Debut Film Of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. No it’s not Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali a big name in Indian Film Industry from Big Stars to newcomers everyone has a dream to work with Bhansali at least once in their lifetime. But how many of you know about his debut film?? People often answer 1999 hit Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn starrer Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was his debut film. The Answer is ‘No’.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Debut film was released in 1996 “Khamoshi The Musical” starring Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar and Helen in Guest role. But tragedy is that the film was Box Office Flop despite having Chartbuster songs like Aaj main upar aasman niche, Aankhon mein kya, Bahon k Darmiya sang by top notch singers of 90’s Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Kumar Sanu, Hariharan and Udit Narayan. Composed by Jatin Lalit. Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

The film plot has similarity with recently won Oscar winning film CODA (2022) which is inspired from 2014 french film La Famille Bélier. The theme of the film was that a deaf and mute couple in Goa. They have a baby girl, Annie who is able to speak and hear. Annie’s life is divided into two worlds – one with her parents and the other of music, which she loves. Annie gets her musical inspirations from her grandmother, Maria Braganza (Helen). (Source: Wikipedia)

Bhansali has delivered few flops in his entire filmy career and Khamoshi is one of them but people will still remember this film because of its Chartbuster songs. There’s already a film name Khamoshi which was released in 1969 starring Waheeda Rehman, Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra but the plot is completely different from this 1996 film.

The list of songs is given below:

1. Aaj main upar.

https://youtu.be/69Zb6nwr7Wc

2. Yeh dil sun raha hain.

3. Baahon k Darmiya.

4. Aankhon mein kya.

Before I Conclude just to add few lines, Every decade passes we able to see a new SLB in his work but one thing is contant that is romance.

Bye.

Krishna Kumar Kunnatha: the Voice of Youth.

2 kk’s of 2 different generations have ruled the music industry like a king and made the audience Gaga over them. You might be confused 2 KK ?? There’s only one KK and that is Krishna Kumar Kunnatha but you can’t forget the first KK who’s still ruling our hearts with his songs that is legendary Kishore Kumar. The one common factor about both the kk’s are that they are considered as voice of Youths and another common factor between them was that we can’t believe is their untimely demise they both died at their 50’s. They Both have delivered evergreen songs that we still love to listen and it will also entertain the future generations too.

But here the main concern is Krishnakumar Kunnatha who recently took his last breath at Kolkata after the completion of his Concert at Vivekananda College. His demise is truly unbelievable. This year can be considered as unlucky for the music industry and music lovers. We have lost Legendary Indian Singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Bappi Lahiri, Sidhu Moose wala and KK.

KK has delivered many popular songs which are available in YouTube, Spotify, Jio Saavn and Gaana Aap. As per Wikipedia the singer sang for more than 300+ songs across 10 languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Odia and many more.

5 best songs of Kk from our playlist

1. Sach Keh raha hai from Rehna hain tere dil mein(2001)

Sunder Sunder woh haseena badi sunder sunder no matter how many we listen this line still it made us fresh. With 5 crore views and 3.7 lakhs like in YouTube this song makes the first place.

2. Tujhe Sochta hoon from Jannat 2(2012)

The popular trio of Emraan hashmi, Pritam and Kk makes the 2nd place with 4.4 crore views and 4.1 lakh likes.

https://youtu.be/Oido0SZRRNY

3. Ajab Si from Om Shanti Om(2007)

Starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in this song makes the third place with 2.9 crore views and 4.3 lakhs like.

4. I am in love from Once Upon a Time in Mumbai(2010)

Again the popular trio of Emraan hashmi, Pritam and Kk makes the fourth place with 1.1 crore views and 1.1 lakh likes.

5. Sajde from Khatta Meetha(2010)

The Masterpiece Combo of Pritam and Kk makes the 5th place with 1.1 crore views and 1.9 lakhs likes.

Legends never die they take birth and entertain us for lifetime. KK you’re and you’ll always be in our hearts so no goodbye to you.

