Friday, June 26, 2009

"NEW YORK" - FILM REVIEW



Here comes one of the most awaited Bollywood movie, especially giving a huge relief to film lovers from the draught of movies since April 2009, owing to the strike between Multiplex Owners & Producers.

And no wonders doing justice to the promos, "NEW YORK" surpasses the expectations of audience. Contrary to Kabir Khan’s directorial venture “KABUL EXPRESS”, which was an extended version of a documentary film, he comes back with a hardcore commercial thriller which will be appreciated by one and all.



“NEW YORK” is a story of friendship set against the backdrop of New York and post 9/11 happenings. Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh) who goes to USA for the first time and meets Sam (John Abraham) and Maya (Katrina Kaif). It is the story of these 3 friends who are enjoying their life in New York, but suddenly one day the world around them changes post 9/11 WTC attack and their lives are turned upside down. The turning point comes with the introduction of FBI undercover agent Roshan (Irrfan Khan).

The scenes involving FBI and how it rounds up the 9/11 suspects have been brilliantly shot just like a Hollywood film, kudos to Kabir Khan for bring genuinity to the film contrary to typical Bollywood masala flicks. He has deftly depicted the mentality of USA after 9/11 attacks, specially the way this country handled and tortured the suspects, in the absence of proper evidences.

Kabir Khan skillfully keeps the film under his control, properly with an optimum balance of offbeat & commercial ingredients. The film has all the ingredients of a blockbuster such as – pace, thrill, drama, emotion, action etc., which keeps the audience on the edge of the seat.

As regards to acting, surprise package is Neil Nitin Mukesh, who does justice to the most intricate role among the three protagonists.

John Abraham comes out of his Dostana trunks and in place of his well toned body shows his acting potential, which has been well exploited by Kabir Khan, especially the scenes of his detention are spine chilling plus his interaction scenes with Irrfan Khan are worth mentioning. In one of his interviews John rightly said that public will get to see altogether John in NEW YORK.


Katrina Kaif looks beautiful as usual and also does justice to her role. Her chemistry with both John & Neil is amazing. The performance by all 3 can easily be termed as the best ones of their career. Irrfan Khan once again is fantastic.

The other star of the film is it’s story by Aditya Chopra, which never looses the grip. Cinematography too is beautiful. Seems that the whole team is gonna ensure that "NEW YORK" strikes gold in most of the award functions.

Overall, “NEW YORK” is a must watch and bring backs Yash Raj banner once again to the form, since few of their last films have been duds.

I will give 4 out of 5 to the film, which surely has all the ingredients of a Box Office Blockbuster.
TITLES
Banner : Yash Raj Films
Released on : June 26, 2009
Language : Hindi
Genre : Action/ Thriller
Producer : Aditya Chopra
Director : Kabir Khan
Star Cast :
Neil Nitin Mukesh - Omar
John Abraham - Samir
Katrina Kaif – Maya
Irrfan Khan - Roshan
Music on : YRF Music
Singers : KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan, Pankaj Awasthi, Caraleisa Monteiro Music : Pritam Chakraborty, Pankaj Awasthi
Cinematography : Aseem Mishra
Choreography : Ahmed Khan
Action : Shyam Kaushal
Screenplay : Sandeep Srivastava
Story : Aditya Chopra

Monday, June 22, 2009

KATRINA KAIF is like MAYA of NEW YORK film in real life




Everybody is eagerly waiting for the release of Bollywood film "NEW YORK" starring John Abraham, Katrina Kaif & Neil Nitin Mukesh, besides Irfaan Khan.
The film is set against the backdrop of New York, spreading over a span of nine year. It depicts the story of three young friends whose lives take an unexpected turn after 9/11 incident.


Katrina Kaif for the first time will be seen in a 'no makeup' look in the film and as per Katrina, her character Maya in the film is a reflection of what she is in real life, and it's not a deglamorised role, rather a very realistic role.

NEW YORK is all set to release on June 26 worldwide and is produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films. The film is directed by KABUL fame KABIR KHAN.

SALMAN KHAN TO PLAY A NEGATIVE ROLE


Salman Khan for the first time in his life is going to play a Negative role of a corrupt Police Inspector in the forthcoming film “DABANG”. Incidentally the film will be produced by his brother Arbaaz Khan, who felt that it’s not because Sallu is his brother, so he will be playing such a role in his film, rather the role of a corrupt Paan chewing corrupt Cop, mouthing foul language suits best on Salman Khan.

The film will be directed by Abhinav Kashyap, brother of Anurag Kashyap of (DEV D & GULAAL fame). And do you know who will play the female lead in the film, it is Sonakshi Sinha, daughetr of Shatrughan Sinha.

