Dhoom (2004) - the action thriller

Indian movies had seldom seen movies like these - a high voltage running chase between some smart thieves and a great policeman who pursues them to the bitter end. If a movie can be scripted and directed to be slick, it can be fairly impressive, and Dhoom was that. Don't expect any great script, any major story or message, but if you want an action flick that is fast and furious, then this is a movie certainly worth watching. Obviously, none of the characters of the movie are known for their excellent emoting abilities, but then they were not expected to do so. So, throw in some great action sequences, skin show, and fast songs, and you can have a movie that is bound to be a hit, and so Dhoom was (one measure of a movie being a hit is that there is a sequel soon, and so Dhoom2 came out just 2 years later).



The movie was produced by Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj films being the banner), and directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. The music was by Pritam, lyrics by Sameer, with the story being penned by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The movie won a few awards, with John Abraham winning awards for the negative role (although to give John an acting award takes some courage)
# 2005: IIFA Best Villain Award - John Abraham
# 2005: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role - Johan Abraham
The movie is about the cat and mouse battle between the gang led by John Abraham, who start stealing from banks, without leaving traces for the police to investigate (and catch them). They use high powered bikes to evade the police when required, and make their getaways in a trace. They also lead a normal life as employees of a pizza outlet, and try to make their life as normal as possible (a good scene in the movie is when John Abraham throws the new flashy car of a gang member off a cliff as it would call attention to sudden riches).
Enter the ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan), married to Sweetie (Rimmii Sen). He has a mission to run these thieves down, and towards this purpose, recruits a racer and bike mechanic Ali (Uday Chopra). Ali has a girlfriend Sheena (Esha Deol in a major skin showing role that made her into a glamour doll), but unknown to him, she is also a member of Abraham's gang. Jai has, at the same time, managed to get Ali into the gang as his spy, so that he can eventually track them down and catch them. Does he suceed in the end ? What happens to Ali ? Watch the movie (either on TV whenever it appears, or on DVD) and get a thrill.



Videos of songs from the movie:

Dhoom Dhoom (by Tata Young)



Dilbara



Shikdum



Salaame



Esha Deol in a bikini in the movie Dhoom



Lyrics from the movie Dhoom:

Dhoom Machale (Sung by Sunidhi chauhan):

Ishq ishq karna hai kar le
Ishq ishq mein jee le mar le
Ishq ishq hai sab se pyaara
Ishq ishq karna hai kar le
Ishq ishq mein jee le mar le
Ishq ishq na ho dobaara
Ishq hi to zindagi hai
Ishq hi to har khushi hai
Ishq mein khud ko bhulaake jhoom
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom - 4
(Hota hai kya ishq hota hai kya
Deewaanon se poochh le
Yeh machalte hain kyoon
Hanske jalte hain kyoon
Parwaanon se poochh le) - 2
Ishq ke din chaar pyaare
Ishq ho ek baar pyaare
Ishq ki parchhaaiyon ko choom
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom - 4
(Tanha koi kabhi jee na sake
Sab ko yahan hai pata
Bekhabar ajnabi mere dil ne jo ki
Tu bhi kar le haseen voh khata) -2
Ishq mein har pal maza hai
Ishq dhadkan ka nasha hai
Ishq ki galiyon mein aake ghoom
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom -4
You want more? Are you sure?
Okay, one two three four
Ishq ishq karna hai kar le
Ishq ishq mein jee le mar le
Ishq ishq hai sab se pyaara
Ishq ishq karna hai kar le
Ishq ishq mein jee le mar le
Ishq ishq na ho dobaara
Hana, hshq hi to zindagi hai
Ishq hi to har khushi hai
Ishq mein khud ko bhulaake jhoom
Dhoom machaale
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom -3

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Dhoom Dhoom (English) (Sung by Tata Young)

Dhoom dhoom come and light my fire
Dhoom dhoom let me take you higher
Dhoom dhoom wanna feel that burnin'
Dhoom dhoom it' s a wild emotion
Dhoom dhoom passion and devotion
Dhoom dhoom now the wheels are turnin'
Move your body close to mine now
Let me feel your love divine now
Together we' ll explode and we' ll go
Boom boom boom boom
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom -4

Dhoom dhoom am gonna make you sweat now
Dhoom dhoom let' s get all wet now
Dhoom dhoom gotta get down on it
Dhoom dhoom till the early morning
Dhoom dhoom until the dawning
Dhoom dhoom I know that you want it
Shake your body down to the ground
Once you go there' s no turnin' round
Tonight we gonna make the world go
Boom boom boom boom
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom -4

This burning inside you know you just cannot hide
So don' t fight the feeling just let your body decide
Where you get down on the road
It' s a wild overload
Ridin' higher than you ever did before
Dhoom dhoom let your body do the talkin'
Dhoom dhoom I wanna keep on rockin'
Dhoom dhoom I want it twenty four seven
Dhoom dhoom get the rhythm of the beat now
Dhoom dhoom feel the fire and the heat now
Dhoom dhoom take a trip to heaven
I wanna feel the wind in my hair now
Spread the power everywhere now
Feel the magic just go zip zap zoom…
Dhoom machaale
Dhoom machaale dhoom machaale dhoom -4

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Dilbara (Sung by ABHIJEET, SOWMAYA RAO)

Abhijeet:
( Dilbara Eh Dilbara, Apun Ki Tu, Apan Tera -2
Tujhse Dil Lagaaun, Main Bhi Family Banaaun
Ab Yehi Toh Bas Iraada Hai Mera )-2

Abhijeet:
Saala Hai, Na Koyi Saali Hai, Kholi Hai Magar Woh Khaali Hai

Chorus:
Rum Raagta Rigiri Raagta -3 Rum

Abhijeet:
Saala Hai, Na Koyi Saali Hai, Kholi Hai Magar Woh Khaali Hai
Sapna Hai, Na Koyi Apna Hai, Na Ghar Waali Hai
Tu Akeli, Main Akela, Boondon Ka Laga Hai Mela
Aake Mera Ghar Basa Zara
Dilbara Eh Dilbara, Apun Ki Tu, Apan Tera -2

Sowmya:
Lagta Hai Koyi Diwaana Tu, Karta Hai Haseen Bahaana Tu

Abhijeet:
Rum Raagta Rigiri Raagta -3 Rum

Sowmya:
Lagta Hai Koyi Diwaana Tu, Karta Hai Haseen Bahaana Tu
Kaise Main Tujhe Ye Dil De Doon, Hai Anjaana Tu
Kal Tujhe Bataaungi Main, Faisla Sunaaungi Main
Sochne Dein Mujhko Bhi Zara