My View on Anik Dutta’s Aparajito: The Undefeated (Bengali)🎥🎞️🎟️

Genre: Biopic

Directed by Anik Dutta

Writing and screenplay by Utsav Mukherjee

Cinematographer Supratim Bhol

Music by Debojyoti Mishra.

Cast: Jeetu Kamal, Saayoni Ghosh, Anjana Bose, Anusua Majumdar and others.

Theme: Renowned filmmaker invited in a talk show organised by All India Radio where he shares his experience about his debut film the struggle and hurdle they faced while filming.

Anik Dutta came with yet another masterpiece “Aparajito” biopic on the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Where the director shows the initial stage of Ray before entering into the world of Cinema. Many movie lovers know that Satyajit Ray used to work in ad agency where used to make sketches for books and different brands.

The entire film was shot in Black and white mode to bring a retro vibe in audience and Dutta successfully manage to create the exact vibe of Pather Panchali (Debut film of Satyajit Ray) in this film. Background score is perfect.

If I talk about the screenplay then it’s becomes slow in some scenes but that’s not a problem because sometimes to build a story on screen, screenplay has to slow down for the sake of good film.

Performance: In terms of performance Jeetu Kamal played the role as Aparajito perfectly on screen. There will be a battle in between audience and their mind whether they are seeing Satyajit Ray or an actor who’s portraying the filmmakers role undoubtedly perfect.

On the other side Saayoni Ghosh who portrayed as a wife of Aparajito Ray in the film and undoubtedly she performed very well it also gives us the message that behind success of every men there’s a women who stand behind him as a great support.

Other cast of the film did very well in their respective film. Anik Dutta showed each and everything in detail from casting to costume and making, art and background score. All Aparajito is worth to watch.

As I came to conclusion I want to share my experience firstly I have watched Bengali film in theatres after ages which made me nostalgic and secondly, when I visit to theatre what I noticed that audiences are approaching regional cinema more than bollywood films. Right now 5 regional films are running in theatre namely: Saunkan Saunkne(Punjabi), Aparajito(Bengali), Dharmaveer(Marathi), Sarkaru Vaari Patta(Telugu), Don(Tamil) and audiences are choosing their native language films and this made me very happy that people are supporting regional cinema and this legacy must continue.

Rabindranath Tagore: The World Poet.

On the occassion of Rabindra Jayanti. I have come up with interesting fact which is known to some or completely unknown to some people.

Rabindranath Tagore is mainly known for his poems, songs and plays. Rabindranath Tagore written and Composed 2,232 Songs of in his entire lifetime. He wrote 11 novels in his entire lifetime and wrote more than 50 dramas. Rabindranath Tagore won Noble Prize in the year 1913 for his book Gitanjali (Songs Offering) whose main theme was the devotion to God.

Despite so many years passed away after his death but his contribution to our Country and Indian literary society didn’t fade away from our heart He’s still ruling in our heart and mostly Cinema who played a pivotal role in preserving his work in the vision of cinema. New Generation People are getting to know the world poet through watching films.

Numbers of Films and Song are adapted from Tagore’s work not only in Bengali Cinema but also in Hindi Cinemas. Every year or every decade the same songs are being released by different production Companies with a different tone and everytime it refresh the listeners and we humming the songs everytime.

Films which are adapted from the novel of Rabindranath Tagore.

Chokher Bali (2003)

Film Directed by Rituporno Ghosh

The film revolves around the issues of Child marriage, women’s education and how widows in Bengal are being treated in 19th and 20th century.

Kabuliwala (1961)

Film Directed by Hemen Gupta

Kabuliwala is a beautiful portrayal of friendship between Afghan trader and little girl mini which reminds him about his daughter.

