Golmaal 3 poster out

Though a working poster made by the production folk had been doing the rounds, here is the real deal.



Here's a dekho of the poster of Rohit Shetty's Golmaal 3 that stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu. The film is slated to release on November 5.
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'Golmaal Returns' bigger & better

Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision and director Rohit Shetty make a winning combo. The producer-director duo came together in GOLMAAL and the results were favourable. The laughathon proved a money spinner, with the producers/distributors laughing all the way to the bank.

Now the winning combo has teamed up for the second time in GOLMAAL RETURNS. And the second instalment of the GOLMAAL franchise promises even more fun. How do we know that? Well, this writer had an exclusive dekho of its first promo as also two [entire] songs from the film [the promos will be on air by mid-September].

GOLMAAL RETURNS promises double dhamaal as there's glamour in abundance this time. Besides a bevy of beauties [Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Celina Jaitley and Anjana Sukhani], there's a new actor in place of Sharman Joshi. It's Shreyas Talpade.

What does one look forward to in the promo and also in those two songs? We won't reveal much, but here's something that you can relish… In Ajay's debut-making film PHOOL AUR KAANTE, the actor made a grand entry atop two moving bikes. The same feat was repeated in GOLMAAL. Now watch Ajay atop two Hummers, while Kareena makes an entry on a sports bike.

The title song has all the germs to be a chartbuster. The energy is infectious and you're hooked on to it the moment you watch it. But the song that also catches your attention is the one where Ajay and Arshad are at loggerheads. Right from bows and arrows to blasts, this song has it all. The makers have spent a fortune [Rs. 2.5 cr.?] on this number.

If the songs of GOLMAAL RETURNS are an indication of what is to follow, expect a laugh-riot to explode this Diwali.
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Bollywood Loves Goa

Whenever one thinks of Kashmir, the first saying that comes to your mind is that of, 'If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.' But when anyone thinks of Goa, the first saying that comes to mind is…actually nothing! One does not waste time in thinking of sayings and slogans. All that one does is 'Break-Free' from all the daily stress and humdrums. Ever wondered how the B-town celebs perceive Goa as? Well read on and feel refreshed!

Esha Deol (actress): "Since I'm a total beach bum, Goa is one of the best spots India has to offer me. Lately however it's become too commercialized and not so safe. But I'll always have fond memories of my Goan holidays."

Pooja Bedi (TV host, socialite) : "I go to Goa at least 3-4 times a year. I love the spirit of openness and the fact that I can frolic on the beaches in a bikini with my kids without being harassed. I love the water sports, the restaurants, and international feel."

Sonu Sood (actor): "Yes Goa is my favourite holiday spot. I go there every year. I think it's the liveliest place in the world. Everyone is in the party mode. You forget all your worries. Also, after having shot two films there I can swear there can be no better place to shoot."

Chitrangda Singh (actress): "Goa is the Indian Europe. Great energy and feel!"

Raima Sen (actress): "I love Goa. I go at least 4 times a year. I love the seafood, beaches and shacks. I love the chilled-out life there. And the friendly vibes of the place. I can comfortably let my hair down."

Minissha Lamba (actress): "Goa is among the most easily accessible holiday spots, and one of those places where the beaches are 'swimmable'."

Arbaaz Khan (actor): "Goa is definitely my favourite holiday spot. It's chilled out, not much hustle-bustle… I love the place, people, food, and eating-places. Being close to Mumbai it's an ideal vacation spot."

Tusshar Kapoor (actor): "I've only been to Goa for shootings. I love the place. The ambience is excellent…I love the water and the warmth of the people. It's the ultimate place to go to get out of the rat race."

Imtiaz Ali (director): "Hey Goa is big in my life. I go there very often, but still not as often as I'd like. I'd like to live the life of a hippy or a nomad on one of the beaches there. I'd like to just travel around the beaches and villages. Life is not possible for me without Goa. It takes the traffic and the noise out of my blood system."

Rohit Roy (TV and film actor): "Goa has been my favourite Indian holiday destination from the time I was in college. My affair with Goa started as a fling and now it's a full-fledged romance. Earlier I'd go with a bunch of friends. But now it's become a hotspot for family holidays. My wife Manasi and baby girl Kiara are as much beach persons as I am! We go to Goa once or twice a year. I absolutely adore the place's chilled-out pace. It's a great destresser after Mumbai which leaves me breathless. I love Goan food, prawn curry, and rice being my favorite. Oh I love everything about Goa!"

Arshad Warsi (actor): "I love Goa. The place slows me down. I go there as often as I can."

Aryan Vaid (actor): "To be honest Goa isn't a favourite holiday spot. It's a beautiful place. But it doesn't do magic for me. Maybe because I live right across the beach in Mumbai. I prefer cool mountain places. Haven't been to Goa for two years. The drug scene in Goa is scary. I was once shooting in Goa and some locals misbehaved with our actresses."

