7 Khoon Maaf - Darling Song Promo

Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Naseruddin Shah, John Abraham, Mohanlal, Irrfan Khan
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Producer: UTV Motion Pictures, Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures Pvt Ltd
Music: Vishal Bhardwaj
Releasing: February 18th 2011

Song of the Day - C'Est La Vie (Dil Jo Bhi Kahey)

Song of the Day - C'Est La Vie (Dil Jo Bhi Kahey)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Romesh Sharma
Producer: Entertainment One
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Revathi, Karan Sharma, Bhumika Chawla, Annabelle Wallace
Music by: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Released: September 23rd 2005

AVSTV Top 10 Bollywood Soundtracks - January 7 2010

My Top 20 Bollywood Songs - January 7 2011

January 7 2011

1. Wallah Re Wallah - Tees Maar Khan
2. Sheila Ki Jawani - Tees Maar Khan
3. Aali Re - No One Killed Jessica
4. Badey Dilwala - Tees Maar Khan
5. Aitbaar - No One Killed Jessica
6. Dilli - No One Killed Jessica
7. Yamla Pagla Deewana - Yamla Pagla Deewana
8. Yeh Pal - No One Killed Jessica
9. Tinku Jiya - Yamla Pagla Deewana
10. Sau Baar - Yamla Pagla Deewana
11. Tees Maar Khan - Tees Maar Khan
12. Kyun Main Jaagoon - Patiala House
13. Chamki Jawaani - Yamla Pagla Deewana
14. Tere Bin - Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
15. Happy Ending - Tees Maar Khan
16. No Problem - No Problem
17. Shakira - No Problem
18. Charha De Rang - Yamla Pagla Deewana
19. Son Titariya - Yamla Pagla Deewana
20. Abhi Kuch Dino Se - Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji

Song of the Day - Bombai Nagariya (Taxi Number 9211)

Song of the Day - Bombai Nagariya (Taxi Number 9211)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Milan Luthria
Producer: Ramesh Sippy Entertainment, Entertainment One
Starring: Nana Patekar, John Abraham, Sameera Reddy
Music by: Vishal-Shekhar
Released: February 24th 2006

Weekly Film Spotlight - Gopi Kishan

Released : 2 December 1994
Starring : Suniel Shetty, Shilpa Shirodkar, Suresh Oberoi, Karisma Kapoor.
Director : Mukesh Duggal
Producer : Mukesh Duggal
Music Director : Anand-Milind
Movie Review : 5/10
Box Office Outcome : Above Average

Songs : Batti Na Bujha

Chhatri Na Khol


Hai Hukka Hai Hukka

I Love You

Mera Mehboob Aayega

Yeh Ishq Hai Kya

Patiala House - Music Review

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Rishi Kapoor
Director: Nikhil Advani
Producer: Hari Om Entertainment Co., T-Series, People Tree Films Pvt. Ltd., Credence Motion Picture
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Releasing: February 11th 2011

01 - Laungda Lashkara - Jasbir Jassi, Mahalakshmi Iyer & Hard Kaur 4/5
02 - Kyun Main Jaagoon - Shafqat Amanat Ali 4.5/5
03 - Rola Pe Gaya - Shankar Mahadevan, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Hard Kaur, Earl & Master Saleem 3.5/5
04 - Aadat Hai Woh - Vishal Dadlani 3.5/5
05 - Baby When You Talk To Me - Suraj Jagan & Alyssa Mendonsa 2/5
06 - Tumba Tumba - Hans Raj Hans 3/5
07 - Aval Allah - Richa Sharma
08 - Kyun Main Jaagoon (Unplugged) - Shafqat Amanat Ali
09 - Kyun Main Jaagoon (Remix) - Shafqat Amanat Ali
10 - Baby When You Talk To Me (Remix) - Suraj Jagan & Alyssa Mendonsa
11 - Rola Pe Gaya (Remix) - Mahalakshmi Iyer, Hard Kaur, Shankar Mahadevan, Earl & Master Saleem
12 - Laungda Lashkara (Remix) - Jasbir Jassi, Mahalakshmi Iyer & Hard Kaur

This is something special, well maybe not just the first 2 songs the others are good but not noteworthy. 'Baby When You Talk To Me' is a complete MISS by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy it was almost an attempt to recreate 'I Am Dog Gone Crazy' from Action Replayy but it definitely didn't work. Dance to to 'Laungda Lashkara' and stare out of windows listening to 'Kyun Main Jaagoon'

Patiala House - Kyun Main Jaagoon Song Promo

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Rishi Kapoor
Director: Nikhil Advani
Producer: Hari Om Entertainment Co., T-Series, People Tree Films Pvt. Ltd., Credence Motion Picture
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Releasing: February 11th 2011

Song of the Day - Zara Jhoom Jhoom (Tom Dick and Harry)

