Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Kites - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Hrithik Roshan, Kangna Ranaut, Barbara Mori, Kabir Bedi, Nick Brown, Yuri Suri

Kites is an upcoming Hindi movie of Bollywood which releases in the direction of Anurag Basu. Kites movie is produced by Rakesh Roshan. The movie introduces Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori as the leading casts. Music director of Kites movie is Rajesh Roshan.

Kites definitely has an international appeal in terms of music. Songs will not dwell in you heart immediately but will start to sound wonderful after listening to it couple of times. Only 2 songs makes the good cut and both of them are by KK.

“Zindagi Do Pal Ki” song of Kites music is sung by KK. The song begins with slow-paced poetic lyric. Music of the song is also very thematic which tunes on “Jhankar” instrument. Music of the song is very different and new for listeners. Music of “Zindagi Do Pal Ki” is just like slow-paced blowing air.

“Zindagi Do Pal Ki (Remix)” song of Kites 2010 music is sung by KK. The remix version of song is also tunes on “Jhankar” instrument. Lyric of the song appears from background. Music of remix version is a little bit fast and blowing than its original version.

“Dil Kyun Yeh Mera (Remix)” song of Kites Album is sung by K K. The remix song also begins with slow-paced clapping music. Lyric of the song is inspired by western influence. The song tunes on instrumental band music. Lyric of the song is very unique and different from other soundtracks of Kites 2010 Album.

“Tum Bhi Ho Wahi (Remix)” song of Kites Hindi music is sung by Vishal Dadlani and Suraj Jagan. The song introduces “Jhankar” band music. Lyric of the song tunes in the background. The song introduces mix lyrics on fast-paced band music.

“Tum Bhi Ho Wahi” song of Kites music is also sung by Vishal Dadlani and Suraj Jagan. There is not much difference in both versions of songs. Both songs tunes almost on the same lyrics. Music of the song is also very similar to its remix version.

“Fire (English Version)” song of Kites Album is sung by Rajesh Roshan, Vishal Dadlani and Anushka Manchanda. The song begins with blinking music. The song introduces DJ music. It tunes on very fast instrumental music. “Fire (English Version)” song tunes on very fast-paced band music also. Music of the song is very compatible for Party night and Club music. Lyric of the song tunes on only background music. Music of the song is very focus and focal rather than its lyric.

“Fire” song of Kites music is sung by Anirudh Bhola and Anushka Manchanda. Both version of songs are almost same – remix and original.

“Kites In The Sky” song of Kites Album is sung by Hrithik Roshan and Suzan Demello. Lyric and music of the song is influenced by western music. The song is dedicated to the movie title. Music of the song also tunes on slow-paced “Jhankar” instrument.

“Dil Kyun Yeh Mera” song of Kites music is sung by K K. The song is also very similar to its remix version.

Kites Album has introduced total 9 soundtracks with its remix versions. Lyric and music of Kites Album is really very new for Indian listeners. Music and lyric of the movie is inspired by western culture. All soundtracks of Kites music are really very appreciating.

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01 - Kites (2010) - Zindagi Do Pal Ki@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Kites (2010) - Dil Kyun Yeh Mera@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Kites (2010) - Tum Bhi Ho Wahi@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Kites (2010) - Kites In The Sky@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Kites (2010) - Fire@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Kites (2010) - Zindagi Do Pal Ki (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Kites (2010) - Dil Kyun Yeh Mera (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Kites (2010) - Tum Bhi Ho Wahi (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
09 - Kites (2010) - Fire (English Version)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Ritesh Deshmukh, Jaqueline Fernandes, Farah Khan, Ruslaan Mumtaz, Satish Shah, Sonal Sehgal, Vishal Malhotra, Supriya Pilgaonkar

Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is an upcoming Hindi movie of Bollywood which is directed by Milap Zaveri. Music director of the movie is Sajid-Wajid. Lyrics of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai music has been composed by Sameer.

Sajid-Wajid touched a high with Veer but it seems they won’t be able to maintain that high for long. Still, Jaane Kahan se aayi hai is a bit better than their average work before Veer. The album has just four songs and two remixes which are more or less all okay. Here is a review.

