Fashion (2008) - The dark side of the fashion industry - directed by Madhur Bhandarkar

Madhur Bhandarkar is famous for making films on hard gritty subjects and not shying away from portraying the reality (including the ugly side) of things. Some of these movies include Chandni Bar, Page 3, Traffic Signal, etc. Madhur also won a national award for the direction of Traffic Signal. In addition, while his movies may not be super-hits, they make money, and for movies that are about the ills of society, making money is a big plus. Also, because his movies are seen as good cinema, actors and actresses can develop a great reputation by acting in his movies. Fashion is one such movie, that gave a filip to the careers of actors such as Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and newcomer Mugdha Godse. Priyanka Chopra in fact has got a very good reputation after this movie, something which also got enhanced after her role in another movie, 7 Khoon Maaf. In fact, Priyanka also got a National Award for Best Actress for her role in this movie.
The movie also bears an uncanny resemblance to the story of Geetanjali Nagpal, the former model who was found in a pretty bad condition on the streets of Delhi in the year 2007; however, Madhur has denied that Fashion was based on the story of Geetanjali. The story of the movie was by Ajay Monga, with narration by Priyanka Chopra. Music for the movie, with some acclaimed songs such as 'Fashion ka Jalwa' and 'Mar Jawan' was by Salim-Sulaiman, with lyrics by Sandeep Nath and Irfan Siddique. The movie was fairly successful, and won a host of awards at such events such as Filmfare Awards, Star Screen Awards, IIFA, and Stardust Awards.

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The movie is the story of the ups and downs in the fashion industry, especially when success goes to somebody's head. The story is that of a girl, Meghna Mathur (Priyanka Chopra) who wants to be big in the fashion industry in Mumbai and leaves her house against the wishes of her parents since she wants to follow this career. However, life is not so easy, and success does not come easily. And of course there are other models who are on top, such as the current reigning super-model Shonali Gujral (Kangana Ranaut). However, after some efforts, and being tutored by her friend and another struggling model Janet (Mugdha Godse) as well as a struggling make model Maanav (Arjan Bajwa), she finally gets lucky and is noticed by one of the executives (Anisha Roy (played by Kitu Gidwani)) of a big modeling agency Panache. Anisha in turn introduces her to her boss Abhijit Sarin (Arbaaz Khan). Abhijit is impressed by her, and since Shonali is struggling with her drug problem, he decides to replace Shonali with Megha, part of the downfall process for Shonali.
Megha is now successful, which means that she gives up her relationship with Maanav, and starts having a relationship with Abhijit, even though he is a married man. Their relationship proceeds, till she gets pregnant and is pressured to abort her child; something which causes her to break the news to Abhijit's wife, causing her to get fired from her peak position and further fall in the clutches of drugs and alcohol (a path that Shonali is already following, increased after she had a wardrobe mal-function). When Megha has a one-night stand after a party where she has got drunk, she realizes how much she has fallen, and decides to leave the industry and return to her parents in Chandigarh.
However, this is not the end. Her parents encourage her to get back to her life, also as a way of getting back her self-confidence, and she decides to make up with Janet and gets back to Mumbai, however, no longer the top model. Things shake her when she sees Shonali on TV as a homeless drunk, and she brings Shonali back in order to make her better again, a process which also acts as a healing ritual for her. Even though she is not able to save Shonali, Megha gets back her confidence to again become a top model.

Kaminey (released in 2009) - Starring Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Amol Gupte

Kaminey was an interesting movie, released in the year 2009. Even the name was somewhat different from the existing names that are used for movies, and the script was even more interesting (and was actually bought from a Kenyan writer for 4000 dollars by Vishal Bhardwaj). When I walked into the movie hall, the movie seemed a bit slow in the beginning, but quickly gathered pace and became a must watch. The movie was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starred Shahid Kapoor in a double role, and also starred Priyanka Chopra in a role that she must have appreciated. The music for the movie was also given by Vishal Bhardwaj, and was well appreciated, especially for the hit song, called Dhan Te Nan, sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani. Lyrics for the movie were by Gulzar. The movie was nominated for a number of awards at the Filmfare awards, Apsara awards, and many others.

