The first look of Kartik Calling Kartik is out. The film has Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in lead, directed by Vijay Lalwani and produced by Excel Entertainment.
First Look : Farhan Akhtar & Deepika Padukone starrer Kartik Calling Kartik (poster)
Posted: December 29, 2009 by moifightclub in cinemaTags: Deepika Padukone, Excel Entertainment, Farhan Akhtar, first look, Kartik calling Kartik, poster, Vijay Lalwani
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First Look : My Name Is Khan Song Promo (Sajdaa)
Posted: December 27, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, first look, News, songs & videosTags: first look, karan Johar, lyrics, music, My Name is Khan, Niranjan Iyengar, promo, sajdaa, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, song
The first song promo of Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan is out. Sajdaa. Lyrics by Niranjan Iyengar (wow) and music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Check it out!
29 musical notes of 2009 – the good, the bad and the fuglies!
Posted: December 27, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, News, songs & videos, ThoughtsTags: 2009, 99, A R Rahman, Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahani, Aladin, Amit Trivedi, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Arziyaan, Ashutosh Gowariker, Atif, best and worst, Cheeni Kum, Chintuj, Couples Retreat, Delhi 6, Delhi Destiny, Dhen Tedan, Dulha Mil Gaya, Gulaal, Gulzar, Himesh Reshammiya, Imtiaz Ali, Jaideep Sahni, Kaminey, Kylie Minogue, Mohit Chauhan, Paa, Pakho ko, Piyush Mishra, Prasson Joshi, Rekha Bhardwaj, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, songs, Swanand Kirkire, video, Vishal Dadlani
Its that time of the year when we love making those lists. The best, the worst and the top ten. We sat down with some of our favourite music in non-stop loop and made our list of the good, the bad and fuglies. Whatever caught our attention, from every possible extreme.
1. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not – We had Himesh Reshammiya in non-stop loop! He had Rekha Bhardwaj for company, but this Himesh is all new. Check it out, if you still havent!
2. Cuss Word Converter – Give a cuss word to him and it will never be the same again. The reason why Gul-still-Czar! Add Vishal’s vocals and you have the best title song of the year! Meri aarzoo kamini, mere khwab bhi kaminey, ek dil se dosti thi, yeh huzoor bhi kaminey!
3. Whats In a Name Song – Earlier they had no names. It was kabootar ja ja ja and atriya pe lotan kabutar re! Rahman and Prasoon Joshi made sure that we all googled Masakalli. And you are still wondering whats in a name, that too of a dove!
4. Religion Converter Song – It seems that A R Rahman is hell bent on making sure that we go for religion conversion soon. First it was Piya haaji ali, then Khwaja mere khwaja and this year he gave us Arziyaan. If I ever convert, blame it on Rahman, only Rahman. For cheap thrills, we still try to count the number of times “maula” is there in the song. Whats your count ?
5. Killer One Song – Shankar Ehsaan Loy had the complete album, Amit Trivedi killed them with just ek gaana called ek taara!
6. New Genrae – Piyush Mishra invented a new genrae of mujra, polticial mujra! Jaise door desh ke tower me ghus jaye re aeroplane. Gulaal. Now our only worry is if he can be denied USA visa for putting 9/11 in a mujra.
7. Legends Should Retire – Dont attack us! But if this is what we get, legends should remain as legends. Illayaraja’s music did little for Cheeni Kum and it was the same for Paa. Except the theme tune nothing worked in Paa. The udi mudi judi or whatever it is, doesnt stay even for few seconds! or May be legends should never work with their fanboys!
8. Song ONLY for the Big Screen – It proved us wrong. Dhan tedan! Its only for the big screen, in a dark theatre. We saw it once. We went again. Watching it on tv, we were wondering why has Vishal shot a song inside a nightclub in such unimaginative way. We saw it on the big screen and ate all our words, twice!
9. Musical Aag of The Year – Is Ashutosh Gowariker’s music sense complete zero ? Was it all Rahman ? Like his film, the music CD was quite a fat one packed with 13 forgettable songs! And shot in similar way! Is this the same man who shot yeh jo desh hai tera & khwaja mere khwaja ?
10. Music That Was Hit in Fantasyland – The album was hit in twittosphere but shit otherwise. Aladin. The cast and the crew went on overdrive with their tweets but as Time Out’s Nandini Ramnathan wrote, it was all gone in sixty seconds!
11. Vishal Dadlani must be the only rock-star who writes nursery rhymes. Have you heard the “hey baby, you may be” whatever shit it is! But he can put his vocals to great use. Kurbaan hua had our Rocky in full throttle!
12. No Pun Intended Song – Pocket me rocket hai, pocket me. As a friend said, it sounds like a great jingle for sex toys.