Abhijeet:
Dilbara Eh Dilbara,( Apun Ki Tu, Apan Tera ) -3

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Salaame (Sung by KUNAL GANJAWALA, VASUNDHARA DAS)

Male Voice:
Me gusto mucho bailar bailar, quiero samba quiero salsa
Me gusto mucho bailar bailar, quiero samba quiero rumba

Chorus:
Fiesta, latina, it' s driving wild, come salsa with me, it' s party time -2

Kunal:
(Dekho diwaanon, kya mast mast hai sama
Jo hai, abhi hai, ye waqt waqt phir kahaan) -2
Nayi raat hogi, nayi baat hogi
Naye kal ko aao kare ham kare ham kare

With Chorus:
Salaame, salaame, salaame kar le salaame -2

Vasundhara:
Dekho diwaanon, kya mast mast hai sama
Jo hai, abhi hai, ye waqt waqt phir kahaan
Nayi raat hogi, nayi baat hogi
Naye kal ko aao kare ham kare ham kare

With Chorus:
Salaame, salaame, salaame kar le salaame -2

Chorus:
Me gusto mucho bailar bailar, quiero samba quiero salsa
Me gusto mucho bailar bailar, quiero samba quiero rumba
La la laai, la la laai…

Kunal:
Behka nasheela nasheela sama
Ab hosh mein ham kahaan

Vasundhara:
Thhokar mein apni hai saara jahaan
Ham toh abhi hai jawaan

Kunal:
Jab tak jawaani hai, tab tak kahaani hai
Kehna mera maan le

Vasundhara:
Do din ki masti hai, do din ki hasti hai
Sach kya hai pehchaan le

Kunal:
Nayi raat hogi, nayi baat hogi
Naye kal ko aao kare ham kare ham kare

Both:
Salaame, salaame, salaame kar le salaame -2

Chorus:
Fiesta latina, it' s driving wild, come salsa with me, it' s party time -2

Vasundhara:
Saare zamaane se ham bekhabar
Ham pe na koyi asar

Kunal:
Jaane rukega kahaan aur kidhar
Awaargi ka safar

Vasundhara:
Ham toh diwaane hain, kab se begaane hain
Jo chaahein ham woh kare

Kunal:
Koyi sune kuchh bhi, koyi kahe kuchh bhi
Ham na kissi se darre

Vasundhara:
Nayi raat hogi, nayi baat hogi
Naye kal ko aao kare ham kare ham kare

Both:
Salaame, salaame, salaame kar le salaame -4

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Shikdum (Sung by SHAAN, SHREYA GHOSHAL)

Shaan:
(Koyi nahin hai kamre mein, kya haseen mila hai pal
Aaj sharaarat karne do, kaam baaki karenge kal) -2

Shreya:
Jaao baaba jaao, aise na behkaao
Hosh mein aa jaao, paagal na bano tum

Shaan:
Dilbar shikdum shikdum -8

Shaan:
Khidkiyaan kahen, parde gira do
Is tarha se na, mujhko saza do

Shreya:
Chhod do mujhe, jaane bhi do na
Hai qasam tumhein, yun zid karo na
Shaan: Kaise ye majboori, kis liye hai doori
Shreya: Ho bade diwaane, hai mujhko ye maaloom
Shaan: Dilbar shikdum shikdum -8

Shaan: Na sataao tum yun muskuraake
Choom lo sanam, baahon mein aake

Shreya:
Achcha lo chalo, haari main haari
Maan li sabhi baatein tumhaari

Shaan:
Baaton hi baaton mein, pal guzar na jaayein

Shreya:
Aao ek duje mein, ho jaayein kahin gum

Shaan:
Dilbar shikdum shikdum -8

Shreya:
(Koyi nahin hai kamre mein, kya haseen mila hai pal
Aaj sharaarat karne do, kaam baaki karenge kal) -2

Shaan:
Jaao baaba jaao, aise na behkaao
Hosh mein aa jaao, paagal na bano tum

Both:
Dilbar shikdum shikdum -8

Lage Raho Munnabhai - continuation of the Munnabhai series

With the success of Munnabhai MBBS, it was clear that there would be a sequel, it was just waiting for the sequel to come. And so came the sequel in 2006, called Lage Raho Munnabhai (carry on Munnabhai). The movie starred the main set of 2 characters, Munnabhai (Sanjay Dutt) and his sidekick Circuit (Arshad Warsi). The movie showcases the story of a ruffian who becomes infused with Gandhian ideals (under the influence of the spirit of Gandhi), and tries to share the same with others around him, mixed with a Mumbai type way of speaking.
Sanjay Dutt is Munnabhai, a Mumbai don who indulges in the familiar show of force, and employs muscles to get his work done. He is also infatuated with a local radio jockey Janhavi (Vidya Balan) and wants to get to meet her. However, how to get a ruffian to meet a beautiful radio jockey is not easy to visualize, and then he hears of a contest where the first person to answer multiple questions asked by her gets to meet her. The contest is about answering questions on Mahatma Gandhi (Bapu), and this is where the mix with Gandhian ideology starts to happen.



How does a local hood answer questions about Mahatma Gandhi ? Well, he does this by kidnapping a group of professors by force, and then asking them to answer the questions (and of course, if a professor answers the question correctly, he would get a prize). So, Munnabhai gets the answers correctly, and being highly nervous, manages to make it to the radio station to meet his lady love. He presents himself as an expert in Gandhian ideology, and impresses her to the extent that she takes him with her to present a lecture on Gandhian philosophy to a community of senior citizens (after taking a massive crash course in Gandhian ideology). In this time period, Gandhi appears to him and offers to help him, as long as Munnabhai does everything that Gandhi asks him to do.
And so starts the experiment of a underworld don with Gandhi's spirits, in which he comes much closer to Janhavi and even hosts a radio problem along with her where he expounds the logic of Gandhian ideals and offers to solve the problems of people. And it is here that the movie is mesmerizing, bringing forth the ideals of Gandhi's truths in various stories; the story about the guy who loses his father's money in the stock market and is contemplating suicide, and who calls Munnabhai as a lost soul is incredible, heart moving. The solution is typically Gandhian.
The twist in the main plot is of course the builder Lucky Singh (Boman Irani) who wants to get the old people evicted from the house so that he can gift the house to his daughter's future father-in-law Kulbhushan Kharbanda. He employs Munnabhai and Circuit to get this done, and uses a time when Munnabhai has gone with Janhavi and the old folks to Goa, with circuit emptying the house (not knowing that this was something that Munnabhai would not have wanted). When Munnabhai gets back, he is shocked, but Lucky Singh is unwilling to give the house back. And so starts the attempt by Munnabhai to use Gandhian philosophy to force Lucky Singh to give the house back - in the midst of this, Munnabhai is forced to confront the truth and tell Janhavi all about himself and the truth (and of course she leaves him).
However, it is this Gandhigiri that allows Munnabhai to eventually win out and use the power of truth to solve his problems. The movie inspired a large number of people to adopt Gandhian practices to try to solve their problems.

