Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
JAANE BHI DO YAARO
One should watch JAANE BHI DO YAARO whenever feeling low or depressed....if the movie does not click with you, or seeing the aspiring directors of those days like sudhir mishra, vidhu vinod chopra in cameo roles, then the climax will surely will......something which like JOHNNY MERA NAAM has never been replicated....and cannot be!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Film Awards
Got an opportunity of seeing the Star Screen Awards last evening. Usually it is always IIFA or Filmfare which usually rule the awards season due to their production values, locales (IIFA) etc. But must say, this year it seems to be a difficult one, first with the Apsara Awards finally coming off age with a brilliant show. Now, saw the Star Screen Awards last night, and what a show! The set, the feel, the acts of the show were different.
Shahid Kapoor, hosting was a gem, but his segment with Shahrukh Khan was the highlight of the show. It was just brilliant to see the 'chemistry' between the stars.
Madhavan did a good job, along with Omi Vaidya, who is milking in his success like nobody's business, well deserved though.
The jokes were good, even though they did bring out the truth, it was much more classy in its presentation, unlike last year where the 2 comperes thought that the only way to crack a joke was to be rude to the person on stage or in topic. Shahid's Aamir act, will be one of the best for some time to come. Likewise, SRK and Shahid's stint about 'copying' styles, was fantastic.
Mr. Bacchhan proved once again, that whenever he is on stage, you do not see anyone else! Be it the promotional Teen Patti dance, or when he came to collect the Jodi No.1 award, your eyes cannot see SRK, SK at all, forget AB Jr.
Katrina's item was very good, fortunately the dance tracks that she had last year, helped her performance that much more.
Kareena in comparison was not so great last night. Maybe it just shows your true 'star power' when one can enthuse that life in the performance and take it to the another level, or hold your own compared to other 'star' performers.
Bipasha's act was nice, it was a unique way of presenting the 5 Best Film Nominees, but her dance not so great.
Javed Akthar's Lifetime Achievement Award was another highlight of the show. For once I felt, that the organisers, and I speak with regards to all award shows, had got the right people to award him, Yash Chopra and Amitabh Bacchhan. Javedsaab's speech was not only from the heart, but it was truly inspirational.
I always have this complaint with award shows, the people who come to present the awards, do not justify the recipient's talent at all. I mean, with all due respect, AB Jr. & Ash are hardly the people fit enough to present a Best Actor's trophy. They make a good couple, but that's it. That is one aspect all our award shows should start thinking about, because even though the Oscar format is good, of last year's winners giving this year's awards, in our case that does tend to get a little difficult as our 'presenters' depend mainly on whether they have any releases coming up.
But yet once again, must say, if SRK & Shahid's segment was the highlight of the hosting segment, in the dance performances, it was none other than SALMAN KHAN who stole the show. His performance was not only lively, but it showed that he was thoroughly enjoying himself with the children performing with him. That is what differentiates a star from the rest.
With respect to the winners, I guess one more or less knows that the Best Actress will rotate amongst Priyanka (Kaminey), Vidya (Paa) and Kareena (3 Idiots/ Kurbaan) but thought even Katrina's performance in APKGK was deserving.
Likewise for the Best Actor, it will be GOD (Paa), Shahid (Kaminey) or Ranbir (APKGK/Wake up Sid)
Well am sure now Filmfare and IIFA have a lot to think and plan about.
Shahid Kapoor, hosting was a gem, but his segment with Shahrukh Khan was the highlight of the show. It was just brilliant to see the 'chemistry' between the stars.
Madhavan did a good job, along with Omi Vaidya, who is milking in his success like nobody's business, well deserved though.
The jokes were good, even though they did bring out the truth, it was much more classy in its presentation, unlike last year where the 2 comperes thought that the only way to crack a joke was to be rude to the person on stage or in topic. Shahid's Aamir act, will be one of the best for some time to come. Likewise, SRK and Shahid's stint about 'copying' styles, was fantastic.
Mr. Bacchhan proved once again, that whenever he is on stage, you do not see anyone else! Be it the promotional Teen Patti dance, or when he came to collect the Jodi No.1 award, your eyes cannot see SRK, SK at all, forget AB Jr.
Katrina's item was very good, fortunately the dance tracks that she had last year, helped her performance that much more.
