“Olympic games”- the grandest sporting events in mankind history is known to all people no matter our race, age, or country. The majestic tournament inspires every one us to be patriotic by supporting our national athletes who competes with other World best opponents in different desciplines. The countdown for the greatest sporting events have started years ago and finally, the glorious sporting event is ready to kick off in a weeks time in London.
Over the years, Olympic games seized an extraordinary connotation in mankind history from the pre war pressure to post war tension. Movies are being made inspired by Olympic gold medalists, Olympians, and the gloomy disaster that binds the magnificent sporting event. The movie “Munich” directed by Steven Spielberg based on the 1972, Munich Olympic games that saw 11 Israeli athletes murdered by terrorist will always be remembered as the darkest hour(black september).
The film received critical acclaims and was nominated for Five Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director(Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay(Kushner and Roth), Best Film Editing( Micheal Kahn) and Best Original Score(John Williams).
The joie de vivre of Beijing 2008 games grand opening to its closing ceremony is still fresh in our reminiscence, thanks to the one of a kind choreography by Director Ang Lee. 2012 London Games opening ceremony will witness another much admired hollywood director Danny Boyle’s choreography. It won’t be surprising to be awe-struck witnessing another grand opening ceremony.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Film makers at the mercy of superstars
When Aamir Khan's opinions were not taken into consideration he callously walked out of the promotion trails for his upcoming film 'Talaash.' Both director and producers were left helpless and now plan to wait till 2013 to calm the megastar down and await his return from shooting for Rajkumar Hirani's 'Peekay' to start marketing for 'Talaash'.
What happens to a film, when the actors are stubborn? There have been several occasions when top actresses like Kareena Kapoor have backed out from films at the last minute and the directors along with casting have to postpone shoots and production. Bebo, managed to do it with 2 top notch film makers - Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar. Aishwarya Rai left Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Heroine'.
It is a different story when a film abruptly comes to a break due to unforeseen circumstances like weather and monetary issues, but flimsy demands on the part of actors, even if they are THE Number 1s for the role, is professionally unacceptable. And Aamir Khan stooping to such levels makes you rethink the ways of even some of the most liked stars.
What happens to a film, when the actors are stubborn? There have been several occasions when top actresses like Kareena Kapoor have backed out from films at the last minute and the directors along with casting have to postpone shoots and production. Bebo, managed to do it with 2 top notch film makers - Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar. Aishwarya Rai left Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Heroine'.
It is a different story when a film abruptly comes to a break due to unforeseen circumstances like weather and monetary issues, but flimsy demands on the part of actors, even if they are THE Number 1s for the role, is professionally unacceptable. And Aamir Khan stooping to such levels makes you rethink the ways of even some of the most liked stars.
Saturday, 14 July 2012
From Hindustani Naari to Jungalee Jawani
Long long ago is the land of Bollywood, the heroine has always been pure as a petal, pavitra bhartiya naari, while the vamp was always naughty, immodest, somebody who drank and smoked, women who represented couger-town!
That was a role immortalized by Helen. Bindu, Aruna Irani and Padma Khaana among others went on essay similar roles.
All that changed with the entry of Zeenat Aman and Praveen Babi, free-spirited woman who were on the right side of morality but saw no contradiction in downing liquor and flaunting their voluptuous bodies!
The best phase of Bollywood dawned with a new era of modern actresses - The 80s and 90s. Madhuri's songs like "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga" and "Choli Ke Peeche" were such a rage that audiences galore these actresses.
These were the early days of a trend now called an item number - the now smashing "Munni Badman," "Sheila Ki Jawani" are just skimpier segments of the train top dance, "Chaiyya Chaiyya" and Urmila Matondkar's "Chamma Chamma". Both these songs were part of flop films - Dil Se and China Gate, but these songs set feet tapping and hearts on fire.
All through the 2000s this trend only developed with films even as sane as Munna Bhai MBBS taking such an approach.
This decade has seen this trend as an indispensible aspect of the any modern film.
With top notch actresses daunting legs and flashing cleavages, where is Bollywood really headed is something we need to worry about!
And the Best Award for Maximum Whistles goes to...
Films in Bollywood may be hits or flops at the box office, but our desi janta still believe that the actors who receive the maximum 'seeti' when they arrive on screen, are the one's that rock our Bollywood world the most!
For instance, even today when Shah Rukh Khan appears on the screen in Maratha Mandir, Bombay over 500 weeks post the first release of Dilwale Dulhaniya Leh Jayenge, students from St. Xavier's College nearby, scream and hoot in happiness! Whistles are blown out when he scores his goal in "Mere Khwaabon Main Jo Aaye."