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Dostana - Interesting movie

I consider Dostana a new age movie. Here is a movie that took a subject that arouses great controversies in India (remember the controversy about Fire?) and makes a comedy about it, if you ignore the last 30 minutes of drama. The movie is eminently watchable, and does not try to preach in any way. At the same time, since the concept of the movie is more about normal guys pretending to be homosexuals, the movie really does not dwell too much on the parts that tend to squeamish to straight people (there is hardly any hugging or other intimacy, or even romantic talk shown between the 2 leads), and hence the movie certainly will not be portrayed as a movie that can be seen as the coming of age of homosexual movies in Bollywood.
However, the movie treats homosexuality as perfectly normal, to the extent that normal, single (and easily sexed up guys - since the opening shot shows these 2 guys getting up from beds after having spent a night with women) and handsome guys decide to play gays in order to get a house. The other people in the movie do not seem to have any problem whatsoever with them, and even the Punjabi mother accepts the situation after the initial shock and ritually accepts the partner as her 'bahu'.


The movie starred three hot actors, Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham, with the location set as Miami. Abhishek and John do not know each other, but run into each other a few times, most recently as when they are looking at the same house together. They are fascinated with the house that is available, but are told that they are not eligible since the young niece of the owner is already staying there, and 2 males in the same house will not be permissible. That is when they (with Abhishek taking the lead and John being more reluctant) decide to act as a gay couple. If they are a gay couple, then there is no problem, and they get the part. Things are going well, and they bond with the girl as well (and the scenes between them are fairly good).
There are circumstances in between, when one mother (Kiron Kher) turns up (since she receives a document confirming the gay relationship) and is horrified at the relationship her son is in, but she slowly accepts the relationship and is fine after that. There is an absolutely hilarious scene when Priyanka's boss (Boman Irani in a short but great role), who is quite obviously homosexual, comes for a party at her home (in fact, he is called since Priyanka wants to impress him in the hope that he will make her the boss before he leaves). He however, does not oblige, and makes Bobby Deol the new boss of the magazine.
Slowly, the duo finds that they are coming closer to her, while she is falling for Bobby Deol and he is falling for her. This is when the movie starts to lose its sheen; you start to see emotions being displayed and the story starts to stutter at this point. Maybe the actors were not really good for such a role. They plot as to how to separate these 2 (although there is one interesting situation whereby when Priyanka gets to know about their efforts, she suspects that these 2 are after Bobby Deol (not after her)). They eventually use Bobby's 5 year old son to plant differences and succeed in their plan (although Priyanka turns both of them down and kicks them out of the flat when they profess their love for her). In the end, they repent and try to bring them together.
Lot of skin show (including an item number by Shilpa Shetty), one great song (Maa Ka Ladla and maybe also Desigirl) and some good views of Miami. The movie is eminently watchable and worth buying and keeping. The movie is directed by Tarun Mansukhani, and produced by Karan Johar. Music is by Vishal-Shekhar.

Videos of songs from the movie Dostana (from Youtube):

Desigirl



Maa Da Ladla REMIX



Shut up and bounce



Jaane Kyun



Khabar Nahin








Lyrics from the movie:

Desigirl (Sung by SHANKAR MAHADEVAN, SUNIDHI CHAUHAN)

(My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl, Girl Girl Girl Girl…… ) - 2

Jhoomka Girade, Jo Mila Le Agar Woh Nazar Se Nazar Mitade
Nachke Dikhade, Sabki Dhadhkan Bhi Kadam Se Kadam Milade
Lehron Se Chal Ke Jaal Bicha Ke,Dil Ko Ye Behaal Banade
Saare Deewane Maane, (Na Dekhi Koi Aisi Girl ) - 2
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Ain’t Nobody Like My Desi Girl
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Sab Toh Soni N Saadi Desi Girl
Who’s The Hottest Girl In The World, My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl
Thumka Lagaike She’ll Rock Your World, My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl

My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl, Girl Girl Girl Girl……
Pade Kamar Pe Jo Nazar, Saare Saapnon Mein Rang Bhar Jaaye
Jo Tham Le Woh Haath Toh, Haske Hi Aashiq Mar Jaayein
Dhoondon Jahan Mein Chahe Kahin, Na Tumko Milegi Koi Aisi Girl
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Ain’t Nobody Like My Desi Girl
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Sab Toh Soni N Saadi Desi Girl
Who’s The Hottest Girl In The World, My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl
Thumka Lagaike She’ll Rock Your World, My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl
My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl, Girl Girl Girl Girl……

