tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27480318123769873562024-03-13T21:04:23.598-07:00Hindi Films and What NotThis BLOG will try to do what most people feel but don't say it much, it will actually talk about movies and performances instead red carpets and kindergarten fights.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-31728901585135630552012-10-26T21:01:00.001-07:002012-10-26T21:02:15.018-07:00The If's And But's Of Cinema<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hindi cinema has now changed it's face all together. What was once family based, with wholesome entertainment based upon usually one or two standard formulas, has now gone into a transformation and emerged as the so called "WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT" usually based upon 3 or 4 formulas.<br />
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Different Cinema so as to speak is here no doubt, but we are so influenced by our history of films that the mindless and overly used formula still stays as it is. Every new film that we see is at that stage of evolution where we can still see our ancestors even though from the looks of it they seem like a new breed.<br />
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There are the absolutely unnecessary love angles which serve no purpose, break the flow of the film and to be honest there are no more beautiful locales left for our fearless couples to romance anymore. There is that incessant need from our writers(actually it's the producers who have this constant need but let's attribute the story to the writers for a change) to involve two human beings of the opposite sex into a forced and often irritating and unreal "romance".<br />
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The plot of the film will be interesting but half the time is spent in indulging in other aspects losing the focus and hence losing interest. This where the classic line comes in, "The Film was good but.....". This "but" has haunted the likes of me for a lifetime now. every film has that one unnecessary mole on it's face which instead of enhancing the beauty kind of drives the focus onto just removing it from it's place.<br />
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A good film does need one thing said well instead of ten things trying to fit in. Now that I have made a point here, I have to prove myself by showing some instances where you are convinced about it. This will happen like any 90's serial, in the next episode. See you then.....</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-43572045724747215432012-10-02T03:53:00.000-07:002012-10-02T03:54:17.454-07:00Director's Of Time: Madhur Bhandarkar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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OF all the better known directors, there is one director who seems to have a name always bigger than his films in stature. Madhur Bhandarkar is a great success story to look at and admire. Starting from a very humble video shop to a director of main stream Hindi Film Industry seems a filmy story in itself.<br />
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Starting his career in significance would be as the assistant director to the maverick director Ram Gopal Verma(maybe the next in line). He went on to direct a very lesser known film called Trishakti. But success was not to concede and very truly he went on to make his second film which deserves some applause and admiration, Chandni Bar.<br />
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Taking the reality of harsh and suburban lifestyle of that time frame, when people were making dramatic and flamboyant cinema, Madhur came up with a script which not only was real but also hard to digest. Creating an inspiration and hard hitting woman centric script in an age where women were only there to be kidnapped by the villains, was a real choice by a real director.<br />
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Arguably his best work was Chandni Bar because there were no expectations from him and he was just a new comer trying to make his mark.<br />
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He went on to direct two more films in the same league with great acting and a strong script with Satta and Aan, but Aan showcased his commercial inklings a bit too much for my taste.<br />
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Maybe the movie he is best known for is Page 3 which came out in 2005 and was critically and commercially successful. A script which can only be written by someone who is from that industry it showcased something that we all knew existed but were too shocked to see it on celluloid.<br />
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The pacing of that film was a bit off with some really unnecessary sequences thrown in to fill time. But overall a good film with very apt direction style and dialogues. For me the best delivery of that film was by the extremely talented and equally under rated Atul Kulkarni.<br />
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After the success of Page 3, Madhur seemed to have lost his thought process, trying to make movies which were in his theme but not from his heart. Corporate could have been his best film yet but horrible casting and a predictable and over the top story arc threw off the spectators and critics.<br />
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Fashion bought him success again but I felt it was the same story with a backdrop change. The story was again too puffed up and not very close to reality of things. Caricatures were more prominent than characters.<br />
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Jail, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and the very latest Heroine are all attempts by a director trying to achieve success and a "HIT" rather than trying to tell a story or even make a film( Dil Toh.....).<br />
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The one film which really struck a chord with me was Traffic Signal. A good film with good sequences and really a basic plot with simple characters. Believable cinema at it's best but with some filmy doses added along the groove. The most memorable sequence portrayed very beautifully was the climatic uprooting the signal where the entire premise of the film revolves around.<br />
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It showcased very beautifully the way people make a living in this city and how a family is growing on the streets, giving the city it's life. It aptly displays the helplessness and dependencies of people on the most inanimate objects which will not be even given a second glance at.<br />
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A movie which deserved much more but again lost out for some reason or other.<br />
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Madhur Bhandarkar is a very talented director with some wonderful skill for etching a script to touch the hearts of the audience. He has that grip on reality of things and should really stick to it without thinking much about success and failure. I say this for one simple reason, no one will forgive you for slipping us one more "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji".<br />