Jaane Kahan se aayi hai is an average or slightly above average album where Sajid-Wajid seem to be trying hard to give variety and good music in a short album, but seem to falter at points. Still the album is worth a try and some of the songs can be heard and liked too. Pick: Keh do Zara.

“Keh Do Zara” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai music is sung by Rashid Ali. The song tunes on slow-paced band music. Lyric of the song is very different with English lyric. “Keh Do Zara” song is inspired by western music. Lyric of the song is really very unique and melody. Music of the song is also very appreciating which tunes on thematic lyric.

“Nacha Main” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai album is sung by Sonu Nigam and Soumya Raoh. The song tunes on fast-paced band music. Lyric of the song is also very fast on the band music. “Nacha Main” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai Hindi music has introduced very bold music just like disco.

“Keh Do Zara (Remix)” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai 2010 music is also song by Rashid Ali. Music of the remix version a little bit faster than “Keh Do Zara” original track. Lyric of “Keh Do Zara (Remix)” is also very fast in comparison of original track. Remix version of “Keh Do Zara” soundtrack is not much appreciating.

“Koi Rok Bhi Lo” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai 2010 album is sung by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan. Lyric and music of the song is very similar to “Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe” song of 3 Idiots music. The song tunes on very slow-paced music and poetic lyric.

“Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai album 2010 is sung by Shaan. The song is dedicated to the movie title. “Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai” song also tunes on band music. Lyric of the song is a little bit different from others.

“Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (Remix)” song of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai music is also sung by Shaan. There is no difference in both soundtracks – original and remix.

Overall, songs of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai music are average. Sajid-Wajid has tried to put something new only “Keh Do Zara” song. His effort is not very appreciating just like Veer music. Despite it, lyricist of Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai music – Sameer has tried to put something new in almost all songs.

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Hum Tum Aur Ghost - Movie Review

Read more! Cast :: Arshad Warsi, Dia Mirza, Sandhya Mridul, Boman Irani

It is often said, interesting ideas don't necessarily translate into enthralling celluloid experiences. That's what I realized, for the umpteenth time, as HUM TUM AUR GHOST concluded.

Hollywood has attempted several films wherein the living has been shown interacting with the dead. In fact, two decades ago, there was a mad rush to Indianize GHOST [Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg]. The fascination with the dead continues to haunt Bollywood to this date.

Arshad Warsi - who has been credited with the story of HUM TUM AUR GHOST - has denied that the film is inspired by GHOST TOWN. Yet, there're some similarities and that could be coincidental. So far, so good!

Now here's the hitch. The screenplay - the lifeline of any film - is what makes a film stand on its feet and in this case, HUM TUM AUR GHOST suffers due to inept writing. Ideally, the writers and director should've come to the point right away, but the film takes its own sweet time to come to the point and what comes across is also not enticing, barring a couple of attention-grabbing moments. By then, the viewer has already lost interest in the film.

The sole saving grace is the performances by the principal cast. Sadly, that's not enough!

For Armaan [Arshad Warsi], life was picture perfect. He has a doting girlfriend Gehna [Dia Mirza] and also a great job. But there's a problem: Armaan hears voices. Voices that torture him. Voices that disturb him. More importantly, voices that nobody else can hear.

Gehna is irritated with his weird behaviour. Add to that her father [Javed Sheikh] constantly berates him for his fondness for the bottle. No one seems to understand his predicament. What puzzles everyone is the fact that he talks to himself… or rather, he talks to people, who no one can see, simply because they don't live.

Soon, Armaan becomes aware of his special ability to connect with the dead. Equipped with a will to fulfil the wishes of these spirits who hound him, Armaan sets out on a mission to help out three souls - a child, an old man and a young woman.

Generally, most Hindi movies come to the point at the very inception. HUM TUM AUR GHOST also opens its cards at the very outset, but loses focus soon after. In fact, the moment you're told that Arshad can see the dead, you expect to embark on a journey you've never embarked upon earlier. But there's hardly any movement in the story after a captivating start.

No doubt, the concept is fascinating and had the writers concentrated on tackling the three stories that Arshad chooses to solve, and without wasting time on romance-n-songs, HUM TUM AUR GHOST would've been one journey you would've never forgotten.

