Performances that have made a Mark in Bollywood .

Bollywood is full of Talented Actors who brings joy and entertainment in everyone’s Life. There are many performances that have made us laugh and cry, sometimes even made us proud. They have become an integral part of our lives. Many young talents are being introduced everyday in Bollywood but very few of them are able to make a mark.

In this article, I will mention that performances that have made a permanent mark in Bollywood and in everyone’s heart.

ShahRukh Khan’s performance in Swades was one such performance. He played the role of ’Mohan Bhargava’ an Nri working in NASA with such purity and sincerity that it has gone down as one of the most flawless performances of Indian Film Industry. His conviction and dedication towards the character was seen in his eyes which made it so true and believable. This performance of his was a tight slap on the faces of his detractors who had labeled him as a ‘Romantic Hero’ and who were hell-bent on degrading him.

Amitabh Bacchan as ‘Auro’ in the movie ‘Paa’ stole everyone’s heart with his playful antics and naughtiness. His mannerisms and voice modulation was so perfect that it impossible to figure out that it was him playing the role of a child. He also made everyone cry in the end when he is about to die. This one is the most nuanced performance of all time. 

Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of a mentally-challenged in ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ gathered all the sympathy of parents and captured children’s fancies with his adorable act. His chemistry with other children in the film is to watch out for. Arguably, the best performance of his career and one of the best of the Indian Film Industry.

Aamir Khan’s role of a Senior Cop in ‘Sarfarosh’ is his career best performance. The role demanded gentleness and toughness both which were fulfilled by his talent. Although many actors have played the role of a cop in the past, but this one was closest to reality.

Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of a spoiled brat in ‘Wake up Sid’ was  a benchmark performance for all the budding young actors. The transformation of his character from a spoilt brat to a sincere boy was so smooth that it felt as if we are peeping into someone’s life. That performance cemented his position in bollywood and earned him Respect.

Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of a Gangster turned Doctor in ‘ Munna Bhai Mbbs’ is the most hilarious act of all time. His comic timing in this film was impeccable and his Jaadu ki Jhappi was truly heart-warming. No one in this industry can play a better Munna Bhai than him. The character matched his real life personality of a carefree person. This performance of his started the new phase of his career and became a hallmark.

ShahRukh Khan’s portrayal of a muslim man suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome in ‘My name is Khan’ was another gem of his career. The audacity with which he played the role was applaud worthy. He breathed life into his character of ‘Rizwan Khan’ while displaying maturity in emotional scenes. The outburst of emotions in the church scene is so touching that it makes you moist-eyed. Such is the impact of his performance and only an actor of his caliber can carry off such a role. This performance can be appreciated by only those who are human at heart as it displayed humanity in it’s purest form. Surely, the best performance of his career and a benchmark for acting in the Indian Film Industry.

Ajay Devgan’s performance in ‘The Legend Of Bhagat Singh’ was remarkable and showed his versatality as an actor. The Passion and Patriotism with which he performed , only a true Indian can do that. He relived the character of Legendry Freedom Fighter ‘Bhagat Singh’ with such aplomb that it ignited the Patriotism in everyone’s heart.

Although there are many more brilliant performances, but these were the ones that made an impact on everyone’s mind and left an everlasting mark in Bollywood.

Singham Music Review

Singham is an action movie starring Ajay Devgan and Kajal Agarwal as lead protagonists and Prakash Raj as the lead antagonist. It's a remake of Tamil film of the same name which starred Surya in the lead.

The Movie is Directed by Rohit Shetty of 'Golmaal' fame. Although the music of Rohit Shetty’s earlier films like Golmaal3 and All the best have not been upto the mark, but still one looks forward to this one as the Music is composed by Ajay-Atul who have made their mark in marathi films and Lyrics are by Swanand Kirkire.

