. It’s not merely a great looking film, but also has soul, which is so essential to strike a chord with the avid moviegoer. As for the business prospects, RA.ONE is sure to shatter all previous records and set new ones, in India as well as internationally. The film will be the new yardstick for measuring success. It has Blockbuster written all over it!

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Don 2 Game on Phones and PS3s.

Don 2 Gaming Poster

In addition, on October 23 Farhan Akhtar will release the first look of Don: The Original comic novel at Comic Con Express Mumbai at the World Trade Centre.

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Don 2 Second Promo Teaser Video

Don 2 Second Promo Teaser Video

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Music Review of Desi Boyz Movie

Music Review of Desi Boyz Movie


EXPECTATIONS
You have very good expectations from the music of Desi Boyz. First and foremost this is an unpretentious out and out commercial outing which means catchy music is pretty much on cards. Moreover, the title song with Akshay and John has already caught attention in a big way. Also, Pritam can well be expected to deliver goods in a biggie like this, especially after some chartbuster soundtracks that he has created for Akshay in the form of Action Replayy, De Dana Dan, Singh Is Kinng and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. With prominent lyricists like Kumaar, Irshad Kamil and Amitabh Bhattacharya contributing here, one looks forward to a fun and entertaining ride.

MUSIC
Desi Boyz gets a powerful beginning with ‘Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz’ which is the kind of track that one would have expected when it comes to male bonding between the lead actors. A Punjabi-Hindi-English track by Kumaar that has K.K. singing in an altogether different style (when compared to far sombre songs that he usually sings for Pritam) along with Bob, this one is a chartbuster all the way. Boasted by addictive beats, relentless pace and some quick-fix arrangements that keep the adrenalin pumping for those four minutes, this one starts and finishes in a jiffy with no dull moment whatsoever. As expected, the song is also complimented by a ‘remix version’ which has a concert/club feel to it, hence requiring a wide dance floor that creates enough space to get the dance moves on.

What takes the fun quotient forward is ‘Subha Hone Na De‘ which is second straight chartbuster track in a row. This one is a club outing as well with a definite Indian melody to it which only accentuates the overall appeal of the song. With Mika Singh getting into a total mood while singing this fun-n-entertaining number, this one also has a sonic sound to it, courtesy the parts sung by Shefali Alvaris that gives an added touch to this Kumaar written number. Though the song requires a couple of listening to make one get into the groove, ‘Subha Hone Na De‘ is all set to become popular in quick time. No wonder, the makers too show good confidence in the song, hence adding not just a ‘remix version’ but also repeat it as ‘Tu Mera Hero‘.

After a couple of club outings comes a quintessential Bollywood dance number that has Pritam giving exactly what is expected from him. With its opening sound on the similar lines as ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ [Action Replayy] and the mood similar to that of ‘Twist’ [Love Aaj Kal] , ‘Jhak Maar Ke‘ is clearly one of the massiest numbers that John Abraham has danced to in his decade long career. With Neeraj Shridhar and Harshdeep Kaur clearly having a lot of fun behind the mike and singing to the rhythm of some ‘desi’ Punjabi beats, ‘Jhak Maar Ke‘ written by Irshad Kamil works instantly with the listener and only makes one nod in approval by the time the ‘remix version’ arrives.

A much refined version of ‘Razia Gundo Mein Phas Gayi’ [Thank You] comes in the form of‘Allah Maaf Kare‘ which only makes one sure that the makers here were sure about bringing in all the commercial ingredients that would have kept the mood of Desi Boyz upbeat and catering to class as well as mass audience. While this Irshad Kamil written song has a core Indian appeal to it, Pritam presents it in a Western avtar to bring in just the right fusion that ensures that ‘Allah Maaf Kare‘ makes it four-in-a-row for Desi Boyz. With Sonu Nigam and Shilpa Rao bringing in a new dimension with their singing style here, ‘Allah Maaf Kare’ also arrives in it’s remix version and makes one head to the dance floor.

Last to arrive is ‘Let It Be‘ which could just have turned into a sad outing if only lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya would have changed a few words here and there or Pritam would have stepped into a much serious zone. However, despite the relatively serious mood of the song here when compared to the rest of the album, ‘Let It Be‘ never makes one feel that the sound of Desi Boyzhas been compromised. A song where the protagonist is regretting the mistakes he has made in life and now wants his partner (and life in general) to stick to him as he makes amends, this situational track is sung well by Shaan and has the composer’s stamp all over it.