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Let others scream and dance their way to piles of money, after all your stories are about them dancing and you making a film out of it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-86515746835438517092012-08-19T03:31:00.000-07:002012-08-19T03:31:01.499-07:00The Men Behind The Chaos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A film is not comprised of only a select few people, it is always a joint venture. There is always a ateam who come together and workout how the film will hsape. In this team the directeor is the leader, it's his baby but there other aspects to the film other than just direction. These aspects even though are very crucial to the film, are often forgotten or down right taken for granted by the public. Nobody comes out of the theater saying how beautiful the film looked, with bright colors or dark atmosphere, this compliment is rarely heard even from established critics. This is because of negligence, in our industry all that glitters is gold. People who make the film are always secondary while the people who star in it are primary. This point is very evident in the recent passing from one of India's finest cinematographers Mr. Ashok Mehta.<br />
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Quite few people other than the people in the industry are aware of how brilliant this man is. His work mainly consisted of standing behind the camera dictating the look and feel of the film. This is the very first tone that sets the mood for any film, thus is the most important aspect when it comes to presentation of the film. But this like many other technical field is heavily ignored once the film is released, they don't even get a proper mention at award ceremonies. Always the filler awards are such awards which deal with the technical aspects of the film. This raises a concern over the lack of interest the film industry itself has in it's own life support system. These people are so crucial to a film that they have the ability to make or break the film.<br />
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Like editors the cameramen, the sound technicians, the make up artists, the background score, the writers, the dialogue writers, the screenplay writers are all ignored dimensions of a film. Hardly anyone acknowledges or appreciates them for a fine job they do. A film can never be complete without the expertise of such talent and these people are always on the back burner because the most important aspect is always the star in the film. I feel there should be awareness that a film not only works because the actors or the director but also because these people have given their best to it.<br />
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The point importantly, here is, that these aspects of a film are also an art form, I don't wish to undermine the actors but these technicians don't hold any less regard in my eyes. In accordance, I wish more respect be given by the industry itself to these technicians so that the general public learn from them and at least acknowledge and give credit to the people who deserve it. <b>Hat's Off to you for being the people who stand behind the film even when nobody stands behind you.</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-32450940454438584222012-08-17T20:32:00.000-07:002012-08-17T20:32:08.598-07:00New Blog Started<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In reverence I am a film lover irrespective of the language, of course! So it seems rather unjust to talk about hollywood in a blog which is about hindi films. So to justify that itch to talk about films in general but to steer clear of the confusion I will be starting a new blog which will deal with English films only. So I hope you enjoy and follow.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-85751551733590852682012-08-11T21:10:00.002-07:002013-02-13T19:58:54.679-08:00Ek Tha Tiger.......(Comment)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There is mass hysteria about a certain Mr.Salman Khan. The EID specialist if I may. And with great success we get great leeches who attach themselves to the success and leech some moolah out of it. So now the ever so starving multiplex owners have decided that it is not enough that we were being ripped already, that we need some more ripping, 12% to 16% more to be precise. What drives such unethical decisions is beyond me. Yes the film will be a success, yes people will go to watch it no matter what, yes Salman Khan will have another super hit for his EID release but what I beg to question is the way the general audiences are being taken for a ride. Why pay more than average cost?Why does it make any difference that it is releasing on a holiday so people will probably go to see it the day of it's release itself. Isn't this purely selfish and immoral tactics just to make more money! I believe if this is the approach towards the business than in general consumer justification why not pay us back the money when we don't like the film. It makes as much sense. So in name of this bullshit, Happy Tiger Hunting!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-67679541344871243612012-08-10T08:35:00.000-07:002012-08-11T10:12:43.965-07:00Drop That Popcorn Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let's talk about an actor whom I really like but in context of the real world I don't. Love him or hate him he will always be there, SRK. Now there have been some really fantastic moments with SRK on celluloid, even though he started his career copying Dilip Kumar out and out, he has developed his own style and aura about acting. One such moment that is worth mentioning according to my opinion is from a good film called Chak De India. No, before you jump to conclusions it's not the now famous Sattar Minute wala dialogue. That whole sequence is too repeatative for my taste. If you forget the video and listen just the audio of that scene you will clearly see that Shah Rukh has definitely been inspired by the brilliant voice modulation of the Sr.Bacchan. For me that was an ok sequence which I could have done without in the movie.Characters and situations have been used brilliantly in the film and I wish that the same would have been delivered for the seriousness of the finals. Never the less the moment that took my breath away was the climatic sequence where the team finally wins the championship. Again this was a cliche and we all came to see that as the movie progressed, but the most amazing part was obviously SRK. That one look of content on his face was absolutely ravishing. That look, of years of tarnish and burden being cleared of his shoulders takes my breath away. He is dignified in his persona but even he can't control his self composure at that moment and this is aptly portrayed by this actor. That emotion makes us connect with this character who is after all fighting for justice against the system but importantly against himself. His search for purity ends and he is baffled by the very thought of having nothing to justify to the world or to himself anymore. The way he fills his eyes with tears of jubilation and relief is something marvelous to look at. We all got sucked into that emotion and only an <b>ACTOR </b>can induce such pain in us and never a superstar. We feel his pain and suffering and his true happiness returning, that moment justifies all the follies in the film. I really wish SRK does such roles and dignify his own talent, he does not need a rubber suit or a mental illness to justify his stardom. That smile of feeling proud to be an athlete, a coach, a man, an above all an Indian is justification enough.<br />
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(If you think hollywood is better than the hindi film industry, then have a look at the climax scene of The Pursuit Of Happiness, Will Smith is brilliant in that scene and there is no comparison here, but I will be biased and say that we have the better talent.)<br />