13. Cheap-est Thrill-est Song – Only for Adults! Bold and bitchy! Dev D. Courtesy lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya. Pyaar, emosanal atyachaar, bitch and (w)hooooore – all at one go!
14. Best Installation Art in a song – Chandni chowk came close to New York, Gau Mata was near Gucci and we had our eyes wide open because Dil gira daftan.
15. Mohit Chauhan can do a masakalli and melancholy with equal ease! Can we now spare him! Why only rona dhona senti menti songs?
16. Best of 2009 – Bunch of kids got together in an “Audio Garage” and delivered the album of the year and the love anthem of our generation. Dev D. Music director, lyricist, singers – all new. Amit Trivedi, Amitabh Bhattacharya and the gang! ( If Rahman and Bhardwaj dont deliver, who will. So, would not put them here).
17. A R Rahman gave us a musical note for boo boo. Its called Buuloooo.
18. Best Closing Notes of the Year – Check out the last 2 mins of Rehna tu! Pure bliss. Can someone enlighten us what instrument it is.
19. Underrated Songs of the Year – Pankho ko from Rocket Singh – Salesman Of The Year and Delhi Destiny from 99. Everything else gets so much overplay that the joy of discovering a good song is almost dead. Jaideep delivers one of the best lines of the year…..uljhe nahi to kaise suljhoge….bikhre nahi to kaise nikhroge.
20. Imtiaz Ali is going for formula in his music too. One punjabi bhangra for closing credit, one peppy number with english words, one sad song in Mohit or Raahat’s voice and blah blah! Partner in crime – Pritam.
21. Weirdest Words of the Year – Bhangra bistar! Courtesy – Jaideep Sahni.
22. Wannabe BPL Rock Album of the Year – London Dreams.
23. Worst Musical Import of the Year – Kylie Minogue with chiggy wiggie! whatever that means.
24. Worst Musical Export of the Year – Rahman with Couples Retreat. Why, O Dear Lord, why ?
25. Self-Flagellation Song of the Year – Bebo main bebo!
26. Musical Sucess Party of the Year – Dulha Mil Gaya! Yes, they threw a party to celebrate its musical success. Who is listening ?
27. Jingles of the Year – dil titli…dil titli….kabhi yaadon ka…kabhi sapno ka and Yeh kis pyaari hifazat me ho befikri ki haalat hai..yaara o yaara. First one is by Swanand Kirkire and second by Gulzar.
28. Few things that never change – Atif still singing out of tune, here, there, everywhere. But its still working…tu jaane na ( Ajab Prem ki Ghajab Kahani )…nobody knows why and how! Confession – we also love it!
29. Cinematic Homage Song of the Year – Akira Kurosawa from Chintuji. Its a riot…Kapola kapola! Listen carefully and see how many filmmakers you can spot!
Coming up next is filmy fuglies of the year!
PS. BPL – Below the Poverty Line.
The Superheroes of RajKumar Hirani – They came, we saw, they conquered!
Posted: December 26, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, News, Thoughts, writingTags: 3 Idiots, boman irani, Parikshit Shahni, Rajkumar Hirani
On second thoughts, Superhero might not be the right term for them. They are Super-Human! Hirani’s Humans.
Finally saw Raj Kumar Hirani’s new film 3 Idiots. The feeling is “been there, seen that” but as long as it works, all is well. Its as endearing and as entertaining as a RajKumar Hirani film should be.
Munnabhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots – Three films. Critical accalim. Box office blockbusters. The Master of Feel-good cinema! Cent percent success rate, a rare feat these days. But it also seems that Hirani has found his own formula – a false catharsis for middle class where his Superheroes find quickfix solutions to many big and small problems.
We sat down to rackle our brains and figured out dozen pointers for Hirani and his superheroes. Let us know if you agree or not.
1. He wears his underwear always under, never outside.
2. Even his krypton is all inside, nothing to worry outside.
3. He comes with a superhuman virtue (jadu ki jhappi, gandhigiri, aal izz well) that slowly transforms the world around him.
4. He lands up in a world that he doesnt belong to or is not comfortable in (medical school/radio station/engineering college) but makes sure that everyone else is comfortable in that world.
5. The biggest challenge for the Superhero is to change the heart of SuperVillain. No kill thrill, only dil ka parivartan. 100 percent guarantee, the SuperVillain will be Boman Irani, only the make-up will change.
6. The SuperVillain becomes bigger challenge because he will have a gorgeous daughter who will fall in love with the Superhero and will also deliver the final punch for daddy dearest’s heart change.
7. Hirani’s Superhero will not fly or stop a train but he will alternately switch his work with two specific purpose – pull your heartstrings & tickle your funny bone!
