Random Bollywood Update - April 27 2013

Hello, I'm trying to do something different again where I try writing a mini newsletter type posts about what has been happening this week in Bollywood. I hope you enjoy the post and come back weekly for a new post.
 
New Release

Aashiqui 2 Movie Recommendation
Aashiqui 2 isn't really a sequel of Aashiqui but it follows up well in the premise of having newcomers, melodious songs, and innocent romance. The plotline does have similarities to Abhimaan but which film doesn't have similar things to other films. The trailer promises good acting and amazing cinematography to the smash-hit songs. The newcomers doesn't bring star value but the good reviews and positive acceptance from the audience means that the story and songs are the value to film. I'm on the fence about whether to recommend watching it in theater or on DVD, either way this is a must-WATCH release for the year.

Raanjhanaa Theatrical Trailer Review
Can this movie have one more A please? Jokes aside Dhanush looks like a perfect fit for his role while putting in a complete performance in the trailer. I was surprised to see Abhay Deol being featured in the movie while Sonam Kapoor looks graceful during the dance scene but I question how well she acts in the film. Cinematography and direction looks outstanding while the music is clasically splendid. Cannot wait for the A.R. Rahman music trailers!

Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya Theatrical Trailer Review
Go Desi Cool? I don't get it. The movie looks like an innocent rom-com with great choreography and cinematography by Prabhudeva. Girish Kumar looks like Aditya Roy Kapoor from Aashiqui 2. I don't understand his curly hair or why he is surfing then on a farm. Shruti Hassan looks pretty. And the Atif Aslam teaser songs especially the last one could give Tum Hi Ho a run for Song of the Year.

New Music

Hottest Song of the Week - Say Shava Shava (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)
My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - See the entire list
#1 Recommended Album - Aashiqui 2

Aashiqui 2 is still my pick for the week. These songs are the perfect combination for a solid album. I've been hooked on Hum Mar Jayenge all week, Tulsi Kumar's delivery is amazing. Aurangzeb's finally released song is a smash-hit energetic track that should not be missed while Dilliwali Girlfriend is making Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani the next sought after album.

Gippi Music Review
Vishal-Shekhar rarely disappoints and with Gippi they keep that track record. The songs are young and peppy which is what the movie demands. Baby Doll and Pehn Di Takki are becoming my favorites, We Are Like This Only is also well done but I don't see myself singing. My recommendation is to SKIP the album and buy the single songs of either Baby Doll, Pehn Di Takki, or We Are Like This Only.

Random Talk

The Barbadiyaan trailer for Aurangzeb revealed one thing- Sasheh Agha ran out of dance moves. Seriously, you couldn't do anything more with your arms? The song itself is catchy and energetic hence topping my top 10 list but nothing more of the film was revealed in the promo. Either way I'm looking forward to the movie and hopefully there is more songs.

I didn't like Dilliwali Girlfriend at first because I thought Pritam got lazy with those electro beats in the beginning but  after downloading the song, it is super catchy. The video has some strange dance moves but I was most confused about why Deepika's shirt is so short? Is there a purpose in her showing her belly? I'm not complaining I'm just curious as to the director's thought process.

The Bombay Talkies music video featuring megastars released yesterday. It is a montage but I don't think it respectfully gives homage to 100 years of Bollywood. Bollywood isn't about standing in one place and having 20 or more people randomly popping up with a different playback voice. Or how about leaving out legends like Amitabh or Lata Mangeshkar in the video. Deewangi Deewangi from Om Shanti Om is what defines Bollywood regardless of what negative connotation or stereotype the industry receives.

The past couple weeks I've talked about how disappointed I was in not being able to like the songs of Go Goa Gone. I think I've come around the corner and started liking Khoon Choos Le and Babaji but I cannot understand the following of Slowly Slowly.

Apparently Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani's music is releasing tomorrow!

Anyways, I think that is all for this week. Please share what you think and I'll be back next week!

My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - April 27 2013

Rank	Song	Film	Singer	Music Director
1	Barbadiyaan	Aurangzeb	Sasheh Aagha, Ram Sampath	Amartya Rahut
2	Hum Mar Jayenge	Aashiqui 2	Tulsi Kumar, Arjit Singh	Jeet Ganguly
3	Tum Hi Ho	Aashiqui 2	Arijit Singh	Mithoon
4	Dilliwali Girlfriend	Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani	Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan	Pritam
5	Khoon Choos Le	Go Goa Gone	Sachin, Priya Panchaal	Sachin-Jigar
6	Badtameez Dil	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Benny Dayal, Shefali Alvarez	Pritam
7	Sunn Raha Hai	Aashiqui 2	Ankit Tiwari	Ankit Tiwari
8	Bombay Talkies	Bombay Talkies	Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma	Amit Trivedi
9	Piya Aane Na	Aashiqui 2	KK, Tulsi Kumar	Jeet Ganguly
10	Balam Pichkari	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade	Pritam

Random Bollywood Update - April 20 2013

Hello, I'm trying to do something different again where I try writing a mini newsletter type posts about what has been happening this week in Bollywood. I hope you enjoy the post and come back weekly for a new post.