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I have many such many moments to share but some deserve to stand alone while some to deserve to stand in a crowd.<br />
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Anyone who has watched The Dark Knight Rises must have experienced what we like to call the awesome power of expected bullshit. Yes there is bullshit in the climax of that film, but it's good bullshit. Bullshit that you expect but don't want but are kind of accepting it because we suckers for happy endings. But I give credit to Christopher Nolan for making that attempt. He opted for the safe route with a twist which is now synonymous with him except Inception which I believe has literally left everyone hanging. Even the most sharpest of minds cannot deduce the ending of that film, simple reason being the end does not happen. We never see what actually happens and are so left to come to our own conclusions. What a clever way of ending a film and trusting the audience and their intelligence to come to their own conclusions. That defines confidence and knowing one's script. I remember seeing Inception and the theater was drop dead silent throughout the film even though it was packed. I was amazed as to how powerful this medium really is. A movie can really engross you if it conveys the right things. These are the times that make me think about those amazingly brilliant moments we have had on the big screen. These are moments which define the magic of cinema for me. We all love and accept this fact but are differed on the outtake of it all. Maybe it's time we take a look at some of these moments and understand what they signify.<div>
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Let's take for example a movie which has many of these brilliant moments. Lagaan. This movie is pure egotistical and really brash in it's approach. But I don't complain because it is filmed brilliantly, every moment has it's due and things flow freely and the tension is built up perfectly. Sitting in a single screen theater at the age of 13, I was amazed to see people shouting at the screen. This was the first time I saw such audience reactions and was a little carried by the energy. Patriotism was rising and everyone was really involved with the film. The climax is very predictable and well, really what we wanted to happen yet felt really good to watch and had an element of satisfaction. This film shows what dramatic moments can really achieve. Victory can never be justified by a worthless cause. The cause defines the victory and this victory was oh so sweet.</div>
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Sometimes we don't need dramatic music, overly obvious tension built up, and excessive emotional rain. Sometimes we need the moments which are subtle like Gulzaar saab's lyrics. They might not look much but pack the punch of a thousand poems. One such moment which I thought was brilliantly written and directed was when Ishaan is standing near the edge of his school compound. What damages can be done to the tender psychology of a child is clearly evident. The atmosphere is grimm and we know why he is standing there. Dejection and frustration is aptly portrayed. We want him to be saved, to be understood and in this scene we somehow feel pity and sad for the character. This is one of those crucial scenes which dictate the turning point of the film. He doesn't jump as he stopped by one of his friend's informing him of the new arts teacher and we know the hero has arrived. It is a cliched concept, we know it's Aamir at that point and he will save this child but the way its is driven to the audience is so subtle in it's approach that it adds a new dimension to the film. This moment somehow stayed with me after the film as well maybe it is a reflection of how society is harnessing the responsibilities of an adult on the child and destroying their childhood in the process. It speaks of depression and makes the audience feel that emotion with subtle storytelling.</div>
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Empathize for you all must be tired of sympathy by now. Imagine walking into a film titled "Nothing About Hitler" and as you cozy into your seat with a tub of non tasting popcorn in one hand and with an over sized industrial paint thinner called cola in the other. The film starts with the usual gusto and fanfare of glamour and a friendly dose of awe. But now the real part of the tale, what if the film titled above turns out to be the autobiographical take of Adolf himself. What purpose or point is it serving us with that title and projecting a film to be something it definitely isn't. Well let me not be one of our recent movies and come straight to the point or else Pritam is ready with mindlessly catchy tracks to be inserted rather mindlessly. Go away Pritam I don't need you, pester someone else with your music bank filled with other people's currency(inspiration indeed).<br />
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The point I am trying to make is very simple and can be explained in one line. Why is a film which is clearly about love stories and blatantly typical called I Hate Luv Stories! What is the difference between that movie and Cocktail? Both films have senseless titles(Cocktail being the bigger culprit. If they wanted a random name then why not name it something Indian like Biryani, at least I know what biryani tastes like), both films have three people in an emotinallly driven script where love prevails in the end and sacrifices are made(Oh I forgot sarcasm cannot be conveyed through writing), both have good songs which have beautiful scenic backgrounds which really defeats the purpose because half the time I was more interested in the background than the actors (trying to) dancing in front of it, both have really good characters who are literally dropped mid way(not the leads, they are way too under talented to not be on screen all the time, they do need the practice, right!) and last but not the least we definitely have caricatures of cool party going crowd, who for some reason are transformed completely by the end and I can't determine whether it's the script or their ability to self judge their acting skills. Maybe the schedule was too long and the actors forgot how they portrayed their characters in the initial scenes. Ah yes, my point here is, why are we being subjected to the same story again and again. Haven't we learned enough through cinema through the years that the hero always wins and if he doesn't he is the one who is sacrificing, so he still wins.<br />
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My question is how many takes can there be on one story! Have they finally run out of idea's? Every love story out there is still basically a love story no matter what you do to it. Just adding some different country(in the above films South Africa was also common, so I guess they did consult with each other), having different actors, changing the scenario by a hair, are these little tricks just enough to rehash a given story! I mean at least get decent actors who understand acting and are not part of the film just because they look good. Such actors can't be left alone on the screen to act, maybe that's why Cocktail was U/A because we had Deepika trying to act drunk through out the film, this performance really needs parental guidance or else the kids will scared to death from the bad acting. But who really listens to us anymore, it is really the irony of substantial proportions that a domain of the industry(Marketing) which solely relies on understanding the needs of it's consumers can't actually understand what we really want to see. Thank God for such epic stupidity that still prevails with an MBA in hand and money to back a so called DIRECTOR with a so called fail proof script or else I wouldn't have anything to complain about.<br />