The album comprises of 6 tracks out of which 3 are remixes. The first one is the title track 'Singham' sung by Sukhwinder Singh. It starts off  with some sanskrit shlokas which rightfully describes  the fearlessness and boldness of the lead protagonist. Then starts the Dhol beats which adds to the granduer of the song. Sukhwinder Singh has done a faboulous job as he sings with power like a roar of a tiger which was needed for a song like this. This song reminds us of ‘Baar Baar Haan’ song from the movie lagaan  in terms of it mood and setting. The lyrics by Swanand Kirkire are motivational and enhances the quality of the song. The music is lavish in terms of instrumentation and arrangement. Dhol beats have been extensively used throughout the song along with synthesizer. The sound of Lion roars inbetween further elevates the mood of the song. Definitely, a good start to the album.

Next comes 'Saathiya' sung by Shreya Ghoshaal which is a sweet romantic track and is a complete opposite to the above track. Music composer Ajay has given the  backing vocals here. The tune hooks on to us in the first listening itself and after repeated listening, it’s difficult to take it out of our mind. It’s so mellifluous that it flows like water. The sweet like saccharine voice of Sherya Ghoshaal works wonders in this song. Yet another Award worthy rendition by her. Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire complements the composition and shows his versatility as well. The use of instruments here is minimal as the focus is on the vocals. There is a good use of Flute inbetween stanzas which is rarely heard nowadays. This is surely the best track of the album.

The third track 'Maula Maula' starts off like a regular bollywood romantic song but soon changes route in the first stanza itself and provides a sufi flavour and is a complete departure from the earlier tracks. The combination of Kunal Ganjawala and Richa Sharma works big time as both have rendered the song beautifully.The high pitch of Kunal and the sombre voice of Richa complements each other very well. The Musical arrangement is apt and the use of Piano and Tabla is very effective.
This shows the versatality of Ajay-Atul as composers as each of the three songs are of different genres.

Then comes the remixes of the above three tracks by Abhijeet Vagnani which are commendable. First remix is of the title track ‘Singham’ with some added beats and minus the sanskrit shlokas. It's not as good as the original but still a good listen.

Next is the 'Saathiya' remix which may sound a bit unusual as it's a medium paced romantic song and it's rare to have a remix of this kind of song. But after listening to it, you may like it as much as the original because the essence of the song is well maintained. The Flanger effect adds to it's magical quality.

The last track in the album is the remix of 'Maula Maula' but this one is a sheer disappointment as it robs off the essense of the song and makes it another regular bollywood remix. Certainly, a weak ending to a strong album.

Ajay-Atul have done a fabulous job in their debut venture in Bollywood and have shown their versatility in a short span of 3 songs. One looks forward to their forthcoming venture ‘My Friend Pinto’ which will be their second bollywood film as composers.
Overall, the songs are decent and have the ability in them to become a success. It will help in enhancing the film's narrative.

My Picks: Saathiya , Maula Maula

Rating: *** 

Double Dhamaal Movie Review

Double Dhamaal , sequel to the successful film Dhamaal (2007) is a Bollywood Comedy Film directed by Indra Kumar who had earlier directed the prequel. The main protagonists have been retained with new additions of Mallika Sherawat and Kangna Ranaut to join the bandwagon. Expectations are immense since the first film was a laugh riot and was commercially successful too. So does the film lives up to it’s name? Surely, it does and that too in a big way. It’s Double Dhamaal all the way as it makes you laugh aloud several times through it’s narrative. 

The film starts off from where the first one ended. The four good for nothing jokers are stranded on the the same accident prone road expecting another accident that would lead them to another jackpot. But their destinies seems to play a different game altogether as they land into kabir’s office. Kabir (Sanjay Dutt) who was earlier a cop has now become a millionaire. But what’s the secret behind his richness and what will happen to the four jokers forms the rest of the story. 

Mallika Sherawat plays the role of Sanjay Dutt’s Wife and Kangna Ranaut  as his Sister. The film is a roller-coaster ride taking the viewers to various ups and downs and the narrative this time is more comprehensive. The first half of the film is good and makes you laugh especially in the scenes of Satish Kaushik who plays the role of Bata Bhai who turns into a Sadhu. The whacky one-liners by him are sure to tickle your funny bone and brings the house down. But it’s the Second half that takes the film to another level and heightens the viewers interest. The various characters played by the 4 lead protagonists in the second half makes it a hilarious joyride. Special mention to the character of a west-indian named  Tukaram played by Ritesh Deshmukh .

