Thursday, May 31, 2012

"Main Hoon Hi Nahi Iss Duniya Ki..." Tumhi Ho Bandhu Promo

Song: Tumhi Ho Bandhu
Film: Cocktail
Composer: Pritam
Playback Singers: Kavita Seth & Neeraj Shridhar
If you've already seen the Tumhi Ho Bandhu song promo from Cocktail, then you already know how awesome it is, and if you haven't, well that's what I'm here for! I had already predicted good music in my previous post about the Cocktail Trailer, and of course, Pritam doesn't disappoint in this song! 

This song is amazing, and I have been watching this promo constantly ever since it  first released. Diana Penty is looking gorgeous, and I don't even know why they bothered to show Saif and Deepika in this promo. I would have been perfectly fine watching Diana dance and spin around for two minutes straight. Saif kind of looks like an idiot doing the 'Tumhi Din Chadhe' dance step, but his smile at 1:31 is cute, reminiscent of the old days. Another tiny part that I really liked, though I'm not sure why, is at :27 when they show Diana and Deepika letting go of each other's hands. It matched the attitude of the song-"mujhe kya parvaah iss duniya ki", and I liked how both of their wrists were covered in bracelets (good styling). I have a feeling Diana might outshine Deepika in this movie, even with Deepika in a red bikini. Maybe that's why they put her in a bikini, so she would get more attention in comparison to Diana. hummm


And gosh, the song itself is gorgeous. Kavita Seth's voice is amazing, and she should definitely sing more songs in Bollywood. Her voice makes me feel as if I'm not part of this world-"main hoon hi nahi iss duniya ki". Neeraj Shridhar's voice is nice too, and obviously a little overused in Pritam's albums, but who cares if the song is good?! The lyrics by Irshad Kamil are excellent as well. Along with the "main hoon hi nahi iss duniya ki" line, one of my favorite lines in the song is "jab yaar kare parvaah meri, mujhe kya parvaah iss duniya ki". Awesome, I can't wait until the full song and full album come out!!!





Sunday, May 27, 2012

"Wohi Din Aa Gaya..." Bol Bachchan Trailer

Song: Wohi Din Aa Gaya
Film: Kisna
Composer: Ismail Darbar
Playback Singers: Alka Yagnik & Sukhwinder Singh

A little side note on this post title song: Why is this video so weird? This song is awesome, but Isha Sharvani looks extremely odd. And just because Isha Sharvani can do acrobatics, it doesn't mean that you put acrobatics in the song Subhash Ghai. Vivek Oberoi's face does make this video bearable though... *faint*. He's another actor I wish had been more successful in the industry.

Anyway...It's almost summertime (or wintertime for people in the Southern hemisphere) which means lots of Bollywood movies and trailers! Here's the trailer for Ajay Devgn's and Abhishek Bachchan's latest film Bol Bachchan:
Oh, unfortunately, wohi din aa gaya, the day has come when the son of one of the biggest superstars of Bollywood has to rely on another actor to have a hit film. Ajay Devgn, who is known for producing superhit films, has roped in Abhishek Bachchan (does anyone else have issues spelling 'Bachchan'?) for his latest comedy flick. Abhishek will now be part of Ajay's brand of flying cars, chest tattoos, and big sets. I'm honestly sad that Abhishek's films are going flop, because I actually like him as an actor. I personally blame Filmfare for Abhishek's state in the industry right now because they didn't give him the best actor award for Guru. I'm not really too affected by who gets what award (except for the National Film Awards, those are the only ones that count), but I feel that Abhishek really deserved an award for Guru, and that he didn't get the due recognition for that film, hence not being offered better films. Anyway, off the rant and on to the trailer!

I honestly don't have much to say about this besides the fact that it looks like a typical Golmaal type film. Asin is looking nice, and Prachi Desai is looking cute, but in Bollywood comedy films, the actresses are  almost always overshadowed by the actors. Especially when you have Ajay and Abhishek in one movie, with Abhishek in a double role. Craziness! I've never really been a big fan of music from these types of movies, but some of the songs are fun to watch (like Tha Kar Ke from Golmaal 2), and this looks like it has a couple of dance numbers. Other than that, I hope this film is a success for Abhishek's sake.


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

"Ehsaan Itna Sa Kar De..." Cocktail Trailer

Song: Ehsaan
Film: Dil Kabaddi
Composer: Sachin Gupta 
Playback Singers: Sachin Gupta & Jaspreet Singh


The trailer for Love Aaj Kal 2 Cocktail, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and newcomer Diana Penty has arrived! Check it out!
This film, directed by Homi Ajadania (director of Being Cyrus) and produced by Saif's production banner Illuminati Films, is set to release on July 13. Saif, ehsaan itna sa kar de (atleast do this little favor), and stop producing movies! I mean, Love Aaj Kal wasn't terrible, but it's not a film that I would watch again. And we all know how well Agent Vinod went (not well at all). So considering that this film seems to be a worse version of Love Aaj Kal, I would suggest that Saif stop producing films.