Sammir Dattani (actor): "Since I am total water person Goa is THE place for me. At least twice a year I take off with a bunch of friends. We never get out of the water."

Amrita Arora (actress): "Though I like Goa my favourite holiday spot is London. I go at least twice a year. I love the vibe, the shopping and weather."

Iqbal Khan (TV actor): "I've never been to Goa for a holiday. It's always been work. I think it's an over-hyped place. Besides I prefer hills to beaches."

Niharika Singh (model, actress): "I like Goa. But it isn't my favourite holiday spot. Yes, I've been to Goa. But I'm not one of those who makes it a point to go there every year religiously. I love the seafood and flea markets in Goa."

Priyanka (Nisha) Kothari (actress): "Ya Goa is cool. I like everything about it. Though I usually travel wherever my work takes me, I don't mind going to Goa just so."

Tanushree Dutta (actress): "Goa is a favourite holiday spot. I manage to go twice a year. What I like best are the little shacks by the beaches and the old-world charm about the place."

Malaika Arora (VJ, actress): "I don't think there's any better place to holiday than Goa. I love it! My husband Arbaaz and I always dreamt of owning a home there. And now our dream is coming true."

Koena Mitra (actress): "Goa is one of my favourite holiday spots. You just can't get bored of Goa. I'm a beach girl and I love Goan seafood. I also love their music and their parties are high-energy. Winter is the right time to go to Goa."

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Lage Raho Munnabhai bags the National Award

Lage Raho Munnabhai may have missed out on winning the coveted Oscar Awards, but the makers have reason to smile as the 2006 smash hit has been awarded the prestigious National Award.

The 54th National Awards were announced in New Delhi today and the Sanjay Dutt starrer Lage Raho Munnabhai was adjudged the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment.

The Best Hindi Film award went to Dibakar Bannerjee's Khosla Ka Ghosla starring Anupam Kher and Boman Irani in lead roles.

Madhur Bhandarkar's tryst with the National Awards continues as the director was adjudged the Best Director for his realistic film Traffic Signal. It may be recalled that the director's earlier films like Chandni Bar and Page 3 also won the prestigious National Awards.

The other important awards of the evening were however bagged by regional cinema.

Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who declined the Special Jury award in 2001 following a controversy, won the Best Actor award for his role in Suman Ghosh's Podokkhep while Tamil actress Priyamani won the Best Actress award for her performance in Ameer Sulthan's Paruthiveeran a film on the caste divide.

The Best Film was awarded to Pulijanmam, a Malayalam film based on the famous Malayalam play of the same name.

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Zee Cine Awards 2007 - Winners

Best Actor
Hrithik Roshan - Krrish

Best Actress
Kajol - Fanaa

Best Film
Rang De Basanti - (Ronnie Screwvalla, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra)

Best Director
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra - Rang De Basanti

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male)
Abhishek Bachchan - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female)
Konkona Sen Sharma - Omkara

Best Actor In A Negative Role
Saif Ali Khan - Omkara

Best Actor In A Comic Role
Arshad Warsi - Lage Raho Munnabhai

Best Playback Singer Male
Shaan - Chand sifarish (Fanaa)

Best Playback Singer Female
Alka Yagnik - Tumhi dekho naa (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna)

Best Music Director
A.R. Rahman - Rang De Basanti

Best Lyrics
Prasoon Joshi - Masti ki pathshala (Rang De Basanti)

Most Promising Director
Dibakar Banerjee - Khosla Ka Ghosla

Most Promising Debut (Male)
Upen Patel - 36 China Town

Most Promising Debut (Female)
Kangana Ranaut - Gangster

Best Popular Track
Beedi Jalaile - Omkara

Critics Awards
Actor - Sanjay Dutt (Lage Raho Munnabhai)
Actress - Gul Panang & Ayesha Takia (Dor)

Zenith Power Team Award
Lage Raho Munnabhai & Rang De Basanti

Forever Diva Award
Rekha

Lifetime Achievemement Award
Vinod Khanna

Special Recognition
Subhash Ghai

Fun Cinema Entertainer of the year
Shahrukh Khan - Don

Technical Awards

Best Choreographer
Ganesh Acharya (Beedi jalaile - Omkara)

Best Background Music
Salim-Sulaiman - Krrish

Best Story
Rajkumar Hirani / Abhijat Joshi (Lage Raho Munnabhai)

Best Screenplay
Rajkumar Hirani / Abhijat Joshi (Lage Raho Munnabhai)

Best Dialogue
Rajkumar Hirani - Lage Raho Munnabhai

Best Editing
P. S. Bharathi - Rang De Basanti

Best Cinematography
Binod Pradhan - Rang De Basanti

Best Art Direction
Sharmistha Roy - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Action
Tony Ching Siu Tung (Krrish)