Now coming to the performances, the one who steals the show is Ritesh Deshmukh who has given a stupendous performance. He shows his verstality by playing different characters with altogether different mannerisms with perfection. This performance of his will go down as one of the best comic acts of alltime . His mimicry of Sanjeev kumar is in the first half is very good and the character of Tukaram in the second half is the most hilarious character of the film.

Arshad Warsi’s performance is good in first half and excellent in second half as he plays a Sardar with utmost conviction. After a long time he has performed so well in a comedy film. Jaaved jaafrey is cute and adorable and plays his part well. His role of a mentally challenged boy in the second half was quite funny. Aashish Chowdhary is a revelation. He has performed way better in this one from the first Dhamaal. The act of Barbara Gorie  performed by him is sure to receive seetis and taalis from the frontbenchers.

Sanjay Dutt in the role of a millionaire has also done quite well and has also come into shape after the debacle of Blue.  Mallika Sherawat and Kangna Ranaut adds to the Glam Factor and have also performed well. Mallika rocks in the Jalebi Bai song and dances to the hilt. Kangna Ranaut is quite funny in the scenes performed with Ritesh Deshmukh as Tukaram.

Direction by Indra Kumar is very good and apt for a comedy film. The story and screenplay by Tushar Hiranandani is the backbone of the film which makes it such a hilarious and funny movie.

Cinematography by Aseem Bajaj is top notch and displays the splendidness of Macau with much clarity. Editing by Sanjay Shukla is good but could have been much better and crisp. Music by Anand Raj Anand is peppy and the tracks ‘Chal Kudie’ and ‘Jalebi Bai’ stands out and are sure shot chartbusters.

The film is produced by Ashok Thackeria and Indra Kumar and distributed by Maruti International and Reliance Entertainment which makes it bigger in terms of production values and audience’s reach.

Overall, the film is sure to create Double Dhamaal and is a perfect weekend watch. And looking at it’s Excellent opening, it seems that it is already creating Dhamaal at the Box-office.

Rating:***1/2

Bollywood Awards -2011

Best Actor- Shahrukh Khan For My Name Is Khan

Best Actress- Aishwarya Rai For Guzaarish

Best Film- My Name Is Khan

Best Director- Karan Johar For My Name Is Khan

Best Music- Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy For My Name Is Khan

Best Lyrics- Gulzaar For Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (Ishqiya)

Best Story- Habib Faizal For Band Baaja Baraat

Best Screenpaly- Habib Faizal For Do Dooni Chaar 

Best Editing- Aarti Bajaj For Do Dooni Chaar

Best Playback Singer(Male)- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan For Tere Mast Mast Do Nain (Dabangg)

Best Playback Singer(Female)- Shreya Ghoshal For Bahara (I Hate Love Story)

Best Cinematography- Ravi K. Chandran For My Name Is Khan


Best Background Score- Amit Trivedi For Udaan

Best Supporting Actor- Ronit Roy For Udaan


Best Supporting Actress- Zarina Wahab For My Name Is Khan

Best Choreographer- Farah Khan For Shiela Ki Jawaani( Tees Maar Khan)

Best Action- Master Vijayan For Dabangg


Best Actor In a Comic Role- Paresh Rawal For Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge


Best Dialouges- Habib Faizal For Do Dooni Chaar


Best Actor Critics- Rishi Kapoor For Do Dooni Chaar


Best Actress Critics- Vidya Balan For Ishqiya


Best Director Critics- Maneesh Sharma For Band Baaja Baraat


Best Film Critics- Do Dooni Chaar


Best Debut Male- Ranveer Singh For Band Baaja Baraat


Best Debut Female- Sonakshi Sinha For Dabangg


Best Debut Director- Abhinav Kashyap For Dabangg

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Top Ten Songs Of This Week (23-30 june 2011)

