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Paa (2009)
awesome movie
8 December 2009
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Before watching this much hyped father son role reversal movie I have few doubts regarding few things. whether this could surpass director's 1st outing 'Cheeni Kum' or not in 1st place. Second if this could be a better movie than Amitabh Bachchan's most brilliantly acted movie ever Sajnay Leela Bhansali's Black. I come up with all my answers and expectations on DEC 04. Thanks my praises has been answered, the outcome was extremely positive. Though I regard Black a better movie than this one, I would say this one a superior movie in terms of thinking something out of box never happened before at least in Indian film fraternity. This movie is blessed with superlative performances from abhisekh and vidya, they stand shoulder to shoulder in front of grand father of Hindi movie Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. And I won't restrict myself just by saying Big B's auro an amazing performance because this one is the role once in a lifetime. May be in Black he displays various emotions with aplomb and raise the bar for the future generations through his geniousness but this one is something different. In acting front I would say Paa enable to beat even his earlier best attempt in Black. It would have fallen flat over one's face if would have been trusted to inferior actors but than he is Big B, how one could forget if he couldn't, no one could in this world. And Although he was restricted to display many histrionics probably he could generally due to prosthetic makeover as he looks completely unrecognizable. But still impacts were astounding due to his mannerism and subtle act. One would relate with him as the movie progresses and you will laugh and u will cry with him for sure. And his would be probably the best compliment one could give regarding his act.

And hats off to Balki as well for making this movie a simple one and a much believable. If Black was a dark movie which talks about the hope in the midst of darkness this one is complete positive. And also not to forget the score from Ilaya Raja which gels right with the tempo of the movie. Protagonist in this movie suffers from a rare genetic disorder progeria, the condition of accelerated aging, where a person looks 6 times older of his real age and at the time when the person reaches the age of 13 completes his span. Though he is affected with such serious disease balki has no room for self pity, his protagonist in the story is just treated like a normal children of his age by everyone and this reflects his vision. The way Balki dealt with this serious issue and comes out with beautiful and charming endeavor shows the stamp of his geniusness. He is really a force to reckon with. Through his witty one liners he sets the mood of the viewers that this is not the rona dhona kind of movie but than he also gives the feeling in regular interval about the seriousness of the subject. The movie displays varied emotions and one should realize though name of the movie is PAA this also dealt with Mother son relationship beautifully.

And ending of the movie takes the movie to another height. Auro the main protagonist who was the reason behind the separation of his estranged parents reunited them. Even stone hearted person cannot remain untouched with the heart wrenching climax and here it takes this movie from being a good one to the status of cult classic. go for it I would give this movie 10 out of 10. Simply astounding.
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Sarkar (2005)
Sarkar is not even remotely close to Godfather
1 August 2005
Sarkar a bolly wood remake of Godfather is not even remotely close to the original as par to execution wise. The next major fault of the movie is that RGV remained principal characters in the movie underdeveloped. Even the title character of the movie played by Mr. Bacchan is not clearly developed. But still this movie need some mentioned because for its powerful performances from lead cast. Specially the surprise element is the performance from Jr. Bacchan. If You disagree with RGV version that Abhiseikh is ahead of Big B in terms of natural talent of performing arts go and watch Sarkaar you will realize he has said nothing wrong. He least speaks and he performs with his eyes. Shahrukh & Amir this guy is superstar of tomorrow and like Hrithwik I can bet you cannot stop him. He is undeniably the best actor of this generation and Hrithwik Roshan is next to follow. Story is Crime Saga like all RGV films. Amitabh is the most powerful person in Bombay who believe in his own Principal and ethics. He run his unparalleled government and even Chief Minister of the state can do nothing against him as he has so much popularity in between masses. He believe in helping poor and helpless people and he is known for giving justice to the innocent one. The problem comes in his life when he deny to help his some of the colleagues for unethical work. Further he became victim of grand design operated by gangsters and Chief Minister of the state. For this purpose they even took help of his elder son. Suddenly a leader of the opposition played by Anupam Kher in the movie get murdered and Amitabh Bacchan became the prime suspect of all these. He became arrested but Abhiseikh his younger son took a mission to find out guilty. And finally he do what he owe from his heart. Love triangle between Katrina, Abhiseikh & Tanisha runs along with the principal story in the movie. Anyway I love this movie because of the performances of Jr. B, K.K. Menon & of course Big B.9 out of 10. Watch it you will definitely love it for some good reason it has, to be 1st hit movie of next 6 month of year 2005.