Best Costumes
Anna Singh / Bindhya Dutta (Umrao Jaan)

Best Publicity Design
HR Enterprises - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Film Processing
Adlabs Films - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Audiography
Jitendra Chaudhary - Krrish

Best Song Recording
Salman Afridi - Omkara

Best Visual Effects
Craig Mumma & Marc Kolbe - Krrish

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Zee Cine Awards 2007 - Winners

Best Actor
Hrithik Roshan - Krrish

Best Actress
Kajol - Fanaa

Best Film
Rang De Basanti - (Ronnie Screwvalla, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra)

Best Director
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra - Rang De Basanti

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male)
Abhishek Bachchan - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female)
Konkona Sen Sharma - Omkara

Best Actor In A Negative Role
Saif Ali Khan - Omkara

Best Actor In A Comic Role
Arshad Warsi - Lage Raho Munnabhai

Best Playback Singer Male
Shaan - Chand sifarish (Fanaa)

Best Playback Singer Female
Alka Yagnik - Tumhi dekho naa (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna)

Best Music Director
A.R. Rahman - Rang De Basanti

Best Lyrics
Prasoon Joshi - Masti ki pathshala (Rang De Basanti)

Most Promising Director
Dibakar Banerjee - Khosla Ka Ghosla

Most Promising Debut (Male)
Upen Patel - 36 China Town

Most Promising Debut (Female)
Kangana Ranaut - Gangster

Best Popular Track
Beedi Jalaile - Omkara

Critics Awards
Actor - Sanjay Dutt (Lage Raho Munnabhai)
Actress - Gul Panang & Ayesha Takia (Dor)

Zenith Power Team Award
Lage Raho Munnabhai & Rang De Basanti

Forever Diva Award
Rekha

Lifetime Achievemement Award
Vinod Khanna

Special Recognition
Subhash Ghai

Fun Cinema Entertainer of the year
Shahrukh Khan - Don

Technical Awards

Best Choreographer
Ganesh Acharya (Beedi jalaile - Omkara)

Best Background Music
Salim-Sulaiman - Krrish

Best Story
Rajkumar Hirani / Abhijat Joshi (Lage Raho Munnabhai)

Best Screenplay
Rajkumar Hirani / Abhijat Joshi (Lage Raho Munnabhai)

Best Dialogue
Rajkumar Hirani - Lage Raho Munnabhai

Best Editing
P. S. Bharathi - Rang De Basanti

Best Cinematography
Binod Pradhan - Rang De Basanti

Best Art Direction
Sharmistha Roy - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Action
Tony Ching Siu Tung (Krrish)

Best Costumes
Anna Singh / Bindhya Dutta (Umrao Jaan)

Best Publicity Design
HR Enterprises - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Film Processing
Adlabs Films - Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Best Audiography
Jitendra Chaudhary - Krrish

Best Song Recording
Salman Afridi - Omkara

Best Visual Effects
Craig Mumma & Marc Kolbe - Krrish

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Kabul Express - Movie Review

Let’s clear the myth pertaining to KABUL EXPRESS within the film industry!

Nasty naysayers have been text-messaging that KABUL EXPRESS is a documentary, a dry film that talks of post-Taliban days in the battered Afghanistan. Also, those looking for some cheap naach-gaana kind of entertainment in this Yashraj enterprise are bound to be disappointed since KABUL EXPRESS may star known names in its cast, but debutante director Kabir Khan, a known documentary maker, believes in enlightenment, not entertainment!

After having watched KABUL EXPRESS, all you want to do is hit the blokes hard for spreading malicious stories about the film. Agreed, KABUL EXPRESS traverses a different path and Kabir Khan is a documentary maker, but KABUL EXPRESS is not a documentary at all. It’s a ‘proper’ Hindi film -- a thriller to be precise -- that dares to tackle a difficult and different theme.

Besides the subject matter that’s its USP, the film takes you to Afghanistan -- a country most of us haven’t visited, as tourists or as moviegoers. Yes, DHARMATMA and KHUDA GAWAH did visit Afghanistan, but the post-Taliban Afghanistan hasn’t been witnessed on the Hindi screen. That makes KABUL EXPRESS a novel experience indeed!

Now to the pertinent question: Does the story hold your attention for the next 1.45 hours/12 reels?

KABUL EXPRESS is a film with different sensibilities. It’s not one of those films that depict two Indians taking on the Taliban and bashing them to pulp. It narrates the story of two Indians, one American, one Afghani and one Pakistani and what transpires in the next 48 hours. It’s straight out of life and certain moments do make you get into an introspective mood.

A film like KABUL EXPRESS is more for the elite and the thinking viewer than the aam junta. While the theme of the film is anything but stereotype, the sequence of events that lead to the climax as also the liberal usage of English and Afghani languages will restrict its appeal to multiplexes mainly. In the single screens, KABUL EXPRESS will find few takers!

