"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

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).

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.

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.

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".