Oki, so I have been hearing this a lot ever since Don 2 released that Don is Shah Rukh's best performance after Chak De! India. I definitely don't agree with that.
After Chak De! India, Shah Rukh's releases were Om Shanti Om, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, My Name Is Khan, Ra.One and Don 2. Here's how I see it.
Om Shanti Om: Om Prakash Makhija/Om Kapoor
Om Prakash Makhija is a highly filmy junior artist in love with a superstar named Shanti Priya. After Om Prakash passes away, he's reincarnated as Om Kapoor, who goes on to become a huge superstar. Now Shah Rukh played a double role. Two different people with the only similarity of being in the film industry. But that's their profession. Performance wise, I will agree that Shah Rukh was a little over the top as Om Kapoor but Om Shanti Om being a over the top kind of movie, it didn't have much scope for Shah Rukh to make Om Shanti Om one of his best performances. So for me personally, this movie doesn't fall in the top 10 SRK performances.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi: Surinder Sahni/Raj Kapoor
Surinder Sahni is like the ordinary and common man we meet or see everyday. He's not 1 in a million to stand out but part of that million. Like Shah Rukh had described him, but I'll put it in more harsh words; If such guy is part of a triangle love story, he'd be the one to be ditched for a person like Raj. Now Raj Kapoor is the happy-go-lucky, cheap and loud person. He can win over a girl more easily than Surinder Sahni. Anyway, in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Shah Rukh pulled both characters off real nicely. He kept Surinder the way he should have been which is nice, quiet but very loving at heart. He got Raj to be again, over the top because that's how Raj was supposed to be. So yes, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi does fall in the top 10 SRK performances of mine.
My Name Is Khan: Rizwan Khan
Rizwan Khan, we all know, is a autistic man who divides the world in good and bad, removing all the boundaries that are in our world map. Even if I don't want to, I will have to exaggerate the autism part of this character. One big reason is because Shah Rukh is not autistic in real life so it is hard to convincingly portray a sensitive character of that of an autistic man. Playing a role like that of Raj Kapoor, Om Kapoor or somebody else is not hard because there are millions of people like them but there are hardly many Autistic Rizwan Khan in this world. Shah Rukh as Rizwan is the best performance for me of Shah Rukh's. He played the role with a lot of handle and care. Secondly, Shah Rukh was pushed beyond his comfort zone for the first time I believe. Yes, Rizwan tops the list for me.
Ra.One: Shekhar Subramanium/G.One
Shekhar Subramanium is that geeky Dad who tries to be strict with his child and make him a part of his life but ends up becoming a part of his child's life. You know that tug-of-war most parents and children have? Anyway, as Shekhar Subramanium, there wasn't much to do for Shah Rukh but to be like that Dad he is in real life coated with the South Indian spices. As G.One, Shah Rukh was really good. He played both characters quite convincingly but G.One is my favorite of this lot. Because G.One required Shah Rukh to be a little robotic, no display of expressions and yeah. But still I can't put Shekhar or G.One in my top 10 list.
Don 2: Don
In Don 2, Shah Rukh is just a plain mean villain. In Don 1, Shah Rukh has a double role, one as a good guy morphed into a bad guy and one just a plain bad guy, but now it's off topic. Anyway, such character is beyond Shah Rukh's comfort zone because the other villainous roles he played, it was backed by love or reason. Don didn't require a emotion based reason to be evil. There may be some "love" kind of moments but Don just likes to play around. Don is like a daredevil who just plays with danger. This performance is in my top 10 list but I will have to say one thing though, from a critical point of view that what helped Don to be Don was his style, wit, and the story itself.
But I won't reveal my top 10 SRK performances list yet, well, at least not in this post because I wrote this to reflect on people's views which say Don 2 is Shah Rukh's best after CDI.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Don 2 - The Epic Sequel
So last night, I watched Don 2, had to miss the first couple of minutes due to real bad traffic and parking issues. Anyway, the movie was simply fantastic. Don is definitely the most smartest criminal ever.
The movie is like a jigsaw puzzle as my friend described. It's a interactive movie. You won't leave the theater house wondering how Don did this and that because you get told everything in 2 hours and 25 minutes. Unless you end up missing any minute of the movie then you'll have to wonder. For example, I missed the beginning so I didn't understand a certain idea of the film. I won't reveal anything about the movie because I know many of my readers are yet to see it.
I loved the background score. Yeah, I have to mention this because the background from the Facebook game and the main website game are both used in the movie. When I was hearing it, I was like ah ha! I heard it somewhere before and it eventually took me back to the game. Now I understand the main website's game a bit more. Although neither games had much connection with the movie itself but still, it had a teeny tiny hint. ;)
Performance wise, everyone was really good. The movie doesn't have a gazillion characters to confuse the audience. It's well organized and each character are there for a reason. Really must applaud for Farhan, Ameet and Amrish for writing such a smart story. Quite relevant with Don 1 but much much better than Don 1. I understand the fact that Don 1 had to be made keeping in mind the 70's Don movie of Amitabh Bachchan since it was a remake. But still Don 2 is really a masterpiece. Like I had tweeted on twitter, this is how a sequel should be.
Don 2 is known to be the first sequel to a supervillain's tale. In Bollywood, this is the first sequel which is worth calling a sequel...that's my personal opinion.
Coming back to performances, I really have to praise Shah Rukh. If anyone can play the character of Don then it can only be Shah Rukh Khan. For me, Shah Rukh is the real Don. I nearly fell for Don in certain parts of the movie. But being well aware of Don's cunning mind, trust me, there was a war going on between my head and my heart. I never had such a battle because of a movie. And not to forget that I had guessed many things but my mind missed the part that Don 2 is a heist movie. Nearly all my guesses were proved wrong. There are plenty of "OMG", "Oh Shit!", "Fuck!", "Wow!!", "WTF?", and all that kinds of moments.
On a side note, it's really hard to write a spoiler free post about Don 2 because all is in the movie itself so now I will shut up and if you have not watched it, please do watch it. If it didn't release in your country, hold on a bit because Don 2 may be coming to steal your breath away at a theater near you ;)
And yeah, I watched the movie in 3D! My first ever 3D movie and it was simply awesome. At the end, I was speechless and thoughtless hence I waited 24 hours before writing this post.
Let me end this post by saying, it's not just difficult to catch Don, but it's IMPOSSIBLE!!
The movie is like a jigsaw puzzle as my friend described. It's a interactive movie. You won't leave the theater house wondering how Don did this and that because you get told everything in 2 hours and 25 minutes. Unless you end up missing any minute of the movie then you'll have to wonder. For example, I missed the beginning so I didn't understand a certain idea of the film. I won't reveal anything about the movie because I know many of my readers are yet to see it.
I loved the background score. Yeah, I have to mention this because the background from the Facebook game and the main website game are both used in the movie. When I was hearing it, I was like ah ha! I heard it somewhere before and it eventually took me back to the game. Now I understand the main website's game a bit more. Although neither games had much connection with the movie itself but still, it had a teeny tiny hint. ;)
Performance wise, everyone was really good. The movie doesn't have a gazillion characters to confuse the audience. It's well organized and each character are there for a reason. Really must applaud for Farhan, Ameet and Amrish for writing such a smart story. Quite relevant with Don 1 but much much better than Don 1. I understand the fact that Don 1 had to be made keeping in mind the 70's Don movie of Amitabh Bachchan since it was a remake. But still Don 2 is really a masterpiece. Like I had tweeted on twitter, this is how a sequel should be.
Don 2 is known to be the first sequel to a supervillain's tale. In Bollywood, this is the first sequel which is worth calling a sequel...that's my personal opinion.
Coming back to performances, I really have to praise Shah Rukh. If anyone can play the character of Don then it can only be Shah Rukh Khan. For me, Shah Rukh is the real Don. I nearly fell for Don in certain parts of the movie. But being well aware of Don's cunning mind, trust me, there was a war going on between my head and my heart. I never had such a battle because of a movie. And not to forget that I had guessed many things but my mind missed the part that Don 2 is a heist movie. Nearly all my guesses were proved wrong. There are plenty of "OMG", "Oh Shit!", "Fuck!", "Wow!!", "WTF?", and all that kinds of moments.
On a side note, it's really hard to write a spoiler free post about Don 2 because all is in the movie itself so now I will shut up and if you have not watched it, please do watch it. If it didn't release in your country, hold on a bit because Don 2 may be coming to steal your breath away at a theater near you ;)
And yeah, I watched the movie in 3D! My first ever 3D movie and it was simply awesome. At the end, I was speechless and thoughtless hence I waited 24 hours before writing this post.
Let me end this post by saying, it's not just difficult to catch Don, but it's IMPOSSIBLE!!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Don 2 in 3 days or 2...
So sorry for this long period of no posts. Well, we are down to a few hours remaining to Shah Rukh's last release of 2011, Don 2! The first ever sequel to a villain's tale.
Don 2 is expected to have lots of twists and turns. Yeah, I'm definitely looking forward to this movie. In fact I have been looking forward to it from the time I finished watching Don in theater in 2006. Yes, the moment, the film had ended, I was wanting for more of Don. I'm sure I'm not alone on this. I was thankful that I didn't check online for its reviews and all so the surprise element at the end was surprising to me...if that makes sense.
