Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - Movie Review

Prem is back… Truly Prem is back and Only Prem is back…

Things those are good in the movie –

• Amazing picturisation of songs. Halo Re, Prem Leela  are my favourite among the other beautiful ones. The choreography suits the songs best. And all the background dancers dance so well to bring out the best in the songs.
• Gorgeous and truly breath-taking sets. Jalte Diye, Prem Leela, Bachpan Kahan are the ones with eye catching backgrounds. The best sets… and light effects are simply awesome. And the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ is just felt like a wonder of the world. So beautiful sets.
• Fantastic camera work. Be it Halo Re, Jalte Diye, Prem Leela, Tod Tadaiya, Aaj Unse Milna Hai, or Bachpan Kahan – the camera work really is done very well. 
• Soul-touching music and ornamental lyrics, something that touches the core of a person. Amazing music by Himesh Reshamiya and some of the ‘jhakash’ voice of the new singers.
• Salman Khan, Deepak Dobriyal and Swara Bhaskar’s acting.
• The action sequence was good. Sword fighting was powerful and nicely worked out.

Things that went bad in the movie –

• Every scene of the movie was so deliberately told as if it’s being told to a small kid. It’s not a kids movie but family movie and Kids are more smarter than adults these days.
• The movie’s focus was more on Prem rather than the family or family value.
• All other actors other than Salman, Deepak, Swara and <the security chief person>, lawyer.  
• The story line was very slow and boring. The dialogue delivery by actors were way too slow and artificial. Many were seen doing over-acting. No role of villain in the movie. It felt as if he was put there to justify the sibling rivalry. There were hardly any dialogues for Armaan Kohli, yet he delivered it pathetically. The anger, frustration and pain were so artificial in Neel Nitin’s acting. Even Anupam Kher’s expressions felt un-natural.  
• The most disappointing acting was done by the leading lady Sonam Kapoor,  Neel Nitin Mukesh and Armaan Kohli.
• There was no family in the movie in the movie. 
• The climax of the movie is unnecessarily stretched. The worst mistake of this movie I felt is shooting the climax at the beginning and then since it’s already shot they ending scenes didn’t fit-in properly and were dragged. Climax should have been a ‘Bang-on’ climax. The climax takes away all the fun moments of the second part of movie and is totally disappointing.
• Very bad graphics work. From the top view of the palace it looks like it’s on the edge of the waterfall, and from the front angle it looks like the terrace is just at 15 feet height from the water level. 
• There are few other actors in the movie who have done their role with passion. Yet Anupam sir disappointed me. Also, every time I saw Armaan, I was remembering how powerfully Mohnish Bahl used to deliver his dialogues and his body language was truly villainous and negative.

What could have worked if changed?

• Just as the brother wondered that this person could not be his elder brother, the audience should have also wondered - who is the person who came the palace? The focus was more on the entry scene of Prem. The song could have been placed a bit afterwards. It felt like the song was picturised first and then they could not fit it in properly, since the character Vijay is also played by Salman Khan himself. So, the suspense factor was lost in the deliberately told scenes that Vijay had an accident and they accidentally got Prem. They should have kept that fact hidden and later on revealed that Vijay is still alive. 
• Most of the scenes felt as if they were made just to fit in the songs. So, the screen play was a head ache actually. The flow of the movie could have been directed better. And story should have covered most of the stories rather than having so many songs.
• The worst mistake of the movie, or rather I should say the director is, Sooraj ji chose Sonam Kapoor, Neel Nitin Mukesh and Armaan Kohli. The worst actors of the movie. Their dialogue delivery was as if they are novice in acting and are practicing those lines. The expressions were so made up expressions. 
• Sonam – her acting is pathetic. She only knows how to show her beautiful teeth. There was no sensuality in her expression in Jalte Diye song, the running scene in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo title song had the most unnatural and ridiculous smile – she doesn’t know what ‘Sharmaanaa’ is about and thus the ‘sharm and haya’ part was totally missing in her expressions and was so unnatural in “jab tum chaho” end scene and all other songs. A good actress is one who speaks more with her eyes than her words and thus she is pathetic actress in that sense.  All she has a beautiful smile, that’s it. So, the director shouldn’t have so adamant about having only Sonam as his lead actress, when there are more talented actresses who know what grace is and how to use those in the romantic scenes.
• Neel Nitin Mukesh’s worst performance is in this movie. Never expected that he would be so bad in acting. He should have been directed properly. I would rather blame the director for accepting such poor performances from these actors.
• Armaan Kohli – why was he taken? The worst actor of the movie. I wonder why was he taken. If it was to give his acting career another chance, then Sooraj sir should have given him a chance in some other movie. Anyway, his role was also not much, so I doubt if anyone else would have wanted to do the role. 