Likewise, there is nothing exquisite about Cocktail, but when Deepika Padukone, walks to a disco in London and downs her shot glasses in a sexy party dress, showing off her long legs, even the poshest of audiences whistle in delight.
Think about it, what were the moments you felt like whistling for at the movies? I remember sticking both my fingers under my tongue and blowing my lungs out for the penalty goals in 'Chak De' and the final catch in 'Lagaan.'
For the sheer X-factor, appeal of it, you might have heard whistles for Salman Khan in Dabangg and Ajay Devgan in Singham.
Comment with your favourite whistling memory, FridayMoviez hopes you will have many!
For instance, even today when Shah Rukh Khan appears on the screen in Maratha Mandir, Bombay over 500 weeks post the first release of Dilwale Dulhaniya Leh Jayenge, students from St. Xavier's College nearby, scream and hoot in happiness! Whistles are blown out when he scores his goal in "Mere Khwaabon Main Jo Aaye."
Likewise, there is nothing exquisite about Cocktail, but when Deepika Padukone, walks to a disco in London and downs her shot glasses in a sexy party dress, showing off her long legs, even the poshest of audiences whistle in delight.
Think about it, what were the moments you felt like whistling for at the movies? I remember sticking both my fingers under my tongue and blowing my lungs out for the penalty goals in 'Chak De' and the final catch in 'Lagaan.'
For the sheer X-factor, appeal of it, you might have heard whistles for Salman Khan in Dabangg and Ajay Devgan in Singham.
Comment with your favourite whistling memory, FridayMoviez hopes you will have many!
Freida Pinto on Song!
British Director Micheal Winterbottom’s highly praised film “Trishna” gained critical acclaimed around the globe starring Freida Pinto and Riz Ahmed. The movie is a bold, risque adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel “Tess of the d'Urbervilles” and Indian beauty Freida Pinto( read Slumdog Millionaire fame) once again flooded the headline of magazines, newspaper and other medium.
The once mumbai suburb girl proves her critics wrong by channeling the genuine talent she has in herself with her stellar performance in the movie where she plays a daughter of Autorickshaw driver, indeed her performance screams “epic”. It is loud and clear she is not a one film wonder. Frieda Pinto has set another landmark in her career. We will be seeing a lot of Freidaaaa. Wonder, if she will shake her legs soon in the Indian cinema.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Dara Singh Stars, family, fans react to strong man Dara Singh’s death.
Dara Singh died on Thursday at age 83. But his memorable and wide-ranging roles in Television, Movies and Yes, “The Strong man legacy” will live on.
A cardiac dilemma led to Dara Singh’s hospitalisation at the Kokilaben Hospital on July 7. subsequently, his wellbeing get worse. Further, his kidneys suffered malfunction and caused damage to his brain.
The Hero of Indian Cinema has obtain Rustam-E-Punjab, Rustam-E-Hind Title with his enviable character and humanity. Nearly, the entire Bollywood gathered to pay their tribute to the larger than life icon. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Famer was known for his unconventional roles. The real-life Wrestler was a fixture in Bollywood and cope to work until almost the end.
Being Beautiful is all about the right attitude: Gul Panag gets straight A's!
Gul Panag is an Indian actress, a biker and athlete at heart, a voice actress, model, and former beauty queen - Miss India and Miss Beautiful Smile, who didn't shy away from competing for the Miss Universe pageant. Her notable films include the staunch and uptight, script oriented Nagesh Kukunoor's Dor, Dhoop, Manorama Six Feet Under, Hello, and Straight.
She is talented and out-spoken, gorgeous and in your face.
The 35 year old biker, also stands at the apex of feminism - even if she doesn't claim to be one!
Gul was born in Chadigarh, and with all that dole sholay and into a 2nd generation of an armed forces family, Gul has changed 14 schools and learned a lot of skills she keeps rolled up her sleeve.
Skiing, firing with guns - long and short, travelling to new destinations and training amongst horses, Gul is a fantasy adventure-buff!
No wonder she manages to keep up the smile, it's all about living life king size! And who wouldn't with all those sleek bikes she owns!
She is talented and out-spoken, gorgeous and in your face.
The 35 year old biker, also stands at the apex of feminism - even if she doesn't claim to be one!
Gul was born in Chadigarh, and with all that dole sholay and into a 2nd generation of an armed forces family, Gul has changed 14 schools and learned a lot of skills she keeps rolled up her sleeve.
Skiing, firing with guns - long and short, travelling to new destinations and training amongst horses, Gul is a fantasy adventure-buff!
No wonder she manages to keep up the smile, it's all about living life king size! And who wouldn't with all those sleek bikes she owns!
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