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English Vinglish (2012) |
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Thursday, 17 January 2013
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Kismet Love Paisa Dilli (2012) |
Name : Kismet Love Paisa Dilli (2012)
Film Genres : Adventure | Comedy | Romance
Release Date: 5 October 2012 (India)
Director: Sanjay M. Khanduri
Writers: Sanjay M. Khanduri
Stars: Vivek Oberoi, Mallika Sherawat and Neha Dhupia
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Cocktail (2012)
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Name : Cocktail (2012)
Genre : Comedy | Drama | Romance
Release date : 13 July 2012 (India)
Director : Homi Adajania
Writers : Imtiaz Ali, Sajid Ali
Stars : Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda
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Rajdhani Express (2013) |
Name : Rajdhani Express (2013)
Genre : Action | Drama | Thriller
Release date : 4 January 2013 (India)
Director : Ashok Kohli
Writers : Ashok Kohli
Stars : Ishrat Ali, Sayali Bhagat and Puja Bose
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| Vishwaroopam (2013) |
Name : Vishwaroopam (2013)
Genre : Action | Crime | Thriller
Release Date : 14 January 2013 (India)
Director : Kamal Hassan
Writers : Kamal Hassan, Atul Tiwari
Stars : Kamal Hassan, Pooja Kumar and Andrea Jeremiah
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Review :
Ms.Nirupama was from a average chic ancestors in Chennai, she comes to U.S to accompany her college studies. There she marries the ball adept Vishwanath and they both advance a rather blessed and peaceful life. But if Nirupama wants to do her Ph.D added she wants to breach up with her bedmate and wants to acquisition a accountability with her husband. So she puts a detective to acquisition added about her husband. Thats if all the pandora's box opens up. Written by Bharath K.
Monday, 14 January 2013
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| Khiladi 786 |
Movie Name : Khiladi 786 (2012)
Movie Genre : Action | Comedy | Romance
Release Date : 7 December 2012 India
Director : Ashish R. Mohan
Producer: Akshay Kumar
Writers : Himesh Reshammiya, Bunty Rathore
Stars :
Akshay Kumar Mushtaq Khan Mukesh Rishi Dinesh Lamba Cyndy Khojol Rajesh KhattarKunal Khemu Vipin Bakshi Swantatra Bharat Sorabh Chauhan Suneel Dutt Sanjai Mishra Bharati Singh Asin Mithun Chakraborty Paresh Rawal.
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What's the movie about
Born
to an owner of a marriage bureau Champak Lal, Mansukh has been a
complete failure ever since he has grown up and tried to help his father
in their family business. All the alliances he had tried to get done
have resulted in separation even before the marriage took place.
To prove his worth to his father, he takes up an unusual challenge of getting an underworld don TT bhai's spoilt brat sister Indu getting married to a cop called Bahattar Singh aka Khiladi 786 in Punjab and to add more to his problems he convinces even TT bhai to pretend as a cop but little did the over enthusiast know that Bahattar Singh, his father Sattar Singh and his uncle Ikhattar Singh were not cops but a family of conmen. The story takes a shape as the two hardcore families of two different states pretend to be policemen in front of each other and the beans from each side can be spilled anytime which can be life threatening for Mansukh.
What follows is a roller-coaster ride filled with music, romance, comedy and power packed action!
To prove his worth to his father, he takes up an unusual challenge of getting an underworld don TT bhai's spoilt brat sister Indu getting married to a cop called Bahattar Singh aka Khiladi 786 in Punjab and to add more to his problems he convinces even TT bhai to pretend as a cop but little did the over enthusiast know that Bahattar Singh, his father Sattar Singh and his uncle Ikhattar Singh were not cops but a family of conmen. The story takes a shape as the two hardcore families of two different states pretend to be policemen in front of each other and the beans from each side can be spilled anytime which can be life threatening for Mansukh.
What follows is a roller-coaster ride filled with music, romance, comedy and power packed action!
Khiladi 786 Reviews
Now that the 1980s' variety of masala films are being lapped up by spectators, it is heartening to see Mumbai-based film-makers working hard to create zany entertainers, also boarding the next available flight to South India to clinch the deal/s for the remake rights of Southern blockbusters. The A-list actors, on their part, are equally gung ho for unabashed entertainers, consenting to allocate ample time to movies of this variety.Akshay Kumar, who tasted super success earlier this year with ROWDY RATHORE [besides HOUSEFULL 2 and OMG - OH MY GOD!], comes up with his second masala outing before the year draws to a close, KHILADI 786. What makes KHILADI 786 conspicuous is the fact that it marks Akshay's return as 'Khiladi' after more than a decade. From the immensely likeable KHILADI in 1992 to KHILADI 420 in 2000, Akshay was the face of over half-a-dozen 'Khiladi' movies during that phase -- some good, some plain average, some terrible movies. The brand 'Khiladi' got affixed to Akshay in those years.
KHILADI 786 borrows the 'Khiladi' brand, but has no correlation with the 'Khiladi' movies attempted earlier. KHILADI 786 has a skeletal plot, but is padded with ingredients that are aimed at the hoi polloi: The lead man bashes up 10/15 goons at one go like we swat mosquitoes, punches the wall in anger and the wall crumbles, even gulps down a man as if he we were consuming a soft drink from a straw [yes, you read it right!]. This is a mere sample of what you gonna see in KHILADI 786. So, be prepared!
Come to think of it, KHILADI 786 has been made with the intention of grabbing the attention of the hardcore masses, hitting the ton [Rs 100 cr Club] and giving the tag of a 'Hit Machine' to its lead man, Akshay, who has delivered three solid hits this year. Ashish R. Mohan, who has been an apprentice to Rohit Shetty in the past, adapts his mentor's formula of wooing the audience, stretching the term unbelievable more than it should. More on that later!
