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Cast :: Abhishek Bachchan, Kangna Ranaut, Sarah, Jimmy Sheirgill

Shankar Ehsaan Loy are on a roll in 2011. First Patiala House, which came with some pretty decent tracks, then the official world cup song and now they have come with Game which is their latest offering. Apart from Shankar Ehsaan Loy, what makes Game, an album to look out for is that the movie is produced by Farhaan Akhtar and lyrics penned by his father Javed Akhtar. Already, S-E-L and Farhaan team have given us musical chartbusters like Dil Chahta Hai, Don and Rock On, so expectations from Game multiplies.

Game is an edge of seat who-dunnit thriller and if such movies are supported by good music, they turn out to be blockbuster hits like Race, Humraaz, Gupt and so on have proved in the past.

The album comprises of 4 original tracks, 3 remixes and 1 reprise. The first track is the title song It's A Game, which may appear in the starting credits or as a background theme piece, which may be running throughout the movie. Vishal Dadlani tries his best, but the song itself is ordinary. This may be the ideal song to open the movie, but ain't ideal enough to open the album.

Maine Kab Yeh Socha Tha, sung by Shaan, Anusha Mani and Loy, which comes in next, is a romantic number with a soulful melody. The number grows slowly on you, on repeated listening's you can't just help but fall in love with this track. It may not turn out to be a runaway hit but it is surely worth listening again and again, enjoy it while it lasts.

The next track is Mehki Mehki, which also features in the theatrical trailer is another melodious number sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Kshitij. The lyrics of this song are the best of the lot, and the singers especially Shreya has done a tremendous job with the vocals, Kshitij is also impressive. The song strikes the right chord instantly and is surely going to be loved by many. Definitely the best track of the album as it does not take much time in getting you addicted to it.

The final original track Kaun Hai Ajnabi falls in the category what Bardaasht Nahi Kar Sakta was for Humraaz or Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela was for Gupt or Khwaab Dekhe was for Race, it is a song which comes with a Super Hit tag. Once again its KK who weaves the magic ably supported by Aditi Singh Sharma. If picturized and promoted well this song can turn out to become pretty huge.

The remixes which are in next, again like any other bollywood album, make the original tracks look masterpiece. At best the remixes just pump up the tempo of the songs while the reprise of the title song is just about average.

Giving good music for a thriller is not everyone's cup of tea, but Shankar Ehsaan Loy do a splendid job this time with Game. Not to forget Dil Chahta Hai was a rom-com and Rock On was a musical, hence the music had great scope but thrillers do not allow that much of freedom, considering this although Game is not as great as a DCH or a Rock On but still full marks to S-E-L to come up with tracks such as Mehki Mehki, Kaun Hai Ajnabi and Maine Kab Yeh Socha Tha. Now with digital sales being the primary income source since people rarely buy CD's these 3 songs will be most favourite for many listeners.

The music of Game surely thrills you. Go get it as soon as possible!

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01 - Game - Its A Game@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Game - Maine Yeh Kab Socha Tha@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Game - Mehki Mehki@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Game - Kaun Hai Ajnabi@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Game - Its A Game (Reprise)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Game - Mehki Mehki (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Game - Kaun Hai Ajnabi (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

01 - Game - Its A Game@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Game - Maine Yeh Kab Socha Tha@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Game - Mehki Mehki@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Game - Kaun Hai Ajnabi@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Game - Its A Game (Reprise)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Game - Mehki Mehki (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Game - Kaun Hai Ajnabi (Remix)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Movie Review

Cast :: Abhishek Bachchan , Deepika Padukone

Adapting a work of literature into a movie is an arduous task. Satyajit Ray's 'Apu Trilogy' [PATHER PANCHALI, APARAJITO and APUR SANSAR] was based on two Bengali novels written by Bibhuthibhushan Bandopadhyay. Ray's SHATRANJ KE KHILADI was based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. In fact, film-makers have always been fascinated by best-selling books/novels for adapting into feature films. Mira Nair's THE NAMESAKE, P.C. Barua, Bimal Roy and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's DEVDAS, Pradeep Sarkar's PARINEETA, Rajkumar Hirani's 3 IDIOTS, Atul Agnihotri's HELLO and the recent AISHA have been adapted from literary works. Even in Hollywood, LORD OF THE RINGS, HARRY POTTER, NARNIA and many more have been successfully adapted from novels by reputed names.