Videos of songs from the movie:

Pal Pal Har Pal (a very beautiful song)



Samjho Ho hi Gaya



Corruption scene mixed with Gandhism (great scene)



Atmaram Birthday Comedy



Bande Mein Tha Dum

Munnabhai MBBS - the beginning of Sanjay Dutt's redemption

Munnabhai MBBS (released in 2003) was a movie that gave a new lease of life to the career of Sanjay Dutt. His depiction of a hood / gangster with a heart of gold (it helped that they did not show almost any depiction of violence from his end) earned a lot of applause, and most viewers empathized with the character. Add in a humorous side-kick called circuit (played pretty well by Arshad Warsi), and you have a movie that did incredibly well, spawning multiple sequels (the released 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' and the yet-to-be-released 'Muhhabhai Chale America'). The movie was also very different from anything that had a Vidhu Vinod Chopra touch (he has always made intense, emotional movies); this could be because Chopra was not the director, the movie being directed by Rajkumar Hirani.



The movie won a fair number of awards in 2004, including Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie, and also won awards in the Zee film awards. The movie also won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film (something that is pretty important for a movie to get). The movie also was one of the last movies where the late Sunil Dutt played a role. Munnabhai MBBS core message is about caring for people, whether they be patients (including terminal ones), or they can be other people you come into contact with (including complete strangers).
It's about this local dada called Munna Bhai. He does not want his parents (Sunil Dutt and Rohini Hattangadi) to know the truth about him, and since his father had always wanted him to be a doctor, he keeps up the pretence of being a doctor. This pretence was successful till the time that Sunil Dutt met his old friend, J S Asthana (the dean of a medical college and hospital - Imperial Institute of Medical Sciences) and arranged the marriage between Sanjay Dutt and Asthana's daughter, chinki (Gracy Singh). Dr. Asthana finds out Sanjay Dutt's reality and rejects the marriage, while insulting Sunil Dutt. Sunil Dutt is very angry with Sanjay and leaves back for his village.
Now, Sanjay Dutt wants to become a doctor, and arranges to get top score in an entrance test through the forced help of Dr. Rustam Pavri (Kurush Deboo). He succeeds with top score, but does not know that this is the same college where his enemy, Dr. Asthna is the head. And thus begins the struggle between them, where Dr. Asthana is convinced that Munna (Murli Prasad Sharma) is there by fraud, and Murli wants to frustrate the Dean. In the midst of all this, he also gets attracted to the attractive Doctor Suman (who he does not know is Chinki).
The movie is very enjoyable, especially as you get to see how Sanjay spreads the magic of the 'Jaadu ki jhappi' (the loving hug), which removes anger, spreads the healing power of friendship and love, and gets more people getting charmed by him. However, in the end, Munna realizes that being a Doctor is a noble profession and he is not certainly a doctor and leaves the hospital, making Dr. Asthana happy. However, there is an element of magic when Munna is leaving, as the long supposed brain dead patient Anand (whom Munna used to specially care for) regains his powers of speech, inspiring Dr. Suman to criticize her father. In the end, Murli marries Dr. Suman, and also manages to convert Dr. Asthana.


Videos of songs from the movie: Munnabhai MBBS

Subah Ho Gayi Mamu



Tapori song



Dekh Le





Lyrics from the movie Munnabhai M.B.B.S

Subaha Ho Gayi Mamu (Sung by Shaan)

Chanda mama so gaye sooraj chachu jage
Dekho pakdo yaaron, ghadi ke kaante bhage

Chanda mama so gaye sooraj chachu jage
Dekho pakdo yaaron, ghadi ke kaante bhage
Ek kahani khatam to dooji shuru ho gayi mamu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, manu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, re manu
Chanda mama so gaye sooraj chachu jage
Dekho pakdo yaaron, ghadi ke kaante bhage

Chanda mama so gaye sooraj chachu jage

Kitne sikke jode sabko yeh chinta hai
Jeevan hai ik bank pal pal ko ginta hai
Kitne sikke jode sabko yeh chinta hai
Jeevan hai ik bank pal pal ko ginta hai
Dekho apne pyaar ki saving javan ho gayi mamu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, mamu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, re mamu

Kaise hanste jaayen jab koi rota hai
Kisi ka dil jo tode kaise vo sota hai
Kaise hanste jaayen jab koi rota hai
Kisi ka dil jo tode kaise vo sota hai
Aa main tere aansu ponchhu are rumaal de na mamu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, mamu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, re mamu
Chanda mama so gaye sooraj chachu jage
D ..Dekho pakdo yaaron, ghadi ke kaante bhage
Chanda mama so gaye sooraj chachu jage
Dekho pakdo yaaron, ghadi ke kaante bhage
Ek kahani khatam to dooji shuru ho gayi mamu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, manu
Subah ho gayi mamu, mamu, re manu

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Dekh Le (Sung by SUNIDHI CHAUHAN, ANU MALIK)

Yaar zara mahol bana
Har par main utha sadiyon ka maza
jo beet gaya so beet gaya
jo beetna hai vo hans ke bita

Yaar zara mahol bana
har pal main pee bas ek dawa
jee khol ke jee, jee jaan se jee
kuch kam hi sahi par shaan se jee

Dekh le
aakhon main aakhen daal
seekh le
har pal main jeena yaar
soch le
jeevan ke pal hain char
yaad rakh
marna hai ek baar
marne se pahle jeena
seekh le

dekh le
aakhon main aakhein daal
seekh le

baiyaan
khushiyon ki thaam ke baiyaan
gam ki marod kalaiyaan
gam ka yaaron gam mat karna
chhod de ab to har pal marna
marne se pahle jeena
seekh le

dekh le
aakhon main aakhen daal
seekh le
har pal main jeena yaar
soch le
jeevan ke pal hain char
yaad rakh
marna hai ek baar
marne se pahle jeena
seekh le

baiyaan
saanson ki khudh pe daale
baiyaan
jeevan hai barf ki naiya
naiya pighle haule haule
chahe hans le chahe ro le
marne se pahle jeena
seekh le

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M Bolo To

Hello...
Nanawali hospital aarela hoon
Leelawati hospital jalera hoon
J.J. hospital aarela hoon mere baap.
Are kidhar kidhar
Are breach candy
Hold man hold
I am busy haan