Born to the owner of a marriage bureau Champak Lal [Manoj Joshi], Mansukh [Himesh Reshammiya] has been a complete failure ever since he has grown up and tried to help his father in their family business. All the alliances he had tried to get done have resulted in separation even before the marriage took place.
To prove his worth to his father, he takes up an unusual challenge of getting the underworld don, TT Bhai's [Mithun Chakraborty] spoilt sister Indu [Asin] married to a cop called Bahattar Singh aka Khiladi 786 [Akshay Kumar] in Punjab. Mansukh convinces TT Bhai to pretend as a cop. Little do they know that Bahattar Singh, his father Sattar Singh [Raj Babbar] and his uncle Ikhattar Singh [Mukesh Rishi] are not cops, but a family of con men.
The two families now pretend to be policemen in front of each other, but the cat is out of the bag soon...
KHILADI 786 is an old-school wacky potboiler. There isn't an iota of logic here and one is not even looking for intelligence, rationale or justification either. The film is packed with ingredients that constitute a wholesome entertainer such as humor, South-styled stunts with the one-man army outsmarting a bunch of deadly goons and of course, visually enticing songs every 15/20 minutes, but the writing has its share of hiccups...
* Mithun is supposed to be a dreaded don in Mumbai, whose name and pics have been splashed in newspapers and TV channels since decades [we're even shown clips], but how come Raj Babbar, Akshay and their family are completely clueless of his identity?
* The track of Asin's lover [Rahul Singh] is a yawn. What was the writer thinking while penning those sequences?
* The climax, with Rajesh Khattar landing up at the wedding, Johny Lever unlocking himself from a room where he was held captive and Mushtaq Khan and Bharti suddenly becoming news reporters at the wedding mandap, looks too much of a cinematic liberty.
On the plus side, the first-time director throws every trick in the book to entice the spectator and moves on to the next scene, before the viewer gets the feeling of deja vu. There's no denying that you actually enjoy certain moments in the narrative. The concept of having an African and Chinese in the family is so funny. Also, the lost-in-mela brother surfacing in the end may look ridiculous, but makes you smile again. In a nutshell, the film caters to the masala loving audience and the director has no qualms about admitting it.
Himesh Reshammiya, who enacts a pivotal part in the film, belts out super numbers here. 'Balma', 'Lonely', 'Hookah' and 'Long Drive' have already made it to the music charts and are, without doubt, standout tracks. The action sequences are very much macho and executed with zest and enthusiasm.
Akshay's desi punches, raw and masculine action and the correct comic timing is sure to win a lot of hearts yet again. He is in his element, in complete form, brimming with charm and confidence. He's the mainstay of the film and lives up to the title every bit. Asin is the prototypical heroine who has to look her best, dance admirably and pair off with her on-screen man.
Himesh Reshammiya does very well, while Mithun Chakraborty and Raj Babbar add lots of weight to their characters. Sanjay Mishra is in his element. Mukesh Tiwari impresses. Johny Lever is under-utilized. Manoj Joshi, Rajesh Khattar, Mukesh Rishi and Gurpreet Guggi are perfect. Mushtaq Khan, Bharti and Rahul Singh deserved better roles. Claudia Ciesla's item song adds glamour to the proceedings.
On the whole, KHILADI 786 is not for purists, but for lovers of hardcore masala films completely. If zany amusement, wacky humor and over the top entertainers is what you enjoy, this one's for you. Go, have fun!
Khiladi 786 Cast & Crew:
Status
- Released
Release Date
- 7 Dec 2012
Genre
- Comedy,Action
Producer
- Himesh Reshammiya
- Twinkle Khanna
- Sunil A Lulla
Star Cast
- Akshay Kumar.... Bahattar Singh/Tihattar Singh
- Himesh Reshammiya.... Mansukh Desai
- Manoj Joshi.... Champaklal Desai
- Asin.... Indu Tendulkar
- Mithun Chakraborty.... Tatya Tukaram Tendulkar
- Rajesh Khattar.... Inspector Jugnu Singh
- Raj Babbar.... Sattar Singh
- Mukesh Rishi.... Ikhattar Singh
- Claudia Ciesla.... Item Song
- Sanjay Mishra.... Jeevanlal Pranlal D'costa
- Johny Lever.... Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
- Gurpreet Guggi.... Sukhi
- Dinesh Lamba.... Punter
- Bharti Singh.... Mili
- Mushtaq Khan.... Bhagat
- Rahul Singh.... Azad
- Mukesh Tiwari.... Jailor
- Sejal Shah.... Mansukh's Mother
- Pradeep Kabra
Story / Writers
- Himesh Reshammiya
Choreographers
- Ganesh Acharya
- Piyush Panchal
Costume Designers
- Komal Shahani
Censor Details:
Censor Dates
- 29 Nov 2012
Reels
- Not Available.
Length in metres
- 0.0
Music Director
Color
CLanguage
HindiDirector
Singers
Lyricist
Editor
Cinematography
Action
Dialogue
Publicity Designers
Sound
- Parikshit Lalwani
- Kunal Mehta
Music Company
- T-Series
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| Student Of The Year |
Name : Student of the Year
Director: Karan Johar
Writers: Karan Johar
Stars: Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan
Release Date : 19 October 2012
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What's the movie about
Characters:
Rohan Nanda: Varun Dhawan
The scion of Nanda Industries, shares a complex relationship with his father, Ashok Nanda because Senior Nanda only measuresRohanwith his own parameters of success..Despite all his aggression, like all sons,Rohan seeks his father's approval. Rohan's childhood sweetheart, ShanayaSinghania has a special place in Rohan's heart too but that doesn't stop him from taking her for granted. In this life of dreams and status quo, walks in a new entrant changing views, adding complications and thereby shifting equations to the extent that the Student Of The Year competition in St.Teresa's becomes the symbol of self-worth and self-realisation for Rohan Nanda.