We have all seen the Don 2 team promoting the movie all these past few days. I must say, this is the Shah Rukh I was missing. Shah Rukh nowadays is definitely living up to the tagline of Don 2, "The King Is Back". What I mean to say is that Shah Rukh now in each of his interview or at every event is being the Don I love to see him as. Don's witty style of talking, get it? ;)
Anyway, coming back to the movie, there is not much to say but just wait and watch. Get ready for a roller coaster ride! Don 2 is that bomb, which I had said before, will explode under SRK haters' main parts on Friday. I am not at all worried about its box office collection because for this movie, I'll be selfish and want to enjoy it myself which I know I will.
Here's looking forward to ending 2011 with Don, my man! Enjoy the movie! My next post will be after I watch Don 2.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Haso Gao Mushkurao...Kya Pata?
Today is this classic movie, Kal Ho Na Ho's 8th anniversary. I just finished watching some of my favorite parts and songs from it. Now my heart is like floating within because it must be filled with so much tears...
Released in 2003, on this date, November 28th, it touched so many hearts with its simple and meaningful story about living life to the fullest...I remember having seen a person who had just come out from the theater after watching this, suggesting to bring of a box of tissues with you. That is definitely right. Today, after 8 years, the last few scenes still make me teary-eyed. Even after watching this movie over 20 times already, the emotions have remained the same, it's not like well you know what will happen. With this film, in spite of knowing what's going to happen, you still feel for the character(s).
The story of Kal Ho Na Ho is pretty touchy, of course coated with beautiful music and nearly nice punchy comedy. I can definitely relate to it, I'm sure many of you can relate to it as well.
I have this issue with watching the last scene, meaning the hospital scene. So it's been a few years since I actually watched the full movie until today...meaning I did watch the end of it today. I guess I have become brave enough to watch the last part without shedding a single tear...yeah, had to hold back my tears because I don't cry in front of anyone.
It released in Diwali with another movie Janasheen...which definitely bombed. Hello? Has anyone been able to win against Shah Rukh Khan by releasing their movie on the same day? I don't think so...
Well, coming back to Kal Ho Na Ho, there was one thing which I didn't like...the comedy. Sometimes it was over the top and a little too loud. What I love about the film? Everything else. I especially loved the dialogues written by Niranjan Iyengar. I listen to the title track every single day nowadays....I don't know why but my day doesn't seem complete without listening to it. The Heartbeat instrumental is also amazing as hell. I could listen to it all day and night long.
I remember in 2003 when the movie released, it was being compared to an old movie called Anand. Well...what to do? Every movie of Shah Rukh's is always compared to other movies. But the fact is people, many of us will remember Kal Ho Na Ho more than Anand.
My friends: laugh, sing, smile...who knows? Kal ho na ho...
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The Khan(s) War
We all have been hearing of Khan War for a long time now. Of course it is annoying. Because three experienced actors have the same last name does not mean you have to pit them against each other. If you want to talk about competition, you cannot simply count how much each of their movie makes but this post is basically about that. And when it comes to the Khan War, surprisingly, people start taking "present" more seriously than the past. Wah bhai wah! The past is dead now?
Candidate #1, Shah Rukh Khan.
He's done about half a century of movies and lots of cameos. According to critics, his best work from 1992-2011 are: Devdas, Swades, Chak De! India and My Name Is Khan. Going by favoritism, nearly all movies are appreciated except for the rotten grapes according to many people: Ram Jaane, English Babu Desi Mem, Duplicate, Ra.One, Josh, Trimurti, etc.
Candidate #2, Aamir Khan.
He's done less than 50 films. According to critics and people alike, his best work from 1988-2011 includes: 3 idiots, Ghajini, Rang De Basanti, Lagaan, Sarfarosh, Rangeela, Dil Chahta Hai, etc. The rotten grapes on his lap happens to be: Mangal Pandey, Mela, Mann, Baazi, Love Love Love, Parampara, etc.
Candidate #3, Salman Khan.
He's done nearly 100 films. According to critics and people alike, his best works include: Dabanng, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Maine Pyar Kiya. Maybe I'm missing some out because he's done tons of movies and I have lost track and cannot sort them out. Tons of rotten grapes for him...too many to list.
Going by the amount of "All Time Blockbusters", and "Blockbusters" here, according to Box Office India FOR INDIA:
Shah Rukh Khan, 2 ATBBs and 4 blockbusters (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, Om Shanti Om, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Chak De! India, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum)
Aamir Khan, 3 ATBBs and 0 blockbuster (3 Idiots, Ghajini, and Raja Hindustani)
Salman Khan, 2 ATBBs and 1 blockbuster (Dabanng, Hum Apke Hain Kaun, and Partner)
Now adding up the distribution share for each actor's movies which have been ATBBs and BBs:
Shah Rukh Khan: 2,293,100,000 rupees
Aamir Khan: 1,954,100,000 rupees
Salman Khan: 1,146,400,000 rupees
That comparison was money wise. Content wise, I have already given a little hint and you can also research these three stooges to find out. The problem that plagues us fans is that we don't take the pain of doing research and open our big fat mouth to bring the opponent or in our case, opponents.
Acting wise, here goes my personal opinion. Of course, to me Shah Rukh's acting was, is and will always be brilliant. He always does something new. Yeah people accuse him of having the same mannerisms, expressions, etc. But my eyes never found that. You are free to call me ignorant and biased but really...I have learned to analyze and this man is a truly amazing actor and a treat to watch. Even if direction is bad, he can carry the movie on his shoulder and make it a fantastic movie. He's done plenty of movies and if the movie has repeat value today then it's mainly because of him. His acting definitely touches hearts...well not everyone's. Because of him, today we want the villain's victory over the good one's. Even Gabbar Singh of Sholay never got this honor that Vicky/Ajay of Baazigar or Rahul of Darr has received. Being a villain has become cool and sexy today, thanks to Don.
About Aamir Khan. Honestly, I have seen a handful of his movies. My whole family used to be his fans. I have also enjoyed a couple of the movies I watched of his, like Fanaa, Rang De Basanti, etc. But his acting never touched my heart and believe me, before 2007 at least, I used to watch a lot of movies and my favorite wasn't ONLY Shah Rukh back then. Yeah, big confession here. I used to adore all three Khans back then and would enjoy their movies. My last Aamir Khan movie was Ghajini which I watched last year I think. More than him, I enjoyed Asin's acting. Aamir's expressions never had enough impact on me as much as Shah Rukh's expressions do. What makes his acting stand out is perhaps his directors' hard work. Yeah, he definitely has worked with awesome directors.
About Salman Khan. I have enjoyed his movies like Kyon Ki, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. In all his movies, his attitude stands out more than his acting or wait does he act? Anyway, I found him to be repetitive, both attitude wise and role wise. That's all there is to say about him.
To end this post, I'd like to present two notes. One, thank God Shah Rukh is no longer the only earner in the family of Bollywood...adopted children Aamir and Salman have started to contribute to the otherwise nearly homeless fraternity of Bollywood. Lastly, I know I didn't talk about each of these actors' non-filmy lives. It was deliberate because Shah Rukh is, was and will always be the better of the three stooges of Bollywood in real life.
Merci Beaucoup!
Candidate #1, Shah Rukh Khan.
He's done about half a century of movies and lots of cameos. According to critics, his best work from 1992-2011 are: Devdas, Swades, Chak De! India and My Name Is Khan. Going by favoritism, nearly all movies are appreciated except for the rotten grapes according to many people: Ram Jaane, English Babu Desi Mem, Duplicate, Ra.One, Josh, Trimurti, etc.
Candidate #2, Aamir Khan.
He's done less than 50 films. According to critics and people alike, his best work from 1988-2011 includes: 3 idiots, Ghajini, Rang De Basanti, Lagaan, Sarfarosh, Rangeela, Dil Chahta Hai, etc. The rotten grapes on his lap happens to be: Mangal Pandey, Mela, Mann, Baazi, Love Love Love, Parampara, etc.
Candidate #3, Salman Khan.
He's done nearly 100 films. According to critics and people alike, his best works include: Dabanng, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Maine Pyar Kiya. Maybe I'm missing some out because he's done tons of movies and I have lost track and cannot sort them out. Tons of rotten grapes for him...too many to list.
Going by the amount of "All Time Blockbusters", and "Blockbusters" here, according to Box Office India FOR INDIA:
Shah Rukh Khan, 2 ATBBs and 4 blockbusters (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, Om Shanti Om, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Chak De! India, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum)
Aamir Khan, 3 ATBBs and 0 blockbuster (3 Idiots, Ghajini, and Raja Hindustani)
Salman Khan, 2 ATBBs and 1 blockbuster (Dabanng, Hum Apke Hain Kaun, and Partner)
Now adding up the distribution share for each actor's movies which have been ATBBs and BBs:
Shah Rukh Khan: 2,293,100,000 rupees
Aamir Khan: 1,954,100,000 rupees
Salman Khan: 1,146,400,000 rupees
That comparison was money wise. Content wise, I have already given a little hint and you can also research these three stooges to find out. The problem that plagues us fans is that we don't take the pain of doing research and open our big fat mouth to bring the opponent or in our case, opponents.
Acting wise, here goes my personal opinion. Of course, to me Shah Rukh's acting was, is and will always be brilliant. He always does something new. Yeah people accuse him of having the same mannerisms, expressions, etc. But my eyes never found that. You are free to call me ignorant and biased but really...I have learned to analyze and this man is a truly amazing actor and a treat to watch. Even if direction is bad, he can carry the movie on his shoulder and make it a fantastic movie. He's done plenty of movies and if the movie has repeat value today then it's mainly because of him. His acting definitely touches hearts...well not everyone's. Because of him, today we want the villain's victory over the good one's. Even Gabbar Singh of Sholay never got this honor that Vicky/Ajay of Baazigar or Rahul of Darr has received. Being a villain has become cool and sexy today, thanks to Don.
