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By Joginder Tuteja **
'Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya' tries to deliver a serious message around environment preservation. However, the film appeals in only bits and parts and that too only in the first half. Even at the face value, the idea around an entire film centered on saving a tree doesn't sound exciting. Where exactly is the audience for such a subject? And how could even that select bunch of audience be enticed enough to walk into a theatre for a movie that doesn't really boast of any star value whatsoever?
Of course, director Girish Girija Joshi may have believed that roping in Amitabh Bachchan for a voiceover and Mithun Chakravorty as a spearhead for the film could be a lucrative enough. However, first and foremost that is not really good enough and secondly even Mithun's role hardly adds on to the relevance of the film's plot which deals with saving a tree house made by a bunch of five kids.
In fact Mithun's character doesn't add anything at all to the film's narrative and his only contribution is towards the last five minutes of the film. However, even that bit of value addition could have been extracted out of the one of the kids in the story.
The film is not a kid film and neither has it been publicised as one. In fact if one talks about the publicity and promotion, there hasn't been any at all. 'Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya' has been released all of a sudden and the song promos featuring Riya Sen are misleading, to say the least. She appears in just 2-3 scenes and they too are short lived.
So what really works for the film? Well, a few scenes in the first half of the movie where the kids get together to encounter Mithun Chakravorty, only to become his friends as the reels progress. The sequence of events leading to the son of a construction worker (Seema Biswas in a forgettable role and performance) joining hands with the four kids and building a dream tree house are nicely done.
However, after the interval point, when the battle lines are drawn between the kids and Gulshan Grover, the drama doesn't quite pick up. Frankly, one expected a little more meat in the story around it's culmination but that doesn't really happen. While Mithun is just passable in the film, the only actor who does try to bring in some relief to the proceedings is Mahesh Manjrekar.
Overall, 'Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya' is a barely passable affair that doesn't really warrant a big screen watch. Even on TV, there will certainly be many more exciting alternatives to explore before one ultimately settles down to watch 'Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya'.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Lehren Movie review - Kal Kissne Dekha
By Joginder Tuteja Rating : *
There is a point in the film where you end up exclaiming - 'This character is really quite 'kameena''. And a split second after this thought crosses your mind; the villain of the piece himself takes pride on this vitrue of his and tells the hero - 'Koyi To Kameena Hai Jo Tumse Ek Kadam Aage Soch Raha Hai'. Now if not for some witty moments like these and ample thrilling sequences, 'Kal Kissne Dekha' may have just fallen flat.
Reason? Even though the film is the launch pad of two newcomers, there is no love story embellished in the screenplay. Ok, so the two kiddos - Jackky and Vaishali - meet in a campus and predictably fall in love; but there are not many romantic moments that the two share. Yes, Vaishali does sit cross legged with Jackky on a moving bike and their midnight rendezvous does catch attention as well. But sadly, such moments are far and few. Even otherwise, the love-hate saga in the campus is quite dull and though the 'friend' characters are straight out of 'Main Hoon Naa', they do not hold much excitement.
The drama begins though once Jackky saves Vaishali from a bomb which was ticking under her. Well, literally! After a rather impractical insulting session that Jackky suffers at the hands of Vaishali in full public view, he starts imaging something even worse that could happen to him and soon, he starts getting visions of a bomb, the hands that kept it and heck, even the colour of wire that has to be cut in order to diffuse it. Bomb experts be damned!
His expertise starts taking a new dimension as he now starts working on a big project where he unknowingly becomes a part of a mission that involves exploding an entire Mumbai. And once he realises this 'kal', he gets started on his own mission to save everyone's 'aaj'.
Sounds like an interesting idea, right? Of course yes, and this must have surely prompted producer Vashu Bhagnani to launch his son in a film which promised total 'masala dhamaal'. To give credit to director Vivek Sharma, thrilling portions in the film work well too. The BIG plan, the conspiracy, the use of hero's twin combo of technical and visionary expertise, a heartless villain, the chase sequences, the background score, jumping from skyscrapers - all of this gets a good adrenalin rush which makes the interval point and the last 30 minutes of the film pretty interesting.
This is why one tends to believe that if 'Kal Kissne Dekha' would have stayed on the thriller route from beginning till end, it would have been a much better outing. That's because the opening 30-45 minutes are way too stretched, the campus fights are meaningless (the villain turned friend Akshay Kapoor disappears once he has extended a 'dosti-ka-haath'), the love story is 'thanda' and there is not even any attempt made to get some comic sequences in place.