New Release

Ek Thi Daayan
Last week, I said that I was concerned about the low buzz of the movie affecting the probablity that the movie will become successful. So far reports have been weak but positive which matches the appreciation which the film has received by critics. I was blown away by the theatrical trailer and am intrigued by the uniqueness of the starcast- Emraan, Kalki, Konkana, and Huma. All of them are talented actors which have consistently acted in successful films. The music didn't grow on me as other Vishal Bhardwaj albums but that could be from the competition of the songs from Nautanki Saala and now Aashiqui 2. I want to see the movie so I will recommend catching it in theaters since it is a unique genre with unique starcast.

New Music

Hottest Song of the Week - I'm In Love (Neal N Nikki)
My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - See the entire list
#1 Recommended Album - Aashiqui 2

This week has definitely been a massive breakthrough for the songs of Aashiqui 2. I've found myself not getting enough of the songs and having the entire album on repeat. Every song has its intricacies in the melody and delivery of the vocals which makes them truly special as a listener. I've read the reviews of the album and the comparisons with the original Aashiqui and found it to be unfair. The songs of both albums are from different decades and different genres. It is like comparing Shakespeare to J.K. Rowling, both brilliant but because of time one is seen as more prolific and popular. So please just enjoy the music.

The album of Go Goa Gone released this week. I still haven't liked Slowly Slowly but Khoon Choos Le is catchy especially Priya Panchaal's line in the chorus. The other songs I don't think has the potential to become popular.

The other album out is Bombay Talkies. Here I only see potential in Bachchan, the other songs are well composed as the songs of Go Goa Gone but there is so many quality albums releasing with catchy songs that the potential gems in these albums will take alot of time post-release to be recognized.

Another cutesy song from Gippi released called Baby Se Babydoll or something like that. It's nice to hear Udit Narayan again but like I said about Go Goa Gone and Bombay Talkies, the good songs of the album will fall behind from the outstanding songs because of the amount of albums releasing in these few weeks.

Random Talk

I'm actually surprised that Chashme Baddoor is considered a Hit. The trailers were not impressive and the songs were very close to being classified as annoying- only Har Ek Friend and Dhishkyaon Doom remains on my playlist. What is more surprising is that the film didn't really have any star, unless you consider Ali Zafar a star. Even then it's nothing in comparison to Ajay and Sanjay in Rascals or Govinda and Ritiesh in Do Knot Disturb- the last two films directed by David Dhawan, the director of Chashme Baddoor. Rascals was a bad film which justifies its disaster status but Do Knot Disturb had a chance to make money but poor release date devastated the film. Anyways, I'm glad that David Dhawan has been able to get success again.


I'm so confused by the marketing team of Yash Raj Films. Exactly one month until the release of Aurangzeb and only seen the theatrical trailer. Seriously? Then this week they announced Mardaani, Pradeep Sarkar's next film which will feature Rani Mukherji and the release date of Gunday as February 14th, 2014. While no word is given on a supposed film in production directed by Maneesh Sharma and starring Sushant from Kai Po Che and Parineeti Chopra that is expected to release this year. Seriously? Point of the matter is, I'm ready for the songs of Aurangzeb. YRF never goes wrong...well not usually.

I'm really starting to like the songs of Shootout at Wadala. The simplicity makes them enjoyable. Also Kangana Ranaut looks amazing in the Yeh Junoon trailer.

This week I've really started to re-like the songs of Jab We Met. Pritam gave some solid tracks to make a complete experience for the listener. Watch all of the songs by clicking here.

New posters for Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya are out. This looks a typical massy romantic comedy but I'm looking forward to the songs and possibly watching it.

Bang Bang to release on May 1st, 2014!

Govinda will be in Kill Dill, Go Go Go Govinda! haha

On a non-Bollywood note, this week's terrorist attacks in Boston have revealed the possible dangers which can exist from conspiracy theorist. If you are a conspiracy theorist, no one is forcing you to stay in the United States or any other country which you have difficulties with. If you cannot leave, then know that killing innocent individuals does not bring justice to your ideas nor compensates for your skepticism in society. Try to understand your role in this world and the value which you add to its existence. There are alot of problems that exists in the world and they are many many many individuals who work to resolve the problems but the problems never end and never will end. If you see a problem then work to find a solution which adds value not one which terrorizes and harms others. Also you cannot take life too seriously, we're only here for a short period of time with a limited amount of individuals who has some kind of affection for us. My prayers go out to the victims of this week's senseless act.

