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Aamir Khan Raise the Voice No To Be: Ghulam
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Movie: Ghulam
Director: Vikram Bhatt
Time: 1998
Genre: Crime, Action, Drama, Romance
Stars: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Rajit Rapoor and Sharat Saxena
Snapshot of the story
This is the story of a young man Siddharth, (played by Aamir Khan) who is an acting member of the mafia that terrorizes local people and asks for protection money from vendors. Then happens the series of incidents as he stands against the mafia to protect the local vendors.
Theme of Story
Siddhartha is an amateur boxer and arm of the mafia run by Ronnie (played by Sharat Saxena) who uses muscle power against those who do not give protection money. The local people and vendors are terrified by them and are also backed by political power who override the law and order. Aamir Khan’s brother Jai (played by Rajit Kapoor) takes care of Ronnie’s accounts of all the extorted money. There is a social activist who raise the voice against Ronnie and tries to build a team against the mafia but in the process gets killed by them. Siddhartha becomes the lone eye witness of this murder and from that day he starts to keep his distance from Ronnie.
Aamir Khan meets Alisha (played by Rani Mukherjee) who is member of the biker’s gang and this is the most romantic part of the story where they start dating and fall in love. Aamir gained popularity with a real stunt which runs against the speeding train to win the bet with biker’s gang as to jump off the track as late as possible.
After meeting Rani Mukherjee, Amir Khan comes to know that the social activist was the brother of Rani and decides to file the lawsuit. Ronnie want Rajit Kapoor (being elder brother) to convince Aamir Khan not to do so and take as much money he want but he reject the offer and as result Ronnie kills Aamir’s brother. Revenge in his mind, Aamir challenges Ronnie for one to one fight. These action scenes were pictured very well and connect with audience.
Aamir Khan Raise the Voice No To Be: Ghulam
On Screen Chemistry
As always Aamir Khan gave his best, this was the 2nd movie of Rani Mukherjee and she also impresses with his screen presence. Duo Jatin-Lalit worked hard to create the romantic music and song rendered by Aamir Khan “Aati Kya Khandala…” was the chart topper for long time. Stand amongst the finest movie makers Vikram Bhatt is a versatile director that has made comedy, horror, drama and this time he tried action movie but could not justify with Ghulam with weak story line and direction.
Conclusion
Ghulam gives the loud and clear message to raise the voice against wrong doing and mafia which is danger to every ones independence. Movie does not run on the flat note and has many high and low in the story that some time spoil you experience but Aamir Khan with his strong and emotional performance made a hit.
Rating
7/10
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Action Thriller of Abbas-Mastan: Race
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Movie: Race
Director: Abbas - Mastan
Time: 2008
Genre: Crime, Thriller and Drama
Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif and Bipasha Basu
Snapshot of the story
This is story of two brothers Rajiv and Ranvir (played by Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna respectively) who inherit a big business and stud farm in South Africa. As Rajiv is busy in saving their business from going bankrupt while Ranvir plots the murder of his own brother and as a result there is series of mysteries, drama, double crossing and murder.
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Theme of Story
Ranvir is the younger brother who is alcoholic and has all the dire habits of the rich kid. Sonia (played by Bipasha Basu) is girlfriend of the Akshay Khanna. Saif like a big brother thinks that he will leave all his bad habits after getting married. Sophia – secretary of Saif Ali Khan (Played by Katrina Kaif) add more charm to this murder mystery and has a crush on her boss.
Like previous Abbas - Mastan movies Khiladi and Baazigar, this movie also has similar plots with brother cheating each other and back-stabbing. Story unfolds with many twists and turns as just when you think you have guessed it right, another unexpected event occurs. Unless you are an Abbas-Mastan fan then you might be guessing through this movie right to the very end.
Twist in the Tale
There are lots of twists and turns in this movie as every one double crosses each other to own their piece of the multimillion dollar business and stud farm starting with saif Ali Khan’s murder. There is a detective Anil Kapoor who investigates the case. This is the beginning of the shocking truth as the investigation unfolds one layer after another. To find what happens at the end and how the story take an unexpected turn you need to watch this movie.
