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Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag: Review

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag doesn’t come anywhere close to the real thing, Ramesh Sippy ’s Sholay .

Unlike the original film, ‘RGV Ki Aag’ has nothing that leaves a lasting impression on a viewer. The movie is a mere assorted collection of Varma’s own interpretation of scenes from the original. There is no cohesive linear flow in the story. The dialogues, with frequent references to America, Iraq and Al Qaeda, are horribly amateurish. Nowhere close to the mastery of Salim and Javed in the original.
Varma was seemingly very obsessed with the idea of remaking ‘Sholay’. But he did not realize the mammoth task of recreating the same magic. And in his blind zeal and obsession, Varma has floundered big time.

Firstly, he cast wrong actors in the roles of Hero and Raj. Ajay Devgan (as Hero) doesn’t have the flair to tickle the funny bone. And newcomer Prashant Raj (as brooding Raj) simply doesn’t know how to act. With these two pivotal roles going to inappropriate actors, the movie is already half sunk. Only Mohanlal and Sushmita Sen look convincing in their respective roles.

Ramu has given a very different interpretation to the character of Babban Singh (originally Gabbar). His Babban looks menacing, repulsive and fatigued. He is a bit psychotic with a slight caricaturish streak. And yet you don’t dread this character half as much as you did Gabbar Singh. Unlike the latter, there is not a single dialogue of Babban Singh that you would carry home with you.

‘RGV Ki Aag’ stays loyal to ‘Sholay’ as far as the basic plot of the story is concerned. Two small-time crooks, Hero (Ajay Devgan) and Raj (Prashant Raj) catch the eye of honest police inspector Narsimha (Mohanlal) because of their bravery. Later, Narsimha hires them to catch the dreaded and notorious gangster Babban Singh Amitabh Bachchan ) who killed Narsimha’s family and cut off his fingers.

Hero and Raj arrive in Kaliganj where Hero falls for the charm of a beautiful auto-rickshaw driver Ghungroo ( Nisha Kothari ) while Raj develops feelings for the grim widow Durga (Sushmita Sen).

As Heero and Raj begin cracking down on Babban Singh and his men, battle lines are drawn. Babban, along with his henchman Thambi ( Sushant Singh ), will fight to the bitter end to eliminate the two brave recruits of Narsimha.

Ram Gopal Varma gives his own twist to the story and characters of the original movie. But he does incorporate some scenes from ‘Sholay’. Like the scene when Hero threatens to commit suicide if Ghungroo’s mother does not agree to marry her with him. Or Hero teaching shooting to Ghungroo. Or Durga nursing a wounded Raj.

What Ramu fails to do is to create a right chemistry between the characters. For instance, you don’t see and feel any camaraderie between Heero and Raj. Even the muted love between Raj and Durga is bland. To cut to the chase, Ramu fails big time as a director.

The cinematography by Amit Roy is brilliant, but Amar Mohile’s background score is terrible. Even the film’s songs are just mediocre compositions and the much talked-about Mehbooba Mehbooba (with special appearance by Urmila Matondkar and Abhishek Bachchan ) is not a patch on RD Burman’s composition.

The movie could have been salvaged only through performances, but there too one meets with disappointment only. Ajay Devgan is just average. Prashant Raj can’t act. Nisha Kothari hams. Mohanlal is good and Sushmita Sen is very expressive. Amitabh Bachchan does his best to enact Ramu’s interpretation of Babban Singh.

All in all, ‘RGV Ki Aag’ is a letdown. The movie only reminds you how great and matchless the real ‘Sholay’ was and is.

Now you can say thank you to me as I will save you $8 to $9 bucks. You can watch the movie when it comes on VHS or DVD for a buck or two.

`Heyy Babyy breaks box office records`

Sajid Nadiadwala’s HEYY BABYY, directed by debutant Sajid Khan, starring Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Vidya Balan has taken a block buster opening worldwide with a record shattering opening weekend collection of Rs. 41 crore.

HEYY BABYY has also taken the biggest opening in the US this year and the biggest screen average (6039 pounds) in the UK. The film has already debuted at number 10 at the UK box office this week end. It is also touted to be Akshay Kumar’s biggest opening ever and is touted to takeover as the ‘Overseas King’ with consecutive hits overseas. A super success in the 3 major international markets in the US and UK, and in Australia reaching the coveted $ 100,000 mark in the opening week end.

“Audience reactions world-wide to HEYY BABYY have been extremely encouraging. With Sajid Khan’s direction and talent like Akshay, Fardeen, Ritesh and Vidya, HEYY BABYY was bound to be a stupendous hit,” says Mr. Sunil Lulla, President Eros International.

Wow! Can’t wait till I watch the movie “HEYY BABYY”. I haven’t watched the movie yet but I always liked Akshay Kumar’s acting. I am definitely going to check this one out in theaters. Most of the people were saying it’s a stupid movie; it has to be stupid to make you laugh. But anyways I will post my review once I check it out.

ShahRukh Khan – Aishwarya Rai: Overrated or Underrated?

I came across lot of diehard fan of SRK and Aishwarya Rai, but most of the people don’t like them. Which triggered if majority people I know don’t like SRK and Ash then why are they overrated? It always feels like he is over-doing it – everything, comedy, drama, romance, sentimental – just everything seems unnatural, exaggerated and larger than life. Also, there is hardly any variety in the type of characters he plays.

Same for ASH, she is seriously annoying, she can’t act, and she hardly can dance. All fame she got was from her Miss World crown. For me, she is overrated. None of her movies were super hit because of her. Also the hype of Abhishek and Ash’s weeding was out of control. It was hilarious how local people were not at all interested in their weeding.

From different award function, interviews and reviews I felt they both got attitude and ego problem. SRK’s stereotype acting is now out of control, it makes movie more boring where ASH is over doing it. Take the example of Aamir Khan, if you compare any of his movies you won’t find the same stereotype acting.

SRK Overrated, ASH Overrated Aamir Khan Underrated.

Feel free to express your rating for any actor or actress.

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