1. Phir Mohabbat-Murder 2

2. Tai Tai Phish-Chillar Party

3. Saiyan Bole- Bol

4. Senorita- Znmd

5. Haal-e-Dil- Bbudah hoga tera baap

6. Aye Khuda- Murder 2

7. Din pareshan- Bol

8. Nakkdwale disco- Delhi Belly

9. Chatte Batte- Chillar Party

10. Jalebi Bai- Double Dhamaal

Chillar Party Music Review

Chillar Party is an upcoming children’s film about a bunch of local kids who can do anything to bring the change in their society. The Music of this film is composed by Amit Trivedi who has been associated with films like Dev D, Aisha, No one killed jessica,who all have been musical successes. So, one is eager to know the outcome of this album. Let’s see if he succeeds or not?


The Album kickstarts with ‘Tai Tai Phish’ which is totally a tapori song and goes well with the theme of the movie. The promos of this song has been recently aired on television channels and going by the buzz, this song is a sure shot chartbuster. The beats of the song are reminiscent of the sounds heard in the ganpati festival which adds to the local flavour of the song. Amit trivedi has sung this with style and backing vocals are by Jaishri trivedi. The lyrics by Nitesh Tiwari and Amit Trivedi are apt for this kind of song.

The next ‘Aa rela hai apun’ is similar to the above track both in terms of setting and lyrics. The only difference is that here Amit Trivedi is supported by Armaan Mlick, Tanmay Chaudhary, Amitabh Bhattachrya and Arvind Vishkarma in the singing department. Also the phrase ‘Aa rela hai apun’ has benn used instead of ‘Tai Tai Phish’.

The Third track ‘Chatte Batte’ sung by Mohit Chauhan is a complete opposite of the earlier tracks in terms of composition and singing style. This one is soft and sweet song sung mellifluously by Mohit Chauhan and able support have been lend  by child artistes in the background. Amit Trivedi shows his versatality as a composer and lyrics are also noteworthy here. A famous idiom ‘ Ek hi thali ke chatte batte hai’ have been intelligently incorporated in the song to describe the chidren’s characteristic.

Again, the album changes route and comes back to it’s tapori self with ‘ Ziddi Piddi’ which is a situational track sung by Amit Trivedi and a bunch of kids. It sounds like a war cry of kids against their enemies. It will gain momentum after the film’s release.

The fifth track of the album ‘Ek school banana hai’ is an inspirational track and highlights the shortcomings of our educational system and the need of a school in every vicinity. The music here takes a backseat as the lyrics overpower them completely. The song has been sung by Gaurika Rai, Keshav Rai, Firoza and the students of Ajivasan school, all of whom have done a commendable job. The credit for this goes to the composer Amit Trivedi for providing a chance to such talented kids.

Next in line is ‘ Behla do’ sung by Armaan Malick and Firoza which reminds me of the song ‘Aali Re’ from the movie ‘No one killed jessica’ in terms of it’s setting. Again , the lyrics overpowers the music and displays the mentality of adults towards the kids with utmost conviction. Kudos to the lyricist Nitesh Tiwari for such a commendable work. Arman malick shows his power as a singer and has sung it with passion and zeal.

The next Track ‘Liar Liar Pants on Fire’ is an english song sung by Gaurika Rai and Keshav Rai. The song is very sweet and innocent which will appeal to the kids especially. Singing by the kids leaves an impact and the lyrics are also quite good. As for the composition, it is quite similar to a barbie song.

The last track of the album is a sad version of the song’ chatte batte’ again sung by Mohit Chauhan but this time, it is a more restained and soulful singing. It lasts for about 2.32 minutes and is a sweet ending to the album.

Overall, the album is fresh and is a respite from the usual bollywood masala songs. The lyrics are innovative and the music complements them.

My Picks: Tai Tai Phish, Chatte Batte, Ek school banana hai

Rating: ***

Bheja Fry2 Movie Review

Star Cast: Vinay Pathak, Kay Kay, Suresh Menon, Minisha Lamba , Amol Gupte.
Director: Sagar Ballery.

