Ki and Ka movie review: Kareena’s character is spot on, Arjun is victim of confusion
AThe problem is the film’s unwillingness to go the mile and really explore what that ‘nikamma’ could do to the male ego. Ka, poor fellow, is a victim of confusion. He may say he wants to be like his mummy. He may adorn his wrist with a ‘mangalsutra’, hoho, but has no problem in using his legs to kick louts. He is shown hosting kitty parties and urging fat aunties into shape: huge stereotypes, dear director and writer, connecting all your jolly housewives and ‘kitties’, and stay-at-home ladies and bulges; tsk. When Ka is not doing all of the above, he is busy wheeling his trike (yes, trike) up and down certain heavy-traffic bearing Delhi roads – these are roads, any Dilliwala will tell you, where only trucks and buses and cars carrying passengers will traverse. Couldn’t they find a residential colony?
Ki is better drawn. The director is an ad man, so Kareena’s character is spot on. She plays it familiar but is svelte and lively enough. The office is just so, but I could not shake off the feeling that the Ka-Ki home was basically an overdressed set.
Plus, Arjun and Kareena give off precious little steam, despite all the canoodling on display. That takes some off the edge of the couple. Or is all that sibling-like matter-of-factness a thing these days? And then there is the incessant chatter about men and women, and this is what ‘they’ do, and this is what ‘they’ must not do. All too message-y.
Good to see the premise– send a woman out, keep a man in, and reverse gender expectations- on screen: it just needed to have been sharper and deeper.
Salman Khan and Khandaan meet Arpita's baby boy Ahil
Salman Khan along with the entire Khandaan and their close friends were seen at Hinduja hospital in Mumbai where his younger sister Arpita Khan gave birth to a baby boy on March 30. This is Arpita and Aayush's first baby and they have named their li'l one Ahil. Salman was seen kissing his newborn nephew in one of the pictures uploaded on Instagram with Arpita smiling. First pics of the baby boy with his maternal and paternal grandparents were shared by uncle Atul Agnihotri on Instagram. The Khans including Sohail Khan, wife Seema, Amrita Arora and Malaika Arora Khan's son were also there. Seen here Salman Khan waves to waiting photogs as he leaves after meeting Arpita. (Source: Varinder Chawla/Instagram)
Whether you have a strong penchant for films that fall in the supernatural genre, romantic comedies or ordinary action projects, films that come with the core concept - good triumphing over evil, and inspirational messages embedded in them invariably win huge applause and find several takers.
Diljit Dosanjh's latest outing 'Ambarsariya' is impressive as it puts romance, humour, optimism and nationalistic fervour to good use and offer a complete experience to the fans.
The film revolves around Diljit aka Ambarsariya who is a RAW agent in the garb of a life insurance agent. Deputed on a mission to save Home Minister's life, he can't afford to take any clue non-seriously. According to the information available to RAW, the Home Minister will be killed by drug mafia on April 13. And Diljit does virtually everything to chase his suspects and draw strategies to avert drug mafia's plan. The interest with which he does his job is understandable from the applause he gets from boss (Gul Panag) and senior colleague Navneet Kaur Dhillon.
While he is a thorough professional, he is also a true charmer, which is why he is the star of the film. Impressing a girl may seem difficult to others, but it isn't as hard as it seems for Diljit.
He makes girls laugh, makes them feel beautiful, and believe that they are the only woman in the world worth speaking to. But next moment, he is off to the next woman.
While Diljit wins every girl's wrath initially, he manages to get their attention by doing simple things and uses the process of falling in love as a mystery. He doesn't miss even a single opportunity to showcase his unique talents and resources.
He sets the tone for this comedy thriller. He is incredibly understated as the RAW agent, who is invariably thinking on his feet, and it is fun to watch him take on the goons single-handedly.
Built from a gripping script that's convincing on plot, the film comes with hilarious dialogues and crackling chemistry - particularly the one Diljit shares with kid Jaanu.
What makes the film incredible is how Diljit infuses humour into the most tense scenes, giving us a thriller that's both unpredictable and enjoyable. As Diljit tries to complete his mission, we are introduced to a string of funny characters that bring something new to the palette.
Actress Gul Panag as RAW officer is neither ruthless nor unpredictable. While Gul instructs Diljit to complete the mission, she plays a docile wife who carries household chores in personal life.