The build-up to the first story - a dead kid asking Arshad to help his father - is simply missing. The second story - involving Boman Irani - could've been tackled far more expertly. The entire sequence in the bank is bizarre and far from funny. In fact, you wonder, did the writers run out of ideas at this point? Of course, the sequence thereafter - between Boman and his wife [Asawari Joshi] - is touching.

The third story - of a woman in search of her son - starts off very well, but midway through this story, the moment Arshad enters his father's house, the mystery never remains a mystery. You can predict what's in store next. The culmination to the film, although well shot, doesn't make the required impact either.

Director Kabeer Kaushik was entrusted with a great idea, but his team of writers blew it up into smithereens. The impact generated by a few worthy of note sequences gets evaporated as the film reaches its culmination, primarily because the writing doesn't hold. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is strictly okay. Ashok Mehta's cinematography is of top quality.

HUM TUM AUR GHOST has skilled performances, starting with Arshad, who's likable and believable. A complete natural, this is among his finest works. It's a new Dia you get to watch in this film. Not only does she look ethereal, but is exceptional in the acting department as well. Boman is tremendous, especially in the sequence when he's meeting his wife again. Sandhya Mridul doesn't get much to do. Zehra Naqvi is convincing. Shernaz Patel is wasted. Ditto for Tinnu Anand. Javed Sheikh is as usual. Asawari Joshi is perfect for her part.

On the whole, HUM TUM AUR GHOST is a terrible waste of a terrific idea. Disappointing!

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Housefull - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani, Randhir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta,Jiah Khan

Housefull is an upcoming Hindi movie of Bollywood which introduces Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone and Ritesh Deshmukh in lead role. Housefull Hindi movie releases on 30th April, 2010. Housefull 2010 movie is based on romantic comedy. Music of the movie is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

“Oh Girl You’Re Mine” song of Housefull music is sung by Tarun Sagar, Alyssa Mendonsa and Loy Mendonsa. The song starts with harmonium instrument. There is eco song from background. Music of the song is very slow in the beginning but soon it turns into bold. Lyric of the song is also very different like its music.

“Papa Jag Jayega” song of Housefull Hindi music is sung by Neeraj Shridhar, Amitabh Bhattacharya and Ritu Pathak. The song begins with fast band music and rap lyric. The song introduces a very different soundtrack. Lyric of the song is really very appreciating. Music is very fast and blowing in this song. The song has introduced very thematic lyric with “Jhankar” band music.

“Aap Ka Kya Hoga (Dhanno)” song of Housefull 2010 music is sung by Mika Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sajid Khan and Arun Ingle. The song is also very unique in Housefull Album. The song has introduced the concept of old Bollywood lyric in a new form and style.

“Oh Girl You'Re Mine (Remix)” song of Housefull 2010 Album is sung by Loy Mendonsa, Tarun Sagar and Alyssa Mendonsa. The song is a little fast than its original. Music is also a little different from its original. However, remix version instrumental music is really very appreciating of “Oh Girl You'Re Mine (Remix)” song.

“I Don'T Know What To Do (Remix)” song of Housefull Album is sung by Shabbir Kumar and Sunidhi Chauhan. Lyric of the song is very mix with its thematic music. The song is mixed with various style of lyric. The soundtrack of Housefull music is very different from others.

“I Don'T Know What To Do” song of Housefull music is sung by Shabbir Kumar and Sunidhi Chauhan. There is not much difference between original and remix song. However, lyric of both version songs are very different to each other. Both soundtracks are appreciating of Housefull Album.

“Papa Jag Jayega (Remix)” song of Housefull Album is sung by Neeraj Shridhar and Amitabh Bhattacharya. Both versions of songs are very similar to each other.

“He's Such A Loser” song of Housefull music is sung by Vivinenne Pocha and Amitabh Bhattacharya. Lyric of the song is also very different which is just like rap. Music of the song tunes on slow-paced lyric.

Overall, Housefull Album has introduced a very different lyric in each soundtrack. Music director of Housefull - Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy has tried to research on the lyric of the album. Lyric of Housefull is mixed with rap, old Bollywood and Hindi songs. Lyric of Housefull music is really very appreciating.