Song of the Day - Zara Jhoom Jhoom (Tom Dick and Harry)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Deepak Tijori
Producer: Oracle Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Starring: Dino Morea, Jimmy Sheirgill, Celina Jaitly, Anuj Sawhney
Music by: Himesh Reshammiya
Released: May 12th 2006

FALTU - First Look

Starring: Jackky Bhagnani, Pooja Gupta, Angad Bedi, Chandan Roy Sanyal
Director: Remo D'Souza
Producer: Puja Entertainment Ltd.
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Releasing: April 1st 2011

Student of the Year - First Look

Starring: Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt
Director: Karan Johar
Producer: Dharma Productions, Red Chillies Entertainment
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Releasing: December 9th 2011

No One Killed Jessica - Movie Review

Director: Rajkumar Gupta
Producer: UTV Spot Boy
Starring: Rani Mukherjee, Vidya Balan
Music by: Amit Trivedi
Released: January 7th 2011

Review By Taran Adarsh

Most storytellers entertain, a few enlighten. A scattering number of celluloid visionaries entertain as well as enlighten. Rajkumar Gupta fits into that exceptional variety of film-makers that opens up thought-processes about the condition of the homeland without losing the cinematic elements that constitute a film.

To reconstruct on celluloid a true occurrence that is oven fresh in public reminiscence is not a trouble-free mission, but Gupta takes up this colossal challenge of placing together the controversial and litigious story of Jessica Lall's murder case on celluloid. However, having sensitive and explosive material on hand is not enough. The execution of the subject is of paramount importance. Fortunately, the one-film-old director interprets the events of the murder case in remarkable style and form and makes it a cinematic experience that haunts you even after the film has concluded. Gupta does complete justice to the spirit of the story, which had created headlines and still remains well etched in our memory to this day.

A few monsoons ago, Rajkumar Santoshi's HALLA BOL commenced with a shootout sequence at a party. Of course, HALLA BOL wasn't about this incident alone, it was just a tiny segment in the narrative. NO ONE KILLED JESSICA focuses on this true-life incident [with no deviations] and its strength lies in the fact that it sucks you into the world of dirty politics and power games as soon as it unfolds.

NO ONE KILLED JESSICA is not Gupta's first and foremost endeavor at illustrating a real incident that shook the nation. Even in his directorial debut AAMIR, Gupta depicted a common man's [Rajeev Khandelwal] hard try at combating terrorism and violence. However, that was a work of fiction. But NO ONE KILLED JESSICA is a different ballgame altogether because reams of paper and hours of television footage have been devoted to this case. Thankfully, Gupta makes it an engaging thriller rather than relying on the docu-drama format.



NO ONE KILLED JESSICA belongs to the unique hard-hitting, gut-wrenching genre of cinema. Script-wise, the director has tried to remain faithful to the episode that occurred during that fateful night and also what transpired subsequently, but besides depicting reality on celluloid, he adds the thrill element to the plotline, which makes it very viewer-friendly. The events have been chronologically put forth and the daring story of two women who challenged the system hits you like a ton of bricks. The film truly celebrates the human spirit and also reflects a vital change in the society and in the attitudes of people.

Final word? This gutsy film deserves a standing ovation!

New Delhi, 1999. The guns at Kargil are still blazing when another one goes off, this time in the nation's capital. Jessica [Myra], a young attractive model, trying her hand at bartending, is shot dead at a celebrity party. Her crime - refusing to serve a drink after closing hours. The culprit Manish [Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub], son of a prominent politician, inebriated by a deadly cocktail of alcohol and a sense of entitlement, pulls the trigger in a fit of rage.

With 300 of Delhi's swish set present at the party, many of whom are witnesses to the murder, Manish looks all set to go to the gallows. Except that it doesn't quite turn out that way. But two women, Jessica's sister Sabrina [Vidya Balan] and the feisty TV reporter Meera [Rani Mukerji], decide to outwit Manish and his politician-father [Shireesh Sharma] at their game. Over the course of seven years, the case goes through several stages of legal complications. Witnesses turn hostile one after another and the few who don't, became inconsistent with their versions.

Manish is acquitted, leading to a fierce public uproar and a relentless campaign by the media, which eventually leads to a life sentence for Manish.



A film like NO ONE KILLED JESSICA pricks your conscience and makes you think. In fact, it's the kind of film that will lead to debates and discussions. What was more appalling - the model's slaying or the slapdash method in which the suspected assassins were brought to justice? What's even more scandalous is that almost immediately after the killing, the police identified the slaughterer and it seemed like an open-and-shut case. But it wasn't.

Gupta deserves kudos for choosing a thorny and contentious story to interpret on celluloid, but he deserves a few extra brownie points for handling the material with aplomb. His prowess and competence is visible all through the film, but more specifically in the electrifying courtroom sequences and also when Rani decides to take up this issue. The candle light protest at India Gate in particular is simply overwhelming.