However, if you analyze the past, you will realize that not all movies adapted from novels/short stories have set the cash registers jingling at the box-office. Films like PINJAR, PAHELI, RAINCOAT and international experiments like BRIDE AND PREJUDICE and THE MISTRESS OF SPICES have found very few takers in the past.

This is not the first time Ashutosh Gowariker has adapted a book into a film. KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY is yet another book-to-movie adaptation by this talented storyteller [this one is based on the book 'Do And Die: The Chittagong Uprising 1930-34' by Manini Chatterjee]. Again, this is not the first time Ashutosh Gowariker has revisited the bygone era. He did it successfully in LAGAAN [period], then JODHAA AKBAR [historical] and now KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY [period].

Recreating the bygone era is indeed demanding, laborious and strenuous. It's a challenge to present the era convincingly. Besides extensive detailing to lend authenticity, the director carries the responsibility of making the characters come alive to the present-day generation. Gowariker has successfully done that in the past and does it successfully yet again in KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY.

Once the film-maker takes on the task of depicting a chapter from history, it's imperative that he/she remains factual to the depiction of the revolution, giving an accurate account of what actually transpired in that period. But details alone won't help, it needs to be well dramatized for the big screen. There's a vast difference in the style novels are written, but one needs to take extra care to make it film friendly. While I may not be able to comment on whether Gowariker has been faithful to the book or tampered with it or implemented some changes, which may be necessary to suit the tastes of the present-day spectators and make it more palatable, I would definitely like to say that what comes across on screen is very absorbing, truly informative and exceptionally inspiring.

Final word? The expectations from KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY are minimal, but you can't overlook the fact that it's a genuinely honest effort that needs to be encouraged and appreciated. I would like to add here that the promotional posters/billboards/promos don't create any impact whatsoever. Wish the makers would've looked into this very important aspect as well!

1930, British India: In the province of undivided Bengal lies the sleepy, peaceful port of Chittagong. In this unassuming little town, a revolution is about to begin; a revolution which will forever wake all of Chittagong and inspire the entire nation.

April 18. 1 night. 5 simultaneous attacks. A band of 64 - 56 innocent yet fearless young boys, 5 defiant revolutionaries, 2 determined young women, and an idealistic leader [Surjya Sen], a school teacher by profession.

This group of 64 represents a little-known chapter in history; a forgotten night that reigned terror on the British through a series of calculated attacks. This is a true story of these forgotten heroes and the narrative takes us through every step of the action from the initial trepidation, to the thrill of the attack, to the underground movement, daring escapes and tragic captures, and most importantly, their undying legacy.

A film-maker of extensive aptitude and sensitivity, Gowariker's tryst with period films continues. Seems like he has worked himself to the grind in order to attain perfection. The writing [screenplay: Raoul V. Randolf and Ashutosh Gowariker] and execution of the material are so credible that it influences you to wonder if the writers and director were part of the revolution. The Bengali ethos and the behavioral patterns of the characters, recreating the etiquette and body language of people who lived in a different era along with their attire and styling and also their dwellings come across as very pragmatic. In fact, Gowariker has left no stone unturned to make a film that does justice to the event.

KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY has almost entirely been shot in Goa and not Chittagong [now Bangladesh] because the location that was there in the 1930s no longer exists in that shape, I understand. However, the film captures the spirit and intensity to perfection. On the other hand, with Gowariker's films, the length/running time of the film is always a topic of discussion and that's a problem with KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY as well. The film has a running time of approx. 2.48 hours and the editor [Dilip Deo] and director could've easily trimmed a few fight sequences in the second half, to make the goings-on crisper.