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I can assure you, no matter how disconnected from reality you may be there is always that one moment which can alter you and zap you back into coherence. That moment was last week when my and the only superstar of our industry left us all. One moment that brings you back to earth and redefines what life really means. Nothing is permanent, like his stardom and like our lives.<br />
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There are always those people that you see around you everyday, who arouse this feeling inside you, which makes you like them instantly. This feeling cannot be explained, it is just a different feeling for all of us. My superstar was that person for me. I don't know what I liked about him but I really admired and adored him. No other screen actor has been able to induce such an enigma about himself more than this man. Maybe that's why I cant explain what it is that drove people to him. Maybe it is something different in him or maybe it was his destiny.</div>
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Whatever it was it still remains in our hearts and will live on forever. There are certain things which are felt rather than spoken or written, I hope you feel what I want to convey here. I don't want to talk about what a great actor he is. I don't want to talk about how wonderful his career has been. That has already been said and accepted. What I really want to talk about is how his life has left an example for all of us. The way this man rose to stardom and was loved by millions. So much love cannot be borne by fragile shoulders. He carried this weight of expectations and held it high with responsibility. So much so that it consumed his entire life. With such great adoring masses it was a sacrifice made on his part to live up to that stature of fan following. Always wanted to please his followers rather than himself. The higher you rise the harder you fall. Maybe that fall would have destroyed any other individual, but this man was something else. Basking in his fall he reinvented himself to a degree not fathomable. How does one man remain so calm in such a life altering storm. Maybe it is grit or determination to rise again. But this is why he was a cherished individual, maybe the very foundation of this man was loved so much rather than the character that he portrayed through out his life. He was never the flamboyant superstar a rather silent entity , which is a rare treat these days. In a world where everyone wants to be number one and claims to be the same, this man in his prime accepted that his time had come to give up that very lucrative position. This was done with grace and poise something severely lacking in today's times. Maybe the word superstar more justifies the attitude rather than films he is starring in.</div>
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A piece of cake can well be overeaten if you like the taste. But this man offered us just the right amount. Neither full nor hungry, perfection personified. It is not always about how many fans one has, not about how much money you make and definitely not about how many hits you have, in the end what matters is what you really are inside. For being who is and being a SUPERSTAR I say thank you.</div>
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There is a famous song by the great band of Pink Floyd called Another Brick In The Wall. This song treats us to the education system as a downgrading and discriminating factor in our lives. It's an open take and not a biased judgmental opinion. It is somewhat dark in it's rendition. This song has changed an entire generation and really questioned something which is now a curse but was meant to be a blessing. Written many decades ago but is still more relevant than ever. But for the sake of this article, let's look at the phrase "Another Brick In The Wall".<br />
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What this phrase signifies for this generation maybe a lot of things but primarily talking about films it signifies another film in this industry. That is what what I feel about every other film that releases any given Friday. Every film you seem is different, has that entertainment quotient which some justify as <b>TIME PASS. </b>This is merely a marketing and promotional jargon induced in our minds so that we can bare to watch crap which actually belongs in dumpster rather than the glorious big screen. These films are marketing pundits' test of endurance and so far they are succeeding. A prospective bride is not made up so much when compared to what these films are made up to be. That is the reason this now a science of fooling people in accepting anything. I don't say all that we see on screen is crap, but an over driven revenge drama with absolute screen time of nothing but utter nonsense should be a film. All such films go on to be mega success but that does not imply that they are good films. Why I used the title that I used is evident after say a month after any of such film's release. It is completely forgotten. This is my primary concern. Why if it is indeed such a good film is it gone from the memory so quickly. Think about it. You often find yourself so excited for a film's release, you make sure you get the over priced tickets before time, on the day you watch the film with the over priced tub of stale popcorn and a carbonated detergent and are not satisfied but somewhat happy by the screening. You come out of the theater not quite happy and not quite dejected. after a few days you get excited about some other film's trailer you watch while having your lovely home made dinner and the cycle continues. Some of the film's have sequels but you don't quite remember which had what story even though you liked both the films. This is classically due to mass propaganda and marketing. this is a disease of sorts which is changing the very aspect of the word films in this country. Big banner and big stars and big numbers are all we are bombarded with so as to make an impression on our minds which tends to justify absolutely anything.They are like the houses seen from a moving train, they come and they go. <span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Maybe that's why these so called films are just another brick in the wall, a wall which will soon collapse under it's own weight, for we can only take so much of this so called ENTERTAINMENT.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-89256457268712646222012-07-04T09:07:00.002-07:002012-07-04T09:08:30.139-07:00The art of opening.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNKQfpOHzhY/T_RdayrbxDI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Au8HXf_L1bU/s1600/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNKQfpOHzhY/T_RdayrbxDI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Au8HXf_L1bU/s1600/download.jpg" /></a>If ever you see a piece of art, it usually signed by the artist. This imprints the sort of stamp for the artist. Similarly every film has it's artist sign the film by doing something different on it, which signifies something unique. Now for the film I always have this habit of noticing how they execute the opening sequence or credits(which ever is given the preference). As many may have noticed this is usually a treat in hollywood classics like The Godfather with that fantastic opening sequence with no background music and plain dialogues which really built up the mood with subtlety. Or that great narrative in Scarface which gives the film it's base and somehow sets the tone with that really catchy theme. Or the brilliant Catch Me If You Can opening credits. Or one of my favorite narrative opening sequence of A Clockwork Orange. The list goes on for quite awhile.<br />
