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For more details about Refreshing Look Salwar Kameez With Dupatta in Cotton silk go at - http://indiaemporium.com/women/salwar-kameez/refreshing-look-salwar-kameez-with-dupatta.html]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 12:04:30 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36788-refreshing-look-salwar-kameez-with-dupatta/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36786-bollywood-music-reviews-rakhtbeej/ EXPECTATIONSWhen it is tough to decipher even the meaning of a film's title, there are all the less expectations that one has from the music. Add to that the fact that there is absolutely nothing known about Rakhtbeej and apprehensions about this musical score from Satish-Ajay (with lyrics by Ravi Mantwal) only grows further. MUSICMamta Sharma is the voice for Rakhi Sawant as she goes about singing 'Lattoo'. While there is no denying the fact that for any song to work it is the basic tune that plays an important role, once can also not ignore the fact that it also depends upon the overall setting as well. Mamta had has recently delivered a hit with another raunchy number 'Aa Re Pritam Pyaare' and one of the major reasons it works is due to the platform it enjoys. Now in 'Latto' too Mamta does well but neither the tune nor the setting compliments her presence behind the mike which means the song would disappear in a jiffy. The way 'Itni Bhi Main Buri Nahi', it gives an indication of a love song in the offering. However its arrangements are so old fashioned that one fasts loses interest. As Neha Bhasin begins her rendition, you know that this one is a song of seduction. With lyrics that go as 'Baby I Am On Fire', you know that the setting here totally belongs to the 90s (and that too in not in a very good way). Co-composer Ajay (Mantwal) brings himself on as a singer as well (after 'Latoo') but doesn't register any impact. So is the case with the song as well which belongs to quick skip variety. There is some spunk though in the way title song 'Rakhtbeej' begins. With a Western setting to it, it also has some vociferous singing from 'Vinod Rathod'. There are some heavy duty lyrics that take forward this song that may come during the opening credit sequence and some dramatic junctions of the film. However the song never manages to make an impression that would qualify it to be heard outside the film's narrative. Only number that actually manages to catch your attention to some extent at least is 'Adha Gila'. Aishwarya Nigam sings this one with a punch as he goes about narrating the conflict which plays in the mind of the central protagonist. Ravi Mantwal's lyrics are good here as they well establish all things that have been left mid-way for the lead character here. This one has the potential to make an impact as a montage sequence. Later Aishwarya also sings a much slower 'sad version' though one would still want to go back to the original number. However all enthusiasm goes for a toss as a well tuned song is let down by the vocals of newcomer Nidhi Prabha. With all due encouragement for young talent, the fact remains that 'Naina Hue Banware' could have turned out to be a much better outing (it isn't great but still can be heard at least) if only there was a better singer at the helm of affairs.  A mandatory club song makes an appearance soon after in the form of 'Bolbaala' and manages to dilute the disappointment of the song gone by to a little extent at least. Leave aside lyrics like 'Whole Night Party Karenge, Tere Baap Ka Kya', this one benefits from a safe tune that can promise some interest level amongst audience if complimented by good visuals. Sung by Abhijeet Sawant, Deepak Giri and Chandana Baruah, 'Bolbaala' is repeated with Shaan and Chandana. This one is at least catchy, a feat that not many songs in the album otherwise manage. OVERALLA largely forgettable soundtrack, it is hardly expected to help the film's cause. OUR PICK(S) Adha Gila

View the full article]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 12:43:42 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36786-bollywood-music-reviews-rakhtbeej/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36787-bollywood-music-reviews-yeh-khula-aasmaan/ EXPECTATIONSThere isn't much known about the film Yeh Khula Aasmaan expect for the fact that it is about a boy who is facing challenges in his life during his growing up years. Since the film has an offbeat theme, one expects the same from the music as well. The film marks the comeback of composer duo of Anand-Milind but one does wonder what's the kind of soundtrack they would have in the offing here. Ravi Chopra is the lyricist. MUSICThe way 'Har Ghadi' begins, one is instantly reminded of 'Jab Koyi Baat Bigad Jaaye' [Jurm] which itself was an inspiration from a Western song. Nevertheless, despite the similarities here, 'Har Ghadi' by Kunal Ganjawalla does stay with you after it has been heard first. A