TOP 10 “WOW” MOMENTS in recent Hindi Films

by: ASHU

The lights in the theatre dim….the giant screen lights up…the sounds resonate and the colors dance…for the next 2 hours or so, I am transported into a wonderful world. A world full of song and dance, tears and smiles, horror and delight, romance and comedy…That's the magic of Hindi films!

Recently I got thinking about what are some of the moments from some recent Hindi films that have stayed on with me. Moments that have been the money's worth (paisa vasool as they say in Hindi) and moments that have made me fall in love with Bollywood even more.

Here I reproduce for you my top 10 moments…

Number 10

The title song from Om Shanti Om

Just getting the 33 stars together for a 5 minute sequence has made Farah Khan, the director, earn a place in the pages of Bollywood history. For many of us the song will serve as a bookmark in our memories of the Bollywood, as it stands today!

Number 9

The train robbery sequence from Dhoom 2

Sets your pulse racing right at the beginning of the film and is an apt teaser of the excitement to follow. Reminds you of the famous train and horses sequence from the classic "Sholay".

Number 8

The introduction scene of Hrithik in Krrish

An "a-ha!" moment for all fans of Swadesi…finally we have our own desi superhero.

Number 7

The climax of "Don"

The 'junglee billi"(wild cat) line from the older version is used so effectively to give a big twist to the tail..oops tale! Makes you start wondering about whether a Don 2 is around the corner…and now we know that it is!!!

Number 6

Guru- Climax

As Abhishek Bachchan asks a stadium full of his shareholders if they want to become the biggest company in the world, your chest swells with Indian pride. A fabulous performance by the junior B which will probably be counted among his finest but which unfortunately was ignored by film awards…

Number 5

Waheeda Rehman receiving the belongings of her dead pilot son in Rang De Basanti.

She stumbles, as if about to faint but then manages to compose herself. A wonderful scene enacted beautifully by one of the greats of Hindi cinema. Lata Mangeshkar's endearing voice in the background singing one of Rehman's best compositions till date also adds to the emotional tones of the scene.

Number 4

Munna Bhai apologizing to Circuit in Lage Raho Munnabhai at behest of Bapu

A rare poignant moment between the otherwise trigger happy comic characters which displays the strength of their bond. Also a profound take on how apologizing may not be the easiest, but is always the right thing to do

Number 3

The "70 minute" speech from Chak De

It is a somber and emotional moment as Shah Rukh Khan- the coach , tells his girls to grab those seventy minutes from anyone who has ever doubted their ability to achieve their dreams. The different stories of all girls flash before your eyes and then you realize that you want them all to win as much as their coach

Number 2

The song 'Khwaja' from Jodhaa Akbar

Never before has the essence of a song been so beautifully captured on celluloid…the expressions of the singers on screen are amazing and by the end its not just Akbar who reaches spiritual ecstasy but the audience as well…

Number 1

The Painting competition from Taare Zameen par

Probably the most natural looking sequence on Hindi film screen ever. Could be any school painting competition, anywhere… and therein lies the brilliance of the picturization. The background song adds to the mood and builds to a crescendo just like the audience's expectations… and finally the masterpieces by the teacher and student are revealed!

Post written by ASHU

SHAAPIT New Secret, New Voice

After '1920' acclaim, Vikram Bhatt lays down the backdrop for a new success: a terror film sporting a fresh starring cast of newcomers. 'Shaapit', his upcoming release (March 19), features Shweta Agarwal, whose talent had not been fully recognized by cinema until now (she is better known for her acting in TV show Dekho Magar Pyar Se). She acts opposite Aditya Narayan, none other than legendary singer Udit Narayan's son, who is well known for his appearances as the host of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge show.

Apart from holding the leading male role, the young man has also become involved in every aspect related to the film's soundtrack. He shares lyricist and music director credits with Sameer, Pakistani rocker Nazam Sherat and Chirantan Bhatt ('Mission Istanbul') and features as the album's leading voice, parallel to other prominent singers such as Shreya Ghoshal or Sunidhi Chauhan.

Aditya's straightforward vocals and the film's rock pop soundtrack with occasional flamenco influences are currently wooing audiences towards the theatres this upcoming March 19th. Keep an eye out for the unfolding of Bhatt's new secret: a tale of love and fear.

For more 'Shaapit' related videos, click here.

Film: Shaapit


Release Date: 19 March 2010


Genre: Horror

Banner: ASA Film Pvt. Ltd.