Lekin (1991)

Film Directed by Gulzar

The film adapted from the novel Kshudita Pashan (the hungry Stone)

Noukadubi (2011)

Film Directed by Rituporno Ghosh

After the success of Chokher Bali director came up with his last project Noukadubi. A man marries a woman in an arranged marriage, despite his heart being won by another woman. After an accident in which the couple are the only survivors, the man gradually begins to realize that his new wife is already married to a different man. Source: wikipedia

Uphaar (1971)

Film Directed by Sudhendu Roy

Anoop marries Minoo, a childish girl who does not understand her relationship with Anoop. While returning back to Calcutta, he is compelled to leave her with her mother. Source: wikipedia

Writing about the world poet is an unending process as research about him is also an unending because he had kept numbers of works for the upcoming generations and reading the work of Tagore is always refreshing who doesn’t want to end reading Tagore.

101 Not Out Satyajit Ray: The One Man Industry.

Legends never die they come to this world to rule forever.

May 02, 2022 marks the 101 birth anniversary of none other than the renowned filmmaker, music composer, editor, Producer, screenplay writer Satyajit Ray The One Man Industry.

His contribution and achievements is not unknown to anyone. He took Indian Film Industry to the next level Indian Films got the global recognition somehow it won’t be wrong to say that he had a major contribution in this.

Satyajit Ray brought a new trend in Indian Film Industry the trend of making films on the Social Issues facing by our society. Jane Aranye(1976), sakha prasakha(1990), Apur sansar(1959), Aparajita(1956), Nayak(1963) and many more. Unemployment, Women empowerment, malnutrition, Dictatorship was his main focus.

It is needless to say that Satyajit Ray was one of those filmmakers who brought the trend of sequels. The Apu Trilogy (Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Apur sansar), Teen Kanya(Postmaster, Manihara, Samapti), Goopi Bagha Trilogy(Goopi Gayen Bagha Bayen, Hirak Rajar Deshe, Goopi Bagha Phire elo) . All these movies covered recent scenario of the Society out of three, two films are adapted from the novels of renown writers and poet Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and Rabindranath Tagore. In the initial days of Ray’s Filmy Career he used to make films adapted from novels mainly Rabindranath Tagore and Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay.

List of films adapted from the novels of greatest writers of the Indian literary society.

1. Aranyer Din Ratri by Sunil Gangopadhyay (1970)starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Shubhendu Chatterjee, Simi Garewal, Samit Bhanja and others

2. Charulata by Rabindranath Tagore (1964) starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Shailen Mukherjee.

3. Chiriyakhana: the zoo by Saradindu Bandopadhyay (1967) starring Uttam Kumar, Shubhendu Chatterjee.

4. Ghore Baire by Rabindranath Tagore (1984) starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Swatilekha Chatterjee, Victor Banerjee.

Apart from filmmaking he also wrote number of short stories and novels. Feluda still rules in the hearts of every generation some of his famous Feluda books are Sonar Kella, Badshahi Angti, Gangtoke Gondogol, Royal Bengal Rahasya, Chinnamastar Abhishap and many more. Apart from Ray other filmmakers have also tried their hand in making films or webseries on the based of these novels. Sandip Ray son of Satyajit Ray who followed his path and he is also famous for making films which has an essence of Satyajit Ray most of the Feluda films or tele films directed by Junior Ray.

Before I conclude I must add that writing about Ray is unstoppable cause no matter what how many times you research and write about him it’s still feels like I have missed something.

মহারাজা….. তোমারে সেলাম। Oh King….. I Salute.

ब से Bioscope #8: Mimi 🎥🎞️🎬🎟️

Cast: Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Supriya Pathak, Manoj Pahwa and others.

Director: Laxman Utekar

Released: 26/07/2021

Mimi is an official remake of Marathi film ‘Mala Aai Vhachy’.

Synopsis: John and Summer wants to surrogate their baby. The couple visits Jaipur where they meet Bhanu(Pankaj Tripathi) a taxi driver and the couple said about their problem and they will pay a hefty amount to the girl and Bhanu.

Bhanu took responsibility and found a girl name Mimi(Kriti Sanon) a traditional dancer at five star hotel. She used to entertain the foreign guests, she had a dream to become an actress at bollywood and she needs money to visit Mumbai. Bhanu gave her offer for Surrogacy and handover their baby delivery. Mimi agrees to the offer as she has a dream to become an actress.