Another factor that goes against the film -- in Overseas territory at least -- is the conflict between the Afghanis and Pakistanis in the film. Although director Kabir Khan may argue that he’s tried to be authentic, you cannot overlook the fact that Pakistanis -- who form a major chunk of movie-going audience in U.K. and U.S.A. -- may not give KABUL EXPRESS their mandate or whole-hearted approval because of the anti-Pak flavor.

KABUL EXPRESS is set in post 9/11 Afghanistan where the American bombing has destroyed the Taliban regime and the Taliban soldiers are trying to escape to Pakistan to avoid the wrath of the Afghans. Against this turbulent backdrop, Jai [Arshad Warsi] and Suhel [John Abraham] -- two Indian television reporters -- have entered Afghanistan and their aim is to somehow get a rare interview with a Talibani. Helping them in their pursuit of a Talibani is their Afghan guide, translator and driver Khyber [Hanif Hum Ghum] in his Toyota Jeep called Kabul Express.

The trio is having their share of adventure as they go from being blindfolded and taken to secret hideouts in the mountains to interview Taliban prisoners to nearly getting trampled by horses while shooting a game of Buzkashi. They are saved from getting trampled by an American photo-journalist, Jessica [Linda Arsenio]. Despite all their attempts, the Taliban remains elusive. But unknown to them, these hunters are being hunted down themselves...

One cold winter morning in Kabul, they get kidnapped at gunpoint by a Taliban fugitive who wants to escape to the Pakistani border. The kidnapper, Imran [Salman Shahid], is a Pakistani army soldier who was part of the Taliban. He knows that as journalists, Jai and Suhel’s movements in the country will not be questioned and posing as their local guide, he can reach the safety of his country.

From here on begins the two-day journey from Kabul to the volatile Afghan-Pakistan border. Jai and Suhel’s mission becomes a nightmare as they are taken hostage aboard the Kabul Express and made to drive across the most dangerous country in the world. Jessica sees their car driving away from Kabul and mistakenly thinks that they are onto a big story. She begins to chase them. Before she knows it Jessica gets stuck in a bizarre situation and inadvertently, also gets taken hostage by Imran.

By the end of the journey, Jai, Suhel and Jessica actually help Imran reach the border of Pakistan -- his country that he is very proud and patriotic about. But the turbulent political situation at that time has a surprise in store for all of them.

KABUL EXPRESS is director Kabir Khan’s first foray into feature films and you have to acknowledge the fact that the director knows what he’s talking. A storyteller is only successful if he’s able to narrate a story with utmost conviction and the listener/viewer listens to every word with rapt attention. Kabir succeeds in his mission of not just narrating an unadulterated story, but also making you travel to a country that’s hit headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The film has several poignant moments, but Kabir reserves them for the penultimate reels. The relationship between the kidnapper and the hostages, which changes from mistrust to trust, is carefully handled. As also the banter involving Indian and Pakistani cricketers. The highpoint of the film is the Pakistani’s reunion with his daughter and his subsequent killing by the Pakistani soldiers. Kabir deserves full marks for taking the film to an appropriate finale.

Kabir also gets ample help from the locations and the cinematographer, Anshuman Mahaley, takes full advantage of it. Not only are the locales of Afghanistan breath-taking, the lensman also captures them with dexterity. Without doubt, this ranks amongst the finest works [cinematography] of this year!

You walk out of KABUL EXPRESS with two actors in mind -- Arshad Warsi and Salman Shahid, the Pakistani. Arshad has an amazing sense of timing and it’s very difficult to compete with him. The actor is lovable yet again and in fact, contributes to the light moments in the thriller. Salman Shahid is excellent. He enacts his role with precision and his sequences, more towards the concluding reels, will win him ample fans in India.

John Abraham doesn’t really get a chance to exhibit histrionics, but gets two major scenes -- one, when he talks to the Pakistani about his daughter and the other, when the Pakistani is offering prayers. John handles them with supreme confidence. Hanif, the Afghani, is first-rate, while Linda, the American journalist, does an okay job.

On the whole, KABUL EXPRESS is aimed at the elite and the thinking audience. A well crafted thriller, the film has better chances at multiplexes mainly. However, the liberal usage of English and Afghani languages will restrict its appeal to urban centres in India. At the single screens, the film will find the going very, very tough since there’s nothing for the aam junta.

Also, its ride in the Overseas territory will be bumpy thanks to the depiction of the conflict between Afghanis and Pakistanis in the film. The Pakistanis form a major chunk of movie-going audience in U.K. and U.S.A. and they might not give KABUL EXPRESS their whole-hearted mandate due to the anti-Pak flavor in the narrative.

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Kabul Express - Movie Review

Let’s clear the myth pertaining to KABUL EXPRESS within the film industry!