Musically, KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY is embellished with soft and soothing compositions, but I have an issue with that. Sure, the album is high on patriotic sentiment, but the songs in the first hour act as a roadblock in the narrative. Ideally, it should've been a songless film. However, the background score [also by Sohail Sen] enhances every scene, making it more impactful. The production design [Nitin Chandrakant Desai] transports you to that era. It's that authentic. The stunts [Ravi Dewan] are true to life. Kiran Deohans and Seetha Sandhiri's cinematography captures the era to perfection.

Abhishek as Surjya Sen suits the character right. His character appears very fervent, but at the same time truly tranquil, incredibly unperturbed and really unruffled, which merges very well with the character of an educationalist that he illustrates. A freedom fighter with these attributes hasn't been presented in a motion picture before. Abhishek gets to the character a certain authority. The rebelliousness and boisterousness are depicted to perfection.

Deepika sheds her glam look and looks every bit the character she illustrates. Kudos to her first of all for accepting a challenging role [of a woman revolutionary of the 1930s] so early in her career and then almost living that character in the film, continuing to prove her mettle far ahead of her poise and exquisiteness.

Sikander Kher leaves a terrific impression. He excels in several scenes. Vishakha Singh is a complete natural. She catches one's attention instantly. Samrat Mukerji, Maninder and Feroz Wahid Khan, each actor is earnest and sincere to the core. In fact, every actor in the film looks most convincing in their respective parts. I would like to make a special mention of the young artists [most of them seem like first-time performers], who have a very unpolluted/uninfluenced approach to acting. Brownie points to each one of them.

On the whole, KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY, based on the Chittagong rebellion, is an enlightening experience of a poignant, but little-known chapter in history. It's a film of immense significance which evokes a colossal patriotic fervor. A motion picture like KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY isn't created targeting the box-office solely. It's also made for the gratification of the senses. And that it does in sufficient measure. In an industry obsessed by opening weekend business and box-office records, this is one of those rare films that doesn't compromise on its gracious objectives for the sake of becoming more box-office friendly. At the same time, a film like KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY, although very well made, may not appeal to those who relish the customary kitsch and masala. Therefore, the film will have to rely on a very strong word of mouth to create any kind of an impression or impact at the box-office.

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01 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Yeh Des Hai Mera@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Sapne Saloney Hai Sach@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram (Revised Sanskrit To Hindi)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Long Live Chittagong@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Teenagers Whistle@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Surjya's Sorrow@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
09 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
10 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Escape@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
11 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere (Sad)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
12 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Revolutionary Comrades (Soft)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

01 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Yeh Des Hai Mera@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Sapne Saloney Hai Sach@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram (Revised Sanskrit To Hindi)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Long Live Chittagong@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Teenagers Whistle@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Surjya's Sorrow@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
09 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
10 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Escape@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
11 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere (Sad)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
12 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Revolutionary Comrades (Soft)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Music Review

Cast :: Abhishek Bachchan , Deepika Padukone

There are good expectations from the music of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. After all Ashutosh Gowariker has been an accomplished film maker and when it comes to films that bring with them a sense of patriotism (Lagaan, Swades), the music has always been a highlight. He may have moved on from A.R. Rahman to Sohail Sen but the latter's compositions in What's Your Raashee? had proved that the replacement was not a bad idea at all. Now that Ashu has entrusted Sohail to create a much bigger (and relatively serious) soundtrack in the form of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, one hears the album with keen interest to know if the man manages to deliver.

First things first - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey takes time to sink in. Music here is not bad by any means but it is not instant coffee that hooks on to audience in the very first listening. In fact one has to give the album a hearing - once, twice, thrice - and it is only then that the songs start registering themselves. This is what is evidenced in 'Yeh Des Hai Mera' which reminds one of the namesake tracks in Swades. However, the mood, treatment and setting of the song is totally different here as the revolutionaries get together to see that light at the end of the tunnel. Sung by Sohail Sen himself, this soft sounding number has a distinct Rahman touch to it and gives the album an expected start.