8. He will never face any problem that is threat to Planet Earth but he is the master when it comes to middle class dilemmas. Career choice, pension, loan, health issues, housing and whatever else you can think of!
9. He will land up be in the middle of many mother-father-son stories and will use his superpower to make them understand their mistakes. 75% chances are the father will be Parikshit Sahni. And the music will give you the exact cue for that redemption!
10. Medical miracles and chemical lochas will happen in his world. He can get a baby delivery done through vacuum pump and can bring a man back to life from vegetative state. He doesnt know how and why but he can deliver.
11. There is nothing grey in his world. Its all black and white!
12. And believe it or not, Hirani wanted Shah Rukh Khan to be Munnabhai. He also wanted Shah Rukh Khan to be Rancho. Arent we happy that some real miracles do happen!
Will Mr Hirani deliver something new next time ? This is all good but all deja vu! When there are not even ten directors who can deliver, if not Hirani, whom do we expect from ? After all, he is the man who cracked that magic called Lage Raho Munnabhai!
Sirjee, dum lagake haiiisha! You have done it, you can do it! Check if you remember…
PS – Am also bit biased for 3 Idiots because finally a hindi film hero (Rancho) lands up with my dream job at a dream destination. Never expected this one to happen!
First Look : Gurinder Chadha’s It’s A Wonderful Afterlife (trailer)
Posted: December 26, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cast & crew, cinema, first look, News, songs & videos, Story / Plot / SynopsisTags: first look, Goldy Notay, Gurinder Chadha, Its A Wonderful Afterlife, plot, Sally Hawkins, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Shabana Azmi, story, synopsis, trailer
The first trailer of Gurinder Chadha’s It’s A Wonderful Afterlife is out. The film is going to have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. With Shabana Azmi in the lead, it also stars Sally Hawkins, Goldy Notay and Sendhil Ramamurthy. Have a look.
Its a Wonderful Afterlife is a comedy, about an Indian mother who takes her obsession with marriage into the world of serial murder. Its billed as My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets Shaun of the Dead.
For story/plot/synopsis of the film, click here.
VOTD : From Leaving Home – the Life & Music of Indian Ocean
Posted: December 26, 2009 by moifightclub in cinemaTags: Asheem Chakravarty, Cartwheel Features, Indian Ocean, Jaideep Varma
Its more than 24 hours and its still sounds unbelieveable that one of the members of the band is not with us anymore. May be because the voice is so close to us, at the click of a button or mouse. Have been listening to Indian Ocean since morning. So, here is the video of the day – song excerpt from the film Leaving Home – the Life & Music of Indian Ocean. Its directed by Jaideep Varma and produced by Cartwheel Features. Hopefully it will get a theatrical release next year.
Indian Ocean’s Asheem Chakravarty passed away
Posted: December 25, 2009 by moifightclub in News, songs & videosTags: Asheem Chakravarty, coma, dead, Indian Ocean
Terrible terrible news! Christmas was never so black. An hour or so back (2:15 pm), Asheem Chakravarty, singer and percussionist of our favourite band Indian Ocean, passed away.
In october 2009, Asheem suffered a heart attack at the Doha airport on the last leg of Indian Ocean’s US and Middle East tour. And then he went into coma. In the last few days, he condition was better and there was news of him slowly recovering from coma. But it seems his condition was still critical. And nobody ever expected this. RIP.
And here is what we will all miss….video from one of the last concerts where Asheem performed his famous Kandissa alaap. The video and audio quality is not good but those who know their music, well its Indian Ocean.
First Look : Dibakar Banerjee’s Love Sex Aur Dhokha (trailer)
Posted: December 25, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cast & crew, cinema, first look, News, songs & videosTags: Dibakar Banerjee, digital, first look, Love Sex Aur Dhokha, LSD, promo, trailer
Fanboys of Khosla, Khurana, Lucky and Bangali, the wait is finally over. Here it is, the first trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s digital drama Love Sex Aur Dhokha. Will camera never be the same again ?
And here are few links, you must read. Click here to know the story details of Love Sex Aur Dhokha and click here for all the philosophy of kamre me camera!
Film Reviews : 3 Idiots
Posted: December 24, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, film review, News, reviewsTags: 3 Idiots, aamir khan, Anand Vaishnav, Anupama Chopra, boman irani, Buzz18, CNN IBN, ET, film reviews, Gaurav Malani, HT, India Today, Indiafm, Indian Express, Kareena Kapoor, Kaveree Bamzai, Mayank Shekhar, Nandini Ramnath, NDTV, Nikhat Kazmi, Omi Vaidya, R Madhavan, Raj Kumar Hirani, raja sen, Rajeev Masand, rediff, review, Sharman Joshi, Shubhra Gupta, Taran Adarsh, Time Out, TOI, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Raj Kumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots is here! So, all is well or not so well ? Looks like its a divided house. It has Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and Omi Vaidya in the the lead. Here are some of the early reviews….
