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Friday, July 9, 2010

Milenge Milenge - Movie Review

Read more! Cast :: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Aarti Chhabria, Satish Shah

The lead pair of the film is isolated for years and suddenly wants to find each other frantically without having any contact details of the other. Had there been a similar scenario in the current context they could have effortlessly found out each other through social networking websites. In that sense, this film delayed by almost half a decade appears unbelievable.

Amit (Shahid Kapoor) and Priya (Kareena Kapoor) meet at a Youth festival in Bangkok. The attraction is instant and they spend days together cavorting around Bangkok City together. At the end of the festival when they are preparing to come back to Delhi, Amit loses Priya’s trust and she decides to end the relationship. Amit tries to regain her trust by telling her that are destined to be together and Priya decides that if it is fate that they should be together, they will find each other Delhi again, Although both do not know each other’s whereabouts in Delhi.

Years go by and both of them are about to be married, but each still has this nagging feeling that the other was his/her one true love. Of course fate conspires to bring them back together (after about a dozen very interesting near misses) as they each simultaneously undertake one last attempt to find one another just before they get married to someone else.

So is all of life pre determined, even who our soul mate is? That's the theme explored in Milenge Milenge , a delightful fairytale of a romantic comedy that makes you fall in love all over again

This time Satish Kaushik doesn’t seek inspiration from his regular South territory but opts to remake the Hollywood film Serendipity (2001). The continuous attempts of the couple to find each other in the second half also reminds of Boney Kapoor’s earlier film Sirf Tum .

Both Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor are earnest and their chemistry is credible. But why do every other character artist from Satish Shah to Delnaz Paul end up hamming. Panini Rajkumar (Rajkumar’s younger son) is plastic personified. Aarti Chhabria and Sarfaraz Khan lack screen presence.

Watch it only if you are just interested to see Kareena when the term size zero wasn’t coined. Else Milenge Milenge doesn’t score much above zero.

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Milenge Milenge - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Aarti Chhabria, Satish Shah

It is rather strange that despite names like Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Himesh Reshammiya and Satish Kaushik involved in Milenge Milenge, you are a little wary about what the music of the film has to offer. Reason being that the elapsed time between the creation of these compositions and now, which accounts to almost half a decade. But then once you jog your memory, you realise that it was 5-7 years back when Himesh Reshammiya had come up with some unforgettable songs in films like Tere Naam, Aitraaz and Humraaz. Due to that very reason, you play on Milenge Milenge to check out if the old world charm prevails once again as the composer pairs up with his long standing lyricist Sameer.

What one gets to hear at the very beginning of the album though is the song 'Kuch To Baaki Hai' which has been composed very recently. This is one song where lyrics hold far more weight than composition and singing because of its topical appeal as well as the fact that it merges real and reel life. The world is aware about Shahid-Kareena break up and since the movie too deals with a break up and then the ultimate reunion, lyrics like 'Sab Khatm Hoke Bhi Tere Mere Darmiyaan Kuch To Baaki Hai' couldn't have been timed better. Add to that the fact that Himesh Reshammiya composes and sings with his heart truly in and you have a chartbuster song up your sleeve.

If there was ever a song that made an instant impact, 'Kuch To Baaki Hai' will find it's place right up there. Despite its sad theme, the song entertains and as does it's 'bright mix' which has Vineet Singh coming up with an interesting vocal percussion. There is also another 'remix version' and one doesn't mind the repetition at all due to the song's catchy appeal.

From here on, the music belongs to the era gone by. Are there any reasons to complain? Not at all as what one gets to hear is Alka Yagnik, the singer who was once a force to reckon with and today has been picking up assignments very sparsely. She leads from the front as she gets into a happy outing with the title song 'Milenge Milenge'. A stage song which has Kareena Kapoor swaying to the melody, it also features Jayesh Gandhi, who was once a regular with Reshammiya, giving vocals for Shahid Kapoor. A song about hope when it comes to meeting your someone special at least once more in life, 'Milenge Milenge' has a certain sweetness to it which is exemplified further due to Alka's vocals. The song also sees a repeat version for itself with Himesh Reshammiya taking centre stage and Shreya Ghoshal giving him support. This time around, the proceedings become far more sober as Reshammiya goes low key in his rendition.