Jahan Jahan Bhi Jau Main, Saari Nazrein Toh Peche Peche Aiye
Ruku Zara Mein Jo Yahan, Thandi Thandi Saari Saase Tham Jaye
Sabki Nigahon Ne Hai Kaha, Ke Khwaabon Mein Hai Dekhi (Meri Jaisi Girl ) - 2
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Ain’t Nobody Like My Desi Girl
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Sab Toh Soni N Saadi Desi Girl
Who’s The Hottest Girl In The World, My Desi Girl,My Desi Girl
Thumka Lagaike She’ll Rock Your World, My Desi Girl,My Desi Girl

Jhoomka Girade, Jo Mila Le Agar Woh Nazar Se Nazar Mitade
Nachke Dikhade, Sabki Dhadhkan Bhi Kadam Se Kadam Milade
Lehron Se Chaal Ke Jaal Bicha Ke, Dil Ko Yu Behaal Banade
Saare Deewane Maane, (Na Dekhi Koi Aisi Girl ) - 2
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Ain’t Nobody Like My Desi Girl
Dekhi Lakh Lakh Pardesi Girl, Sab Toh Soni N Saadi Desi Girl
Who’s The Hottest Girl In The World, My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl
Thumka Lagaike She’ll Rock Your World, My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl
My Desi Girl, My Desi Girl, Girl Girl Girl Girl……

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Maa Da Laadla Bigad Gaya (Sung by Saleem)

(Munda Sada Doli Chad Gaya, Band Baj Gaya, Oye Hoye Hoye ) - 2

(Chad Ki Saariyaaan Ek Baariya, Dil Nu Laiyaan Ki Bemaariyan) - 3
(Munda Munde Naal Paunda Yaariyan) - 2
Sheraa Panda Nure Aunda Khwabee Maa Da Ujad Gaya..
(Maa Da Laadla Begad Gaya) - 4
(Munda Sada Doli Chad Gaya, Band Baj Gaya, Oye Hoye Hoye ) - 2

Hire Mile Na Isnu Ye Ranjhe Uthe Mar Gaaya
O Ho Hoh Hire Mile Na Isnu Ye Ranjhe Uthe Mar Gaaya
Gora Cheetha Mukhda Dekho Kala Kar Gaya
Yeh Hoya Sagai Ohy Karo
Kismat Chakraiye Ohy Karo
Jag Sara Hasse Ki Kariye
Hun Koi Na Dasse Ki Kariye
Mehendi Launda Sagun Paunda, Khwaab De Maa Ka Ujad Gaya
(Maa Da Laadla Begad Gaya) - 4
(Munda Sada Doli Chad Gaya, Band Baj Gaya, Oye Hoye Hoye ) - 2

(Hoo Rab Hi Jaane Isspe Kisda Peya Parchawa) - 2
Innu Raj Na Aaiyaaan Zulfon Da Thandiya Chaawa
Yeh Dhoop Vich Sadta Mar Janaa
Mere Kehde Padta Mar Jana
Inke Koi Sudhare Oye Roko
Khenda Bhoot Utare Oye Roko
Make Jodiyan Rud Todiyan
Bin Sade Kab Nipat Gaya
(Maa Da Laadla Begad Gaya) - 4
(Munda Sada Doli Chad Gaya, Band Baj Gaya, Oye Hoye Hoye ) - 2

(Chad Ki Saariyaaan Ek Baariya, Dil Nu Laiyaan Ki Bemaariyan) - 2
(Munda Munde Naal Paunda Yaariyan) - 2
Sheraa Panda Nure Aunda, Khwabee Maa Da Ujad Gaya ..
(Maa Da Laadla Begad Gaya) - 4
(Munda Sada Doli Chad Gaya, Band Baj Gaya, Oye Hoye Hoye ) - 2

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Shut up and Bounce (Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal)

Bounce, Bounce, Just Keep On Bouncing Baby
Bounce, Bounce, Just Keep On Bouncing..
Mil Mil Ke Raaton Mein Tu
Khwabon Ki Baaton Mein Aa
Bahon Mein Aa Ja Zara Jaaniya…(Jaaniya)
Chup Chup Ke Dhadkano Ki
Sunle Sadayein Aaja
Bahaon Mein Rehle Aaja Jaaniya…(Jaaniya)
Aab To Batoon Mein Rakha Kya Hai
Jab Har Pal Teri Aankein Kehti Hai Sau Kahaniyaan
(Shut Up N Bounce Baby Bounce, Mehki Mehki Hawaein
Behki Behki Jaayein Yeh Jawaniyan) - 2
Bounce, Bounce, Just Keep On Bouncing Baby
Bounce, Bounce, Just Keep On Bouncing..

