Even on the face of it, Chalo Dilli has a lot going for it – this weekend’s much awaited Bollywood release was much in the news for several reasons – tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati company Big Daddy Productions is the co-producer of the film and his brand new wife Lara Dutta is the female lead who forms a rather incongruous pair with funny man Vinay Pathak. And just for extra fun, … [Read more...]
No One Killed Jessica – Film Review
Sky high expectation. Powerhouse actresses. The verdict is now out. This is a movie that was immensely awaited, both by the cine-lovers as well as the film-analysts/critics. So, the question here is whether NOKJ lives up to the hype? The answer is a big YES and a small NO. Why YES: The connect: The movie opens with a bar scene of a party where the rowdy youngster … [Read more...]
The Wonderful Flop that was Guzaarish
Sanjay Bhansali is known for making films that are, well, good. So it was a surprise when Saawariya came out. One wondered, how could Bhansali, the guy who made Devdas, India’s Official entry to Oscars, Black, listed as the 5th Best Film in the Top 10 of 2005 by Time Magazine, make something so beautifully boring such as Saawariya? Regardless, Bhansali moved on, let time bury … [Read more...]
Dabangg – Hit or Flop? Beats ’3 Idiots’ opening record!
Salman Khan's ultra masala movie, Dabangg has actually achieved a feat which could not be dreamed of. Yes people, it has shattered the record of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots with an opening collection of 14 crore rupees on Friday. 3 Idiots had managed to collect 13 crores on its first day. Looks like Salman Khan has won a 'battle' over Aamir Khan over this feat. lol … [Read more...]
My Name is Khan gets Overwhelming Response: $18million Worldwide
Karan Johar and King Khan are on a roll with the massive success of the film ‘My Name Is Khan.’ The film is reported to have earned a gross income of $18 million in its first weekend across the globe. Based on the racial discrimination taking place in US post 9/11, this film has perfectly struck the chords of the people in US, UK, Australia and various other parts of the … [Read more...]