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noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:05:00 +0000

SCHOLAR

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:00:00 +0000

A friend asks sardar how was ur exam?Sardar: It was ok but i couldnt answer past tense of THINK. I thought,thought & finally i wrote 'THUNK'.

FAMOUS DIALOGUES

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:28:00 +0000

Jo har kar jet te hai use BAZIGAR kahete hai! jo jet kar harte hai use jadogar kahate hai OUR jo jan buj ke harte hai use dildar kahete hai! khubsoorat si hawa chal jaati hai, jab teri surat saamne aati hai, ye aankhen khud-b-khud jhuk jaati hain, jab teri ankhen meri aankhon se takraati hain Pyar ek khoobsurat ehsaas hai jo hamari zindagi mein ek hawa ke jhonke ki tarah aata hai aur hamari zindagi ka rom rom uski khushboo se mahek uthta hai.

TOP TEN-ALL TIME

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:22:00 +0000

TOP TEN: Top 10 All Time Movies
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai **** Karan Johar 1998
Dil To Pagal Hai Yash Chopra 1997
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge **** Yash Chopra 1995
Hum Aapke Hai Kaun **** Sooraj Barjatya 1994
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai **** Rakesh Roshan 2000
Maine Pyar Kiya **** Tarachand Barjatya 1989
Sholay Not Avaiable 1980
Deewar Gulshan Rai 1975
Mughal-E-Azam K. Asif 1960
Mother India **** Mehboob Khan 1957
Top ten dialogues in Hindi movies
10. Kuttay, Kameenay mai tujhe jaan se maar doonga
(Dog, Poor charactered person, I will kill you from your life)
9. Mai tumhara ehasaan zindagi bhar nahin bhuloonga / bhuloongi
(I will never forget your favours)
8. Itnay paisay tum kahan se laaye?
(From where did you get so much money?)
7. Main tumharay bina mar jaa-oongi.
(Without you, death shall be the only thing to come to me)
6. Main tera khoon pee jaaonga! (I will drink your blood)
5. Yeh anyay hai bhagwan. (This is unfair, O God)
4. Bataoo, heeray kahan hai. (Tell where the diamonds are)
3. Tum may-re liye mar chuke ho. (You have died for me)
2. Puliss meray peechay lagi hui hai.
(Can I use your bathroom)
1. Mai tumharay bachhe ki maa ban-nay waali hoon!
(I will be the mother of your children)

I SEE YOU-Exclusive Preview

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:02:00 +0000

Actor-producer Arjun Rampal and wife Mehr Rampal are excellent hosts and this came to the fore yet again as the good looking couple hosted a private screening of their first film I SEE YOU on Wednesday night [27th December] at the plush Yash Raj Studios in Andheri.

Abhishek-Aishwarya-----MARRIED?

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:52:00 +0000

Abhishek, Aishwarya perform special pujas in Varanasi. Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai kept rumours of their impending marriage alive Monday by performing rituals done only by married couples in two major temples of the city.

I HOPE PEOPLE WILL ACCEPT ME IN MY COMEBACK FILM

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:16:00 +0000

A mother of two now, Madhuri Dixit is excited at the prospect of returning to the silver screen after five years and says she chose Yash Chopra's banner for the occasion..

Kabul Express-REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:54:00 +0000