There is some fun immediately after with 'Naiyn Tere' following the same route as SD Burman's 'Dheere Se Jaana Bagiyan Mein'. This one is far peppier though and has a sweet innocent feel to it that makes you fall in love with it instantly. In the times when beats have taken over the proceedings, the world is dancing to the tune of 'Munni Badnaam' and rock is becoming an integral part of Bollywood compositions, 'Naiyan Tere' is like a whiff of fresh air. Credit must also go to Pamela Jain and Ranjini Jose who get the flavour of the first half of 20th century bang on and remind one of the eras gone by. 'Sad version' of the same song also arrives later in the album. This time around, the song is mainly hummed with instrumentals and chorus adding on the appeal.

What one was waiting for till now was an anthem song though and one finally gets to hear it in the form of the title song 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey'. Taking one back to the days of Lagaan, this anthem track comes with just the right kind of energy, pace, exuberance and styling that establishes loud and clear that one would hear this piece multiple times in the film's narrative. Following Rahman approach, right from the manner in which it is tuned to orchestrated, 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' - which is a kids chorus sung quite effectively by members of Suresh Wadkar Ajivasan Music Academy - should find audience for itself.

If you liked 'Naiyan Tere', rest assured you would play on 'Sapne Saloney' repeatedly as well. A love song about the protagonist promising his beloved all the dreams to eventually come true, provided he first attains what he has set out for in life, 'Sapne Saloney' has a serene appeal to it with no Western adulteration whatsoever. While Javed Akhtar's lyrics here are simple and effective, singing by Sohail Sen and Pamela Jain is heartfelt as well that makes it the kind of number which fits in perfectly well with the setting of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.

If you have caught the promo of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, you would have heard the 'Vande Mataram' piece that goes in the background. Full fledged version of this song is heard here with the words being translated from Sanskrit to Hindi. Cine Singers Association Chorus Group delivers quite well in this high energy track that should add on to the momentum that visuals are expected to create in this action-drama affair. A much shorter version of 'Vande Mataram' appears later in the album with just strings doing a good enough job to keep the composition flowing.

From this point on, the album is entirely made of instrumental tracks which have mainly been set for different moods in the film. 'Long Live Chittagong' carries the exuberance of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey with a feel good factor to it that enlivens the proceedings. The longest of them all is 'The Teenagers Whistle' which again picks up from the title track Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey and makes one suspect if the sound of whistle would be a code call for the teenage revolutionaries in the film.

A pensive mood is created soon after with 'Surjya's Sorrow' and the way Sohail Sen brings flute, strings and chorus together, it does manage to make an impact. There is an instant shift in mood soon after with 'The Escape', as is expected from the theme, picking on pace and moving ahead quite rapidly. Last to arrive is 'Revolutionary Comrades' which starts off on a slow note with the sound of 'Yeh Des Hai Mera', continues to gain momentum and turn ferocious in his last one minute. Expect some dramatic fireworks at the juncture in the narrative when it appears.

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is a good quality album which, as stated above, needs multiple hearing from audience before it settles in entirely. An album like this is different from what is being churned out week after week and since it belongs to an era gone by, it further needs to gain a solid platform for itself before it consolidates its position. While majority of album is situational - whether songs or theme pieces - and does register an impact in each of the tracks, the ones that should find instant attention are the title track 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' and 'Naiyn Tere'. Later, as the film manages a standing at the box office, 'Yeh Des Hai Mera' and 'Sapne Salone' could also find an audience building over in the long run.

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01 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Yeh Des Hai Mera@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Sapne Saloney Hai Sach@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram (Revised Sanskrit To Hindi)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Long Live Chittagong@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Teenagers Whistle@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Surjya's Sorrow@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
09 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
10 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Escape@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
11 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere (Sad)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
12 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Revolutionary Comrades (Soft)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

01 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Yeh Des Hai Mera@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
02 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
03 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
04 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Sapne Saloney Hai Sach@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
05 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram (Revised Sanskrit To Hindi)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
06 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Long Live Chittagong@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
07 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Teenagers Whistle@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
08 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Surjya's Sorrow@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
09 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Vande Mataram@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
10 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - The Escape@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
11 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Naiyn Tere (Sad)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
12 - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Revolutionary Comrades (Soft)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Raavan - Movie Review

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Cast :: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Ravi Kishan, Nikhil Dwivedi, Tejaswini Kolhapure

Here comes the biggest release of Indian film industry and it’s really a greatest show as Manirathnam would definitely never let any down now. We have interesting excerpts of review for Manirathnam’s upcoming film ‘Raavan’ slated to hit screens tomorrow. This isn’t a full-fledged review as we don’t want to reveal the complete status and break down your expectation levels.