Expectations from this movie are high as this is a sequel to the much acclaimed and successful movie Bheja Fry which came way back in 2007 sans any buzz but soon became everyone’s favourite. The main protagonist ,Vinay  Pathak  is retained while the rest of the starcast is different. This time it’s  the versatile Kay Kay instead of Rajat Kapoor who confronts our favourite  on-screen character Bharat Bhushan.  The Production values and the budget of this movie is bigger than the previous one but certainly not better.

Coming to talk of the storyline, it is simple and amateurish. The script lacks the required punch. The plot revolves around Bharat Bhushan and Ajit Talwar played by Kay Kay, a buisness tycoon who can do anything to save his kin.

The first half of the movie shows Bharat Bhushan’s adventures on the cruise trip on which he is invited by reality show organisers as a reward to his win. His antics on the cruise are quite funny but are not enough to save the film. But the film completely loses steam in the latter portions of the second half.
The entire track of amol gupte is far stretched and boring. The climax also seemed to be a bit offtrack.

Now talking about the performances, Vinay Pathak  yet again steals the show and provides a heart warming perfomance. But mind you, this isn’t even close to his mindblowing performance that he delivered in the first Bheja Fry movie. Kay Kay is quite compelling in his act and delivers a good performance. The confrontation scenes between him and Vinay Pathak are the highpoints of the movie. Suresh Menon as Bharat Bhushan’s friend is alright but Ranvir shorey’s presence is missing who had delivered a marvelous performance in the first part. Minisha Lamba has very little to do yet she leaves an impact.  Amol Gupte , an ardent R.D Burman fan in the movie is totally wasted. Infact his part is quite irritating. The rest of the cast provides able support.

The movie also lags behind in the music department except one song ‘ORaahi’ which comes in the end credits.  It’s hummable and has been sung passionately by Vinay Pathak himself. Background score is alright and matches industry standards.

Direction by Sagar Ballery is not upto the mark. It lacks novelty. Also the screenplay is quite erratic.  Cinematography by Parixit Warrier is eye -catching. The scenes on the cruise and the island are well captured. Editing by Suresh Pai is loose and needs to be tightened specially towards the climax.
All said and done, Bheja Fry 2 is funny in parts but fails to match it’s predeccesor. Watch it only for Vinay Pathak and Kay Kay’s performances or else watch Bheja Fry first part again instead on Dvd.

Rating **

Saat Khoon Maaf Music Review

 Saat khoon maaf stars Priyanka chopra as the lead protagonist. The supporting cast include: naseerudin shah, neil nitin mukesh, vivan shah, john abraham, anu kapoor, irrfan khan. The music of this film is composed by the talented Vishal bhardwaj and lyrics have been written by the Legendary Gulzaar saab. With such a talented team at the helm of affairs, expectations are sky high. Will it be able to meet the expectations? Let’s see.

Darling
The first song to arrive in the album is ‘darling’ sung by rekha bhardwaj and usha uthup.
This song has chartbuster written all over it. It is based on the russian folk song to which vishal has added his own magical touch. gulzaar saab has yet again written unconventional lyrics which are exceptional. rekha bhardwaj’s rustic voice adds glamour to the song and rolling of the word ‘darrrrling’ done by usha uthup adds that extra zing. (rating-4.5 out of 5)

Bekaraan
Next come bekaraan which is a soft romantic song sung by vishal bhardwaj himself in his velvet voice. Gulzaar saab comes with a rarely explored word ‘bekaraan’ which means without the shore(bina kinaare). His lyrics are like a poetry. (rating- 4.5 out of 5)

O Mama
The third track is a complete opposite of it’s predecessor as it’s a rock song. Sung brilliantly by K.K , this song shows his range and versatality. Clinton cerejo adds apt backing vocals. There is sufficient use of western instruments. (rating-3.5 out of 5)

Awaara
Sung by Master Saleem , who is a master in singing sufi songs, this song is a philosphical take on the lead protagonist’s state of mind. There is minimal use of instruments as the focus is on the vocals.(rating-4.5 out of 5)

