Wednesday, July 1, 2015

5 Things that makes Tanu weds Manu Returns the most Awesome Movie Ever

Maza aa gaya!

1. Hum zara bewafa kya, aap toh badchalan ho gaye: This dialogue is like a bombshell. It is a hit among the couples. Previous ones like, “Tumne mujhe dhokha diya”, “Mujhe kya kami reh gayi thi” are passé. This is the baap of all dialogues that has made the couple fights more viscious.

2. Itna paisa kharcha kiya, zara London toh ghoom lein: Pappi has been one of the finest house jokes that we have seen in any movie. He was the only character that matches Kangna’s skills. Every time he opened his mouth or perhaps kept it shut, Pappi brought the house down. 

3. De glam Kangana: The Haryanvi Kangana was what the doctor ordered. It gave the sequel its own identity. Few characters have been as memorable as this one. Her act was like a breath of fresh air. The innocence of the character will be etched into memory forever.

4. Good Question. You are a good question. Your question hurt me: Again pappi the giant slayer. The whole scene was a laugh riot. Don’t remember when I laughed this much last time round. I remember repeating this dialogue over and over again with friends. Fun part is, they also did the same.

5. Tum kaun? Mein Kandha hoon: I remember during college days we used to use the same terminology. Kandha’s were mocked and teased a lot. They were regarded the ones who can only get a girl by being a Kandha, not by their merit. And how has the director nailed it. Kandha’s are exactly what this movie portray.

Friday, June 26, 2015

What next for Ageing Khans of Bollywood?

Old. Really Gold?

I am sure this question must have crossed your mind one time or the other. Aamir, Shahrukh, Salman, all three will turn 50 this year. They have been ruling the roost for last 25 years in Bollywood and going strong. Yes, there have been entry of Hrithik, Ranbeer, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, but never did really inherit the charm of the trio.

Give that the trinity will turn 50 this year. A year which marks youth long gone and advent of old age. They are still doing boyish roles. How long can they continue? Not long ago Aamir played a teenager and famously so. Shahrukh is still searching for true love in his movies. Salman can’t break enough bones. 

Though they have become a bit realistic. Shahrukh’s characted in Chennai Express admitted his age to be 40 years. That he still haven’t found a girl, let the character romance and woo Deepika, was another story. The essense is plots are being custom written now for them to justify their age. Yet somehow the character ends up doing what a 20 year old would have done. How long?

With the advent of technology, life becomes a bit easy. They are following the footsteps of Rajnikant apparently. All wrinkles, dropping jawline, receding hairline are taken care of by special effects. Yes it adds to the movies budget, but given the returns, it all in the green.

That these superstars take botox injections to keep their faces young is no secret. How long is a puzzle? My guess is they will do it as long as they can. 15 years more at least. They will find some plot justification for their age. Come 2030, Shahrukh would still be romancing ladies, Salman would still be breaking bones, Aamir might end up playing a toddles for all we know!

Monday, June 22, 2015

Salman Khan to pay 250 crores to this Guy?

A fight brewing!
"Jahan se bhi pakadta hoon...paach ser gosht nikal deta hoon". Remember i? You got it right, Salman starrer Veer released way back in 2010. 

The box office dud is again in news with Salman being sued by the producer of the periodical drama Vijay Galani for the tune of 250 crores.

"I have been subject to defamation by Salman since the movie flopped, which has dented my reputation in the industry", alleged Galani. 

The feud dates back to 2010. However at that time the friction between Salman and films director Anil Sharma was more in news.

According to producer Galani, after the film bombed at box office, Salman started finding faults with the remuneration agreement and wanted changes to it. "I already paid him 10 crores beforehand. Had the movie profited I was to pay 15 crores more. Since the movie flopped, it was not paid as per the agreement", said Galani.

Salman then approached CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes Association), which ruled in favor of the producer. Then Salman approached Federation of Western India Cine Association (FWICE), which sided with the actor. Post that Producers' Guild sided with Galani on the issue. 

Galani pleaded that all this controversy and loss of reputation  thereof, has resulted in huge loss of business to him and wants compensation accordingly. Only time will tell, if Salman pays to Galani and how much. That's a 250 crore question, isn't it?


Saturday, June 20, 2015

Top 10 Grossing Hollywood movies of all Time (Inflation Adjusted)



Top 10 Grossing Hollywood movies of all Time (Inflation Adjusted), in USA are as follows:


S No.
Movie
Adjusted
(million $)
Unadjusted
(million $)
1
Gone with the Wind (1939)
1640.6
198.7
2
Star Wars (1977)
1446.3
460.9
3
The Sound of Music (1965)
1156.4
158.7
4
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
1151.9
435.1
5
Titanic (1997)
1100.1
658.7
6
The Ten Commandments (1956)
1063.7
65.5
7
Jaws (1975)
1040.0
260.0
8
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
1007.9
111.7
9
The Exorcist (1973)
898.1
232.9
10
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
885.1
184.9

Friday, June 19, 2015

Sunny Leone’s Masti cut short


Sunny Leone has repeated a sort of history. Her movie Mastizaade has been denied certification by Censor Board for unsuitable content. Not just by Censor board’s Examining Committee, but the appeals have been denied by Revising Committee and also now by Certification Tribunal.


This has been the first movie in last 40 years to have been rejected by all three committees. The last resort now for the makers is to knock the door if the High Court. 

According to the tribunal, the movie is only concerned with the exploration of different parts of the human anatomy. The only incentive to make such a movie is to make huge sums of money by pandering to shoddy and vulgar tastes.

This amidst the time when Sunny Leone was questioned by Mumbai Police on the issue of spreading vulgarity through her website. Seems some more muddy waters ahead for Sunny Leone!

Bollywood Movie Critics: Fake and Paid Reviews!



I am sure a you are also one of those who choose which movie to go based on critics rating. Have you ever wondered are the ratings any good?

The reviews of critics are so varied in themselves, it makes us wonder which reviewer is right and which is wrong! Well, the answer seems not too subtle. Reviewers are also humans. Apart from their personal favourite actors, directors, they too are vulnerable to lure of money.

I am not insinuating that money exchange hands (maybe it does, maybe not). But their is indeed a quid pro quo involved. Critics are associated with some TV channel or some film magazine right? They in turn need stars to oblize them with interviews, perform at award ceremonies among other things. So they like to be in good books.

Then there are reviewers who were not obliged, they try to take sweet revenge. Next are reviewers who are frustrated in life, they take it upon the movies in their reviews. Few others are of the opinion, the more you abuse, the more are TRP's. One of this ilk dared to throw an egg at the camera abusing the movie during an on camera review,

It's better to go on mouth publicity and how the trailer looks. Go by your mind than someone who won't spare a second from misguiding you for money.


Thursday, June 18, 2015

Top 10 Grossing Bollywood Movies of All Time in India



Top 10 Grossing Bollywood Movies of All Time in India is as follows: 



S No.
Movie
Net  
( crore)
Year
1
PK
340.1
2014
2
Dhoom 3
280.3
2013
3
Krrish 3
240.5
2013
4
Kick
233
2014
5
Chennai Express
226.7
2013
6
Happy New Year
203.3
2014
7
3 Idiots
202.6
2009
8
Ek Tha Tiger
198
2012
9
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
190.1
2013
10
Bang Bang!
181.1
2014