sad song about the protagonist who is wondering about things going wrong in his life, it is a rather uncharacteristic beginning to the album. After Kunal, it is the turn of Gayatri Ganjawalla to come behind the mike, this time for 'Tum Mile'. Lyrics here are quite ordinary though with routine words spun to make a romantic outing that has Soham Chakraborty joining Gayatri behind the mike. The tune by itself isn't any exciting either and seems like a pale shadow of the wonderful work that Anand-Milind had come up with during the 90s. Moreover, even the arrangements are way too ordinary in the name of being simple. Suresh Wadekar and Swapnil Bandodkar come together for 'Aari Aari', a lullaby. Sounding nothing better than a 'sugam sangeet' outing that was left way back in the 80s, this one further adds on to the dull mood of the album and actually succeeds in putting a listener to sleep. Raghubir Yadav tries to perk up the proceedings with 'Ur Fur Kar' but the tune is hardly the kind that would make the song cover the kind of distance that his 'Mehngai Dayain' (Peepli [Live] ) had managed. This one too has a rustic flavour to it where Raghubir and Ravi Chopra attempt to draw parallels between life and a kite. However the end result is hardly the kind that would make the song fly high. A much more contemporary version of the same song appears as 'Zindagi Bhi Patang Hai' but beyond adding to the situational appeal of the narrative, this Amey Date sung track hardly leaves an impression. OVERALLYeh Khula Aasmaan promises to tell a noble cause and the music also never loses sight of the message if wants to convey. However the compositions are hardly the kind that leave even a momentary impression, leave aside a long lasting one. OUR PICK(S)   Har Ghadi

View the full article]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 12:36:37 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36787-bollywood-music-reviews-yeh-khula-aasmaan/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36784-bollywood-movie-previews-shooter/
View the full article]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 12:18:37 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36784-bollywood-movie-previews-shooter/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36782-bollywood-movie-reviews-mr-bhatti-on-chutti/ desi replication of MR. BEAN'S HOLIDAY, with the central character modeled on the peculiar Englishman made legendary by Rowan Atkinson. Of course, our Mr. Bhatti is a cheerful Punjabi, who, unlike his equivalent, doesn't head for Cannes, but England. A similar meaning title [MR. BHATTI ON CHUTTI and MR. BEAN'S HOLIDAY], both [Anupam Kher, Rowan Atkinson] embarking on a holiday after having won a free trip, both the characters experiencing a misadventure while on their holiday… the similarities cannot be ignored. Of course, Karan Razdan has changed the story to suit the Indian sensibilities, but the quintessence remains the same. Well, if MR. BHATTI ON CHUTTI is meant to be a tribute to Mr. Bean, all I can say is that it's more of an appalling imitation. MR. BHATTI ON CHUTTI is set in 2005-06, the times of military aggression and war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Bhatti [Anupam Kher], a bank clerk, wins a free trip to Europe, though he has entered no contest. Who has sent him the ticket and the hotel package free of cost? How can Mr. Bhatti go on this trip without telling his favorite star, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, about it? Never mind, if he has only met him in his dreams, thus far... In reality, all Mr. Bhatti can manage is to stand outside Mr. Bachchan's bungalow with a crowd, awaiting a glimpse of his hero. In England, all hell breaks loose as Mr. Bhatti is branded a terrorist. He is face to face with death and utilizes his last wish to call up Mr. Bachchan. Mr. Bachchan once again inspires Bhatti so much that his fan can defy death and fight to save humanity. And Mr. Bhatti, whom we all thought was an idiot, a buffoon, now turns the tables and decides to focus on world peace. On the surface, MR. BHATTI ON CHUTTI is a comedy, but the intent is to offer more than a few laughs. The protagonist dreams of a peace plan in a world devastated by warfare and starvation. The concept may be attention-grabbing, but the writing as well as the execution of the material fails to do justice to a noble thought. A few comic scenes do raise a chuckle, but the outcome is completely puerile. The screenplay is juvenile and on numerous junctures makes you squirm in your seat. The film demands over the top acting from each and every member of the cast. Anupam Kher is loud, but delivers. Shakti Kapoor is wasted in an inconsequential role. Bhairavi Goswami, Pawan Shankar, Neha Pendse and Emma Kearney [as Alice] try too hard to act. Abid Ali is convincing as the cop. Anjan Srivastava is okay. Amitabh Bachchan appears in a cameo. On the whole, MR. BHATTI ON CHUTTI is an amateurish attempt.

