Bollywood Bite – 20th May
Catching up with the Indian film industry with Aamir Shamsi
GupShup (Chit Chat) Corner
The RA.One trailers have been creating a buzz ever since they were released at the end of March. This superhero flick starring the biggest movie star the world has ever seen, Shah Rukh Khan, is the most expensive in Indian history and is being predicted as a blockbuster to replace all others. With the Spiderman team in charge of the visual effects, Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Inception) providing the background score and Akon lending his voice to a song, RA.One will undoubtedly grab the attention of a larger international market come 26th October.
The third instalment of the Dhoom series has been finalised to star Aamir Khan. With a new director at the helm (Vijay Acharya) this eagerly anticipated film is set to release Christmas 2012.
Confirmed! Yash Chopra’s keenly awaited returning venture (after Veer-Zaara, 2004) to the silver screen will star his favourite King Khan alongside two leading ladies yet to be cast. And none other than the great A.R.Rahman will be composing the music for what will undoubtedly be another mesmerising love story.
Snippet Reviews
Faltu *** Starring: Jacky Bhagnani, Arshad Warsi, Ritiesh Deshmukh Director: Remo D’Souza Synopsis: 4 good-for-nothing friends decide to erect their own (fake) college Review: Bollywood’s take on “Accepted” isn’t too shabby!
Dum Maaro Dum ** Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Prateik Babbar, Bipasha Basu Director: Rohan Sippy Synopsis: Multiple lives collide one day at Goa Airport and change forever Review: Can’t help but think this had so much more potential
Shor In The City *** Starring: Tusshar Kapoor, Preeti Desai, Alok Chaturvedi Director: Raj Nidimoru Synopsis: An NRI faces threats from Mumbai gangsters who themselves are facing difficulties Review: A great mix of humour, action and sensitivity – definitely recommended.
Naughty @ 40 * Starring: Govinda, Yuvika Chaudhary Director: Jagmohan Mundhra Synopsis: A 40 year old virgin, seeking to lose his virginity, ends up having an affair. Review: Crude, crass and contemptible. Bollywood’s twist on ‘The 40 Year-Old Virgin’ is horrific.