Since it is based on a real story that occurred in Delhi, Gupta has shot the entire film in the city. The characters are real and so are the locations and that's what makes the goings-on very identifiable, besides bestowing an authentic feel to the film. Like his earlier film AAMIR, NO ONE KILLED JESSICA has been shot in guerrilla style and that makes the viewer feel that he's actually watching the drama unfold in front of his eyes, that he's a spectator in the proceedings. Gupta also ensures that the two pivotal parts remain true to their respective characters.

Any shortcoming? Yes, if Gupta would've trimmed the film by at least 10 minutes, the impact would've been much stronger.



A hard-hitting drama, generally, doesn't have scope for music. But Amit Trivedi joins hands with Amitabh Bhattacharya, the wordsmith with whom he delivered the fabulous soundtrack of DEV D, and together they deliver a solid soundtrack. 'Dilli Dilli' has already won hearts of audiences and the remaining songs too leave an impact. Anay Goswami's cinematography is first-rate. Dialogue, also penned by Gupta, are realistic to the core.

Gupta may be young and relatively new to the fray, but that does not deter him from getting the best and most appropriate cast for his second outing and I am sure, it's only thanks to a potent and persuasive script. Vidya has been basking in the glory of films like PAA and ISHQIYA lately, which gave her ample opportunity to prove her dexterity. She gets a wonderful opportunity to prove her prowess yet again. Vidya plays the iconic Sabrina Lall brilliantly, reliving some very stressful and arduous chapters of Sabrina's life. Balan is poignant yet controlled and projects an imposing figure of maturity, refinement and veracity. This film completes a hat-trick of her commendable performances.

In the role of a spirited and audacious journo, Rani, who smokes non-stop, flings swear words every now and then and who rebuffs being a voiceless spectator when the culprits go scot-free, is simply exceptional. She sinks her teeth into the character, giving it the much required pragmatism that it necessitates. Her performance is bound to be talked-about in days to come. In fact, it would be unfair if I do not acknowledge the fact that she appears very much at ease mouthing abusive words and lurid language.



Neil Bhoopalam, the key witness, is fantastic. Especially in the sequence when he comes for an audition of a film role and blurts out the truth unsuspectingly. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, the main accused, is very good. Myra, as Jessica, is natural. Rajesh Sharma, the investigating police officer, is excellent. Satyadeep Misra, as Rani's boss, gives a fine account of himself. Shireesh Sharma, the politician-father, is perfect.

On the whole, NO ONE KILLED JESSICA is a poignant story of two women's resolve for justice. It's a remarkable blend of facts and fiction inspired by a series of real-life episodes, which has thankfully not been presented as a tedious biography or in a mind-numbing docu-drama format. It's more of an engaging thriller which has the right doses of histrionics, tautness, anguish and thrills. The emotional and disturbing journey, the strength of the common man and the relentless endeavor of the media have all been most compellingly put together on moving picture. In times of yore, a lot of films have been attempted on real-life incidents, but haven't struck a chord so effectively. NO ONE KILLED JESSICA should shatter this jinx. This heroic and daring film truly deserves a prolonged applause.

Song of the Day - Do U Wanna Partner (Partner)

Song of the Day - Do U Wanna Partner (Partner)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: David Dhawan
Producer: Sohail Khan Productions, K Sera Sera
Starring: Govinda, Salman Khan, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif
Music by: Sajid-Wajid
Released: July 20th 2007

Song of the Day - Afreen (Bhagam Bhag)

Song of the Day - Afreen (Bhagam Bhag)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Priyadarshan
Producer: K Sera Sera, Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, Popcorn Motion Pictures
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Lara Dutta, Tanushree Datta
Music by: Pritam
Released: December 22nd 2006

Hottest Movies of the Week - January 3 2011

1. Tees Maar Khan

2. Ra. One

3. Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji

Song of the Day - Dilli (Delhii Heights)

Song of the Day - Dilli (Delhii Heights)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: R. Anand Kumar
Producer: Sivaji Productions
Starring: Jimmy Sheirgill, Neha Dhupia, Rohit Roy, Simone Singh
Music by: Rabbi Shergill
Released: March 30th 2007

Ra. One - First Look

Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor, Shahana Goswami
Director: Anubhav Sinha
Producer: Red Chillies Entertainment
Music: Vishal-Shekhar
Releasing: October 26th 2011

Song of the Day - Mujhe Pyar Do (Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo)

Song of the Day - Mujhe Pyar Do (Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo)
Theme of the Week - Random Bollywood Songs



Director: Anil Sharma
Producer: Movie World
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Bobby Deol, Akshay Kumar, Nagma, Divya Khosla
Music by: Anu Malik
Released: December 24th 2004