What follows next is as an even slower track, 'Tum Chain Ho', for which Reshammiya summons Sonu Nigam to do the job. Remember the kind of soft love songs that the composer used to compose for Salman Khan many years back? 'Tum Chain Ho' belongs to the same category and though it does take time to catch the melody here, it does linger on after a while. If you have liked the kind of songs that Sonu had sung in his non-film albums like 'Deewana', 'Jaan' and 'Yaad' then you would pick this one too from the shelves. A love song where Alka Yagnik gives good company to Sonu, it also sees an unplugged version by Vineet Singh which actually turns out to be a surprise package. This version is the one which can actually be played in loop and enjoyed for hours at stretch.

The song which turns out to be a definite winner though is 'Ishq Ki Galli' which takes one back to the kind of songs that Dharmesh Darshan-Suneel Darshan-Nadeem Shravan used to have in the films during the late 90s and early 2000s. If you have loved that genre of music where 'qawallis' from the aforementioned combination used to entice audience in thousands, especially from interiors, then 'Ishq Ki Galli' is the one for you. Add to that the fact that it is Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who leads from the front and it is hard to imagine this song not reaching out to its target audience. An immensely catchy number with love as the central element of the proceedings, 'Ishq Ki Gali' sees good support coming from Jayesh Gandhi and later finds a good 'remix version' for itself which actually manages to get the feet tapping.

Lastly comes an Alka Yagnik solo, 'Hare Kanch Ki Chuddiyan'. With references to 'Mehendi', 'Radha' and 'Shyam', this one truly belongs to the earlier part of the current decade and at maximum makes one recollect the kind of music which was composed back then. Rest assured, if released during that time period, it would have done reasonably well. However, despite the sweetness and innocence that Alka Yagnik brings in her voice, the song is just about passable.

Milenge Milenge gives a little more than what one may have expected out of this album. Thankfully for the makers, the music hasn't lost its edge over the years and has the potential in it to entertain audience from the current generation as well. Himesh Reshammiya has created tunes which belong to the heartland of the country and hasn't gone ballistic on Western influences. In fact there is a certain Indian feel which is prevalent throughout the score of Milenge Milenge which would help audiences, especially the ones which may not necessarily belong to the metropolitan cities, to identify with the score. Add to that the fact there is bound to be immense craze around the coming together of Shahid-Kareena which would be further complimented by an intense promotional campaign and there could well be a surprise winner round the corner.


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Friday, May 7, 2010

Badmaash Company - Movie Review

Read more! Cast :: Shahid Kapoor , Anushka Sharma , Meiyang Chang and Vir Das

Actor turned debutante director Parmeet Sethi made a startling confession on my show, a few days ago. He said, he had completed the entire script, with dialogue, in six days flat. I was apprehensive initially, but not once does BADMAASH COMPANY give you the feeling that it's a hurried job or the debutante writer-director, in a bid to start his first film, had left blanks incomplete.

The earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. The adage holds true for the youth of today, who wish to attain the riches overnight and take an easy route/shortcut to climb the ladder of success. Just when you start thinking that you've conquered it all, that you're God, a stroke of bad luck brings you back to Ground Zero, to experience the harsh realities of life.

Parmeet walks the tight rope of handling a complex subject and offering entertainment simultaneously, in his very first film. To his credit, the film has several poignant and enjoyable moments that catch you by complete surprise. While the film has it all -- the writing has the power to keep the viewer hooked -- the film has a handicap in the form of its second hour, especially the penultimate 25-odd minutes.

Let me specify! With a running time of approx. 2.30 hours, the extra footage in the end -- Shahid and friends trying to salvage his uncle's business -- only adds to the length of the enterprise. Ideally, the film should've ended when the friends forgive each other and shake hands, after a series of personal and professional setbacks.

Final word? BADMAASH COMPANY is a decent attempt, with several captivating moments and power-packed performances by each and every member of its cast. We often grudge that entertainment-laden films make no sense these days, but this one entertains and also makes sense. Watch it!

BADMAASH COMPANY is set in the 1990s in middle class Mumbai, of four ordinary youngsters [Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Meiyang Chang and Vir Das], who came together to start an import business of things longed for by yuppie Indians. What made their venture such a stupendous success was the fact that they found a way to beat the system and soon became the undisputed kings in their business, realizing their one dream of making quick money is by doing all the wrong things the right way.