M bole to bole to bole to bole to
M bole to master main master
B bole to bole to bole to bole to
B bole to bindaas doctor
B bole to bole to bole to bole to
B bole to be-misaal actor
S bole to bole to bole to bole to
S bole to
S bole to shana character

Main tede ko seedha chala doon
Seedhe to teda bana doon
Roothe ko jhat se hansa doon
Hanste ko phat se rula doon
hey...style, mera smile
style mera smile
na kar de dil tera crack crack crack
oh.....
whats ur name? (englist)
aiya, tujha nau kai re? (marathi)
My name?
Maiti nau kai?
Munna bhai MBBS - 3
Munna bhai are MBBS

M bole to bole to bole to bole to

hey meri degree A1 dhansu badi
Yeh kya bola
Meri dulhan banegi soni kudi
Are waqt bola re
hey meri degree A1 dhansu badi
Meri dulhan banegi soni kudi
hmm...
Har taraf love ka mahol hoga
Dil ke dhadkan pe control hoga
dekh kar humko duniya jalegi
par apni life maze main chalegi

hey sapna yeh apna
sapna yeh apna
sapna na hoga yeh break break break
ara ra ra
tharo naam shoon chhe? (gujrati)
(some south indian lang)?
Munna bhai MBBS - 3
Munna bhai are MBBS

M bole to bole to bole to bole to

Are yeh hata re sab sawan ki ghata
chal apna chala chal apna chala chal be

Din main das bees bypass no tension
are maska hai baap maska
bhool jaaunga bhook pyaas no tention
Are bola na fikar not, no tension bapu
Din main das bees bypass no tension
bhool jaaunga bhook pyaas no tention
Haa...
Hongi dollar main apni kamaiyaan
Rang layengi mahengi dawaiyaan
Kudh bhi naachunga sabko nachaunga
Main mareezon ko disco karaunga
Naye raag main kisi baag main
Nache jhoome gayega hum
Kisi bar se nayi car se
Beer pee kar aayega hum
Hey.. kudiya phuljhadiyaan
Kudiya phuljhadiyaan
dil apna par kam too check check check
??????????????
dasso na tuhada naan to dasso?
Amar naam?
sadda naam?
Munna bhai MBBS - 2

M bole to bole to bole to bole to
M bole to master main master
B bole to bole to bole to bole to
B bole to bindaas doctor
Again..
B bole to bole to bole to bole to
B bole to be-misaal actor
S bole to bole to bole to bole to
S bole to shana character

Munna bhai MBBS - 4

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

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi: Eminently watchable

I had first read a review of the movie on Friday on a online news site, and the review was treating the movie as so-so, and with the thought that many of Shahrukh's previous movies (especially Om Shanti Om, but with the exception of Chak De which was a much better movie) have been over-acted, I was unsure about watching the movie. But come Saturday evening, I was there at the ticket counter, waiting in queue to see the movie. The hall was not fully sold out, but there were enough people to make the hall seem fairly full.
And then, 3 hours later, I walked out; what was the judgment ? Well, I liked the movie, warts and all. Granted, the movie was long, it could have been cut by atleast 45 minutes and you would have been able to still make the same story. Now, about the story, there was criticism that there is not much of a story, and that is true to a large extent - but the tagline of the movie was that there is a story behind every ordinary couple, and so it seemed in this case as well. This was a sensitive portrayal of the 3 main characters in the movie, the husband-wife pair, and the friend who would do anything for the sake of his best friend.



The movie was directed by Aditya Chopra, and this is his third directorial effort, after Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenege (1995) and Mohabbatein (2000). Mohabbatein was very long, and some of the effects of that can be seen in this movie, where he stretched the middle section of the movie quite long, and this is one of the areas that I heard the audiences after the movie also being critical. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan, introduces Anushka Sharma, and stars Vinay Pathak as the true friend Bobby Khosla (Punjabi style).
The movie is short on story (and if you don't want to spoil your surprise, stop reading at this point), but the story that is described in the movie is a feel good story, where you can identify with the characters. There is this staid and brilliant guy, Surinder Sahni, who is working with Punjab Power and leads a normal, middle class (and boring life). Once, at his former teacher's house, he sees his teacher's to-be-married daughter Taani and falls for her instantly. However, tragedy strikes, and her to-be-groom dies in an accident. Her father has a massive heart attack, and from his deathbed, he wants to see his daughter married to Surinder. She is a bright, vivacious young girl, full of life, and full of love for her lover and would be husband. And now, she is the wife of a boring man, full of grief.
He gets her home, without any pressure on her (the scenes where he hesitatingly asks her to join in the marriage celebration party is superb), and soon, she breaks the ice - she promises to be a good wife, but without any passion for him, and will break with the old life. Surinder does not want to see her like this, after all, he loves her to the extent of his life, and is willing to do anything to maker her happy. When she wants to join a dance school, he supports her, and also decides to change his style and join her at school. He is happy at small things such as when he starts getting good food, a packed tiffic, although they are still separate (he sleeps in a different room from her).
And this is where the movie changes. He becomes a totally different character Raj, without a moustache (and it is surprising that a staid guy can become such a seemingly obnoxious, flirting, and loud character, and even then, his wife cannot recognize him). So, it goes on, with him using the parlour of Vinay Pathak to do his change act. Soon, they need to start preparing for a dance festival, and by now, Taani is warming to this overly loud, but fun and vivacious guy who is so much like what she used to be, and very different from her current boring middle class wife life.
The movie meanders in this part, with Shahrukh not wanting to expose his double role to her (and there is an interesting short conversation between him and Vinay Pathak about whether this is being unfair to Taani, and Shahrukh wants to eventually see whether she will go with this new character, or stay with her boring husband, the Surinder Sahni from Tata Power). Taani finds herself more drawn to Raj, to the extent where she seeks him out, and accepts his offer to run away from there and change cities.
And then, the next morning (and I really loved both the Gurbani and the views of the Golden Temple in the movie), she sees things in a clear light. Her guiding principle (as influenced by Raj) is to see who does she see as being close to God, and she realizes that she cannot move away from her husband. She tells Raj so just before the dance contest finals, and then sees Surinder Sahni when the time comes for them to dance. And then she sees him dancing like Raj does, and then wham .. she realizes that her husband is the one who loves her more than anything else, he was willing to change roles, shed his old boring look, do whatever it takes to get her to come out her grief, and back to the same old full of life Taani. All this is beautifully shown when she is dancing with her husband, with the looks and flashbacks to support this.
This would have been the end of the movie, but there is a small touch that seemed to get audience support - Surinder and Taani have gone to Japan for a honeymoon (which he won by wrestling with a Sumo wrestler, an improbable scene), and they shows photos from there (with her now fully in love with him, and quite comfortable in being close to him), the audience in the hall where I was watching waited for this to end, even though it was already 12 at night.