It will be interesting to see, since Salman Khan has always gone for the stereotype roles in Bollywood films.

REMAKE OF "QURBANI" BY SANJAY DUTT



Do you remember the old Super Hit Hindi fim “QURBANI” directed by Freroz Khan and starring Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Feroz Khan & Amjad Khan. Yes the same film will be having his remake amost after 30 years.

Earlier the film was to be produced & directed by Sanjay Gupta, but after the demise of veteran Feroz Khan, the project took a back step.

Now the film rights of Qurbani has been acquired by Sanjay Dutt (friend turned foe of Sanjay Gupta) under Sanjay Dutt Productions. It just happened that Fardeen Khan and Sanjay Dutt jelled along very well while shoting for the film “ALL THE BEST” in Goa, which led to the rebirth of remaking Qurbani.

Now Fardeen Khan will play the role played by his father Feroz Khan and Saif Ali Khan the role of Vinod Khanna And can you guess who will be enacting the popular role of Amjad Khan, it’s none other than Sanjay Dutt, who feels that Chewing Gum chewing Police Inspector’s act is the most interesting part of Qurbani and it will fit him best. Now let’s see who get to play the lead female role of glamorous Zeenat Aman (guess sexy Bipasha Basu).

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Soha Ali Khan refuses to Kiss Emraan Hashmi


The Bollywood kissing star Emraan Hashmi, who is famous for his kissing scenes with her female lead stars in his films, was not to be lucky this time.

It just happened that his co-star Soha Ali Khan refused to do a kissing scene with Emraan for thier forthcoming film "TUM MILE", to be directed by Kunal Deshmukh, under Vishesh Films banner. Initially Soha did agree for the kissing scene, while on the script stage, but when it came to the shooting day, she backed out and refused to kiss Emraan. Kunal tried to convince her, since the scene was important part of the script, but before she could agree, Emraan came to know about Soha's refusal. This hurt the ego of Kissing Star, as a result Emraan got upset and he himself refused to shoot for the scene.

Kunal still hopes that both the stars will set aside their egos and enact the said kissing scene for the film, which is based on July 26, 2005 Mumbai floods. Incidentally, the film is expected to be released in July end.

It was a big task to recreate the Mumbai floods scenario, for which a huge set was erected.

According to the director “There were plenty of problems and I had to give out my best in a certain budget. We needed a studio floor bigger than usual studio floors with a waterproof ground. I was looking at something cheaper and I got it in Bhandup with a concrete floor," he said. "Then standing 12 hours in water every single day had its effects. We had to take a lot of precautions like Hepatitis B shots. Still I suffered a very bad skin reaction and Emraan got a bad eye. Luckily there were no long-term health issues," he added.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

PRIYANKA CHOPRA finally signs her first YASHRAJ Banner Film



Finally our Piggy Chops, yes Priyanka Chopra has sighned her first Yash Raj banner film called 'PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE', written by Uday Chopra, son of Yash Chopra. Uday incidentally is also playing the male lead opposite Priyanka Chopra in this love story. refer my earlier blog ; http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/01/priyanka-chopra.html

Pyaar Impossible is the first film, Priyanaka has signed after Ashutosh Gowariker's 'What's Your Raashee?', co-starring her ex-boyfriend Harman Baweja.

Pyaar Impossible will be directed by Jugal Hansraj, as per reports, film's plot is based on hollywood film 'Notting Hill' which depicts the relationship between a star, played by Julia Roberts and her fan Hugh Grant.

Monday, June 15, 2009

SHINEY AHUJA admits committing rape, sent to jail

In a shocking development, Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja admitted his crime of raping her 19 year old maid servant, as a result he has been sent to 3 days police custody, by a Mumbai court.

As mentioned in my earlier blog, http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/06/shiney-ahuja-accused-of-rape.html, Shiney was arrested on Sunday night after the victim had lodged a complaint and accused Shiney of raping him.

He was produced in Andheri court this afternoon under tight security, and subsequently ahs been booked under Section 376 (Rape), Section 346 (Wrongful restraint) and Section 506 (Threat to Kill) under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). And to add to Shiney's woes, if the charges are found to be true, he may have to serve a minimum jail term of seven years.

According to an official, both Shiney and the victim maid servany have undergone medical tests in a government hospital and the victim's medical reports are positive.

The victim has been working under Shiney Ahuja as a domestic help for the past one year and she has accused the actor of repeatedly raping her. Even, Shiney has admitted unser Police interrogations, that he had a physical relationship with the victim. Further, he said that he could have committed the crime while he was drunk.

