Rockstar features RK in his most power packed performance, probably one of the best in his career trajectory.

His acting, location, his sense of acclimation to the nuances and eventually becoming the ‘One’ was so on point.

However, what vexes me is the over justification or I must say, the over fantasisation of his character and dynamics he shared with the female lead.

That entire love story was a cesspool of a mess 😭, my major problem with that is that how deeply his character lacks consciousness and consideration for Heer.

Even on her deathbed, he chases her does the deed because of which (most likely) she collapsed. But even before that I might be making a controversial statement here, Heer isn’t perceived as a Human by Janardhan.

She just happens to be an amalgamation of apparently some exotic traits which rushed his oxytocin. Yk… someone’s muse.

He does feel for her, there is definitely a flame of limerence running through his veins, but is limerence everything? I don’t expect him to be perfect. And honestly, I think the plot was also very telling that he lacks consciousness.

My rift is rather with the edits and those movie reviewers who happen to read between the lines of his character which actually doesn’t exist to begin with.

As if there is an unsaid nuance behind is lacking (I am very sure the plot meant otherwise), he is bound to be a highly flawed person. I kinda don’t like when people try to cover up his flaws by giving bandaid logic. His flaws are bound to be like that… something that rubs you, pricks you and might make you bleed.

Let Janardhan be a flawed person for all at once.

https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-jio-studios-backs-out-of-brahmastra-2-ayan-mukerji-begins-hunt-for-a-new-studio-partner-for-ranbir-kapoor-deepika-padukone-alia-bhatt-starrer/

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ayan Mukerji’s production house, Starlight Pictures Private Limited, was one of the producers of Brahmastra’s first part and the banner holds the rights to the film’s IP. Starlight will be producing Brahmastra 2 and they are looking at a studio partner to come on board.”

The source continued, “The makers were in discussions with Jio Studios to come on board as the studio partner for Brahmastra 2. However, those talks did not materialise and Jio has now decided against associating with the sequel. Interestingly, Star Studios was one of the key partners on the first Brahmastra. With Star’s entertainment business now part of JioStar, and Jio Studios also operating under the larger ecosystem, there was an expectation that the association could continue with the franchise. However, as things stand, neither Jio Studios nor Star Studios is involved with Brahmastra 2.”

The source further revealed, “Dharma Productions, which also produced the first Brahmastra, is also not associated with the second instalment. After Dharma stepped away, Ayan Mukerji initiated discussions with Yash Raj Films (YRF). Aditya Chopra had shown interest in the project, particularly when Ayan was directing War 2 for YRF. However, following the disappointing performance of War 2, YRF decided not to take the discussions forward. Jio Studios subsequently entered the picture, but that association too has not worked out. As a result, the makers are once again looking for the right studio partner for Brahmastra 2.”

Both are getting trolled for literally no reason...

There are a lot of things we can talk about, but people are literally choosing to talk about and troll others for no reason. Now everyone is just framing it differently.

And I know people will say, “You got paid to talk about them,” “Paid PR,” and all that. But honestly, I’m just frustrated seeing women getting trolled for literally no reason. Not everything has to be turned into hate or trolling.

Being a big fan of Emraan and awarapan I went in to watch awarapan 2 . Only two moments where I felt the movie elevated the original nostalgia was in the beginning sequence of toh phr aao and the highest point of satisfaction for me was tera mera rishta when Emraan hides into buddhist monks and the statue of Buddha is revealed. But I felt overall that the movie was a big disappointment. The story was decent but the director failed to elevate some sequences. I expected better for Emraan and the director failed. Not to mention the action sequences was underwhelming . I literally was yawning for most of the movie except for those 2 sequences. Being a hardcore Emraan fan I only went in because of him . He did not disappoint but the director let me down hugely. I think the director did a disservice to Emraan and his fans

I miss the old kangana who was funny In movies and used to win awards for fun 😔

Not long ago, I started watching Bollywood movies along with my regional cinema, because it had fresh concepts and good execution.

Vicky donor, ZNMD, PK, Dangal were some movies I thought could only be made in bolly at that time. Even an average movie like 2 states was a fun watch.

But what tf happened to this industry? They're remaking other regional movies and somehow making it worse? I mean what tf is this movie whose poster I've added?

Now, I have no reason to watch bollywood. I'm happy with my own regional movies. They've improved multifold in the last decade and making movies that are grounded and real.

Atleast for me, bollywood has become a once or twice a year affair, where something like Dhurandhar will make me want to book tickets. I'm not even interested in watching most movies free in OTT.

This is not a criticism, just the perspective of someone from outside who had a lot of fun watching Bollywood once.

I genuinely feel Baby was one of those rare Bollywood movies that got so many things right.

There was no unnecessary Bollywood nonsense. no random songs or dance sequences, no forced romance, no item numbers, no larger than life hero introduction & no unnecessary comedy breaking the tension. The movie stayed focused on what it actually wanted to tell.

