"Aa Ke Mose Lipat Le..." Halkat Jawani Promo!!!

Song: Halkat Jawani
Film: Heroine
Composer: Salim-Sulaiman
Playback Singer: Sunidhi Chauhan

The highly anticipated Halkat Jawani promo from the film Heroine has released (I know, it released forever ago, but it's never too late to talk about it!) Check out the promo (if you haven't already seen it!)

Wow...Bebo is just too much! So, all in all, this promo is pretty much what I expected from this song. Despite how good the song or the singing or the choreography is, the song at the core expects you to love Kareena herself, like the lyric that says "aa ke mose lipat le" (come, cling on to me). On to the specifics!

Typically with Kareena, the choreography is mediocre at best. And I think it has to do with the fact that Kareena is not that great of a dancer. The main Halkat Jawani step is pretty dull, even with her hair flying everywhere. And of course there's more than enough hip-shaking (maybe that's the only thing Bebo can do??? hummm) I mean, Bebo doesn't really need good choreography for people to watch her IMO, but it would definitely be a plus if she could dance as well as Katrina in Sheila Ki Jawani or Chikni Chameli (yes, I dared to compare Kareena with Kat). But honestly, if Kareena had some awesome dance numbers to add to her body of work, she would undoubtedly be the best actress in Bollywood. So, either Kareena needs to train harder or someone needs to train her harder, because she is definitely in her prime right now.

The song... is not so great either. After I heard the first couple of times, I liked it more, but it's not up to par with other songs of the same genre. The aaja parts at the beginning are pretty hot though. The song is definitely worth watching Bebo however, and Sunidhi Chauhan is rocking it like always.

And what about the costumes? Are the costumes supposed to mimic costumes of other item songs because Kareena plays an actress in the film? Because then the costumes would make sense, since they look exactly like ones that we've seen before. If it's not supposed to mimic other item songs, than wow costume designer, you couldn't think of anything else??? Since I don't know for sure, I won't say much about the costumes, except that that neon yellow is really bright.

Last but not least, Bebo herself! I think she is totally in her element in this song, as far as her expressions and famous eye-winking goes. She is just super hot, and those high cheek bones are incredible. Oh, and she looks more toned than she did in Chammak Challo and Dil Mera Muft Ka, which is good, as long she doesn't go back to being size zero.

Let me know what you think! Is this the best item song so far in 2012?

Related Posts: Heroine Trailer Review

"Bebo Main Bebo..." Heroine Trailer!

Song: Bebo
Film: Kambakkht Ishq
Composer: Anu Malik
Playback Singer: Alisha Chinai

Eeek! The Heroine trailer is out!!! I have been waiting for this for a really long time now. Let's see how our Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) does in director Madhur Bhandarkar's latest flick!

"Tu Humsafar Hai, Phir Kya Fikar Hai ..." Raabta

Song: Raabta

Film: Agent Vinod

Playback Singers: Arijit Singh

Composer: Pritam

Does anyone else love this song a whole lot??? The title of this post correctly describes my feelings toward this song- it's such a breath of fresh air with a light-hearted attitude, and no fikar or worry. And there are four different versions of the song (all amazing!): Siyaah Raatein, Night in a Motel, Kehte Hain Khuda Ne, and Raabta, all sang by Arijit Singh with alternating female singers Hamsika and Shreya Ghoshal (listen to the songs here on the Bollywood Hungama Jukebox). My personal favorite is Raabta, though the other three are equally likeable. And the lyrics are cute and a little cheesy (thanks Amitabh Bhattacharya!), but Bollywood would never be Bollywood without the cheesy-ness. 

The only thing I don't love in regards to this song is the video. I mean, why do they have to put the lyrics as if it's a karaoke video when we can already hear the lyrics? And why aren't they consistent and put the lyrics throughout the entire thing instead of just the first 30 seconds? I know it's just a promotional video and it won't be in the movie with karaoke-type lyrics, but it's still weird. Kareena, however, is looking more gorgeous in every film she does, while Saif hasn't looked good since Hum Tum (in my opinion).

Anyway, I'm glad Pritam is back with Raabta as one of his trademark love songs (his last songs I liked this much were Pee Loon and Tum Jo Aaye from Once Upon A Time in Mumbai). As far as the rest of the Agent Vinod songs, I like I'll Do the Talking Tonight and Dil Mera Muft Ka, while the Pungi and the Agent Vinod Theme are forgettable.

Please do let me know what you think by commenting or offering suggestions!!!

"Yeh Jalwa, Yeh Jalwa, Fashion Ka Hai Yeh Jalwa ..."

Song: Fashion Ka Jalwa
Film: Fashion
Playback Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Satya Hinduja & Robert Bob Omulo
Composer: Salim-Sulaiman

Many actresses are showing their new jalwa, style, and talent in movies of recent years, and since Vidya Balan's Kahaani (!!!) is releasing tomorrow (coincidentally the day after International Women's Day) I figured a post about the new influx of successful women-oriented films in the Bollywood film industry would be appropriate. Here are the three actresses who I believe have the potential to compete with the Khans, the Roshans, the Kapoors, and all other actors who have been traditionally dominating successful Bollywood movies.

Vidya Balan

• Balan's No One Killed Jessica, although partnered with Rani Mukherji, shot her into the limelight of women-oriented films, proving that she could bring critical acclaim and commercial success.
• Later that year, she came with the superhit The Dirty Picture, which not only earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, but a film with raving reviews and commercial success. With this film, Vidya Balan sealed the deal with her status as an actress who could stand alone.
• She continues her women-oriented films with Kahaani, and hopefully Kahaani will make a trio for Vidya Balan, critically and commercially!

Priyanka Chopra

• Although not a woman-oriented film, Priyanka Chopra's role in Aitraaz as a seducing villain proved that she could do more than just the sweet or glamorous roles that most actresses played at that time. She also earned the Filmfare Award that year for Best Villain, an award only one other actress has received in its history.
• Piggy Chops really proved her worth in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion through her act of an innocent small town girl who evolved into an arrogant supermodel. Fashion was one of the first women-oriented films that was commercially successful, and Priyanka Chopra's work earned her the critical acclaim of the National Film Award for Best Actress.
• Priyanka's early 2011 film, 7 Khoon Maaf, although not commercially successful, added onto her list of accolades. She was effectively convincing in the film with each of husbands, as well as her aging appearance throughout the movie.

Kareena Kapoor

• In her early career, Kareena's film Chameli launched her to critical success. Although Chameli wasn't a commercial success, Kareena's act as a street smart prostitute is still remembered today, and this woman-oriented film is recognized as the turning point in her career.
• In Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met (one of my favorites movies!), although sharing equal screen space with Shahid Kapoor, Kareena shined as the bubbly character of Geet, and her Filmfare-worthy performance proved to be one of the main factors that carried the film to an unexpected success.
• Madhur Bhandarkar's latest flick, Heroine, set to release in late 2012, will be starring Kareena Kapoor in the lead role, and it will be quite interesting to if she can continue her current reign over Bollywood with Bhandarkar's realistic cinema!

In my opinion, these three actresses have had the greatest success with the new trend of contemporary, women-oriented films. Will they become like the three Superstar Khans (Aamir, Shahrukh, & Salman), whose success is unattainable by others? Only time (and good scripts) will tell, but I don't think anyone can beat Aamir Khan (he's my Khan of all seasons). 

Special mention to Kangna Ranaut and Konkona Sen Sharma who have done a fantastic job in breaking the stereotypical actress role with path-breaking films. Hopefully, they will be more commercially successful in the future!

Please comment and share your thoughts!