• There was no sad song in the movie when there were several places when one could have been used. A movie that doesn’t explore on the pain side of life will never be a movie to stay in audience’s mind. 

With all the glitches, the best thing in the movie is Salman Khan, who has done absolutely fantastic job in living 2 totally different characters. As Vijay he is very strict and upset, angry and sad, defeated but powerful, alone yet royal. He plays that role perfect. As Prem he is very charming and nice, funny and lovable, understanding and adorable, lovable and ‘perfect man’. As Prem he truly has stolen everyone’s heart again. Prem is back and truly he is back. It was wonderful watching him as Prem once again.

Deepak Dobriyal as in his other movies has done superb job of being in the character he is playing at the moment. Partner of Hero, be it actress or his side-kick , is always very important in making the Hero’s work memorable and Deepak has done just that. His acting is memorable just as Salman’s. Sonam on the other hand is an insult actually. Every time I watched her performance I wondered, if not any other actress, Sooraj sir could have taken Madhuri Dixit, she even at this age would have done way better acting than any actor of this generation. And I would have loved see Salman-Madhuri’s chemistry. Salman was right about hesitating to work with Sonam. He may have given the personal reason of being 19 years elder to Sonam, yet he knows better about who can do what and what will work.

One funny thing I noticed, not sure if you did too... There was Harshali's photo on the table, in the scene when Vijay comes to meet his sisters at their place.

I honestly missed the old team of Sooraj Barjatya’s movies, though many are no more with us, yet I feel it was always those professional actors who made Sooraj jis work memorable forever in our minds.

I would surely watch Prem Ratan Dhan Payo movie, but only and only for Salman Khan, for his acting is as he says ‘another level only together’ now a days. I would skip the sections I do not like and watch only him for he is the Best part of the movie.

About the family values that Soorj ji talks about in his movies, I liked the way the same situation with sisters is handled differently by Vijay and Prem. Lesson to learn from the 'family' story of the movie is, it's the way one deals with problems and situations, that decides whether it's going to be resolved or not.

You, who is reading my blog now.. Have a wonderful time ahead!! and Thanks for reading my blog.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan - Movie review - my thoughts

Watched #BajrangiBhaijaan... And felt great about it. It's a beautiful story with good direction. Every scene, every song, each character is so well portrayed by the actors be it #Kareena, #Harshali, #Salman, #Nawazuddin or the other important and supporting actors. A movie that even my 3 year old enjoyed. The only place where I found lost is just before the ending. I guess the script writers had to find a way to remove Salman's shirt and thus the scene was planned that way. However, it could have been better. I can't suggest how because then I would become a script writer. Yet I loved the acting of Salman Khan. So far his best acted film. And Harshali you rock girl. Have seen your acting in TV shows yet your acting in main stream movie is just mind blowing. Way to go you girl! It was time well spent!

"Aaj ki party mere taraf se..." and all the featured songs are beautiful!!

Tanu Weds Manu Returns - movie review

I know, I know .... It's too late to write any review about this movie as it's old now. But I just want to pour out my thoughts in my own blog. I have already done in my Facebook. Yet this blog is one treasure of mine and I wanna treasure some of my memory while I still can. So, here it goes...

One of the best movie, amazing actors, great direction. A movie that had no gaps, not a Single moment where you become lost for few minutes or seconds for that matter. Completely captivating! A movie worth spending money, get mesmerizing entertainment.

The best part of the movie is even though Kangana is playing double role, the two characters played by her are so distinct that one would feel like there's a twin of Kangana who's playing the role. I would say after Vidya it's Kangana who makes me feel and say "Wow! Now that's called acting!" And more amazing thing is there's not a single actor who you can criticize for their acting. I totally, utterly and downright loved the movie!