Nasty naysayers have been text-messaging that KABUL EXPRESS is a documentary, a dry film that talks of post-Taliban days in the battered Afghanistan. Also, those looking for some cheap naach-gaana kind of entertainment in this Yashraj enterprise are bound to be disappointed since KABUL EXPRESS may star known names in its cast, but debutante director Kabir Khan, a known documentary maker, believes in enlightenment, not entertainment!

After having watched KABUL EXPRESS, all you want to do is hit the blokes hard for spreading malicious stories about the film. Agreed, KABUL EXPRESS traverses a different path and Kabir Khan is a documentary maker, but KABUL EXPRESS is not a documentary at all. It’s a ‘proper’ Hindi film -- a thriller to be precise -- that dares to tackle a difficult and different theme.

Besides the subject matter that’s its USP, the film takes you to Afghanistan -- a country most of us haven’t visited, as tourists or as moviegoers. Yes, DHARMATMA and KHUDA GAWAH did visit Afghanistan, but the post-Taliban Afghanistan hasn’t been witnessed on the Hindi screen. That makes KABUL EXPRESS a novel experience indeed!

Now to the pertinent question: Does the story hold your attention for the next 1.45 hours/12 reels?

KABUL EXPRESS is a film with different sensibilities. It’s not one of those films that depict two Indians taking on the Taliban and bashing them to pulp. It narrates the story of two Indians, one American, one Afghani and one Pakistani and what transpires in the next 48 hours. It’s straight out of life and certain moments do make you get into an introspective mood.

A film like KABUL EXPRESS is more for the elite and the thinking viewer than the aam junta. While the theme of the film is anything but stereotype, the sequence of events that lead to the climax as also the liberal usage of English and Afghani languages will restrict its appeal to multiplexes mainly. In the single screens, KABUL EXPRESS will find few takers!

Another factor that goes against the film -- in Overseas territory at least -- is the conflict between the Afghanis and Pakistanis in the film. Although director Kabir Khan may argue that he’s tried to be authentic, you cannot overlook the fact that Pakistanis -- who form a major chunk of movie-going audience in U.K. and U.S.A. -- may not give KABUL EXPRESS their mandate or whole-hearted approval because of the anti-Pak flavor.

KABUL EXPRESS is set in post 9/11 Afghanistan where the American bombing has destroyed the Taliban regime and the Taliban soldiers are trying to escape to Pakistan to avoid the wrath of the Afghans. Against this turbulent backdrop, Jai [Arshad Warsi] and Suhel [John Abraham] -- two Indian television reporters -- have entered Afghanistan and their aim is to somehow get a rare interview with a Talibani. Helping them in their pursuit of a Talibani is their Afghan guide, translator and driver Khyber [Hanif Hum Ghum] in his Toyota Jeep called Kabul Express.

The trio is having their share of adventure as they go from being blindfolded and taken to secret hideouts in the mountains to interview Taliban prisoners to nearly getting trampled by horses while shooting a game of Buzkashi. They are saved from getting trampled by an American photo-journalist, Jessica [Linda Arsenio]. Despite all their attempts, the Taliban remains elusive. But unknown to them, these hunters are being hunted down themselves...

One cold winter morning in Kabul, they get kidnapped at gunpoint by a Taliban fugitive who wants to escape to the Pakistani border. The kidnapper, Imran [Salman Shahid], is a Pakistani army soldier who was part of the Taliban. He knows that as journalists, Jai and Suhel’s movements in the country will not be questioned and posing as their local guide, he can reach the safety of his country.

From here on begins the two-day journey from Kabul to the volatile Afghan-Pakistan border. Jai and Suhel’s mission becomes a nightmare as they are taken hostage aboard the Kabul Express and made to drive across the most dangerous country in the world. Jessica sees their car driving away from Kabul and mistakenly thinks that they are onto a big story. She begins to chase them. Before she knows it Jessica gets stuck in a bizarre situation and inadvertently, also gets taken hostage by Imran.

By the end of the journey, Jai, Suhel and Jessica actually help Imran reach the border of Pakistan -- his country that he is very proud and patriotic about. But the turbulent political situation at that time has a surprise in store for all of them.

KABUL EXPRESS is director Kabir Khan’s first foray into feature films and you have to acknowledge the fact that the director knows what he’s talking. A storyteller is only successful if he’s able to narrate a story with utmost conviction and the listener/viewer listens to every word with rapt attention. Kabir succeeds in his mission of not just narrating an unadulterated story, but also making you travel to a country that’s hit headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The film has several poignant moments, but Kabir reserves them for the penultimate reels. The relationship between the kidnapper and the hostages, which changes from mistrust to trust, is carefully handled. As also the banter involving Indian and Pakistani cricketers. The highpoint of the film is the Pakistani’s reunion with his daughter and his subsequent killing by the Pakistani soldiers. Kabir deserves full marks for taking the film to an appropriate finale.

