This time over, in Zindagi Na Miilegi Dobara, Zoya Akhtar decides to go for a boys’ story, unlike her debut “Filhaal” (which was a BO dud, by the way) and her last outing “Luck By Chance”. Thankfully and unlike her first two attempts, it seems like this one may very well turn out to be watchable. The cast of Zindagi Na Miilegi Dobara is interesting. The very nice-on-the-eyes … [Read more...]
30 Best Bollywood Movies of the Last Decade – Part 1
Bollywood. Could India have lived without it? I think not. It’s as much an integral part of Indian culture as is our religion and spirituality. Though it is notorious for coming up with some of the worst flicks ever, it is more renowned for coming up with some of the best masterpieces that cinema has seen. From melodramatic plots to elaborate dance sequences, from mainstream … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Karthik Calling Karthik
Farhan Akhtar has made his third appearance on the silver screen with ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ (KCK). The writer-director of the film is Vijay Lalwani and this is his debutante attempt. KCK has come out as a nice film but the story does not seem to be effective enough. The film was promoted as a modern contemporary thriller teemed with romance. But the film fails to focus on … [Read more...]
Farhan Plans a Sequel to Don
Around two to three years back, Bollywood witnessed a new trend – remakes of the classics and sequels. Joining the league, Farhan Akhtar produced and directed a remake of the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan starrer – Don, The Chase Begins. The film was frequently compared to the original but at the same time it was loved by the audiences due to its style and awe. SRK succeeded in wooing … [Read more...]
Aparna Sen’s Upcoming Hindi Movie – Gulel
Aparna Sen’s Hindi directorial debut venture, Gulel is reportedly back in the pipeline after being stuck for a long time. Playing the lead roles are Ranbir Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar. Ajay Devgan and Saif Ali Khan were supposed to play these roles but we guess the youth appeal of Farhan and Ranbir stole the roles from the accomplished actors. The story of Gulel itself is … [Read more...]