My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - April 20 2013

Rank	Song	Film	Singer	Music Director
1	Sunn Raha Hai	Aashiqui 2	Ankit Tiwari	Ankit Tiwari
2	Chahun Main Ya Naa	Aashiqui 2	Arijit Singh, Palak Muchhal	Jeet Ganguly
3	Badtameez Dil	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Benny Dayal, Shefali Alvarez	Pritam
4	Balam Pichkari	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade	Pritam
5	Tum Hi Ho	Aashiqui 2	Arjit Singh	Mithoon
6	Laila	Shootout at Wadala	Mika Singh	Anand Raj Anand
7	Hum Mar Jayenge	Aashiqui 2	Tulsi Kumar, Arjit Singh	Mithoon
8	Kaali Kaali	Ek Thi Daayan	Clinton Cerejo	Vishal Bhardwaj
9	Khoon Choos Le	Go Goa Gone	Sachin, Priya Panchaal	Sachin-Jigar
10	Babli Badmaash	Shootout at Wadala	Sunidhi Chauhan	Anu Malik

Playlist: Wake Up Sid Full Songs

Wake Up Sid - Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Amit Trivedi

Wake Up Sid
Kya Karoon?
Aaj Kal Zindagi
Iktara
Life is Crazy
Wake Up Sid (Club Mix)

Playlist: Noorie Full Songs

Noorie - Khayyam

Aaja Re O Mere Dilbar Aaja
Aashiq Ho To Aisa
Chori Chori Koi Aaye
Kadar Tune Na Jaani
Uske Khel Nirale

Playlist: Jab We Met Full Songs

Jab We Met - Pritam

Mauja Hi Mauja
Tum Se Hi
Yeh Ishq Hai
Nagada Nagada
Aao Milo Chalo
Aaoge Jab Tum

Random Bollywood Update - April 13 2013

Hello, I'm trying to do something different again where I try writing a mini newsletter type posts about what has been happening this week in Bollywood. I hope you enjoy the post and come back weekly for a new post. 

New Release

Nautanki Saala
So this film got me excited when I listened to the album but hasn't really done anything for me in terms of the movie. Ayushmann looks out-of-place in the trailers as he tries to be comedic actor. I don't know how much it'll work out for him in the film. I'll probably won't ever see the movie since there is no appeal for me other than the music but even then there are alot of movies that released with amazing albums that I haven't had a chance to see as yet, for example, Cocktail. Overall, I think this movie will do average business at the box office.

Commando
The song Saawan Bairi is the only reason why I kept interest in this movie. I honestly do not remember Vidyut from Force possibly because I don't remember Force in general but Vidyut won a Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his role in the movie.  The trailer didn't really impress me so I will most likely not see the movie. So far it is doing well at the single screens in India which could be from the action appeal so I'll say the movie will do average business.

New Music

Hottest Song of the Week - Yeh Ishq Hai (Jab We Met)
My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - See the entire list 

Shootout at Wadala's album released this week. The three items song are the main attraction of the album but I am looking forward to liking the Mustafa Zahid and Adnan Sami songs, Yeh Junoon and Aye Manya. I haven't really listened to the album enough to like the songs as much other the item songs. Aala Re Aala is definitely growing on me.

Gippi released a decent song composed by Vishal-Shekhar called We Are Like This Only. It is not bad but it is not a chartbuster. It reminds me of the Luv Ka The End songs which were situational  and cute but works only for the film.

Balam Pichkari released for Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani. I haven't even gotten over Badtameez Dil as yet so I haven't gotten to appreciate the song yet. I definitely am liking it though, the lyrics are quirky and the picturization exudes fun.

Slowly Slowly from Go Goa Gone is experimental but I haven't liked it as much as I want to. The music is releasing tomorrow, Sunday April 14th.

Random News

Fukrey Theatrical Trailer is out! I was expecting something to look like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara but realistically the level of starcast is not the same. I wasn't really impressed by the trailer although the background score by Ram Sampath seems catchy.

I'm having an underlying feeling that Aashiqui 2 might actually have a good story and good acting behind it. Every new song promo reveals more about how good the film might actually be.

Is it me or Ek Thi Daayan have no sort of spark leading into its release. I'm starting to think the film might flop because of the lack of buzz. The songs are good but only if given the chance to sit back and listen instead of hearing it on the go.

Does Aurangzeb not have any songs? There is a music director but Yash Raj Films seems very low-key about their promotion of the movie. It reminds me of Tashan but that didn't turn out too well. I liked the trailer of Aurangzeb though, Arjun is impressive as an actor and Sasha looks incredibly bold and edgy as an actress.