Thankfully, dependable performances by Gurpreet Ghuggi, Ranbir Rana, Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Monic Gill and Lauren Gottileb keep the viewers consistently engaged. Navneet doesn't pretend to be a strict, horrible boss at a life insurance company, gets the tone perfect. Lauren looks convincing as Canada-returned documentary filmmaker. However, her Punjabi accent isn't completely flawless. Monica Gill is quick to take digs at Diljit and quite impressive at it.
This one sequence which begins with Diljit turning a Yoga instructor and ends with Ranbir Rana-Gurpreet Ghuggi's tiff liven up the story, as does a group of kids taking jabs at the protagonist.
The cinematography - with aerial shots of Amritsar - deserves a mention. This slick, fast-paced comic thriller delivers what it promises to offer. It never reveals all its cards at once.
In addition to fleshed-out characters and a realistic plot, the twisted ending to the perfectly interweaved storyline and screenplay (by Dheeraj Ratan) makes 'Ambarsariya' a must watch. The climax - featuring Diljit who talks about Udham Singh's motivation to kill perpetrators of Jalianwala Bagh in Amritsar - is well shot. Since the killing of the modern-day Michael O'Dwyer is executed by kid Jaanu it stands for a much powerful message. The message it sends out is about how the power lies within the hands of the young generation of Punjab to annihilate those who are a threat to its peace and prosperity.
Goa is the new north India for the Hindi film industry. Filmmakers know the formula: Sinister-looking foreigners, local gangsters wearing floral shirts, drug trafficking and bars with Russian boards. All they need to throw in is one or two peppy dance numbers and slow motion action sequences. And yes, that old Goa church is mandatory. Mix the ingredients according to your choice and you’re ready with another morally upright, vengeful hero ready to take on the world. The director’s job gets even more defined if he is a fan of Korean films or secretly loves Jason Bourne.
Kabir Ahlawat (John Abraham) likes body-hugging suits and runs a pawn show in Goa. Anna (a super sultry Nathalia Kaur) and her daughter Nayomi (Diya Chalwad) are his neighbours, but drugs are ruining their lives. Brothers Kevin (Nishikant Kamat) and Luke Ferreira (Teddy Maurya) are the force behind this racket, and they won’t let go of their empire at any cost. As expected, the little child gets trapped in the middle of this chaos and all hell breaks loose.
Is it just me or you also are reminded of Leon The Professional (1994)? You’re still getting settled in your seat while watching lovey-dovey wife Rukshida (Shruti Haasan) pouting with Kabir in Seychelles, and it begins abruptly. The moment Kabir lands on a car’s bonnet like a true Batman fan, you know what you are up to.
Here’s a child who loves nail art, a club dancer mother and a man with no apparent history. Basically, a fast and furious guy has stood up to the dreaded traffickers for reasons extremely personal, but can a predictable, video game-inspired actioner hold your attention for 130-minutes? Looks like a daunting task after the first 30 minutes.
There are moments when you see director Kamat bringing out a different side of the gangsters. In one of the most captivating scenes of Rocky Handsome, we see local don Maanto sadistically slapping Kevin, and the latter not flinching a bit. He spits blood only after everybody leaves the scene and the ordeal is over. The bad guy’s grit is visible. But then, it all goes in vein when too much focus gets attached to choreographing a Kill Bil-style action sequence with one person against the whole army. And, you know how weird it looks when in the middle of a showdown everybody throws their weapon away and resorts to a fistfight. They don’t forget to tear apart their own shirts. In short, masala takes over the centre-stage.
Some slow motion long shots are worth watching, especially those taken in the rain. But how can these supplement for the lack of a coherent theme?
Abraham’s Kabir is a silent and strong guy who cannot paddle a rehashed film forward just on his own. Madras Café and Force gave him the chance to explore a similar territory but those roles were way more nuanced. Here, too many players make his stroll bumpy. Luke, Maantu and other over-the-top gangsters simply stop you from taking the proceedings seriously. Goa isn’t Mexico.
A great affection for drama and theatrics dilutes the most interesting parts of the film: The inside view of the drugs business in Goa. Just when you start noticing the detailed research, it again goes back to illogical bloodshed and miming, over hyped assassins.
Shanker Raman’s breathtaking cinematography or Sharad Kelkar’s supporting hands are not expected to rescue an average film. There is a limit to putting the guns and goons to task, no? And just how much of Abraham’s murderous rage can you tolerate? But who is to blame for the weak storyline? Abraham himself is the producer of the film.