Kabir also gets ample help from the locations and the cinematographer, Anshuman Mahaley, takes full advantage of it. Not only are the locales of Afghanistan breath-taking, the lensman also captures them with dexterity. Without doubt, this ranks amongst the finest works [cinematography] of this year!

You walk out of KABUL EXPRESS with two actors in mind -- Arshad Warsi and Salman Shahid, the Pakistani. Arshad has an amazing sense of timing and it’s very difficult to compete with him. The actor is lovable yet again and in fact, contributes to the light moments in the thriller. Salman Shahid is excellent. He enacts his role with precision and his sequences, more towards the concluding reels, will win him ample fans in India.

John Abraham doesn’t really get a chance to exhibit histrionics, but gets two major scenes -- one, when he talks to the Pakistani about his daughter and the other, when the Pakistani is offering prayers. John handles them with supreme confidence. Hanif, the Afghani, is first-rate, while Linda, the American journalist, does an okay job.

On the whole, KABUL EXPRESS is aimed at the elite and the thinking audience. A well crafted thriller, the film has better chances at multiplexes mainly. However, the liberal usage of English and Afghani languages will restrict its appeal to urban centres in India. At the single screens, the film will find the going very, very tough since there’s nothing for the aam junta.

Also, its ride in the Overseas territory will be bumpy thanks to the depiction of the conflict between Afghanis and Pakistanis in the film. The Pakistanis form a major chunk of movie-going audience in U.K. and U.S.A. and they might not give KABUL EXPRESS their whole-hearted mandate due to the anti-Pak flavor in the narrative.

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Kabul Express - Movie Preview

What happens when India's biggest and highly successful movie making house moves away from the formula to make a film that has world audience as a target and a subject that is its most unconventional and challenging ever?

'Kabul Express' is born!

A film for which the shooting was completed last year followed by an extensive post production and rounds of various film festivals, 'Kabul Express' marks the debut of director Kabir Khan who takes you to a journey of war-torn Afghanistan and tells a tale through his own experiences in the country,

It's a tough world out there. And no one better than Jai [Arshad Warsi] and Suhel [John Abraham] would have known this! As TV journalists from India as a cameraman and director respectively, the two landed in Afghanistan post 9/11 when Taliban regime was dismantled and Talibanis were trying to rush away from the native Afghanis. For Jai and Suhel, an ultimate aim was to interview a Talibani and cover the activities in the region.

While in the country, they come across Khyber [Hanif Humghum], an Afghani national, who acts as their guide, translator and driver. Together the three of them travel in Khyber's Toyota Jeep that gives the film its name - KABUL EXPRESS!

But what seemed as a beginning of an adventure was just the tip of the iceberg. Because soon they would be facing situations which won't be just adventurous and exciting but also life threatening ones.....something that they were hardly prepared for!

They continue to explore the terrain blindfolded and visit the remotest corners of the mountains only to be disappointed in the end since they could hardly get hold of a Talibani who could give them an interview. On the other hand they also got a first hand taste of the activities in Afghanistan that ranged from shooting a game of Buzkashi to even getting trampled by those very horses participating in the sport.

If they thought that this was the worst then it was far from true. Because soon they had the nightmare of their lives as they got kidnapped by a Talibani fugitive named Imran [Salman Shahid]. A Pakistani army soldier who was now a part of the Taliban, his purpose in life now was to go back to his roots - Pakistan - a country which he loves and is very proud of. His modus operandi was to use Jai and Suhel as his cover as they could guide him away from the locals who would only kill him if they got a chance to lay hands on him.

In this journey of theirs, they are also followed by Jessica [Linda Arsenio], a journalist from New York who has also stationed herself in Afghanistan for her share of scoop. And seeing the four of them moving from Afghanistan to Pakistan, she thought that she had in hands what she wanted for herself.

The next step for her? Go behind the 'Kabul Express' that was the vehicle carrying the four and cover the scoop. Little did she know that she was now a part of the scoop as she got kidnapped by Imran too!

And from hereon begins the journey of 5 different individuals - 2 Indians, 1 Afghan, 1 Pakistani and 1 American!

What would happen next? What sorts of dramatic situations would the 5 find themselves in? Would 'Kabul Express' be halted by the locals while it is en route to a safe passage? And if so, would Jai and Suhel manage to rescue themselves and the others? What happens when the 5 eventually reach the Afghan-Pakistan border? Would there be some more surprise in store for them there? Above all, would Jai, Suhel and Jessica finally get their BIG scoop?

Answers to all these and more would be unveiled on the big screen as the film releases on 15th December all over!

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Kabul Express - Movie Preview

What happens when India's biggest and highly successful movie making house moves away from the formula to make a film that has world audience as a target and a subject that is its most unconventional and challenging ever?

'Kabul Express' is born!