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01 - Housefull - Oh Girl You're Mine@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Housefull - Papa Jag Jayega@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Housefull - Aapka Kya Hoga (Dhanno)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Housefull - I Dont Know What To Do@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Housefull - Loser@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Housefull - Oh Girl You're Mine (O Boy What A Girli Mix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Housefull - Papa Jag Jayega (Insane Insomaniac Mix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Housefull - I Dont Know What To Do (Shabbirs Sexy 70S Mix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Paathshaala - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Shahid Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Ayesha Takia Azmi & Swini Khara

Composer Hanif Shaikh and choreographer turned filmmaker Ahmed Khan go back a long way. Hanif had sung 'Yeh Dooriyan' for Ahmed's directorial debut effort Fool and Final. Years after the release of the film, their association has gone to the next level with Hanif writing as well as composing all the five songs in Ahmed Khan's production Paathshaala. With Shahid Kapoor playing a major role in the film, one looks forward to what Hanif has in store for listeners in his first major project.

'Aye Khuda' is as soothing as it gets. A soft number with Western orchestra to it, this Salim Merchant number is an urban number with an Indi-pop touch to it. The kind of number that instantly gets you into the mood and makes you look forward to the album to follow, 'Aye Khuda' is a youthful track and completely in line with what one expects from the soundtrack of a Shahid Kapoor starrer. Barring 'Khushnuma' (which is the next to arrive), each of the tracks in Paathshala has a remix to boast of and the one which accompanies 'Aye Khuda' is no less entertaining.

Arrival of 'Paathshaala - Khushnuma' is most welcome as it is the song with an attitude. An out and out Western track with a club feel to it, this Vishal Dadlani sung track has an extremely arresting beginning to it and gets your neck swinging in no time. Kudos to Hanif Shaikh for coming up with the kind of groovy arrangements that ensure that youth laps up to 'Khushnuma'. Now one looks forward to how the song is picturised for screen.

Lucky Ali is the third to arrive and he makes sure that he has a gala time behind the mike as he gets into a melodious outing with 'Bekarar'. A haunting number which only sounds more and more better with every listening, 'Bekarar' goes perfectly well with the overall mood and setting of the soundtrack of Paathshaala. Going by the title of the film, one would have expected that it would primarily be made of theme songs or some situational numbers. However, a track like 'Bekarar' isn't really dependent on a film and would be enjoyable even if it is heard standalone. No wonder, its 'remix version' is also welcomed with open arms.

For the first time in the album, a female voice is heard and the lucky one is Tulsi Kumar. She is roped in for 'Mujhe Teri', a soft romantic number which she totally enjoys singing. A track which has Hanif Shaikh not just co-composing with Vijay Lama but also lending his voice, 'Mujhe Teri' (which also has added vocals by Akansha Lama) moves on quite seamlessly and adds further variety to Paathshaala. With each of the songs managing to bring in something to the album, it turns out to be an entertaining outing so far.

'Teri Marzi Aye Khuda', though being a slightly pensive outing, is not boring at all. Kailash Kher is the solo singer for this situational track which has an out and out 'hindustani' feel to it. Promising to arrive at a crucial juncture in the film where the graph goes a little downhill (from the story standpoint) 'Teri Marzi Aye Khuda' turns out to be a fairly decent track.

Finally arrives 'Paathshaala - Theme' which begins with the sound of 'Aye Khuda' but soon takes a far more euphoric route with a horde of children coming together and sharing their happiness of attending a 'paathshaala'. A short two minute piece which should form a part of the film's background score, 'Paathshaala - Theme' is a nice way of bringing this album to a close.

Paathshaala is a good album with at least three tracks that carry the potential of being popular in days to come - 'Aye Khuda', 'Bekarar' and 'Khushnuma'. Hanif Shaikh does well in churning out a good first album, both as a composer and lyricist. However, the need of the hour is aggressive promotion of the album which should enable these songs to get their due. With just a month to go for the film's release, couple of dozen films releasing in the interim and IPL going strong, it would take a lot for Paathshaala to be noticed. However, with Shahid Kapoor staring hard from the promos of the film, there are good hopes that this effort from Hanif Shaikh would get noticed.

Paathshaala is an upcoming Hindi movie of Bollywood which introduces Shahid Kapoor. The movie is directed by Milind Ukey. Music director of Paathshaala film is Hanif Shaikh. He has composed lyrics and background score also.

