Music Review : 13B

Sab Khariyat Hai - 3/5

Bade se Shahar Mein - 3.5/5

Aasma Odh Kar - 3.65/5

Oh Sexy Mama - 2.5/5

Theme - 3/5

Background Music - 3/5

Lyrics - 3/5

Vocals - 3.5/5

My Picks - Bade se Shaher Mein n Aasma Odh Kar

Music Rating : 3/5

Music Review : Aa Dekhen Zara

Gajab - 3.25/5

Nice fun song,sunidhi overpowers Shaan in it,lyrics as per feel of song.

Rock the Party - 2.25/5

quite avg song.

Power - 0.5/5

Very bad,bad composition,bad singing,bad lyrics.

Mohabbat Aapse - 1.75/5

Start was so nice,but it fades once vocals begin,lyrics are avg too.

Aa Dekhen Zara - 4.25/5

Superb song,neil himself sang it,gr8 composition recreated n best part is the 2nd antara has some english lines with background music giving a dark feel of film and tune matches with johnny gaddar theme.

Aa dekhen zara lounge version is so bad,1st time i have heard a lounge version in slow mode

Background Music - 2.25/5

Vocals - 2.25/5

Lyrics - 2/5

Music Rating - 2.25/5

Film Review : Dev D

No Atyachar at all!

An Advice - Girls who believe in values and respect n things should stay away from film as its a very bold film.

Now,there are 2 ways of viewing this film for me,one is to think how much badly they have exploited the characters(especially girls) or second,how true they yet are. I will go by 2nd one.

I havent read the novel, not seen Srk Devdas and dont remember Dilip one either.I have just read few information before release of Dev.D, and on that basis I feel film was quite good.

Dev.D is a story about Dev(Abhay deol) who loves Paro(Maahi gill) madly, but one misunderstanding ruins their relation and Dev abuses Paro to a extent that she decides to marry a boy whom she doesnt love. Dev becomes alcoholic and one day meets Chunni who tries to use the money of Dev for his benefit.He makes Dev meet Chanda(Kalki),who is a escort now after the famous MMS Scandal which forced her to leave home and now she is happy working as student in college during day and as escort during nights. Chanda falls in love with Dev but Dev still loves Paro. Will Dev be able to forget Paro? Did he ever really loved Paro? And what will be the fate of Chanda? Thats what is the remaining part of the film.

Abhay Deol gave a excellent performance as Dev, a spoilt boy who has got a big ego and end result destroys relations never understanding his own mistakes.Abhay very well portrayed all these feelings in the film.

Maahi Gill was good as a actor,though I feel her character could had been made less vulgar or I should say bold.

Kalki was very good in terms of looks while acting was inconsistent,still there were scenes where she made her presence fully felt.

The two things that went against the film for me were, excessive use of songs,even if they are used as narration,18 songs are way too many. While the second was,overuse of boldness n repititive scenes of dev in 2nd half.

Anurag kashyap's feel can be seen in many scenes. His direction is very good.Dev himself commits mistakes yet his ego doesnt let him accept it and believes in blaming Paro for what she hasnt even done.Then,the emosanal atyachar song is so well placed.2 band singers singing the song,paro dancing in her own marriage madly while Dev is gulping alcohol in his room.

Yeh meri zindagi song used to show the life of Chanda before she becomes a escort.Duniya song I feel should had been used in more unique way.Aankh micholi and nayan tarse are very well used.Saali khushi again good,with 3 people and their expressions done as a reference point to Dev's life,though people laughed at it here.

Maahi mainu nahi karna pyar both versions again very well used,and so is the punjabi track played during wedding party.Emosanal rock version is so well brought about,how Dev reaches Chanda and meets Chunni. Rest songs could had been avoided.

The climax was good, though it could still had been more stronger.

Camerawork is superb. Dialogues are fine. Chunni's dialogue delhi ki billi khaayo,maaro lekin paalo nahi and Chanda's "If you are in pain then talk, jab dard ho toh kisi se baat karni chahiye,dard kam ho jaata hai", n the reply of Dev to it was very good too.