After few months the couple denies to take their baby as Doctor told them that baby will take birth with disabilities. Now the emotional rollercoaster starts. what will happen next?? Will Mimi abort or she will give birth to the baby ??

All over Mimi is fun and emotional film. Kriti Sanon as Mimi and other actors in their respective roles are fabulous. Legendary Music Composer AR Rahman Composed heart touching and Melodious songs. It’s not a one time watch audience can watch as many as time they want.

ब से Bioscope 🎥🎟️#6 : Serious Men (2020)

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indira Tiwari, Akshath Das, Shweta Basu Prasad, Nasser.

Writer: Manu Joseph, Niren Bhatt.

Director: Sudheer Mishra

Synopsis: Ayyan Mani(Nawazuddin Siddiqui) wanted to make his son Aditya Mani(Akshath Das) a genius like his Boss Dr. Arvind Acharya(Nasser) a scientist. But how much Ayyan can fulfill his dream?? let’s talk.

Ayyan Mani belongs from dalit family due to lower caste of the society neither he nor his forefathers could enjoy his life. Ayyan and his Oja(Indira Tiwari) lives in a chawl in Mumbai. Ayyan used to dream big he promised his wife that one day I’ll make my son a genius. He gave his son all the facilities from admitting him to one of the finest school to giving a proper tuition. After 6 years Adi truly became a genius he used to argue with his teachers on maths and Science. He became a celebrity media used to take his interview often.

Ayyan and Adi has a great bond they keeps biggest secret which Ayyan never wanted to disclose by his son. What’s the secret?? Anuja (Shweta Basu Prasad) a daughter of Chief Minister wants to make a housing Complex in there chawl they want Adi to Convince the member of housing and he convinced them . Later, the things turn against Ayyan’s favor few people got to know about his son’s secret. Now how Ayyan will deal with all the situation or Will he be able to Come out from all Kind of Consequences?? Watch it on Netflix.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivered his performance two different roles in two different movies with same enthusiasm yet again he proved his Versatility the other casts are truly good especially Akshath Das and Indira Tiwari. Serious men is treat to watch in this Pandemic. Do watch the film on Netflix.

B se Bioscope 📽 #5: V (Telugu) (2020)

Cast: Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha Thomas, Aditi Rao Hyderi.

Direction: Mohana Krishna indradraganti

Written by: Mohana Krishna Indradraganti

V is an Indian Action thriller film with many twist and turn. While watching ‘V’ audience might think that it’s an remake of ‘Vikram Vedha’ or the film inspired from 2019 release hindi film ‘War’. No it has Completely different plotline and it’s one of the best Indian thriller film.

Synopsis:

Aditya (Sudheer Babu) a fierce cop got a Challenge from Vishnu (Nani) to stop him from killing five people who are the reputed person of Hyderabad and Mumbai and one was from police.

Aditya accept the challenge. Vishnu gave clue about his next murder, Aditya took help from his girlfriend Apoorva (Nivetha Thomas) but whenever Aditya solve the clue Vishnu already committed another Murder. While solving this case Aditya was unknown to him and a criminal but later he got to know that they were on the same batch. Aditya went to his School checked his record met his friends and then the twist begins.

Vishnu was in Army and during his holidays he met Saheba (Aditi Rao Hyderi) in a store and they both falls for each other. Then they got married after few days she became pregnant, Vishnu went back to his duty. He asked for leave as his wife was in serious condition, But the general refused his leave. While returning to his Camp. The truck explode and Vishnu escape from their after few days he got the news that Saheb passes away, She was murdered by those five people. From then he changed his only focus was to kill them.

Vishnu has already killed four among five now only one was left. Ranjith son of home minister went to Thailand to celebrate his birthday. Aditya was already on the spot and abruptly Vishnu entered with a bang… WAIT I am not going further I can’t give more spoiler or else you won’t be able to enjoy the film. Now let’s come to the point we have watched many Telugu films but from last one or two we are getting to watch a new face of Telugu Cinema in 2018 we have watched Arjun Reddy, Mahanati. In 2019 we have witnessed Jersey, Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya. In 2020 due to Covid – 19 we haven’t witnessed much film but still Ala Vaikunthapuramulu is the Biggest blockbuster and now V.