Official movie site (link)

The songs by Salim-Sulaiman were impressive, with the following being the ones that moves me the most:
Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai - Separately by Roop Kumar Rathod and Shreya Ghoshal
Haule Haule - Sukhwinder Singh
Dance Pe Chance - Sunidhi Chauhan and Labh Janjua
Besides this, the Gurbani at the Golden Temple was most beautiful.

Lyrics from the movie:

Dance pe Chance MarLe (Singer(s): SUNIDHI CHAUHAN, LABH JANHUA)

Left Leg Aage Aage, Right Leg Pichay Pichay
Aaja Yaara Lets Start Ve
Sar Kho Gumale Round, Pear Zaara Up Down
Itni Si Ye Baat Ve
Woh Banda Hin Kya Hain, Jho Naache Na Gaaye
A Haaton Mein Tho Haath Thamle..
Oiii Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya, Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Baaliye, Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya, Dance Pe Chance Marle, Hainnn

(Peeche Peeche Aaya, Teri Chal Ven Dayaaa) - 2
Sano Lakh Hon Gaye Lashkaren, Ni Sano Tera Loang Lapiya
Dil Dekhe Tu Lejha Mundiyare, Ni Sano Tera Loang Lapiya

Oh Chal Haath Ghuma Le Yaara, Oh Jaise Soiya Saath Se Baara
Le Ban Gaya Step Soniya, Tu Ban Gaya Hep Soniya
Oh Zara Kamar Ko Aaise Ghumana, Oh Jaise Hawa Mein Aath Banana
Le Ban Gaya Step Soniya, Tu Ban Gaya Hep Soniya
Woh Banda Hin Kya Hain, Jho Naache Na Gaaye
Haaton Mein Tho Haath Thamle..
Oiii Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya, Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Baaliye, Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya, Dance Pe Chance Marle...

Oh Oh Oh Owwwww
(Gaali Tera Puth Tep Landa Tera Laalvi) - 2
Rup Te Laaniep Pernade Nussvani..
Gaali Teri, Gaali Teri, Gaali Teri....

Eak Haath Ko Ooncha Uthale, Oh Mandir Ki Gaanti Baajale
Le Ban Gaya Step Soniya, Tu Ban Gaya Hep Soniya
Hey, Hon Tu Jho Haath Hile Zara Neeche, Oh Jaise Uddthi Patang Koi Keenche
Le Ban Gaya Step Soniya, Tu Ban Gaya Hep Soniya
Woh Banda Hin Kya Hain, Jho Naache Na Gaaye
Haaton Mein Tho Haath Thamle..
Oiii Dance Pe, Dance Pe, Da Da Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya, Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Baaliye, Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya, Dance Pe Chance Marle..., Hain
Dance Peeeeeee, Dance Peeeeeeee
Dance Pe Chance Marle
Oh Soniya Dance Pe Chance Marleeeeeeee
Oh Soniye, Oh Soniye, Oh Soniye...

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Haule Haule Se Hawa Lagti Hai (Sung by SUKHVINDER SINGH )

(Haule Haule) - 4
Haule Haule Se Hawa Lagti Hai
Haule Haule Se Dawa Lagti Hai
Haule Haule Se Dua Lagti Hai, Haaan
Haaye, Haule Haule Chanda Badhta Hai
Haule Haule Ghonghat Uth Ta Hai
Haule Haule Se Nasha Chadhta Hai, Haan
Tu Sabar To Kar Mere Yaar, Zara Saans To Le Dildaar
Chal Fikar Nu Goli Maar Yaar Hai Din Jindai De Chaar
(Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar Chal Yaar
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar) - 2
Haule Haule, Haule Haule
Haule Haule, Haule Haule
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar Chal Yaar
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar

(Pa Ni De , De Ga Pa Ma Ga Re) - 2
Pa Ni Ga , Ga Ma Ga Ma Ga Re
Pa Da Pa Ni Da Ma Pa Da Ma Ga Re

Risthon Ki Galiyaan Tang Hai
Sharmo Sharmliee Band Hai
Khud Se Khud Ki Yeh Kaise Jung Hai
Pal Pal Yeh Dil Ghabraye
Pal Pal Yeh Dil Sharmaye
Kuch Kehta Hai Aur Kuch Kar Jaaye
Kaise Yeh Peheli.. Muh Dil Mar Jana..
Ishq Mein Jaldi Bada Jurmaana
Tu Sabar To Kar Mere Yaar, Zara Saans To Le Dildaar
Chal Fikar Nu Goli Maar Yaar Hai Din Jindai De Chaar
(Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar Chal Yaar
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar) - 2
Haule Haule, Haule Haule
Haule Haule, Haule Haule
Haaye Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar Chal Yaar
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar

Rab Da Hi Tab Koi Hona, Karein Koi Yun Jaadu Tona
Maan Jaaye Maan Jaaye Haye Mera Sona..
Rab De Saare Chalde, Na Hai Kinare Chal De
Koi Hai Na Kahare Chal De
Kya Kheh Ke Gaya Tha Shayar Woh Shayana..
Aag Ka Dariya Doob Ke Jana
Tu Sabar To Kar Mere Yaar, Zara Saans To Le Dildaar
Chal Fikar Nu Goli Maar Yaar Hai Din Jindai De Chaar
(Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar Chal Yaar
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar) - 2
Haule Haule , Haule Haule
Haule Haule , Haule Haule
Haaye Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar Chal Yaar
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyaar
Haule Haule Se Dua Lagti Hai, Haaan

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Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte (Sung by Sonu Nigam)

Pam Pam, Pam Pam......
Awaaara, Pam Pam...