Firstly, it’s all about Vikram, who just overshadows everyone over the screens in spite of Abhishek Bacchan donning the lead character. May be Aishwarya Rai was good at certain levels and the films that established her in a completely amazing manner were few. You can easily point them out like ‘Iruvar’, ‘Guru’ and ‘Jodha Akbar’. Undoubtedly, the actress sweeps out every films and establishes her in a newer way.

The film revolves around three characters: Beera (Abhishek Bachchan), Ragini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) and Dev Pratap Sharma (Vikram).

Despites every conflict of opposition, Dev – a righteous cop and Raghini – a classical dancer get married. Soon they move together to the deep-rooted region of Lal Maati, a rural town in North India. This place has no regards for the police and court law, but in the hands of Beera (Abhishek Bacchan). Being a man with his own principles and handling the issues down his way (partially based on Maoist groups), he has no problems until Dev Pratap Sharma enters his way. On a mission to put an end to Beera’s realms, Dev tears the things down as it leads to unexpected twists with shocking and surprising turns.

Broken down in spirits as his happiness is completely lost through his close blood relation, it’s turn for him to retaliate. It is just as you expected as Beera kidnaps Raghini only to find the justice in his own way.

But then, things are completely gonna be different as the journey that upholds in second hour with more characters involved in this drama will surely entertain you with a different dimension.

We have a small notice for the audiences, who have decided to watch the film. Before watching it, do not expect Manirathnam to go by the customary features.

At the end, there will nothing define as who was wrong and who was right? It is just as it happened with Akira Kurusowa’s. The ultimate decision about the right judgment lies in the hands of no one, but you. Might be for the situation, there may be few debates popping up sooner after the show is over as few people may advocate for Beera, while others Raghini and Dev.

Unlike other films, it’s best to make few points on the technical aspects. This is outstanding and you could have guessed it just with the list of the technicians. First of all, Manirathnam’s ability to shoot major portion of the film besides, inner and nearby locations of waters has to be appreciation. The backdrops of locations maybe different, but the continuities have been strictly followed as audiences may not feel the difference anywhere.

In fact, the story’s proceedings are mostly happening over there. You would not have found any sequences related to an unexpected character proposing the ladylove in water. Yes, the scene where Abhishek Bachchan expresses his love for Aishwarya between the waters is simply superb and for sure there are possibilities of audiences keeping quiet with shock or may freak out raising for applauses.

For the performance, Abhishek Bachchan is exposed in a completely different manner from Manirathnam’s previous films Yuva and Guru. Try to grasp on his performance of Aishwarya Rai, the victim trying to attack him and yet he reciprocates with a different gesture. But the man who steals the show is South Indian actor Chiyaan Vikram. He is fit and more perfect and this one does not look like debut film in Hindi. He is so well versed with dialogues. His introduction is not as formal as it happens with his previous Tamil films.

When it comes to dialogues, Aishwarya Rai gets more footage just as she emotes well wedged between confusions on finalizing her life’s way.

The supporting actors like Ravi Kissan and Priyamani (one of the important characters in this film) have done the best performances. But some of the conversations pertaining between every character look like a stage play. Vikram’s body language speaks more than his dialogues while Govinda has got far away from those clownery acts. Every character has its own definitions and conclusions as director Manirathnam does justice to the roles he has designed.

More than songs, the background score by A.R. Rahman will surely receive more welcome as the musician has well performed enhancing the breathtaking shots of Santhosh Sivan. But it’s weird to see that Manirathnam’s ‘GURU’ climax shot of freeze-and-frame is used at more sequence. For exemplification, the ‘KATA KATA’ has similar shot that causes a sort of pain in the neck. It could have been done even without it. Sreekar Prasad’s editing is crisp as before as he doesn’t try anything new. But the best of all picturing is 'BEHNE DE' that has everything superb - music, camera, lyrics and performing levels of actors.