OVERALL
Music of Desi Boyz exceeds expectations. While one was sure that there would at least a couple of chartbusters in the album due to reasons mentioned at the very beginning, it is clear that director Rohit Dhawan had additional expectations from his team here. Result is this soundtrack by Pritam which is one of the better ‘masala’ albums of the year that works as instant coffee and also promises a good shelf life once the film scores at the box office.

OUR PICK(S) 


Subha Hone Na De, Allah Maaf Kare, Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz, Jhak Maar Ke.

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Bollywood Now Wants To Not Dub Hollywood Movies in Hindi

Bollywood Now Wants To Not Dub Hollywood Movies in Hindi

A couple of weeks ago , when a segment of Pakistan’s film industry had brought up concerns over Hindi films eroding their market portion , director-producer Mahesh Bhatt was among those who’d empathized with them .

However right now we hear that something very similar may be at hand closer home – the word around is that some industry bigwigs are lobbying to persuade the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to prohibit the dubbing of English films into local languages .

Speaking with DT , Bhatt said , “There are similar apprehensions in Bollywood and everyone is planning to come together and fight this practice of Hollywood films being dubbed in Hindi or Tamil . We cannot allow them to have a right over our mother tongue and use it to their advantage just because they have the budget . Hollywood studios have big budgets for promotions and we can never match that . Hindi film producers are now planning to come together against this . Letters have been written to the I&B ministry secretary in the past also , and I can say with full certainty that something similar is on the cards now . We face similar issues in other states at times . For instance , I cannot get my movie dubbed in Bengali .”
The fact is , in south India , English films can only be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu and no additional language , states Ravi Kottarakara of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce , adding , “As far as the association is concerned , I cannot say anything . But on a personal level , I can say that we do face a loss of revenue when an English movie is dubbed in a regional language and released . If such a step is taken by Hindi film producers , we’ll certainly support it , as I’m sure will other producers in south India . It’s just like the self-imposed code of conduct we have in place for the Kannada industry . It’s a very fragile industry and no movie is dubbed in Kannada , to prevent competition for local cinema .”

Whilst the industry might seem to be uniting against English releases , they are going to certainly face stiff opposition from the cinema owners’ lobby . Deepak Sharma of PVR Cinemas says , “This is not a practical move . If they do something like this , then international studios will also react . Also , I don’t agree that English movies dubbed in regional languages result in a loss of revenue . We have released 30 English films so far and only one has been dubbed in all three languages – Hindi , Tamil and Telugu . There are other factors too . When there is no Hindi content in cinemas , it’s usually English films or English films dubbed in Hindi that get patrons to cinemas . So the cinema lobby will never agree to this .”

In other regions

- Karnataka does not permit screening of dubbed movies
- In Andhra Pradesh , states Suresh Babu , president of the AP Film Chamber of Commerce , “there are serious concerns regarding Hollywood films eating into the market of Hindi and vernacular movies . The general consensus is , let Hollywood release their films in India in English with subtitles for various local markets . If Bollywood takes a call on restricting dubbed Hollywood films , we will stand by them . The other problem we face is an onslaught of dubbed films from other Indian languages as well . Such is the buzz around the dubbed version of “RA .One” that not a single Telugu film is releasing this Diwali . We’d request stars like SRK or Rajini to release their films in the original languages .”
- In April this year , several members of the Bengali TV market put their work on hold for one day to protest the airing of Bengali-dubbed Hindi serials on a local station . As for movies , Arijit Dutta , vice president , Eastern India Motion Pictures Association , says , “There is no
official ban on dubbing Hollywood , Bollywood and Mollywood movies into Bengali . But EIMPA restricts such efforts .”
( Inputs from Sarah Salvadore
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Actor Vivek Oberoi Taking New Role As a Producer

Actor Vivek Oberoi Taking New Role As a Producer

Vivek Oberoi appears to be experiencing a purple spot lately with him being a part of films like Zilla Ghaziabad , the excitedly anticipated Krissh sequel and also Gyarah Challis Ki Last Metro , the sequel of the critically acclaimed Ek Challis Ki Last Local .

In the middle of all this , Vivek has silently gone forward and produced a short film which was chosen to be screened at the highly acclaimed 16th ‘Busan International Film Festival’ in Korea . Nowadays every actor who’s transformed into a producer has become active publicising his each and every move , to the contrary Vivek has progressed entirely unnoticed concerning his fresh production which is definitely heartening to see .