Pyaar Huaa Ikraar Huaa, Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan
In Baahon Kho, In Raahon Kho
Chod Ye Chaliyan, Jaye Kahan
Mana Dil Tho Hain Anaari, Yeh Awaara Hi Sahin
Aare Bhol Radha Bhol Hoga Sangam Ke Naahinnn
Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
(Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte) - 2

[ Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte Song Lyrics @ http://www.hindilyrix.com ]

Dil Ka Bhawar Kare, Kare Pukar Jab, Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hain
Jiya Ohh Jiya Kuch Boldon, Aab Dard Sa Dil Mein Hotha Hain
(Thede De E E Ohhh) - 2
Ohh Tere Ghar Ke Samne Ghar Banaonga, Thootha Hi Sahin
Pal Bhar Ke Liye Koi Hume Pyar Karle, Jhootha Hin Sahin
Jhootha Hin Sahin, Hain Jhootha Hin Sahinnn
Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
(Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte) - 2

Yahoooo Yahoooooo

Ohhhh Hasina, Zulfoon Wali Jaane Jahaaaan
Chahe Mujhko, Jaangli Kehde Saara Jahaaaaan, Have Tooo
(Ohhh Mehfil Mehfil Dil Phire, Yaho Yaho Dil Kare) - 2
Badan Pein Sitare Lapete Hue
Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
( Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte ) - 2

Bamoshaiiii…
Ohooo Hen Hen Hen…Ahhhhhhhh

Hain Jai Jai Shiv Shankar, Kata Lage Na Kankar
Chahe Kuch Karle Zamana
Mere Jeewan Saathi, Mere Sapno Ki Raani
Zindagi Safar Hain Suhana
Hain Kuch Tho Log Kahenge, Na Suna Ki Jiye
Hain Chain Aaye Mere Dil Ko Duwa Ki Jiye
Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
( Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte ) - 2

(Pa Pa Para Pa Ra Paaa) - 4
Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu…

(Darde Dil Darde Jigar, Zamane Kho Dikhana Hain) - 2
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Hain, Tujko A Batha Na Hain
Yeh Wada Raha, Ohhh Meri Chaandni..
Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Ah Ah Ah Ah Chalte Chalte
Hennnnnnnnnnnn Ahhh Chalte Chalte
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte

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Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai (Sung by ROOP KUMAR RATHOD)

Tu Hi To Jannat Meri, Tu Hi Mera Junnon
Tu Hi To Mannat Meri, Tu Hi Rooh Ka Sukun
Tu Hi Ankhiyon Ki Thandak, Tu Hi Dil Ki Hai Dastak
Aur Kuch Na Janu Mein, Bas Itna Hi Jaanu..
(Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu) - 2
Sajde Sae Jhukta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu
Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu..

Kaise Hai Yeh Doori, Kaise Majboori
Mene Nazaron Se Tujhe Choo Liya
Kabhi Teri Khusboo, Kabhi Teri Baatein
Bin Maange Yeh Jahan Pa Liya
Tu Hi Dil Ki Ha Rounak, Tu Hi Janmon Ki Daulat
Aur Kuch Na Janu, Bas Itna Hi Janu..
(Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu) - 2
Sajde Sae Jhukta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu
Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu..

Vaasdi Vaasdi Vaasdi, Dil Di Dil Vich Vaasdi
Naasdi Naasdi Naasdi, Dil Ro Ve The Naasdi
Rab Ne... Bana Di Jodi.....
Vaasdi Vaasdi Vaasdi, Dil Di Dil Vich Vaasdi
Naasdi Naasdi Naasdi, Dil Ro Ve The Naasdi

Cham Cham Aaye, Mujhe Tarshaye
Tera Shaya Ched Ke Chumta..
O O, Tu Jo Muskaye, Tu Jo Sharmaye
Jaise Mera Hai Khuda Jhomta..
Tu Hi Meri Barkart, Tu Hi Meri Ibaadat
Aur Kuch Na Janu, Bas Itna Hi Janu..
(Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu) - 2
Sajde Sae Jhukta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu
Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu

Vaasdi Vaasdi Vaasdi, Dil Di Dil Vich Vaasdi
Naasdi Naasdi Naasdi, Dil Ro Ve The Naasdi
Rab Ne... Bana Di Jodi.....

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Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai (Female) (Sung by Shreya Ghoshal)

Na Kuch Poocha, Na Kuch Manga
Tune Dil Se Diya Jo Diya
Na Kuch Bola, Na Kuch Tola
Muskura Ke Diya Jo Diya
Tu Hi Dhoop, Tu Hi Chau
Tu Hi Apna Paraya
Aur Kuch Na Janu, Bas Itna Hi Janu
(Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun) - 2
Sajde Sar Jhukta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun
Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun
Rab Ne.. Bana Di Jodii.....

Lakshaya - good, but failed to work

War movies typically try to raise the jingoistic pitch, pushing the envelopes of patriotism, sacrifice, dedication, and lots of grunting, screaming, and similar behavior. A typical example is Border which showed determination, courage, sacrifice, death, honor, etc. Lakshya was a bit off from this track, trying to combine the story of the development into maturity of a young rudderless route when exposed to the harsh environment of a war. In that sense, it was different from the other war movies.
The movie was a perfect opportunity for the lead star, Hrithik Roshan, to showcase his histrionic skills; he was there right from the first frame to right at the end, where his individual triumph is showcased. The other actors in the movie were Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri and Boman Irani (although it was only Preity Zinta who got a role almost the same size as that of Hrithik). The movie was based on the Kargil war of 1999, and depicts the effort by Lieutenant (later Acting Captain) Karan Shergill to capture a critical peak and keep the honor of his Brigade. The movie was directed by Farhan Akhtar, with the story by Javed Akhtar, and music by Shankaar-Ehsaan-Loy.
The movie made some good watching. You had this guy, wandering around aimless in life, with his dad wondering when he will do something in life. Some of his friends were similarly aimless, although his girlfriend Romi (Preity Zinta) was more caring about causes, and a career for her in journalism seemed to be a likely next step. In this carefree mood, he decides to try out for the army, and actually gets selected to the astonishment of his parents. However, he cannot stand the discipline of the NDA, and jumps from there.
His parents expected this, but Romi is disgusted with him, and leaves him. He is shaken at this, and this turns him into a dedicated person. He returns to the academy, takes his punishment and graduates into a good soldier, and officer. And then he gets involved with the Kargil conflict as part of his brigade, and then meets Romi again over there. Romi's character was apparently styled on Barkha Dutt, is covering the conflict as a TV reporter. They meet, when Romi is now engaged to somebody else, and Hrithik and his brigade have to break the Pakistani stranglehood on a critical peak, and the way to do that is very challenging.