Rocky Handsome may seem a jumbled up version of Abraham to some, and this is the third time he is playing Kabir. Too much of self-introspection and alter ego, eh?
Abraham … err … Rocky Handsome is a very average film with some finely executed action sequences on display. But, make no mistake: Don’t expect anything more from this film.
Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Amy Adams
Rating: 2/5
The most difficult thing about all this is accepting the hard fact that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice simply isn’t a good movie. But once that hurdle has been crossed, it’s as if the floodgates have opened. Suddenly, nothing is sacred. All your hopes and dreams were destroyed an hour ago in a giant CG fireball and it left you angrier than a recently orphaned Bruce Wayne.
Batman v Superman is not so much a superhero movie as it is a story about two mamma’s boys measuring the length of their capes, finding that they disagree, and proceeding to poke each other with threats of ‘you wanna go first?’ for a solid two-and-a-half hours.
Don’t get me wrong: The film has its moments, but there comes a point when you can’t justify it to yourself any longer. There is only so much grim brooding one movie can accommodate, and Ben Affleck uses that quota up in the very first scene, which, either on purpose or by complete fluke, foreshadows the self-contradictory nature of this movie.
To go forward we must first revisit 2013, the year this movie’s predecessor Man of Steel came out. Its 45-minute action finale that destroyed half a city and left thousands dead was controversial. Perpetual Boy Scout Superman’s decision to make out with Lois Lane, literally against the backdrop of murder and chaos, was met with quite a few raised eyebrows. Director Zack Snyder promised to address that violence in this movie; a decision I’m convinced was an afterthought, one that struck him two seconds after the realisation that he had, indeed, gone overboard with the mayhem after all.
We open with Bruce Wayne hightailing it to a Metropolis that inconveniently finds itself in the middle of an alien duel. He has friends there, colleagues and businesses that are in direct line of fire. He is chased by loud explosions and an even louder Hans Zimmer ft. Junkie XL score as he rushes to their rescue.
Snyder’s way of directly addressing the criticisms of the previous movie is by stranding you in the middle of the exact same scene in this one. Only this time, we are looking at it from a completely different perspective. The scene is effectively convincing: Not for one second do you doubt Bruce Wayne’s hatred towards Superman, and what caused it. His actions have just killed countless men, women and children. Of course Bruce would consider him a threat.
Unfortunately, this is where the movie peaks. And a wise man once said: It’s never good when a movie peaks in its first scene.
We jump ahead 18 months. Things are getting back to normal. Superman is being tried in a senate hearing for his part in a recent African fiasco. Lois Lane is pretending to be a Vice correspondent, mouthing off to discount Boko Haram warlords. Perry White (Clark’s editor at the Daily Planet) has suddenly turned into J Jonah Jameson, visualising the next big headline on an imaginary page in front of his face. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne has taken it upon himself to investigate Superman, for the first time cinematically, living up to the tag of ‘greatest detective in the world.’ Across town in Metropolis, the psychopathic Lex Luthor is arranging to have a recently unearthed chunk of Kryptonite (the mineral from Superman’s home planet that messes up his powers and plays the MacGuffin in this movie) imported.
Already, there are too many moving parts in this picture. In an effort to give due screen time to these disparate storylines, Snyder and writers Chris Terrio and David S Goyer can never really take their time fleshing out their characters. A lot of their legwork has already been done by history. Both the Superman and Batman origin stories are as well known as the tale of our independence. But Snyder gives you one anyway, probably in an attempt to give a twist later in the movie’s emotional impact. It doesn’t. No matter how much of it he decides to shoot in his trademark slow motion, it can’t help but feel unnecessary.
In a way, the needless inclusion of this scene sums up the rest of the film. Too much time is spent on building up to the clash of the titans, only for the movie to pull a fast one on you when ‘fight night’ finally rolls around. I’m being very careful about spoilers here, but let me put it this way: They didn’t leave much out in the trailers.
Oddly, despite being largely messy and mostly incoherent, the film moves at a rather brisk pace. It’s never dull, just disappointing. It feels clumsily edited, with plots remaining half-explored and scenes ending either too soon or lasting too long.
As I watched, for more than an hour, neither Bruce nor Clark spend any significant time as Batman or Superman, and as I tried to make sense of a pedestrian chase sequence that had no business being anything less than spectacular, considering it counted the Batmobile as the vehicle doing the chasing, I wondered: “Perhaps my expectations were too high.”