Due to this, one has to give it to Rishi Kapoor who, after getting a chance to sink his teeth into something really meaty, doesn't let go of the opportunity and thoroughly enjoys himself. He manages to show a different side of his in this youth entertainer and along with Jackky features in most of the best scenes in the film. After 'Luck By Chance', this is another extended role he gets to play if one is willing to forget 'Delhi 6'.
Which brings me to an all important question - 'Does Jackky deliver'? The answer is a firm 'Yes'. Let's not just say that he has a potential to perform. The fact is that he 'does perform'. What strikes most about his presence in the film is that he is quite confident and neither overplays nor underplays his part. Even though the film is a show reel for the young boy, a better script would only help his cause.
Vaishali's role is such that she is mainly required to be a pretty face and a good dancer. In both the aspects she does well. However, her presence in the story's scheme of things is pretty marginalised and though she does decent in whatever is offered to her, she would have to rely upon her next film to prove her calibre as an actor.
Overall, 'Kal Kissne Dekha' is a reasonably decent affair that can be given a watch mainly for it's thriller element and the twist in the tale that emerges at the interval point. Now if only the film would have remained on the thriller terrain, 'Kal Kissne Dekha' would have been a much exciting summer film of 2009.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Katrina Kaif conscious about her Skin-www.lehren.tv
Bollywood gorgeous lady Katrina Kaif whose skin is said to be more beautiful then her will not do any heavy make up henceforth. The actress has become skin cognizant and will try to shun glorified facial paints in order to save her skin from serious damage. The lady has urbanized a fear that if she continues being exposed to the routine make-up then soon she would lose her skin’s natural shine and she personally believes that her skin is lighter and beautiful then any other actress. So she will use minimal make-up during the shoots from now onwards. She makes a point that when she is not shooting at that time she will not do any make up, not even a light make up. Quite expectedly, Katrina hates sitting for hours for make-up sessions during the shoots. And she would in future avoid such sittings unless absolutely necessary.
On screen couple Kat & Akshay upset Salman
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Bollywood actor John cracked his leg on sets of Hook Ya Crook-www.lehren.tv
Bollywood hunk John Abraham Fractured his leg while shooting a day-long cricket match for David Dhawan's Hook Ya Crook. A close source to John says the hard ball shot straight through the air and hit into John's right foot and he heard a distinct crack. John knew something had gone awfully wrong in his foot. But he continued shooting throughout the day because he didn't want to disturb David's schedule which required special permission for outdoor shooting." The other members of crew realized when John started complaining of his severe pain in his right foot. He was not able to walk too. The foot had swollen to twice its normal size. It wasn't just a pulled muscle or a torn tendon as John had hoped. It was a full-blown fracture. And by playing cricket on the injured foot, John made it shoddier," says the friend. Hope our Bollywood Macho man gets well soon.
John-Bipasha Ad Film Shoot
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Freida Pinto wish to work with Director Madhur Bhandarkar- www.lehren.tv
Bollywood upcoming actress Freida Pinto made her first debut in the blockbuster and Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Rumours are around that Freida will soon be working with the Director Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming movie. It all started when Freida in an interview to the international press said that she would do a Bollywood film only if it was a Bhandarkar film. And when asked Madhur he was totally flattered and happy the current international sensation would be any Bollywood director's dream scheme. He even said that Freida knows very well that he is women oriented and will soon be working with her.
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Freida Pinto to star in French Israeli Movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT5inA24HFU
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Which will be Himesh next big release?-www.lehren.tv
Bollywood singer turn actor Himesh Reshammiya first debut in the movie Aap Ka Saroor was a big success and the songs in the movie where awesome. After that his next movie release of the movie Karrz the remake of the old movie also did well in the industry. He has two of his films lined up for release and it is yet to be decided which of them would arrive first. Once the release plans for those dozen odd biggies, which were stuck due to strike and hence are already in the pipeline, become more concrete, there would be better visibility around which of the two Himesh stares would arrive first - Kajraare or Ishk Unplugged! According to the sources both Kajraare as well as Ishk Unplugged are complete and the makers of the former have made the first strike by announcing their release plans. Pakistani actress Mona Laizza will be staring in the movie Kajraare opposite Himesh Reshammiya.