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Some of the films have used music and narration to open their films. This is again an effective method if the voice over has the credibilty of attaching emotions with the narration. This style really draws the spectator in for a simple reason, as to we don't see the narrator and an intrigue is instantly formed. But sometimes silence is the best narrator, this is widely showcased in this simple yet somehow very poignant opening sequence from one of the best films by a very talented director Shekhar Kapoor. He chooses a very non dramatic way to open his film and introduces his actors with a haunting music which is used very heavily through out the film. This piece of music is well placed and well timed as it explodes rather than soothes. You feel the film's tone from the very opening scene. Excellent opening sequence for my taste.<br />
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Talking of directors of this age, I have seen a trend in directors to start their films on an off note or a simple narrative. A fine example would be the opening of Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, which had an interesting narrative and a new kind of opening credits presentation. The opening sequence of Kahaani was also different and well executed. The really wild opening of Gangs Of Wasseypur was a brilliant stroke, with ultra violence with no form of explanation for the motivation or any of the characters. I feel this kind of opening is like throwing the audience in the deep end on their very first day of swimming classes. Either they learn to swim or...<br />
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The art of opening of a film is so crucial because it's human tendency to form impressions quickly. A good opening is like the friendly greeting before a hearty meal, it may not mean much but makes the meal ever so pleasant.<br />
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Anurag Kashyap, one man who can definitely claim to make "DIFFERENT" cinema. We do not expect him to make run of the mill, trying to be different yet is just a hair of a variation from the the classic formula, nonsensical and sometimes downright painful, cinema. So expecting some of the brilliance of NO SMOKING which went heavily under appreciated or the new approach take of DEV D, I went in with expectations rather than an neutral mindset. As the movie begins we see a very interesting opening sequence of a house unknown being raided by the fire power exhibited by only the military. Very powerful and the good part being the reason not being explained at all, I like when a movie opens to an unconventional take.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The movie then progresses to a 45 minute historical setup of the coal mine mafia and it's roots from the very beginning. This is somewhat of a lag and is very confusing to say the least. For beginners we are bombarded by characters and plot lines which determine the course of the film and yet the intensity or motivation is definitely lacking. The film assumes that we are understanding the characters and their way of life, this is one mistake which I feel should have been rectified. But the upside being that we are presented by excellent actors playing these characters. This is what really uplifts the film from the very beginning, whatever new person that you see on screen is believable and realistic enough to actually connect to. This is what we expect from Anurag who has always relied heavily on realistic yet very extraordinary characters. The plot of the film is revenge and very filmy if I may. But as you expect the film to be a story of this revenge , it surprises you by putting everything else in it's way, so much so that the main plot is seemed to be lost until the very last scene.</div>
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The film takes all the turns which are not expected, we have wives, children, mistresses, more children, infidelity, even more children, wayward hand made guns and bombs(really funny even thought it is such a serious take on reality), a sort of gang war, a human meat shop, a distinct village power play, polticians, police and everything in there which makes for interesting viewing. But there is one major drawback of having so many ingredients in a recipe. The quantity and the sequence should be perfect or else it can be a disaster. Yes the plots are interesting, yes the gaali's are magnificent (sometimes forced and added as a gimmick), yes the characters are brutal and violence is resembling a Quetnin Tarantino film but the mix is just not right. Some of the sequences are really forced and dragged (prime example being the mistress track), it really breaks the flow of the film and really sometimes is boring to watch. Some of the plots are really wasted and make for no sense in this part (yes this is a prequel, there is a sequel to this movie). The dialogues are also sometimes lacking a certain luster which rustic India is all about. The plot was so complex till the end that the climax to this movie really feels abrupt and seems the writer decided that the budget would over spill so lets just wait for a sequel. I hate such movies which built up a story just to make the sequel more interesting, which makes the first film having no point what so ever to say. </div>
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I have a special mention here to say something about the great casting of this film, it has used it's talent to the fullest. The characters are not the usual mix but are different with not all being cast as good and bad. The writing and portraying of them are really hand in hand and it make for fun viewing when your judgement about someone does not hold true from scene to scene. The stand out performance is obviously by Manoj Bajpai who delivers to his potential but somewhere I believe, could have been given more space to develop on screen rather than over the narrative. He has successfully shown(AGAIN) that he is an excellent actor. Very powerful and demanding on screen, this actor really takes off with this role. Another mention goes out to the actor who surprised me known as Jaideep Ahlawat who plays the father to Manoj's character. This was a fine performance by this actor even though he gets very little screen time and dialogues. He has great potential and should be given a fair platform in his career. </div>