Batman v Superman is Zack Snyder’s worst film. And this comes from someone who absolutely adores Sucker Punch and considers both 300 and Watchmen to be minor classics. He was always reverential about comics. He treated these crazy characters with the respect that they deserve. But this is a joyless film, much too serious for its own good. Ignoring what was wrong with Man of Steel altogether, Snyder once again defaults to loud, unending, curiously isolated CGI action. What’s confusing is that this isn’t even his default setting.
Ben Affleck’s one note performance doesn’t help. Especially since he spends most of the movie as Bruce and not Batman. Henry Cavill manages to make Kal-El edgier this time, but in doing so, loses the character’s inherent humanity. Clark is supposed to be optimistic, not forlorn. He finds beauty in darkest places. But here, he just seems to be fighting a losing scowling battle against Affleck. Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan need not worry.
And then there’s Jesse Eisenberg’s categorically outrageous performance as Lex Luthor. You thought Gene Hackman and Kevin Spacey were deranged? You ain’t seen nothing yet. Eisenberg plays Luthor like a psychotic version of his Mark Zuckerberg character from The Social Network and it sticks out like Spider-Man in the Justice League.
Here’s a film that’ll leave both fans and casual moviegoers unsatisfied. And since it isn’t breaking any new ground story-wise, this is quite unforgivable, considering especially the excellent work Marvel is doing. I still can’t figure out how a movie that liberally takes from both Superman (Death of Superman) and Batman’s (The Dark Knight Returns) most famous comics arcs can be so misguided. But there you go.
The one bright spark, however, is Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. She seems perfect for the role and her solo movie is now just as high on my radar as Suicide Squad. But for Justice League, I’m officially worried.
Acceptance is the first step they say. I’ve accepted that Batman v Superman is not a good film. There are 11 steps more to go until I can put this disappointment behind me.
Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore quits after controversial comments
Raymond Moore has stepped down as CEO and tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open following controversial comments he made about women`s tennis, the tournament announced on Monday.
Moore provoked outrage a day earlier when he said top-level women`s players rode "on the coattails of the men" and were "very, very lucky" to have equal prize money.
The tennis world reacted strongly as world number one Serena Williams and all-time great Martina Navratilova rebuffed the statements and the ATP men`s tour formally denounced them.
Tournament owner Larry Ellison revealed the departure with a statement that both announced Moore`s resignation and championed the sport`s efforts toward equality.
"Nearly half a century ago, Billie Jean King began her historic campaign for the equal treatment of women in tennis," Ellison said. "What followed is an ongoing, multi-generational, progressive movement to treat women and men in sports equally.
"I`m proud to say that it is now a decade long tradition at our tournament at Indian Wells, and all the major tennis tournaments, to pay equal prize money to both the women and the men."
Among his comments, the 69-year-old South African also highlighted Canada`s Eugenie Bouchard and Spaniard Garbine Muguruza as being among the "very attractive prospects" on the WTA circuit, before explaining that they were "physically attractive and competitively attractive".
"If I was a lady player, I`d go down every night on my knees and thank God that Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal were born, because they have carried this sport," he said.
When reaction to his remarks flooded in, the former ATP Tour player quickly offered an apology but the damage had already been done.
Moore had only taken over as tournament director late last year when Steve Simon resigned to become chief executive of the WTA Tour.
"I would like to personally thank all the great women athletes who fought so hard for so many years in the pursuit of equal prize money in professional tennis," Ellison added.
"All of us here at the BNP Paribas Open promise to continue working with everyone to make tennis a better sport for everybody."
Actor John Abraham, who will next be seen in the Nishikant Kamat's upcoming film "Rocky Handsome", has unveiled his "first look" from the movie, where he can be seen toting a gun. John took to Twitter on Friday where he unveiled his first look and captioned the image: "Adrenaline redefined. Bringing you the First Look. Coming Soon. #RockyHandsome (sic)". "Rocky Handsome", which reunites John and Kamat after the 2011 film "Force", also stars Shruti Haasan and Nathalia Kaur. It will release on 25 March 2016.
The film's story revolves around a man who sets out to take vengeance against drug mafia after they take away an eight-year-old girl, with whom he shares a special bond
Salman Khan Breaks His 'No Night Shift' Rule For 'Sultan'
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who will be next seen playing a Haryanvi wrestler in YRF flick Sultan, is going out of his way for the shooting schedule, we hear.