I cannot wait for the Chennai Express trailer at the end of this month!

My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - April 13 2013

Rank	Song	Film	Singer	Music Director
1	Badtameez Dil	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Benny Dayal, Shefali Alvarez	Pritam
2	Tum Hi Ho	Aashiqui 2	Arjit Singh	Mithoon
3	Yaaram	Ek Thi Daayan	Sunidhi Chauhan, Clinton Cerejo	Vishal Bhardwaj
4	Balam Pichkari	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade	Pritam
5	Aala Re Aala	Shootout at Wadala	Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh	Anu Malik
6	Sunn Raha Hai	Aashiqui 2	Ankit Tiwari	Ankit Tiwari
7	Babli Badmaash	Shootout at Wadala	Sunidhi Chauhan	Anu Malik
8	Laila	Shootout at Wadala	Mika Singh	Anand Raj Anand
9	Slowly Slowly	Go Goa Gone	Jigar Saraiya, Talia Bentson	Sachin-Jigar
10	Halki Halki	I Love NY	Shaan, Tulsi Kumar	Pritam

My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - April 7 2013

Rank	Song	Film	Singer	Music Director
1	Sunn Raha Hai	Aashiqui 2	Ankit Tiwari	Ankit Tiwari
2	Badtameez Dil	Yeh Jawaani Yeh Deewani	Benny Dayal	Pritam
3	Tum Hi Ho	Aashiqui 2	Arjit Singh	Mithoon
4	Halki Halki	I Love NY	Shaan, Tulsi Kumar	Pritam
5	Yaaram	Ek Thi Daayan	Sunidhi Chauhan, Clinton Cerejo	Vishal Bhardwaj
6	Gud Naal Ishq Mitha	I Love NY	Tochi Raina	Pritam
7	Hum Mar Jayenge	Aashiqui 2	Tulsi Kumar, Arjit Singh	Mithoon
8	Sapna Re Sapna	Ek Thi Daayan	Padmanabh Gaikwad	Vishal Bhardwaj
9	Draamebaaz	Nautanki Saala	Geet Sagar	Mickey McCleary
10	Har Ek Friend	Chashme Baddoor	Sonu Nigam	Sajid-Wajid

Playlist: Major Saab Full Songs

Akeli Na Bazaar Jaya Karo
Deewana Ban
Pyar Karna Hai
Pyar Kiya To Nibhana
Sona Sona
Tere Pyar Mein

Playlist: De Taali Full Songs

Everybody Put Your Hands Together
Aaj Main Boond Hoon
Maari Teetri
De Taali
Hone Lagi
Tooti Phooti

My Top 10 Bollywood Songs - March 30 2013

Rank	Song	Film	Singer	Music Director
1	Tum Hi Ho	Aashiqui 2	Arjit Singh	Mithoon
2	Gud Naal Ishq Mitha	I Love NY	Tochi Raina	Pritam
3	So Gaya Yeh Jahan	Nautanki Saala	Nitin Mukesh	Laxmikant-Pyarelal
4	Totey Ud Gaye	Ek Thi Daayan	Suresh Wadkar, Sukhwinder Singh, Rekha Bhardwaj	Vishal Bhardwaj
5	Saawan Bairi	Commando	Rahat Fateh Ali Khan	Mannan Shaah
6	Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom	Chashme Baddoor	Ali Zafar, Shreya Ghoshal	Sajid-Wajid
7	Babli Badmaash	Shootout at Wadala	Sunidhi Chauhan	Anu Malik
8	Kaisi Bataaoon	3G	KK, Sonal Chauhan	Mithoon
9	Saddi Galli	Nautanki Saala	Ayushmann Khurrana, Neeti Mohan	Ayushmann Khurrana
10	Laila	Shootout at Wadala	Mika Singh	Anand Raj Anand

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 - Theatrical Trailer

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani - Theatrical Trailer

Go Goa Gone - Theatrical Trailer

Bombay Talkies - Theatrical Trailer

Hottest Song of the Week - March 30 2013

Pyar Kiya To Nibana - Major Saab

Other Nominees:
Holi Ayee Re Kanhai - Mother India
Tum Ho - Rockstar 

The Hottest Song of the Week is decided by the song with the most likes on the Bollywood Song of the Day Facebook Page from the week's selection of songs. Only songs with likes are recognized as nominees.

Upcoming Bollywood Films - March 30 2013

Ghanchakkar - June 28th 2013

Go Goa Gone - May 10th 2013

Bombay Talkies - May 3rd 2013

Playlist: Thank You Full Songs

Pyaar Do Pyaar Lo
Razia
Full Volume
Pyaar Mein