About Aamir Khan. Honestly, I have seen a handful of his movies. My whole family used to be his fans. I have also enjoyed a couple of the movies I watched of his, like Fanaa, Rang De Basanti, etc. But his acting never touched my heart and believe me, before 2007 at least, I used to watch a lot of movies and my favorite wasn't ONLY Shah Rukh back then. Yeah, big confession here. I used to adore all three Khans back then and would enjoy their movies. My last Aamir Khan movie was Ghajini which I watched last year I think. More than him, I enjoyed Asin's acting. Aamir's expressions never had enough impact on me as much as Shah Rukh's expressions do. What makes his acting stand out is perhaps his directors' hard work. Yeah, he definitely has worked with awesome directors.
About Salman Khan. I have enjoyed his movies like Kyon Ki, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. In all his movies, his attitude stands out more than his acting or wait does he act? Anyway, I found him to be repetitive, both attitude wise and role wise. That's all there is to say about him.
To end this post, I'd like to present two notes. One, thank God Shah Rukh is no longer the only earner in the family of Bollywood...adopted children Aamir and Salman have started to contribute to the otherwise nearly homeless fraternity of Bollywood. Lastly, I know I didn't talk about each of these actors' non-filmy lives. It was deliberate because Shah Rukh is, was and will always be the better of the three stooges of Bollywood in real life.
Merci Beaucoup!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Title of Biggest Fan of SRK
The only person who could make me think is Shah Rukh Khan. So yeah, I have been thinking about something. This time, it's about us, his fans. I have read many biographies on twitter, profiles elsewhere saying that they are SRK's biggest ever fan. How are they biggest? I don't know. Nor will I judge them. But it is a big issue somewhere down my heart. I don't like competing with fans yet such things put me off sometimes, getting me to think, I'm not a big fan?
To be honest, no Indian can be Shah Rukh's biggest or bigger fan. Yes, technically speaking, it is so. Shah Rukh is an Indian, no language barrier or no culture barrier. The fans who happen to be "big" are the international fans who don't even have any Indian background...also includes different culture, language and stuff like that. I won't include myself in that category because I have grown up watching, seeing, interacting with Indians. So basically, I'm talking about people from all around the world except for South Asia in general. But I'd also like to keep in mind about most South Asians countries limitations as well.
Just think about it. Most international fans don't even understand Hindi but still love Shah Rukh as if they have known him for ages now. They are willing to travel to other countries/states to meet him or watch his movies if Indian movies don't release in their country/state. Call it their money power or simply their love which is powerful to make them go out of their borders. With international fans, I learned that love does not have any kind of boundaries. The sky is not the limit but it's their hearts which is the ultimate limit. I have even read some learning Hindi in order to make their lives a little easier. Many even visit India in order to catch a glimpse of him...
Many of these fans perhaps never even got the chance to see Shah Rukh on the big screen or have received very limited chances. This explains a lot about the general image of Shah Rukh being an actor ONLY...as most South Asians' fans' parents tell them, including me. International fans don't love Shah Rukh only for his movies but love him more as a person.
In spite of so many hurdles, the love doesn't die down. "Love will find a way"...heard it before right? Yes, it's from the song "Mitwa" from KANK. This line sums up the mindset of Shah Rukh's international fans. For them, I'd like to thank God for computers. Hadn't computers existed...it would have been difficult for them to feed their lovely passion for Shah Rukh.
But South Asian fans, don't feel disheartened. I'm not. I just had to acknowledge international fans' love for SRK because really...I can't imagine loving a entertainer whose main language is like Chinese to my eyes and ears. But Shah Rukh's international fans do and I really salute them. And I won't deny how much, we South Asians love him.
Some common movies which Khanverted international people: Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Asoka.
Let me sign this post off by saying...KEEP ROCKING ALL SRK FANS! MORE POWER TO US!! Nobody can love like we all do, because not everyone has the ability to understand Shah Rukh.
To be honest, no Indian can be Shah Rukh's biggest or bigger fan. Yes, technically speaking, it is so. Shah Rukh is an Indian, no language barrier or no culture barrier. The fans who happen to be "big" are the international fans who don't even have any Indian background...also includes different culture, language and stuff like that. I won't include myself in that category because I have grown up watching, seeing, interacting with Indians. So basically, I'm talking about people from all around the world except for South Asia in general. But I'd also like to keep in mind about most South Asians countries limitations as well.
Just think about it. Most international fans don't even understand Hindi but still love Shah Rukh as if they have known him for ages now. They are willing to travel to other countries/states to meet him or watch his movies if Indian movies don't release in their country/state. Call it their money power or simply their love which is powerful to make them go out of their borders. With international fans, I learned that love does not have any kind of boundaries. The sky is not the limit but it's their hearts which is the ultimate limit. I have even read some learning Hindi in order to make their lives a little easier. Many even visit India in order to catch a glimpse of him...
Many of these fans perhaps never even got the chance to see Shah Rukh on the big screen or have received very limited chances. This explains a lot about the general image of Shah Rukh being an actor ONLY...as most South Asians' fans' parents tell them, including me. International fans don't love Shah Rukh only for his movies but love him more as a person.
In spite of so many hurdles, the love doesn't die down. "Love will find a way"...heard it before right? Yes, it's from the song "Mitwa" from KANK. This line sums up the mindset of Shah Rukh's international fans. For them, I'd like to thank God for computers. Hadn't computers existed...it would have been difficult for them to feed their lovely passion for Shah Rukh.
But South Asian fans, don't feel disheartened. I'm not. I just had to acknowledge international fans' love for SRK because really...I can't imagine loving a entertainer whose main language is like Chinese to my eyes and ears. But Shah Rukh's international fans do and I really salute them. And I won't deny how much, we South Asians love him.
Some common movies which Khanverted international people: Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Asoka.
Let me sign this post off by saying...KEEP ROCKING ALL SRK FANS! MORE POWER TO US!! Nobody can love like we all do, because not everyone has the ability to understand Shah Rukh.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Ra.One Once Again
Ra.One. A movie that was made on the basis of 5 years of work, troubles, blood, sweat, dedication and all kinds of emotions. It came out on October 26th, 2011. Loved and hated by the masses yet lingered on every mouth for days. It became the reason for the arguments while it became and still continues to be the reason for bank accounts of theaters to be full and growing.
I have been thinking hard about its response. I have given too much damn about people's opinion regarding this film which happens to be extremely close to my heart. I know many people won't agree with what I'm about to say but still in the name of freedom of speech, here I go.
Two kinds of audience mainly expressed their love and hate for Ra.One. First those who weren't much informed about the concept of the movie or its promotions. And secondly, those who have given their attention to everything related to this movie, promotions, events and all the news.
The first kind of audience, as far as I have seen have liked the movie. In this category also falls those who don't know either Telegu, Tamil or Hindi. As I have seen, Eros also failed to provide good subtitles for it, meaning they were not in sync but I cannot comment about the 3D version. Unusually, I have not come across a single foreigner, especially non-SRK fans to dislike this movie. They seemed to have fully enjoyed the simpleness of this movie. This is a movie made for kids although I must say Shah Rukh didn't correctly promote it because he kept saying everyone will like it. Well he ignored my second category people.
The second kind of audience kept up with everything related to Ra.One on the net and on TV perhaps. Their expectations grew, skyrocketed! But when they watched the movie, their expectations crashed because they watched with the expectation of GREAT. But unfortunately, the buck for Ra.One stops at GOOD. It is neither bad or great, it's in the middle. (Good.One) G.One could have been named Great.One but that wasn't the case. The name of the superhero was a big cue but when our mind starts to think big which I'm not saying is a bad thing, but truth is that we start ignoring the little things while thinking great. Of course in this category of well informed people fall people like me who actually liked the movie in spite of knowing so much. I'll talk about myself only. I am biased. Super biased for SRK. I can forgive 100 sins for him, forget a few small flaws because I still believe this movie is the most perfect superhero movie I have ever seen. Period.
I always have nothing to say to those who like any SRK movie besides to agree with them. But those who dislike it makes me want to watch a movie with a more analytical mind because I keep getting the urge of proving them wrong. It is a good thing while it takes a heavy toll on my emotions because you dislike my SRK's movie, you are leaving a hole in my soul my friend. On a lighter note, if SRK ever needs a lawyer, MAIN HOON NA =P
If I'd have to play the blame game, I'd say people are to be blamed for expecting too much. Shah Rukh kept saying it is a simple story of a father-son. Also I'd blame Eros and Red Chillies for promoting it a bit too much hence giving out a little too much of the movie which stirred high expectations of a super real kick-ass twisted movie. Many complained about the vulgar jokes in THIS FAMILY MOVIE. I don't need to say it again. But I have finally found a great proof of the connectivity issue people complained about. I personally did connect to it but never found the right words to describe it. Here is one example of connectivity:
@kay4crazy Richa Mehrotra tweeted on Nov. 11th, 2011@iamsrk ra.one gave hope 2 my 4yr old son. Now he imagines his LATE father returning 2 him as G1. He expired last yr. Thanks Shahrukh :)
This is one example of connectivity. Another example is so common which is the biggest connectivity ever. If you love your family, you will surely protect them. May not be from evil like Ra.One but other evils. Evil has no face because it has many forms. Goodness has a face but exists in one form which is love. Love equals to be caring and protecting your loved ones from harm.