We had recently reported that the Bhaijaan has reportedly kicked the bottle for the duration of the shoot and we have now learned that Sallu has also broken his 'no night shifts' rule for the film. For those who do not know this, Salman doesn't like to shoot at nights, but for Sultan, Salman has done away with this rule so that the shooting gets wrapped up on time.
Salman will be paired opposite Anushka Sharma in this film, which releases this Eid.
Happy Birthday Rani Mukerji: Top 10 roles of the Bengali beauty
'Black' (2005): You think of Rani, and the first movie that comes to mind is 'Black'. The nuances of the blind, mute and deaf girl that Rani caught and played could be done by nobody else. She made Michelle McNally her own.
'Mardaani' (2014): Rani Mukerji's last release 'Mardaani' outshone many male-centric movies. Such was the dynamism with which Rani played Shivani Shivaji Rao, that she was honoured and awarded at most of the events and ceremonies of 2014.
'Hum Tum' (2004): Another slew of awards fell into Rani's kitty, when she played the vivacious and fun-loving Rhea Prakash in Kunal Kohli's 'Hum Tum'. Bubbly, intelligent, stylish and yet with a good head on her shoulders, Ria was endearing and 'home' to the wanderlust Karan played by Saif Ali Khan. She also showed a mature distinct side of herself in the film when she essayed the role of a widow. Her crackling chemistry with Saif made the film a huge hit.
'Bunty Aur Babli' (2005): Rani's 'Babli' in 'Bunty Aur Babli' was connivingly cute. Conniving, for she conned people to earn a living, and cute because she was adorably cute in the movie. Her chemistry with Abhishek Bachchan was yet another high point of the movie.
'Veer Zaara' (2004): Rani Mukerji's portrayal of the young and wise lawyer Saamiya Siddiqui in the 2004 release 'Veer Zara' won hearts and awards alike. She was restrained yet powerful in her act.
'Saathiya' (2002): One of her earliest movies, 'Saathiya' showed Rani Mukerji in a light that took her to new heights. Rani played the role of Suhani Sharma opposite Vivek Oberoi. The film, which was a remake of Tamil film Alaipayuthey, told the tale of how a couple passionately in love with each other elope from home to be together.
'Yuva' (2004): Another iconic performance by Rani Mukerji in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Yuva’, where she played the role of a Bengali housewife while her husband Abhishek Bachchan was a goon in the film. Also starring Ajay Devgn, Esha Deol, Vivek Oberoi, Kareena Kapoor, Om Puri and Sonu Sood, ‘Yuva’ became a huge box office success. Rani walked away with the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress that year.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998): Rani is well remembered for her role as the sizzling hot Tina in Karan Johar’s blockbuster ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ along with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Her performance as the sweet, sexy and sophisticated principal's daughter who falls in love with the popular guy in college, earned her the first recognition of an 'actress'.
'No One Killed Jessica' (2011): Based on the real-life murder of Jessica Lal, Rajkumar Gupta’s ‘No One Killed Jessica’ featured Rani in the role of a feisty, determined news reporter, Meera Gaity, who helps the victim’s sister played by Vidya Balan get justice. The film was well-received and earned Rani rave reviews for the portrayal of the character.
'Laga Chunari Mein Daag': 'Laga Chunari Mein Daag' might have been a disaster at the Box Office but you can't overlook Rani Mukerji's portrayal of the jilted Vibhavari Sahay in this Pradeep Sarkar movie. Revolving around two small-town sisters having a hard time adjusting to life in the big city, this movie is worth a watch just for Rani.
When Nancy (Blake Lively) is attacked by a great white shark while surfing alone, she is stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills.
Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Leone to share screen space in Raees
Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Leone will be dancing on 'Qurbani's hit song 'Laila o Laila' which had originally featured Feroz Khan and Zeenat Aman.
After winning many a hearts with her wit and brave confrontations during a talk show, Sunny Leone has managed to bag the attention of filmmakers and actors. The latest actor to come in touch with Sunny Leone is superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will be seen dancing on the song ‘Laila O Laila’ in his upcoming film Raees.
After winning many a hearts with her wit and brave confrontations during a talk show, Sunny Leone has managed to bag the attention of filmmakers and actors. The latest actor to come in touch with Sunny Leone is superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will be seen dancing on the song ‘Laila O Laila’ in his upcoming film Raees.