Shanaya Singhania: Alia Bhatt
Has very few reasons to complain in her life. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth she tries hard to smother her need for love with couture clothes, designer brands and her half baked romance with Rohan..When a new student walks into the corridors of St.Teresa's, Shanaya doesn't pay much attention to him but as time passes by she can't but help realising her attraction for him andShanaya realises suddenly that the Student Of The Year trophy has much more significance in her life than she imagined.
Abhimanyu Singh: Sidharth Malhotra
Is a State level runner and an excellent student from a middle class Delhi family. His competitive nature makes sure he is always ahead of others in thought and action. When he enters St. Teresa's on a scholarship, he soon realizes that his position is among the `have nots' but his heart is with the `haves'. His friendship with Rohan Nanda and his unspoken love for ShanayaSinghania give rise to complications he doesn't expect and it's just a matter of time before he realizes that Student of the Year trophy is no longer just his ticket to success but will chisel him into the person he will become.
Synopsis
The road from youth to adulthood is paved with myriad emotions and Student Of The Year celebrates this colorful coming of age. It is the story of Abhimanyu Singh (Sidharth Malhotra) and Rohan Nanda (Varun Dhawan) who traverse the path of competition, envy, triumph, failure, manipulation and heartbreak in their mini-universe of St. Teresa's High School, Dehradun. Abhimanyu Singh a.k.a Abhi comes from a middle-class family and wants to achieve great heights of success and prosperity, the first step to which will be the Student of the Year trophy while Rohan Nanda a.k.a Ro, is the son of a business tycoon who grapples with a complex relationship with his father and knows that winning the Student Of the Year trophy will bag him the approval that he subconsciously craves for. When the two protagonists with distinct backgrounds and clear goals clash with each other in the locker room, football field and the canteen, there is no question in anyone's mind that the preset equations of the St. Teresa's campus were about to change.
When Abhi and Rohan's rivalry takes an unexpected turn to friendship, neither pre-empts the complications that would brew. Things are further knotted up when Shanaya Singhania (Alia Bhatt), the most popular girl on the campus enters the equation. While Shanaya and Rohan are childhood sweethearts, Abhi's attraction for his best friend's girlfriend and Shanaya's quiet reciprocation causes a rift in their friendship that would have a long lasting impact. Looming large over the various friendships in the campus is the Student Of The year trophy and Dean Yogendra Vasisht's (Rishi Kapoor) emphasis on success and victory. Towards the end of the term, the foes-turned-friends-turned foes, Abhi and Rohan, are ready for a face-off and battle lines are drawn through the length and breadth of the campus, with only one goal in everyone's eyes - Student Of The Year Trophy. As new ambitions are born and old loyalties fall by the wayside, each segment of the Student Of The Year competition manages to tear apart both, the participants and the spectators, to redefine the choices of the three protagonists.
What will Abhimanyu choose? Victory or Friendship?
What will Rohan choose? Victory or Dreams?
What will Shanaya choose? Victory or Emotions?
Rohan Nanda: Varun Dhawan
The scion of Nanda Industries, shares a complex relationship with his father, Ashok Nanda because Senior Nanda only measuresRohanwith his own parameters of success..Despite all his aggression, like all sons,Rohan seeks his father's approval. Rohan's childhood sweetheart, ShanayaSinghania has a special place in Rohan's heart too but that doesn't stop him from taking her for granted. In this life of dreams and status quo, walks in a new entrant changing views, adding complications and thereby shifting equations to the extent that the Student Of The Year competition in St.Teresa's becomes the symbol of self-worth and self-realisation for Rohan Nanda.
Shanaya Singhania: Alia Bhatt
Has very few reasons to complain in her life. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth she tries hard to smother her need for love with couture clothes, designer brands and her half baked romance with Rohan..When a new student walks into the corridors of St.Teresa's, Shanaya doesn't pay much attention to him but as time passes by she can't but help realising her attraction for him andShanaya realises suddenly that the Student Of The Year trophy has much more significance in her life than she imagined.
Abhimanyu Singh: Sidharth Malhotra
Is a State level runner and an excellent student from a middle class Delhi family. His competitive nature makes sure he is always ahead of others in thought and action. When he enters St. Teresa's on a scholarship, he soon realizes that his position is among the `have nots' but his heart is with the `haves'. His friendship with Rohan Nanda and his unspoken love for ShanayaSinghania give rise to complications he doesn't expect and it's just a matter of time before he realizes that Student of the Year trophy is no longer just his ticket to success but will chisel him into the person he will become.
Synopsis
The road from youth to adulthood is paved with myriad emotions and Student Of The Year celebrates this colorful coming of age. It is the story of Abhimanyu Singh (Sidharth Malhotra) and Rohan Nanda (Varun Dhawan) who traverse the path of competition, envy, triumph, failure, manipulation and heartbreak in their mini-universe of St. Teresa's High School, Dehradun. Abhimanyu Singh a.k.a Abhi comes from a middle-class family and wants to achieve great heights of success and prosperity, the first step to which will be the Student of the Year trophy while Rohan Nanda a.k.a Ro, is the son of a business tycoon who grapples with a complex relationship with his father and knows that winning the Student Of the Year trophy will bag him the approval that he subconsciously craves for. When the two protagonists with distinct backgrounds and clear goals clash with each other in the locker room, football field and the canteen, there is no question in anyone's mind that the preset equations of the St. Teresa's campus were about to change.
