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.
