Movie Review: Bombay Talkies

Movie: Bombay Talkies
Cast: Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Saqeeb Salim, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vineet Singh

Direction: Karan Johar, Dibakar Bannerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap
Rating: ****

‘Bombay Talkies’ boasts of superb craft; crisp writing, skillful direction and brilliant performances. Four directors, four stories, one film; is there a common thread? Maybe. One of the characters in each of these stories is extremely influenced by some aspect of Bollywood – old Hindi film songs (the street child who is a gifted singer), acting (a talented theatre actor who never really pursued his dream), dancing (a small boy aspires to become a dancer like Sheila) and stardom (Vijay who comes all the way from Allahabad to meet Amitabh Bachchan).

For all of us who are aware of these directors’ previous works, each of them has his or her own USP and they play to their strengths. It’s delightful to see Karan Johar recognize that his core strength is relationships and not mush. KJo steps away from his usually voluptuous colours and glossy sets to tell a very real story about a married couple which stumbles upon the realization that they have actually been living a lie. Each actor Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda and Saqib Saleem essay understated performances with flair and sincerity. Randeep’s arrogance conceals a raw vulnerability while Saqib’s brash and presumptuous personality has a certain inherent charm. Rani is subtle and effective. For once it’s admirable how Karan Johar deftly handles his gay characters, successfully steering clear of a stereotypical portrayal. Dibakar Bannerjee’s story about a failed actor who gets a chance opportunity to do a bit role in a Bollywood film is a captivating tale. Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s sheer brilliance in the hands of an adept director wipes out disappointing memories of his last film (Aatma). Two remarkable scenes that stand out; first, where Nawaz practices Big B’s famous dialogues before he realizes that his little role hardly has any lines to mouth and second, the last scene where he doesn’t have a single dialogue but his histrionics speak louder than any other line in the whole film. Siddiqui’s face conveys myriad emotions as he runs home to his daughter after his performance.

Sonam Kapoor Spotted with Dhanush at Movie Set "Raanjhana"

Actress Sonam Kapoor is very busy now a days in shooting for her new film "Raanjhana". Sonam says "Raanjhana has regenerated the passion and enthusism in her."

Sonam Kapoor tweeted, "I rediscovered my passion for acting because of 'Raanjhana' and my love for the human spirit,"

The movie is directed by 'Anand Rai' features southern superstar Dhanush opposite Sonam. Sonam is very much delighted with her experience with the team.

"Last schedule of 'Raanjhana' starts day after. I'm so blessed to have worked with Aanand L. Rai and Dhanush. Don't want it to end," she further posted.

Kareena Kapoor on Special Diet to Maintain Figure

After calling other curvy ladies 'fat' Kareena Kapoor's penchant for staying pencil thin became apparent at a recent shoot she was at. Strict as can be about her diet, the Begum of Pataudi chose to starve until her man Friday found her special diet biscuits. All for the love of a waistline! The things celebrities put themselves through! A couple of curves here and there won't hurt you Bebo! Kareena starves to stay thin.


From a size zero to barely the next size, Kareena Kapoor is hardcore about her diet. Whether in Gstaad on vacation or shooting in Mumbai, the begum of Pataudi ensures she keeps her diet on track.

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Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor Close to Each Other

Publically Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor are not see as eye to eye each other but both of them have been spotted together many times dating at various lovely places where couples try to celebrate their evening. Well Priyanka, Are you messing with Shahid. Cuty have cute boy friend why not ?


Priyanka Chopra's bridal look certainly took the heart away of Shahid Kapoor and will be hoping for celebrating bridal affair with his sweet girl friend wearing wedding gown.





Last Valentine's Day , Priyanka took a break from shooting and zooms in from Malaysia only to be with her sweetheart Shahid.







Shahid who'd split from Kareena Kapoor and was nursing a broken heart found himself drawn to Priyanka. And although they've never admitted to their relationship ever, in print, the now on and now on bond ruptured finally

Aishwarya Rai's Daughter Cute Look Spotted

Aaradhya Bachchan spotted at Mumbai International Airport.

Abhishek Bachchan and AIshwarya Rai's daughter Aaradhya was born on November 16, 2011.
 

Aaradhya Bachchan spotted at Mumbai International Airport. Click on, for more photos of Beti B!





Scion of the First Family of Bollywood, Aaradhya is arguably the most popular celebrity kid of the country.





Here is a pictorial trip into the life of Baby B.

She was born on November 16, 2011 to Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan



She is the newest member of the Bachchan family. Her grandparents are Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

She was nicknamed “Beti B” by fans and media before getting christened as “Aaradhya”. Grandma Jaya Bachchan prefers calling Aaradhya by her nickname - Strawberry. 

Go Goa Gone : Music Launch Gathering

"Go goa gone" - The movie would be India's one other attempt to explore the zombie movie genre, with the first being an independent project, titled 'Rise of the Zombie', which released earlier this month to a mundane response.

'Go Goa Gone' is the first zombie comedy to be made in the country and stars, Bollywood actors, Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, stand-up comedian, Vir Das, Anand Tiwari, Puja Gupta.






"I think its great fun. I think there is a market for everything in India and we should cater to everybody and while mainstream films are great The theme of the film is said to have been inspired from 2009 Hollywood hit, 'Zombieland'.

Saif Ali Khan is playing character of an Indo-Russian mafioso who kills the zombies. Because of this typical part, Saif coloured his hair blonde for the first time in his career.





The movie is Directed by team of Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.

'Go Goa Gone' will be releasing in theatres across the country on May 10.

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Ek Thi Daayan : Movie Review and Star Cast

Casting: Emraan Hashmi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Kalki Koechlin

Dictireon: Kannan Iyer
Rating: ****


To be honest, I was a bit weary when walking in for ‘Ek Thi Daayan’, another Bollywood horror flick and the director Kannan Iyer among his other noticeable work had co-written RGV’s ‘Daud’. However, what lured me to watch the film was the fact that it boasted of some awesome collaboration; Konkona Sen Sharma playing the female lead, music by Vishal Bharadwaj, lyrics by Gulzar and the original short story had been written by Mukul Sharma (Konkona’s father).

Konkona is back on the big screen after a brief hiatus and she has just got better. She had said in her interview that she had enjoyed playing a dark, twisted character and it is quite obvious. The way her character evolves from the kindly governess, it is like watching each layer peel away to reveal a completely new layer of the talented actress. Konkona is a dusky seductress – gentle and vicious at the same time, essaying an uninhibited performance that is worthy of praise. Sometimes, only her eyes speak, especially in the scene where she is offended by Little Bobo’s outburst, she says nothing but her eyes well up and she walks away, despite your many suspicions, you feel for her.




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