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Yeh world hai na world, iss mein do tarah ki movies hoti hain, pehli jo entertain karti hain or doosri jo entertain nahi karti. Bunty Aur Babli pehli hai.

Yash Raj Films is back with another fun-filled flick after Hum Tum. Bunty Aur Babli is about Running, chasing, Conning, fooling and most important of all, having loads of fun. Shaad Ali wanted to give the audience a feel of a different cinema (regardless of which era it’s from) and entertain people to the degree that when they exit the theatre, they feel satisfied.

Coming from a production house as big as YRF, Bunty Aur Babli carried big expectations. Apart from that, there is the grand starcast, mesmerizing music and excellent promotion that made the movie seem majestic well before it even released. So, the question is: Did Bunty Aur Babli live upto the expectations? And the answer, very rightly is: Yes, it did!

Bunty Aur Babli is a story of two youngsters, Rakesh (Abhishek Bachchan) and Vimmi (Rani Mukherjee) with a desire to make it big in life. They set out from their small towns Fursatganj and Pankinagar to test their luck. But all they achieve is defeat. The two come together and decide that they will go to Mumbai where their talent will be recognized but the next problem that they face is money. Where will the money to go to Mumbai come from? Bingo…this is where the chase begins. During this journey, Rakesh and Vimmi change into Bunty and Babli to blame all their doings on them.

They start collecting money for Mumbai and at the same time, making headlines all over. This is where Dashrath Singh (Amitabh Bachchan), a policeman who has vowed to catch the two, enters the movie. Will he be able to catch the two sensations who steal money for fun? Or will they get away with it?

The soul purpose of this film is to entertain the viewers so they have a good time for the duration of the three hours it runs. If you try to find logic in each and every scene, situation and character, you will get nowhere. This is not to say that the film lacks logic altogether but yes, there are some instances that are short of reasoning.

Jaideep Sahni has proved that a fun-filled, entertaining film doesn’t necessarily need a strong storyline. Bunty Aur Babli moves at a pace that is just right, neither too fast, nor too slow. It keeps the viewers engrossed and laughing.

Some of the highlights of Bunty Aur Babli are:

· When Rakesh and Vimmi meet at the railway station.
· When Vimmi is remembering her mom.
· Dashrath Singh’s entry.
· When Bunty and Babli try to sell the Taj Mahal.
· The nare bazi scene outside the office while Bunty and Babli are selling the Taj Mahal.
· The father-son duo dancing to the tunes of Kajra Re.
· The end.

Cons:

· Placing of the songs. Slows down the pace at times.
· Abhishek Bachchan must improve on his dancing skills, he’s not that charming in ‘Dhadak Dhadak’.

Jaideep Sahni deserves to be applauded for the awesome dialogues. They go perfectly with the screenplay and enthrall the audience.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy once again emerge as winners. The music is fresh and appropriate to the story and also goes well in the background. Cinematography is excellent as far as showing the real India is concerned.

It’s not just Aishwarya Rai who makes a guest appearance, Shamaik Dawar also pops in ‘Nach Baliye’, the song that he choreographed.

Amitabh Bachchan, a one-of-a-kind actor, fits the role like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle. Forget the footage Big B’s role alone is worth watching the film. Abhishek Bachchan does his part with his heart and soul in it. It’s hard to imagine anyone else in his place. Rani Mukherjee is holding the top slot at the box office these days and will continue to do so with Bunty Aur Babli. She is definitely an actress with versatility. Raj Babbar and Prem Chopra are good in the roles that they have.

The film’s [open] end leaves hopes for a sequel. YRF can easily take the story further and create another romantic comedy for the audience to enjoy.

To sum it up, the film will undoubtedly entertain moviegoers. It’s a Breath of fresh breeze, away from the usual bollywood flicks. The best way to stay cool and laugh a little this summer. Check this one out!

Whoever thought Amitabh Bachchan would be lipsing a rapped song from Blazee? But here he is, dancing and singing to the cool tunes of ‘B n B’.

The latest promo from Yash Raj Films of Bunty Aur Babli features Amitabh Bachchan acting hip while he tells us the story of “the two cool cats – Bunty Aur Babli.” we have experienced Yash Raj Film’s unique techniques to deliver something extraordinary to entertain the audience. For example, the two cartoon characters in Hum Tum proved to be unusual among the other love stories. Recreation of Madan Mohan’s music in Veer-Zaara glorified the film as a musical epic. And now, Yash Raj Films is back with Bunty Aur Babli, whose title itself suggests the hatke nature of the movie.

