Taare Zameen Par

Who do think has done best (male)debut this year Ranbir Kapoor(Sawariyan),Neil Nitin(Jhonny Gadar)... hang on there is some one smaller in size to these two but has given equal magnitude of performance ,,, the star of Taare Zameen Par,,Darsheel Safary. Taare Zameen Par (TZP) is a must watch for every parent and of course every individual.This is a movie which comes once in a while at the Bollywood platform and what better way to end this year .
Aamirs home production are always special and truely front runners for oscar ceremony ,take Lagan or now TZP. It would be foolishness on the film federation if they do not conside TZP for next year Oscars as Indian entry. Hope we don see likes of Paheli and Eklavya... If you thought Aamir is very good actor ,think again and come to conclusion that he is even a better director. In Bollywood versatile multifacted symbolises Aamir Khan(actor ,singer,producer and now director). Aamir proves that he is truely a genious and has given wonderful start to his carrer in direction. TZP is clear cut example to showcase Bollywood at the global front ,,if it was Chak De few months back ,its TZP now.

TZP is a story of boy who emerges as a winner because of care and guidance shown towards him by an art teacher . Ishaan Awasthi [Darsheel Safary] is a young boy whose mind is filed with nature and always travels through dreamland. Far away from school academics ,he is naughty and special in his own way. On the other his brother is good at studies and a good tennis player. Ishaan loves only painting and hates his clases in school. Due to constant failing and of concern for his behaviour his father decides to join him in a boarding school.
There Ram Shankar Nikumbh [Aamir Khan] arrives and comes to know about the problem of Ishaan .He informs Ishaans parents about the dyslexia that Ishaan has . From there on Ram gives a remarkable speech in classroom and builds up the confidence level of Ishaan . Ram witnesses an artistic tallent in Ishaan. The climax of the movie is really special where you see Ishaan wining in a painting competation.

Every individuals performance in the movie shows the level of effort they have put in the movie. Ishaan's parents in the movie have done really well.. mother and son relationship is potrayed well. All the teachers have done justice to their roles. Nothing really is needed to say about Aamirs acting .. he is simply superb and once again has given a stunning performance. But true star of the movie is [Darsheel Safary],he is really a wonder kid and is truely special. He leaves an image which makes you feel that "no he no TZP" . He is my bet for future supersatr in Bollywood. Its surprising shocking to see such a young kid leaving such a huge impact on the audience. A viewer, if got a pure heart, will shed tears at least for a second.
Music by trio Shankar Ehsan and Loy is remarkable and special. All the songs are well picturised and graphics are also shown well. Every word penned down by Prasoon Joshi signifies with a meaning . But most of the credit must be given to Amol Gupte who has written such a realistic story for us.
Overall TZP is a must watch for every individual. Its a movie which might change the vision of parents towards their children. Undoubtedly One of the best bollywood picture that has come in recent past. This is a movie which makes yourself introspect and who knows may change your life.

My rating : ***** (full 5 on 5)

Welcome

Diwali day saw 2 big releases and lot was said about competation ... but hang on i say Christmas has better competation as both the movies released on 21st are doing well and are well made movies.
Its time ... Bollywood has found a new superstar whos is not from the 3 khans but its from Kumar's ..yep Akshay Kumar now truely in the elite list of superstar. Last Christmas we had Priyadarshan's "Bhagam Bhag" , which was come back movie for Govind which even had Akki in it. It was a hit and from then there was 4 more movies back to back for Akki . 5 movies in a year is really amazing and every single movie doing real good bussiness and all being major hits .
Welcome is out and out comedy commercial flick and this year comedy has done the trick in Bollywood . Take Partner , Heyy Babby , Dhamaal, Bheja Fry etc... Welcome has a wonderfull star cast to make you laugh and make sure u enter into mad mad world of laughter. Anes Bazmee is a story teller (master) and telling us(students)to come to watch the movie keeping our brains at our house. If u have tensions ,,u r welocme to Welcome movie.
Story : What better way to begin the movie with Dr.Ghungroo(Paresh Rawal),,watch out his head twisting activity now and then . He plays uncle to Rajiv(Akshay Kumar). Akshay starts loving Sanjana(Katrina Kaif) with the first look. But but but ther's where story belongs ,Sanjana is sister of the gangsters Uday Shetty(Nana Patekar), Majnu(Anil Kapoor) and RDX(Feroz Khan). Rajiv and Sanjana get ready to marry but at the same time he comes to know that his loved one is sister of gangsters ... and before this whole inceident complete mayhem takes place between Ghungroo(Pares Rawal) and between Majnu and Shetty. The pre interval scene is really worth watching. Some how the story moves(U need to watch before i reveal) and day arrives when Rajiv and Sanjana are out to get engaged,, this is where movie takes a U turn as the sexy bombshell Ishika (Mallika Sherawat) enters into the scene. Whole lot of confusion takes place and she says that shes married to Rajiv. But this a story created by Dr.Ghungroo.. so from here on they try to change the gangsters into good boys. Uday Shetty is made a false actor and in same way Majnu is made bakra lover boy .
Remarkable performance by Nana Patekar ,,he proves he is a veteran actor once again because he is not doing any serious stuff here and its rib tickling when he says "Control Uday Control". U need to watch him when he is made an actor . Even Anil Kapoor delivers the goods at right time and his timing is superb. Feroz Khan has nothing much to play.
Acting wise Mallika has done better than Katrina Kaif . Its good to watch Mallika after "Pyar ke side effects" .. she is atleast acting now rather than lying on bed with her actors and ya she can act and she has done well in Welcome. Katrina has nothing to act but guys out there watch out for her she is real glam doll of bollywood as of now ,, she is hot she sizzels in the movie .When watching the movie my friend said to me in my ears "Kyaa future maain hamey aisee patni milegee". Beauty at best but kindly dont look any acting stuff from her.
Now true star of the movie is Akshay ,, king of comedy again delivers and shows his acting prowess. Doing comedy is no more new thing for Akshay but he has matured in every movie and day by day . This year he should be rewarded better by the awards fraternity.
All the 4 music directors has given good stuff Sajid Wajid, Anand Raj Anand and Himesh. Few of the songs are good and Uncha lamba kadh stands out.
So overall this movie welcomes u all to enjoy Christmas and New year in a mafia style and sure shot hit . It will not be really surprising if Welcome does better business than Tare Zamme Par because after all if this has got a super star in it .