There are some emotional criteria involving Abhishek Bachchan and Priyamani and their heart-binding scenes at certain portions will attract the audiences of all centres.

On the whole, Raavan is a great movie at Indian standards that will be regarded as the best flicks of contemporary period.

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Saturday, April 24, 2010

Raavan - Music Review

Cast :: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Ravi Kishan, Nikhil Dwivedi, Tejaswini Kolhapure

Raavan is an upcoming Hindi movie of Bollywood starting with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vikram in the direction of Mani Ratnam. A. R. Rahman is the music director of the movie. Music of the movie is launched on 24th April, 2010. Raavan will hit Indian cinemas on 18th June, 2010. Lyricist of the film is Gulzar.

“Behene De” song of Raavan music is sung by Karthik and Mohammed Irfan. The song tunes on very slow-paced Nagara music. The song has clap music on mix voices lyric. Lyric of the song is very fast on its thematic music. Resembling the style of Taj Mahal’s Kuliridhu is a massive advantage, even as it takes many fascinating turns mid-way. Karthik is in dazzling form in this track!

“Ranjha Ranjha” song of Raavan Album is sung by Rekha Bhardwaj and Javed Ali. The song also tunes on slow-paced band music. Lyric of the song is inspired by folk songs. The song has introduced a poetic lyric just like “Behene De” song. Javed Ali’s polished vocals, some scintillating interludes and sheer lyrical drama by Gulzar – this is a clear winner

“Kata Kata” song of Raavan Hindi music is sung by Ila Arun, Sapna Awasthi and Kunal Ganjawala. Music and lyric of the song is very similar to “Behene De”. Lyric of the song is very different from all songs. “Kata Kata” soundtrack of Raavan Hindi Album tunes on a very different Nagara music and folk lyric. Kata kata, is a euphoric victory, but; immediately catchy and hummable, with enough mind-boggling layers hidden to unravel on multiple listens. Mani, as always, continues to bring the best out of Rahman

“Beera Beera” song of Raavan 2010 music is sung by Vijay Prakash and Mustafa Kutoane. The song also tunes on Nagara music. Lyric of the song is also inspired by folk songs. Music of the song tunes on band instrument. “Beera Beera” is the most popular song of Raavan 2010 Album. Beera, in true Rahman style, takes a spirited, free-flowing life of its own; the energizing tune.

“Khilli Re” song of Raavan music is sung by Reena Bhardwaj. The song tunes on very slow-paced instrumental music. Lyric of the song creates a beautiful scene of romance and love. Lyric of the song is just lie a poem.

“Thok De Killi” song of Raavan music is sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Am'Nico. The song is very different from all soundtracks of Raavan Album. Lyric of the song tunes on very fast track just like its music. Thok di killi’s exotic sounds and energy have it in great stead even beyond those occasionally predictable Arabic’esque phases, thanks in large doses to the energizer bunny-level liveliness of Sukhwinder Singh. The way it ends, in almost a frenzy, is a nice touch

Overall, all songs of Raavan music have introduced something different. Music and lyrics of all soundtracks of Raavan music are appreciating. Music director of the Raavan - A. R. Rahman again has proved his talent to introduce some rhythmic and unique music in this film. Raavan music is the best creation of A. R. Rahman after Slumdog Millionaire and Delhi 6 music. A. R. Rahman has tried to introduce his creativity and experiment with Tribal music and folk lyric in Raavan music.

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Paa - Movie Review

Cast:: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Amol Atre, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal

Can you ever imagine watching an Amitabh Bachchan film and not watching Amitabh Bachchan in it? Seems impossible, isn't it? The towering persona and the rich baritone just cannot be overlooked. But R. Balki transforms the legendary actor into Auro, replaces the rich baritone with the voice of an adolescent [who's neither grown up, nor a kid] and taps the hitherto untapped talent of the icon.

Trust me, 10 minutes into the film and you forget you're watching Amitabh Bachchan. For, Auro takes over the moment he is introduced to the viewer.