Videos of songs from the movie Lakshya on Youtube:

Agar Main Kahoon (link)

Main Aisa Kyon Hoon (link)

Main Aisa Kyon Hoon, Lakshya - Hrithik's Awesome Dance Performance @ Yahoo! Video

Lakshya Title Song (link) - Hrithik looks real determined in this beautiful song

You have changed (link)

Kitni Baatein (link)

Ha Yehi Rasta hai (link)



Climbing the mountain:



Lakshya - Final Battle



Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe (link)

Lyrics of movie Lakshya:

Title Song:

Haan yehi rasta hai tera, tune ab jaana hai
Haan yehi rasta hai tera, tune ab jaana hai
Haan yehi sapna hai tera, tune pehchaana hai

Haan yehi rasta hai tera, tune ab jaana hai
Haan yehi sapna hai tera, tune pehchaana hai
Tujhe ab ye dikhaana hai
Roke tujhko aandhiyaan, ya zameen aur aasmaan
Paayega jo lakshya hai tera
Lakshya toh har haal mein paana hai

Mushkil koyi, aajaaye toh, parbat koyi, takraaye toh
Taaqat koyi, dikhlaaye toh, toofaan koyi, mandlaaye toh
Mushkil koyi aajaaye toh, parbat koyi takraaye toh
Barse chaahe ambar se aag, lipte chaahe pairon se laakh -2
Paayega jo lakshya hai tera
Lakshya toh har haal mein paana hai

Himmat se jo koyi chale, dharti hille qadmon tale
Kya dooriyaan kya faasle, manzil lage aake gale
Himmat se jo koyi chale, dharti hille qadmon tale
Tu chal yunhi ab sub-o-shaam, rukna, jhukna nahin tera kaam -2
Paayega jo lakshya hai tera
Lakshya toh har haal mein paana hai

Haan yehi rasta hai tera, tune ab jaana hai
Haan yehi sapna hai tera, tune pehchaana hai
Tujhe ab ye dikhaana hai

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Kandhon Se Milte Hain

( Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe, Qadmon Se Qadam Milte Hain
Ham Chalte Hain Jab Aise To, Dil Dushman Ke Hilte Hain )...(2)
( Ab To Hamein Aage Badhte Hai Rahna
Ab To Hamein Saathi Hai Bas Itna Hi Kahna )...(2)
Ab Jo Bhi Ho, Shola Banke Patthar Hai Pighlana
Ab Jo Bhi Ho, Baadal Banke Parbat Par Hai Chhaana
( Kandhon Se Milte Hain....Dushman Ke Hilte Hain ) -2

Nikle Hain Maidaan Mein, Ham Jaan Hatheli Par Lekar
Ab Dekho Dam Leinge, Ham Jaake Apni Manzil Par

Khatron Se Hans Ke Khelna, Itni To Ham Mein Himmat Hai
Modhein Kalayee Maut Ki, Itni To Ham Mein Taaqat Hai
Ham Sarhadon Ke Vaaste, Lohe Ki Ik Deewaar Hain
Ham Dushmanon Ke Vaaste, Hoshiyaar Hain Taiyar Hain
Ab Jo Bhi Ho..Par Hai Chhaana
Kandhon Se Milte Hain...Dushman Ke Hilte Hain

Josh Dil Mein Jagate Chalo, Jeet Ke Geet Gaate Chalo...(2)
Jeet Ki Jo Tasveer Banane Ham Nikle Hain
Apne Lahoo Se Hamko Usmein Rang Bharna Hai
Saathi Maine Apne Dil Mein Ab Ye Thaan Liya Ha
i Ya To Ab Karna Hai, Ya To Ab Marna Hai
Chahe Angare Barse, Ke Bijli Gire
Tu Akela Nahin Hoga Yaara Mere
Koi Mushkil Ho Ya Ho Koi Morcha
Saath Har Mod Par, Honge Saathi Tere
Ab Jo Bhi Ho...Par Hai Chhaana
Kandhon Se Milte Hain...Dushman Ke Hilte Hain

Ek Chehra Aksar Mujhe Yaad Aataa Hai
Is Dil Ko Chupke Chupke Vo Tadpata Hai
Jab Ghar Se Koi Bhi Kat Aaya Hai
Kaagaz Ko Maine Bheega Bheega Paaya Hai
Palkon Pe Yaadon Ke Kuchh Deep Jaise Jalte Hain
Kuchh Sapne Aise Hain, Jo Saath Saath Chalte Hain
Koi Sapna Na Toote, Koi Vaada Na Toote
Tum Chaho Jise Dil Se, Vo Tumse Na Roothe
Ab Jo Bhi Ho, Shola Banke Patthar Hai Pighlana
Ab Jo Bhi Ho, Baadal Banke Parbat Par Hai Chhaana
Kandhon Se Milte Hain ...Dushman Ke Hilte Hain

Chalta Hai Jo Ye Kaarvan, Goonji Si Hain Ye Vaadiyan
Hai Ye Zameen, Goonji Goonji
Ye Aasman, Goonja Goonja
Hai Ye Hawa, Goonji Goonji
Hai Ye Samaa, Goonja Goonja
Har Raste Ne, Har Wadi Ne, Har Parbat Ne Sadaa Di
Ham Jeeteinge, Ham Jeeteinge, Ham Jeeteinge Har Baazi
( Kandhon Se Milte Hain...Dushman Ke Hilte Hain )...(5)

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Kitni Baatein

Hariharan:
Kitni baatein yaad aati hai
Tasveerein si ban jaati hain
Main kaise inhein bhooloon
Dil ko kya samjhaaun

Sadhana:
Kitni baatein kehne ki hai
Honton par jo sehmi si hai
Ik roz inhein sun lo
Kyun aise gum-sum ho

Hariharan:
Kyun poori ho na paayi daastaan

Sadhana:
Kaise aayi hai aisi dooriyaan

Hariharan:
Dono ke dilon mein chhupa hai
Jo ik anjaana sa gham
Kya ho paayega woh kam
Koyi kya kahe

Sadhana:
Dono ne kabhi zindagi ke
Ik mod pe bhi jo paayi
Hai kaisi woh tanhaai
Koyi kya kahe

Hariharan:
Kitna viraan hai ye sama

Sadhana:
Saanson mein jaise ghulta hai dhuwaan
Kaisi aayi hai aisi dooriyaan

Hariharan:
Kitni baatein yaad aati hai
Tasveerein si ban jaati hain
Main kaise inhein bhooloon

Sadhana:
Tumse aaj yun milke dil ko
Yaad aaye lamhein kal ke
Ye aansoon kyun hai chhalke
Ab kya kahen

Hariharan:
Tumne hamko dekha jo aise
Toh ik umeed hai jaagi
Phir tumse pyaar paane ki
Ab kya kahen

Sadhana:
Aa gaye ham kahaan se kahaan

Hariharan:
Dekhe mudke ye dil ka kaarvaan
Kaisi aayi hai aisi dooriyaan

Sadhana:
Kitni baatein kehne ki hai
Honton par jo sehmi si hai
Ik roz inhein sunlo
Kyun aise gum-sum ho

Hariharan:
Kitni baatein yaad aati hai
Tasveerein si ban jaati hain
Main kaise inhein bhooloon
Dil ko kya samjhaaun

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Main Aisa kyun Hoon

Main aisa kyun hoon -4
Main aisa kyun hoon -3
Main jaisa hoon main waisa kyun hoon
Karna hai kya mujhko ye maine kab hai jaana
Lagta hai gaaunga zindagi bhar bas ye gaana
Hoga jaane mera ab kya
Oh…
Koyi toh bataaye mujhe
Oh…
Gadbad hai ye sab kya
Oh…
Koyi samjhaaye mujhe
Oh…
(Oh we ee aa owe ee oh
Oh we ee aa owe owe owe owe) -2
Main aisa kyun hoon -4
Main aisa kyun hoon -3
Main jaisa hoon main waisa kyun hoon

