THE INDIAN OSCARS—FILMFARE AWARDS

Oscars just got over but their phobia is still present. For Indians, it was the best Oscar awards ever. Slumdog Millionaire broke all records by winning 8 Oscars and A R Rahman got 2 awards for his music in the movie. So, this was a special and proud moment for all the Indians.

After a week, Filmfare awards were held in a glamorous backdrop in Mumbai. These awards are considered the Indian Oscars but ironically, Slumdog got no nomination in any of the category.

The awards boasted with the presence of big names of Indian film industry including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and many others. The event was hosted by two superstars of tomorrow- Imraan Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. The duo was awesome and the witty lines they came up with in between were just fabulous. The best act by them came when they performed as Aamir Khan of Ghazini (Imraan Khan)and Shahrukh Khan of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Ranbir Kapoor). Apart from these, there were some other wonderful appearances by Katrina Kaif, Shahid Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and others. The list is unending.

Now coming to the winners..

Best Movie-- Jodha Akbar

Best Actor(Male)-- Hrithik Roshan(Jodha Akbar)

Best Actor(Female)-- Priyanka Chopra(Fashion)

Best Debut(Male)-- Imran Khan & Farhan Akhtar

Best Debut(Female)-- Asin(Ghazini)

To get the full list of winners, Visit Filmfare.com

 

These awards will be telecast on Sunday, 8^th March, 2009 on Sony Entertainment Television at 8pm. Do not miss it guys. If you miss, you will MISS something.

BOLLYWOOD CAN SMOKE NOW

Here is good news for those who are a hardcore fan of Indian cinema and does not like any deviation in the story. They want the goons, the villains to smoke on the screen which make a strong impact of their character. The on screen smoking was banned by the government in 2006 but Delhi High Court has remove this banned citing the reason that it limits an artist’s creativity.

Critics may say this is a wrong step and some are in its favour. I say this is a right decision. There is no problem showing smoking on screen. It does not make sense if a mafia and underworld don does not smoke. Cigars are their trademark and they should be allowed to do so. It makes their personality influential.

People say on screen smoking promotes this habit in small kids. They are encouraged to do so when they see their favourite stars smoking. If they can copy their acts and heroics, why don’t this? Kids want to be like them. For this, I would say that movies with smoking scenes should be given an A certificate. But an adult certificate will stop minors from watching the movie only in theatres. What if they watch at home? Who will stop them there? And what is the probability they won’t be allowed to enter theatres to watch the movie? No Indian theatre has someone outside to check whether the audience is a minor or an adult.

Well, right or wrong, I welcome this step of the Delhi High Court. This is really a bold decision which could change the way of Indian cinema. Smoking is wrong but on screen smoking should be allowed to shoot. Banning this really stops movie makers to show what they really want to and put a limitation on their creativity up to some extent. I hope directors won’t misuse this decision and make movies wisely which will be an entertainer for all and not for a particular audience or segment.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE WINS OSCAR NOMINATION

What could be the better time for Indian cinema? Golden Globe winner Slumdog Millionaire has been given 10 nominations in nine categories. Set on the backdrop of our own Mumbai, this already termed hit movie by Danny Boyle is making waves all over the world and is now a bookmaker’s favourite for Oscars.

The most exciting news for Indians is that music composer A R Rahman has been nominated for best original score for the movie. He had already won Golden Globe in the same category for this movie and many believe he will win the Oscars too. Rahman has really made India proud of his work.

Although directed by a British, the movie is much about India and hats-off to Danny Boyle, who chose India for such a wonderful project which has brought Mumbai and India on the world map when it comes to movies and entertainment.

Coming to Bollywood, Chandni Chowk to China did not do that well as expected. The only reason is because the movie had nothing when it comes to script. The plot is completely missing. Akshay Kumar as always has acted marvellously. He made me laugh but it was in patches. Deepika Padukone looked good.

Another movie is releasing today with the serial kisser Emraan Haashmi, Kangana Ranaut and Addhyan Suman in the lead role. Raaz- The Mystery Continues is been promoted as a horror movie. Let’s see how this one performs at the box office.

Slumdog released in India today and I will be watching it for sure. You also go and watch this wonderful, touching movie.

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BOOM TIME FOR INDIAN CINEMA

This is the best Indian cinema could have seen. There are lot of good things happening at the same time and Bollywood is relishing it. Last few weeks have given it really big hits which have made up the loss of the whole year and some good movies are yet to come which are eagerly awaited by the audience.

From the mid December we saw Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Ghajni rocking the box office, and today the first big release of the year Chandni Chowk To China starring Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone has been done which is sure of getting the moolah out of the people’s pocket. Bollywood is getting bigger and fatter by these releases. CC2C is already been termed as the first big hit of the year and Akshay Kumar will get one more hit to his credit. Deepika will too get her third hit in a row in span of three years. Watch it guys.

Also, taking India to world, Slumdog Millionaire is hitting the headlines everywhere. This movie by Danny Boyle has already made waves at the Golden Globe Awards and is been pitched to win the Oscars later this year. With Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan from India, this movie is completely shot in India and shows us the real India.

Also, A R Rahman winning a Golden Globe has got huge applause for the man and India. This talented musician has really made India proud and proved to the world that Indian has more talent than the world thinks.

Indian cinema is heading for a bright next few months and I hope it continues like this..