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Vishal Bhardwaj has himself to blame for raising the bar. Arguably OmKara is one of the finest films in recent times. It's music too was of very high standards compelling AR Rehman who won the film fare award the same year to admit while receiving the award that his favorite album of the year was infact OmKara. So comparison is obvious and after almost spending a week on the album or Kaminey. Here is my verdict - I still like Omkara better. This is not to take anything away fromit, for it might still end up being one of the best albums Of the year, and some it's songs will be chartbusters! Dhan-ta- tan for sure! A word about Gulzaar must be said. To Use words like Dhan-ta-tan and mix them up in a cocktail of poetry, is an art almost exclusive to him. The song, sung by Vishal and Sukhvinder is already topping charts, deservingly. The other song which will find its way into the hearts of the audience has got to be – Raat ke dhai baje. Teasing tones of Sunidhi and Rekha Bhardwaj ...

Life, Hope and Susan Boyle! Kartik KJ “I dreamed a dream in time gone by, When hope was high and life worth living…” For those who don’t know the above two lines, these are the first two lines of the song that Susan Boyle chose to sing at Britains got Talent. For those who don’t know Susan Boyle, she is being seen as the messiah of hope and possibilities, after her grounded yet spellbinding performance at Britains talent based reality show. She walked in as an unassuming 47 year old, self proclaimed ‘never been kissed’ virgin and walked out to become an overnight celebrity (3Lakh youtube hits, if you may) Back to the two lines… The two most agreeable lines ever written, aren’t they? Life, the puppeteer. It makes you swing, toss and fly at its will. And what happens then of that small dream, you once dreamed? Whatever it was – to be a writer, to be a teacher, to be a dancer, to be florist, to be a gardener, - it gets shot down in the socio-economic hoo-hah of living for your soul or for...

Aloo Chaat – aptizing, but not satiating. In recessionary times, if your regular Chaatwala bhaiya who makes Aloo Chaat for a living, decides to reduce on the quantity a little to suit his pocket, and suit his convenience, how would you feel? If it tasted well, but last enough to leave you satiated? Well that what I felt after watching Aloo Chaat. After choosing a great premise and building a beautiful plot, Aloo chaat rushes into a abrupt climax and finishes just about when you felt you in for a great treat. Don’t get me wrong, this is a very nice film. But it is almost an opportunity lost, for the story had the potential to stretch a couple of reels and give a few more comic punches, which it so beautifully does otherwise. The story is simple and belongs to todays times. What does Indian boy studying in America do when he falls for a Muslim girl? He tells his parents it could be worse – it were a pardesi girl, with her pardesi ways, raw meat cuisine and bikini comforts! The plot is li...

How Fair of unfair do you think are this years awards..? Heres what I found on this website http://www.khabrein.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20470&Itemid=70&limit=1&limitstart=1 Assuming these are true. Here's what I feel. Nominees: Dostana; Ghajini; Jodhaa Akbar; Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi; Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na Rock On!! Winner- Jodha Akbar Well, first of all, where A Wednesday? What in the world is the reason why Rab ne finds a mention and A Wednesday doesnt? It is kinda ridiculous. Although, in the final analysis, the winner had to be Jodha Akbar, for its mass and class appeal. Best Director Nominations: A.R. Murugadoss - Ghajini Abhishek Kapoor - Rock On!! Aditya Chopra - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Ashutosh Gowariker - Jodhaa Akbar Madhur Bhandarkar - Fashion Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday! Winnner: Ashutosh Gowarikar (Jodha Akbar) I personally felt it was a close call between three here - Neeraj, Madhur and Ashutosh, but then again I agree that it is safe...

Well.. Isnt it unfair that we dont get to see the oscar nominated movies well after the awards are done and dusted? Anyways, here's reviewing the second nomination for best film. The curious case of Benjamin Button is a film about a man born old and aging in the reverse order. It is a film more importantly about the agelessness of everlasting love. Set in the 40s-60s the films look is true to its time - pastal and postcardish. The film is vaguely reminiscent of 3 previous oscar successes. In the flashback narrated by an ailing old woman and her daughter in a hospital, reminds you of Titanic's rose telling her grand-daughter her love story. In the way in which the lead pair (Pitt and Blanchett) meet and depart, there is a 'carrot and peas' feel of Forrest Gump. And, one particular sequence to narrate Kate's accident is almost on the lines of the French Oscar favorite of that year, Amilie. Having said that, the film does have a soul of its own, thanks to its endearing...

I have been a huge fan of Vishal Bhardwaj ever since Maqbool. In all his films, he has done a great job and the great combination of a music director and a director that Bardhwaj is, can be seen in all his films - Makdee, Maqbool, Omkara and even Blue Umbrella. To say that I have been waiting to watch his next film is an understatement. And how pleasantly surprised I was when I went to watch Delhi 6 and this promo was screened. Kaminey stars Shahid Kapoor in a double role and Priyanka Chopra. This movie has certainly aroused the curiousity of everybody, and be sure that I will follow this film up! For starters, this one's coming across as a comedy, with a "mean side" as the trailer says, Priyanka looks stunning another Desi Girl avatar and Shaid seems to have joined the six pack club.. Lets wait and watch

This is such a great concept. Autobiographical, Reflective and very inspiring.. WOW.. is the only word. A friend of mine and I first saw this ad on the cannes lion website and we went silent for some time.. This ad has that effect on you... Watch it to believe it!