Watch Indian Circus directed by Mangesh Hadawale traces the fortunes of an impoverished man and woman who dream about someday being able to afford to take their small children to the circus . Placed against the setting of a corrupt local election ; the movie at its basic core is a generally humorous celebration of the human spirit . The movie showcased at the 16th ‘Busan International Film Festival’ and the tickets to screenings were among the most desired items going in Busan this week . The screening was attended by Vivek and also keeping him company was his spouse Priyanka .

Speaking on this subject , Vivek states that , “These are different stories from those people are used to seeing , a different way of seeing things , and it is not all about making money .”

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US based Sikh group filed a criminal complaint against Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan

US based Sikh group filed a criminal complaint against Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan

US based Sikh group filed a criminal complaint against Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan in Australia for his suspected part in November 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

The legal complaint against Bachchan was placed with Australia’s Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions by Sikhs for Justice, the US based human rights organisation made the announcement Tuesday .

In the lawsuit in favor of widows , victims , together with survivors of November 1984 anti-Sikh assaults , Sikhs for Justice is being joined up with the National 1984 Victims Justice , Welfare Society and the Indian Sikh Student Federation .

Bachchan is now in Australia receiving an honorary degree from Queensland Institution of Technology , Brisbane . in addition he is currently filming the Hollywood film ” The Great Gatsby” along side Leonardo DiCaprio in Australia .

Australia’s Criminal Code Act from 1995 gives Australian courts jurisdiction in events concerning crimes against humanity no matter if the offence was committed in Australia, stated Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Sikhs for Justice legal advisor .

Under this Act, the mere presence of a foreigner in Australia is sufficient basis for jurisdiction over acts of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed abroad, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said .

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First Look at Actress Tia Bajpai in upcoming Haunted Movie Lanka

First Look at Actress Tia Bajpai in upcoming Haunted Movie Lanka with Manoj Bajpayee N Arjan Bajwa

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Mallika Sherawat Dances to Munni Badnaam Song in Tamil remake of Dabangg

Mallika Sherawat Dances to Munni Badnaam Song in Tamil remake of Dabangg

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Ankita Shorey on the Cover of Femina Magazine October 2011 Issue

Ankita Shorey on the Cover of Femina Magazine October 2011 Issue

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Amrita Rao On The Cover Of Exhibit Magazine October 2011 Issue

Amrita Rao On The Cover Of Exhibit Magazine October 2011 Issue

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Release Date Of Movie Dhoom 3 Delayed From 2012 to 2013

Release Date Of Movie Dhoom 3 Delayed From 2012 to 2013

The release date of Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) much-awaited “Dhoom 3″ has been shifted to 2013 due to production and post-production considerations.


The movie, which is the third instalment of YRF’s popular action-adventure franchise “Dhoom”, will go on the floors November-end, said a statement issued by the production house.

The production unit anticipates “a demanding 10-11 months of intense shooting with concurrent post-production”, which will “probably be cutting it too fine for a Christmas 2012 release”. Therefore, the decision was locked by producer Aditya Chopra, director Vijay Krishna Acharya, in consultation with lead actor Aamir Khan”.

“‘Dhoom 3′ is very dear to all of us as well as to its audience who expect only the best from the franchise. While the shooting will finish in time, we expect the post-production to take much longer. We are trying our best to give one of the finest cinematic experiences to our discerning audience and therefore did not want to compromise the quality of the film just to meet the release date,” said Acharya.

The movie will see Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra reprising their roles as policemen, while Katrina Kaif has been roped in to raise the oomph in the film.

With the change in release date, the film has also co-incidentally avoided a clash with “Dabangg 2″, which is slated for a Christmas release in 2012.

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John Abraham to appear in Hollywood Movies?

John Abraham to appear in Hollywood Movies?

John Abraham has been approached to work in a film that may star the likes of Sylvester Stallone and Gerard Butler.


John Abraham’s new found action image seems to be working too well for him. It has managed to attract the attention of Hollywood heavyweights like Sylvester Stallone and Gerard Butler.

If all goes well, you may just see Johnny boy alongside Stallone. Apparently, JJ Perry, Stallone’s action trainer has now turned filmmaker and he has been looking to cast John and the Hollywood hotshots for his forthcoming film.

Confirms John, “Perry saw some shots from my film Force. He called me and appreciated my work and physique. He also expressed interest in casting me for his next. I will be going to Los Angeles in December to meet the producers.”