Needless to say, all the films under the YRF banner are sure shot hits but Bunty Aur Babli speaks for itself. Everything about this movie is incredible:

* The starcast – The most successful star in the Indian Film Industry, Amitabh Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan in the same movie as his pop, Big B. Rani Mukherjee, an actress holding the top slot today after the success of Hum Tum and Black. And to top it all, Aishwarya Rai in a guest appearance. Simply wow!

* The storyline – From what the posters and promos show, the movie appears to be full of loads of fun. The song, ‘B n B’ suggests that Bunty and Babli are “taking money all around, never do they settle down.” The story is sure to entertain thoroughly as far as different is concerned.

* The music – Each song leads the listeners more and more into the story. It seems like every song is relevant to the situations in the movie. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy stand out once again with the music that is enjoyable and very original. The music is definitely a positive!

Although not very experienced but surely capable of making good films, Shaad Ali (director of Saathiya) has directed Bunty Aur Babli.

Bunty Aur Babli will emerge to be a fantastic film, bar the criticism. Now all we have to do is, wait and watch.

A thriller mystery, did you say?

Soham Shah has got it all – two of the biggest names as producers, a sumptuous starcast, Shahrukh Khan and Mallaika Arora Khan dancing to the tunes of Salim – Sulaiman. What more could he ask for?

Shah has rightly combined Johar and Varma’s skills to generate something that is far from usual. The cries of “we want something different” from the Indian audience have been heard!

Krish (John Abraham), an environmentalist and his wife Riya (Esha Deol) set out to investigate a mystery of the strange killings of man-eating tigers. On the other side of the frame, Dev (Vivek Oberoi), his girlfriend Ishika (Lara Dutta) and a couple of friends (Vishal Malhotra and Kushal Punjabi) start out on an adventure trip to a farmhouse. But fate had something else in mind. They get sidetracked and end up meeting Krish and Riya in Orbit Park, only to help them out of the jungle.

The spine-chilling and bloodcurdling journey begins here when death replaces adventure.

When the group comes face to face with death, Kali Pratap Singh (Ajay Devgan) comes to their rescue. He promises the gang to help them escape the cruel jungle where walking is like committing suicide. He warns them to follow the rules of the jungle because if they don’t, they will have to face death. Will they follow the rules? Will Kali succeed in helping them escape the jungle? Will they survive the fierce attacks of the unknown power?

The thriller and the mystery parts of the movie are carried out very well in the first half. It grips the audience and forces them to keep their eyes glued to the screen in pursuit of knowing what will happen next. However, in the second half, the mystery part is taken away, leaving the movie with just the thrill.

The film appears to be directed by an experienced director rather than a newcomer because it has all the signs of intelligence in it. It is very common to have flaws or faulty loopholes in mystery movies, but this one shows no signs of error although, there are some mysteries that remain unsolved in the movie.

The use of small details like signs, words, sounds, etc. plays a very important role in adding to the meaning of the story and it also helps the audience to follow with what’s going on in the film. Another positive aspect of the movie is the subtle and dry comedy that appears every once in a while. It lightens the mood of the audience amid all the trauma and terror.

The background score by Salim – Sulaiman and cinematography by Santosh Thundiyil need to be applauded. Besides the direction, these are the two major elements that make the audience grab their seats.

Ajay Devgan emerges as the winner of the movie, despite of having a small role. His remarkable performance is sure to be admired by the moviegoers. There couldn’t be another actor who could perform this role with more accuracy.

John Abraham suits the role well. Simple, sober and to-the-point! John clearly proves himself as an awesome actor. No place for criticism here!

Vivek Oberoi seems to have taken the challenge of playing Dev very well. He makes his presence felt. Not bad at all!

Lara Dutta and Esha Deol don’t get much to do but are acceptable in what they do.
Vishal Malhotra and Kushal Punjabi are capable of performing!

All in all, Kaal can undoubtedly be considered as a different film bringing a revolution to the Indian cinema (after Black). But the film should not be called an absolute mystery because it tends to divert on a superstitious side. Nevertheless, the movie is worth a watch. Not bad, Soham, not bad at all!

*** out of *****