The duo will be dancing on ‘Qurbani’s hit song ‘Laila o Laila’ which had originally featured Feroz Khan and Zeenat Aman.
Producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani acquired the rights to Amit Kumar-Kanchan song which is being re-recorded and rendered with faster beats. (Read: Shah Rukh Khan goes ‘tanned, scruffy, kohl-eyed’ for ‘Raees’)
A source said, “Raees is set in the ’80s and there was a need of a song sequence. The makers unanimously selected “Laila O Laila“ which perfectly fits with the dark, gangster theme and period. It was suggested to Shah Rukh Khan and it was his idea to get Sunny Leone on board. A lavish set is being created in Mumbai and rehearsals are on in full swing.” (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan wants the t-shirt his Raees co-actor Mahira Khan is wearing, says on Twitter)
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“She will begin shooting for Raees next month. It will be a two-day schedule,” added the source.
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan will play the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s wife in Raees, which has been directed by Rahul Dholakia. The film will hit the screens on Eid this year.
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Rukh Khan and Sunny Leone will be dancing on 'Qurbani's hit song 'Laila
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Fan : Movie Trailer – Shahrukh Khan and Waluscha De Sousa
The much awaited film of Shahrukh Khan’s Fan’s trailer has been released and everybody has been shocked with the concept. Shahrukh Khan is playing dual role in the film, one of a superstar Aryan Khanna and other one is of his huge fan Gaurav Channa. What happens when the same looking fan Gaurav Channa crosses path of his superstar idol Aryan Khanna.
Maneesh Sharma directed this film is an tale of destiny between a fan and his superstar idol. Shahrukh Khan is making comeback after a long years gap with Yashraj Films. This film is going to release on 15th April 2016.
Ki & Ka : Movie Trailer – Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor
The trailer of an unusual film Ki & Ka of Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor has been released. This is going to be first time when that kind of subject film is being made in Bollywood industry. The trailer showed a Man Kabeer played by Arjun Kapoor who don’t wants to work and don’t want to be an ambitious. So he marry to a girl who is going very good in his career.
This is going to be first when Kareena Kapoor is playing any corporate women’s role and also this is a first film of the fresh pair Arjun Kapoor and Kareena. Their chemistry in the film is looking very hot and sizzling, there are comic scenes which will make you laugh. The film is going to release on fool day i.e. 1st April 2016.
Rocky Handsome : Movie Trailer – John Abraham, Shruti Hassan
John Abraham is again back in Action style. His upcoming movie ‘Rocky Handsome’ stuffed with power pack action. This will be seen in the trailer of the film, which has been released. John Abraham has shared this on the twitter.
John Abraham will be loved by his fans in Six packs abs doing amazing stunts. This film has both action and romance. Once again Shruti Hasaan will be seen opposite John Abraham in this film. This film is based on the story of Rocky named revenge, who is also handsome.
Nishikant Kamat has directed this film, so there are lots of expectations from this film. His last released film Drishyam was loved by the audience. This was a suspense thriller film starring Ajay Devgan, Tabu. Rocky Handsome will release on 25 March.
The Jungle Book Hindi dubbed trailer in Priyanka Chopra voice
Disney’s upcoming movie The Jungle Book Hindi dubbed trailer got released and actors like Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri, Irrfan Khan, Nana Patekar and Shefali Shah have given the voice for the film. The film is a official remake of 1967’s Walt Disney animated film.
Priyanka has given voice to draconic Ka, Irrfan Khan to bear Balu, and Shefali Shah to wolf Raksha. Om puri has given voice to Tiger Baghira and Nana Patekar has given voice to Sher Khan. Nana Patekar also given his voice to Sher Khan in 90’s animated series which were aired on Doordarshan. The film is going to release on 8th April in India.
STORY: Rahul and Arjun visit home - but with family secrets tumbling out, is their reunion a happy one? And what happens when pretty Tia joins the Kapoors and sons?
REVIEW: So, Kapoor & Sons remixes Bollywood's family drama in a bold new-age avataar. Forever bickering Harsh (Rajat) and Sunita (Ratna) have two sons, successful Rahul (Fawad) and confused Arjun (Sidharth). Suddenly, Tia (Alia) enters the Kapoors' lives, kissing Rahul - but dating Arjun. How does this triangle square up - and does grandad Kapoor (Rishi) get the family photo he desires?