Anyway, now back to my own issue. I still have to watch 3D! Hopefully soon...then will gear up for Shah Rukh's next film Don 2! For now, let me sign off by saying, try to appreciate the movie if you love your family. Try to appreciate the movie...just try it.
Anyway, now back to my own issue. I still have to watch 3D! Hopefully soon...then will gear up for Shah Rukh's next film Don 2! For now, let me sign off by saying, try to appreciate the movie if you love your family. Try to appreciate the movie...just try it.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Memories and the future
Today happens to be Prince Khan's birthday! A.K.A. Aryan's 14th birthday. May Allah give him loads of success, happiness and wisdom in his life. Hmm...Gauri gave Shah Rukh his birthday gift in 1997 10 days late...hehe.
Today also happens to mark the 7th anniversary of Veer Zaara. While I have already shared many memories about this movie, I don't mind sharing it again.
Firstly, I hated the first poster of Veer Zaara just like I hated the first poster of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. I don't know why but it didn't strike well enough with me. But then I was younger back then. Being the fan I am, I got eager to watch the trailer of it when I came to know that the first trailer was going to come out with Dhoom. I ended up asking my mother if I can go and watch Dhoom, of course to which she said NO.
After a few weeks, the music came out. As soon as it hit the shelves at my local shop, I picked up the first cassette. I didn't like Tere Liye at first either...the song which I loved at first was Main Yahaan Hoon and the rest except for Lodi and Aaya Tere Dar Paar. Unfortunately, the cassette didn't have two additional tracks Jaane Kyon and Tum Pass Aa Rahe Ho...those were in CDs. Back then, my family and I weren't fond of CDs at all...we are not fond of it even today but that's what they sell, oh well. We listened to the cassette so much that I had to buy another one. I still have both with me.
Then came the time of movie release. Like I had written in one of my past posts, I didn't watch it first day. I watched it 8 days later its release at theater with my sister and parents. Here is what happened that day:
My first Diwali was with Veer Zaara. Watched it a week later its release of Nov. 12th, 2004, meaning on the 20th of November! Boy the theater was so full, the management had to bring in extra chairs to accommodate people! As for my family and I, we didn't get tickets for the showtime we had wanted but a later show! Still it was crowded as hell! We went shopping in between and came back to see that the seats were all nearly full, sparing a few seats on the bottom rows. It was nearly like watching a tennis match...hehe. I remember when Zaara's father got ill in the movie, some idiots started laughing, I was like WHAT THE FUCK?? Of course I didn't know about "WHAT THE FUCK?" back then but had a similar reaction.
Then a few months later, the DVD came out. On a sunny afternoon after school, I zoomed to the local shop after getting off the bus and bought one of the two copies they had. Of course I used my lunch money...cost me $22. It also happened to be the first DVD at my home...so yes, it is special in more than one way. Then we watched the movie and the second DVD. Loved the premiere, just the perfect festive feeling. Shah Rukh looking great, Gauri seemed a little pissed, Preity looking beautiful with that bubbly anxious smile. All in all, the team of VZ looked awesome while the guests looked like they were there mainly for the free grub and drinks at the after party.
What turned me off was Yeh Kahaan Aagaye Hum. It's such a beautiful song, both to listen to and see but Mr. Aditya Chopra had to edit it out. I still have the urge of slapping him for it. I was eagerly waiting for it when I watched it in theater...but I had no idea, I'd end up seeing it on DVD, that too the second DVD. Movie is 192 minutes...what would have happened if it became 198 minutes Adi?
Anyway, now looking forward to Yash Chopra's next movie next year. Of course every actor's performance will be ignored and Yash Chopra will bag all the praises like what happened with Veer Zaara. For me, Yash Chopra's movies are like a getaway ticket from the usual movies that come out every friday. He has a mindset of his own and he is not afraid of what the current trends in Bollywood are. This is the main expectation I have from him...I want him to make his next movie just the way he likes it...
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Happy Birthday To Shah Rukh!
November 2nd, 1965, the world got its biggest gift ever after the human invention of television! Shah Rukh Khan!
Although the number went up but his real age is coming down. 46 will mean he'll look 46 times more sexier, handsome and mesmerizing!
May Allah bless him like always. He deserves all the happiness in this world. And not to mention lots of sleep too. The man works real hard, sometimes even putting his health at risk in order to make us happy.
Always love and respect him. :)
You can also make him happy by watching Ra.One today!
I made this video dedicating to our hero! It is his film journey starting from Deewana till the upcoming film, Don 2! Enjoy! My little gift to Shah Rukh and you all!
Although the number went up but his real age is coming down. 46 will mean he'll look 46 times more sexier, handsome and mesmerizing!
May Allah bless him like always. He deserves all the happiness in this world. And not to mention lots of sleep too. The man works real hard, sometimes even putting his health at risk in order to make us happy.
Always love and respect him. :)
You can also make him happy by watching Ra.One today!
I made this video dedicating to our hero! It is his film journey starting from Deewana till the upcoming film, Don 2! Enjoy! My little gift to Shah Rukh and you all!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Some disturbance...~SPOILERS~
If you are a regular visitor to this blog then you must have made out by now that I have truly loved Ra.One. I watched it the second time last night and liked it even better. It is the same case like any other sci-fi movie, watching it once is never enough to understand the story of the movie. In this post of mine, I want to open my heart about all the things going on post the movie's release.
I have already made my point about haters and critics who bashed Ra.One in my earlier post. What has been more disturbing to me is that Shah Rukh's own fans are not appreciating the movie and are counting it as a big mistake. Since the morning of its release, I have been reading too many stuff that mentions about a fucked up flawed story, bad jokes, poor script, and yada yada. I have said this a few hundred times and will say it again. You need to watch this movie at least twice to understand it. And what hurts me even more is that some of them are my friends. I can't tell them to fuck off, get a life bastard or stuff like that because they mean a lot to me. All I can do is suffer inside. Because I cannot be rude to my friends...it's just impossible. In the last few days, I have been torn apart between friends who liked the movie and friends who disliked it. While I handled such situations by defending both kinds of people but inside, honest to God, I'm up for a fight with those disliked it.
Here is the cruel and unfair side of me.
I have already made my point about haters and critics who bashed Ra.One in my earlier post. What has been more disturbing to me is that Shah Rukh's own fans are not appreciating the movie and are counting it as a big mistake. Since the morning of its release, I have been reading too many stuff that mentions about a fucked up flawed story, bad jokes, poor script, and yada yada. I have said this a few hundred times and will say it again. You need to watch this movie at least twice to understand it. And what hurts me even more is that some of them are my friends. I can't tell them to fuck off, get a life bastard or stuff like that because they mean a lot to me. All I can do is suffer inside. Because I cannot be rude to my friends...it's just impossible. In the last few days, I have been torn apart between friends who liked the movie and friends who disliked it. While I handled such situations by defending both kinds of people but inside, honest to God, I'm up for a fight with those disliked it.
Here is the cruel and unfair side of me.
YOU NEED TO LIKE RA.ONE. UNDERSTAND THE FUCKING STORY! IT IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST NEARLY FLAWLESS SUPERHERO MOVIES EVER MADE IN THIS DAMN FREAKING ASSHOLE WORLD. THE ONLY PLACE THE MOVIE GOT MESSED UP IS IN ITS EDITING. POOR EDITING DONE BY SANJAY AND MARTIN. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN LONGER! BECAUSE THEN THERE COULD HAVE BEEN MORE DETAILS PUT IN TO SATISFY THE BRAINS OF DUMBASSES WHO HAVE BEEN RAIDING EVERY SITE WHERE YOU CAN RATE/REVIEW MOVIES. BUT THEN IT WOULD BE CALLED "TOO LONG" AND I ALREADY READ REVIEWS WHERE THEY SAID IT WAS DRAGGING AT SOME POINTS. UGH, DECIDE THE FUCK FOR YOURSELF, WHAT YOU WANT? A MOVIE THAT GIVES EVERYTHING AWAY IN ORDER TO MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND IT OR A INDIRECT MOVIE THAT GETS YOUR THINKING CAP ON.
My anger has reached the next level after watching it the second time because I understood it better and especially after discussing the movie with my sisters and mother. My mother is not a technological person, even then she enjoyed the movie and is looking forward to watching it in 3D very soon! My sisters want a sequel to it.
After thinking a bit about the fans who are disliking it...I think why they are disliking it is because they analyzed the possible plot of Ra.One, perhaps they analyzed it a bit too much. Of course not all of their theories were correct. Same happened with me the first time I watched it. All these analytical talks I had with fans kind of ruined the surprise element for me and of course hurt my ego because lots of things didn't match with what I imagined it to be. So now, it's obvious I'm staying miles away from plot discussions from now on. Well...let's see. :)
What is even more terrible is every time I try to have a discussion with a friend who disliked it and ask them what they didn't like about it...they cannot explain it to me. While some did say it was the jokes that they found too vulgar for a family movie. But I had made myself clear in my short review of Ra.One. There is hardly any kids in this world who will ask their parents about gays, boobs, and condoms. In fact the boob scene is copied from Baadshah. It's just that Twinkle Khanna is shorter than Kareena Kapoor. Gay scene, I think this is by far the most decent gay scene ever in a movie. I mean it could have been made in a more vulgar and anti-gay manner but the gay officer's expressions were just perfect. And gay people are not complaining about it, are they? I have not come across any so far. About condoms, dude, in all of the drugstores I have ever been to, all sell condoms in a aisle where baby stuff is sold and that aisle happens to be in the middle of toy and greeting cards aisles. And besides that, what is so vulgar about condoms? My doctor when I was about to turn a teenager, got my father out of the examination room and advised that if I ever wanted to have sex, I should condoms. Now don't call America bad...at least doctors try to control overpopulation here.