When Abhi and Rohan's rivalry takes an unexpected turn to friendship, neither pre-empts the complications that would brew. Things are further knotted up when Shanaya Singhania (Alia Bhatt), the most popular girl on the campus enters the equation. While Shanaya and Rohan are childhood sweethearts, Abhi's attraction for his best friend's girlfriend and Shanaya's quiet reciprocation causes a rift in their friendship that would have a long lasting impact. Looming large over the various friendships in the campus is the Student Of The year trophy and Dean Yogendra Vasisht's (Rishi Kapoor) emphasis on success and victory. Towards the end of the term, the foes-turned-friends-turned foes, Abhi and Rohan, are ready for a face-off and battle lines are drawn through the length and breadth of the campus, with only one goal in everyone's eyes - Student Of The Year Trophy. As new ambitions are born and old loyalties fall by the wayside, each segment of the Student Of The Year competition manages to tear apart both, the participants and the spectators, to redefine the choices of the three protagonists.
What will Abhimanyu choose? Victory or Friendship?
What will Rohan choose? Victory or Dreams?
What will Shanaya choose? Victory or Emotions?
Student Of The Year Reviews
Karan Johar is back on the director's chair... and back to romance, conflict, song-n-dance and of course, college campus [KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI]. Only thing, it's minus the stars this time. The absence of stars notwithstanding, the curiosity to watch a KJo film remains intact. This colossal film is being looked forward to like any extravaganza that stars A-listers. The three newcomers [Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt] couldn't have dreamt of such a grandiloquent launch. But the weight on their shoulders is enormous. One expects them to make the right noise and perform like accomplished professionals in this lavishly-packed teen flick.High school and college romance has been the wallpaper of many a film in the past. Recall movies like JO JEETA WOHI SIKANDAR, KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI, MAIN HOON NA, MOHABBATEIN, 3 IDIOTS... One look at the trailers and you might assume that STUDENT OF THE YEAR is all about kids' partying, clubbing and leading a fun-filled life. Sure, STUDENT OF THE YEAR is an entertainer in the truest sense of the term, but KJo ensures that he presents the lives of the students in a competitive environment with an uplifting message that comes across loud and clear: Be a go-getter, seize the opportunity with both your hands, have the ambitious streak to attain what you desire.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR is a love story that traverses the trodden path [a high school romance]. But KJo is an artisan with intellect and taste and he ensures that the script is spruced up and modernized with such elan that it doesn't offend the spectator's wisdom or intelligence. The accomplished director takes on familiar material and gives it an entirely new twirl. This is escapist cinema at its best!
STUDENT OF THE YEAR is the story of Abhimanyu Singh [Sidharth Malhotra] and Rohan Nanda [Varun Dhawan], who traverse the path of competition, envy, triumph, failure, manipulation and heartbreak in their mini-universe of St. Teresa's High School, Dehradun. Abhimanyu a.k.a Abhi comes from a middle-class family and wants to achieve great heights of success and prosperity, the first step to which will be the 'Student Of The Year' trophy, while Rohan Nanda a.k.a. Ro is the son of a business tycoon [Ram Kapoor], who grapples with a complex relationship with his father and knows that winning the 'Student Of The Year' trophy will bag him the approval that he subconsciously craves for.
The two protagonists with distinct backgrounds and clear goals clash with each other in the locker room, football field and the canteen. Things are further knotted up when Shanaya Singhania [Alia Bhatt], the most popular girl on the campus, enters the equation. While Shanaya and Rohan are childhood sweethearts, Abhi's attraction for his best friend's girlfriend and Shanaya's quiet reciprocation causes a rift in their friendship. Abhi and Rohan are ready for a face-off and battle lines are drawn through the length and breadth of the campus, with only one goal in everyone's eyes -- 'Student Of The Year' trophy.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR narrates the wonderfully intricate and complex trajectory of three high school kids, their transition from adolescence/teenage to maturity/adulthood and the emotions they experience in this journey called life. Although love stories is a beaten to death genre, STUDENT OF THE YEAR doesn't fall into the 'typical romantic fare' category either. Karan and screenplay writer Rensil D'silva pay minute attention to detailing and character development and what comes across on screen seems like an unmarked, charming and bona fide experience within the commercial parameters.
In his by-now-famous style, Karan grabs your attention from the very commencement of the movie. What follows thereafter -- every sequence, actually -- is relevant to the film and the objective is to remain faithful to the essence of the story. Whether it's the amusing moments or the ones that depict the camaraderie of the three protagonists, also the ones when the two guys lock horns and get into the competitive spirit, Karan ensures that he packs in the optimum. There's no room for boredom or monotony in this high-on-energy movie. I'd like to make a special mention of one sequence, which reverberates in your memory and continues to haunt you after the show has concluded: A silent sequence with just music playing in the background. What a sequence! Besides, a number of emotional moments make you moist-eyed.
On the flipside, the 'Treasure Hunt' is the sole episode that doesn't match the brilliance of an otherwise dazzling movie. But there's so much happening in the movie, you overlook this minor aberration as it rushes to a pulse-pounding finale.
Vishal-Shekhar deliver a winning soundtrack. It's lively, sprightly, refined... the kind of sound that works majorly with the youth audience, the kind of sound one has come to expect from a KJo movie, the kind of soundtrack that's infectiously catchy. Besides, the gist of the movie comes across well in the varied tracks, be it 'Disco Deewane', 'Radha', 'Ishq Wala Love', 'Ratta Maar' and 'Vele'. It's a complete album and the choreography/execution of each track is stunning.