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As a child I like the rains a lot, don't get me wrong the grammar is perfect. It provides something of a relief for us who live in a heat stricken city for many a days which seem like an eternity. It symbolizes the reward for being patient with a little bit of harshness. It represents the blossoming of joy and happiness for the child like enthusiasm for some of us. In accordance to people who drive, it also symbolizes their hopes being wiped away, for each year we are promised and each year we are dejected(like recent Ramu films, only difference being the frequency and impact of dejection). All those ill effects apart I feel that this is one season which seems more magical to me than any other. It has that sense of cinematic poise, provoking some emotions which you did not realize prevailed in that sometimes heartless soul. This is one season which can melt away even the most stone like hearts. That's why this is one season which is used the most on our screens to accentuate the mood or sometimes just to get things going on between lovers. Here I would like to mention two of my favorite rain moments which represent something magical.<br />
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Let's start with by far the most famous song and deservedly the most remembered rain sequence, the ever so graceful cinematic moment for Hindi cinema, Pyaar Hua....... Yes this is by far the moment everyone knows and everyone admires. I have to say this is a classic moment, cinematic brilliance and will always be close to people who believe in cinema. I don't need to say anything about this moment on celluloid for there is none left to say. So let's not speculate, let's not digress, let's not even admire, let it astonish and let it represent, a message for everyone , even we can be original.<br />
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Another classic moment for me and maybe representing one of the most beautiful woman ever to live with utmost justification is that moment in Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. This is a great song with a rhythm which was very ahead of it's time and both of them with fantastic chemistry. I just adore the way it was shot on made for a really enthralling touch on an already masterpiece of a film. Sparks of romance are to be established like this and this sequence in it's essence has been copied for eternity in films.<br />
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Rains and romance have always been established and well executed on film for decades now. Prime examples being Zindagi Bhar nahi Bhoolegi Woh Barsaat ki Raat, again with Madhubala being drenched in rain and Bharat Bhushan falling for her with innocense which may not be accepted today. Bheegi Bheegi Raato Mein, having my favorite Rajesh Khanna doing his singular step to the ravishing Zeenat Aman in Ajnabee. Or the odd couple of Amitabh and Smita Patil in Namak Halaal dancing on a cart, brilliant and different. Another Amitabh moment in the rain is with Moushmi Chatterjee with my favorite song about the rain, Rim Jhim Gire Saawan in Manzil. I like the Lata version of this song more because of the rthym used and the rains. To the more recent one's Jiya Dhadak in Kalyug, Tum se hi in Jab We Met, Kaante nahi Katte in Mr.India and the list goes on.<br />
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Another fantastic moment worth mentioning is the moment of turmoil and helplessness filmed on one of the finest actors ever to live, Mr.Dilip Kumar. In one of his most memorable performances which came rather late in his glorious career in a film titled Mashaal. This film directed by surprisingly the king of romance films,Yash Chopra really reflected on the harshness of the Indian society and a man trying to fit in without giving up on his morals. This film is still relevant in today's time and age and is one of my favorite Anil Kapoor performances. Here torrential rains have reined havoc on the city and Dilip Kumar's character is trying to get his dying wife to the hospital. A really dramatic and genuine moment of sheer helplessness and sorrow, the rain is used without any flair but adds perfectly to the atmosphere which turns dark and bleak. One of the finest examples of subtle writing and use of atmosphere to built up an emotion rather than aggressively provoking it. Javed Akhtar's solo script really is the supplement to this fine scene.<br />
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Good or bad the rains have been used like a tool or a piece of prop over the years in cinema. Some using it brilliantly some using it for absolutely no good reason. But whatever the case or whatever the need, it has been proven effective, time and tested if I may and that is the reason why this is one formula which fortunately will not change. So lets's sit back with a cup of tea, switch off your TV, look at the shadows cast by the clouds and let that special song playing in the back of your head bring rains of happiness and satisfaction for your soul.<br />
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There was a great city called Troy. It had great promise, a great leader and a beautiful future. It was destined for greatness, everything seemed perfect but as fate would have it good things don't last forever. A juvenile prince and his yearning for a love beyond his reach led to the downfall of not only his city but also his own life and the life of many others. This story has a very slight relevance about the man i am speaking of today, a certain Mr.Vivek Oberoi. I say this for a simple reason that this young actor exploded onto the scene with the fabulously portrayed "Chandu", in one of Ram Gopal Verma's better films Company. Everyone including me was astounded by this actor who not only looked the part but also acted with sincerity and a sense of innocence expected of the character. Now at this point we had people look up to him and say that he was the next superstar in the making. Finally we had an actor who longed for substance, started with a character role and like the everlasting Bhiku Mhatre would be remembered for his flair rather than style. There was promise somewhere made, that felt right. He was the next big thing, all he had to do was play characters which suited his style and stay with the flow of things. He had to speak of only one rival in terms of age and debut time, Hrithik Roshan.<br />
So he followed his act with another film with another Ramu film tited "Road"(I smell a compulsion rather than choice in this case). This film had the real Bhiku(Manoj Bajpai) but failed miserably and some hopes did die with those rather empty theater seats. But still we kept our hopes up and running and he delivered with a above average performance in Saathiya. It was a huge hit with the general audiences but more so with people who thought they were in love and at the end of the film they were reassured by one SRK and a total "filmy" ending. Accepted he was more than decent in the film, portraying the most safe character for a new comer to play. But the second half brought some of the acting skills to play, which unsatisfactorily were not explored.<br />
The films which followed after this hit were merely a run of the mill formula films. But one film really sparked that wonderful flavor only an actor with inhibited skills to portray can cook up, yes i am talking about the film which was supposed to be his Zanjeer, DUM. Angry young man fighting a personified social issue of corruption and wrong doings, just wonderful premise, although tried and tested it should have worked. Everything was perfect with this greeting card of a film which everyone thought would open up the fragrance of a blossoming actor. I on a personal note have to establish the fact that this is by far a more poignant and in your face performance by any actor of the current lot(please spare me the fact that Hrithik did a similar act in Agneepath, this was a different time and space). His performance in this film really showcased his range as an actor, as if the script was written specifically keeping him in mind. But destiny never plays fair it seems, the film which was supposed to make him ended up breaking him. Here the promise was broken, his claim to superstardom was lost and he ended up being the second hero to the bigger star.<br />