Kareena in comparison was not so great last night. Maybe it just shows your true 'star power' when one can enthuse that life in the performance and take it to the another level, or hold your own compared to other 'star' performers.
Bipasha's act was nice, it was a unique way of presenting the 5 Best Film Nominees, but her dance not so great.
Javed Akthar's Lifetime Achievement Award was another highlight of the show. For once I felt, that the organisers, and I speak with regards to all award shows, had got the right people to award him, Yash Chopra and Amitabh Bacchhan. Javedsaab's speech was not only from the heart, but it was truly inspirational.
I always have this complaint with award shows, the people who come to present the awards, do not justify the recipient's talent at all. I mean, with all due respect, AB Jr. & Ash are hardly the people fit enough to present a Best Actor's trophy. They make a good couple, but that's it. That is one aspect all our award shows should start thinking about, because even though the Oscar format is good, of last year's winners giving this year's awards, in our case that does tend to get a little difficult as our 'presenters' depend mainly on whether they have any releases coming up.
But yet once again, must say, if SRK & Shahid's segment was the highlight of the hosting segment, in the dance performances, it was none other than SALMAN KHAN who stole the show. His performance was not only lively, but it showed that he was thoroughly enjoying himself with the children performing with him. That is what differentiates a star from the rest.
With respect to the winners, I guess one more or less knows that the Best Actress will rotate amongst Priyanka (Kaminey), Vidya (Paa) and Kareena (3 Idiots/ Kurbaan) but thought even Katrina's performance in APKGK was deserving.
Likewise for the Best Actor, it will be GOD (Paa), Shahid (Kaminey) or Ranbir (APKGK/Wake up Sid)
Well am sure now Filmfare and IIFA have a lot to think and plan about.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
RANN
A lot of people did check with me, which of the two promising movies should they watch this weekend, the cool, rustic love triangle, or the supposedly comeback venture of an entertaining director - actor duo. My suggestion to all was the latter.
Maybe it is my bias towards him, but then who doesnt have a bias for Amitabh Bacchhan. Hence, inspite of being in Chennai and leaving the company of two wise magi, I went and saw Rann.
The story is narrated in a very simple manner. Although for any avid movie buff or a regular RGV fan, one can tend to predict certain aspects of the film (Jay Malik's suicide was expected since Yasmin had a terrace flat.) But lets leave all that aside and try and evaluate Rann for what it is.
Here is a RGV film, which is not trying to highlight the dark side of the news industry (a la Madhur Bhandarkar) but he presents his story with the news channels trade as a background. The writing is simple but the screenplay I feel could have been tighter in places, especially post interval.
The cinematography by Amit Roy is commendable. Not because of anything else, but the fact that he has dared to shoot the movie in the way it has been shot. Not withstanding the by now standard RGV camera angles, the movie has been shot differently. At times it feels very nice, but sometimes too much of something also tends to get boring. But you cannot count that as a negative because had he changed the treatment half way through, then he would have been blamed for inconsistency. But I did like the cinematography.
The background score is fantastic. I have heard the songs of Rann and some of them are worth listening to repeatedly, mainly due to the lyrics. Kanch ke, Sikkon ki Bhook, Rann Hai are 3 fantastic songs and have been placed very well in the film.
The director's victory, in this case, comes across in the way he has managed to extract good performances from the entire cast. Besides Simone Singh and Gul Panang (looking gorgeous) everyone else has had a well etched out character, making it all the more easy for the actors to perform effortlessly.
Neetu Chandra puts in a decent show, the horror in her eyes in the climax is well portrayed.
Suchitra Krishnamurty also delivers an exellent performance as the COO of the news channel.
Ritesh Deshmukh, moving away from his favourite comic genre, has given a first rate performance. He has shown that if given a good meaty role, he can act. Though at times, his expressions tend to get repetitive, but he is showing that he is improving.
Rajpal Yadav does complete justice to his character. His performance is impeccable.
Rajat Kapoor once again lives upto his reputation. His portrayal of the wannabe industrialist tycoon is excellent. The evil shows in his eyes and that speaks volumes about his performance.
Paresh Rawal, teaming up with RGV after a long time and playing the 'baddie' after a long time on screen, comes up yet again with an excellent performance. He brings about fear, loathe and menace in his character so well, that you just dont want him to leave the screen.