I also loved that scene when Dev drinks lot with Chunni with Pardesi song in background and then he goes to wash his face,the camera zooms to his face under water and the music goes silent. Also, when he takes drugs,how the camera zooms to show his tougue.

Before the film, I had read Anurag saying its a film on how the youth destroy their life just because of their ego and certain misunderstandings. I feel this is very well shown on the screen. How Dev allowed his ego to let Paro go away, and as a result he dipped into Alcohol,drugs,misusing all the money his dad had given to him. No wonder,in the end he had to meet with the reality.

Though I wished, the film was less bold then it is.

On the whole, Dev D is a good watch. It should be liked more than No Smoking of Anurag.

Ratings :

Direction : 4.15 Out of 5

Screenplay : 3.5 Out of 5

Dialogues : 2.75 Out of 5

Cinematography : 3.25 Out of 5

Choreography : 3.5 Out of 5

Entertainment Value : 3.15 Out of 5

Performances : 3.85 Out of 5

Story : 3.75 Out of 5

Music : 4.25 Out of 5

Rating : 3.35 Out of 5 (Deducted Points for Execessive boldness n repititive scenes in 2nd half)

Music Review : The Stoneman Murders

Qatilaana - 1.75/5

Sooni Raah pe - 2.75/5

Stoneman - 2/5

Midnight at Matunga - 3/5

The Stoneman Cometh - 2.25/5

Killer in the Kholi - 2.5/5

The Chase - 2/5

The Ritual - 2.5/5

Requiem to the Stoneman - 2.25/5

Background Music - 2.5/5

Lyrics - 1.75/5

Vocals - 1.85/5

Music Rating : 2/5

Music Review : Delhi6

Tumre bhavan mein - 5/5

Excellent,simply excellent when a religious song can be loved by a naastik then what else u want.

Arziyaan - 4.75/5

At 1-2 minor places,the song slips else a very good 9 min rendition from Javed n Kailash and lyrics are worth a mention.

Delhi6 - 5/5

Now, here's A R Rehman for you, a composition that has to be loved.

Hey Kaala Bandar - 5/5

Another fantastic composition,note the part where naresh renders "Aayo hum sheesha dekhe" and then the latter fast version from him,simply supeerb.

Masakalli - 5/5

Mohit Chauhan impresses yet again this time in a different type of number,hakte song from his non stop romantic doses.

Dil Gira Dafatan - 4.85/5

And here we have,another set of new singers launched by Rahman and as always they leave a deep impact.

Rehna Tu - 5/5

The maestro chooses himself for the best track of the album,a song that should touch your soul with last 2 mins of flute used.

Noor - 4/5

A Shayari rendered by Amitabh bachchan just 1 min long.

Bhor Bhayi - 3.5/5

Very well sung by Shreya n other one, but classical touch thora sa jyada hi tha, so I couldnt really love it.

Genda Phool - 3.25/5

I ddint like it,though the fun part was visible in it,somehow song didnt click with me.

Background Music - 4.5/5

Specially delhi6 and rehna tu.

Lyrics - 4.75/5

All songs, hats off to prasoon joshi, just read his comments also on each song in the audio cd, so well described.

Vocals - 4.75/5

Except for minor fault by Kailash kher, Everything was near to perfect.

My Fav Picks - Delhi6, Rehna Tu, Dil Gira Dafatan and Kaala bandar

Music Rating : 4.65/5

Film Review : Luck By Chance

100% Success - Film rocks!

Luck by chance surpasses all the films I had seen so far.Its not a film that should just be taken as a story on how the bollywood industry works n bla bla.But,its a film that showcases life's of strugglers,whatever field it may be.In this world, if you have to achieve success,then it wont come easily unless n ofcourse that luck factor is with you,paths have to be created and you need to keep going on that path whether success comes or not.

The story of Luck by chance is about Vikram(farhan) who came from Delhi to become actor,he meets Shona(konkana) who lives in same building.Shona has been doing side roles of 1-2 scenes in films but she is told tht a film will be done with her in lead,though it never happens.Vikram doesnt believe in losing hope,even if he has to struggle,but when he does gets that luck by chance,he tries to use or misuse it for his own betterment. Is he right in his approach or not and will he ultimately achieve success,thats all story is about.

