Saturday, December 11, 2010

My Top 20 Bollywood Songs - December 11 2010


December 11 2010

1. Sheila Ki Jawani - Tees Maar Khan
2. Dum Dum - Band Baaja Baaraat
3. Wallah Re Wallah - Tees Maar Khan
4. Ainvayi Ainvayi - Band Baaja Baaraat
5. Takeerbein - Band Baaja Baaraat
6. Mitra - Band Baaja Baaraat
7. Sapne Saloney - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
8. Yeh Des Hai Mera - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
9. Naiyn Tere - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
10. Shakira - No Problem
11. Aadha Ishq - Band Baaja Baaraat
12. Aitbaar - No One Killed Jessica
13. Tinku Jiya - Yamla Pagla Deewana
14. Badey Dilwala - Tees Maar Khan
15. Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
16. Tees Maar Khan - Tees Maar Khan
17. Yeh Pal - No One Killed Jessica
18. Aali Re - No One Killed Jessica
19. Baari Barsi - Band Baaja Baaraat
20. Band Baaja Baaraat (Theme) - Band Baaja Baaraat

AVSTV Top 10 Bollywood Soundtracks - December 10 2010

No Problem - Movie Review


Starring: Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Sushmita Sen, Kangna Ranaut
Director: Anees Bazmee
Producer: Eros Entertainment, Anil Kapoor Films Company, Spice Enfotainment
Music: Sajid-Wajid, Pritam, Anand Raj Anand
Releasing: December 10th 2010

The one thing I've observed in Anees Bazmee's movies is that the plotline may be bizarre and outlandish, but each of his films has stood tall on the entertainment quotient. Perhaps, that's one of the reasons why his movies have struck a chord with a big chunk of moviegoers [read the hardcore masses]. The heroic triumph of NO ENTRY, WELCOME and SINGH IS KINNG endorses this statement.

The most difficult thing is to make people roll with laughter and that's precisely what Bazmee does in film after film, for viewers of all ages. Follow these three mantras religiously, while watching an Anees Bazmee film: Don't seek logic, don't ask questions and just keep your thinking cap outside the theatre. You need to follow these rules while watching NO PROBLEM as well. Unfortunately, Bazmee's latest outing is so mind-numbingly dull that you wonder how could he come up with such a soulless and charmless film.

NO PROBLEM doesn't have a smart plot, theek hain, no problem. But the bigger problem is it doesn't have those genuinely funny sequences and crackling dialogue either that you associate with the accomplished director's films. Honestly, I never expect to watch a path-breaking story in his films, but I do expect them to deliver hearty laughs, which NO PROBLEM doesn't. In the past, in films like NO ENTRY, WELCOME and SINGH IS KINNG, Bazmee had handled the multiple characters with aplomb, but the writing is so inconsistent this time that one has to actually struggle to stay attentive.



Final word? NO PROBLEM is meant to be a crowd-pleaser, but, sadly, it lacks those clever one-liners, bursting-with-energy sequences and amusing goings-on to make your two hours in the cineplex worthwhile. NO PROBLEM has a huge problem: It fails to entertain!

Yash [Sanjay Dutt] and Raj [Akshaye Khanna] are small-time crooks and childhood buddies. Raj wants to lead an honest life, but Yash always manages to do something that jeopardizes Raj's chances of turning over a new leaf. When Yash robs the First Village Bank, the innocent bank manager, Zandulal [Paresh Rawal], also falls under suspicion, just because he had sheltered Yash and Raj under his roof.

In Durban, Arjun [Anil Kapoor] is a bungling cop, married to Kajal [Sushmita Sen], the daughter of the Commissioner of Police [Shakti Kapoor]. Kajal has a split personality -- one moment she's a loving wife and mother, who, for 10 minutes every day, transforms into a terrifying maniac intent on murdering her husband.

Diamonds worth millions have been stolen from the International Diamond Centre by the gang lead by Marcos [Suniel Shetty]. Arjun is as determined to find these ruthless robbers, as Zandulal is to find the two crooks who robbed his bank. Yash and Raj try to avoid Zandulal, who does not realize that they are his neighbours.

Meanwhile, Raj falls in love with Sanjana [Kangna Ranaut], Kajal's younger sister. But just before the engagement, Zandulal threatens to expose Yash and Raj unless they return the money they stole from his bank. Cornered, Raj and Yash agree to commit one last robbery. They rob a minister's house, minutes before Marcos arrives. The minister is tortured and killed, because Marcos cannot find the stolen diamonds.



Now starts a game of hide and seek, as Arjun goes after Yash and Raj, the prime suspects in the minister's murder and Marcos also hunts them down because he's figured out that they have the diamonds. Yash and Raj must prove their innocence and also somehow or the other pay back Zandulal.

