Queen Gujariya Song Video Kangana Ranaut

Here is the latest song from Queen. Kangana Ranaut seems to be playing a very interesting character here and having a fun ride. Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Hayden also star in this film directed by Vikas Bahl.

Enjoy!

Ye Ishq Ishq hai My Review Dedh Ishqiya

Director Abhishek Chaubey

Starring Naseerudin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, Manoj Pahwa, Vijay Raaz

Ishq ne Ghalib nikamma kar diya, warna hum bhi aadmi the kaam ke. This line from Ghalib's sher pretty much describes the escapades of adorable Khalu (Naseer) and Babban (Arshad Warsi).

Ishqiya was a riot. Raw, sexy, funny, cool, crazy. The characters of Khalu and Babban were etched with love and detailing. Their chemistry crackling. I had a ball watching them fall in love and lose their self and sense. And Vidya Balan, what a hearty and uninhibited performance.

Dedh Ishqiya picks up the opening from where the last one ended. Babban is looking for Khalu who has made good with the precious necklace and now to save his "Gilli" (ahahahahaha) he needs to get it back. His hunt takes him to Mahmoodabad in Awadh. Steeped in shairo-shayari, old crumbling Havelis, adab and aadabs, muqarrars and mausiqui and the lingering sounds of Thumri and Dadra. This is the city of nawabs and Begum Para (Madhuri) is looking for a Shair to marry, as per the wishes of her husband, the Late Nawab.

The story then is of Khalu jaan wooing the begum in his inimitable style and swoony baritone speaking chaste urdu, he had lost her decades back but is determined to get her this time. He makes Babban forget his anger and grudges and together they let their hearts take them on another adventure, with its twists and turns and "chutiyapaa" as they fondly call it. Add to this Madhuri Dixit who can out dance heroines half her age and a lusty Huma Qureshi as Muniya her confidante and much more, who uses her curves like a rattle to woo Babban. Vijay Raaz as MLA Jaan Mohammad is the one to look out for as he tries hard to be nawabi to get Begum Para who he has been eyeing and sighing for. The madness increases with Manoj Pahwa as the poet Noor Mohammad Italvi, with an Italian mummy to boot. Vijay Raaj needs to be seen more on the big screen and I fervently hope this film gets him some meaty roles in the future.

Vishal Bhardwaj uses urdu as his preferred language for love, poetry, lust, deceit and humor and uses it sharply. I can almost visualize him chuckling while penning the tongue firmly in cheek dialogues.

Abhishek Chaubey chooses his styles ranging from the nautch girl films Bollywood (reminded me of Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan) while the climax reminded me of the gun toting mayhem of Tarantino and Roderiguez. He creates a world where nothing is what it seems to be. Everyone is hidden behind a mask they have put on to get what they desire. Another delicious and daring layer of the movie is the relationship Begum Para and Muniya share (can not tell more).

Now coming to where the film disappoints. A film like this needed a stellar musical score, sadly the songs are a let down. The classical originals used in a few places do far more justice. Madhuri Dixit is lovely no doubt about it, but does she fit in the role of a pan chewing, urdu spewing Begum, not entirely. She is unmatched in her dance, special mention of the one choreographed by Pandit Birju Maharaj, but the lehza and command is somewhere missing. I also wish there was more of Khalu-Babban madness that one saw in Ishqiya. The film truly engages when they are on screen together.

End Note : Dedh Ishqiya is a mizaaj, a mood. You get transported to a world you may not be a part of, but if you can open yourself to its luscious labyrinth, you will be suitably satisfied.

I have given it 1/2 a point extra for just being such a film, away from the usual cacophony, a chance to breathe,..

My Verdict 3/5

Highway Patakha Guddi Song Imtiaz Ali, Alia Bhatt, Randeep Hooda

Here is Patakha Guddi song for Imtiaz Ali's next Highway.

I am definitely curious about the film because of Imtiaz Ali, though not so excited about Alia Bhatt, Yet. The film has an interesting pairing of Alia with older Randeep Hooda.

A. R Rahman, Irshad Kamil and the Nooran Sisters in Patakha Guddi

Enjoy

Queen London Thumakda Song Video Kangna Ranaut Rajkummar Rao

Really liking the way the film is unfolding through its trailer and now this infectious Punjabi song. I had loved Kangana in Tanu Weds Manu and I have a feeling more of the same vivacity will be visible in Queen too.

Director Vikas Bahl who debuted with Chillar Party, a kiddie film now delves into a new territory. The exciting part for me is the woman oriented subject, of a bride taking off on a solo honeymoon trip post the cancelling of her wedding. Interesting.

Enjoy!

My Review Dhoom 3 Three much Hogaya!

Director  Vijay Krishna Acharya

Starring  Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Jackie Shroff

Firstly those who have enjoyed Dhoom and Dhoom 2, continue reading.

Secondly Aamir fans continue reading.

Thirdly Katrina fans continue reading.

Ok, so for those who are still reading, the latest and technologically the most superior edition of the megabucks Dhoom franchise is here. The chor police game continues here too and this time we have Aamir Khan playing the super chor.

Set in Chicago, Dhoom 3 is the story of Sahir Khan (Aamir) who lost his magician and illusionist father (Jackie) 25 years ago. His father committed suicide in front of little Sahir's eyes as the bank refused to extend their loan to continue the Great Indian Circus, his father's dream. Now its Sahir's biggest achievement, as it runs shows to a packed house. He also is the elusive bank robber leaving his trade-mark joker mask and a taunting message in Hindi, who the Chicago police has been trying to nab unsuccessfully. Will the Dhoom duo ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) and Ali (Uday Chopra) be able to catch Sahir is what the film is all about. Seems like a legit story. Add to it Katrina Legs Kaif. Should be a fun ride. And there are bikes, chases, trapeze etc etc etc.

But what could have been a delicious heist film, what with intense Aamir and the easy banter which AB and UC shared in the earlier two editions, turns out to be a long, dragging, convenience ridden, anything goes kind of fare.

Aamir does have some moments, specially in the second half, but then beyond a point his super intense act (read look ma I can do this too!) takes away from the easy fun Dhoom is supposed to be. He is the film considering others get very little screen time, and even when they are there, they seem disinterested. Barring a few fun lines which Uday Chopra gets and frankly does justice too, the scowling Abhishek and even the pure hotness of the dance-mein-special-appearance Katrina do not add anything to the film.

The bikes, the chases have all been seen before. Some stunts though brilliantly shot by the veteren Sudeep Chatterjee are so unbelievable, specially the bike turning into a boat and turning into a bike again had the audience guffawing loudly. What I would give marks to is the production design. Lavish and extravagant.

One can see the effort to lend an emotional base to the film with Aamir's character and story, but it somehow does not work, mainly because Aamir just doesn't work as a negative lead. His attempts at bad-assery fall below the mark. There is of course this big twist pre-interval which I can not share here. He has worked hard and it shows, but the script falters and he falters with it.

I said it is technologically superior, but logically, lesser said the better.

Finally, two things which could have made this film more watchable, one a shorter run time, and a good music score. The music is way below average. Pritam really lets down the film.

Now here is what 5 college students I met after watching the film had to say : Time pass hai, Aamir kee hai so must watch, Katrina deserves 1 full star, but only watch in a sasta ticket.

I leave you with this thought!

My Verdict  2.5/5