Triple Himesh Reshammiya
Monday, June 1, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
John and Katrina’s friendship and War for Salman www.lehren.tv
Bollywood gorgeous Katrina Kaif and Bollywood hunk John Abraham are said to be very away from each other and shared extremely Cold wibes. Katrina and her x-boyfriend Salman Khan and John Abraham are deadly enemies who do not get along at all. However, Salman Khan is disreputably known for keeping an eye on his ex-girlfriend and is furious with Kat’s new friendship with John. While recently shooting for a promotional video, the duo was spotted bonding and catching up. According to the Sources this is just a promotional funda for there upcoming movie
Salman Khan called up Young Ranbir Kapoor and sort the things when the links where in limelight between Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor.
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Bollywood actor John Abraham wants to ramp-walk with Bipasha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqVW-bHmh_g
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Shahid is Yash Raj’s Favorite - www.lehren.tv
Bollywood Chocolate boy Shahid Kapoor who started his career with the movie Ishq Visq has now become Favorite of Producer Yash Raj. Yash Raj has signed him for his new upcoming movie. The Bollywood Hunk will soon be seen with Rani Mukherjee in the film, which was earlier titled Hadippa, which is said to be about cricket. Next movie is with Director Parmeet Sethi's new upcoming movie opposite Anushka Sharma the actress of the movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi fame. Yash Raj feels that he is classic romantic hero who has probable to turn on the sexy or rocky vibe when required," said a source close to the actor.
Hamari Shaadi (Shahid Kapoor & Amrita Rao)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY4y5FyNj4U
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Neetu Chandra's 'woman-on-woman' photo shoots-www.lehren.tv
Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra who gave her spectacles performance in the movies like Traffic Signal and Garam Masala and now Neetu Chandra's 'woman-on-woman' photo shoot created storm in the industry. The Garam Masala girl who got 'lucky' with an unlucky number '13' quite recently has now moved up from a 'Traffic Signal' to Page 1 across National Dailies as well as prime slots on news channels. All the men in the industry where shocked but appreciated for her awesome and gutsy on Neetu's part to go ahead with such bold and sensuous pictures.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The couple Spread Aids Awareness – www.lehren.tv
Yes the Bollywood cutest couples Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne are spreading Aids awareness. After many other celebrities even Actor Hrithik Roshan and wife Suzanne Khan have come frontward to lend their support for AIDS awareness campaign. The cutest couples Hrithik and Suzanne attended the 26th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on 19th May 2009. Hrithik Roshan said that he really want to so something good for the people who are suffering from Aids and also want to spread the awareness. The event, which was organized by Parmeshwar Godrej's Heroes Project and the Mumbai District AIDS Control Society, echoed the slogan "Together we are the solution". He even said during taking pledge that he is not only doing for HIV or Cancer or Aids Patients but also did for you and me. The actor gave this credit to his wife Suzanne for supporting him for this cause.
Bollywoods it couple Hrithik and Suzanne heading for split?
Monday, May 25, 2009
Shruti Hasaan Cooks for some Special Friends-www.lehren.tv
Kamal Hassan’s Daughter Shruti Hasan the brilliant Actress, who made her debet in Shree Ashtavinayak’s upcoming film ‘Luck’ directed by Soham Shah, seems to have a lot of facets to her personality! She became famous from her passion of music. Shruti Hasan is a brilliant actress as well as famous singer. The spunky lady loves her friends a lot. She heads straight to the kitchen and whips up a meal for her special friends!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Akshay-Kareena kiss kept under veil of secrecy-www.lehren.tv
Bollywood Babe Kareena Kapoor and Bollywood Macho Men Akshay Kumar will be seen in a kissing scene. But this seen was kept under secret. It's not only her bathing costume scene from Kambhakt Ishq that Kareena Kapoor has contractually prevented from being aired or put on hoardings. Kareena kept many things under wrap. Kareena accepted the fact that she has kissed Akshay Kumar in her upcoming movie. Kareena even said that she was feeling very shy to do a kiss scene with Akshay because for Akshay Kareena is a like a small Baby so both of them was not ready to do the kissing scene, But later both the Actors and Actress asked the permission from there respective lovers Twinkle and Saif Ali Khan and did the Scene very passionately.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Gauri Khan turns Designer-www.lehren.tv
Gauri Khan Wife and life partner of Bollywood King Khan Shah Rukh Khan turns Designer. Arjun Rampal and her wife Mehr Jessia are opening a new restaurant cum lounge in
Lata Mangeshkar’s Story-www.lehren.tv
Lata Mangeshkar whose voice still the hearts of thousands and millions of people, tells us about her life journey, in form of a book. This book of conversations is the closest you'll come to probably knowing Lata Mangeshkar Given a choice, would you rather hear Lata Mangeshkar sing, or talk? It's the closest you'll get to her autobiography, minus any personal controversies -- in Mangeshkar's case, her relationship with Raj Singh Dungarpur -- but plenty of professional ones, which she snuffs out with all the dignity, and simplicity, that comes with being India's singing diva for over six decades.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mani Ratnam in search of a Cameramen www.lehren.tv
Mani Ratnam who has signed Manikandan to handle the camera in Mani Ratnam’s project Ravan, has moved out of it. According to the sources Manikandan was signed by Shah Rukh Khan’s Productions Entertainment. But due to some problems Manikandan can’t wait till June end for the movie to get finished, so he moved on. Manikandan said that he is still in good relation with Mani Ratnam 50 per cent of the film shot already, Santhosh Sivan has been roped in to complete the rest of the film. Ravan movie Stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vikram.