Shiney is said to be living alone in Mumbai after seperation from his wife and the couple has a daughter. Shiney is known for his scting prowess in "GANGSTER", "HAZAARON KHWAISHEIN AISI" & "LIFE IN A METRO".

Sunday, June 14, 2009

SHINEY AHUJA ACCUSED OF RAPE CHARGES


Film Actor Shiney Ahuja of `Gangster' fame has been accused of rape charges by her housemaid today afternoon, as a result he is being taken into custody by Oshiwara police station, Mumbai.

Maid has been sent for Medical Report, after which this shocking news will be confirmed.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

IIFA AWARDS : JODHAA AKBAR Shines with 10 Awards







IIFA AWARDS : In a glitterating ceremony at Macau, China, Saturday night, Ashutosh Gowariker's historical romance "JODHAA AKBAR" clean bowled everybody and won a total of 10 trophies during the 10th International Indian Film Acadmey (IIFA) awards 2009.

Following are the nominations alongwith the WINNERS marked in BLUE :

Best Picture : Ghajini, A Wednesday, Dostana, Race, Jodhaa Akbar & Rock On!!

Best Direction : AR Murugadoss - Ghajini, Ashutosh Gowariker - Jodhaa Akbar, Madhur Bhandarkar - Fashion, Abhishek Kapoor - Rock On!! & Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male) : Aamir Khan - Ghajini, Hrithik Roshan - Jodhaa Akbar, Abhishek Bachchan - Dostana, Shah Rukh Khan - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi & Naseeruddin Shah - A Wednesday

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) : Priyanka Chopra - Fashion, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - Jodhaa Akbar, Katrina Kaif - Singh is Kinng, Asin Thottumkal - Ghajini & Bipasha Basu - Race

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) : Abhishek Bachchan - Sarkar Raj, Arjun Rampal - Rock On!!, Sonu Sood - Jodhaa Akbar, Vinay Pathak - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi & Irrfan Khan - Mumbai Meri Jaan

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) : Bipasha Basu - Bachna Ae Haseeno, Kangana Ranaut - Fashion, Ila Arun - Jodhaa Akbar, Shahana Goswami - Rock On!! & Kirron Kher - Dostana

Best Performance in a Negative Role : Akshaye Khanna - Race, Paresh Rawal - Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Imran Khan - Kidnap, Pradeep Rawat - Ghajini & Visswa Badola - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Performance in a Comic Role : Abhishek Bachchan - Dostana, Anil Kapoor - Race, Shreyas Talpade - Welcome To Sajjanpur, Tusshar Kapoor - Golmaal Returns, Rajpal Yadav - Bhoothnath & Tejpal Singh - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Music Director : AR Rahman - Jodhaa Akbar, AR Rahman - Ghajini, Pritam Chakraborty - Race, Vishal-Shekhar - Dostana & Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Rock On!!

Best Story : Haidar Ali - Jodhaa Akbar, Abhishek Kapoor - Rock On!!, Madhur Bhandarkar, Anuradha Tewari & Ajay Monga - Fashion, Shiraz Ahmed - Race & Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday

Best Lyrics : Javed Akhtar - Jashan-e-Bahara (Jodhaa Akbar), Javed Akhtar - Socha Hai (Rock On!!), Jaideep Sahni - Haule Haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi), Anvita Dutt Guptan - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno) & Sameer - Pehli Nazar Mein (Race)

Best Playback Singer (Male) : Sukhwinder Singh - Haule Haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi), Farhan Akhtar - Socha Hai (Rock On!!), Atif Aslam- Pehli Nazar Mein (Race), Javed Ali - Jashan-e-Baharaa (Jodhaa Akbar) & KK- Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)

Best Playback Singer (Female) : Sunidhi Chauhan - Desi Girl (Dostana), Shreya Ghoshal - Teri Ore (Singh is Kinng), Bela Shinde - Man (Jodhaa Akbar),Shilpa Rao - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno) & Monali - Zara Zara Touch Me (Race)

Male Debutant : Farhan Akhtar - Rock On!!

Female Debutant : Asin Thottumkal - Ghajini

Following honours were also dedicated to commemorate 10 years of IIFA awards :

Film of the decade : "LAGAAN".

Lifetime Achievement Award : Rajesh Khanna

Male actor of the decade : Shah Rukh Khan

Female actor of the decade : Aishwarya Rai

Director of the decade : Rakesh Roshan

Composer of the decade : A.R. Rehman

Outstanding achievement in International Cinema : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Technical Awards :

"Jodhaa Akbar" bagged the maximum Technical awards at IIFA.

