Big disappointment! Bollywood filmmakers, like TV serials these days seem to be hell-bent on focusing on extramarital affairs and justifying toxic masculinity, claiming that they are merely reflecting society. Having such characters is not the issue, glorifying is. This movie is no different. Even with its forced twists and turns, didn't make for engaging viewing. Tapsee is a huge let-down. She is turning out to be a male version of the likes of Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty of the 90's. She must watch the performances of her peers in Malayalam cinema.
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Pandavas: The Five Warriors
(2000)
Music was the BEST part of the movie
27 October 2008
Pandavas had fantastic music, composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraja. His was the most redeeming feature of India's very first full-length 3D animation film.
Agreed, technically the animation was no great shakes, however the music more than made up for that. It was very rich, textured and layered and extremely emotional.
Pentamedia should at least be given the kudos for this attempt. The cash-rich production houses in Bollywood never thought of such ventures until 2008, eight years after this attempt by a Chennai-based software firm like Pentamedia. And when they make one (like Roadside Romeo), they just shamelessly claim that theirs is the first 3D animated film. Even last year, a 3D animated film titled Inime Naanga Thaan was released in mainstream theaters all over India and overseas.
Agreed, technically the animation was no great shakes, however the music more than made up for that. It was very rich, textured and layered and extremely emotional.
Pentamedia should at least be given the kudos for this attempt. The cash-rich production houses in Bollywood never thought of such ventures until 2008, eight years after this attempt by a Chennai-based software firm like Pentamedia. And when they make one (like Roadside Romeo), they just shamelessly claim that theirs is the first 3D animated film. Even last year, a 3D animated film titled Inime Naanga Thaan was released in mainstream theaters all over India and overseas.
Hey Ram
(2000)
A look at the craft and the music of this excellent film from India
6 August 2001
An excellently crafted Indian film, the lead actor Kamal Hassan amazes me not only with his histrionics as the lead actor but also as a good writer and director. Technically brilliant, the story has many layers to it. I liked the idea of showing the story in the eyes of a dying old man (good use of prosthetic make-up on Hassan) for whom the past is vivid in memory and the present is bleak. So, the story of the past is in color and the present in Black and White... a novel approach indeed.
It's a look at a fictitious character who could have been Gandhi's assassin. It's a look at the counter-effect of Gandhi's principles and his decisions (or the lack thereof) on the lives of some of the Hindus. It brings to light something Indian history books were embarrassed to talk about!
The story itself covers 50 decades and has characters from every region of India, the hero is a Tamil Brahmin, his first wife a Bengali, his best friend a Muslim pathan, his 'guide', a Maharashtrian, and his target, a Gujarati! Rani Mukharjee and Shah Rukh excel in their small but substantial roles. Atul Kulkarni as Abhyankar and singer Vasundhara Das stand out in their debut performances.
The highlight of the film of course is its background music by Maestro Ilaya Raja. I believe he is the only Asian to have composed a symphony, that too in 30 days flat!!!! There's no composer in India who can match up to this guy. Alas, the Hindi film industry these days encourages only mediocrity and has not recognized this gem from the South! I wish the movie's background music score is made available. Of the songs, there's one which kind of remained in the background for some reason, it is an excellent melody.. 'Har Koyee Samjhe' sung by classical artist, Ajoy Chakraborti.
Cinematography and art-direction too are flawless. All in all a great film. If you are tired of watching candy-floss romances, inane comedies, garish family dramas and weddings... this is THE antidote! Go for it!
It's a look at a fictitious character who could have been Gandhi's assassin. It's a look at the counter-effect of Gandhi's principles and his decisions (or the lack thereof) on the lives of some of the Hindus. It brings to light something Indian history books were embarrassed to talk about!
The story itself covers 50 decades and has characters from every region of India, the hero is a Tamil Brahmin, his first wife a Bengali, his best friend a Muslim pathan, his 'guide', a Maharashtrian, and his target, a Gujarati! Rani Mukharjee and Shah Rukh excel in their small but substantial roles. Atul Kulkarni as Abhyankar and singer Vasundhara Das stand out in their debut performances.
The highlight of the film of course is its background music by Maestro Ilaya Raja. I believe he is the only Asian to have composed a symphony, that too in 30 days flat!!!! There's no composer in India who can match up to this guy. Alas, the Hindi film industry these days encourages only mediocrity and has not recognized this gem from the South! I wish the movie's background music score is made available. Of the songs, there's one which kind of remained in the background for some reason, it is an excellent melody.. 'Har Koyee Samjhe' sung by classical artist, Ajoy Chakraborti.
Cinematography and art-direction too are flawless. All in all a great film. If you are tired of watching candy-floss romances, inane comedies, garish family dramas and weddings... this is THE antidote! Go for it!
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