Cinematography [Ayananka Bose] is spectacular. Each and every frame looks grandiose, colorful. In fact, the glam that you associate with a KJo movie is all there. This one's truly a good looking film! Dialogue [Niranjan Iyengar] adjoins incredible significance to the movie and serves immensely to fortify even a commonplace sequence. The styling of each and every actor [Manish Malhotra] is awe-inspiring.
You need immense courage to launch newcomers in an extravagant production in these tough times. Not only has Karan chosen faces that have the potential to be the poster boys/girl of Gen X, but he ensures that they are presented like huge stars in their debut movie. Both Sidharth and Varun are excessively talented, supremely confident and hardly look like first-time actors. Photogenic, charming and self-assured, it's tough to say who's better, Sidharth or Varun? Both shine in their respective roles, both enact their parts with gusto. Sidharth gets some terrific moments, while Varun is a talent one can't help but marvel at. Alia's role is reminiscent of Kareena in KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM [remember Poo?]. Stylish, classy, born with a silver spoon, she's someone who loves to flaunt not just her clothes and bags, but also her riches. Extremely photogenic [she looks like a doll, frankly], Alia makes a super-confident debut. In fact, all three, Siddharth, Varun and Alia, are here to stay!
The film has a super-strong supporting cast. Known for essaying romantic roles in his illustrious career, Rishi Kapoor's portrayal of a baddie in AGNEEPATH earlier this year and as a gay dean in STUDENT OF THE YEAR is sure to raise eyebrows. But it also proves how courageous he is when it comes to choosing roles. The veteran is simply lovable. Ram Kapoor is another actor who has proved his credentials in the past and proves it yet again. He's fantastic!
Kayoze Irani is another youngster who stands out. Extremely natural... he shines in a powerful sequence towards the final stages of the film. Manasi Rachh, as Alia's friend, sparkles in several sequences. She's too good. Sahil Anand, as Varun's friend, is first-rate, providing some genuinely funny laughs.
Ronit Roy is wonderfully restrained. Sana Saaed looks glamorous and does well. Manjot Singh is pleasant. Gautami Kapoor conveys a lot through her expressive eyes. Maninee De Mishra, Farida Jalal, Prachi Shah, Sushma Seth, Akshay Anand, all lend adequate support. Boman Irani appears in a cameo.
On the whole, STUDENT OF THE YEAR is amongst Karan Johar's most accomplished works. The youth brigade would love it and those who have already past that age would want to revisit those days. This one's entertainment, entertainment and entertainment at its best. Clearly, KJo has a winner on hands, yet again!
Student Of The Year Cast & Crew:
Status
- Released
Release Date
- 19 Oct 2012
Genre
- Drama
Producer
- Hiroo Johar
- Gauri Khan
Star Cast
- Sidharth Malhotra.... Abhimanyu Singh a.k.a Abhi
- Varun Dhawan.... Rohan Nanda a.k.a Ro
- Alia Bhatt.... Shanaya Singhania
- Rishi Kapoor.... Dean Yogendra Vasisht
- Kayoze Irani.... Sudo
- Manasi Rachh.... Shruti
- Sahil Anand.... Jeet
- Ronit Roy.... Sports Coach
- Ram Kapoor.... Mr. Nanda
- Sana Saeed.... Tanya
- Farida Jalal.... Abhimanyu's Grandmother
- Sushma Seth.... Dean Yogendra Vasisht's Mother
- Akshay Anand.... Abhimanyu's Paternal Uncle
- Prachi Shah.... Sports Coach's Wife
- Manjot Singh.... Dimpy
- Gautami Kapoor.... Rohan Nanda's Mother
- Maninni De.... Abhimanyu's Paternal Aunt
- Siddharth Sharma.... Rohan's Elder Brother
- Boman Irani.... Cameo
- Kajol.... Cameo
- Farah Khan.... Cameo
- Vaibhavi Merchant.... Cameo
Background Music
- Vishal Dadlani
- Shekhar Ravjiani
Choreographers
- Farah Khan
- Vaibhavi Merchant
- Remo DSouza
- Bosco Martis
- Caesar Gonsalves
Costume Designers
- Manish Malhotra
- Shiraz Siddiqui
Ex. Co Producers
- Apoorva Mehta
- Marijke Dsouza
Censor Details:
Censor Dates
- 10 Oct 2012
Reels
- 16
Length in metres
- 3988.4
Music Director
Color
CLanguage
HindiDirector
Singers
Lyricist
Editor
Cinematography
Screenplay
Dialogue
Publicity Designers
Undefined
- undefined
Sound
- Ali Merchant
Music Company
- Sony Music
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| Table No. 21 |
Name : Table No.21 (2013)
Genre : Thriller
Release date : 4 January 2013 (India)
Director : Aditya Datt
Writers : Aditya Datt, Abhijit Deshpande
Stars : Tena Desae, Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal
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Description :
A brace reside a characterless activity and are captivated to accept won an alien vacation to Fiji & their action increases if they get a adventitious to play "Tell all truth" bold for a apperception extraordinary cost money. The bold begins and the brace discovers that the bold isn't absolutely a game, but is a bold of survival.
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Reviews
Films like KAHAANI, TALAASH, also most films helmed by Abbas-Mustan had this uncharacteristic quality of keeping the spectator on tenterhooks till the last frame. A taut thriller demands that the spectator stay vigilant, is all eyes and ears as the story unfolds, becomes a participant while the mind games are being played by the characters on screen... TABLE NO. 21, directed by Aditya Datt, which sets the ball rolling in 2013, truly symbolizes a riveting thriller.