Living the life of champagne wishes and caviar dreams, the four friends discover that to make a business successful, you don't need big money. All you need is a big idea. All is well and hunky dory till one day the four maverick entrepreneurs are forced to shut shop.

The best thing about BADMAASH COMPANY is that you identify with the mindset of those who aspire to reach the pinnacle of success using shortcuts. The scams and the con games the youth indulge in are easy to decipher and least complicated, which works in its favour. Another strong point is the camaraderie that the four actors share on screen. The film would've fallen flat if the chemistry was missing, but the bonding looks so real that you forget that they are merely enacting those roles.

BADMAASH COMPANY has some terrific moments. The sequences in Bangkok are enjoyable. Ditto for the showdown between the friends in the post-interval hour. The transformation in Shahid's persona is also beautifully depicted.

Pritam's music is foot-tapping and almost every song has been filmed very well. Sanjay Kapoor's cinematography is just right.

Every actor puts his best foot forward in BADMAASH COMPANY. Shahid gets it right yet again. It wouldn't be erroneous to say that this is amongst his finest works. Watch him blow his lid in the restaurant sequence and also in another sequence, when he meets a pregnant Anushka. He is confidence personified in those sequences.

Anushka is a revelation. She looks stunning, her performance is livewire and the chemistry with Shahid is electrifying. Strangely, she took a backseat after her debut in RAB NE BANADI JODI, but BADMAASH COMPANY will bring her back in public eye. Vir Das is another surprise. He's in terrific form here. The film marks the 'birth' of another talent -- Meiyang Chang -- who adds a lot of freshness and zing to his character. Anupam Kher is wonderful. Kiran Juneja makes her presence felt. Pawan Malhotra is extremely likeable.

On the whole, BADMAASH COMPANY is a watchable experience for various reasons, the prime reason being it offers solid entertainment, but doesn't insult your intelligence. Recommended!

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Paathshaala - Movie Review

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

Paathshaala, new Hindi film of Bollywood is a presentation of Milind Ukey. Paathshala movie will release on 16th April 2010 in Indian Cinemas with the stars like Shahid Kapoor, Nana Patekar & Ayesha Takia. Paathshala 2010 is based on the concept of Indian Education System to sort out a better solution.

Hanif Shaikh introduces his music, lyrics and background music in the film Paathshaala 2010. Ahmed Khan writes the story of the movie and also he gives the screenplay. There is also the official website of Paathshaala movie, which has the synopsis of the PAATHSHAALA movie and also assumes “Teaching is a noble profession.”

In the movie-review of PAATHSHAALA, there is the new English Teacher Shahid Kapoor (Rahul Prakash Udyavar) in Swaraswati Vidya Mandir School, located at the border of Mumbai. Though Rahul establishes the good bonding of Teacher-Student relationship, but he feels that there is something which is deficient. So, in his searching, he finds out that Saurabh Shukla (manager of School) makes several money obligations needed on the parents in the name of many extra-circular activities. He too gives punishment to the students when they do not summit the demanded things.

Per day pressure level among the students raises several folds which lead to the unanticipated and serious results. At the end, condition becomes so terrible that at last it becomes a national matter of concern. Paathshaala attempts to reply several queries concerned to the sanctity of today’s Education system. The high ethics and basic principles of the teachings have taken back seat. Profit & gains have become a new way of education institutions. Paathshala is not afraid of revealing out the truth of wrong jobs of the hungry money-minded educational institutes; neither has it left them from highlighting over the utilization of immoral media behavior towards the children who are yet not well-prepared for it.

Rahul Udyawar, in this condition gathers teachers against the school management. Principal Aditya Sahay defends the judgment of management. Will Rahul uproots the prevalent Education System?

Milind Ukey, the director of Paathshala film – is stimulated by the sequence of newspaper articles that he collected over periods of 2 years. Paathshaala movie attempts to construct a platform for the group introspections of educators, parents, students and intellectuals.

Nana Patekar in Paathshaala movie is shown as a very harsh principle as Virus of 3 Idiots. He can go to any limitation for good education and discipline. Paathshaala movie has selected the very responsive concept just like Rann movie. The movie raises many questions on the current education system. To know how to handle out the prevalent Education System in our society.