“Aye Khuda” song of Paathshaala music is sung by Salim Marchant. The song is dedicated to the God. Music of the song tunes on band and “Jhankar”. Lyric of the song is very thematic according to the music.

“Aye Khuda (Remix)” song of Paathshala Album is sung by Salim Marchent. This is only remixed version song of “Aye Khuda”. Music of the remix version is blowing which tunes on band. Lyric of the remix version is a little fast than its original version.

“Paathshaala (Khusnama)” song of Paathshaala 2010 music is sung by Ushal Dadlan. This is a rap song of Paathshaala Album 2010. “Paathshaala (Khusnama)” is dedicated to the Paathshaala movie theme. Rap of the song is really very appreciating. The rap song tunes on blinking music and rap lyric.

“Mujhe Teri” song of Paathshaala 2010 Album is sung by Tulsi Kumar, Skansha Lama and Hanif Shaikh. “Mujhe Teri” song of Paathshaala Hindi music tunes on slow-paced lyric and guitar music. Instrumental music is very less in this song. This is poetic song of Paathshaala music 2010 which introduces romantic situation. “Mujhe Teri” song introduces melody and mild lyric in Paathshala Album.

“Bekarar (Remix)” song of Paathshaala Hindi music is sung by Lucky Ali. The song tunes on blowing music and fast lyric. The song introduces background lyric also. The song introduces rap based music also.

“Teri Marzi Aye Khuda (Remix)” song of Paathshaala music is sung by Kailash Kher. Band music is very vocal in this song. The song introduces blowing instrumental music with fast lyric.

“Mujhe Teri (Remix)” song of Paathshala music is sung by Tulsi Kumar, Akansha Lama and Hanif Shaikh. The remix version song tunes on very slow-paced lyric but music of the song is very fast on band instrument.

“Bekarar” song of Paathshaala Album is sung by Lucky Ali. There are no differences between remix and original version in this song.

“Teri Marzi (Aye Khuda)” song of Paathshaala music is sung by Kailash Kher. Lyric of the song is really very appreciating. Lyric of the song tunes in background with its essence. Music of the song is also very thematic.

“Paathshaala (Theme)” is an instrumental song of Paathshaala Album which is introduced by Hanif Shaikh. The song is very similar to “Prince- Theme- Instrumental” of Prince: It’s Showtime music. “Paathshaala (Theme)” is also dedicated to Paathshaala movie theme. The theme song is really very appreciating for its music.

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02 - Paathshaala - Paathshaala (Khushnuma)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Paathshaala - Bekarar@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Paathshaala - Mujhe Teri@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Paathshaala - Teri Marzi (Aye Khuda)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Paathshaala - Aye Khuda (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Paathshaala - Teri Marzi Aye Khuda (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Paathshaala - Mujhe Teri (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
09 - Paathshaala - Bekarar (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Hum Tum Aur Ghost - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Arshad Warsi, Dia Mirza, Sandhya Mridul, Boman Irani

Hum Tum Aur Ghost is an extremely shady title for a movie. It was formerly named Kaun Bola? but lead actor and producer Arshad Warsi thought that name sounded ‘tapori’.

Anyway, HTG is produced by Arshad and wife Maria Goretti. It stars Dia Mirza, Boman Irani and Sandhya Mridul in prominent roles. The story is about a fashion photographer who can communicate with souls that haven’t crossed over and portrays how, in the process of helping three lost souls, he ends up finding himself.

Now the music of this film is composed by fab-trio Shankar-Ehsaan and Loy, who are arguably Bollywood’s most-consistent musical team at the peak of their powers. The album opens with the already-aired Dekho Raste Mein which portrays the chemistry between the lead pair. The track is melodious and sweet, setting just the right tone for the album.

In complete contrast, the title track Hum Tum Aur Ghost is bold and loud with marching percussion and blaring electric guitars. Vishal Dadlani teams up with Shankar Mahadevan to give this track a nice desi-rock feel with a catchy chorus. It falls short of the dance-floor but its remix makes up for that.

The tempo stays upbeat for another energetic track in Banware Se Pooche Banwariya. I was surprised to see Maria Goretti’s name in the contributing artists. This one’s another foot-tapping, ‘tapori-style’ experimental track which deserved its own remix.