NO PROBLEM has an outrageous plot, exaggerated and overstated scenes, but unlike Bazmee's previous films, this one tries too hard to make you laugh, but fails miserably. You expect the gags and punch lines to hit you from all directions and you also expect to break into guffaws, but barring a couple of scenes, which do bring a smile on your face, you just don't react to the goings-on. In fact, the writing is the weakest link of the enterprise. It lacks in drama, it lacks in unadulterated humour and everything seems to fall into place too easily. It jumps from one sequence to another and often forgets what's tackled before, in the previous sequence. The continuity jerks are evident at a number of places, frankly.

Bazmee is flogging the age-old formulas over and over again. It worked in the past because those films were rich as far as the entertainment quotient was concerned, but it doesn't work this time around. The music is functional, with 'Mast Punjabi' being the most energetic track of the enterprise. Cinematography is eye-pleasing and the locales of South Africa are eye-filling.

Bazmee's movies bestow its actors ample scope to push their comic boundaries, but NO PROBLEM doesn't. Of the central cast, Sanju tries hard to carry off his part, Akshaye is just about okay, while Anil hits the right notes and Paresh, as always, stands out. He delivers in every sequence. Kangna is wasted, but Sushmita shows a flair for comedy. Suniel Shetty is as usual. Neetu Chandra doesn't get much scope. Shakti Kapoor is funny. Baby Saloni is okay. As for Vijay Raaz, what is he doing in this film?



Oh yes, there's a family of gorillas as well as a shoal of fish in a mini aquarium - yes, they form an integral part of this story. The gorillas appear from nowhere and save the heroes in the climax, while the fish swallow the diamonds before these gems reach the villain's hands.

On the whole, NO PROBLEM has some funny moments in the first half, but gets agonizing towards the second half. It has several problems: It lacks a cohesive screenplay, it lacks in entertainment and most importantly, the humour falls flat. NO PROBLEM is full of problems.

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Band Baaja Baaraat - Movie Review


Starring: Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma
Director: Maneesh Sharma
Producer: Yash Raj Films
Music: Salim-Sulaiman
Released: December 10th 2010

The girl is strong-minded, unwavering and focused. The boy has no aspirations in life and is typically interested in having a ball. Two conflicting characters. BAND BAAJA BAARAAT parks its plot within the 'opposites attract' blueprint, a theme common to numerous rom-coms. These two characters are poles apart, diametrically opposite and therefore mismatched. But they end up falling in love with each other.

There's talk that BAND BAAJA BAARAAT borrows heavily from THE WEDDING PLANNER. Perhaps, the allegation germinated because THE WEDDING PLANNER and BAND BAAJA BAARAAT talk of wedding planners. However, THE WEDDING PLANNER dealt with a female wedding planner falling in love with the bride groom, while BAND BAAJA BAARAAT tells the story of two youngsters who start a wedding planning business and who eventually fall in love. Sure, the background setting of the two films is slightly similar, but the stories are as diverse as oranges and apples.

BAND BAAJA BAARAAT rests on two actors - a two-film-old actress [Anushka] and a rank newcomer [Ranveer]. It's a major task undeniably. They have to deliver, they have to keep the viewer's interest alive, they have to make the goings-on look convincing. If they fail in their endeavour, band-baaja baj jaayega.

Thankfully, BAND BAAJA BAARAAT works on every level. The writing [screenplay: Habib Faisal] is crisp, the execution of the material [director: Maneesh Sharma] is worthy and the lead actors [Anushka, Ranveer] steer the film to the destination smoothly. Of course, there are minor hiccups halfway through the film, but the fact remains that BAND BAAJA BAARAAT is, without doubt, one of the most appealing films to come out of the production house.



Final word? BAND BAAJA BAARAAT is honest, fresh, youthful and extremely entertaining. Recommended!

Shruti [Anushka Sharma] is a 20-something no-nonsense girl from a middle class Delhi household. Focused and determined with pre-planned ambitions, her goals in life are well laid out by the time she reaches her final year of college. Bittoo [Ranveer Singh], on the other hand, has no real aim in life. As a final year college student of Delhi University, he whiles away his life having fun with his buddies.

A chance and inopportune meeting brings the two of them together on a tumultuous journey where they become partners in their very own, "Wedding planning ka bijness." The rules, however, are clear: "Jisse vyapaar karo, usse kabhi na pyaar karo" [Don't mix business with pleasure]. Together, their friendship and business enters the ups and downs of the lavish Delhi weddings. And while trying to find themselves, Shruti and Bittoo discover each other and realize that they are made for each other.