A film for which the shooting was completed last year followed by an extensive post production and rounds of various film festivals, 'Kabul Express' marks the debut of director Kabir Khan who takes you to a journey of war-torn Afghanistan and tells a tale through his own experiences in the country,

It's a tough world out there. And no one better than Jai [Arshad Warsi] and Suhel [John Abraham] would have known this! As TV journalists from India as a cameraman and director respectively, the two landed in Afghanistan post 9/11 when Taliban regime was dismantled and Talibanis were trying to rush away from the native Afghanis. For Jai and Suhel, an ultimate aim was to interview a Talibani and cover the activities in the region.

While in the country, they come across Khyber [Hanif Humghum], an Afghani national, who acts as their guide, translator and driver. Together the three of them travel in Khyber's Toyota Jeep that gives the film its name - KABUL EXPRESS!

But what seemed as a beginning of an adventure was just the tip of the iceberg. Because soon they would be facing situations which won't be just adventurous and exciting but also life threatening ones.....something that they were hardly prepared for!

They continue to explore the terrain blindfolded and visit the remotest corners of the mountains only to be disappointed in the end since they could hardly get hold of a Talibani who could give them an interview. On the other hand they also got a first hand taste of the activities in Afghanistan that ranged from shooting a game of Buzkashi to even getting trampled by those very horses participating in the sport.

If they thought that this was the worst then it was far from true. Because soon they had the nightmare of their lives as they got kidnapped by a Talibani fugitive named Imran [Salman Shahid]. A Pakistani army soldier who was now a part of the Taliban, his purpose in life now was to go back to his roots - Pakistan - a country which he loves and is very proud of. His modus operandi was to use Jai and Suhel as his cover as they could guide him away from the locals who would only kill him if they got a chance to lay hands on him.

In this journey of theirs, they are also followed by Jessica [Linda Arsenio], a journalist from New York who has also stationed herself in Afghanistan for her share of scoop. And seeing the four of them moving from Afghanistan to Pakistan, she thought that she had in hands what she wanted for herself.

The next step for her? Go behind the 'Kabul Express' that was the vehicle carrying the four and cover the scoop. Little did she know that she was now a part of the scoop as she got kidnapped by Imran too!

And from hereon begins the journey of 5 different individuals - 2 Indians, 1 Afghan, 1 Pakistani and 1 American!

What would happen next? What sorts of dramatic situations would the 5 find themselves in? Would 'Kabul Express' be halted by the locals while it is en route to a safe passage? And if so, would Jai and Suhel manage to rescue themselves and the others? What happens when the 5 eventually reach the Afghan-Pakistan border? Would there be some more surprise in store for them there? Above all, would Jai, Suhel and Jessica finally get their BIG scoop?

Answers to all these and more would be unveiled on the big screen as the film releases on 15th December all over!

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Kabul Express - Music Review

Directed by documentary director Kabir Khan and starring John Abraham and Arshad Warsi in the lead, Kabul Express is a project that was subsequently taken over by Yash Raj Films. The theatrical promo of the film looked promising and the film opened to a good response at the Toronto Film Festival.

So what kind of music should you expect from a movie titled Kabul Express? Locally flavoured or Middle Eastern?

What kind of music should you expect from the debutant film music director Raghav Sachar?


Read on…

The soundtrack opens to Kabul Fiza sung by Raghav himself. A peppy track with lots of percussions and also doses of a piccolo. This fast paced song moves from techno to traditional with the percussions replaced by tablas and a santoor subsequently. However with Raghav’s digitalized voice, this portion is still westernized with a fusion feel.

Immediately when the song Banjar opens up you realize that it has to be Sivamani. Banjar is a techno, fast moving yet rustic song sung by Shubha Mudgal and this one is straight out of her own backyard. An electric sitar used by Niladri Kumar gels well with Sivamani’s percussions. Shubha as usual goes high pitch and faster as the song progresses with élan and confidence. A good fusion of flute, drums and funk guitar is bound to make this song one big hit.

Keh Raha Mera Dil is a feel good song, something which Vishal and Shekhar give out occasionally when they are not going fast. Again sung by Raghav, this one has lighter instruments as compared to the first two songs though it is not really that slow. With the main instrument being a guitar, this one seems to be something like a stage song.

The instrumental Kabul Express theme composed by Julius Packiam gives you an eerie feeling yet moves differently at times giving it an Enigmatic touch. A mysterious female voice is slightly seductive and the flute and beats give an Arab feel. However, this being the theme of the movie, it goes totally against what we saw in the promo of the film where it shown as more comical.

The rocking Banjar is back with Banjar Lounge Mix and this time it gets more commercial with Sunidhi Chauhan lending her vocals. The queen of lounge mixes takes away the rustic feel that Shubha Mudgal gave us in the original and sings in the distinct style that Sunidhi is always known for. This song moves in one path and Sunidhi mesmerizes and hypnotizes you with her voice. An amazing song!

