Hindi Singham Review

Here comes yet another remake of south Indian cinema “Singham” that hit the screens this week. Thanks...It’s not Salman this time, But AjayDevagan who exhibits his 6-pack for this Cop-flick. Rohit Shetty of Golmaal directs this flick and Prakash Raj who played the villain in the Original repeats the same here. Original had Tamil top star Surya as hero.

Plot: Jaykanth Shikre (Prakash Raj) …a ruthless Kidnapper-smuggler controls the Goa city with political and police support. And BajiRao Singham (AjayDevagan) an honest inspector in a small village treats his fellow villagers as his own family and enjoys their love and respect. What happens when destiny makes these different poles clash while Singham is transferred to the city where he is all alone?

Actors:

AjayDevagan left no stone unturned to fit the role of Cop. Though he has done it before in Gangajal, He leaves his signature firmly on Singham with his new toned body, sharp eyes and powerful dialogues. Though there were few unintended laughs when he tried doing few dance moves imitating Salman and while jumping with invisible ropes every now and then, overall it is remarkable effort.

PrakashRaj is the show stealer…Witty punch lines seemed wittier than in script, thanks to his slang that blends Tamil with Hindi. A commanding villain could elevate the hero and Prakash as JayaKanth Shikre effortlessly accomplishes his task. And Bollywood is freshly enjoying this great actor who proved a lot in south.

Kajal Aggarwal, who rarely acted with heroes of age 40+ in south cinemas and always enjoyed dancing in handful of songs in each film in south, has barely got a role in her awaited Bollywood dream. I wish, but not sure if someone notices her!!

Other actors who played other cops, Prakash Raj’s side-kick etc, wicked politician all acted decently.

High octane Cop Flick…

  Yes, there is seriously anything we have never seen so far, That Singham brings for us. Indeed we have seen all this much before in 80’s. But again…It’s the impact that a film has on you, while watching it counts.  Singham has many such situations which boil your blood and a common audience just wants to get up from his seat and kick the villain and here Devgan does the same on behalf of us. Thus this Tom and Jerry fight between Jaykanth Shikre and BajiRao Singham was made thoroughly engaging during the latter half.  And unlike Dabangg which is more of family drama, Singham has a broader canvas involving police and politicians.

Direction and other stuff…

   Rohit Shetty did a quite many modifications in the script first to suit the nativity and then made it really racy and crispier than the original. And poor girl Kajal has to face the brunt, as her screen presence is nullified in the process. While the first half has nothing much but to establish the characters leisurely, movie catches the pace in the second and runs firmly till the end. Climax should have been bit better.

Farhad-Sajid score well for dialogues written for both Singham-Shikre while Screenplay by Yunus Sajawal is much better than the original. Nothing to speak about the songs, but back ground score given by Ajay-Atul is appreciable

Final Say…

So this is Devagan’s Dabangg in one word…while Singham offers nothing stunning or refreshing, It neither let’s you down. But will definitely satisfy your senses if you are in for an action.

Rating…

Let’s go with 3 stars

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  The story of 3 guys, I guess it all started with “Dil chahtha hai” and the numerology goes on continuing from “3 Idiots” to very recent “Delly Belly” and Let’s not count the countless crap comedies with three guys leading them. And now we are again there this week with “Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobara” ….and here our “3” played by Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akthar and the movie is directed by Farhan’s sister, Zoya Akthar who earlier directed “Luck by chance”.

Plot: When Kabir (Abhay Deol) is engaged to Natasha (Kalki Kochlein…Remember Chandramukhi in Dev D), He with his two good friends...Arjun(Hrithik) and Imran(Farhan) who are collectively called as 3 musketeers set on to a much awaited bachelor trip(Idea probably derived from Hangover) to Spain. This fun trip where each has a fearful sport they like and other two are bound to play it, helps them discover themselves!!

Actors and Characters…

Hrithik plays Arjun…a financial broker for whom money means everything. Role really does not need much of him as it goes very smooth with subtle emotions and moreover his fans will be happy to see him cool on screen. And he meets Laila, played by Katrina. She loves to live the life to the fullest and choose to work as Deep sea diving instructor for some time every year.  Stunning looks...Simple sentences…make her absolutely comfortable like at home.

Abhay Deol as Kabir gives a balance of jovial and matured act. He, who seems capable of controlling his friends, is himself not very sure about his love life. Kalki Kochlein fits the bill for the short role.

Farhan Akthar plays vivacious chap among three…his romantic encounters with Nuria (played by Spanish actress Ariadna Cabrol) are witty. He keeps us engaged throughout with a loud role while the poetic lines he spills in frequent intervals are good.

Nasiruddin shah played a guest…not so memorable.

España está espléndida...

Haha the heading means “Spain is splendid”. What that makes this very predictable journey a very refreshing one is the back-ground chosen for it. Full credit goes to cinematographer Carlos Catalan for bringing the picturesque locations of Spain, live and raw on to the screen. Deep sea diving in Costa Brava…Sky diving in Sevilla...Tomatino festival and Running of the bulls in Pampalona …every episode gives us a good feel. Though the fears of the three friends are similar and lesson learnt after each sport is same…It’s just the wonderful work by Carlos that glues us to the screen…

Lets Sum up other things….

Hrithik-Katrina….sure this beautiful pair is much awaited and we are lucky at last to have them here…And chemistry is rocking as expected. Music too goes according to numerology that is “Trio” Shanker Ehsaan Loy…No big surprises but “Senorita” sounds sweet while all others are good on screen. Screenplay is quick in the first while slows down in the second half, but is good enough to sustain the interest. One big disappointment is, there are neither too loud laughter’s nor the heartrending moments, But then the perfect timing between the 3 musketeers bonds the audience to the movie to make it cool one-time watch if not “Dobara”

Rating…

Will Slightly deviate from "3" factor ....and will love to go with "3 and Half" stars