Movie Preview: Satyagraha (2013)
The film deals with the movement of the middle-class to re-negotiate democracy. Satyagraha reflects the uprising of the middle class against a corrupt and unjust system that leaves it with no recourse but to form a spontaneous movement to challenge the status quo. It is the story of a dynamic and ambitious young man who is poised to take the elevator of corporate success when a personal tragedy exposes him to the shocking consequences of corruption in this country. Joining hands with an idealistic old man, he ignites a people’s protest that soon escalates into a massive movement with a national resonance, battling politicians determined to crush and discredit him. However, when people’s raw and unbridled anger is unleashed, the unintended penalty could be horrifying by itself.
Amitabh Bachchan
Plays a man who is a firm believer of truth and an inherent believer of society who wants his son to give back to society and the nation all that they have given him. He is like a new age Gandhi.
Ajay Devgn
He is playing the role of Manav Raghvendra. He represents shining India and is a brilliant entrepreneur who uses the ways of the world to get what he wants.
Kareena Kapoor
She is playing the role of Yasmin. she is a hard headed TV reporter out on the field and she digs deep and as an opinion. A very strong connect with Ajay but equally when they clash on ideologies they break up and reunite when he comes back to his principles.
Arjun Rampal
Plays the role of a strong socially committed to become a politician. He studied in the same school of which Amitabh Bachchan was the principal.
Manoj Bajpai
Plays the character of the wily young politician who uses every means to break the system. He is the real threat to democracy.
Amrita Rao as daughter-in-law of Amitabh’s role.
Vipin Sharma as Gauri Shankar, the Leader of the Opposition.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
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5th Kela Awards: Ajay & Sonakshi The Worst Actors
Son of Sardar stars Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha have been named as the worst actors of 2012 while Joker has earned Shirish Kunder the worst film and director trophies at the 5th annual Golden Kela awards here.
Shah Rukh Khan was given a special award 'Superhit of 2012' for his alleged slap episode with Kunder, who was also a winner in 'Beta Tumse Na Ho Payega' (son, this is beyond you) category.
The awards, modelled on Golden Raspberry Awards, celebrate the best of the worst in Bollywood.
Superstar Salman Khan starrer Dabang 2 won the award for worst sequel of 2012 while Bhatt camp was blamed for making "series of irritating movies and horrible sequels" at the awards held here.
"We do this every year from past five years because we love cinema. We don't make any money out of it," said Jatin Varma, Founder, Golden Kela Awards.
Honouring the best films of last year, the Anti-Kela awards were given to Paan Singh Tomar, Kahaani, Vicky Donor and Gangs of Wasseypur.
Advaita Kala, writer of Kahaani was present at the event to collect the Anti-Kela award on behalf of the cast and crew of Kahaani.
"This is the first time that I have come for an award function. So, it is very special and memorable. The award is special for me as the story has a strong female character," Kala said.
The most 'Atrocious' lyrics award was won by Anvita Dutt for her song Ishq Wala Love from the movie Student of the Year. Dutt was present at the ceremony to receive her award, becoming the first person to receive her Golden Kela in person.
"When I was writing the song, Shekhar (Music Director) came to me and said you will win an award for the song one day. When I got to know of the nomination I called them to say if you will give me an award I will wear my most expensive designer saree and they said these awards are not rigged though I am genuinely touched to receive the award," Dutt said before thanking Karan Johar for the trophy.
The most irritating song award was given to Chinta Ta Chita Chitafrom 100-crore earning film Rowdy Rathore.
'Why Are You Still Trying' award went to actor Jackky Bhagnani, whose latest release was Rangrezz.
The quirky award ceremony also slammed Indian audiences for spending money on bad movies and helping them earn 100 crores. The audience was given 'Bawara ho gaya hai ke' (Have you gone mad) award.
The organisers of the event paid their tribute to comedian Japsal Bhatti, who was the first and only recipient of 'Lifetime Achievement Golden Kela' award. Jaspal Bhatti died in October, 2012 in a car accident.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Himmatwala (2013): Ignore remake, go for original
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Sajid Khan has been flying high after giving three consecutive hits with Akshay Kumar, is back with his 4th directorial venture HIMMATWALA with Ajay Devgan playing the lead role. The film is a remake of a HIMMATWALA made in 1983, which was liked by one and all because of the different kind of treatment given to the film by director K. Raghvendra Rao, different flavor of comedy, huge sets used for song sequences, etc.
Sajid Khan has been blowing his own trumpet ever since the film was launched and has also claimed that this will be another 100 crore business film. I don’t see any harm in having such confidence in one’s product subject to the confidence is not coated by a shade of arrogance, which seems to be the case with his latest film.
When it is a remake of a film that created magic at box office, it is quite obvious that people those who have seen the original still have glimpses of the original in their memory, which will force them to compare the latest product with the original. Some may say it is baseless but they will also agree that is inevitable as well and that is where the remake falls flat on its face.
Even though Sajid Khan has claimed that his remake is different from the original but I couldn’t find anything different except a twist in the tale, which looks forced by Sajid Khan the writer to justify his claim because it hardly makes any difference to the film. The basic plot remains the same – hero returns to his village, falls in love with bad man’s daughter and takes revenge.
Writer Sajid Khan in an attempt to give a different HIMMATWALA was lost for ideas hence he incorporated famous scenes from Khoon Pasina, Lawaaris and Kaala Patthar to add flavor to the film but I sincerely would prefer to watch in the originals Mr. Bachchan doing all those scenes and will take myself to those days when the viewer went nuts and the whistles echoed in the theaters even after the scene has changed.
Photography is good. Music by Sajid Wajid is just average largely due to the two songs that are taken from the original. Naino mein sapna and Taki o taki are the two songs which are repeated in the remake and make you tap your foot while the songs are on the screen. It is really sad that we have now to listen to songs like ‘Maar de bum pe laat’ while girls and kids kick the heroine in her bum.
Dialogues writer has tried his best to give the film a touch that will bring smile on the viewers’ lips but that doesn’t happen except on a couple of occasions.
HIMMATWALA fails miserably because the characters are neither lively nor they impress to any degree. Sajid Khan has failed to develop them to the level that is required to create magic and he forgot that people are going to compare them with the original characters.
Amjad Khan was both hilarious and dangerous whereas Mahesh Manjrekar playing the character of Sher Singh is neither. A very poorly written and developed character that confuses the viewer as we fail to understand whether he is smart or a fool or a joker or something else.
Paresh Rawal is a wonderful actor but why was he asked to imitate Kader Khan? Because even though he tried hard to bring smile to your face but still fails to do so.
Adhayan Suman is strictly ok as Paresh Rawal’s son. Leena Jumani does a good job as the sister of hero. Tamanna is a good looking woman and did well. Sonakshi Sinha in a guest appearance looks good. The best performance comes from Zarina Wahab, who delivers an excellent performance.
Ajay Devgan who is the main character is also a weak character when compared to JItendra’s in the original who returns to his village as an engineer to build the dam and in between takes revenge. Whereas in the remake due to the poor writing Ajay’s character has not become strong and as a result his performance is just okay.
Well, Sajid Khan has to take all the blame for killing the entertainment in the film and for taking the viewers for granted. Sajid Khan has failed both as a writer and a director. The fight scenes in the climax are over the top, which no one would digest and Zarina Wahab trying to touch Ajay’s feet is a very poorly written and executed scene.
Sajid Khan has called the film ‘An Entertainer by Sajid Khan’ but this film is a live example of how to spoil entertainment. Ignore the remake and watch the original to relive the magic.
Rating: **/5
Rating: **/5
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