About a flawed script...that one I shall cover in my next post. For now, my humble request to all SRK fans, please respect and appreciate Ra.One. I used to be very proud of fellow fans now I am starting to hate you all. We are supposed to be united, not torn apart. I am not being a blind SRK supporter although when it comes to movies, the buck starts and stops at SRK only. I watch non-SRK movies once in a while only. This movie is his dream so stop criticizing someone's dream. You guys are being too critical. Snap out of it and stop taking undue advantage of my patience. My love for Shah Rukh Khan is much more than your hatred for Ra.One. Go and watch the damn movie once again and then open your mouth.
Now box office figures. Records are broken and InshAllah it will continue to earn money because it is not a one time watch movie. And the proof is right in front of your eyes. You have the option of enjoying it or being critical about it because this movie caters to both kinds of people. Enjoy it, good because that's what you are supposed to do! Be critical about it then use your brains more wisely here. This movie is totally flawless, just affected by a bit too poor editing. You just have to push your brain a little and use the gift of Google to research a bit. Here, I'll give the keywords for you: Mind Control, Ravan, Ram, Artificial Intelligence, Video Games, Virtual World, Waves, Pixels, and Law of Attraction.
This movie is supposed to be an experience. Now it has turned into a personal experience. Nobody in this Earth can possibly connect to G.One besides Spiderman, Superman, Chitti, Krrish, Iron Man but they are all fantasies. But it is possible to connect if you think of G.One as yourself, the protective brother, sister, friend, mother, father, daughter, son, boyfriend, girlfriend of your family. Surely you can connect to Prateek, Shekhar and Sonia but only if your mind allows you to. Y'all minds are definitely controlled by evils surrounding this world. Dedicate some time to your religion and seek refuge by praying to the Almighty up there rather than spending time on social networks and criticizing Ra.One.
Then there are people who are giving suggestions as to how this movie could have been cheesier and more emotional for the Indian audience. I believe this movie is pretty balanced on emotions and humor too. Most superhero movies I have watched are oh my gosh so cheesy and emotional! It takes the macho ness out of its genre. Glad that wasn't the way with Ra.One. Although yes I did cry when Shekhar dies and I was anticipating it because I knew that would happen but the way Shekhar lies to Ra.One that he is Lucifer was enough to get my H2O+NhCl flowing. Thanks to my knowledge about the plot, I had to hold back my tears when Prateek tells Sonia that his dad and him live in the same home, he can tell him tomorrow. Because Shekhar wouldn't be back.
Now a message to fans liked the movie, let's not insult fellow fans by saying they are not SRK fans at all. God knows why they didn't like it but fighting with each other, we are hurting Shah Rukh Khan. If they didn't like, let's discuss why they didn't like it. Don't let your blood boil right away. I know it's tough to do and I myself have failed...I failed so terribly I had to unfollow a few on Twitter. But still try to control your anger. Use what you understood from the movie to calmly explain it to those who didn't understand it. Ever heard of helping? I'm sure we all have done such activities in school to polish our skills of helping others. Trust me, telling someone who loves SRK that he/she is not a fan is the biggest insult ever and it hurts extremely bad.
Well I have said a lot and feel much lighter now.
After thinking a bit about the fans who are disliking it...I think why they are disliking it is because they analyzed the possible plot of Ra.One, perhaps they analyzed it a bit too much. Of course not all of their theories were correct. Same happened with me the first time I watched it. All these analytical talks I had with fans kind of ruined the surprise element for me and of course hurt my ego because lots of things didn't match with what I imagined it to be. So now, it's obvious I'm staying miles away from plot discussions from now on. Well...let's see. :)
What is even more terrible is every time I try to have a discussion with a friend who disliked it and ask them what they didn't like about it...they cannot explain it to me. While some did say it was the jokes that they found too vulgar for a family movie. But I had made myself clear in my short review of Ra.One. There is hardly any kids in this world who will ask their parents about gays, boobs, and condoms. In fact the boob scene is copied from Baadshah. It's just that Twinkle Khanna is shorter than Kareena Kapoor. Gay scene, I think this is by far the most decent gay scene ever in a movie. I mean it could have been made in a more vulgar and anti-gay manner but the gay officer's expressions were just perfect. And gay people are not complaining about it, are they? I have not come across any so far. About condoms, dude, in all of the drugstores I have ever been to, all sell condoms in a aisle where baby stuff is sold and that aisle happens to be in the middle of toy and greeting cards aisles. And besides that, what is so vulgar about condoms? My doctor when I was about to turn a teenager, got my father out of the examination room and advised that if I ever wanted to have sex, I should condoms. Now don't call America bad...at least doctors try to control overpopulation here.
About a flawed script...that one I shall cover in my next post. For now, my humble request to all SRK fans, please respect and appreciate Ra.One. I used to be very proud of fellow fans now I am starting to hate you all. We are supposed to be united, not torn apart. I am not being a blind SRK supporter although when it comes to movies, the buck starts and stops at SRK only. I watch non-SRK movies once in a while only. This movie is his dream so stop criticizing someone's dream. You guys are being too critical. Snap out of it and stop taking undue advantage of my patience. My love for Shah Rukh Khan is much more than your hatred for Ra.One. Go and watch the damn movie once again and then open your mouth.
Now box office figures. Records are broken and InshAllah it will continue to earn money because it is not a one time watch movie. And the proof is right in front of your eyes. You have the option of enjoying it or being critical about it because this movie caters to both kinds of people. Enjoy it, good because that's what you are supposed to do! Be critical about it then use your brains more wisely here. This movie is totally flawless, just affected by a bit too poor editing. You just have to push your brain a little and use the gift of Google to research a bit. Here, I'll give the keywords for you: Mind Control, Ravan, Ram, Artificial Intelligence, Video Games, Virtual World, Waves, Pixels, and Law of Attraction.
This movie is supposed to be an experience. Now it has turned into a personal experience. Nobody in this Earth can possibly connect to G.One besides Spiderman, Superman, Chitti, Krrish, Iron Man but they are all fantasies. But it is possible to connect if you think of G.One as yourself, the protective brother, sister, friend, mother, father, daughter, son, boyfriend, girlfriend of your family. Surely you can connect to Prateek, Shekhar and Sonia but only if your mind allows you to. Y'all minds are definitely controlled by evils surrounding this world. Dedicate some time to your religion and seek refuge by praying to the Almighty up there rather than spending time on social networks and criticizing Ra.One.
Then there are people who are giving suggestions as to how this movie could have been cheesier and more emotional for the Indian audience. I believe this movie is pretty balanced on emotions and humor too. Most superhero movies I have watched are oh my gosh so cheesy and emotional! It takes the macho ness out of its genre. Glad that wasn't the way with Ra.One. Although yes I did cry when Shekhar dies and I was anticipating it because I knew that would happen but the way Shekhar lies to Ra.One that he is Lucifer was enough to get my H2O+NhCl flowing. Thanks to my knowledge about the plot, I had to hold back my tears when Prateek tells Sonia that his dad and him live in the same home, he can tell him tomorrow. Because Shekhar wouldn't be back.
Now a message to fans liked the movie, let's not insult fellow fans by saying they are not SRK fans at all. God knows why they didn't like it but fighting with each other, we are hurting Shah Rukh Khan. If they didn't like, let's discuss why they didn't like it. Don't let your blood boil right away. I know it's tough to do and I myself have failed...I failed so terribly I had to unfollow a few on Twitter. But still try to control your anger. Use what you understood from the movie to calmly explain it to those who didn't understand it. Ever heard of helping? I'm sure we all have done such activities in school to polish our skills of helping others. Trust me, telling someone who loves SRK that he/she is not a fan is the biggest insult ever and it hurts extremely bad.
Well I have said a lot and feel much lighter now.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Good: Actor or Human?
A question has been lurking in my mind, is Shah Rukh a better actor or a better human? Again this post is one of the kind of posts where I try to answer my own question. This one is tough but then it's also simple and easy. Let's see how my brain answers it.
Shah Rukh as an actor
99.99% of Shah Rukh's fans got to know him through his movies which also includes me. Having done a variety of movies, he is well known to most of us as the romantic Raj of DDLJ or Rahul of Darr. To many international fans, he is known as the simple and powerful Rizvan of MNIK or again Rahul but of K3G. Basically movies are an excuse and ticket for his fans and future fans to discover him. In his movies, he can act as a sweet simpleton to a dangerous and most wanted King of the underworld. But what is he behind the cameras?
Shah Rukh as a human
Only a handful of people know how Shah Rukh as a human is. But his fans know him too, not sure how many but most of us know and understand him through the numerous interviews he's given throughout his career. But I feel there is a lot more we can know about. Yes, I am one of those who can never get enough of this man. "Yeh Dil Maange More" is my motto for him. Which in English means "This Heart Wants More." He is a really strong person. Not to forget the roles he plays off the camera...father, brother, husband, friend, competitor, businessman and guide to many of us. May Allah always give him success in fulfilling these roles.
Shah Rukh as an actor
99.99% of Shah Rukh's fans got to know him through his movies which also includes me. Having done a variety of movies, he is well known to most of us as the romantic Raj of DDLJ or Rahul of Darr. To many international fans, he is known as the simple and powerful Rizvan of MNIK or again Rahul but of K3G. Basically movies are an excuse and ticket for his fans and future fans to discover him. In his movies, he can act as a sweet simpleton to a dangerous and most wanted King of the underworld. But what is he behind the cameras?