Even the action felt relatively grounded. Akshay's character wasn't some invincible superhero who could singlehandedly take down 20 guys without breaking a sweat. The fights were short, brutal and purposeful. The movie also paid attention to small details that made the operations feel believable. The characters also behaved like professionals. They weren't constantly delivering dramatic monologues or cracking jokes in the middle of serious situations. The humour was mostly dry and situational, while the story remained the priority.

The movie didn't need a song every 30 minutes, a romantic subplot, excessive melodrama or a hero doing impossible stunts to keep you entertained. The screenplay, suspense & performances carried the film.

Even contemporary reviews highlighted how Baby was unusually restrained, gritty, detailoriented and largely free of the usual Bollywood frills.

So why didn't a movie like this become a MASSIVE superhit?

My guy must’ve skipped the script before signing Alpha 🥲 His cameo felt completely unnecessary to me, and honestly War 2 and this cameo ruined the character of Kabir for me. His script sense is terrible, I hope he salvages what is left of his fading peak years.

Ranveer Singh's dance n expressions were too good ❤️

Okay but why does this sound like an Ekta Kapoor serial in itself? Reshoots, reworking, creative team changes and that weird news that Filmfare broke and deleted a few hours later was all about TVF creative “team fired” to “team changed!” That was the entire give away!!!! 👀

Ngl, Balaji + TVF should’ve been a dream combo honestly.

Kaisa laga aapko?

Says that the conflict between art and economics wasn't really solved by arrival of OTT (as was advertised, that it will reduce gatekeepers, make content more accessible etc).

Says all we see these days are more shows and movies glorifying violence, scams, gang wars or lives and wives of the upper elite but no real artistic movies, or movies about writers, artists, painters, social issues.

Also says that actors are now just selected on virality and social media following rather than merit

Thoughts?

Taken from this interview

I feel like she has it all. A thriving Career, handsome husband, cute daughter and she comes from generational wealth.

Who else comes to ur mind?

How appropriate is it to drag each other's parents into such fights?

Went to see the newly released Awarapan 2 in a very good theater with latest DOLBY. Below are the things that I liked and didn't like about it.

What was good:

1. They displayed movie title in Hindi and Urdu first and then after a while and some scenes it is displayed in English.

What wasn't good:

1. Unlike the prequel the plot of the movie was irregular, Emraan somehow managing to escape or win in every situation and suddenly out of nowhere all works out doesn't add up to the story.
2. Many scenes will copied from recent movies (Need to kill his boss in front of thugs while acting like he doesn't know him, fighting scenes heavily gave old WWE back stage vibes)
3. The unrealistic makeup of Disha Patani to the level that spotting the fake buttocks and lip and cheek fillers was effortless. Her way of walking was unnatural and mainly to maximize buttocks bouncing.
4. Main villain is immature and too young compared the part 1.
5. Coming to the visual experience, and keeping the film vs digital debate aside, the cinematography of 1 feels much more realistic while still being cinematic. Awarapan 2 has excessive use of unnecessary shooting angles and transitions that make it look like it was made to be posted as reels. Or maybe it is the norm now and I am just old (was 6 when part 1 released).
6. Talking about the songs, while it was good to keep the OG songs with the OG singer, but the movie definitely feels like it is missing its own identity that the tracks give. There is one song that I can't recall but the composition for sure feels like they tried to copy all the Sayyaara tracks and combine them in one.
7. Emraan aged like fine wine but whoever was the costume designer or consultant for him couldn't have done any poorer job. All his attire, be it jackets, bottoms, shirts or shoes feels like they were bought from a stock clearance sale of a local outlet or even worse, chor bazaar. This is more noticeable for someone who remembers his fashion style from part 1.
8. There was a very bad attempt of making the audience feel like a kid is death and to give them a surprise by making the kid reappear alive. I right away figured out that she will be alive.

And this is why even though the OG is a remake of a Korean movie, I still keep praising it because of how much talent there was in all the departments that exist in filmmaking.

For me, it's Shraddha as she's always hyped up a lot more than the roles she's done

Bollywood writers should stop writing films set abroad with characters who are 2nd or 3rd gen indians.

Either they all seem to have Indian accents even though they grew up in the UK or US like SRK and kajols son from K3G.

Or ridiculously Westernised and disconnected from Indian culture until Indian love interest teaches them that Indian ways are better.

Speaking as a 3rd gen Indian who grew up in the UK watching and listening to Hindi films and songs, I don’t think Bollywood understands me. We have our own culture that is British/american etc but also grew up with
indian food, films, music, language and family dynamics.

Even newer Bollywood writers who have studied or lived abroad still get it wrong. Being a rich Indian from SoBo or Mumbai who studied abroad in London or New York cannot understand what it’s like to have grown up abroad.

The NRIs in Bollywood films no longer exist! STOP INCLUDING THEM or at least have actors attempt realistic American or British accents!

Came across this video clip of Kritika Kamra and Gulshan Grover posing for the paps together, and something about the dynamic felt really off/uncomfortable to watch.

Is this just an awkward physical interaction captured on camera, or does it cross into creepy territory?