It's not just the premise that grabs your attention, but TABLE NO. 21 stands out because it doesn't borrow the formulaic template, nor does it rely on the predictable twists and turns or caricaturist characters to enthrall the spectator. It's clever, engaging and carries a message that hits you like a ton of bricks. Importantly, it's a well crafted thriller that delivers more than what it promised in its attention-grabbing promos.
Vivaan [Rajeev Khandelwal] and Siya [Tena Desae] win a fully-paid-for vacation to Fiji. Once there, they are invited to dine at a plush resort, making their wedding anniversary truly special. The owner of the resort -- the suave Mr. Khan [Paresh Rawal] -- offers them to partake in a reality game show. The prize money? A staggering Rs 21 crores.
Eight questions. Honest and straightforward answers. Not quitting the game show till the eight questions are answered... Vivaan and Siya grab the opportunity instantaneously. But the game is not as uncomplicated as they think. Vivaan and Siya feel trapped as the game advances, but they can't quit it midway. The mystery deepens... Who's Mr. Khan? Why is he playing this game? Or is he playing with their lives?
While the basic premise of TABLE NO. 21 is fascinating, intriguing enough for a suspense thriller setup, the screenwriting packages a series of realistic sequences and episodes that catch you unaware. What starts off as a love story gradually transforms into serious stuff and the suspense and drama plays on your mind even after you've made an exit from the dark auditorium. A slick thriller, the film makes you uneasy [towards the conclusion] due to the stark reality it portrays and that, in my opinion, is one of the triumphs of the film.
Director Aditya Datt pulls off the innovative concept with élan, as the game as well as the back stories leave you gasping for breath. You might draw parallels with some Hollywood movies, but the message it drives home and the way it terminates makes the viewer in you satiated. While one is itching to describe a few sequences and unravel the course of the film during the penultimate stages, it would be unfair on my part to spill the beans. The beauty of the film will be to watch it without knowing anything and absorbing it like a sponge, since it's a film about characters and conflict with a big revelation. I'd like to make a special mention of its writing [story-screenplay: Shantanu Ray and Sheershak Anand; additional screenplay and dialogue: Abhijeet Deshpande], which leaves no scope for loopholes. In fact, like I pointed at the very outset, the writing demands that you stay alert and attentive, else you might lose chunks in the plot. The sole deterrent is its slow pacing in its first hour.
DoP Ravi Walia captures the scenic beauty of Fiji with proficiency. The narrative boasts of just two songs and both fit well in the scenario of things. The background score [Amar Mohile] enhances the impact. The editor [Devendra A. Murdeshwar] has cut the film very well, with not a single sequence overstaying its welcome.
Paresh Rawal gets another author-backed role after OMG - OH MY GOD and though you may label it grey or black on the basis of what you may have witnessed in its promos, the actor sees to it that the character doesn't get stereotypical or hackneyed thanks to his faultless acting abilities. His character changes colors rapidly, like a chameleon changes colors, taking the film to its peak towards the closing stages.
Rajeev Khandelwal's choice of movies is worth applauding. The actor cannot be accused of getting repetitive since his choice of movies has been as diverse as chalk and cheese. The talented actor portrays a complex character in this film and I must add, he gets the part spot-on. A persuasive screen presence and effortless acting consistently makes this character work and how! Tena Desae is a revelation. Extremely photogenic, the character must have been a challenge of sorts for the actress and Tena handles it most courageously and confidently, getting into the skin of her character. Hanif Hilal doesn't get any lines to deliver, but his imposing persona and silence stays with you. Dhruv Ganesh is striking towards the final moments of the film. Asheesh Kapoor is alright.
On the whole, TABLE NO. 21 is a commendable movie-going experience. If you are an extremely choosy moviegoer who watches select first-rate films a year, make sure TABLE NO. 21 is included on your listing. Strongly recommended!
Table No. 21 Cast & Crew:
Status
- Released
Release Date
- 4 Jan 2013
Genre
- Thriller
Producer
- Viki Rajani
- Sunil A Lulla
Star Cast
- Rajeev Khandelwal.... Vivaan
- Tena Desae.... Siya
- Paresh Rawal.... Mr. Khan
- Dhruv Ganesh
- Hanif Hilal
- Asheesh Kapur.... Bittoo
- Sana Shaikh.... Neeti
Story / Writers
- Sheershak Anand
- Shantanu Ray Chhibber
Background Music
- Amar Mohile
Choreographers
- Remo DSouza
Censor Details:
Censor Dates
- 20 Dec 2012
Reels
- Not Available.
Length in metres
- 0.0
Music Director
Color
CLanguage
HindiDirector
Editor
Cinematography
Action
Dialogue
Shooting Location(City & Country)
- Fiji
Sound
- Shajith Koyeri
Music Company
- Eros Music
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| Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola |
Name : Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
Genre : Comedy | Drama
Release date : 4 January 2013 (India)
Director : Vishal Bharadwaj
Writers : Vishal Bhardwaj, Abhishek Chaubey
Stars : Imran Khan, Shabana Azmi, Anushka Sharma
Aarya Babbar, Pankaj Kapoor
More Info : Click Here
What's the movie about
Set
in the rustic surroundings of a village in Haryana, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka
Mandola is a comedy-drama about Harry Mandola (Pankaj Kapoor), a wealthy
industrialist who loves his drink, his daughter Bijlee (Anushka Sharma)
and the unusual bond they both share with Harry's man Friday, Matru
(Imran Khan).
Much to her father's delight, Bijlee is all set to marry Baadal (Aarya Babbar), the son of a powerful politician Chaudhari Devi (Shabana Aami). This alliance which is far from just being a simple union of two young people becomes the seed for a story that brings twists and turns in the lives of Matru, Bijlee and Mandola.