Next in line is Yeh Main Aaya Kahan which is probably the weakest song of the entire album. One reason being that it is sung again by Raghav who does not offer anything novel in his voice from his earlier two tracks. The song sounds similar to Keh Raha Mera Dil mainly because of Raghav. The flute in the foreground reminds one of what Leslie Lewis used to do with his tumbler.

Kabul Fiza Theme by Raghav doesn’t offer anything novel. With a fast moving song like Kabul Fiza, you did expect the theme to be faster. This one will most likely go unnoticed.

The Kabul Fiza Remix by Raghav again is like any other remix with more beats and sung faster. However, since the original song was quite good, this one works well to the ears.

The third and last of the Banjar saga Banjar Revisited sung by KK is as usual at his best when he sings on high pitch. This one sounds great as well and something out of a Mumbai based thriller. With all the three Banjars sounding outstanding, one wonders which one will take the cake and be promoted more.

With songs like Banjar and Kabul Fiza, this album is sure to rock the charts especially with nothing exceptionally good coming out at the moment.

It is after a very long time then a debutant music director has come out with an amazing score (the last one can remember was Ram Sampat in Khakee). With Yash Raj’s backing and two popular stars in the movie, this one is bound to be a hit all the way. Watch out Pritam and Himesh, you have a budding MD in the making.

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Kabul Express - Music Review

Directed by documentary director Kabir Khan and starring John Abraham and Arshad Warsi in the lead, Kabul Express is a project that was subsequently taken over by Yash Raj Films. The theatrical promo of the film looked promising and the film opened to a good response at the Toronto Film Festival.

So what kind of music should you expect from a movie titled Kabul Express? Locally flavoured or Middle Eastern?

What kind of music should you expect from the debutant film music director Raghav Sachar?


Read on…

The soundtrack opens to Kabul Fiza sung by Raghav himself. A peppy track with lots of percussions and also doses of a piccolo. This fast paced song moves from techno to traditional with the percussions replaced by tablas and a santoor subsequently. However with Raghav’s digitalized voice, this portion is still westernized with a fusion feel.

Immediately when the song Banjar opens up you realize that it has to be Sivamani. Banjar is a techno, fast moving yet rustic song sung by Shubha Mudgal and this one is straight out of her own backyard. An electric sitar used by Niladri Kumar gels well with Sivamani’s percussions. Shubha as usual goes high pitch and faster as the song progresses with élan and confidence. A good fusion of flute, drums and funk guitar is bound to make this song one big hit.

Keh Raha Mera Dil is a feel good song, something which Vishal and Shekhar give out occasionally when they are not going fast. Again sung by Raghav, this one has lighter instruments as compared to the first two songs though it is not really that slow. With the main instrument being a guitar, this one seems to be something like a stage song.

The instrumental Kabul Express theme composed by Julius Packiam gives you an eerie feeling yet moves differently at times giving it an Enigmatic touch. A mysterious female voice is slightly seductive and the flute and beats give an Arab feel. However, this being the theme of the movie, it goes totally against what we saw in the promo of the film where it shown as more comical.

The rocking Banjar is back with Banjar Lounge Mix and this time it gets more commercial with Sunidhi Chauhan lending her vocals. The queen of lounge mixes takes away the rustic feel that Shubha Mudgal gave us in the original and sings in the distinct style that Sunidhi is always known for. This song moves in one path and Sunidhi mesmerizes and hypnotizes you with her voice. An amazing song!

Next in line is Yeh Main Aaya Kahan which is probably the weakest song of the entire album. One reason being that it is sung again by Raghav who does not offer anything novel in his voice from his earlier two tracks. The song sounds similar to Keh Raha Mera Dil mainly because of Raghav. The flute in the foreground reminds one of what Leslie Lewis used to do with his tumbler.

Kabul Fiza Theme by Raghav doesn’t offer anything novel. With a fast moving song like Kabul Fiza, you did expect the theme to be faster. This one will most likely go unnoticed.

The Kabul Fiza Remix by Raghav again is like any other remix with more beats and sung faster. However, since the original song was quite good, this one works well to the ears.

The third and last of the Banjar saga Banjar Revisited sung by KK is as usual at his best when he sings on high pitch. This one sounds great as well and something out of a Mumbai based thriller. With all the three Banjars sounding outstanding, one wonders which one will take the cake and be promoted more.

With songs like Banjar and Kabul Fiza, this album is sure to rock the charts especially with nothing exceptionally good coming out at the moment.

It is after a very long time then a debutant music director has come out with an amazing score (the last one can remember was Ram Sampat in Khakee). With Yash Raj’s backing and two popular stars in the movie, this one is bound to be a hit all the way. Watch out Pritam and Himesh, you have a budding MD in the making.

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