Though starring with Rambo himself is an opportunity John obviously does not want to let go of, he maintains that his heart lies in Bollywood. He adds, “I am an Indian first and Indian films have always been my first priority. Only if I think it’s worth it will I make any international commitments.”

This, however, is not the first time John’s Hollywood dreams have got a chance to be fulfilled. When Deepa Mehta’s Water travelled across all prestigious film-festivals, the actor was appreciated and approached by many foreign filmmakers.

“It’s flattering when your work is appreciated and I will try to do my best,” he ends. So if all goes well, John may just bring in the New Year with his first Hollywood project. Watch this space for more.

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Release Date of Race Movie Sequel Moved Form May 2012

Release Date of Race Movie Sequel Moved Form May 2012


The much talked about sequel to the action packed thriller Race has been delayed. The film which was originally set to feature Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha has been going through a lot of change or so say the rumours.
The latest is that the film which was initially supposed to release in May 2012 has been pushed back to a later date. Also, it was said that Priyanka Chopra is being considered for the film. Clarifying the rumours, producer Ramesh Taurani tells us, “Yes, there were some changes that were made, but the whole aspect of Priyanka being in the film isn’t true. In fact, we have pushed the dates of the film to accommodate Deepika’s dates.” When asked about the change in the Deepika’s remuneration for the film, Taurani says, “There is nothing like that, we have only changed the dates and nothing else.”
However, due to change in the dates of Race 2, Sonakshi Sinha who is also a part of the film may have to opt out as the film’s shoot clashes with that of Dabanng 2. Talking about Sonakshi’s dates, Taurani says, “Sonakshi is a part of the film, but due to the postponement of the film, there may be a problem and we are trying to work it out.”

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Rumors about a delay in Ra.One Movie In 3D

Rumors about  a delay in Ra.One Movie In 3D

RA.ONE is the most-awaited movie right now and everything pertaining to the film is making news these days. While the makers are working round-the-clock to ensure that the film hits the screens on Wednesday, 26 October, a section of the media has reported that the 3D version of the film will arrive a week later, i.e. on 4 November. Meaning, the film will have a global release, as per schedule, on 26 October, but since the 3D conversion is taking time, the film will be released in the 3D version a week later.

Anubhav Sinha, the director of the biggie, laughs aloud when I pose this question. “No way! The 3D version is also releasing on 26 October. We are working day and night to ensure that we deliver on time. Shah Rukh has had a serious discussion with the team and we are confident that the film will be released in 3D simultaneously. There’s no delay at all.” Sunil Lulla of Eros too rubbishes the rumors. “We will definitely meet the deadline of Diwali. Yes, RA.ONE is arriving in all its glory in 3D on 26 October,” he sets the record straight. That should put the rum, ors to rest!

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Celina Jaitly Is Pregnant With Twins

Celina Jaitly Is Pregnant With Twins

After getting married earlier this year to Peter Haag in Austria, Celina Jaitly has announced that she is pregnant. She tweeted:

Dear friends Peter & myself seek ur blessings on this new journey which we now begin .We are exhilarated & very happy with the http://news.As for myself its a fabulous new aspect to embracing my womanhood. I feel complete!! – Celina Jaitley is expecting twins – The Times of India

Celina also tweeted a link to an article from the Times of India which reported that she is expecting twins next year in April. Congrats to the happy couple!

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New Poster of Arjun Rampal in the Movie Ra. One

New Poster of Arjun Rampal in the Movie Ra. One

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Ra. One Raftaarein Making Song

Ra. One Raftaarein Making Song. Raftaarein is supposed to be a end credit song, so what they have done with the song is just perfect! Love the concept of the Making of movie with the song! and I am really liking the whole feel of the song + Shah Rukh looks awesome in the song! and Making of the movie is what I really want to see, should have awesome stuff!

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Upcoming Movie Ishaqzaade Starring Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor N

Upcoming Movie Ishaqzaade Starring Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor N

Rising from the ashes of hooliganism and small town clan wars, comes the love story of a passion ignited by hatred.

Two people, Born to hate; destined to love.

Yash Raj Films next project, Ishaqzaade, written and directed by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra, will see the launch of Arjun Kapoor along with Parineeti Chopra, in lead roles. Shooting has started from yesterday and the movie is scheduled for a May 2012 release.