Film: "Kabul Express"Cast: Arshad Warsi, John Abraham, Salman Shahid, Hanif Hum Ghum and Linda ArsenioDirector: Kabir KhanRatings: ***
First thing first - director Kabir Khan's directorial debut will not appeal to those looking for candyfloss kind of entertainment. But one should see it for its absorbing intricacies and intelligent narration. It is a thought-provoking film. "Kabul Express" is a socio-political comment on the post 9/11 war ravaged Afghanistan. The director has deftly used his experience and expertise to put out the tragic situation in the country abandoned by its staunch supporter Pakistan after the attack on the US. As the film progresses one can see a beautiful country reduced to ruins, disappearing human civilisation and vegetation and haunting silence, which is often disturbed by gunshots. One needs courage to make a hard-hitting film like this and kudos to Kabir for treading an untrodden path.The film is about the journey of two Indian journalists - Jai Kapoor (Arshad Warsi) and Suhel Khan (John Abraham) - in war-torn Afghanistan for an exclusive interview with a Taliban. Just few days after landing in the disturbed terrains of Afghanistan they are taken hostage by Imran Khan (Salman Shahid), a Taliban, who is trying to escape to Pakistan to save his life. Imran is a Pakistani soldier, who becomes a victim of the political nexus between his native country and the US. On their way Jai and Suhel bump into an American photojournalist Jessica Beckham (Linda Arsenio), who also becomes Imran's captive! And Khyber, an Afghan, who is Jai and Suhel's guide and translator, drives all of them to Pakistan border in his Toyota jeep called Kabul Express.But Khyber and Imran cannot see eye to eye on the Taliban phenomenon, and through their views the director brings forth the controversies surrounding the formation of the Taliban and its effect on the country. The film takes a critical look at the Islamist fundamentalist movement, which ruled most of Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001, and faulty US policies exploiting developing nations.Most shocking revelation in the film was the Taliban's treatment of women. Most of them are widows. Taliban does not permit women to work and, therefore, all the widows are forced to beg for food and shelter. The film, however, has lighter moments too. The conversations among Jai, Suhel, Imraan and Khyber (Hanif Hum Ghum) make one laugh heartily. Their rigid views on cricketers Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, actress Madhuri Dixit, and Uncle Sam's country are quite amusing. Jai and Imran's one-liners are hilarious. The director has full control over the narration and not even once he deviates.However, there is one flaw in the film. Despite all the violence and prejudices and intolerance, "Kabul Express" turns out to be a soft film focusing mainly on emotions. Kabir stresses on the fact that it is the socio-political situations that force people to pick up arm and turn into terrorists.Performance wise, Arshad is the show stealer. He effortlessly slips under his character. Hanif and Salman are impeccable and often moving. John is a misfit and looks out of sync and Linda Arsenio does not have much to do. But her presence certainly adds glamour to an otherwise dry drama.Some of the scenes are gripping. For instance when Imran goes to meet his daughter but cultural restrictions forbid him from expressing his emotions for his daughter. Also when he reaches the Pakistan border to escape death but ironically is shot down by his own countrymen."Kabul Express" interweaves stories of different individuals put together by unfavourable circumstances into a relationship, which is moving as well as revealing. A must watch.

SANTA-BANTA SPECIAL

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:45:00 +0000

One day a Sardarji talking with his friend.......Sardarji: We have to learn Telugu within 6 months or we will not be able to communicate with my child. Friend: Is it! Why?Sardarji: We have adopted a telugu child and it willstart to speak after 6 months.

Dog Works

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:54:00 +0000

One day, a company posted a notice saying that they needed a employee that is good with typing, good with computers, and is bilingual. The next day, a dog wanders in. As a joke, the secretary took the dog into her boss' office and said, "sir, this dog is here for the job." "Ok, um... mr. dog are you good with typing." The dog jumps onto the computer and types a perfect letter "ok, sir. now you need to be good with computers." The dog jumps back on the computer and makes a perfect spread sheet "ok" said the boss "sorry but u have to be bilingual The dog walks up to him and says, "Meow."

Another Item Girl

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:50:00 +0000

Another Indian supermodel - Sheetal Mallar, is turning to an item girl. She make her debut in a forthcoming project with none other than her colleague and model-truned-actor Dino Morea. So, be ready for another hot number

Guru

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:38:00 +0000

Guru Starcast: Abhishek Bachchan,Aishwarya Rai,Madhavan,Vidya Balan Director: Mani Ratnam Music: Language: Hindi Media Reports: Guru is a forthcoming Hindi film to be directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars Abhishek Bachchan opposite Aishwarya Rai and Ma

