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!