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Khakee (2004)
Amitabh in new avatar of angry old man
1 August 2005
Khakee is a sure shot paisa basool movie. It has action, emotion, romance, comedy and probably each and every ingredients of commercial cinema for sure shot success. Khakee is a story of old DCP who is almost on the verge of retirement from the tenure of his long service. But unfortunately he has done nothing in his career instead of training new officers and policemen. But yes there is still some passion left in his blood and soul to do something before getting retirement. He is frustrated from the system and dirty politics because he was victimized from that every now and than. The day of his daughter's marriage is also approaching very near & suddenly he got the assignment from his superiors that he has to supervise the team of a small task force for the very purpose of presenting a terrorist(Atul Kulkarni in the movie)safely in front of Judiciary. The assignment itself was very risky and important as few officials & policemen were killed before during the same process committed earlier. Now lets introduced you with the all member of task force as it becomes so very important as the story progresses. Amitabh is of course a team leader, Akshay Kumar is there who is corrupt and lady killer kind of guy and there is Tushar, a new cop with honesty and enthusiasm to do something big for the nation and system and also there are few more constables. Amitabh, a very desperate man starts the operation with his team mates. He went to custody where Atul Kulkarni was kept getting unknown with the fact that they were followed by there opponents. On the course of there action they do realized there is someone who knows about each and every information regarding there future activities. Ajay Devgan a criminal type ex-cop is after this task force. Who don't want to make there mission successful. Inbetween Aishwarya Roy join the group of task force on the course of disposing bomb from a school. This may cause a danger for her so Amitabh don't allow her to move alone and as a result she joined the task force. As the movie progresses Aishwarya & Akshay come across each other and there you can see transition of Akshay from a bad cop into a legendary one. But suddenly they come to realize Atul Kulkarni the one whom they were thinking as terrorist is actually a gem instead of culprit who was victimized because of his honesty towards nation and real culprit is Chief minister of the state. And from than the task force change there motive and there mission now is to give justice to the innocent. The movie is all about how they overcome all these barriers and how they give justice to the nation and for all these how many sacrifices they have to make. Thats it. But movie is so well supplemented by efficient script and duologue you cannot help but just realize how much you enjoy the movie. Songs are not significant but they are well shot and very good. There is also surprise package in the form of Aishwarya who turns a vamp from good looking innocent lover. Tushar I must say for the 1st time look very close to his respective profession of acting. Akshay Kumar is extremely good and lovable. Aishwarya is shocking. Ajay Devgan is as always brilliant. He stands shoulder to shoulder with Big B and this will always remain one of his finest performances ever. About Bacchan I must say Khakee remain always his comeback movie which recalls me of his angry young man days. The way he narrate his profession in the police station in front of another police officer is really a treat to watch. This movie is no doubt one man show from Mr. Bacchan. Simply great movie for Bacchan's fan. 9 out of 10. A must see movie.
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Its mediocre yet a feel good movie
30 July 2005
Blockbuster movie can be projected. Yes Blockbuster movie can be projected, you cannot deny after viewing this movie. Assemble stars like Shahrukh, Jaya, Kajol, Kareena, Hrithwik, Rani & Amitabh, adopt it with mediocre feel good script, supplement with story which can make family audience cry and laugh and visualize some great songs & cinematography from Eourope and finally market it with the brand name such as Yash Raj Banners or Dharma Production. You will definitely have a blockbuster movie called Kabhie Khusie Kabhie Gum.