Music Review

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:26:00 +0000

Kabul Express
PB Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 83 unique users): 5.74
Music: Raghav Sachar and Julius Packiam (Guest)
Lyrics: Aditya Dhar, Swaratmika Mishra, and Vijay Kumar
Singers: Raghav Sachar, Shubha Mudgal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and K.K.
Guru
PB Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 826 unique users): 8.1
Music: A.R. Rahman
Lyrics: Gulzar
Singers: Shreya Ghoshal, Uday Mazumdar, A.R. Rahman, Chinmayee, Murtaza Khan, Qadir Khan, Bappi Lahiri, Chitra, Ranvi, Saloni, Boney, Jaidev, Maryem Toller, Keerthi, Hariharan, Alka yagnik, Aslam Mohammed, Udit Narayan, Madhushree, Swetha Bhargavee, and Madras Choral Group
Baabul
PB Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 262 unique users): 5.05
Music: Aadesh Shrivastava
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Sonu Nigam, Kunal Ganjawala, Sudesh Bhonsle, Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Richa Sharma, Jagjit Singh, Vishal, Aadesh Shrivastava, Ranjit Barot, Kailesh Kher, and Amitabh Bachchan
Dhoom 2
PB Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 1374 unique users): 8.49
Music: Pritam
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, K.K., Alisha Chinoy, Vishal Dadlani, Dominique Cerejo, Sukhbir, Soham Chakrabarty, Jolly Mukherjee, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Suzanne, and Bipasha Basu
Umrao Jaan (New)
PB Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 1448 unique users): 8.85
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Singers: Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Richa Sharma, Anmol Malik, and Javed Akhtar

Jaan-E-Mann
PB Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 885 unique users): 6.2
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Gulzar
Singers: Sonu Nigam, Sadhna Sargam, Sukhwinder Singh, Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan, Adnan Sami, Earl D’Souza, Suzanne D’Mello, Krishna, Rahul Vaidya, Amit Sana, Monali Thakur and Prajakta Shukre
Zindaggi Rocks
PB Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 357 unique users): 3.61
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Mudassar Aziz and Sayeed Quadri
Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Zubeen Garg, Javed Ali, Tulsi Kumar, Anushka Manchandani and Krishna
Don - The Chase Begins Again
PB Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 1270 unique users): 3.48
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Midival Punditz (Guest)
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Singers: Shaan, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Alisha Chinoy, and Shah Rukh Khan
Woh Lamhe
PB Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 335 unique users): 7.04
Music: Pritam and Roop Kumar Rathod
Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri, Neelesh Mishra, and Shakeel Aazmi
Singers: Glenn John, James, Jawad Ahmad, K.K., Kunal Ganjawala, and Shreya Ghoshal
Aap Ki Khatir
PB Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 221 unique users): 6.64
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Himesh Reshammiya, Alisha Chinoy, K.K, Jaspinder Narula, Kailash Kher Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala and Himani

Top 10 Films of this Week - December 07th 2006

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:13:00 +0000

#10
Woh Lamhe
PB Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 233 unique users): 5.67
Producer: Vishesh Films
Director: Mohit Suri
Starring: Shiney Ahuja, Kangna Ranaut, Purab Kohli
#9
Pyaar Ke Side Effects
PB Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 247 unique users): 5.35
Producer: Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd
Director: Saket Chaudhary
Starring: Rahul Bose, Mallika Sherawat, Ranveer Shourey, Sophie Chaudhary
#8
Khosla Ka Ghosla
PB Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 272 unique users): 6.45
Producer: Savita Raj Hiremath & Ronnie Screwvala
Director: Dibakar Banerjee
Starring: Anupam Kher, Parvin Dabbas, Ranvir Sheorey, Boman Irani, Tara Sharma, Navin Nischol
#7
Jaan-E-Mann
PB Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 1489 unique users): 5.68
Producer: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Director: Shirish Kunder
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, Anupam Kher, Aman Varma, and Soni Razdan
#6
Don - The Chase Begins Again
PB Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 2310 unique users): 5.7
Producer: Ritesh Sidhwani / Excel Entertainment
Director: Farhan Akhtar
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal, Ishaa Koppikar, Kareena Kapoor, Om Puri, Boman Irani, and Chunky Pandey