On Screen Chemistry
Director Abbas-Mastan is known for their murder mysteries and thriller and with a previous film called Race then did it again with this. Story has enough convolutions to keep you guessing and is able to surprise the audience very well. Saif Ali Khan and Bipasha Basu had strong roles and able to deliver their very best, however Akshaye Khanna and Katrina Kaif talents were somewhat wasted in this movie. Movie has good music and steamy scenes between Saif Ali Khan and Bipasha which is a must watch.
Rating
9/10
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Salman is Larger Than Life in Dabangg
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Movie: Dabangg
Director: Abhinav Kashyap
Time: 2010
Stars: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonu Sood
Snapshot of the story
Dabangg means fearless. The story was written to show off the larger than life images of Chulbul Pandey (played by Salman Khan) and was done with ease. The story revolves around a corrupt cop Chulbul Pandey who wants to settle old disputes with his step brother Makkhi (Played by Arbaaz Khan) and step father (played by Vinod Khanna) and movie has a touch of romance with Rajjo (Played by Sonakshi Sinha) and the musical score compliments the story.
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Theme of Story
Any one who wants to know what is Indian cinema, then this would be the perfect example where the hero (lead actor) has been shown with larger-than-life image well suited to Salman Khan. Movie doesn’t really make any sense and is for pure entertainment only. Salman Khan is playing a corrupt cop in this movie living in a small town with his mother, step father and step brother. He started to like a girl that he wants to marry but the girl does not have mutual feelings for him. There is a goon (Sonu Sood) in the town that creates problems for Salman Khan as he starts the operation against these goons and puts the break in their looting. After the death of Salman’s mother his relationship with the step dad and brother started to show signs of cracks. Trying to take the advantage of this situation Sonu uses Arbaaz against Salman. A love story is also running in the background as Rajjo started liking and dating Salman and they finally tie the knot. Soon Arbaaz comes to know the evil intentions of Sonu and refuses to kill his own step brother and then Sonu decides to kill Arbaaz as he did not kill Salman.
Twist In the Tale
Story becomes a great action movie when Salman comes to know about this plot and try to save his step brother’s life and also come to know that his mother was killed by this goon (Sonu Sood). This adds the flavor of revenge motives for the action scenes. The last twenty minutes of the is completely dedicated to action as Salman goes to save his step brother and takes revenge of his mother’s murderer
On Screen Chemistry
The larger-then-life portrait of Samlan Khan was beautifully conveyed by the director Abhinay Kashyap in this movie. The movie does not ask much of you and applies the principles of Indian movies that many have come to love. This is in contrast to movies from the director’s brother Anurag Kashyap whos movies touches you with highly realistic stories. Debutant Sonakshi was looking very beautiful throughout. The music was the real highlight of this movie, specially the song “Munni Badnaam Hui…” which was a chart topping hit for several months.
The Happy Ending
The story ends with a happy note as the goon (Sonu Sood) was killed by Salman and Arbaaz was rescued from Sonu’s custody and that also bridged the gap between Salman and his step brother and dad and they start living like a happy family again.
Rating
7/10
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Farhan Akhtar’s Another 3 Friends Story: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Movie: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Director: Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar
Gerne: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Time: 20011
Stars: Hritik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin
Snapshot of the story
Zindagi Na Milegy Dobara is a story of three friends Arjun (Played by Hritik Roshan), Imraan (Played by Farhan Akhtar) and Kabir (Played by Abhay Deol) who go to a fantasy tour of Spain where they meet different people and get to know life and learn to seize the moment. In short, their visit to Spain changes their lives forever.
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Theme of Story
Story starts with an engagement of Kabir with her six month old girl friend Natasha (played by Kalki Koechlin). As Kabir getting married the following month they make a plan to go on a fantasy tour basically an extended bachelor party to Spain. Kabir is son of a famous construction tycoon, Imraan is a creative writer and Arjun is a stock broker in London (always busy) and because oh him this trip gets canceled four times but this time Kabir wants Arjun to come at any cost. The history behind this trip goes back to their school days as they have decided go on adventures trips and everyone has to choose one adventure sport and all have to partake in it.