Shah Rukh as a human
Only a handful of people know how Shah Rukh as a human is. But his fans know him too, not sure how many but most of us know and understand him through the numerous interviews he's given throughout his career. But I feel there is a lot more we can know about. Yes, I am one of those who can never get enough of this man. "Yeh Dil Maange More" is my motto for him. Which in English means "This Heart Wants More." He is a really strong person. Not to forget the roles he plays off the camera...father, brother, husband, friend, competitor, businessman and guide to many of us. May Allah always give him success in fulfilling these roles.
Hollywood vs Bollywood
Credit for this gif goes to my twitter friend Ruchin.A handful...hmm, no...a couple of pinches of Bollywood critics appreciated this praiseworthy movie called Ra.One while about 75% of others bashed it as if there is no tomorrow. On the other hand, critics from Hollywood unexpectedly are giving this movie a thumbs up. What the heck went wrong here?
5 reasons I believe Bollywood critics and audience are messed up:
1. Must have mixed up Ra.One and the two other releases while REVIEWING each of them.
2. I have seen people get drunk on Diwali, maybe too much desi daru for them.
3. Did not understand the movie at all. Hey, only a few people in this world have the guts to admit that they are dumb.
4. Wanted a documentary film on how to make video games and medicine label like warnings of what wrong can happen if programming goes wrong.
5. No heart or desire to wish to see Bollywood improve, in plain words, they are Bollywood's ill wishers.
5 reasons why I believe Hollywood critics and global audience liked the movie:
1. Fact is, this movie is better than most superhero movies made in Hollywood.
2. They don't hold any grudges against Bollywood. Like I said in my comparisons' post that Hollywood never says "Hey you copied us!!"
3. There is no Aamir/Salman in Hollywood to pay critics to trash Ra.One.
4. Tired of crappy remakes, bold anti-Indian cultural and "imaginative" movies.
5. Have the heart to appreciate this noble and honest attempt at a new alien genre.
Well, Ra.One is being loved by most and proof is the cash registers at theaters are ringing without any stopping. After all SRK fans' prayers and love was supposed to win just like the good defeats the evil.
Haters...feel that guiltiness yet? A heavy heart? Do you have shameful eyes yet? No? Okay, continue to hate although you failed. There is another bomb waiting for you on December 23rd which will blast right under your main part if you have one that is. May Allah grant you wisdom and ease your ego a bit because my darling, it's turning you into a ultimate LOSER.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Ra.One screws Bollywood
I watched Ra.One first day first show. And here goes my vision of Bollywood first.
Bollywood is the opposite of a building, buildings go up, Bollywood is built to go down, reaching the lowest level after lowest with each film. Then comes a movie named "Ra.One". It takes a big leap and tries its hand at getting Bollywood "building" to the top like a normal building is supposed to go. Of course, Bollywood's ceiling is broken off now, pissing off and surprising many people.
Don't understand? What I mean to say is Ra.One goes against the low to reach something called the high which Bollywood has literally forgotten. All the low films have changed the audience taste and hence the reaction to Ra.One became mixed. When you eat garbage, I believe your tongue gets green. When you eat something fine after eating garbage for Fridays after Fridays, your tongue will feel weird and change in color because you are not used to fine edibles.
Ra.One is a change. A drastic change in Bollywood. There was never a game in Bollywood that had tables to be turned. Shah Rukh has started the game and he himself just turned it around. The audience and people of Bollywood aren't fast enough to understand it.
OK, enough talk about Bollywood and its audience, let's talk about the movie.
I'll be a sissy and start off with complaints. Firstly, I hated the fact that it was fucking short! Wish it was longer. Secondly, I wanted more of Shekhar. Thirdly, too many scenes were cut off which also happens to relate to my first/second reason. That's pretty much it.
Ra.One is definitely a movie with brains. Me being a little aware of the concept of evil and future might have made me like the movie a lot. The movie has enough twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Also jokes to make you wanna clap and laugh hard. Yes, there are some scenes and dialogues which are not exactly kid friendly but in a world of computers and all kinds of freedom, I wonder if there will be a kid who watches this movie and question their parents about the certain things mentioned or seen.
Excellent performances by everyone. Special mention for Tom Wu, he was fucking fantastic! Much better than Jackie Chan would have been. Shah Rukh, of course he was great! I had full faith in him for everything and he didn't let me down and went far beyond my expectations. VFX, VFX, VFX...gosh, really? Was this really made in India? No, I think Shah Rukh lied, it was made in a backyard of someone's home in Hollywood. And Anubhav...I have been a fan of his since Tum Bin and with this movie being his 6th movie in 10 years of his directing career, he's grown much faster than idiots can find a way to function their brains correctly.
Now honestly, I need to watch this movie a couple of times more to comment on other aspects of the movie. I just enjoyed this movie during my first watch although I left home after reading tons of analytical and nonsensical stuff. I'll be extremely honest now and harsh. Bollywood does not deserve Ra.One or Shah Rukh Khan. I won't get into comparisons because Ra.One and Shah Rukh Khan are way beyond comparisons.
Anyway, I'm 100% watching it again in 2D and once at least in 3D. I have understood one thing that 3D will be a mind blowing experience.
And let me say it again, Bollywood is screwed now. Ra.One just fucked the shit out of them and their audience. Let's see if Bollywood ever gets back at Ra.One by making something even better than this.
I don't believe in giving stars because I'm not a school teacher nor is Shah Rukh or Team.One my student(s) but if I had to give then it would be 8/10.
Bollywood is the opposite of a building, buildings go up, Bollywood is built to go down, reaching the lowest level after lowest with each film. Then comes a movie named "Ra.One". It takes a big leap and tries its hand at getting Bollywood "building" to the top like a normal building is supposed to go. Of course, Bollywood's ceiling is broken off now, pissing off and surprising many people.
Don't understand? What I mean to say is Ra.One goes against the low to reach something called the high which Bollywood has literally forgotten. All the low films have changed the audience taste and hence the reaction to Ra.One became mixed. When you eat garbage, I believe your tongue gets green. When you eat something fine after eating garbage for Fridays after Fridays, your tongue will feel weird and change in color because you are not used to fine edibles.
Ra.One is a change. A drastic change in Bollywood. There was never a game in Bollywood that had tables to be turned. Shah Rukh has started the game and he himself just turned it around. The audience and people of Bollywood aren't fast enough to understand it.
OK, enough talk about Bollywood and its audience, let's talk about the movie.
I'll be a sissy and start off with complaints. Firstly, I hated the fact that it was fucking short! Wish it was longer. Secondly, I wanted more of Shekhar. Thirdly, too many scenes were cut off which also happens to relate to my first/second reason. That's pretty much it.
Ra.One is definitely a movie with brains. Me being a little aware of the concept of evil and future might have made me like the movie a lot. The movie has enough twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Also jokes to make you wanna clap and laugh hard. Yes, there are some scenes and dialogues which are not exactly kid friendly but in a world of computers and all kinds of freedom, I wonder if there will be a kid who watches this movie and question their parents about the certain things mentioned or seen.
Excellent performances by everyone. Special mention for Tom Wu, he was fucking fantastic! Much better than Jackie Chan would have been. Shah Rukh, of course he was great! I had full faith in him for everything and he didn't let me down and went far beyond my expectations. VFX, VFX, VFX...gosh, really? Was this really made in India? No, I think Shah Rukh lied, it was made in a backyard of someone's home in Hollywood. And Anubhav...I have been a fan of his since Tum Bin and with this movie being his 6th movie in 10 years of his directing career, he's grown much faster than idiots can find a way to function their brains correctly.
Now honestly, I need to watch this movie a couple of times more to comment on other aspects of the movie. I just enjoyed this movie during my first watch although I left home after reading tons of analytical and nonsensical stuff. I'll be extremely honest now and harsh. Bollywood does not deserve Ra.One or Shah Rukh Khan. I won't get into comparisons because Ra.One and Shah Rukh Khan are way beyond comparisons.
Anyway, I'm 100% watching it again in 2D and once at least in 3D. I have understood one thing that 3D will be a mind blowing experience.
And let me say it again, Bollywood is screwed now. Ra.One just fucked the shit out of them and their audience. Let's see if Bollywood ever gets back at Ra.One by making something even better than this.
I don't believe in giving stars because I'm not a school teacher nor is Shah Rukh or Team.One my student(s) but if I had to give then it would be 8/10.
Monday, October 24, 2011
When there is a day to go
After waiting for 20 months after MNIK and some 5 years after hearing about Ra.One, the wait comes down to just a couple of hours for many of you! How exciting, right?
Although I don't celebrate Diwali but have fond memories of Diwali thanks to Shah Rukh.
The last being Om Shanti Om. I remember I watched first day last show of it with a couple of drunkards among a full theater room and also for the first time, my full family of parents and 2 sisters. It was great. We all laughed, and enjoyed the movie to the fullest. That was my 2007 Diwali.
The next one was Don. Although I watched it on 24th, Tuesday and it released on 20th October, 2006, it was still a wonderful experience, perhaps the best movie I have ever seen in theaters! Don's evil wit and Roma's vengeance with loads of twists and an unexpected climax made my 2006 Diwali one of the most adventurous! The only thing I regret is that my sisters couldn't accompany my parents and me because they were busy with university. It was also Eid during that time so it was a cherry on the icing! :D
My first Diwali was with Veer Zaara. Watched it a week later its release of Nov. 12th, 2004, meaning on the 20th of November! Boy the theater was so full, the management had to bring in extra chairs to accommodate people! As for my family and I, we didn't get tickets for the showtime we had wanted but a later show! Still it was crowded as hell! We went shopping in between and came back to see that the seats were all nearly full, sparing a few seats on the bottom rows. It was nearly like watching a tennis match...hehe. I remember when Zaara's father got ill in the movie, some idiots started laughing, I was like WHAT THE FUCK?? Of course I didn't know about "WHAT THE FUCK?" back then but a similar reaction.