#5
Krrish
PB Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 2611 unique users): 8.03
Producer: Rakesh Roshan
Director: Rakesh Roshan
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Rekha, Priyanka Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharat Saxena, Maninee Mishra
#4
Dhoom 2
PB Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 1164 unique users): 7.62
Producer: Yash Raj Films
Director: Sanjay Gadhvi
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu, and Rimi Sen
#3
Dor
PB Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 323 unique users): 6.58
Producer: Elahe Hiptoola
Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
Starring: Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag, Shreyas Talpade, Girish Karnad
#2
Omkara
PB Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Public Rating (by 844 unique users): 6.67
Producer: Kumar Mangat
Director: Vishal Bharadwaj
Starring: Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah
And the No.1 Recommended Film of this Week is:
#1
Lage Raho Munnabhai
PB Rating: 9.0 out of 10
Public Rating (by 1568 unique users): 8.26
Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Dia Mirza, Jimmy Shergill (S.A)

> Jokes > Santa Banta > engagement ring

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:28:00 +0000

Engagement ring The Sardarni asked her lover, Santa Singh Santa Darling, if we get engaged will you give me a ring? Sure replied Santa What's your phone number?

Sardarji proposes to a woman.

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:15:00 +0000

Sardarji proposes to a woman. She says yes if you bring me a pair of crocodile boots. He sets off to Africa and disappears. Finally a search is being made, they find him hunting crocodiles and watch him killing a hugeone. He walks over the reptile, checks its legs and angrily exclaims "71st and *AGAIN* barefeet!"

Jokes > Santa Banta > dead or alive

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:01:00 +0000

Once Santa Singh, the psychiatrist, met a friend and exclaimed, "I heard you are dead." But you see I'm alive, smiled the friend. Impossible, said Santa Singh. The man who told me is much more reliable than you.

Salaam-E-Ishq: A Tribute to Love

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:40:00 +0000

BABUL-EXCLUSIVE

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:14:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:54:00 +0000

Rakhi Sawant tarnishing item girl image

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:41:00 +0000

New Delhi, New item girl Sambhavna Seth, who featured with actor Upen Patel in the hit song "Aashiqui mein teri" in "36 China Town", blames Rakhi Sawant for tarnishing the image of all item girls.
"I don't think Rakhi Sawant is hot at all. And whatever liking audience has for her, she has ruined it herself. Moreover, she has made things worse for others. Now people have the same opinion about all item girls," Sambhavna, who was in the capital, told IANS.She added: "Exposing to a certain limit is fine if it adds glamour."But Sambhavna doesn't feel item numbers add obscenity to films."This is where we face a problem. Whenever the media talks to us, this is the first question we are asked. I feel item numbers relax the audience. They entertain and make the situation lighter."No matter how naughty Sambhavna appears on screen, she is quite reserved on sets."I am very professional on the sets. I have to be careful because of the kind of clothes I wear. In fact, I am a very strict person."Sambhavna has quite a few films in her kitty - "Quafila", "Anth", "Pappu Paas Ho Gaya", "Koi Hai Aas Paas", "Ek Hasina Ek Deewana", "Rivaaz" and "Karan". Apart from these, she will also appear in an untitled album by T-Series

Ramp model Prashant replaces Mohit in 'Sholay'

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:38:00 +0000

Mumbai, Bollywood filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who recently dropped Mohit Ahlawat from his film "Sholay", has roped in ramp model Prashant Raj to play Jai, the role made famous by Amitabh Bachchan in the original.
Mohit was one of the first actors to be cast for the remake of "Sholay", Varma now feels he doesn't suit the role. Prashant was a regular visitor at Varma's production company and the director accidentally discovered the hidden potential of the wannabe actor. He cast Prashant in the role without wasting any time.

NDTV TIES UP WITH KARAN JOHAR

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 14:15:00 +0000

In the News
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New Delhi Television (NDTV) Ltd is launching a new general entertainment channel in July 200, by tying up with filmmaker Karan Johar. Johar, who will be on the Board of NDTV Entertainment, will work on the content of the channel along with being a host of other shows for NDTV Entertainment. He will help originate concepts and new programming ideas for the channel.