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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
10 - Paathshaala - Paathshaala (Theme)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Badmaash Company - Music Review

Read more! Cast :: Shahid Kapoor , Anushka Sharma , Meiyang Chang and Vir Das

Badmaash Company is an upcoming Hindi movie of Bollywood. The movie is directed by Parmeet Sethi starting with Shahid Kapoor and Anushika Sharma. Badmaash Company music is composed by Pritam. Anvita Dutt is lyricist of the film. YRF Music launches Badmaash Company Album 2010 on 9th April.

When Pritam composes for YRF, things somehow don’t happen to be his best. At least for past sometime, with an exception of New York to some extent. Dil Bole Hadippa went bad, and Badmaash Company doesn’t look too good, though the soundtrack of Badmaash Company is good enough to hear for some time.

Badmaash Company starts with a fast and likeable for a few days/weeks Ayashi. KK sings the song well and it may stick to your tongue after a few listens.

Ayaashi” song of Badmaash Company music is sung by K K. “Ayaashi” song tunes on fast-paced lyric. Music of the song tunes with “Jhankar”. The song introduces a very unique rap also. “Ayaashi” song is dedicated to the Badmash Company movie theme.

Badmaash Company” song of Badmaash Company 2010 Album is sung by Benny Dayal. Music of the song is very similar to “Ayaashi” song. Lyric of the song is dedicated to the movie title. You will hear many times “Badmaash Company” phrase in this soundtrack.

Chaska – Remix” song of Badmash Company 2010 music is sung by Krishna & Julius. The song tunes very fast-paced band music. Lyric of the song tunes in the background of music. Blinking music is also very effective in this song. Krishna sings in quite an open voice in the song and finds himself quite at ease with the Punjabi style song

Jingle Jingle” song of Badmash Company music is sung by Mohit Chauhan, Master Salim and Farhid. The song tunes on a very thematic lyric and music. This is a poetic song of Badmaash Company Album. Music of “Jingle Jingle” song is inspired by Punjabi Bhangra. The song has introduced very unique rap music also.

Fakeera” song of Badmash Company 2010 music is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The song is inspired by Sufi lyric. The song has introduced very effective lyric on the thematic music.Pritam looks like in a mood to experiment a bit as you find Rahat singing some wonderful alaap in the racy-rocky song

Chaska” song of Badmaash Company music is sung by Krishna. The song is inspired by Punjabi lyric. Music of the soundtrack is also inspired by band music. “Chaska” song is very different from its remix version.

Ayaashi – Remix” song of Badmaash Company Hindi music is sung by Abhijit Nalani and KK. Music of “Ayaashi – Remix” soundtrack is very fast comparatively its original version.

Overall, music of Badmaash Company has introduced very different soundtracks. Lyrics of Badmaash Company Album is also really very appreciating. In the music direction of Hindi film, Pritam already has gotten the biggest popularity in 2009. Album of Badmaash Company will create a new era again in 2010 for Pritam. Badmaash Company is good if you talk about short term but doesn’t offer much for longer run. Almost all the songs of the album are average to above average and neither sounds bad though Pritam doesn’t give anything close to APKGK/LAK for now

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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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01 - Paathshaala - Aye Khuda@review-of-movies.blogspot.com
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
10 - Paathshaala - Paathshaala (Theme)@review-of-movies.blogspot.com

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Chance Pa Dance - Movie Review

Read more! Cast:: Shahid Kapoor, Genelia Dsouza

Sameer is the archetypal struggler who leaves his dad in Delhi and comes to Mumbai, chasing dreams of becoming a star in Bollywood. Does he manage to survive the bleak and gruelling rounds of endless auditions, broken promises and missed chances?

Begin the count....How many times have you seen and heard the story of the bechara struggler who leaves his home town with a tooth brush in his backpack and a bag full of dreams that can only be fulfilled in maximum city, Mumbai. And then, how many times have you seen him eventually rise like the Phoenix over a relentless period of struggle which has him being shunted out of producer's offices, battling with rejection slips, shedding a salty tear of desperation on the salty sea front or giving himself some pep talk when the going gets really tough.

Umpteen times. And that's where Ken Ghosh's film slips. For, it offers you nothing new in terms of the script which ends up as the weakest link in this entire show. Sadly, it follow all the predictable twists and turns that comprise the star-is-born story. Yes, super-talented Sam (Shahid Kapoor) does leave his dad (Parikshat Sahni) to sell saris in saddi Dilli, in order to become an actor in big, bad Bollywood, minus a godfather and a grand daddy. Yes, he bides his time making low brow lungi ads and pitching in as a courier boy, hoping the empty promises of stardom might just come true. And yes, they do come true, but only after a prolonged period of struggle which goes through the usual grind of hunger, a homeless and penniless state.

