Archive for March, 2009
8 x 10 TASVEER claims to be original - News
From quite sometime there have been talks going around that Nagesh Kukunoor’s 8 X10 TASVEER being similar to Aamir Khan’s recent hit GHAJINI. But film’s lead star Akshay Kumar claims otherwise. He says, One shot, where I am looking grim and baring teeth is probably the only thing which is similar between both the films […]
Ashutosh’s WHAT’S YOUR RASHEE being re-shot? - News
There is a strong buzz going on in industry circles these days that Ashutosh Gowariker is re-shooting a majority of his film WHAT’S YOUR RASHEE’S main lead Hurman Baweja’s portions. According to the close sources, Shoot for the film first began on December 6th. It was meant to be a start to finish shoot but […]
ADZ & EK open to ordinary response, VIDESH nosedives - News
Yet another weekend has passed by for Bollywood and it is clear that there would still be some more time required before industry as well as audiences would be smiling again. Three films released over the weekend gone by but none of them took an opening which could be termed as good, let alone be […]
Chunky races with Richard!! - News
When he was offered RONNIE AND ROCKY, an animation film, Chunky Pandey was kicked about it. Animation films were in and he felt that it would be great to be a part of it. Chunky even cut his price for the film as he was so attached to the movie after just hearing the script. […]
Blockbuster KRANTIVEER’s sequel launched - News
White City Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Mehul Kumar launched their prestigious film KRANTIVEER - The Revolution, the sequel to the Mega-blockbuster KRANTIVEER of 1994 at a glittering event. Shri Amitabh Bachchan, who has worked with Mehul Kumar, made his gracious presence at the launch. Also present were the gorgeous Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Jeetendra apart from […]
Firaaq
By meetu
Rating (rating scale): Really keen? Watch on screen
Quick Review: Maintains a matter-of-fact tone without seeming indifferent. The entire range of characters verbalize or remain silent but communicate effectively.
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Firaaqisn’t the first film about the communal riots in Gujrat. And it isn’t the first well-made film either. You can sense each character […]
13B director: I am done with thrillers for next 5 years - News
13B released three weeks back and saw good critical acclaim coming its way along with some decent moolah. Any director in place of Vikram Kumar (who was at the helm of affairs for 13B) would have immediately jumped on to direct another thriller as a follow up to 13B. However, the film maker insists that […]
Aa Dekhen Zara: will it be worth a dekko
NOT A REVIEW - Just wondering how important it is for a Hindi film hero to dance…
I squirm everytime I see the Aa Dekhe Zaraa’s trailor. Of course neither do thrillers require huge acting potential nor did Johnny Gaddar see Neil Nitin Mukesh get very emotive. But it worked as a thriller. And slotted […]
Aloo Chaat
By meetu
Rating (rating scale): Watch on DVD
Quick Review: A dark comedy about the needs of the common man. Similar needs put all three lead players on a bumpy quest of fulfilling their dreams. Laced with very strong performances.
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The déjà vu feeling makes you uneasy as you see the “Amerika-returned” boy look for […]
Firaaq: 20 yays 0 Nays 3 okays
Meetu’s Review: A social drama that takes a look beyond the obvious and makes you think. And that’s a good thing with a sensitive subject.
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Here is what 23 other reviewers/viewers think. Average rating 4.7 / 5.0: 20 thumbs up, 3 so-so, 0 thumbs […]