The first thing that catches your eye is the novel concept of this film. In a country obsessed with marriages and merriment, the Indian weddings are filled with rituals and celebrations and continue for several days. Of course, BAND BAAJA BAARAAT isn't about pre-wedding ceremonies, baaraat and pheras, but about two wedding planners and how the 'bijness partners' become life partners eventually. 10 minutes into the film and you get drawn to their world: The setting, the ambience, the lingo, the overall tone and mood transport you to North India instantly.



The unique plot keeps you on toes all through the first hour. The writing is oven fresh and the situations, thoroughly absorbing. I would like to single out the sequence at the intermission, which is deftly executed by the debutant director. You know something is amiss, even though no one utters a word. And you realize how true your intuition was towards the second half, which starts off with abundant promise, but deviates into the predictable zone when the lovers have a tiff. Several sequences consequently tend to get repetitive and tedious, but even in its most flaccid and drooping moments, what saves the film from derailing is the chemistry between the lead pair.

Debutant director Maneesh Sharma, who worked on FANAA, AAJA NACHLE and RAB NE BANA DI JODI, makes a confident debut with BAND BAAJA BAARAAT. Sharma narrates a quintessential Delhi tale most effectively. BAND BAAJA BAARAAT would've lost the plot had it been entrusted to a lesser talent. The screenplay is wonderfully penned by Habib Faisal, a gifted writer who directed the immensely likable DO DOONI CHAAR. In fact, like DO DOONI CHAAR, which was also set in Delhi, BAND BAAJA BAARAAT also captures the Delhi flavour diligently. In fact, Aseem Mishra's cinematography captures the North Indian ambience with precision.

When you attempt a film with North Indian wedding ceremonies as the setting, you anticipate nothing but frolicking compositions that don't let the fun component plunge. Music composer duo Salim-Sulaiman and lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya come up with a lively score. You take to 'Ainvayi Ainvayi' instantly; it has smash hit written all over it. 'Tarkeebein' has a certain evocative feel to it, while 'Band Baaja Baaraat' has a hugely appealing tune and goes extremely well with the mood of the film, that of marriages and merriment. It's amongst Salim-Sulaiman's best works. I would also like to mention Vaibhavi Merchant's choreography in the 'Ainvayi Ainvayi' track. It's very energetic.



Anushka is truly wonderful. The toughest part of her job must have been to speak like a typical Delhi Punjabi girl and she does it so skillfully. For the first time in her 3-film career, a film rests mainly on Anushka's shoulders, as opposed to her prior films [RAB NE BANA DI JODI and BADMAASH COMPANY], and she handles the responsibility so well. Debutant Ranveer is the lifeline of BAND BAAJA BAARAAT. In fact, the youngster adds a lot of spontaneity and sparkle to his character, which is unsophisticated, but charming. He actually catches you unaware in the emotional moments, which he enacts so well. Here's a talent you just can't disregard. The super-energetic performance should be met with equal enthusiasm by the audience.

The supporting cast includes relatively unknown names, but I would like to single out Neeraj Sood [as Maqsoodbhai], who's excellent. Manmeet Singh Sawhney [as Rajinder] is good, while Manish Chaudhari [as Mr. Sidhwani] is first-rate.

On the whole, BAND BAAJA BAARAAT catches you with complete surprise. It has an appealing plot, which has been handled with dexterity and most importantly, it has characters that instantly make a place for themselves in your heart. I suggest, go for this pleasant experience and illuminate your weekend.

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Song of the Day - Oh Girl You're Mine (Housefull)


Song of the Day - Oh Girl You're Mine (Housefull)
Theme of the Week - Deepika Padukone Songs



Director: Sajid Khan
Producer: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Eros Entertainment
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan, Riteish Deshmukh
Music by: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Released: April 30th 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

Song of the Day - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)


Song of the Day - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)
Theme of the Week - Deepika Padukone Songs



Director: Siddharth Anand
Producer: Yash Raj Films
Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba
Music by: Vishal-Shekhar
Released: August 15th 2008

Weekly Film Spotlight - Love Sex Aur Dhokha


Released : 19 March 2010
Starring : Anshuman Jha, Shruti, Raj Kumar Yadav.
Director : Dibakar Banerjee
Producer : Balaji Telefilms Ltd, ALT Entertainment, Balaji Motion Pictures.
Music Director : Sneha Khanwalkar
Music Review : 7.5/10
Movie Review : 6.5/10
Box Office Outcome : Average

Songs : I Can'T Hold It

Love Sex Aur Dhokha


Mohabbat Bollywood Style


Tainu Tv Per Wekhya


Tu Gandi

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Yamla Pagla Deewana - Tinku Jiya Song Promo