Johar's Dharma Productions will exclusively produce shows for the new channel. Both Johar and Dharma Productions have produced major blockbusters such as 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum', 'Kal Ho Na Ho' and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna', and they are expected to bring a lot of Bollywood glamour to the channel.
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NDTV chairman Dr Prannoy Roy is very excited about this tie-up. He adds, "This is our first initiative towards this entertainment channel. Karan is constantly breaking new ground in quality and transforming Indian movies to world-class standards. We know he will now help us to redefine and set new benchmarks in entertainment television." Johar says, "For me, this partnership is not just a professional association, it's a family bonding and I believe in the power of the family.
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What a family can do together no individual can do on his own. This family is going to be at a TV screen near you, creating all the celebration possible." Meanwhile, Johar also revealed his plans to make an animation film for the Indian audience. "It will be an animation film with songs, emotions and everything that the Indian audience will enjoy. I plan to start the film by next year," he has said

Pyaar Ke Side Effects

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:52:00 +0000

Film: "Pyaar Ke Side Effects"Starring: Rahul Bose, Mallika Sherawat, Ranveer ShoreyDirector: Saket ChaudharyRating: ** 1/2Once in a while, a film makes you smile. Not because of what it strives to be. But for its sheer sassiness and temerity.Going into the new-age movie mantra of urban relationships, "Pyaar Ke Side Effects" (PKSE) comes up with a winsome twosome who love some, lose some...and emerge from the battle of the sexes healed and....quite wholesome!Sid, that's Rahul Bose, meets Trisha aka Mallika Sherawat, in extremely trying circumstances. She's trying to escape an undesirable marriage (to a stuffed shirt played by Jas Arora). Sid is trying...just trying. Being a DJ at 30 is like being a teenager at 40. A bit bewildering yet constantly engaging in its blizzard of bacchanalia thanks to dialogue writer Victor Acharya for words that ring true and still sound like catch lines on the bumper sticker of sports car. "PKSE" is possibly that one Hindi romantic comedy, which could equal Hollywood's 'Harry-meets-Sally' formula portraying the man-sharp-woman-sharper gender skirmish. Debutant director Saket Chaudhary sees the battle of the sexes entirely from the male viewpoint. Whether it's Sid with Trisha, or Sid's brother-in-law (Aamir Bashir) struggling to keep his moody wife from swooping down on him at the smallest pretext, this slick flick knows the rope-trick of keeping relationships afloat in today's times of stress and competitiveness. Some of the sequences, designed to elicit laughter, get there bang-on. It's been a while since a romantic liaison got you giggling, and not just because the repartees are so sassy but because the love pair is so endearing in their state of despair.Check out the fluster and bluster of Sid's first love-making sequence when she leaves him in a state of cute coitus interruptus...or that hilarious narration by Sid's brother-in-law where the poor guy tells Sid about his spousal fight the night before.Like Sujoy Ghosh's "Jhankar Beats", a film to which "PKSE" bears a moody resemblance, the narrative weaves in and out of suburban mores without getting judgemental about the people who move in and out of relationships, not knowing why they got into it or out of it. Sid's encounter with his fiancée's tyrannical father (Sharat Saxena) may outwardly remind you of "Meet The Parents". But seen within the larger picture, Saket Choudhary has scripted an urban legend that is slave to no ready reference point.The narrative is manoeuvred by a vivacious impulse, navigating the destiny of the central couple's affair through a series of funny and intelligent encounters. Finally the effectuality of the romantic comedy depends on the chemistry between the lead pair. The tried-and-tested Rahul Bose re-invents his considerable comic talents to play a man more cornered than conned by love. Sid would rather watch a cricket match than discuss love with his girlfriend. But shhhhh! Rahul Bose is delectably in tune with his character's befuddlement, often capturing the game-show spirit of the man-woman battle with an intuitive insouciance.Mallika is a delightful surprise. Fully clothed (thank god!), she's a temptress and a virgin, a tease and an ingénue all at once. Where was this side of the actress hidden so far?The supporting cast, especially Ranveer Shorey, adds considerably to the fluid charm of the central romance.Manoj Soni's camera lets the lovers be on Omang Kumar's ritzy but credible sets. Editor Hemal Kothari cuts into the guffaws with a tongue-in-cheek flourish. Specially effective is Rahul's constant talking into the camera, a Brechtian device recently used by Akshaye Khanna in "Aap Ki Khatir". Has Bollywood rediscovered Brecht?Or are we reading too much into the psycho-babble of a man who needs to share his fears about the fair sex with us?