Ishaqzaade is being directed by Habib Faisal, features an equally capable crew comprising of Hemant Chaturvedi (Company, Maqbool & Kurbaan) is the DOP, Amit Trivedi (National & Filmfare Award for Dev D and Filmfare Award for Udaan & acclaimed musical score for No One Killed Jessica) is composing the music with lyrics by Kausar Munir (Tashan).

Mukund Gupta, who won the award for best Production Designer for Do Dooni Chaar, is doing the production design; Aarti Bajaj (Do Dooni Chaar, Jab We Met, Dev D, No One Killed Jessica, Rockstar, apart from several others) will be editing the film.

Rekha & Chinni Prakash, National Award winners for Jodhaa Akbar and with a long list of outstanding achievements credited to their names over the years, will be choreographing the film, while Sham Kaushal, greatly respected and much awarded for Krrish and Kaminey will be handling the action dir

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Video Song of Jawani Ki Bank From the Movie Loot Le starring Govinda, Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Hansika Motwani, Shweta Bhardwaj, Jaaved Jaaferi, Rakhi Sawant, Suniel Shetty, Ravi Kissen, Mika Singh, Kim Sharma, Razzak Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar

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Priyanka Chopra On Maxim Magazine October 2011 Edition

Priyanka Chopra On Maxim Magazine October 2011 Edition

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Shahid Kapoor Angry With Media Coz Reporting of Kiss with Anushka

Shahid Kapoor Angry With Media Coz Reporting of Kiss with Anushka Sharma

Bollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapoor is fuming over reports claiming that he was spotted kissing actress Anushka Sharma.

“Extremely distasteful story today …some journalists need to really understand where to draw the line between imagination and Reality,” Shahid wrote on microblogging site Twitter.

“Sad. Unfair. Makes me angry. If nothing else they need to respect the dignity of a girl !!!!! I usually don’t react to any of these stories but this one was just a bit much,” he wrote.

It was reported that both the actors, who acted together in Yash Raj’s “Badmaash Company”, were seen kissing at the success party of “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan”.

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Jhak Maar Ke Video Song From Movie Desi boyz John Abraham N Deepika Padukone

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SRK Upcoming Movie Don 2 New Promo Teaser

SRK Upcoming Movie Don 2 New Promo Teaser

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Latest First look of Ra.One Arjun Rampal New Trailer

Latest First look of Ra.One Arjun Rampal New Trailer

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Prem R. Soni Directed New Film with Salman” I Am Hariprasad “Has postponed

Prem R. Soni Directed New Film with Salman” I Am Hariprasad” Has Pospounded

While rumours continue to spread around Salman Khan consenting to do films left right and centre, either as originals, remakes or sequels, the fact of the matter is something else. In the times when his other high profile biggies like Dabangg 2 and Sher Khan aren’t going on floors any time soon, there is yet another film that joins the queue – I Am Hariprasad. Announced over a year back, the film has now gone on a backburner for an indefinite timeframe.

“Yes, I Am Hariprasad is not happening till end of next year at the least”, informs a source, “Director Prem R. Soni (who had debuted with Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna) had announced the film with Salman last August. However, ever since then both of them have been quite busy with their other assignments. Salman went on to deliver three blockbusters (Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard) in the interim period while Prem has started Ishkq In Paris with Preity Zinta. Over the coming year, they both have commitments on other films that would keep them occupied.”

So while Salman Khan would be starting Arbaaz Khan’s Dabangg 2 and Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kick after Aditya Chopra’s Ek Tha Tiger, Prem too would be moving on to his other film which is titled Bombay Muumbai.

“Prem has a good personal and professional relationship with Salman and won’t start anything with him till he is convinced that the film justifies his super stardom”, says a source, “They have done an experimental film before in the form of Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. Now, I Am Hariprasad, or for that matter any other film that they do, it has to be special. No one wants to do a rush job.”

In I Am Hariprasad, Salman’s character is supposed to be that of Godman. The film is a mix of drama and humour and deals with ‘the business of religion’.

On contacting, Prem didn’t deny the news and confirmed putting I Am Hariprasad on hold. He said, “As of now there is no concrete plan around making the film. It is a very unusual film for Salman as well. However, first I have to wrap up Ishkq In Paris and then make Bombay Muumbai. Only after that will the film with Salman follow.”

However, a friend of Prem is more forthcoming when asked about the delay. “He first wants to prove his credentials with these two films instead of merely jumping on to the Salman wave. He understands that when these films will work, everything else will follow.”