Sham Ye Rangeen Kar Doon Mein, O Yeah O Yeah O Yeah
Bahein Teri Bhar Doon Mein, O Yeah O Yeah O Yeah
Yeh Isharein Rehne Do, Na Mujhko Kehne Do
Kahin Baaton Mein Beete Na Jawaniya
(Shut Up N Bounce Baby Bounce, Mehki Mehki Hawaein
Behki Behki Jaayein Yeh Jawaniyan) - 2
I Feel It (Do It All Night), I Need It (Do It All Night)
I Feel It Tonight.. Ohh.., (Do It All Night, Do It All Night)
I Feel It, (Do It All Night, Do It All Night)
I Need It, (Do It All Night, Do It All Night)
I Feel It Tonight

Aankhein Zalim Yeh Teri, O Yeah O Yeah O Yeah
Rahein Roke Hai Meri, O Yeah O Yeah O Yeah
Is Tarah Se De Dekho Na, Na Mukjko Dekho Na
Yeh Teri Aankhein Kehti Hai Sau Kahaniyaan
(Shut Up N Bounce Baby Bounce, Mehki Mehki Hawaein
Behki Behki Jaayein Yeh Jawaniyan) - 2
Mal Mal Ki Raaton Mein Tu, Khwabon Ki Baaton Mein Aa
Bahon Mein Aa Ja Zara Jaaniya…(Jaaniya)
Chup Chup Ke Dhadkano Ki, Sunle Sadayein Aaja
Bahaon Mein Rehle Aaja Jaaniya…(Jaaniya)
Aab To Batoon Mein Rakha Kya Hai
Jab Har Pal Teri Aankein Kehti Hai Sau Kahaniyaan

Bounce, Bounce Shut Up & Bounce
Bounce Shut Up & Bounce
( Don’t Get Your Body Moving ) - 3 Like This, Like This
Shut Up And Bounce, Bounce Shut Up & Bounce
( Don’t Get Your Body Moving ) - 3 Like This, Like This
( Shut Up And Bounce Baby, Bounce Shut Up & Bounce Baby ) - 3
( Don’t Get Your Body Moving ) - 3 Like This, Like This
Yeeeehhh….

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Jaane Kyun (Sung by Vishal)

(I' ll Be All Right) - 2

I' ll Be All Right
Tu Hai To Tedhi Medhi Rahein
Ulti Pulti Baatein, Seedhi Lagti Hai
Tu Hai To Jhoothe Muthe Vaadein
Dushman Ke Iraade, Sacche Lagtein Hain..
Jo Dil Mein Taare Vaare De Jaga, Woh Tu Hi Hai, Tu Hi Hai
Jo Roote Roote De Hasa, Tu Hi Hai Wohi..
(Jaane Kyun Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai.., Tu Hai To, I' ll Be All Right
I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be All Right) - 2

Saari Duniya Ek Taraf Hai, Ek Taraf Hai Hum
Har Khushi To Door Bhage, Mil Rahein Hai Gum
But When U Smile For Me, World Seems All Right
Yeh Meri Zindagi, Pal Mein Khil Jaaye, Jaane Kyun..
(Jaane Kyun.., Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai.., Tu Hai To, I' ll Be All Right
I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be All Right) - 2

(Yeah Yeah Yeah, I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be All Right
Yeah Yeah Yeah, I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be.. All.. Right..) - 2
Oh Oo.., Chote Chote Kuch Palon Ka, Dostana Yeah
Jaane Kyun Abb Lag Raha Hai, Jaana Maana Yeah
Cos When Smile For Me, World Seems All Right
Yeah Saare Pal Yehi, Yuhi Tham Se Jaaye, Jaane Kyun, Jaane Kyun
(Jaane Kyun.., Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai.., Tu Hai To, I' ll Be All Right
I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be All Right) - 2

Tu Hai To Tedhi Medhi Rahein
Ulti Pulti Baatein, Seedhi Lagti Hai
Tu Hai To Jhoothe Muthe Vaadein
Dushman Ke Iraade, Sacche Lagtein Hain
Jo Dil Mein Taare Vaare De Jaga, Woh Tu Hi Hai,Tu Hi Hai
Jo Roote Roote De Hasa, Tu Hi Hai Wohi..
(Jaane Kyun.., Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai.., Tu Hai To, I' ll Be All Right
I' ll Be All Right, I' ll Be All Right) - 3