Lage Raho Munnabhai

noreply@blogger.com (pednekar shambhavi) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:02:00 +0000

It's all a chemical 'locha' (aberration). Munnabhai meets Mahatma Gandhi and they get along like a house on fire. The prophetic leader from the past has a blast as he tells Munna (Sanjay Dutt) how to deal with an avaricious builder (Boman Irani) and other problems in life. It looks like Circuit (Arshad Warsi) has competition this time. Even as he remains fiercely loyal to his mentor Munna, the latter shifts his attention to the lovely Radio Jockey Jahanvi and Mahatma Gandhi. The father of the nation keeps appearing in Munna's daytime reverie to advise the benign gangster on love, life and other vagaries of being human. Munna and Circuit, arguably cinema's most adorable and roguish reformists since Laurel and Hardy, go about the business of generating humour out of the pathos of human conditions. The sequences, all fiercely path breaking, have us in splits. Watch the love-lorn Munnabhai answer a Gandhian quiz on a phone-in radio quiz with the help of kidnapped professors... it's one of the most comically animated sequences seen in movies of the new millennium.To look at "Lage Raho Munnabhai" as a 'serious comedy' is to seriously undermine the motivations and impact of the series.Playing the street-smart ruffians with cool hearts, Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi bring a chirpy enchantment to their roles. Their parts have hefty hearts, but there's more. There's also innocence and a desire to make the world a better place.Although some of the music and jokes are derived from the first film, this time Hirani takes the duo further down the road of moralistic mirth to create what can easily be deemed the most significant satire in Indian cinema since "Munnabhai MBBS".Munna and Mahatma Gandhi make an interesting combination. While outwardly the two seem as disparate in time and personality as Sanjay Dutt and his father Sunil Dutt, both are in essence all heart and no guile.The Munna-Mahatma dialogues sparkle with satirical wisdom, thanks in no small part to Dutt and Dilip Prabhavalkar (who plays Gandhiji with tongue-in-cheek conviction). The dialogues by Hirani and Abhijeet Joshi constantly probe the moral and social system of the nation without getting hysterical on homilies. The film makes light of national issues without trivialising the cult of conscience."Lage Raho Munnabhai" is a parable on love and companionship. Whether it's Munnabhai's bonding with his faithful companion Circuit, or Munna courting his ladylove (Vidya Balan) and Gandhism, the narrative dodges false notes by remaining sincere to the characters.Every actor gets a chance to be special in this enriching take on non-violent protests. Sanjay Dutt proves yet again that he has shaped into a fine performer who can mingle poignancy with satire the way Raj Kapoor did in films like "Shri 420" and "Awara", or like Sunil Dutt did in "Milan" and "Meherbaan".But Warsi manages to steal some scenes from Dutt... That's how effective he is! Surely he's one of the finest young actors today. Vidya Balan is gloriously glamorous and likeable though she could have toned down those expressions of coyness.However, some emotional moments, like those between Jimmy Shergil and his screen-father Parikshit Sahni or the flamboyant wedding finale starring Diya Mirza, do not have the impact one thought they would.Though a wee short of tears, "Lage Raho Munnabhai" goes a long way in creating an endearing parable on the importance of being earnest in a world of growing duplicity.The narrative is so heart-warming and the characters so full of human kindness, that you wait for the plot to be weighed down by excessive self-importance. The fall never happens. "Lage Raho Munnabhai" remains true to its characters till the end. One of Munna's favourite words is 'daring'. It must also be Raj Kumar Hirani's favourite as he dares to dream of Gandhian peace in a world of extravagant cynicism and rancour.When the aggressive Munna turns his other cheek, you actually wonder if Gandhian values still have a place in our hearts.They most certainly do have a place in Hirani's art.