Raja Sen (Rediff) – This isn’t a bad film, though. By which I mean it conjures up a few moments, it will doubtless make some people cry, and every now and then we glimpse some heart. Yet it hurts to see that this is traditional Bollywood masala schlock, with scenes calculated to tickle and to evoke sympathy. It’s not awful at all, but since when did ‘not bad’ become good? Dr Feelgood doesn’t make the cut this time, and we need to measure him by the high bar his previous excellence has set — by which degree this is a whopper of a disappointment – 2/5
Gaurav Malani (ET) – The film redefines Idiot as ‘I do it on my own terms’. After watching the film, you won’t mind being certified as an idiot. If you still don’t approve of the film, you are a certified cynic. 3 Idiots is one of the most entertaining films of the decade – 5/5
Anand Vaishnav (Buzz18) – 3 Idiots is a happy film with a positive message. But you never feel for or root for its characters. Releasing in the festive season, this film will deliver truckloads of laughter, but might not satisfy the expectations of watching an Aamir Khan-Rajkumar Hirani film. It’s just another feel good, time pass watch – 3/5
Taran Adarsh (Indiafm) – On the whole, 3 Idiots easily ranks amongst Aamir, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s finest films. Do yourself and your family a favour: Watch 3 Idiots. It’s emotional, it’s entertaining, it’s enlightening. The film has tremendous youth appeal and feel-good factor to work in a big way – 4.5/5
Kaveree Bamzai (India Today) – Mr Hirani, Mahatma, we bow to you. Aamir, we think you’ll make a great HRD Minister. And yes, a word for the man who produced it as he did the Munnabhais. More power to you, Vidhu Vinod Chopra. We know now why you speak so much, so long, and so loudly. It’s because movies such as these can silence everyone else – 5/5
Nandini Ramnath (Time Out) – The message is a bit mixed, since the movie ultimately celebrates achievement. Given how Ranchchod ends up, it’s clear that whether you’re self-taught or schooled, you’ll remain an idiot if you aren’t also talented to begin with – 2/5
Mayank Shekhar (HT) – Before 3 Idiots on screen, you still don’t feel like the fourth idiot in the theatre. That’s a non-Bollywood relief. This is the sort of movie you’ll take home with a smile and a song on your lips, unless the hype has entirely messed up with your expectations – 3.5/5
Since Anupama Chopra is married to Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Mayank Shekhar has reviewed the film for NDTV this friday.
Shubhra Gupta (Indian Express) – It makes the point, but not as magically as it could have, given Hirani’s unique gift of building extraordinary moments out of the ordinary. ‘3 Idiots’ was good in parts, but it didn’t blow me away – 3/5
Aniruddha Guha (DNA) – Even as you have come to accept Khan’s genius at ensuring a good product for audiences every time, this one is a Rajkumar Hirani show all the way. And it becomes easy to say that because even if you take Khan out of the equation, the film would probably make a similar impact – 4/5
Nikhat Kazmi (TOI) – The high point of the film is the fact that director Rajkumar Hirani says so much, and more, without losing his sense of humour and the sheer lightness of being. The film is a laugh riot, despite being high on fundas – 4.5/5
Rajeev Masand (CNN IBN) – An earnest but calculated effort that runs, but never flies. Watch it anyway, because it’s the season to be jolly, and good laughs are guaranteed – 3/5
Whats your take ? Where do you stand between 2 and 5 ?
WTF : Who is doing the maths for Star Plus’ Music Ka Maha Muqabla ?
Posted: December 24, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, gossipmongers, News, shit, songs & videos, television, WTFTags: Himesh, Music Ka Maha Muqabla, Shaan, Star Plus
Because he or she needs to be fired now! Dont belive us, check out the video from 5:22.
We dont follow any of these maha-muqabla or maha-sangram but a good friend mailed us this one and we could not understand the maths. If you cant play the video, here is what the anchor says….
Final round se pahle Shaan ki team thi 81 points par aur Himesh’s Warriors thi 78 points par… THREE points ka difference.
Shaan’s Strikers ka is round ke baad final score hai 122 points. Himesh ke honge isse kam ya jyada?
Is round me Himesh ko mile hain 43 points. Jiska matlab hai unka final total hai 123.5 points aur aaj ke winner hain Himesh’s Warriors. WTF! 78+43 = 121 or 123.5 ??
This doesn’t need a Maha Maths but the show declared Himesh as Winners! Can someone connect the missing link!
F.i.g.h.t C.l.u.b 