So these are the three Diwalis I celebrated because of Shah Rukh. Awesome, no? Here's hoping for a even bigger and nicer Diwali this year with Ra.One! Although I'm very much confused about where I'll watch because my local theater is not releasing the movie on Wednesday but no guarantee of releasing on Friday too. But where I used to live before, two theaters there are playing it, one in a variety of languages and while other has 3D! If I don't hear on Wednesday that my local theater won't play it then off I go to spend a weekend in San Francisco area! Whole family and Ra.One all equals to a fantabulous weekend! InshAllah!
Although I don't celebrate Diwali but have fond memories of Diwali thanks to Shah Rukh.
The last being Om Shanti Om. I remember I watched first day last show of it with a couple of drunkards among a full theater room and also for the first time, my full family of parents and 2 sisters. It was great. We all laughed, and enjoyed the movie to the fullest. That was my 2007 Diwali.
The next one was Don. Although I watched it on 24th, Tuesday and it released on 20th October, 2006, it was still a wonderful experience, perhaps the best movie I have ever seen in theaters! Don's evil wit and Roma's vengeance with loads of twists and an unexpected climax made my 2006 Diwali one of the most adventurous! The only thing I regret is that my sisters couldn't accompany my parents and me because they were busy with university. It was also Eid during that time so it was a cherry on the icing! :D
My first Diwali was with Veer Zaara. Watched it a week later its release of Nov. 12th, 2004, meaning on the 20th of November! Boy the theater was so full, the management had to bring in extra chairs to accommodate people! As for my family and I, we didn't get tickets for the showtime we had wanted but a later show! Still it was crowded as hell! We went shopping in between and came back to see that the seats were all nearly full, sparing a few seats on the bottom rows. It was nearly like watching a tennis match...hehe. I remember when Zaara's father got ill in the movie, some idiots started laughing, I was like WHAT THE FUCK?? Of course I didn't know about "WHAT THE FUCK?" back then but a similar reaction.
So these are the three Diwalis I celebrated because of Shah Rukh. Awesome, no? Here's hoping for a even bigger and nicer Diwali this year with Ra.One! Although I'm very much confused about where I'll watch because my local theater is not releasing the movie on Wednesday but no guarantee of releasing on Friday too. But where I used to live before, two theaters there are playing it, one in a variety of languages and while other has 3D! If I don't hear on Wednesday that my local theater won't play it then off I go to spend a weekend in San Francisco area! Whole family and Ra.One all equals to a fantabulous weekend! InshAllah!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Reality Check - Ra.One
In my earlier post, I had written that it's not right to compare Ra.One to Hollywood movies...well, let's dig into this even more! Yeah, I sure do enjoy defending Ra.One. But a recent visit to a unknown forum is the reason why I am writing this post. People are ignorant and here's how.
1. Iron man - Ra.One
Just the name itself "Iron man" gives away that Iron man is made up of iron! Pigheads, where do you see the protagonist of Ra.One a.k.a. G.One wearing anything of iron or something? He wears a rubber suit. And G.One has a face but Iron Man decided to hide his ugly face.
2. Robot (Enthiran) - Ra.One
Robot and video game characters? Really? Robot or Chitti is a android Robot that is always alive. G.One is a video game character that COMES alive. And same goes for Ra.One himself.
3. Tron - Ra.One
Tron's story is like a father and son get into a digital world where they end up having a big life and death journey because of a bad villain. Ra.One's story is where the villain comes OUT of the game into REAL WORLD and wrecks havoc all around just to get hold of the son because the son causes him total misery during game play.
I will leave you these three movies to think about for now. Next Reality Check blog post will be after I have seen Ra.One then I shall research more and shut your big fat mouth.
Now why on earth am I so hyped up about Ra.One and its tasteless comparisons? It's because I have this faith in Shah Rukh and Team.One. I am 100% sure that it won't be shattered and I want everyone to have the same faith...at least fellow SRK fans should. I know my blog posts won't be given a damn next week when all the reviews start coming in but whenever you are in doubt of Shah Rukh and Team.One's work, please refer to my blog before strengthening your doubt.
Ra.One's story tagline is simple yet thoughtful...be careful of what you wish for. And I also believe it has a message of not getting attracted to evil, they are cool but it ain't cool when it becomes a part of your life, not to mention, it's tough to get rid of it too!
Just keep in mind all superheroes have similarities but still Ra.One will be original and I can bet my soul on that.
1. Iron man - Ra.One
Just the name itself "Iron man" gives away that Iron man is made up of iron! Pigheads, where do you see the protagonist of Ra.One a.k.a. G.One wearing anything of iron or something? He wears a rubber suit. And G.One has a face but Iron Man decided to hide his ugly face.
2. Robot (Enthiran) - Ra.One
Robot and video game characters? Really? Robot or Chitti is a android Robot that is always alive. G.One is a video game character that COMES alive. And same goes for Ra.One himself.
3. Tron - Ra.One
Tron's story is like a father and son get into a digital world where they end up having a big life and death journey because of a bad villain. Ra.One's story is where the villain comes OUT of the game into REAL WORLD and wrecks havoc all around just to get hold of the son because the son causes him total misery during game play.
I will leave you these three movies to think about for now. Next Reality Check blog post will be after I have seen Ra.One then I shall research more and shut your big fat mouth.
Now why on earth am I so hyped up about Ra.One and its tasteless comparisons? It's because I have this faith in Shah Rukh and Team.One. I am 100% sure that it won't be shattered and I want everyone to have the same faith...at least fellow SRK fans should. I know my blog posts won't be given a damn next week when all the reviews start coming in but whenever you are in doubt of Shah Rukh and Team.One's work, please refer to my blog before strengthening your doubt.
Ra.One's story tagline is simple yet thoughtful...be careful of what you wish for. And I also believe it has a message of not getting attracted to evil, they are cool but it ain't cool when it becomes a part of your life, not to mention, it's tough to get rid of it too!
Just keep in mind all superheroes have similarities but still Ra.One will be original and I can bet my soul on that.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Ra.One and its comparisons
Ever since the start of its filming, I have been reading countless amounts of comparisons of Ra.One to Hollywood movies. Having participated in a few discussions on this topic myself, I thought it would be nice to just let out everything in one place. Of course, what better place to do so than here?
Recently I read that Ra.One is a total rip off of numerous Hollywood movies. Ok, if that's what you want to believe then fine. But will you please answer my questions here? And this is aimed strictly at Indians who feel Ra.One is copied from Hollywood movies.
1. Why do you speak English when you have so many languages in India? You are copying us Americans, learn and speak your own language first you bastard.
2. Why is there so much kissing and sex scenes in your movies or even real life? You are copying us Americans, it's our job to kiss and have sex on screen and off, you can stuff your face in your bloody culture!
3. Why do you even watch Hollywood movies when you have your puny Bollywood? You are watching what Americans watch, stop watching it you bitch!
4. Why are you hell bent on comparing your movies to our movies whereas we don't give a fucking damn about your movies? I don't read Hollywood peeps complaining about Bollywood copying them..you keep yapping about "ooh our writers copy this and shit"
5. Why do you wear jeans, shirts, suits, jackets, dresses when you have kurtas, lungis, sarees, salwar kameez and all that? Stop copying our dresses assholes!
6. Dude, I have never seen any superhero movie made in Hollywood that talks about Ram, Raavan and all that Hinduism stuff, have you? Lol, I can't wait to read a comment in the future saying Ramayana and Mahabharat stories are a rip off from Hollywood superhero movies.
Now answer these questions you copycats! Fuck you big time.
Okay, that was the hostile and racist me. Now coming back to Ra.One. Here are the reasons why comparing Ra.One is illogical:
1. All fucking superhero movies are the same! A good man versus a badass, big war, emotional story in between and all ends with bad man's death.
2. You can't make superhero movies without technology involved. Unless it's a home video of your baby flying while you hold him with a cape and mask but even then you'd require a video camera.
3. All superheroes have two different lives. No, I don't mean your life in a bathroom and your life in a bedroom.
4. Ra.One is a different kind of superhero movie because it has songs and dance, biggest fact that sets Bollywood and Hollywood apart.
5. Ra.One has a longer duration than any other superhero movie. LOL, I know...very obvious.
These are just small facts you should consider before making allegations against Ra.One team of copying. Now if you are still itching to compare then be my guest to do so. You know very well, this movie deserves its own limelight because it is special in itself. This movie will explain why Diwali/Dusshera is celebrated in a technological way which is new, right? Or if you're used to the old school ways like listening from your grandparents and all then what to do...
But the biggest question I want to ask is, why the bitching hell does an American citizen need to ask an Indian citizen such stuff? Weren't you born with a brain yourself? I feel Indians are the most patriotic and love their country the most, why can't you just appreciate that you'll be watching a movie like Ra.One which was made right in your country?
If anything you read here was offensive to you, I don't apologize at all! Let me say it again, FUCK YOU IF YOU COMPARE RA.ONE TO ANYTHING ELSE. Stop selling your soul to Hollywood you piece of shit.
