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Movie Review: Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

2010-04-10T10:27:00.012+05:30

A love story between a human and an alien from Mars- it sounds really interesting on paper but for making a film out of it, one needs to have strong writing abilities. And when you have a writer who has written films like Heyy Babyy & Masti making his debut as a director, you automatically look forward to a "comical entertainer" along with some over the top jokes & dialogues. Rajesh Parekh (

(Answers) Trivia Quiz-1

2010-04-05T18:41:00.004+05:30

As expected very few could answer the trivia quiz "Powerful Siblings" that I put up on the blog yesterday. Without wasting time, the answers are:1.) Baldev Raj Chopra, Yash Raj Chopra, Vinod Chopra & Hiroo Chopra (who is now Hiroo Johar)2.) Vilayti Raj Chopra3.) B.R. Films, Yash Raj Films, Vinod Chopra Productions and Dharma Productions.4.) Bhoothnath, Pyaar Impossible, 3 Idiots and My Name Is

Gallery- Prince

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Trivia Quiz-1

2010-04-04T13:18:00.006+05:30

Powerful SiblingsHints:Four siblings- 3 Brothers & 1 sister.They set up Four different yet powerful film production houses and all of them are operational today.Questions:1.) Name the four siblings?2.) Name their father?3.) Name their production houses?4.) Name the last film that came out of these production houses?Put list of complete answers in the comment section below.You can copy answers but

Film Report- February, 2010 (Part 2)

2010-04-02T18:34:00.006+05:30

This post is in continuation to the Part 1 of the February films which can be read here.I always try to watch new films & write about them on Friday itself but somehow fail being consistent so coming up with short reviews for people who haven't seen the February releases.1.) Striker- (Thiller/Drama)Rating: 3 (Good)Starring Siddharth (RDB fame), Padmapriya, Aditya Pancholi, Ankur Vikal, Anupam

Film Report- February, 2010 (Part 1)

2010-04-01T23:11:00.014+05:30

February was better than January in terms of quality films.Major Film Releases along with the their box office results are as follows:Striker (Disaster)My Name Is Khan* (HIT)Click (Disaster)Toh Baat Pakki (Flop)Teen Patti (Disaster)Karthik Calling Karthik (Flop)*My Name Is Khan is the #1 all time grosser in Overseas territory beating 3 Idiots & Kabhi Alvida Na Kehnda. It is also the #2 all time

New Releases: 19th March, 2009

2010-03-20T08:57:00.006+05:30

So many film releases and I feel guilty about not watching them. And, the truth is I still can't do anything and won't be able to write much for a few days so just thought why not get you the overall reviews/feedback of people around which could help you to decide the best bet this weekend.Okay, the first release this week is Love Sex Aur Dhokha, before you jump to a conclusion, its not a porn

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2010-03-07T11:49:00.006+05:30

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Movie Review: Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?

2010-03-06T12:28:00.010+05:30

Comedies are always seen as a safe bet in Bollywood and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is yet another comedy film which deals with a social issue of Indian Hospitality. Starring Ajay Devgn, Konkana Sen Sharma & Paresh Rawal, ATKJ? is directed by Ashwni Dhir (who earlier made One Two Three) and produced by the young actress Amita Pathak (Haal-E-Dil), daughter of film producer Kumar Mangat. ATKJ? is

Gallery- Road, Movie

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Gallery- Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?

2010-02-28T23:52:00.004+05:30

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Movie Review: Karthik Calling Karthik

2010-02-27T14:22:00.009+05:30

Karthik Calling Karthik is yet another different film from the makers of Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya, Don, Rock On, Luck By Chance, etc., Starring Farhan Akhtar & Deepika Padukone, It is directed by debuntant Vijay Lalwani Farhan Akhtar has just done two films as an actor which now have cult following of their own. Let’s find out if Karthik Calling Karthik joins the league. Story/ScreenplayKarthik

Film Report- January, 2010

2010-02-22T14:30:00.000+05:30

January for Hindi Film buffs was somehow disappointing.Major Film Releases in January along with their box office results are as follows:Pyaar Impossible (FLOP)Dulha Mil Gaya (FLOP)Chance Pe Dance (FLOP)Veer (BELOW AVERAGE)Rann (FLOP)Ishqiya (AVERAGE) Some other relatively smaller films which released in January are Road To Sangam (Disaster), Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain (Disaster), Idiot Box

Movie Review: My Name Is Khan

2010-02-12T23:51:00.011+05:30

"My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist"No film in the whole world has made such a statement for Muslims who are mostly seen as anti-social."Time was divided by only two designations B.C and A.D. Now, there a third designation-9/11"There are just two sets of people in this world, the good and the bad. No matter what, good people always shine.ExpectationsShah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar & Kajol

Movie Review: Rann

2010-02-04T09:22:00.006+05:30

Rann starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sudeep, Ritesh Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal and others released last friday. It is directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced by Madhu Mantena (Ghajini) & Sheetal Vinod Talwar. RGV is one director who is hated by all and still maintains a cult following. Rann is a film based on Media and its functioning. I always expected the film to be intense & serious exposing a lot of