Onto the trailer content! I've been having this rant about Saif for years, that he doesn't look as good as he used to in the 2001-2005 days, and that he shouldn't grow facial hair and all that. This film is no different. I know it's a little unfair to only like an actor like Saif in his boy-next-door Dil Chahta Hai/Kal Ho Naa Ho roles, but unfortunately, that's when he looked best! And anyway, what's up with his hair in this film? It seems like it's a little too short, so it's sticking out from the sides at some points...

And Deepika looks a little washed out. She doesn't necessarily look bad (I always think she looks pretty), but her styling as a "party girl" or whatever is a little over the top. Maybe if her hair wasn't so frizzy and messy. She looked AMAZING in Love Aaj Kal, which is why her look in here is a little surprising. But then again, if it's in her character to dress like that, that's all that matters. And it provides a good contrast to Diane Penty's character's dressing style (kind of like John and Abhishek's dressing styles in Dostana). Need I say anything about the bikini?

Diane Penty as Meera in the film looks good and fresh (wasn't Deepika's name in Love Aaj Kal Meera as well?). Hopefully her character is involved enough for her to get a nice debut. I can't really tell on her acting skills yet, but I hope her presence brings the movie up!

The music, by Pritam, actually sounds good. I really liked Deepika's entrance song (Angreji Beat), which I later found out is a Punjabi song by Gippy Grewal feat. Honey Singh that will be used in the film. The other music sounds good as well, and good music is consistent in Illuminati Films, thanks to Pritam! If he and Saif just made music for movies and released the albums without releasing the films, I would be happy. 

I wish the film the best, and I can't wait for the music release. Let me know what ya think!

Friday, May 11, 2012

"Tu Hi Toh Mera Dost Hai..." Ek Tha Tiger First Look!

Song: Tu Meri Dost Hai
Film: Yuvvraaj
Composer: A.R. Rahman
Playback Singers: Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal

This post title song has no relation to the actual post, besides the fact that it's my favorite Salman-Katrina song! Now onto the actual post content...
Salman Khan's latest film Ek Tha Tiger's teaser trailer was revealed Thursday... and it already has almost a million views on Youtube! (impressive for a Bollywood film within two days!) Here it is:


First things first- Salman Khan rules the Eid holiday with his films. Ek Tha Tiger will be his fourth film in a row that will be releasing on Eid, after Wanted (2009), Dabangg (2010), and Bodyguard (2011), and considering that he has continuously broken records commercially with these films, Ek Tha Tiger is expected to be, and probably will be HUGE.

As for the actual trailer, I honestly didn't think it was too bad (especially considering Aamir Khan is my favorite 'Khan'). The first minute or so, although it didn't have Salman physically in it, was good because it actually gave an indication of what the film just might be about. For some odd reason, Bollywood film trailers have a really hard time showing what the film is going to be about. Maybe because most some Bollywood films don't have a real 'story' to show in a trailer. hummm

Anyway, the concept seems alright, and there will obviously be some action in the film, and Salman has had consistently "alright" action films, so this film could be critically successful as well. The director, Kabir Khan, has previously directed Kabul Express and New York, and though I haven't seen Kabul Express, I did think that New York was pretty good, entertainment wise. 

And apparently, this is Salman's first Yash Raj film! Salman, how does it feel to join the many others who are under the wings of the almighty, powerful (and quite mysterious) Aditya Chopra? And where was Katrina Kaif in the trailer, isn't she the heroine in the film? I haven't seen Bollywood's 'Chikni Chameli' in a film since, well, Chikni Chameli! (Agneepath). I am actually excited to see Salman and Kat in another film together, they've come a long way since Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya!
Oh, and I'm liking Salman's new look with the scarf.

Please share your opinions on this Ek Tha Tiger teaser trailer!

Saturday, May 5, 2012

"Hum Hain Naye, Andaaz Kyun Ho Purana..." Mukhtasar

Song: Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe
Film: Dil Chahta Hai
Composer: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Playback Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, K.K.