PAA is a simple film told in the most simplistic manner and that's one of the prime reasons why this film works big time. The emotions would've fallen flat had the writing been sub-standard or the execution of the material been humdrum or the actors been inferior. But, thankfully, PAA scores in all three departments, although it must be said that the entire slum redevelopment episode is a complete put-off.

Yet, all said and done, PAA is an outstanding film. A film for every paa, every maa... for everyone with a heart. Take a bow, Auro!

Auro (Amitabh Bachchan) is an intelligent, witty 13-year-old boy with an extremely rare genetic defect that causes accelerated ageing. He suffers from progeria. Mentally, he is 13, very normal, but physically he looks five times older.

Inspite of his condition, Auro is a happy boy. He lives with his mother Vidya (Vidya Balan), a gynaecologist, but is completely clueless of his father's identity. Till he meets him, Amol (Abhishek Bachchan), who is a full of ideals politician.

Okay, let's not disrespect Balki by calling PAA a rip-off of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON or JACK. It's not! PAA looks at the varied relationships so minutely. It may've been publicized as a father-sonfilm, but the women - mother and granny - play equally pivotal parts.

The first hour of PAA grips you in patches. The introduction of Auro is brilliant, but the moment the story focuses on the politician and his arch rival's sub-plot, it goes off-track. Sure, there are some interesting sequences, but the impact isn't mesmeric.

But the post-interval portions take the film to dizzy heights and camouflages the defects. The father-son bonding and the penultimate 25 minutes raise the bar. The emotional quotient is tremendous. Get ready to overhear a lot of sniffs and see a lot of moist eyes once the lights are switched on.

Note the two sequences in the climax, when Auro reveals what his father's first mistake was and the pheras towards the end. Also recall the scene when the girl Auro detests for a certain reason shows up with a sketch of Auro. It moves you completely.

But let's not mistaken PAA to be a rona-dhona movie. It's a positive film with funny/light moments in plenty. The conversation between Auro and his best friend, on various occasions, are superb. Also, not once does PAA show Auro as 'different'. He's one among the kids and there's no discrimination whatsoever, which is remarkable.

Director R. Balki deserves a salute for thinking out of the box and also presenting Amitabh Bachchan like never before. The writing may be erratic, but his handling of the emotional moments is exemplary. Note this, he would be a force to reckon with after PAA. Ilaiyaraaja's music is soothing. P.C. Sreeram's cinematography is incredible.

It would be a blunder if one missed out the contribution of the makeup artists. Transforming the veteran actor into a kid must've been an arduous task and Christien Tinsley and Domini Till deserve to be complimented for making Auro look so real.

Now to the performances! No amount of praise, no amount of adjectives and personifications would do justice to Amitabh Bachchan's performance as Auro. Sure, the icon has enthralled us with superlative performances in his four-decade career, but PAA is something else. The icon keeps surprising you at regular intervals and PAA is one of those beautiful surprises, which will remain etched in your memory forever.

That doesn't mean that the remaining performances get dwarfed by Auro. Sure, PAA belongs to Auro, but not once does Abhishek Bachchan dither from his position or seems less inferior. This is the hallmark of a tremendous actor, which Abhishek is. Vidya is another surprise of PAA. She takes giant strides as an actor and proves yet again that given the right roles, she can match up to the best in the business.

Paresh Rawal is effective. Arundhati Naag is amazing. So is the kid, Pratik, enacting the role of Auro's best buddy. His telephonic conversation with Auro is superb. Jaya Bachchan's presence is lovely.

On the whole, PAA is an amazing experience. It makes you realize two things. One, the Hindi film industry is also capable of narrating fresh stories. Two, Amitabh Bachchan is truly the most accomplished actor this side of the Atlantic.

Talking from the business point of view, PAA has been made in a sensible and reasonable budget (approx. Rs. 17 crores, including P & A expenses), which should easily be recovered from multiplexes alone.

In the final tally, here's a film that should win awards (for Auro) and also box-office rewards, given its low costs. A film that should strike a chord with every paa, maa... just about everyone with a heart!

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Paa - Music Review