Farhan akhtar shines in the role,comes out as totally natural,his expressions during sapne se naina entire song are to watch out,how much nervously he looks at the proceedings happening all around. Or the scene with isha at night when farhan decides to manipulate his ways of getting success.And he can dance too,bachna ae haseeno .

Konkana was very good,yet another gud performance from her,as far as looks is concerned, I think one scene in vanity van completely tells why such looks in film as she is said not to get a lead role for commercial films because no actor would work with her,instead top models would be considered.The climax scene is the probably the best one from konkana.

Aamir Khan is good as his scene shows his involvement after doing a scene.

Shahrukh Khan gives a important advice as a star for a newcomer vikram.

Vivek oberoi was fine.

Abhishek was nice.

Akshay khanna sort of irritated.

John was just fine.

Kareena was good.

Dimple kapadia was superb,specially the scene where she tells her daughter to talk with vikram for next film.

Isha sherwani looks perfect for the role.

Hritik Roshan shines the most among special apperances.Watch his scene in car when some kids come to see the great zafar khan,and hritik though in anger mood becomes light hearted to see them.Also, the scene with karan johar where he is told how one actor's rejecting a film becomes another actor's blessing in disguise.And ofcourse,his dance steps in baawre,something different then wht he had been mostly doing in last few songs.

Some of the best scenes for me were :

Rishi kapoor upset on behavior of todays actors giving dates thinking of past times when it was fun making film.

Dimple kapadia saying its not bollywood,its hindi films industry.

The feelings of farhan's friends during his failures and sudden success during drink scene or during autograph scene.

Anurag kashyap asking isha sherwani to use murder instead of khoon.

There's plenty more minor things shown in the film,the behavior changes,how a person hates you when you are nothing n then same person shows fake love as you get tht success ?.

Only possible flaw if there is in the film,then its the pace of the film which is quite slow but it never makes you bored

Songs are brilliantly used,watch opening credits very innovative n different,already talked how well sapno se song is,then baawre is visual treat with wonderful circus arrangements n hritik dance moves.O raahi is used in background only while a love song during vikram's first film shooting.

Direction is superb,excellent writing,very good screenplay and also special reference to dialogues which serves the purpose so well and very meaningful.

The climax of film is very simple yet it gives away a great message that whats important,to lead a life with lots of comforts betraying ppl for that success or to be happy with what you are n keep striving for success in right way.

In the end, I will say Luck by chance,is a very good film for the execution of the story and the performances.It never lets u down at all.Must watch

Ratings :

Direction : 4.25 Out of 5

Screenplay : 3.25 Out of 5

Dialogues : 4 Out of 5

Cinematography : 3.75 Out of 5

Choreography : 3.25 Out of 5

Entertainment Value : 3 Out of 5

Performances : 4.5 Out of 5

Story : 4 Out of 5

Music : 4.25 Out of 5

Rating : 4.15/5

Recommendation : Watch it as it not only gives the minor details about Film Industry and the stardom but also there is a strong message regarding any profession that is given in the film.

Film Review : Victory

Film is abt a boy who has childhood dream to make it big in cricketing world,a dream which crores of children hav but only few make it to final 11.Vijay shekhawat(harman) lives in Jaisalmer,Rajasthan n has always been exllent batsmen during school life and first class cricket but is still nt considered for Ranji Trophy even as he isnt from a big name family.One day,he gets a chance to showcase his talent to Indian coach and thats it,his world of glory begins n soon he gets selected in Indian team.But Vijay commits one single mistake,that ruins his cricketing world.Will he realize it in time and come out of it as victorius or not is the film all abt.

I feel the film has its heart in right place,but the lead actor harman doesnt totally live upto the character.Harman as Vijay-the batsmen does brillaint work,just watch the way he makes stance,shot making,it all looks like a real player,so good work there.But the problem comes in scenes when he isnt on ground.His expressions either are overdone or the camera zooms in too much at his face,also he needs to do something with his look,as there was something tht just wasnt clicking at so many scenes.