V is well written story and it has engaging storyline which forms interest among the audience. It is available on Amazon Prime. Thank you..

ब से Bioscope 📽 #4: Khuda Haafiz (2020)

Cast: Vidyut Jamwal, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Shiv Pandit, Ahana Kumra and Anu Kapoor.

Direction: Farooq Kabir.

Screenplay: Farooq Kabir.

How far will you go for love??

Sameer(Vidyut Jamwal) and Nargis(Shivaleeka Oberoi) got married few days later India face economic decline both Sameer and Nargis loose their job, soon both applied for a job through Overseas job consultant. After 15 days Nargis got a job letter from Noman but Sameer’s call was yet to come, Nargis left the city next day and headed for Noman. Sameer haven’t receive any phone calls from her since she left.

Few days later he get a call from Nargis but she was in trouble and Sameer leave for Noman. Where he met Hussain (Anu Kapoor) he was a taxi driver, Sameer file complaint but Police refused to file Complain, then he went to Indian Embassy but Security Commander wasn’t there. He took help from Hussain and soon they became friend. Later Sameer got to know Nargis is in Bait u Saif home town of Hussain, then the Interest of the film rise. I am ending my synopsis here. Rests you’ll get to know, watch the film. It’s available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Khuda Haafiz is a treat for action lovers and Vidyut Jamwal fans of course. It has pro level action and Vidyut gave his best performance in his career and supporting cast performed very well. Khuda Haafiz is worth to watch and after Dil Bechara, Khuda Haafiz is another film who got 9.4 rating in Imdb.

Indian Film📽 and Patriotism 🇮🇳

Before I start my blog, wishing all the readers Happy Independence Day. As we have watched many Patriotic films, Border is still our favorite on 15th August every TV channel stream Border. But my question is Why?? Firstly, Border is mainly based on 1971 war between India and Pakistan. Secondly, we got Independence from British Raj. However today I am blogging about films which was based on Pre Independence and First war of Independence.

4. Syeraa Narsimha Reddy

Syeraa Narsimha Reddy film released last year, Magnum Opus in South Film Industry and it Pan Indian Film. The film took almost 2 – 3 years to complete. Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Vijay Sethupathi, Tammanah and many other actors are part of this film. The film is based on Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy’s as the emperor of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, it’s a heroic tale from the mid-18th century. However I got to know about Narsimha Reddy, people hardly talk about he’s one of the Unsung hero.

3. Manikarnika.

Manikarnika is a Biopic on Rani Lakshmi Bai and even know as Jhansi ki Rani. The film was based on the scenario of first war of Independence 1857 between Marathas and Britishers. It’s a first ever Magnum Opus where Female is a main lead, the film became a part of many controversy. The film also portrays the sacrifice of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Interesting fact is that the film is directed by Kangana Ranaut herself.

2. The Legends of Bhagat Singh.

One of the Best Performance in Ajay Devgn’s filmy career. The Legend of Bhagat Singh is based on as it is already mentioned in the title i.e Bhagat Singh. We know that Bhagat Singh belongs from Punjab and he died at the age of 23 along with his friend Sukhdev and Rajguru in the very small age, Bhagat Singh gathered many supporters to fight against British. Despite of good plot the film was Box Office flop but the film helped Ajay Devgn to win national award.

1. Chittagong.

Master Da Surya sen who fought till his last breath. Chittagong is based on Chittagong war where number of teenagers fought against Britishers even females were part of the war, Pritilata wadedar is the biggest prove. The film has a stellar cast like Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddique, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajkumar Rao and many more. The film is treat to watch.

It ends here we shouldn’t forget the sacrifice our freedom fighters did for us and we should celebrate this day everyday. Vande Matram 🇮🇳