Producer: Top Angle Productions
Director: Samir Karnik
Starring: Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Kulraj Randhawa
Music: Sandesh Shandilya, Rahul Seth, RDB, Nouman Javaid
Releasing: January 14th 2011

Song of the Day - Main Agar Kahoon (Om Shanti Om)


Song of the Day - Main Agar Kahoon (Om Shanti Om)
Theme of the Week - Deepika Padukone Songs



Director: Farah Khan
Producer: Red Chillies Entertainment
Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone
Music by: Vishal-Shekhar
Released: November 9th 2007

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Hottest Movies of the Week - December 6 2010

1. Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2. Tees Maar Khan
3. Rakht Charita 2

Game - Theatrical Trailer



Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Kangna Ranaut, Sarah Jane Dias, Jimmy Sheirgill
Director: Abhinay Deo
Producer: Excel Entertainment
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Releasing: March 18th 2011

Band Baaja Baaraat - Dum Dum Remix Song Promo



Starring: Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma
Director: Maneesh Sharma
Producer: Yash Raj Films
Music: Salim-Sulaiman
Releasing: December 10th 2010

Song of the Day - Ishq Ki Gali (Milenge Milenge)


Song of the Day - Ishq Ki Gali (Milenge Milenge)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Satish Kaushik
Producer: S K Films Enterprises
Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor
Music by: Himesh Reshammiya
Released: July 9th 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Song of the Day - Ghoonghat Mein Chand (Khoobsurat)


Song of the Day - Ghoonghat Mein Chand (Khoobsurat)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Sanjay Chhel
Producer: Rahul Sughand
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Urmila Matondkar
Music by: Jatin-Lalit
Released: November 26th 1999

Monday, December 6, 2010

Yamla Pagla Deewana - Music Review


Producer: Top Angle Productions
Director: Samir Karnik
Starring: Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Kulraj Randhawa
Music: Sandesh Shandilya, Rahul Seth, RDB, Nouman Javaid
Releasing: January 14th 2011

01 - Yamla Pagla Deewana - Sonu Nigam, Nindy Kaur (04:34) 4/5
02 - Chadha De Rang - Shweta Pandit,Mahalakshmi Iyer, Rahul Seth (04:32) 4/5
03 - Tinku Jiya - Javed Ali, Mamta Sharma (05:00) 3.5/5
04 - Sau Baar - Shreya Ghoshal (04:13) 3.5/5
05 - Chamki Jawaani - Daler Mehndi (06:05) 3.5/5
06 - Son Titariya (03:54) 3.5/5
07 - Kadd Ke Botal - Sukhwinder Singh (05:04) 3/5
08 - Yamla Pagla Deewana (House Mix) - Nindy Kaur (04:15)
09 - Chadha De Rang - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan ,Shweta Pandit , Mahalakshmi Iyer (04:33)
10 - Chadha De Rang (01:50)
11 - Chadha De Rang - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (02:08)
12 - Gurbani (01:09)

An out-and-out MASS PUNJABI album with a variety of dance and love songs! 

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Yamla Pagla Deewana - Soundtrack


Producer: Top Angle Productions
Director: Samir Karnik
Starring: Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Kulraj Randhawa
Music: Sandesh Shandilya, Rahul Seth, RDB, Nouman Javaid
Releasing: January 14th 2011

01 - Yamla Pagla Deewana - Sonu Nigam, Nindy Kaur (04:34)
02 - Chadha De Rang - Shweta Pandit,Mahalakshmi Iyer, Rahul Seth (04:32)
03 - Tinku Jiya - Javed Ali (05:00)
04 - Sau Baar - Shreya Ghoshal (04:13)
05 - Chamki Jawaani - Daler Mehndi (06:05)
06 - Son Titariya (03:54)
07 - Kadd Ke Botal - Sukhwinder Singh (05:04)
08 - Yamla Pagla Deewana (House Mix) - Nindy Kaur (04:15)
09 - Chadha De Rang - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan ,Shweta Pandit , Mahalakshmi Iyer (04:33)
10 - Chadha De Rang (01:50)
11 - Chadha De Rang - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (02:08)
12 - Gurbani (01:09)

Song of the Day - Hum Hain Iss Pal Yahan (Kisna)


Song of the Day - Hum Hain Iss Pal Yahan (Kisna)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Subhash Ghai
Producer: Mukta Arts Ltd
Starring: Vivek Oberoi, Antonia Bernath, Isha Sharwani
Music by: A. R. Rahman
Released: January 21st 2005

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Song of the Day - Jhoom (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom)


Song of the Day - Jhoom (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Shaad Ali
Producer: Yash Raj Films
Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol, Lara Dutta
Music by: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Released: June 15th 2007

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