After this debacle, his personal life ended up being more interesting than his films(I hope the connection to the reference that i gave in the beggining is now established). People forgot he was an actor first and started treating him like their own money making marketing machine. He was literally toyed by the media, like being cajoled by an adult to eat your broccoli when you were a kid. His personal life obviously destroyed his professional life and things were not seeing to bright for this once potential number one.<br />
He followed up with disastrous films both critically and in monetary terms(Kisna, Kyun Ho gaya na- which I am sure was scripted on location because nobody ij their sane minds would have written that,Fool n Final,...). He showed some dignity with the Maya character but it was too stylized and forced for my liking. But good talent cannot be hidden he again showed a brilliant performance for a loyal and humble character in Omkara, but the marketing was more concentrated on Saif’s haircut and his due appreciation was lost somewhere in that battle. If that film had the effect it should have had on his career maybe we would be seeing more of his acting.<br />
Now all is forgotten, he is forgotten, remembered sometimes because he plays the villain to his onetime competitor(Kkrish 3). I ask here is this a matter of what attitude you have in this industry or is it finally dependent on which people you attach yourself with. I say that this may be a reason for many a talents to vanish into thin air, potential greats to disappear and real actors to be limited to nonsensical second leads. But I believe the real reason is stated in this quote,” An actor is totally vulnerable. His total personality is exposed to critical judgment - his intellect, his bearing, his diction, his whole appearance. In short, his ego.”. I dare say don't make anymore promises for I don' have the courage to see them go to waste once again. I rest my case.<br />
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I will be honest with you, I haven't seen Shanghai yet. So I cant pass any judgement about it. But from all the reviews that are raving about how good the film is lets talk about this peculiar situation. I choose the word peculiar for one simple reason, when was the last time the script actually won a battle with the importance of actors, their costumes and useless, generic songs. From what i concur this film has the script as its lead character and you see characters in it rather than actors, has minimal background score(background score is a tough cookie for me, for the simple reason it can be a nuisance if not done with grace) but most importantly deals with a true social issue rather than a relationship of two obviously rich, portrayed as poor people. I have to ask the question has the time finally come where people don't want girls dancing in bikinis and stripping themselves of any ounce of dignity just for that five seconds in the spotlight! Has the audience finally come to terms that a good story well told does not require a Khan to make it a hit! Or is it the case where this was always what the audience wanted but due to mass marketing and false propaganda we were subjected to ENTERTAINMENT under the pretense that this is our definition of it! A tight script with not everything being blatantly being exposed as if written with a 5 year old audience as its target(obvious assumption looking at any so called masala film of today), is all that we need. So with many films being declared as hits and even making good profit we may finally begin to see a new breed of directors and writers who wish to genuinely write something different rather than rehashing a hollywood movie(how does STEP MOM work in India????). So lets hope for hope's sake that this is the beginning of something new and exciting rather than a one of situation. Because to be honest with the world I cant take any more concoction of north Indian phrases for women.....</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-58057789605557677102012-06-06T09:16:00.000-07:002012-06-06T09:17:22.383-07:00Who is the silent superstar??? This AJAY DEVGN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Whenever i hear about superstars, i always hear about the three khan's, Hrithik and maybe Ranbir. Yes accepted these guys are suoerstars or even mega stars but in this circus of people shouting out that they are the best, there is a SILENT SUPERSTAR looking over his shoulder and demanding his stardom without uttering a word. This is AJAY DEVGN. <br />
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Started as a pure action hero, Ajay never looked the superstar material. He had many successful films to his credit early in his career(his debut being a super box office success) but he never had that DDLJ happen for him. Alwasy there but not quite there many people were confused about their preference about him. I remember people always keeping him second fav on their list. With his talent and in many films that talent wanted to explode but it quite didnt. But lady luck has a big reward for patience and perseverance.<br />
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His turning point like all say is Sanjay Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chughe Sanam, as the super calm and super good guy, who willingly gives up on his love for the fulfillment of his love's love. What an irony! But for me this film is a mere backlash of this fine actor, redefining his style. His real turning point as an actor is and always will be the socio-religious drama ZAKHM(1998).<br />
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This film redefined what people thought about this actor as an actor, it certainly did change my perception. He was fabulous in this film. This lead to superb acting roles in The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Gangajal,Yuva and so on. He had that genre for himself, a sort of type cast but of a glorious kind. He did his share of masala films but they were forgettable or were even bad for my taste. But with the Golmaal series he changed the game once again. When people were talking about how fit SRK was for Om Shanti Om i was thinking to myself, why is no one talking about how great Ajay is looking. Well thats the way it was but eventually people have accepted that Ajay Devgn is a superstar and not only a serious actor.<br />
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Hopefully he has the sense to not give into commercial inklings(Singham) and be aware of his own acting skills which can really light the screen up(without the quintessential item song or ill placed, foreign localled, generic romantic number).<br />