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Shahrukh Khan Don 2 Movie New Poster

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Review : Mod Movie

Review : Mod Movie

While Bollywood is fanatical about mega-budgets, top stars and international locales, Nagesh Kukunoor, by and large, looks the other way. Low costs, absence of big stars, sleepy and secluded locations [except 8 x 10 TASVEER and BOMBAY TO BANGKOK]… Kukunoor has made movies that may not really boast of gargantuan budgets, but have stories that linger in your memory. You expect MOD, his new outing, to live up to the expectations as well. MOD sprints energetically initially, but runs out of breath as it reaches the finale.

In one of my earlier interviews, Kukunoor had stated very categorically that he would never attempt a love story. He contradicts himself this time, for MOD is a love story and if that’s not enough, it’s an official remake of a Taiwanese film CHEN SHUI DE QING CHUN aka KEEPING WATCH. A love story is no safe bet. Bollywood is known for churning out prem kahanis or teeny bopper romances with amazing regularity, but the challenge lies in breaking the clutter and telling a tale that’s dew-fresh and heart-warming.

MOD is an emotional love story of two completely mismatched people — a genre Kukunoor has never tackled earlier. In fact, in his earlier movies, love was a part of the main plot, but it’s the central theme this time. MOD boasts of an interesting idea and even Kukunoor’s mature handling of the material needs to be lauded, but the film suffers for two reasons — it unfolds at a sluggish/lethargic pace and is prolonged.

Let’s get specific. The concept of the film is interesting, but once the cat is out of the bag vis-a-vis the identity of Rannvijay, you expect Kukunoor to take the story to its destination pronto. The journey to the culmination is erratic in this case. The track of Rannvijay’s parents and also the sequences that lead to the final moments seem elongated for no compelling reason. These portions don’t involve you and that is MOD’s biggest undoing!

Aranya [Ayesha Takia Azmi] lives in the sleepy and idyllic hill station, Ganga. One day, a stranger, Andy [Rannvijay], lands up at her watch repair store to have his watch fixed. He is painfully shy, but keeps returning day after day to have his water-logged watch repaired. As payment, he leaves a 100 rupee note in the form of a swan. Aranya slowly warms up to this quirky stranger and through a series of meetings, they fall in love. But who is Andy? And what is his past?

Kukunoor has mastered the art of telling a story adroitly and his choice of the subject is also appropriate. For an average viewer, the identity of Rannvijay does come as a surprise, but MOD leaves you with mixed feelings. Certain sequences are delightful, but awfully extended. Some parts could have just been left out on the editing table. Some sequences don’t add much value to the goings on and end up disrupting the flow of this movie.

Cinematography [Chirantas Das] is truly eye-filling. The locations are mesmeric. The songs [Tapas Relia] are a deterrent and the fact that the music hasn’t caught on makes it worse.

Ayesha Takia Azmi sparkles yet again in MOD. A truly wonderful performance! Contrary to his image, Rannvijay is cast as a sweet, quirky, sensitive, geeky guy here. And not just the character, but also his performance takes you by surprise. He nails it right this time. Raghubir Yadav is, as always, dependable. Tanvi Azmi shines as well. Anant Mahadevan is first-rate. Rushad Rana does well. Nikhil Ratnaparkhi excels. Prateeksha Lonkar appears in a cameo.

On the whole, MOD appeals in bits and spurts. That’s about it!


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Review : Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge Movie

Review : Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge Movie 

Never has the youth movie genre been so dynamic and so full of zip in Bollywood. The year 2011 has witnessed a number of youth movies making an impact at the domestic box-office. What sets MUJHSE FRAAANDSHIP KAROGE apart from similar genre films is the fact that not only is the writing edgy and intelligent, but it also introduces us to young actors who can hold our interest for those 1.40 hours.

Come to think of it, most romantic films are so conventional and banal. Even the interesting ones, generally, follow the tried and tested path, but we take to them if the journey to the destination is exciting. Otherwise, charm and humor are difficult things to capture on celluloid, which explains why most romantic films turn into an ordeal of sorts. That’s precisely why a film like MUJHSE FRAAANDSHIP KAROGE appeals. First and foremost, it’s set against the backdrop of a social networking site [Facebook], which makes it very contemporary, a film of today.