There is no new story in the movie. Plot is very ordinary. Amitabh Bacchan is a big shot who hates poor people and who feels to be good human you need to get a culture from big family and of course Jaya is his spouse. Shahrukh is an orphan who is nurtured by Amitabh & Jaya. Hrithwik is there own son but they have never shown any difference between both of them. There is tradition in Amitabh's family to send there male members to boarding for study i.e. in London. Movie begins with feel good scene of returning Shahrukh Khan from London. Soon he starts getting responsibilities of business from Amitabh. But accidentally he fell in love with Kajol who belongs to an ordinary family while Amitabh wants to get him married with Rani from big family. Even Rani wants to marry Shahrukh. Finally Shahruk expresses his love for Kajol in front of Amitabh but Amitabh as predictably deny. Shahrukh decides to go after Amitabh's decision i.e. to leave Kajol and to marry Rani but at the day he went to Kajol to express the truth He has to face the death situation of Kajol's father and he don't convinced at this particular phase of time he should leave Kajol. So he happens to marry Kajol and took her in front of Amitabh. As all of we knew this further add misunderstanding and results as departure of Shahrukh from Home.

He shifted at London with Kajol and her sister Kareena and starts doing Job. In between Hrithwik do return back from hostel and he knew all these from others. He decided to get his brother back for his family reunion and for this he wants his father to extend their culture of sending male members to boarding i.e London. At London he finally manage to fell in love with Poo played by Kareena Kapoor of course his childhood friend and Kajol's sister. But they hide all these from Shahrukh. And than starts a long & mediocre process of getting him back home to India. Inbetween Amitabh do come at London and Hirthwik manage coincidental meeting between Shahrukh & Amitabh. Finally Hrithwik succeed to get Shahrukh back to home in India for some days and there with family blend of sentimental melodrama director Johhar manage to give his movie a feel good happy ending with some intense final hour moments. Thats it. But one thing which makes this movie really feel good is its A rate performances. Jaya, Kajol, Kareena & Hrithwik really mention and deserve compliments for there superb performances. But two actors who stand out with their superb acting are Amitabh & Shahrukh. Shahrukh in his author backed role and Amitabh in small yet significant but so very emotional role is a treat to watch in the movie. Both proves why they are legends of Indian Cinema. This one at least mention some attention just because of these two great performances.
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Dev (2004)
9/10
A very good movie
29 July 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Dev is no doubt one of the class of titans of Hindi cinema. basically story of two people with belief in their respective different ideologies. I love this movies for various reasons. The 1st because it shows the fact and is realistic cinema. It shows the real picture of our society and it really is thought provoking. What happens if dirty politics is played and politicians uses their power for their selfish reason and exploits masses. Govind Nihalani no doubt beautifully portrays these all. Massmerizing Performances are another part which compliments this movie so wonderfully. Be Kareena Kapoor, Rati Agnihotri or Fardeen Khan everyone portrays there part so well in fact they were 1st time so close to their respective profession of acting. What to say about brilliant performances given by Mr. Bacchan & Om Puri. About Mr. Bacchan I must say this is his best performance till date along with Black. Hats off Mr. Nihlani & Bacchan. Even great actor like Puri seems he was learning the A,B,C of acting from Bacchan. Oh god! what a terrific actor Mr. Bacchan is along with Tom Hanks, Jim Carry, James Stewert, De Nero and Pacino. Plot is very simple, Amitabh is a cop who believes in the constitution of India even though his son Armaan was killed by terrorist. Rati Agnihotri played his spouse and Om Puri played his senior officer cum best Free. Om Puri and Mr. Bacchan both wants perfect situation of law and order in the country but their ideologies are different. Om Puri wants it happen by the means of power but Bacchan wants it to happen accordingly by constitution. Bacchan hates crime and Puri hates criminal. Fardeen Khan played a Muslim youth who believes his father was killed because of Dev Pratap Singh. Kareena played his love interest. We can see further in the movie crime and violence at its extreme. It further remind us what happened in Gujarat a years back. But thankfully there we can see in the movie life has some good aspects too and also some nice people like Dev Pratap Singh who help people like Farhaan, Fardeen in the movie get back into the right track. The climax is shocking, Amitabh became the victim of dirty politics and gun down by them. Finally Rati ask a question to Mr. Puri who is responsible for the murder of Mr. Bacchan. Atlast Om Puri gun down himself in front of Fardeen as he said Amitabh was his father and Puri killed him for his ego. I recommend 9 out of 10 for this movie, really this movie is must see one.
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