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In this industry where everyone is shouting or fighting i hope this man dignifies himself and his well wishers as he has always done, by remaining silent and yet being heard the most............ </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-54064336594733919992012-06-01T10:55:00.001-07:002012-06-01T10:55:53.417-07:00Sometimes a crowd can lift a movie beyond CRAP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I remember watching one of the most horrible films of all times "CASH"....... and i shamefully accept that i had a lot of fun on that screening. The obvious question in every mind right now is HOW????? Well the answer is more astounding than surprising i would say. A great set of people who could tell that the film was a piece of crap and that the only way to make it more enjoyable would be to scream obscenities at the screen, Verbal and physical gestures at absolute pointless scenes and the ever so entertaining "one line sexual euphemism" at every line delivered or any and or every physical action done by any actor. Why does it be human tendency to laugh at something which is not funny yet is supremely tickles the funny bone when directed with great timing and enthusiasm towards something which is universally accepted piece of.... Well that is what makes a good film, i guess. It is when it gets the audience involved(intentionally like 3 idiots or unintentionally like CASH). But in that context this movie has to be classified as a classic but we will ease off our medication and not let anything of that sort happen. But my point here is simple sometimes its better to watch a film which is total waste of time and effort(on both the makers and viewers part) provided we have an enthusiastic and funny crowd. Just goes to show in INDIA talent is universal..... GO FIGURE.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-65862601354194365622012-06-01T08:06:00.000-07:002012-06-01T08:39:10.324-07:00Yes we need to be Rowdy.......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Please dont go by the title of this article that i am writing. I am not promoting Rowdy Rathore, not for monetary or ethical reasons. All i am saying that yes we need to be rowdy. What is exactly Rowdy you ask???? Well it's simple, it's being really in your face and direct. That is what we as intelligent audiences' need to be today. I dont say dont make "ENTERTAINING" cinema, make them, but keep them decent enough for the thinking brain. Lets be rowdy about this. lets make a stand about this. lets change what the filmmaker of today thinks about us. Change their perception of entertainment altogether. Lets look at the classic Hera Pheri, real and entertaining..... Why not round up that level of talent and funny into another film??? So lets get ROWDY........<br />
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-13898170934085082462012-05-30T20:59:00.000-07:002012-05-30T21:09:56.074-07:00One great thing about Housefull 2.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I watched or rather suffered through Housefull 2 a few days back. It was not pleasant by any means but i do give credit to the people who wrote the script for being original about it. The performances are down right horrible and are bad even by Indian Ham Standards (coz even hamming requires some talent). I would especially like to say that John in this movie is more horrible than Dino Morea in all his movies.<br />
But there is a silver lining here, for every bad actor cast (Asin,John,actress 2, actress 3,etc) there are three legends in the movie who really tilt the balance in the favor of the movie. I would like to talk about my idol, the great Mithun Da. He was the saving grace of the film by delivering an excellent performance once again. I am so used to seeing him blend into his roles now that i felt he must have been the most comfortable actor on the set delivering his lines. Thank god for Sajid's good sense of judgement and giving the three legends ample of screen time but i was left wanting for more of the three together. I believe he could have straight skipped two songs and given that screen time to Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor's interaction scenes which were clearly a joy to watch. I hope they work together again.....Fingers crossed.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-67846759302425948002012-05-28T08:47:00.002-07:002012-05-28T08:47:28.458-07:00Is Aamir Khan the sensible one......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Of the three Khans out there( i am excluding Saif for a simple reason he has not done any TV show and he's too busy somewhere else) Aamir is the only one to come out with a TV show which is not another money making scheme. Of all the three Salman and SRK both had shows which were gameplay shows which is fine by me but with such reach and popularity has Aamir Khan taken the intelligent and righteous route. I am not denouncing the other two but purely speaking on aspect of ethics and social awareness regarding in choice of what shows to present on TV. This special show has sparked a new light in a country blinded by other lights which spark only of money and/or entertainment.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-82070006474569064622012-05-28T08:32:00.000-07:002012-05-28T08:32:31.652-07:00Who's Rowdy this friday?????<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was wondering how many people out there are actually excited about watching Rowdy Rathore this weekend. Rowdy Rathore is Prabhu Deva's second film as director, first being wanted. Wanted was a commercially successful film but was not widely appreciated by critics. I personally did not like that movie and am sure that Rowdy will be somewhat on the same style. Its starring Akshay Kumar who has not had a very good run in the past couple of films with an exception of Housefull 2 but then again it was a multi starrer. I dont know the fate of RR but am sure the first day will be the key day for deciding it's fate.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06185904248033044782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748031812376987356.post-68711575592269862952012-05-28T03:55:00.001-07:002012-05-28T03:55:18.735-07:00Define ENTERTAINMENT......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">I
have been a fan of Sajid Khan since his Ikke pe Ikka days. I </span>don't know how old that makes me look or even how stupid
because I don’t know how many people actually saw that show. It was
a funny and witty show which showcased silly toilet humor (unfortunately once a
gig was inside a public loo) and a countdown to the chartbusters of that time.
This was a show which I liked a lot because it somehow entertained my childish
sense of humor and absolute silliness was my taste in comedy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Now
if you take that perception into account then you can state that now is the
time in the industry which should be catering to people exactly like me. But unfortunately
even I have to accept that tasteless comedy also has some taste after all. This
I say because I don’t know what this industry expects we are? At least I am not
12 anymore to laugh at some “hint” at homosexuality joke. Entertainment is now
acquiring a very wide scope of definition for the fact people are throwing
utter nonsense in the face of the audience and saying its well…..ENTERTAINMENT.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">How
de these talented directors justify this, by giving the time approved stamp of “THIS
IS WHAT THE AUDIENCE WANTS”. And somewhere even I have started believing, is
this what we really want….. Is this the state that we have achieved that we no
longer question anything, find logic in things or even plain right accept
practically anything that is thrown at us.
Hmm…. I don’t know who to blame for this mess, us or them. Maybe it’s
the selfish and evil CORPORATE or the blame them for absolutely anything the
POLITICIANS??????<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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