The consistent and silent acting of Madhavan is something that makes me fall in love with him everytime I watch his performance.

PIKU - Movie Review

Watched PIKU yesterday. Very interesting movie.

The brilliant acting of every character, the silent dialogue exchange through the expressions, the subtle beauties of Kolkata captured beautifully on the cameras, the comedy, the events, the rise of love and affection happening silently between the 2 young characters - brought back so many memories of few of my friends and delighted my soul.

It was a blend of subtle flavors of acting with emotions and dialogues.

It's a beautiful movie with cute story, heart touching dialogues and brilliant performances.

It's a must watch movie...

HIGHWAY movie rocks! Randeep Hooda rocks!

Tu saath hai... Din raat hai... Maahi ve! Maahi ve!

I am crazy about this one song, these days... First, because it's a beautiful song. Second, because Rahman sir has sung it so mesmerising. Third, the chemistry between Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhat is simply awesome.

I love the acting skills of Randeep. And I am in love with Randeep's smile. The most beautiful smile of Bollywood industry is his. Whenever I see him smile I recall that dialogue from his movie "Mere Khwabon Main Jo Aaye" (One of my favorite movies) - "Mushkaan jo saare gham mitade!!" (Smile that the power to heal all the pain!!). I have fallen in love with the way he speaks with his eyes and the way he says I Love You Veera in every scene, every stare, without actually speaking in words. Even though he repeatedly says to the partners that he will sell her to the brothels, it became obvious that he was lying when he said about how the poor females/wives are treated. He had started liking her from the time she helped them from the police. I wished at the end he would have actually said "Veera, main tumse bahat pyar karat hoon". However, I feel it's more effective the way they have shot. 

Rahman sir has sung it so _____ , I don't have words to explain how. The song is so soulful.

Also, after seeing the video of Maahi Ve song, I feel there were some essential romantic scenes that should have been included in the movie. Like the one where Veera is drinking water and Mahabir wipes her lips and chin. Also, the one where they are sleeping on the bus and where Veera drags Mahabir's face to make him see her on top of the bus. I felt a bit lost in between scenes where the above scenes are cut. They should have disclosed the death of Mahabir just before the last scene. Cause once Veera was at her home again the scenes felt soulless and lost. Once Mahabir was dead there was no curiosity for me to wait to see what is next. The time I spent to sit and watch the movie till the end was like a big punishment.

I know I jot down my thoughts so late. What to do my kiddo and my office work drain out all energy out of me end of the day. Today however I have less work so felt like pouring my love for highway. This weekend I am planning to add one more gem to my DVD collections. The best thing about this movie is that I can watch this movie again and again because of Randeep's acting. He is one my favourite actor, an actor whose movies I would never miss ever. 

I would give the movie 8 out of 10. The inclusion of those cut scenes would have helped me give 9. And change of the disclosure of Mahabir's death would have helped me give 10 out of 10.

Whatever may be but love story of Mahabir and Veera would remain in my memory for ever and I cherish their love. I cherish the acting of the actors, the picturisation skills of the camera men, the direction of the director. I cherished each every scene, every minute details that the movie has covered captured. Be it the mosquitoes roaming around Alia Bhatt's face while giving the emotional scene where she discloses incidents of her childhood; Or the tears and mucus when Randeep Hooda is unbelievably emotional and crying for the surreal happiness Mahabir was getting and feeling guilty for the sufferings he and his mom had been through and was missing his mom.

Honestly Randeep Hooda is a true versatile actor. Way to go buddy!! Keep smiling and enchanting the whole world with your acting skills and your breathtaking smile. And yeah your rugged look makes you look even more handsome :)

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Hachiko: A Dog's Story

Today I watched "Hachiko: A Dog's Story". Couldn't stop my tears... I literally cried. Cried for a very long time... Why people have to die? Can't we stay together forever? I know that's not practical. But the sense of loss is a huge pain... can't resist.

You all must watch it too... What a love! What a loyalty!!

Wonderful movie...

You can read the story here if you want: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachi:_A_Dog's_Tale

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Getting drenched with Guzaarish

Recently I watched "Guzaarish" with my best friend C. We already had a sad time in the morning. So I wanted to do something that would refresh her mood. However, I didn't know I am going to drown her with tears.