View the full article]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 11:52:10 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36782-bollywood-movie-reviews-mr-bhatti-on-chutti/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36783-bollywood-movie-reviews-department/
View the full article]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 10:54:47 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36783-bollywood-movie-reviews-department/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36781-bollywood-music-reviews-ferrari-ki-sawaari/ EXPECTATIONSOne isn't quite terribly excited about checking out the songs of 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari'. Even though people at the helm of affairs are the likes of Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Pritam, you do get an impression that the music here would be an out and out situational outing which may start making a much better impression only after the film's release. With apprehensions around what really is in the offering, one plays on the album. MUSICThe way 'Maara Re' begins, it reminds one of the anthem music that was played during the 'Munnabhai' series. In fact one can clearly sense Vidhu Vinod Chopra brand of music playing here with Pritam recreating the vision that he must have carried for 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari'. A song about cricket, 'Maara Re' is written by 'Swanand Kirkire' with Sonu Nigam, Rana Majumdar, Aishwarya Nigam and Ashish coming together for this song that has a good pace and rhythm to it. In fact it is surprising that in this IPL season this song is not quite utilised to the fullest since it has the potential to find favour amongst news and commentary. 'Rusy's Theme' arrives next which is a three minute piece and has a Spanish base. It sounds quite sweet as long as it lasts and thankfully has a subtle tone to it which maintains its smooth flow. What isn't subtle though is 'Mala Jau De' which is sung quite well by newcomer Urmila Dhangar. This is the much talked about item number (though Chopra doesn't wish to call it one) featuring Vidya Balan in a Marathi 'lavani' setting. Guru Thakur's lyrics compliment the setting as well and while Pritam keeps it all authentic here, one can again sense Chopra's influence at work here, especially in the theme sound that plays alongside. Things turn much quieter though with 'Ae Mere Mann' which is about the thoughts going in the mind of a child who is up for his big mission. Written by Swanand Kirkire and sung by Shyamantan Das, this is also the longest track in the album with duration of over five minutes. A song about truthfulness and the desire to walk the talk despite the path being full of thorns, this one has a thematic feel to it and would be much more meaningful if complimented by just the right setting and visuals in the film's narrative. Amitabh Bhattacharya pitches in with lyrics for the remaining two songs of the album. Starting with 'Good Night', he comes up with a lullaby which appears to be a legacy left by a mother to her child. With a 'Taare Zameen Par' deja vu prevalent in the song, this one is sung well by Priyani Vani Pandit who almost seems to be whispering in a child's ears. 'Chal Ghoome (Ferrari Ki Sawaari) ' which arrives next is the best of lot. Though this one has a good pace, it starts rather slow. In fact one would have preferred a beginning akin to that of 'Maara Re' or 'Mala Jau De' since a song like this would have done better with an out and out racy presentation. Nevertheless, one has to give it to Pritam here for churning out the tune in such an old fashioned manner that it promises to enhance the simplistic mood of the film. Also, credit to Shaan for singing in a voice that totally compliments Sharman Joshi. One hears Boman Irani and Aayush Phukan faintly as well. It's an easy going outing though with 'Life Yeh Mausambi Si' which has a laidback feel to it, as conveyed in the way it is tuned. K Mohan sings this one in the same style as that of Mohit Chauhan and does a good job in ensuring that one can play it on in a repeat mode and still not get bored. Of course one does remember 'Life Bahaut Simple Hai' (Stanley Ka Dabba) since the theme, treatment and the core ideology behind living life is just the same. Moreover, lyrics by Satyanshu and Devanshu Singh are simple too and conclude 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' on a satisfactory note. OVERALL'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' is a decent album which, as expected, has a situational theme and presentation to it. This also means that it limits the commercial aspects as would reach out to the audience better after the film has been released. If and when the film succeeds, 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' can expect to find much more acceptance amongst the audience. However one does feel that there should be much more emphasis on ensuring that 'Maara Re' reaches out to much wider 'junta' this cricket season. OUR PICK(S) Maara Re, Chal Ghoome (Ferrari Ki Sawaari), Mala Jau De