Bollywood’s Best smiling Ladies www.lehren.tv
This former Miss World has the most mesmerizing smiles around. Her snow white piano–keys teeth and her beautiful lips accentuate her smile. Priyanka Chopra's smile makes the girl look even more glamorous. Often her style of smiling takes you back to Madhuri's. During those days Madubala had a dashing smile which shows her innocence then comes Madhuri Dixit for her gorgeous smile and now comes Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka got highest votes for her beautiful Smile.
Who is the best couple in Bollywood?www.lehren.tv
Bollywood’s Hot and sweet couples like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan -- Abhishekh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan -- Gauri Khan or Ajay Devgan – Kajol and many other couples were in contention but none of them bagged the top slot. An online poll was conducted by a leading matrimony portal, lyricist-poet-scriptwriter Javed Akhtar and his actress wife Shabana Azmi were voted the best couple in Bollywood. The winners got 29 percent votes followed by other Bollywood couples like Amitabh Bachchan - Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh-Gauri, Abhishek-Ashwariya and Ajay Devgan - Kajol. This poll was conducted as a part of Matrimony on 14th April 2009 but results came out after nearly a month.
Actor Rahul Dev lost his wife-www.lehren.tv
Actor Rahul Dev is a sad man today. He has suffered a precious heart from his life. He lost his Life Partner and wife Rina on May 16, a day before filmmaker Prakash Mehra passed away. According to the sources Rina was suffering from Cancer from the past two years. She was admitted in
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sonam’s Bad Luck-www.lehren.tv
The lovely and gorgeous young girl of Bollywood Sonam Kapoor was flying high in the sky because she was the youngest girl to join the “L’Oreal Dream Team”. She was elated when she found that she will be joining the Red Carpet with the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her counterparts at the Cannes Film Festival. Not only would she join Bachchan, but Penelope Cruz, Naomi Lenoir, Andie MacDowell, Beyonce Knowles, Laetitia Casta, Kerry Washington, Milla Jovovich, Michelle Yeoh, Eva Longoria and Scarlett Johansson. But later when Aishwarya realized that she will be sharing the carpet with Sonam Kapoor she made clear at the moment that she won’t share the red carpet with anyone.
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor replaces Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Salman and Aishwarya are going to be the neighbors-www.lehren.tv
Earlier there were reports that the two hot couples of Bollywood Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishekh Bachchan are going to separate from there Ma and Pa (Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan) and going to live in there new Bungalow which is situated at Carter Road, Bandra, in Mumbai .But both of them rubbished the rumors saying they had no intentions of living separately and away from Maa and Paa. There is a strong buzz within the industry that this bungalow, named Naivedya is going to be the new abode of Abhishekh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Now incidentally, this Naivedya is bang next door to Salman Khan’s plot.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Freida Pinto represents L’Oreal too- www.lehren.tv
When Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor will be represent
Aamir Khan doing Disco in Delhi Belly?- www.lehren.tv
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who has taken a short break from the film Industry and is holidaying with his kids, has made it the headlines again. And what with a simple, yet, unconfirmed news. Aamir is in news for his latest production Delhi Belly which stars nephew Imran Khan along with Shenaz Treasurywala. The latest news is that this Superstar is planning to do a disco number as a part of the film’s production. This will make sure that his loyal fans will be glued to the screen watching Aamir make his moves. Ah! What a mama he is!!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ash-Abhi in there new Home-www.lehren.tv
Many sources in Bollywood saying that the Bollywood on and off Screen Couples Ashwariya Rai and Abhishekh Bachhan are moving to there new home. Now they will not stay with Big B.It is also being said that the couples are shifting near Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow.The gorgeous babe of Bollywood will move to there new bunglow after the Construction is over.