There’s a strong Karan Johar impression on Kapoor & Sons, but that was expected. After all, he is the producer of the film.
But what we didn’t expect was the finesse with which director Shakun Batra has narrated a predictable story. You may find Kapoor & Sons a rehash of some Dharma Productions’ films, but the treatment makes it an engaging 140-minute film.
Rahul (Fawad Khan) and Arjun Kapoor (Sidharth Malhotra) are brothers living entirely different lives in London and New Jersey.
Alia, Sidharth in a still from Kapoor & Sons. (YouTube)
While Rahul is established as a successful writer, Arjun is still struggling to find his true calling. Back home in Coonoor, their family has three more members: Daddu (Rishi Kapoor), father Harsh (Rajat Kapoor) and mother Sunita (Ratna Pathak Shah). A call about 90-year-old Daddu brings both brothers home.
It’s a dysfunctional family which doesn’t think twice before yelling or throwing an angry cookie jar at each other. And no, they don’t do it in jest.
Kapoor & Sons review | A nice family drama after a long time
In all seriousness, the Kapoor family is sitting on a ticking time bomb. And then enters Tia (Alia Bhatt), the potential trigger.
But, are we not looking at a typical Bollywood family film here?
Sidharth and Alia have a nice chemistry in Kapoor & Sons. (YouTube)
Well, here begins the director’s meticulous planning. The writers of the film, Shakun Batra and Ayesha Devitre Dhillon, have done a fabulous job in providing every major character a chance to flourish. Rahul’s character grows, so does Arjun’s. Tia takes center-stage, but without cutting into someone else’s breathing space.
The screenplay keeps gaining momentum. There are times when Batra eases out pressure, but only to keep the safety valve from blowing up. When you meet Rishi Kapoor’s character, you immediately realise his love for theatrics, but you also see a method in his madness. His irrepressible desire to watch porn can’t conceal his longing for a family photo.
Unfortunately, his enthusiasm for life isn’t contagious as Harsh and Sunita are struggling hard to save their marriage. But, it’s something based on trust and breach of that may result in permanent damage.
Alia Bhatt has done justice to her role. (YouTube)
Similarly, not everything is right between the brothers, especially when the younger one has grown up in the shadow of a perfect, successful big brother.
The heated exchange we witness at the dinner table is deep rooted in their psyche and began years ago, before they realised the monster that was approaching their lives.
And now the elephant is in the middle of the drawing room but no one knows how to deal with it.
Just when the audience begins to laugh at the absurdity of a plumber trapped in the middle of a family fight, it becomes so emotionally violent that they start recognising the familiarity of the proceedings.
This is entirely Batra’s success who has given the characters a reason to hate each other, unlike most Bollywood films where conflict meets resolution without much hassle.
The language Fawad, Alia and Sidharth speak in the film is true to their character graphs: Very urban in nature yet restrained and suitable for a place like Coonoor.
The kissing scene between Fawad Khan and Alia Bhatt has such a good build-up that it doesn’t look dramatic even a bit. Their sexual connotation laden conversation is so apt that you can fit any two young faces there.
Ratna Pathak as a jealous and tired housewife is a treat to watch. The emotions float on her face yet you can see the real person behind it. She, along with Fawad Khan, is the pick of the actors.
Fawad Khan is the pick of the actors in Kapoor & Sons. (YouTube)
Fawad Khan is like a dormant volcano, simmering from the inside. After a while, you expect him to go for controlled eruption, but he surprises you by going all out. His capabilities as an actor are on a full display in Kapoor & Sons.
Alia Bhatt is that piece of cheese that makes the sandwich lustworthy. There is a scene between Alia and Sidharth Malhotra where she narrates a past incident and that completely chaffs out the innocent chirpiness we associate with her from her character. Needless to say that she has done justice to her role.
Watch: Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra in Kapoor & Sons trailer
Sidharth Malhotra has also understood the required nuances. Fawad, Alia and Sidharth have a lovable chemistry which will make you sit and notice, but from an objective distance.
For the want of a better term, Kapoor & Sons is an emotional roller coaster. It’s a tear jerker for sure, but also features the intricacies of a middle class life.
No dark secrets here, but the shock value is definitely there. You’ll love it for being spontaneous, precise, fast paced and well...lovable. A fantastic family drama after a long time.