If you haven't seen the lovely first song promo from Shahid Kapoor's and Priyanka Chopra's latest flick Teri Meri Kahaani, here it is:

Does anyone else think there is something quite off about this song promo? (I could barely make it through the whole thing!) I mean, I love Shahid and PC, and I don't even mind them paired against each other, but they just look so old, like how they looked in 2007 old. Why does Shahid have the same haircut he did in Vivah/Jab We Met? At first I thought that this movie might have filmed years earlier and only be released now (kind of like Milenge Milenge), but according to Wikipedia, filming started in May 2011. Priyanka, who normally looks great, looks a little worn out as well. Perhaps she really is on the downward slope as a Bollywood actress. And the choreography is old and overused as well; the 'stretching out arms and singing to sky' steps were more prevalent in the 2008-2009 films. This is a new 2012 film!!! Why does it seem so old? The actual song doesn't sound too bad, but I don't think it goes with the picturization. Also, I'm not sure if that's the original song or the remix, because it sounds remix-y. 
Anyway, let me know what you think of this Mukhtasar promo! 





Thursday, May 3, 2012

"Tera Mera Rishta Purana..."

Song: Tera Mera Rishta
Film: Awarapan
Composer: Pritam
Playback Singer: Mustafa Zahid

Emraan Hashmi's latest film Jannat 2 is releasing tomorrow, and so I wanted to wish the film good luck! I really hope that this is a critical success as well as a commercial success, because Emraan Hashmi is definitely one of my favorites. Although I do make fun of him a lot, I have appreciated his work ever since I watched the film Gangster, and after every film of his I watch, my love for him increases. Let's just say that my rishta (relationship) with his movies is already quite deep and purana (old). I hope that Jannat 2 will only add to his successful streak at the box office after Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Murder 2, and The Dirty Picture, and I'm glad that audiences are finally beginning to enjoy his performances! Here's the theatrical trailer for Jannat 2:



Wednesday, May 2, 2012

"Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon..." Top Bollywood Songs 2012: January-April

Song: Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon
Film: Yes Boss
Composer: Jatin Lalit
Playback Singers: Abhijeet & Alka Yagnik

A third of the year 2012 is already over! Can you believe it??? Anyway, I compiled a list of my favorite Bollywood songs of 2012 so far to let everyone know which songs have been most memorable for me this year.* Honestly speaking, I meant to make this list when March ended (the first quarter of the year), and do it for every quarter of the year. However, this works just as well, and now after every four months I will post my favorite songs that have been released in that time frame. This list will include songs from films that came out in early 2012 (even if their music was released at the end of 2011). Here they are! (in no particular order).
  • Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (Film: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu): Although this song is completely auto tuned, it's still soooo catchy! However, I do believe that Amit Trivedi's creativity far surpasses what he did for this song. Nevertheless, it's still great! Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
  • Aahatein (Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu): I am easily attracted to sad or depressing songs, including this one, also by Amit Trivedi. The song has the lyrics "par kuch kami hai" (meaning: "but there's something missing"); however, I don't think there's anything missing in the song! Nice.  Aahatein
  • Voh Dekhnay Mein (London Paris New York): I feel bad for Ali Zafar that this movie fizzled out, but I still liked some of the songs he composed for this film, especially Voh Dekhnay Mein! The lyrics (also by Ali Zafar) are super cute, and his voice...*faint* Voh Dekhnay Mein
  • Teri Yaadon Se (Blood Money): I honestly love all of the Blood Money songs (I would be lost in life without music from Bhatt brothers films). This song, composed by Pranay, is probably the most sad/depressing in the album (no wonder I like it), and Mustafa Zahid is amazing as always. Teri Yaadon Se
  • Raabta (Agent Vinod): I love this song so much, I made an entire post on it earlier this year. Pritam is back with his loveliness, and Arijit Singh's voice sounds fresh, new, and sweet. Awesome. Raabta
  • Jannatein Kahan (Jannat 2): I enjoy listening to most of the Jannat 2 songs (see my review here), especially this one because it uses the Zara Sa theme from the original Jannat. I appreciate how Pritam did that with this composition, there can't be a Jannat sequel without Zara Sa in there somewhere! Jannatein Kahan
  • Pareshaan (Ishaqzaade): As noted in my recent review of Ishaqzaade, I believe this song is just amazing. It's so amazing that I'm 'pareshaan' (worried) that a song can be this good (just kidding). This is probably my favorite song in 2012 so far. Congrats to Amit Trivedi and singer Shalmali Kholgade for this song, I hope it gets some awards! Pareshaan
  • Pani Da Rang (Vicky Donor): This song is beautiful, and the Punjabi lyrics make it sound so unique!  Ayushmann's voice is perfect (I still can't believe he's so good as a singer) and he even helped compose the song with Rochak Kohli. The lyrics are what I like most about the song (even if I can't completely understand them). "Akhiyaan cho anju rul de...Pani Da Rang
Don't be shy and please post comments on what your favorite songs in 2012 have been!

* I haven't listened to all the songs released this year, so this list may be edited once I do listen to them all.