The shining gem of this album is Kal Tum The Yahaan, a serene love ballad with more meaning in its lyrics than the entire album combined. It’s sung brilliantly by Caralisa Monteiro and Shankar Mahadevan. This one’s as beautiful as they come.

One gaping flaw was including remix tracks of Dekho Raste Meinand Kal Tum The Yahaan. Both tracks are amazing ballads and adding electro beats to it only takes away the seriousness from calm, serene tracks.

Extremely digestible seven tracks out of which five deserve a listen. The music has the potential to do well, if promoted well.

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Friday, March 5, 2010

Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? - Movie Review

Read more! Cast :: Ajay Devgan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Satish Kaushik, Akhilendra Mishra,Sanjay Mishra, Viju Khote

One of my childhood memories is that of several relatives visiting us in Mumbai [presumably for a few days], but overstaying their welcome. Those days, the atithis were never looked upon as 'intruders'.

Times have changed! If you live in a metropolis, if your spouse and you work round-the-clock and have commitments to honour, any extra person - other than those living with us or is part of our day-to-day schedule - is strictly unwelcome. His/her arrival may cause hindrance and rob you of your privacy.

ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE? mirrors a reality, but the story has scope for not just humour and emotions, the staple diet of most Hindi movies, but there's a generous dose of devotional quotient that is well integrated in the storyline.

Do you miss movies of yore, helmed by masters like Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee? ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE? may not be a CHUPKE CHUPKE, GOLMAAL, CHITCHOR or KHATTA MEETHA, but it has a certain old-world charm that one misses in cinema of today.

Final word? Bring this atithi home!

It tells the story of Puneet [Ajay Devgn] and Munmun [Konkona], a married couple living in Mumbai. Their lives take an interesting turn when a distant relative, Chachaji [Paresh Rawal], turns up unannounced at their doorstep from a far-off village. The guest overstays his welcome, so much so that the exasperated couple come up with various ploys to hasten his departure.

ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE? is a light-hearted entertainer that tickles your funny bone at several points. The best part is, you not only laugh at the funny one-liners, but also at situations, which are so life-like and which makes you connect with them instantly.

ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE? rests on three characters primarily - Ajay, Konkona and Paresh - and director Ashwni Dhir and his team of writers [Robin Bhatt, Tushar Hiranandani] have ensured that there are ample [enjoyable] scenes that you carry home. What really takes you by surprise is the devotional factor that has been smartly injected in the screenplay. The traditional Indian audiences would love the Mata ki aarti, the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and the sanskaar that the atithi instils in Ajay and Konkona's child.

But the writing wanders into unwanted areas, which could've been avoided in the first place. The raid at the hotel, where Ajay, Konkona and their son move into, seems unnecessary. Ditto for the subsequent scene at the cop station. Immediately thereafter, Ajay hires the services of a Bhai to get rid of Paresh, which looks far-fetched. These three incidents, which come back to back, only add to the length of the film. Also, Paresh breaking wind [gas/flatulence] looks funny in a scene or two, but why make it a recurring occurrence? An overdose is embarrassing!

However, the climax, which starts with the sthapna of Lord Ganesh's idol in Ajay's home, till the culmination of the story, makes the goings-on immensely watchable. Director Ashwni Dhir, best known for penning comic shows, proves that he's at ease handling dramatic [interval point] and emotional [climax] scenes with gusto. Pritam's music is ordinary, but the songs fit well in the narrative, especially the two devotional tracks. The title track [Amit Mishra] is quite catchy. Aseem Bajaj's camerawork is first-rate. Dialogues [Ashwni Dhir] are excellent.

Come to think of it, it requires a lot of courage to play a role that's devoid of star mannerisms and Ajay enacts this part most convincingly. Konkona is spontaneous and a complete natural. Paresh is superb as the atithi. He's definitely the scene-stealer! Satish Kaushik shines, especially in the sequence when he apologises to Ajay. Akhilendra Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari and Viju Khote are alright. Sanjay Mishra is first-rate.

On the whole, ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE? is a hilarious movie, but unlike any slapstick comedy. It's a light-hearted film with sensibility, humour and a strong undercurrent of emotion. This atithi is sure to find a place in your heart!

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