My rating: ****

Saawariya

I am writing review for this movie after 1 month of its release because initially I did not have courage to watch this movie due to its initial talk.... but since its a Sanjay Bansali movie it deserves a review and of course a bad one .
Saawariya is a garish movie with lots of glitz and of course darkness in it . No one really understands what director is really trying to potray at the big screen .
So So much of hype post Diwali about this movie and of course Om Santhi Om and now we know OSO has emerged out as a winner though it was also a senseless(1st half saved it) entertainer .
From Saawariya there are things which can be sensed among the movie goers of our country
1)How much big a director you are ,,people really dont care ,,all they want is a good movie. OR
2)Even if you are a bad amatuer director ,,cast a super star u ll make huge buks and movie will be a block buster. (case OSO)
3)Beware all other directors and never dare to release a movie on the day when SRKs movie releases and if the movie is SRKs home production maintain atleast a delay in movie by 1 month minimum or u ll be perished .
4)Sometimes even a good director becomes really bad.

Now what can be said about Saawariya ,,, Ranbir Kapoor and music director Monty are the true winners ,new artists to look for in Bollywood and of course how can u forget the Cinematography by Ravi K.Chandran. Sanjay Bansali completely dissapoints every viewer. We have always know him as an director who has made movies with a difference and something creativity in it with simply stunning performances of his cast ,,take it Khamoshi, Hum Dil Chuke Sanam ,Black or Devdas . Awards always showered on this adroit director but this year he may expect only 1 or 2 , best new comer and for cinematography.

Story is very thin and takes place in 3 nights . It revolves around Gulab ji(Rani Mukherjii) and Ranbir Raj(Ranbir Kapoor). Ranbir sees Sakina(Sonam Kapoor) near a bridge and loses himself to her grace and starts loving her . But already Sakina is in wait of her love Imaan (Salman Khan). We can understand that Salman is fav actor of Sanjay Bansali but that does not mean he can be wasted by making him do these nonsense roles ,,fans must have been felt agitated watching him . So story moves on without any pace ,,but at times in patchy and in few shades there are few good scenes and of course 1st half is typically ok . Finally what happens ????? Ranbir emerges as a failure as Imaan returns and Sakina moves on with him . Director should have realised that Indian audiences cannot see their hero loosing out in love .
Music is very good and after many days u get to listen soothing ones. Ranbir has a choclate boy image and a sure shot click among girls .

So all that can be said is that we need good movies from Sanjay Bansali in near future ,with a good script and not only concentrating on the stylised sets but also on performance wise . Saawariya is a flop but may be a bit better than RGVs AAG.


My rating : *

3:10 to Yuma

To be honest its been long since we have really seen a very good Cowboy movie in recent past . Its a pleasure and absolute feast for people who like cowboy movies when they watch "3:10 to Yuma". Movie is such wonderfully made that it keeps u engaging from start to end .
What else can a director wish for in a movie and James Mangold (director) has got 2 multi talented actors Russell Crowe and Christian Bale . Its really surprising to watch Russel and makes u wonder how can he pull out his characters so well ..from Beautiful Mind to Cindrella man to American Gangster and most importantly there is no banality in his characters . Same goes for our very own Batman Mr.Christian Bale who has given stunning performances in Prestige Batman etc.

Story : The story revolves around 2 persons Dan Evans(Christian Bale) and Ben Wade (Russell Crowe). Ben Wade is a dangerous gunman and has a cruel gang whose motive is only looting . Ben Wade gets caught and some persons need to take him to town of contention ,where he is to be put in the 3:10 train to Yuma prison. To carry this whole act Evans gets ready for 200 $ and from there story moves on . Trust , friendship, loyality towards profession and other lively aspects are shown in this breath taking journey of cowboys . Climax of the movie is really shocking something which you dont expect Ben Wade takes place.

Movie might be a sure shot contender for Oscars atleast in few departments , firstly in ACTING , if not that then a true winner, music of the movie composed by Marco Beltrami . Background Music forms the pith of the movie .

Finally in short its a flawless movie with wonderfull acting traits displayed by 2 great actors . Go and watch it ,,dont miss it .

My Rating : ****