It is another movie with sad ending. However is a masterpiece of Bhansali's. I give it full 5/5.

Even though we were crying like babies, but I liked each and every part of the movie except where Ethen says his Guzaarish is to die. I feel like disclosing the entire story, however, there won't be any excitement if already know the story. I didn't know anything about the movie except that Aishwarya-Hrithik pair is again coming back in the movie. And the songs. And that had raised the level of curiosity to know what next and an expectation for happy ending. Throughout the movie I was requesting God please make some changes in this real of the movie and make it happy ending for me.

But the ending is surprising. And it has kept me mesmerised even after 3 days are passed now.

I like everyone's acting in there... starting from the Hrithik to Aish to the lawyers, the judge, the caretaker(s), the new boy, the father, the mother, the doc, the assistant, the rude guy, the best friend... everyone...

Limited characters, but excellent performance.

After a Khamoshi this is the movie that I liked from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's treasure box... I am just waiting for the DVD to come...

I like this dream of Bhansali and I like the way he has brought every pieces of his dream, every word, every sentence of the script to life. And the Songs... ah... they are being rewinded and played again and again in my mind. Awesome lyrics... I can't explain how powerful the meaning is of each and every song.

Thodi si meethi hai

Zara si mirchi hai

      Sau gram zindagi yeh

      Sambhal ke kharchi hai ...

Udi neendein aankhon se
     Judi raatein khwabo se
           Mudi ke jaane mein kahan? ...

Oh!! I am love with each second of this movie and becoming impatience to wait for the DVD to come. If possible I might again go and watch the movie. However, this time with someone else, since C has already left B'lore and is in Chennai now.

I am already drenched with the rain of this movie... the lighting, the colors, the smell of the greenary is still fresh in me... Hope you too could see the movie through the director's eyes and enjoy each every scene of it.

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An evening with Peepli [Live] and my villagers

Today we watched Peepli [Live] movie. That reminded me of many things. 

Before we reached to the theater I purchased some Rakhi for my brother and D (on behalf of D's sister). I bought total four rakhis: 2 normal one 2 with the cards; and they cost me 250/-. He was not at all ready to reduce the price.

While we were watching the movie, I was virtually in my village 'Janivilli'. The songs and the instruments used for the song "Mehengayi dayan khaye jaat hai" reminded me of my village 'bhajans' being sung during the evening times. One thing that struck my mind is we are watching this movie in this A/C theater, and the villagers are sleeping in the bed placed outside the house, in the open air under the vast stretched sky, in company with the mosquitoes. The cows would be few inches away from their bed. The village would be dark, with some mud candles (diyas) burning near the doors.

During 'Rakhshya Bandhan' festival my cousin sisters get us some 'Rakhis' and they cost around 1- 10/-. That too if it is 10/- it's very costly for them. I am feeling so bad for I am leaving a pretty good life with not much worrying about the food at least. 

What am I doing for the other members of my family who are not so blessed as me. Can I do anything for them? Even if I do something for them, will they be open to my ideas or my help? D has been trying a lot to help his siblings. My father has tried a lot to help his siblings. By seeing this I don't see my help directly to them would be appreciated much. However, I would help them for sure, may be in another 5-6 years, in a different way.

I feel the Swades movie concept just doesn't apply to the Indians who stay abroad, but also to the people who stay away from their native cities, states.

Well, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie as it reminded of my childhood in my village. And it definitely gave me some idea as to how the news is being made. I feel like not just questioning the politicians, but also the journalists of today too. I enjoyed the picturisation of the movie, the acting of the actors, the director for the small small details that the entire team has taken care of, the sites they have chosen for shooting, the music instruments they have chosen for he songs. Nathu is the one who took my attention in that movie. I liked his character for he was listening in most part of the movie. He was speaking a lot through his eyes and his silence and his eyes. Oh! it was awesome, and I can guarantee people who have already been to some village and stayed there for at least 5 days can definitely correlate this with their village's daily events.

Enjoy people.. Aamir khan has choosen a truly nice concept and you would appreciate it only if you open your heart to listen what he is trying to show us.

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