Yet, what makes this film watchable is the passion that Shahid Kapoor injects in his delineation of Sam, the struggler with stars in his eyes. May be, it's the autobiographical strains of the film -- the advertisements, the dance school, the chorus boy act, the no-godfather syndrome -- that stoke the fire in him. But there is a ring of sincerity and authenticityin his `Hi, I'm Sameer Behl and this is my number, Sir,' stuff during the sundry auditions that seem to be going nowhere. Also, the interactions with the school kids, when he tries to make a living as adance teacher, has a spontaneity about it. Again, perchance spilling over from his days with Shiamak Davar. The initial I-hate-kids attitude is absolutely delightful -- and refreshing -- too. Add to this the effervescence of Genelia as Tina, the scooty-riding choreographer who thinks from her heart and you have an adequate medley of some moments of fun, fuzz and fantastic moves on thedance floor. Although, we do confess the audio track (Pritam Singh, Adnan Sami, Ken Ghosh, Sandeep Shirodkar) isn't much to boast about, considering the film is actually conceptualised as a musical.

The film may not have the emotional quotient of Ishq Vishq, Shahid and Ken's first film that set the box office on fire, yet it does have its moments. A better scripted, less cliched second half would have surely given the film a betterchance to dazzle and shake.

Shahid has a ring of sincerity as Sam, the struggler, while Genelia is her usual ebullient self.

The plot is so predictable, it could put you to sleep. Now that's ironical at a time when Bollywood has so many new stories to tell.

Four music directors and not a single song to boast about. Sad, really sad.

The dances are supposedly choreographed by Marty Kudelka, the American who has directed the dance moves of stars like Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson and N'Sync. Shahid does set the dance floor on fire in certain sequences.

Genelia smartly sports the sassy, singleton, scooty-girl look while Shahid goes casual with Ed Hardy.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Chance Pa Dance - Music review

Read more! Cast:: Shahid Kapoor, Genelia Dsouza

Chance Pe Dance is the story of a talented and passionate Sameer. Positive and brimming with energy, Sameer juggles various jobs while working towards getting his big break in the industry. During his struggle he meets Tina who is a choreographer.

Just when Sameer is promised his big break, he is left without a house as he cannot pay his rent. Not one to lose heart Sam starts living in his rickety old car and starts teaching dance in a school to young kids who have never won any dance competition. He hates kids and the kids hate dancing.

The struggle in life continues as the director who was to launch Sameer now decides to choose his hero through a talent hunt. Sam is shattered but he diverts his focus towards the kids. Getting over his initial dislike of children, Sam not only emotionally bonds with them, but also helps them win a prestigious inter-school dance competition and gets their confidence back - aided by the spirited and beautiful Tina.

Tina urges Sameer to enter the reality hunt, with the love and support from Tina and the kids, Sameer emerges a winner and eventually becomes what he was destined to be, a superstar.

Chance Pe Dance Music Album is made for dance enthusiasts and which already gives an impression the movie is going to rock, atleast with the songs. There are also 2 love songs, both are not very new but worth listening and also making this album a complete package. Adnan Sami is the star of this album with his new flavor of music.

1. Pe..Pe..Pepein...
After the huge success of the song 'Aahun Aahun' from 'Love Aaj Kal,' Neeraj Shridhar and Master Saleem have teamed up again to bring another peppy track, I mean pe pe pe track with rocking hardcore rap from Hard Kaur of course.

2. Pump It Up
Music is deadly, this song is more about the music then the lyrics. Made for dance enthusiasts.

3. Pal Mein Hi
A romantic track with wonderful composition. Singers - Shreya and Soham have contributed to the song equally well.

4. One More Dance
Disco track with foot tapping music. Another made for dance songs.

5. Yaba Daba Yahoo
Voice modulation by Kunal Ganjawala deserves appreciation. A complete junglee song.

6. Rishta Hai Mera
Tulsi Kumar's voice quality fall short in front of Shaan. Decent song overall.

7. Just Do It
This is a short Rap song with funny groove. Music adds to the compliment.

Remixes
The 2 remixes included in the album are definitely an added bonus. Music is what makes them happening.

Download MP3 Songs
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