View the full article]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 14:47:09 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36781-bollywood-music-reviews-ferrari-ki-sawaari/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36778-bollywood-music-reviews-ferrari-ki-sawaari/ EXPECTATIONSOne isn't quite terribly excited about checking out the songs of Ferrari Ki Sawaari. Even though people at the helm of affairs are the likes of Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Pritam, you do get an impression that the music here would be an out and out situational outing which may start making a much better impression only after the film's release. With apprehensions around what really is in the offering, one plays on the album.MUSICThe way 'Maara Re' begins, it reminds one of the anthem music that was played during the Munnabhai series. In fact one can clearly sense Vidhu Vinod Chopra brand of music playing here with Pritam recreating the vision that he must have carried for Ferrari Ki Sawaari. A song about cricket, 'Maara Re' is written by 'Swanand Kirkire' with Sonu Nigam, Rana Majumdar, Aishwarya Nigam and Ashish coming together for this song that has a good pace and rhythm to it. In fact it is surprising that in this IPL season this song is not quite utilised to the fullest since it has the potential to find favour amongst news and commentary. 'Rusy's Theme' arrives next which is a three minute piece and has a Spanish base. It sounds quite sweet as long as it lasts and thankfully has a subtle tone to it which maintains its smooth flow. What isn't subtle though is 'Mala Jau De' which is sung quite well by newcomer Urmila Dhangar. This is the much talked about item number (though Chopra doesn't wish to call it one) featuring Vidya Balan in a Marathi 'lavani' setting. Guru Thakur's lyrics compliment the setting as well and while Pritam keeps it all authentic here, one can again sense Chopra's influence at work here, especially in the theme sound that plays alongside. Things turn much quieter though with 'Ae Mere Mann' which is about the thoughts going in the mind of a child who is up for his big mission. Written by Swanand Kirkire and sung by Shyamantan Das, this is also the longest track in the album with duration of over five minutes. A song about truthfulness and the desire to walk the talk despite the path being full of thorns, this one has a thematic feel to it and would be much more meaningful if complimented by just the right setting and visuals in the film's narrative. Amitabh Bhattacharya pitches in with lyrics for the remaining two songs of the album. Starting with 'Good Night', he comes up with a lullaby which appears to be a legacy left by a mother to her child. With a Taare Zameen Par deja vu prevalent in the song, this one is sung well by Priyani Vani Pandit who almost seems to be whispering in a child's ears. The album ends on a high with 'Chal Ghoome (Ferrari Ki Sawaari)' which is the best of lot. Though this one has a good pace, it starts rather slow. In fact one would have preferred a beginning akin to that of 'Maara Re' or 'Mala Jau De' since a song like this would have done better with an out and out racy presentation. Nevertheless, one has to give it to Pritam here for churning out the tune in such an old fashioned manner that it promises to enhance the simplistic mood of the film. Also, credit to Shaan for singing in a voice that totally compliments Sharman Joshi. One hears Boman Irani and Aayush Phukan faintly as well. OVERALLFerrari Ki Sawaari is a decent album which, as expected, has a situational theme and presentation to it. This also means that it limits the commercial aspects as would reach out to the audience better after the film has been released. If and when the film succeeds, Ferrari Ki Sawaari can expect to find much more acceptance amongst the audience. However one does feel that there should be much more emphasis on ensuring that 'Maara Re' reaches out to much wider 'junta' this cricket season. OUR PICK(S) Maara Re, Chal Ghoome (Ferrari Ki Sawaari), Mala Jau De

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