One looks forward to a Vishal Bhardwaj film for varied reasons. For this supremely talented storyteller/music composer, stories have preceded stars, which, to be brutally honest, is a rarity in Bollywood. Though he has worked with A-list names, he's *not* made it a compulsion or regularity. Additionally, one cannot accuse him of peddling saccharine sweet romances, brain-dead comedies or fancy family dramas to his spectators. Experimenting with varied genres, pushing the envelope vis-à-vis the subject matter of the film and often focusing on small-town stories has been his forte. Also, the soundtrack remains fresh in your memory, even after his movies make an exit from cinema halls.
With MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA, Vishal goes to the Indian hinterland yet again to narrate a brand new story. This film, like some of his past works, reflects the rustic flavor of villages/small towns. The supremely talented film-maker is often accused of making 'dark films', but MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is an exception. Vishal tackles a serious issue, but makes sure he injects dollops of humor this time. Be forewarned, the humor is not the leave-your-brains-at-home kind of stuff that we get served in most films. It's quirky and unconventional.
MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is definitely not Vishal's best work, though the master touch is evident in several sequences. The story barely moves in the first hour; there are stretches when the account begins to blur. Thankfully, the sequence of events and some exceptional moments in the post-interval portions save the film from tripping. At the same time, I wish to add that the film could've done with some judicious trimming for a stronger impact. It's way too lengthy!
Set in the rustic surroundings of a village in Haryana, MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is about Harry Mandola [Pankaj Kapur], a wealthy industrialist who loves his drink, his daughter Bijlee [Anushka Sharma] and the unusual bond they both share with Harry's man Friday, Matru [Imran Khan]. Much to her father's delight, Bijlee is all set to marry Baadal [Aarya Babbar], the son of a powerful politician Chaudhari Devi [Shabana Aami]. This alliance, which is far from just being a simple union of two young people, becomes the seed for a story that brings twists and turns in the lives of Matru, Bijlee and Mandola.
One has come to expect genuinely hatke stuff from Vishal Bhardwaj and MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is no exception. Right from the casting to the setting, the plotline and the twists, even the music... you can't draw parallels with any movie you may have watched. That's one of the significant reasons why this motion picture thrives. But there're shortcomings galore... The erratic writing [screenplay: Abhishek Chaubey, Vishal Bhardwaj; script consultant: Sabrina Dhawan], a few sequences are stretched for no reason, the uneven pacing distracts you from staying focused. In addition, like I pointed at the very outset, the humor is quirky and may not appeal to the hoi polloi. The Haryanvi dialect is another deterrent. The lingo remains faithful to the flavor of the region it chooses to depict, but a section of viewers will find it difficult to comprehend what the on-screen characters are expressing at times.
Having said that, it's tricky to find any slipup in Vishal's implementation of the material. The handling of a number of sequences is exemplary, especially the dramatic ones. Also, a few lines [dialogue: Vishal Bhardwaj] are truly side-splitting, not distasteful, although a few words ['Paincho'] may appear offensive. In fact, there are several gems in the narrative, making it difficult to pick just one and highlight here.
Vishal teams up with ace wordsmith Gulzar yet again. The duo has always believed in experimentation and MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is no exception. He amalgamates folk and western rhythms to create tunes that sound so distinct, but are ear-pleasing nonetheless. The soundtrack may not be mainstream [like 'Dhan-Te-Nan' or 'Darling'], but is pleasant nonetheless, with two standout tracks -- the title number and 'Oye Boy Charlie'. Cinematography [Kartik Vijay Thyagarajan] is top notch.
Each and every actor fits in delightfully in the structure of the tale. After DELHI BELLY, Imran faces the biggest challenge of his career as he attempts to portray a Haryanvi in MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA. By transforming his looks and working hard on his dialect and body language, Imran shuns the chocolate boy image with this performance. The act takes him to another level, in a different league altogether. Anushka has emerged one of the finest actresses of her generation. Her character is truly complex: She's confident and mischievous, yet vulnerable and naïve. Her smoldering looks coupled with a nuanced performance will win her praise. Her styling too catches your eye.
Pankaj Kapur enacts the flamboyant and boisterous part with gusto. The veteran goes all out for this role -- singing, dancing, jumping into a pool -- and it is this enthusiasm, besides a splendid performance, that merits the highest praise. Shabana Azmi is magnificent, as always. Her character changes colors constantly, an act only a powerful actress could've essayed with expertise, and Shabana takes to it like a fish takes to water.
Aarya Babbar is a complete revelation. He gets a meatier role this time and he handles it exceedingly well. Navneet Nishan is alright.
On the whole, MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA holds your attention in parts, but that's not enough. The first half is lackluster, while the post-interval part catches some steam. However, the excessive length plays a spoilsport. Below expectations!
Much to her father's delight, Bijlee is all set to marry Baadal (Aarya Babbar), the son of a powerful politician Chaudhari Devi (Shabana Aami). This alliance which is far from just being a simple union of two young people becomes the seed for a story that brings twists and turns in the lives of Matru, Bijlee and Mandola.
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola Reviews
One looks forward to a Vishal Bhardwaj film for varied reasons. For this supremely talented storyteller/music composer, stories have preceded stars, which, to be brutally honest, is a rarity in Bollywood. Though he has worked with A-list names, he's *not* made it a compulsion or regularity. Additionally, one cannot accuse him of peddling saccharine sweet romances, brain-dead comedies or fancy family dramas to his spectators. Experimenting with varied genres, pushing the envelope vis-à-vis the subject matter of the film and often focusing on small-town stories has been his forte. Also, the soundtrack remains fresh in your memory, even after his movies make an exit from cinema halls.
With MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA, Vishal goes to the Indian hinterland yet again to narrate a brand new story. This film, like some of his past works, reflects the rustic flavor of villages/small towns. The supremely talented film-maker is often accused of making 'dark films', but MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is an exception. Vishal tackles a serious issue, but makes sure he injects dollops of humor this time. Be forewarned, the humor is not the leave-your-brains-at-home kind of stuff that we get served in most films. It's quirky and unconventional.
MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is definitely not Vishal's best work, though the master touch is evident in several sequences. The story barely moves in the first hour; there are stretches when the account begins to blur. Thankfully, the sequence of events and some exceptional moments in the post-interval portions save the film from tripping. At the same time, I wish to add that the film could've done with some judicious trimming for a stronger impact. It's way too lengthy!
Set in the rustic surroundings of a village in Haryana, MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is about Harry Mandola [Pankaj Kapur], a wealthy industrialist who loves his drink, his daughter Bijlee [Anushka Sharma] and the unusual bond they both share with Harry's man Friday, Matru [Imran Khan]. Much to her father's delight, Bijlee is all set to marry Baadal [Aarya Babbar], the son of a powerful politician Chaudhari Devi [Shabana Aami]. This alliance, which is far from just being a simple union of two young people, becomes the seed for a story that brings twists and turns in the lives of Matru, Bijlee and Mandola.
One has come to expect genuinely hatke stuff from Vishal Bhardwaj and MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is no exception. Right from the casting to the setting, the plotline and the twists, even the music... you can't draw parallels with any movie you may have watched. That's one of the significant reasons why this motion picture thrives. But there're shortcomings galore... The erratic writing [screenplay: Abhishek Chaubey, Vishal Bhardwaj; script consultant: Sabrina Dhawan], a few sequences are stretched for no reason, the uneven pacing distracts you from staying focused. In addition, like I pointed at the very outset, the humor is quirky and may not appeal to the hoi polloi. The Haryanvi dialect is another deterrent. The lingo remains faithful to the flavor of the region it chooses to depict, but a section of viewers will find it difficult to comprehend what the on-screen characters are expressing at times.
Having said that, it's tricky to find any slipup in Vishal's implementation of the material. The handling of a number of sequences is exemplary, especially the dramatic ones. Also, a few lines [dialogue: Vishal Bhardwaj] are truly side-splitting, not distasteful, although a few words ['Paincho'] may appear offensive. In fact, there are several gems in the narrative, making it difficult to pick just one and highlight here.
Vishal teams up with ace wordsmith Gulzar yet again. The duo has always believed in experimentation and MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA is no exception. He amalgamates folk and western rhythms to create tunes that sound so distinct, but are ear-pleasing nonetheless. The soundtrack may not be mainstream [like 'Dhan-Te-Nan' or 'Darling'], but is pleasant nonetheless, with two standout tracks -- the title number and 'Oye Boy Charlie'. Cinematography [Kartik Vijay Thyagarajan] is top notch.
Each and every actor fits in delightfully in the structure of the tale. After DELHI BELLY, Imran faces the biggest challenge of his career as he attempts to portray a Haryanvi in MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA. By transforming his looks and working hard on his dialect and body language, Imran shuns the chocolate boy image with this performance. The act takes him to another level, in a different league altogether. Anushka has emerged one of the finest actresses of her generation. Her character is truly complex: She's confident and mischievous, yet vulnerable and naïve. Her smoldering looks coupled with a nuanced performance will win her praise. Her styling too catches your eye.
Pankaj Kapur enacts the flamboyant and boisterous part with gusto. The veteran goes all out for this role -- singing, dancing, jumping into a pool -- and it is this enthusiasm, besides a splendid performance, that merits the highest praise. Shabana Azmi is magnificent, as always. Her character changes colors constantly, an act only a powerful actress could've essayed with expertise, and Shabana takes to it like a fish takes to water.
Aarya Babbar is a complete revelation. He gets a meatier role this time and he handles it exceedingly well. Navneet Nishan is alright.
On the whole, MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA holds your attention in parts, but that's not enough. The first half is lackluster, while the post-interval part catches some steam. However, the excessive length plays a spoilsport. Below expectations!
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola Cast & Crew:
Banner
- Fox Star Studios
- Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures Pvt Ltd
Status
- Released
Release Date
- 11 Jan 2013
Genre
- Comedy
Producer
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Kumar Mangat Pathak
Star Cast
- Imran Khan.... Matru
- Anushka Sharma.... Bijlee
- Pankaj Kapoor.... Harry Mandola
- Shabana Azmi.... Chaudhari Devi
- Aarya Babbar.... Baadal
- Navneet Nishan
Story / Writers
- Vishal Bhardwaj
Background Music
- Vishal Bhardwaj
Choreographers
- Saroj Khan
- Bosco Martis
- Caesar Gonsalves
Costume Designers
- Payal Saluja
Censor Details:
Censor Dates
- 20 Dec 2012
Reels
- Not Available.
Length in metres
- 0.0
Music Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
Color
CLanguage
HindiDirector
- Vishal Bhardwaj
Singers
- Sukhwinder Singh
- Ranjit Barot
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Prem Dehati
- Rekha Bhardwaj
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Mohit Chauhan
- Master Saleem
- Pankaj Kapoor
- Imran Khan
- Africa Umoja
Lyricist
- Gulzar
Editor
- Sreekar Prasad
Cinematography
- Kartik Vijay
Action
- Shyam Kaushal
Screenplay
- Abhishek Chaubey
- Vishal Bhardwaj
Dialogue
- Vishal Bhardwaj
Sound
- P M Satheesh
Music Company
- Sony Music
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