Sudeep (Phoonk), has the major chunk of the role and lives upto the expectations. His breakdown scene makes one feel for him, although he is the only 'grey' character in the movie. All the rest are either creamy white or jet black.
Amitabh Bacchhan has a relatively small role in terms of screen time, but when it comes to screen presence, he eats all the actors on the screen. Amitabh once again proves why he is nothing short of GOD of Bollywood. RGV has used him very well in the role of the idealistic Media Moghul. You just dont want the movie to end because one expects more of Mr. Bachhan.
But, according to me, the real person who steals the show, one whose performance you come back remembering fondly, is Mohnish Behl! He has got the role of a lifetime, and has shown that if given a proper character, he would repeat such mind blowing performances. Hope the award cartel remember him next year.
Comparisons to Sarkar in the initial half will be inevitable, especially the dining table scene, but thats not too much to crib about. There are certain glitches, which could have been avoided, but nevertheless, it was serious entertaining cinema.
A must watch for any RGV or AB fan and if both, why have you not seen it yet.
Maybe it is my bias towards him, but then who doesnt have a bias for Amitabh Bacchhan. Hence, inspite of being in Chennai and leaving the company of two wise magi, I went and saw Rann.
The story is narrated in a very simple manner. Although for any avid movie buff or a regular RGV fan, one can tend to predict certain aspects of the film (Jay Malik's suicide was expected since Yasmin had a terrace flat.) But lets leave all that aside and try and evaluate Rann for what it is.
Here is a RGV film, which is not trying to highlight the dark side of the news industry (a la Madhur Bhandarkar) but he presents his story with the news channels trade as a background. The writing is simple but the screenplay I feel could have been tighter in places, especially post interval.
The cinematography by Amit Roy is commendable. Not because of anything else, but the fact that he has dared to shoot the movie in the way it has been shot. Not withstanding the by now standard RGV camera angles, the movie has been shot differently. At times it feels very nice, but sometimes too much of something also tends to get boring. But you cannot count that as a negative because had he changed the treatment half way through, then he would have been blamed for inconsistency. But I did like the cinematography.
The background score is fantastic. I have heard the songs of Rann and some of them are worth listening to repeatedly, mainly due to the lyrics. Kanch ke, Sikkon ki Bhook, Rann Hai are 3 fantastic songs and have been placed very well in the film.
The director's victory, in this case, comes across in the way he has managed to extract good performances from the entire cast. Besides Simone Singh and Gul Panang (looking gorgeous) everyone else has had a well etched out character, making it all the more easy for the actors to perform effortlessly.
Neetu Chandra puts in a decent show, the horror in her eyes in the climax is well portrayed.
Suchitra Krishnamurty also delivers an exellent performance as the COO of the news channel.
Ritesh Deshmukh, moving away from his favourite comic genre, has given a first rate performance. He has shown that if given a good meaty role, he can act. Though at times, his expressions tend to get repetitive, but he is showing that he is improving.
Rajpal Yadav does complete justice to his character. His performance is impeccable.
Rajat Kapoor once again lives upto his reputation. His portrayal of the wannabe industrialist tycoon is excellent. The evil shows in his eyes and that speaks volumes about his performance.
Paresh Rawal, teaming up with RGV after a long time and playing the 'baddie' after a long time on screen, comes up yet again with an excellent performance. He brings about fear, loathe and menace in his character so well, that you just dont want him to leave the screen.
Sudeep (Phoonk), has the major chunk of the role and lives upto the expectations. His breakdown scene makes one feel for him, although he is the only 'grey' character in the movie. All the rest are either creamy white or jet black.
Amitabh Bacchhan has a relatively small role in terms of screen time, but when it comes to screen presence, he eats all the actors on the screen. Amitabh once again proves why he is nothing short of GOD of Bollywood. RGV has used him very well in the role of the idealistic Media Moghul. You just dont want the movie to end because one expects more of Mr. Bachhan.
But, according to me, the real person who steals the show, one whose performance you come back remembering fondly, is Mohnish Behl! He has got the role of a lifetime, and has shown that if given a proper character, he would repeat such mind blowing performances. Hope the award cartel remember him next year.
Comparisons to Sarkar in the initial half will be inevitable, especially the dining table scene, but thats not too much to crib about. There are certain glitches, which could have been avoided, but nevertheless, it was serious entertaining cinema.
A must watch for any RGV or AB fan and if both, why have you not seen it yet.
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