Kabir Chooses scuba diving but Arjun has aqua phobia, Arjun has his own dreams but Imraan has big problem in choosing his sport of Sky diving and with Imraan wanting to take the run of his life by running in front of the street bulls in Spain and both Kabir and Arjun were not comfortable. However the pact they share have much to do with these daring and adventure sports.
Twist in the Tale
In their Spainish trip they come across the beautiful and gorgeous Laila (played by Katrina Kaif) as the scuba diving instructor. Story takes emotional ups and downs of the individual’s life and connects the audiences well. The story also showcases how these male characters break their confined lifestyle and re-discover life.
On Screen Chemistry
All three were great in their respective roles especially Imraan who’s comical timing was amazing. Katrina was gorgeous as ever. Director Zoya Akhtar did a fantastic job in directing and shooting some the exotic locations in Spain. Although, music of the movie is average but that was compensated by beautiful poetry by Imraan(written by Javed Akhtar). Film also had a guest appearance by Naseeruddin Shah.
The Conclusion
Movie gives a strong message to it’s audience to live the life by conquering your inner fear and think as if every day as your last day of your life because this moment will not come again (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara).
Rating
7.5/10
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Lagaan: A True Story Once Upon a Time In India
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Movie: Lagaan
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Genre: Drama, Musical and Romance
Time: 2001
Stars: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh and Rachel Shelly
Snapshot of the story
This is based on a true story during the British rule in India. Ashutosh Gowarikar has worked well on the plot where Bhuvan (Played by Aamir Khan) assemble a cricket team against Captain Russell’s challenge to play a cricket match to cancel the land tax. Land tax called as “Lagaan” is something which was been forced by the British regime on locals as protection money during their rule in India.
Theme of Story
It has been two yeas since there was no rain in the village “Champaner” and as a result farmers could not harvest the crop and and with no business in these two year civilians were not able to pay land tax “Lagaan” to the British regime. This time captain Russell was in no mood to waive the tax and challenged Bhuvan to play a cricket match as he is confident that villagers do not have any idea about the sport. The bet goes like this if the villager wins then British regime would cancel the “Lagaan” and if the villagers loses then they have to pay three times of annual “Lagaan”. This sets the mood of the film for the audience as Bhuvan starts assembling a team which can give a tough fight. Bhuvan believes that they can win this game as the game was very similar to Indian “gilli-danda” and to learn this game came in the help from captain’s sister Elizabeth (Played by Rachel Shelley). Story also has the love triangle as Rachel started to like Bhuvan while teaching the basics of the game and on the other side Gauri (played by Gracy Singh) liked him since childhood.
The High Time
The story takes a dramatic turn with the cricket match and offers the twist in the story and ends with a nail biting finish when Bhuvan hits the much needed “Six” (Like a home run in baseball) and wins the match for the local team.
On Screen Chemistry
Aamir Khan is called as Mr. Perfectionist of Indian cinema (Bollywood) and did prove this with his performance in “Lagaan”. The movie does not have a strong story line but a strong direction by Ashutosh Gowarikar, brilliant screen play, best cinematography and best music by Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman which became an instant hit. “Lagaan” was nominated as best foreign film in the 74th Academy awards (2002).
The Happy Ending
After wining the contest Captain Russell has to cancel the “Lagaan” (land tax) to “Champaner” villagers, and when this news reach the British high command they do not over rule the challenge but did announce the transfer order of campaign Russell. Bhuvan and Gauri find their true love for each other but for Elizabeth it was an heart broken affair.
Conclusion
The movie gives a clear message that even if you are not going through the best of time and situations are against you and even with nature not on your side, you can still come out standing tall and confidence and believe that nothing is impossible.
Rating
8.5/10
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