If Rahul [Nishant Dahiya], the rockstar, has got the voice and the looks, Vishal [Saqib Saleem], the writer, has the brains. If Malvika [Tara D'Souza], the fashion design student, can get heads turning with just her looks, Preity [Saba Azad], the photographer, can say a million things with her pretty pictures.

‘Liking’ someone on Facebook is a lot easier. And when you can’t make it on your own, the best thing to do is to fake it. So, Vishal becomes Rahul and Preity becomes Malvika by taking their identities online and they start fraaandshipping each other. But, the question remains, how long can you fake true love? Little do they know that the person they totally hate in real life is the same person they’ve fallen in love with online.

Director Nupur Asthana, who has several cult shows to her credit, helms this youth film with dexterity. What keeps the momentum going, despite the fact that it tends to get predictable at times, is the dialogue and the chemistry of its central characters. In fact, one of the most refreshing things about MUJHSE FRAAANDSHIP KAROGE is the lingo that the youngsters speak. The dialogue are sharp and smart, something that you expect from a youth movie.

Unlike most love stories that get melodramatic and sentimental after a point, this one does the balancing act well. In fact, though there are moments when the lovers have the usual tiffs and misunderstanding, Nupur ensures that she doesn’t go overboard, which is the best part of the enterprise. The only problem is that the film dips slightly in the second hour, when things tend to get a bit monotonous. The climax, though foreseeable, is beautifully handled nonetheless.

Raghu Dixit’s music is appropriate to the film. It is youthful, energetic, eclectic and infectious. Besides, the songs are seamlessly integrated in the narrative.

No one in this movie is a big star, but everyone is a proficient actor. The show stopper is Saqib Saleem, who, in my opinion, is the find of the year [so far]. Brimming with energy and a complete delight in front of the camera, Saqib is instrumental in making this journey enjoyable. Nishant Dahiya has the looks and the persona and also does what’s required from him. But this is not a role that will make people sit and notice his talent. His good looks will win him fans, for sure. Saba Azad is truly wonderful. A complete natural, she takes to the character like a fish takes to water. Tara D’Souza looks stunning and handles her part well. Prabal is first-rate.

On the whole, MUJHSE FRAAANDSHIP KAROGE is engaging, funny, brimming with style and wit. It’s for the youth and the young at heart. Go for it!


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Review : Aazaan Movie

Review : Aazaan Movie

Bioterrorism is amongst the most burning and disconcerting issues today. The perils of biological warfare — also known as germ warfare — just cannot be disregarded and what makes it even more hazardous is the fact that a lot of countries remain vulnerable to it.

AAZAAN undertakes a grave issue, a theme that has never been depicted on the Hindi screen earlier. Besides, director Prashant Chadha attempts to narrate the story in a style that’s reminiscent of the BOURNE series. An espionage thriller that travels various continents. But AAZAAN, despite the right intent, doesn’t come across as a compelling, assertive experience. What should’ve been fear-provoking and also emotionally enveloping, since Aazaan Khan shares poignant moments with the people he loves [brother Aman and sweetheart Afreen], doesn’t register the desired impact.

Let’s get to the root. Chadha had solid material to play with [story: Shubhra Swarup, Heeraz Marfatia, Prashant Chadha], which, perhaps, can trigger off debates and discussions, but a patchy screenplay [Shubhra Swarup] acts as a dampener. Bioterrorism is a new-fangled topic for Indian moviegoers and therefore, the team should’ve undertaken an additional effort to coherently explain the issue to the spectator. The narrative is complicated and difficult to decipher. Also, since the story moves from one location to another, it leads to puzzlement after a point. Furthermore, when you play on a realistic fear, you cannot afford to have too many cinematic liberties in the narrative.

On the brighter side, AAZAAN is embellished with a harmonious musical score [Salim-Sulaiman]. The background score, also composed by the maestros, is electrifying. In addition, the stunts, chases and combat sequences are spectacular. Also, since the film has been filmed across continents, it boasts of some stunning and dazzling visuals [DoP: Axel Fischere]. To cut a long story short, AAZAAN comes across as an assemblage of several well executed sequences, but the sheen and shimmer cannot surrogate for a spellbinding screenplay.

Aazaan [Sachiin Joshi], half Afghan, half Indian gets drawn into the murky world of espionage, only to find his younger brother, Aman [Neet Mohan], a suspected terrorist. As Aazaan infiltrates deeper, he has no clue of the price he might have to pay for it. Aazaan stands in the way of Doctor’s [Sajid Hassan] plans to destroy India. All he has on his side is the love of a brother and the love for his country.