Best Costume design : Neeta Lulla - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Editing : Ballu Saluja - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Art direction : Nitin Chandrakant Desai - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Make Up award : Madhav Kadam - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Sound recording : Resul Pokkutty & Amrit - Ghajini

Best Cinematography : Jason West - 'Rock On!!'

Best choreography : Farah Khan - "Desi girl" (Dostana)

Best Action : Peter Heins & Stun Suva - Ghajini

Best Visual Special Effects – Prime Focus - Ghajini
Best Song Recording – Purple Haze - Rock On!!
Best Background Score : A.R. Rehman - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Sound Re-recording : Leslie Fernandes - Race
Best Dialogue : Manu Rishi - Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
Best Screenplay : Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday

Friday, June 12, 2009

"SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE" Kids sparkle at IIFA, Macau


The dream run of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE kids continue, now during the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event at Macau.

Three child stars Tanay Chheda, Ashutosh Lobo & Tanvi of the multiple Oscar winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' were the stars who stole the limelight as they walked the green carpet at the IIFA event on Thursday evening.

Tanvi said "We are extremely excited about being here at the IIFA. We'll get to meet so many stars While .

Surprisingly the lead kids Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail and Rubina Ali Qureshi could not be seen at the event.

Amitabh Bachchan Wax Statue Showcased at IIFA in MACAU


Amitabh's wax statue at IIFA Macau

BIG B's wax ststue, which was recently unveiled at the Madame Tussauds museum in New York last month, http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/05/katrina-kaif-shilpa-shetty-to-perform.html was especially flown in from New York to be showcased at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards event, which kicked off at MACAU from June 11, refer http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/05/iifa-awards-in-macau-china.html.

It may be recalled that the Wax figure which is dressed in a traditional black sherwani suit with a embroidery filled gold and black shawl, is the first figure to be part of all-new Bollywood Zone at Madame Tussauds New York's .

The wax figure was placed in the centre of the green carpet on the first day of the event.

Amitabh Bachchan the brand ambassador of IIFA, his son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan posed with the statue alongwith various Celebrities, dignitaries and even some members from the audience.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

SHAH RUKH KHAN & KAJOL Shoot for "MY NAME IS KHAN" in USA



Last week on Thursday, hot jodi of King Khan and Kajol reached San Francisco for a long npon-stop shooting stint of around 2 months for Karan Johar's "My Name is Khan".

It will specially be tough for Kajol to be away from her hubby Ajay Devgan and her daughter Nyasa for such a long duration.

To compensate for her long absence from Mumbai, recently Kajol flew down with her daughter to join her husband in Goa where he is shooting.

The film is based on post-terrorism Islamic threat. This time, Karan wants to ensure that the shooting goes on without any hassles, which he had to face during the last shooting stint, when all some members of his unitwere denied visas and also he was not allowed to shoot in religious places in America.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Hindi Films Strike over, new films from June 12

Hindi Movies Drought is finally over after the strike between Multiplex Owners and Bollywood Producers got over on Friday early morning. Now the latest profit sharing agreement is as follows :

1st week – 50:50 between producers:exhibitors
2nd week – 42.50:57.50 between producers:exhibitors
3rd week – 37.50:62.50 between producers:exhibitors
4th week – 30:70 between producers:exhibitors

Pl refer my earlier blogs for details.

http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/06/bollywood-producers-vs-multiplex-owners.html

http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/05/bollywood-producers-vs-multiplex-owners_29.html

SONAM KAPOOR BIRTHDAY, 9th June


Today is Sonam Kapoor's (of SAWARIYA & DELHI 6 fame) 24th birthday.

Wish her a Happy Birthday and all the best for her future projects, Ayesha (co-starring Abhay Deol) & Come on ! Pappu, (co-starring Akshay Kumar) to be directed by David Dhawan.

Friday, June 5, 2009

BOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS v/s MULTIPLEX OWNERS STRIKE ENDS

Finally the strike between Bollywood Producers and Multiplex owners which was going since April start ended on Friday early morning. The news was announced by Produce Mukesh Bhat, who is the convenor of United Producers and Distributors Forum.

So the movie lovers will heave a sigh of relief and will be able to watch new movies from June 12 onwards. Probably the 1st movie to be released will be Vashu Bhagnani's "KAL KISSNE DEKHA"

For past details, refer my earlier blogs : http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/05/bollywood-producers-vs-multiplex-owners_29.html & http://indianmoviestvmasala.blogspot.com/2009/05/bollywood-producers-vs-multiplex-owners.html

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