Recently I read that Ra.One is a total rip off of numerous Hollywood movies. Ok, if that's what you want to believe then fine. But will you please answer my questions here? And this is aimed strictly at Indians who feel Ra.One is copied from Hollywood movies.
1. Why do you speak English when you have so many languages in India? You are copying us Americans, learn and speak your own language first you bastard.
2. Why is there so much kissing and sex scenes in your movies or even real life? You are copying us Americans, it's our job to kiss and have sex on screen and off, you can stuff your face in your bloody culture!
3. Why do you even watch Hollywood movies when you have your puny Bollywood? You are watching what Americans watch, stop watching it you bitch!
4. Why are you hell bent on comparing your movies to our movies whereas we don't give a fucking damn about your movies? I don't read Hollywood peeps complaining about Bollywood copying them..you keep yapping about "ooh our writers copy this and shit"
5. Why do you wear jeans, shirts, suits, jackets, dresses when you have kurtas, lungis, sarees, salwar kameez and all that? Stop copying our dresses assholes!
6. Dude, I have never seen any superhero movie made in Hollywood that talks about Ram, Raavan and all that Hinduism stuff, have you? Lol, I can't wait to read a comment in the future saying Ramayana and Mahabharat stories are a rip off from Hollywood superhero movies.
Now answer these questions you copycats! Fuck you big time.
Okay, that was the hostile and racist me. Now coming back to Ra.One. Here are the reasons why comparing Ra.One is illogical:
1. All fucking superhero movies are the same! A good man versus a badass, big war, emotional story in between and all ends with bad man's death.
2. You can't make superhero movies without technology involved. Unless it's a home video of your baby flying while you hold him with a cape and mask but even then you'd require a video camera.
3. All superheroes have two different lives. No, I don't mean your life in a bathroom and your life in a bedroom.
4. Ra.One is a different kind of superhero movie because it has songs and dance, biggest fact that sets Bollywood and Hollywood apart.
5. Ra.One has a longer duration than any other superhero movie. LOL, I know...very obvious.
These are just small facts you should consider before making allegations against Ra.One team of copying. Now if you are still itching to compare then be my guest to do so. You know very well, this movie deserves its own limelight because it is special in itself. This movie will explain why Diwali/Dusshera is celebrated in a technological way which is new, right? Or if you're used to the old school ways like listening from your grandparents and all then what to do...
But the biggest question I want to ask is, why the bitching hell does an American citizen need to ask an Indian citizen such stuff? Weren't you born with a brain yourself? I feel Indians are the most patriotic and love their country the most, why can't you just appreciate that you'll be watching a movie like Ra.One which was made right in your country?
If anything you read here was offensive to you, I don't apologize at all! Let me say it again, FUCK YOU IF YOU COMPARE RA.ONE TO ANYTHING ELSE. Stop selling your soul to Hollywood you piece of shit.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Let's review
So far, I have written 7 blog posts on Shah Rukh's body. Let's review a bit:
1. Shah Rukh's Hairstyles!
2. Shah Rukh's Eyes
3. A Rose for a Nose
4. Those Luscious Lips
5. Dimple Khan
6. The Chest
7. Little Lower Down the Body
Now, I'd like to get some feedback. Which post did you like the best? Please let me know. I know most my posts are pretty pathetic, it's because like I said, words don't support my thoughts.
I feel I missed out a few parts like ears, mouth, tongue, adam's apple (voice area)...etc.
Be sure to read upcoming posts about his arms, backside, butt, legs, thighs, shoulders, feet, and nails maybe?
Well, do suggest me what other parts I should write about! :D
50th Blog Post!
Yippee! It's the 50th post now! Feeling great right now. Although I have written 59 posts but 9 are hidden because I couldn't find an end or beginning to them. Yes, I know this blog is supposed to be the tour of my HART where only Shah Rukh resides but I must write them using the correct words, right?
There have been many instances when I have had a lot to say but words didn't support me...heh, I thought my mind could translate my feelings since I think I think in words and not gibberish anymore but guess I was wrong.
Even after writing 50 posts, I still have lots to say so this bitch definitely won't stop here. In fact, there can never be a "the end" to a blog if you are writing about Shah Rukh Khan.
I feel I have let out only 10% of what I have to say about Shah Rukh in these 50 posts. So yeah, involve math and I still have 500 posts more to write but the thing is...my love for Shah Rukh multiplies 1000 times every passing second of my life.
I can't help but say that I'm hopelessly in love with this man. This HART of mine sees no barriers, has no limits, knows nothing but just the fact that Shah Rukh is the owner of it.
Let me just end by saying OFFICIALLY that I drink, sleep, eat, think, love Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh just owns my life fully.
There have been many instances when I have had a lot to say but words didn't support me...heh, I thought my mind could translate my feelings since I think I think in words and not gibberish anymore but guess I was wrong.
Even after writing 50 posts, I still have lots to say so this bitch definitely won't stop here. In fact, there can never be a "the end" to a blog if you are writing about Shah Rukh Khan.
I feel I have let out only 10% of what I have to say about Shah Rukh in these 50 posts. So yeah, involve math and I still have 500 posts more to write but the thing is...my love for Shah Rukh multiplies 1000 times every passing second of my life.
I can't help but say that I'm hopelessly in love with this man. This HART of mine sees no barriers, has no limits, knows nothing but just the fact that Shah Rukh is the owner of it.
Let me just end by saying OFFICIALLY that I drink, sleep, eat, think, love Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh just owns my life fully.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I love you
To Mr. Shah Rukh Khan
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Shah Rukh the identity of Indians
Here's a little controversial thought of mine. I strongly believe Shah Rukh is the identity of Indians. Whether you hate him or like him but the fact is that if you go anywhere in this world, you have 60% chance of being greeted with "You are from Shah Rukh's country!"
He has introduced India to the world through his movies. He is the main reason why I have more knowledge of India more than my own USA or Bangladesh!
I believe India should be proud of him but then again, there are spoilers...meaning haters who in actual have no brain or even a single idea of how Shah Rukh is representing India to the whole world.
My case is different though...my family's been exposed to Indian culture or whole India since way before even I was born or Shah Rukh was in Bollywood. But I have read numerous stories from others who are said to have fallen in love with Indian culture and movies after knowing Shah Rukh.
This is the reason why Shah Rukh's movies are always guaranteed to be a blockbuster overseas because he is extremely adored and loved worldwide. I still don't understand experts' worries regarding Indian audience though.
So if you are a Indian, be proud to belong to Shah Rukh's country. If you are a world citizen with a heart, be proud to be a Shah Rukh Khan fan. :)
OK, enough chatter for today and ignoring my exam. :0
Monday, October 10, 2011
A little lower down the body
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After doing that post on chest, it's taken me a while to write about his next external body parts. Wait, who is "his"? Wondering? Still wondering? STOP READING!
OK, so my bad. I didn't put the best chest pic for my last post. So we'll fulfill all desires with this post!
In this post, let's talk about his waist, abs and nipples. And you know very well how short my posts are when it comes to his body because words fall short to describe his external beauty. Here we go with one liners!
His waist: Oh baby, that waist can move. Do you see the 2nd picture? The way he is leaning, and showing his D&G underwear? Give me a word to describe this.
His abs: Well, the origin of these abs go back to 2007 when Shah Rukh decided to tone up his already hunky self. We'll get to see more just a few days later in Ra.One.
His nipples: Just noticed a few days back that his nipples look like the black dot(s) parents put on children to protect from evil.
Well, that's it. Now leave me alone with these pics!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
MNIK California Locations
Being shot in California, especially Bay Area, I thought I'd do some research on the locations where MNIK was shot. Here is my report!
Novato, CA
- Tarun Mansukhani's electronics' shop in Downtown LA
- Karma Salon in SF (Mason/Pacific) Now restaurant Lalola Bar De Tapas
- American Autistic Society, is actually Autistic Society of America (San Carlos)
- Banville home, Westover Ct/Westover Dr (Pleasant Hill)
- diPietro Todd Salon (2239 Filmore St. SF)
- North Bay Movers, shown during move to Banville. (Sonoma County co. Santa Rosa)
- Rizwan’s ATM machine (Los Angeles, The Plaza Fire House)
- Hair By Mandira Khan, supposed to be in Banville (originally is called Spunk Salon in San Francisco, 4147 19th St)
- I-5 (not sure about which bound)
- Rizwan's "repair almost anything" sign scene (Rosamond, CA)
- The Mosque's exterior is actually different than its interior. The Mosque shown is called Masjid Abu Bakr Siddiq (29414 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA)
- Mandira lets go of balloons in the field (Morgan Hill, CA) Will find details on which field.
- Rizwan's sudden affection for Mandira -deleted scene- (Dolores Park, SF)
Novato, CA
Wave Organ near Crissy Field
Pierce and Hayes
CBS5 studio
Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose
State Capitol, Sacramento *Atlanta capitol in film*
Livermore
Healdsburg (Greens Drive near Tayman Park golf course) (Healdsburg Plaza) [The unassuming and somewhat ordinary house on Greens Drive, where the film crew is shooting most of the backyard scenes, is owned by former Healdsburg Mayor Lisa Schaffner. Interior scenes are being shot next door.]
Sonoma
And it's no longer a secret that there is no such city of Banville. The real name is Danville where I don't think the movie was even shot at. Danville is a city in Contra Costa county.
The rest you can figure out. It's funny that Karan put San Francisco and Los Angeles only in the end credits although he shot it all around California. Only wish he'd have shot at my home lol
How do I know all these? I'm a local!
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