Wedding Bells for Sushma Reddy -www.lehren.tv
Wedding time for Reddy’s household. The top model actor is now all set for marriage. Sushma will marry with her college friend who happens to be one of the top bankers in
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Barbara not coming back to India, confirms Roshan- www.lehren.tv
After a sizzling chemistry of Hrithik Roshan and Mexican Actress Barbara in the movie “Kites”, now Rakesh Roshan confirms that now she will not be coming to
Akshay to romance Katrina again -www.lehren.tv
The stunt hero of the Bollywood and the beauty of Bollywood Katrina Kaif share a sizzling onscreen chemistry. In the past few years, they have delivered hits like ‘Namastey London’, ‘Welcome’ and ‘Singh Is King. In spite of their success, they parted away and began to sign films opposite other actors. Their chemistry with other co-star did not click at the box-office and failure again brought the couple together. The Director Priya Darshan is happy to sign Katrina opposite Akshay and the duo is currently shooting in
Mani Ratnam Is Back In Action-www.lehren.tv
After the third attack, the doctors took severe precautions and treated Mani Ratnam intensively. So the shooting of “Ravanan” directed by him got postponed. Now Mani Ratnam has fully recovered and the shooting of this film is to commence 20th of this month. Vikram , Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Ravikishan , Priya Mani and others are starring in this film. But it is understood that Mani Rathinam will not be able to shoot the film extensively because of his ill health. Because of this the film will be delayed and hence all the actors who are starring in this movie have decided to co operate with Mani Rathinam by giving extra call sheet.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Kareena Kapoor works for 36 hours straight-www.lehren.tv
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has proved that she is also very hardworking. Bollywood Babe has now started taking her career seriously. Bollywood actress Kareena is now working on her toes 24*7. It seems the actress is working 36 hours a day. It seems Kareena has started taking her career seriously. Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is presently devoting her time for two movies seriously i.e 3 Idiots’ and Agent Vinod’ of Saif Ali Khan’s production. The actress is feeling that at this moment of time it’s very important for her to work hard and maintain her top actress standard. So it’s good to see Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor maturing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02GHiMsM98w
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I'm the best black James Bond: Will Smith- www.lehren.tv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEmSHJgkDFs
Shocking but true:SRK sends back his desi cheerleaders- www.lehren.tv
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan from past one IPL matches has participated and owned one of the team i.e Kolkata Knight Riders. The actor is so disappointed with the performance of his team. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Riders has proved that they have only nice promotional tactics and nothing else. From past IPL matches his team has fared very badly. So it’s great disappointment for him. Bollywood King Khan has sent back all the cheerleaders which he had selected by organizing one of the shows for them. Even having nice and strong players like Sourav Ganguly KKR is unable to perform. Seeing the current situation I think in the next IPL Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan wont support his present team at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO9Nk82_cmY
Thursday, May 7, 2009
4. Neetu Kapoor to make her comeback with Imitiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal
Like all other Bollywood yesteryear actresses like Sridevi, Rakhi there is one name to join the list in comeback actresses and that is Neetu Kapoor. The actress is making her comeback in the film produced by Bollywood ‘Jab We Met’ famed Imitaz Ali. The actress is going to play the role of elder sister. The film’s star cast is yet to be finalized. Bollywood actress Neetu has given many hits of her time and later on got married to actor Rishi Kapoor. Neetu left her filmy career to look at her family. So it would be good to watch these yesteryear actresses making a comeback. But the think is that whether they would be excepted in Bollywood back.
Bollywood's worst dressed babes
We have two kind of people around us. Each and everyone is known for their own style statement and so on. In Bollywood, we have the most best dressed actors and actresses like Sonam Kapoor, Malaika Arora , Salman Khan and so on. But in the same industry we have the worst dressed actors and actresses. To name they are the big images of Bollywood. They are Rani Mukherjee, Chunky Pandey, Govinda and the list is endless. There are actresses like Vidya Balan to prove herself her westernized and to change her image in each and every event and filma is experimenting new things. But the main thing is that these actors don’t understand that its not what you wear but how you carry yourself matters. So still we have to wait and watch about more Faux- Paux of the industry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuXU5vTsPgQ
www.lehren.tvTuesday, May 5, 2009
Big B will now conquer over news
Bollywood’s God father Amitabh Bachchan has ruled both the film and the TV industry since the last few decades. Now, this superstar is all set to rule over the world of media by launching his own news channel by the name
Monday, May 4, 2009
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