Tere Liye
This track falls in the same category as ‘bekaraan’. Suresh Wadekar who is often associated with vishal bhardwaj comes behind the mike again and sings it flawlessly. The soft texture of his voice is apt for a song of this genre. The lyrics are poetic. The use of indian instrument such as sitar is exceptional. Undoubtedly, the best track of the album. (rating- 5 out of 5)

Dil Dil Hai
Yet another rock song, this time it’s hardcore rock. Sung by suraj jagan, who is quite famous in this genre, this song is for hardcore fans of rock music. (rating-2.5 out of 5)

Yeshu
This is the seventh track in the album and it’s a situational track. This song is more like a prayer and has a haunting tune. It is sung by rekha bhardwaj. This track needs time to grow. (rating 3.5 out of 5)

Doosri Darling
Last but not the least, this is a slower version of the chartbuster song ‘darling’ which is more situational. It starts slow but at the end reaches cresendo. (rating 4 out of 5)

Overall, this album is exceptional in terms of composition and lyrics and is very versatile.

Final Rating- 4.5 out of 5.

Bbudah hoga tera baap Music Review

Credits
writer-director:Puri jagannath
Cast:Amitabh Bacchan, Hema Malini, Raveena Tandon
Music: Vishal-Shekhar
Genre:Action

Review
The album consists of 4 tracks out of which amitabhji has sung 3.
As this is an action flick, expectations from this one aren’t much.  But since vishal-shekhar  are the composers, one looks forward to it.

The first track ‘haal-e-dil’ sung by amitji is a slow romantic number which is soulful and touches the heart. The ease with which it is sung shows the power of amitji as a singer. The use of instruments is minimal as the focus is on the vocals which displays emotions.

The second track is the title track again sung by him in a style that is never before used in indian music ie. Acapella. In this particular style , there is no use of real instrument and all the voices that are heard in the background are rendered by the singer himself. Amitji has done a wonderful job as a singer and vishal-shekhar have created a whackiest title track ever. kudos to them for such an innovative effort.

The third track is another version of the title which is a dub step version. This time vishal is supporting him in the singing department. It is quite similar to the previous track with some additional musical arrangements.

The last track of the album ‘main chandigarh di star’ is a punjabi item number sung by sunidhi chauhan.  It has some peppy beats but the lyrics are hard to comprehend. It will have a limited appeal.
Overall, the album is quite decent with haal-e-dil being a soulful romantic song and a chartbusting title track.

Rating ***

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Murder 2 Music Review

Star Cast: Emraan Hashmi , Jaqueline
Music: Mithoon, Harshit, Sangeet Haldipur

Murder 2 is a sequel to the successful movie Murder produced by bhatt camp.
Bhatt camp are usually associated with melodious music with an exception being ‘crook’  so the expectations are high. The album contains 5 tracks and there are 3 composers at the helm of affairs.

1. Haal-e-Dil- This song is composed and sung by Harshit Saxena of Amul Voice Of India Fame. It is a melodious romantic song which bears the stamp of bhatt camp. Harshit has done a good job as a singer. Rating: 3/5

2. Aa Zara- The second track in the album, it is composed by sangeet haldipur and sung by Sunidhi chauhan. It is sensous in it’s appeal and reminds me of thrillers of the 70′s. Sunidhi has done a fabulous job as she displays her vast range. Rating: 3.5/5

3. Aye Khuda- This song is composed by Mithoon and sung by Mithoon , kshitij tarey and siam. It’s a sufi song and more like a prayer to god. The compostion is brilliant and is soothing to ears. All the singers have sung it with great passion and devotion. Rating: 4/5

4. Phir Mohabbat- Another track composed by Mithoon, this is a romantic song but with different traetment. It exudes pain, love, emotion, passion- all at the same time. This is the best tarck of the album. Singers mohd irfan, arijit and siam, all have put in their best to make it a memorable song. Rating: 4.5/5

5. Tujhko bhulana- The last tarck of the album composed by sangeet haldipur, this is the weakest song in the album. skip this one. Rating: 2/5
Overall, the album is a mix of sufi and romantic songs and are better than it’s prequel Murder. The two songs composed by Mithoon are exceptional.

Final Rating: 4/5