Ab mujhko ye hai karna, ab mujhe woh karna hai
Aakhir kyun main na jaanoon, kya hai ke jo karna hai
Lagta hai ab jo seedha, kal mujhe lagega ulta
Dekho na main hoon jaise, bilkul ulta phulta
Bad loonga main abhi kya
Oh…
Maanoon toh kya maaanon main
Oh…
Sudhroonga main kabhi kya
Oh…
Ye bhi toh na jaanoon main
Oh…
Jaane ab mera, hona kya hai (oh)
Lagta hai tumko kya
Jaane ab mera, hona kya hai (oh)
Kya main hoon jaisa bas waisa rahoonga?
Oh we ee aa owe ee oh
Oh we ee aa owe owe owe owe
Karna hai kya mujhko ye maine kab hai jaana
Lagta hai gaaunga zindagi bhar bas ye gaana
Hoga jaane mera ab kya
Oh…
Koyi toh bataaye mujhe
Oh…
Gadbad hai ye sab kya
Oh…
Koyi samjhaaye mujhe
Oh…
(Oh we ee aa owe ee oh
Oh we ee aa owe owe owe owe) -2
Main aisa kyun hoon -4
Main aisa kyun hoon -3
Main aisa aisa aisa hi hoon

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Agar Main Kahoon

Udit:
(Agar main kahoon mujhe tumse mohabbat hai
Meri bas yehi chaahat hai toh kya kahogi) -2
Alka:
Main tumse kahoongi, is baat ko agar tum
Zara aur saja ke kehte, zara ghooma-phira ke kehte
Toh achcha hota

Udit:
Agar main kahoon
Tumko jab dekhoon lagti ho jaise nayi
Honthh hain pankhadi phool ki
Aankhein jaise jugnu chamke huwe
Soche mera ye dil dhadakte huwe
Agar main kahoon…
Agar main kahoon ye jo chehra hai
Jaise koyi chaand hai toh kya kahogi

Alka:
Main tumse kahoongi
Mujhko bhoole se bhi chaand tum na kaho
Chaand mein toh kayin daag hai
Mujhe phool na kehna woh murjhaate hain
Jugnu bhi na kehna woh kho jaate hain
Ye baatein puraani hai, jo mujhko sunaani hai
Kissi aur adaa se kehte, zara ghooma-phira ke kehte
Toh achcha hota

Udit:
Agar main kahoon mujhe tumse mohabbat hai
Meri bas yehi chaahat hai toh kya kahogi

Udit:
Agar main kahoon
Baatein sunke tumhaari main hairaan hoon
Jo bhi kehna hai kaise kahoon
Lagta tumhein kuchh bhi achcha nahin
Sach ko bhi kehti ho sachcha nahin

Alka:
Agar main kahoon..
Agar main kahoon tumhein pata nahin hai kyun
Hai pyaar mujhe bhi tumse toh kya kahoge

Udit:
Main tumse kahoonga, mere dil ka hai ye kehna
Ham ko hai saath mein rehna

Alka:
Ye dono ke dil mein hai na toh phir kyun kehna

Udit:
Agar main kahoon

Alka:
Toh main tumse kahoongi

Rock On - the Farhan Akhtar movie

Rock On is a movie by Farhan Akhtar, and most people envisioned this to be another Dil Chahta Hain, after all, Rock On was also a story of friends (4 friends), who go through great bonding in life, and then split apart. However, this was a different movie. It has won great acclaim, and for many reasons. There are not too many movies made on a musical note, that too focusing on rock music. Lyrics for the movie were also great, the music was excellent; there were also some innovations such as the use of two parallel tracks in the movie that kept the viewer from learning some of the crucial facts of the movie till much later in the movie. An interesting touch was the use of Farhan Akhtar to be doing the singing as opposed to some industry singer.



The movie was written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor, with music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, and starred mostly newcomers or unknown people - besides Farhan and Arjun, the movie introduced Prachi Desai (from the Hindi Serial, Kasam Seh), and also starred Purab Kohli, Luke Kenny, Prachi Desai, Shahana Goswami, Koel Purie and Nicolette Bird.
The movies takes off with these 4 people in middle life, all leading their own lives. They show the lives of Farhan (a successful finance professional, married to Prachi Desai, and well settled into the fast life), Arjun Ramphal (married to his sweetheart, but not having achieved much in life; his wife handles the household finances and is frustrated over his inability to make much of himself). In the younger track, there are 4 close friends (with their girlfriends) who are fond of music and form a band called 'Magik'. They decide to try out for a competition to make a music record, and qualify. However, when they see Aditya (Farhan) being favored over the others, and him not objecting, the angry Joe lashes out at the record director and Aditya and walks out - this breaks up their band and their friendship.
Aditya has become a successful investment banker now, after 10 years, but he is also cold, and his wife Sakshi (Prachi Desai) does not feel a comfortable relationship with him. She finds out about his old band (which he had hidden), and decides to call them for his surprise birthday party. However, his wounds are still there, and he remains uncomfortable. Sakshi knows not much about this, and is shocked. She feels that he is indirectly also rejecting her, that he has not got over his old wounds and this is hurting their relationship, and when he does not respond, she leaves him (while telling him that she is pregnant).
Aditya has an about turn, patching up with his old band (KD, Rob, and Joe) and being an active member along with them; this about turn brings Sakshi back. However, Joe is hiding all this from Debbie, and she is very angry when she finds out, since she has not forgiven Aditya for his treatment of Joe. They decide to enter another music contest, but when Debbie finds out about this, she is strongly against this, since Joe could join a ship and make a lot of money from working there. However, he ditches the taxi going to the airport and joins the band members at the contest, dedicating the song to Debbie. The gang sings their last song together, since Rob dies 2 months later from a brain tumour.
In the epilogue, rob has died, Sakshi delivered a child, KD and Joe start a company to promote new talent, and they all meet once a week.
The movie was different, but there were some chinks in the armour. There was no need for Rob to suddenly get brain cancer, the sudden reason for Sakshi to go away was not clear, the sudden change in Aditya was too sudden, and the ending seemed a bit forced. However, the acting seemed natural, and Prachi Desai made a nice entry, with a short role that allowed her to demonstrate many emotions.

Songs from the movie Rock On:

Tum Ho Tho



Ye Tumhari Meri Baatein



Pichle Saat Dino Mein



Socha Hain