A thriller works only if it’s got that nail-biting edge-of-the-seat quality. That’s where AAZAAN stumbles. What you carry home are a few moments, which aren’t enough. The piece de resistence is undoubtedly that car chase and the subsequent crash in the pre-climax. The conclusion, though well filmed, appears like a rushed job and also seems implausible.

Sachiin Joshi has screen presence, excels in action sequences, but would help him a lot if he works on his dialogue delivery. Ravi Kissen is competent. Dalip Tahil is wasted and so is well-known Pakistani actor Sajid Hassan. Alyy Khan manages to keep your interest alive. Vijayendra Ghatge is serviceable. Aarya Babbar suffers due to a half-baked character. Candice Boucher looks gorgeous, but gets no scope to act. Samy Gharbi and Neet Mohan fit their parts well. Sarita Choudhury gets it right. Sachin Khedekar appears in a cameo.

On the whole, AAZAAN boasts of a novel theme [Bioterrorism] and superb action scenes/stunts/chases is its biggest USP. But the film could’ve done with a taut script. Nonetheless, AAZAAN should find some flavor with lovers of action movies.


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Music Review : Be-Careful Movie

Music Review : Be-Careful Movie
EXPECTATIONS


At the very onset, there aren’t many expectations that one has from the music of Be-Careful. There isn’t much that has one heard about the film and buzz is yet to be built around it. The film’s release is a mere 10 days away and its songs haven’t bombarded the music channels. With hardly any awareness been created for the film’s music so far, one plays on Be-Careful which has music by Siddhartth-Suhas and lyrics by Kumaar.

MUSIC


It’s a hip-hop beginning for Be-Careful with ‘Love Technology‘ being the first to arrive. Leave aside the lyrics that make one wonder whether it is indeed Kumaar who has spun an entire song around ‘Technology’, ‘Astrology’ and ‘Biology’ amongst other words, the song by itself does make for a decent listening. With Shahid Mallya at the helm of affairs and Sasha Tirupati doing a good job as a supporting vocalist, ‘Love Technology‘ is the kind of song that one typically associates with a Punjabi pop/hip-hop album. Expectedly there is a ‘remix version’ that has is presented as ‘Love Technology – Partymap Mix‘. Carrying good enough ammunition that could help the song find it’s way on to the dance floors, it also shifts genre from hip-hop to club.

One does expect Siddhartth-Suhas to bring on a melodic love song in every album of theirs, regardless of the film’s genre, and Be-Careful is no different with ‘Fursat‘ being the next to arrive. A soft number that is about a couple looking at spending time with each other and sharing those sweet-nothings with each other in an all-around silence, ‘Fursat‘ has a feel-good appeal to it. Hamza Faruqui, who has been doing well in almost every number that he has sung for a Bollywood flick so far, is tentative at the beginning but gets on his own during the ‘antara’ portions, hence ensuring that ‘Fursat‘ turns out to be satisfactory.

From being a supporting vocalist, Sasha Tirupati gets a track entirely for herself with ‘Be My Maahiya‘. A song of seduction with lyrics going as ‘Wanna Be Your Love Ek Raat Ke Liye’, this one goes well with the genre that is being explored here. No, the tune isn’t extraordinary here while the lyrics too are quite basic as well. However in the narrative of the film it can assure that audience would be glued to the screen if only the song is supported by some enticing visuals.

Last to arrive is the title track ‘Be Careful‘ which maintains a upbeat feel right through it’s four minute duration and is the kind of track that one usually associates with Pritam. However what doesn’t work at the beginning of the song is the ‘Govind Bolo, Hari Gopal Bolo’ part that just seems to be following the likes of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Raam‘ (Title song - Bhool Bhulaiyaa). This portion is in fact the weakest of the song that actually sounds much better when it moves to the ‘antara’. Suhaas Shetty sings this Hinglish song in the same mode as Neeraj Shridhar and does a fairly good job behind the mike.


OVERALL
Be Careful is a decent album that goes with the genre of the movie and has it’s four songs act as good fillers during the story telling. Though none of the songs here carry much enough potential to find much mileage after the release of the film (also because there has been zilch promotion so far), they establish once again that Siddhartth-Suhas need a bigger platform to make their presence felt further in the musical scene.
OUR PICK(S) 
Love Technology – Partymap Mix, Fursat



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