Producer: Vikram Bhatt, Manmohan Singh


Director: Vikram Bhatt


Cast: Aditya Narayan, Shweta Agarwal, Rahul Dev, Shubh Joshi


Music by: T-Series, buy the music on Itunes 


Music Director: Chirantan Bhatt, Nazam Sheraz, Aditya Narayan


Lyricist: Sameer, Nazam Sheraz, Aditya Narayan


Screenplay Writer: Dhiraj Ratan, Vikram Bhatt


Playback Singer: Aditya Narayan, Nazam Sheraz, Shreya Ghoshal, Suzanne D'Mello, Hamza Farokhi, Chirantan Bhatt, Sunidhi Chauhan

AAMIR KHAN Video Interview

Bollywood Hungama has released a new exclusive interview with Aamir Khan on the eve of his 45th birthday. He talks about film making, box office success, 'Peepli Live', copyright and his judicious decision to step aside as an actor for a certain period of time and concentrate on his personal life. The video of the interview is presented in two parts.

The Hindi Cinema Blog team sends its deepest wishes of peace, fulfilment and happiness to Mr. Aamir Khan on his birthday.

We strive to keep this blog's content as exclusive and genuine as possible. However, the quality of this interview  has motivated us to share it here. The content is exclusively Bollywood Hungama's and the interview  is the work of Mr. Faridoon Shahryar.

TONGUES OF FIRE 12th LONDON FILM FESTIVAL: Celebrating diversity

Following BBC's announcement of the possible closure of BBC Asian Network, the issue of British Asian talent in Great Britain's media has recently been in the limelight of debate. At times like these, the 12th edition 'Tongues on Fire London Asian Film Festival' brilliantly reasserts the importance of celebrating diversity. 

The festival shall run from 5 March through 14 March 2010 in London under the following banner: "Reflecting, celebrating and inspiring through film". It shall feature multiple feature films, documentaries and short films from Southeast Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) including partnering cinematic efforts accomplished by film makers from the Asian diaspora and Indian artistes.

See a list of films

However, film screenings are only part of a wider scope of activities related to South Asian cinema, such as panel discussions, masterclasses, debates and interviews as well as several educational and community screenings.

In this sense, the festival opened to a "BAFTA Interview with Abhishek Bachchan" and a Gala Dinner celebrating Jaya Bachchan’s rich contribution to Hindi Cinema, which served as the preamble to a more complete retrospective of Jaya Bachchan's films.

 

Other special guests are Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan, as well as acclaimed director Shyam Benegal, who is presenting the premiere of his recent film 'Well Done Abba' and heading a directors masterclass. 'Tongues of Fire' shall also be celebrating the upcoming Commonwealth Games in India by presenting a series of films about sports.

See the events programme

Visit the Tongues of Fire Film Festival website

Watch Abhishek Bachchan at the Festival on video

BOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND FIlm Festival

The Indian Film Festival Bollywood & Beyond 2010 shall be taking place in Australia and New Zealand from 10 March to 21 April this year, showing Indian films at the following cities: Melbourne, Sidney, Perth and Auckland. The programme offers a rich diversity of films, including several non-Hindi entries, such as 'Kanchivaram', directed by Priyadarshan ('Billu') in Tamil, which received the National Award (trailer), and Marathi film 'Harishchandrachi Factory', which was directed by Paresh Mokashi and selected to represent India at the Oscars (trailer).

The festival shall also host a retrospective of Rani Mukherjee's films (featuring 7 titles): 'Dil Bole Hadippa!', 'Black', 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Hum Tum', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', 'Paheli' and 'Saathiya'. The diva graced the festival's inauguration ceremonies in Melbourne (10 March) and Sidney (12 March).

Other films to be screened are : 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Ghajini', '3 Idiots', 'Dostana', 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', 'Paa', 'Kaminey', 'New York', 'Dev D', 'Wake Up Sid!', 'Luck By Chance', 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani', 'What's Your Raashee?' and 'Rocket Singh Salesman Of The Year'.

Apart from Rani Mukherjee's presence at the event, the Festival shall also be welcoming directors Rajkumar Hirani ('3 idiots'), Anurag Singh ('Dil Bole Hadippa!') and Imtiaz Ali ('Love Aaj Kal'), as well as actor Sohail Khan ('Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna'), brother of famous Salman.

Visit the Indian Film Festival 2010 website

Festival programme

Section dedicated to the Rani Mukherjee film retrospective

Video of Rani Mukherjee at the opening event in Sidney on March 12

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