Amrita rao,reminded me of ayesha frm jo jeeta wahi sikander,only difference being tht amrita wasnt given any importance except for late 2nd half.She did quite well in her part though.

Anupam kher was very good,Gulshan Grover was perfect n for a change he did something different,no more gangster type role.Dalip tahil was good.

Direction was very good,cricket matches were quite well covered with gud camera angles.

Songs are used very well,credits begin with kailash kher no yeh cricket hai bhaiya showcasing how much popular cricket is among indians with ppl playing it all possible forms,kids or college students whether in rain or roof or any where any time,loved the way it was used,n guess wht while coming home,i saw 2 kids playing cricket in small place.

Thankfully,mazza aa gaya isnt used.Balla utha could had made much more impact then it made but still it was good.Now,money money is the perfect song used so well,the energy n lyrics of song makes it special as a turning point of film n vijay shekhawat,n check out some moves of harman in dis song .

Aisa toh socha na tha again very well used,victory title doesnt make much impact,though the scenes in it do.And finally,my fav one Tu ne re song,superbly done,specially the ending part.

The film is full of cricket n hence real cricketers,here's their performance card

Brett Lee...... Australia - he was the best of all cricketers in the film,n has got very important scenes at many parts of film.

Mike Hussey...... Australia - quite gud,specially climax one.

Simon Katich...... Australia - nice

Stuart Clarke...... Australia - nice

Brad Hogg...... Australia - very nice(reverse sweep of his ball is the one to see)

Michael Slater...... Australia - nice

Dean Jones...... Australia - good

Shoaib Mallik...... Pakistan - fine

Suhail Tanvir...... Pakistan - ok

Waqar Yunus...... Pakistan - strictly fine(he looked strange while speaking dialogue though,bit funny)

Sanath Jayasurya...... Sri Lanka - love the scene where he says only vijay can break my fastest 50 record

Chaminda Vaas...... Sri Lanka - fine

Muthaiah Murlitharan...... Sri Lanka - fine

Fernando...... Sri Lanka - good(watch harman's reaction in one scene towards him,only for cricket lovers)

Ajantha Mendes...... Sri Lanka - okish

Graeme Smith...... South Africa - fine

Harbhajan Singh...... India - nice

Dinesh Karthik...... India - good

R. P. Singh...... India - bad(didnt quite like his dialogue delivery)

Praveen Kumar...... India - good

Yusuf Pathan...... India - worst(did he forgot,he had to showcase real emotions n he was smiling while batting with team in terrible position)

Ashish Nehra...... India - nice(love the way he shows expression when vijay hits him for six)

Ramesh Powar...... India - good(laal badshah)

Navjot Singh Siddhu...... India - kuch shayari sun lena inki,gud as always,didnt get overboard for a change

Maninder Singh...... India - ahh his hindi commentary,thankfully jyada focus nahi diya iski commentary ko,he was good though as looked real not fake.

Atul Wassan...... India - he was fine.

Harsha Bhogle ... - nice

In the end, I will say tht its a film meant for cricket lovers,they can connect to it easily.Any other actor then harman would had taken the film to a certain high but never mind,he does shine in many scenes.His 1st encounter with indian coach,his reactions while watching gulshan photo with sachin,sunil gavaskar,his reply to bouncer of brett,the finale.So,he has his moments too .

Victory for me is a product that isnt any where close to previous big cricket theme films,but this one has its owh charm,its a mix of jo jeeta wahi sikander n fashion in a way.There are few cinematic liberties taken,which in real wont happen,but then itna chalta hai .

Watch it,if you love cricket or have knowledge of it,even if u dislike harman.

Ratings :

Direction : 2.75 Out of 5

Screenplay : 3 Out of 5

Dialogues : 2.5 Out of 5

Cinematography : 2.5 Out of 5

Choreography : 3 Out of 5

Entertainment Value : 3.75 Out of 5

Performances : 2.85 Out of 5

Story : 3.15 Out of 5

Music : 2.75 Out of 5

Film rating - 3.75/5(.60 extra for tu ne re song)

Recommendation : Give it a go only if You are a die hard cricket fan and you can tolerate Hurman even though he is quite okay.