56th National Awards for 2008

2010-01-23T16:39:00.009+05:30

The 56th National Awards for the year 2008:A lot of exciting winners out there. Priyanka Chopra bags a National Award finally which makes me really happy for her. But, I am not happy with a lot of others. Check out the list of winners and comment about what you liked or what you disliked about the most prestigious film awards of our country.Best Hindi Film: Rock On!!!Best Film: Antaheen (Bengali)

Movie Review: Veer

2010-01-22T23:15:00.009+05:30

One of the most anticipated film "Veer" released this Friday. Produced by Vijay Galani & directed by Anil "Gadar" Sharma, the film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff, Sohail Khan and introduces Zarine Khan. The story of film is written by Salman Khan himself who wrote this about two decades ago. Being a Salman Khan loyalist, I was really waiting for this film for two reasons:1.)

Movie Review: Chance Pe Dance

2010-01-15T23:31:00.004+05:30

Chance Pe Dance is directed by Ken Ghosh (Ishq Vishq & Fida) and produced by UTV Motion Pictures. Starring Shahid Kapoor & Genelia, it has music by Pritam, Adnan Sami, Ken Ghosh & Sandeep Shridkar. Shahid Kapoor has won accolades for his twin act in Kaminey last year and one would expect to see something at par with that. Let’s find out if Chance Pe Dance can do that. The story of the film goes

Movie Review: Dulha Mil Gaya

2010-01-15T01:28:00.006+05:30

(Short Review on Dulha Mil gaya)Dulha Mil Gaya starring Fardeen Khan, Sushmita Sen & Ishita Sharma (debut) released last week. This moderately budgeted film also has an extended cameo by Shah Rukh Khan. Produced by Vivek Vaswani & directed by Muddassar Aziz (Sushmita Sen's ex), it has music by Lalit Pandit. The film has been in making for a long time so looks totally outdated, especially the

16th Annual Star Screen Awards 2009

2010-01-09T21:27:00.024+05:30

Star Screen Awards were held on 9th Jan, 2010I am more or less satisfied by the awards but I still don't believe that Kareena Kapoor has won best actor (female) for 3 Idiots and Priyanka Chopra is left out for Kaminey/WYROverall, 3 Idiots won the maximum awards (10), Paa & Love Aaj Kal followed (4 each). Other winners include Dev D, Kaminey, Wake Up Sid, Delhi-6, Aladin, Wanted, Luck By Chance

Movie Review: Pyaar Impossible

2010-01-08T18:17:00.014+05:30

Rate Pyaar ImpossiblePyaar Impossible is the latest offering from the ace romantic makers, Yashraj Films. Pyaar Impossible starring Uday Chopra, Priyanka Chopra, Dino Morea & Anupam Kher, is directed by Jugal Hansraj (Masoom fame) and written & produced by Uday Chopra himself.Personally, I had expectations from the film because I have always liked Uday Chopra (Yes!) and the fact that Jugal’s

Music Review: My Name Is Khan

2010-01-08T02:30:00.009+05:30

The first week of this year seems to be a great treat for music loves, first Ishqiya and now the music of My Name Is Khan is making waves all around. The music released on 7th January, 2010 and like every recent Karan Johar film has the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy behind the music whereas the lyrics are by Niranjan Iyengar. The album opens with “Sajda” where Richa Sharma provides the best opening

Karthik Calling Karthik: Exclusive Promo

2010-01-07T17:50:00.003+05:30

Karthik Calling Karthik is an upcoming Hindi film, written and directed by Vijay Lalwani and produced by Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment. Starring Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone, Ram Kapoor and Shefali Shah, the film releases on 26th February, 2010. It has music given by the trio Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. It will reportedly be a psychological

Music Review: Ishqiya

2010-01-07T01:35:00.009+05:30

The music of Ishqiya, which has the deadly combo of Vishal Bhardwaj (Music) & Gulzar (Lyrics) released recently. Naturally, the expectations from the music had to be huge amongst music lovers; so let’s find out if the album delivers what we expected it to. The album opens with a very melodic track “Dil toh Bachcha Hai” sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The song is about, how a person might grow old

Movie Review: 3 Idiots

2009-12-31T21:18:00.008+05:30

Aamir Khan has slowly and steadily beaten all his competition over the last two years… Rajkumar Hirani has made two highly successful & acclaimed films in the last five years… Chetan Bhagat’s debut novel getting filmed on such a huge canvas… These were the reasons which made 3 Idiots the most awaited film of the year... And when the film was first announced, I had just two major concerns; First

Veer: Exclusive Promo

2009-11-27T10:10:00.006+05:30

The year is about to end with some very big films releasing in the last month.Many films which were to be released this year were postponed to next year due to the multiplex crisis. So, one can expect the release of some very big films from the beginning of next year itself. The list of these big films starts with the release of VEER. A film directed by Anil Sharma who earlier made Gadar, Apne,

Movie Review : Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

2009-11-05T23:01:00.005+05:30

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani releases tomorrow. The Raj Kumar Santoshi directed film is produced by Tips and stars Ranbir Kapoor & Katrina Kaif. The Music is given by Pritam. In the blog poll which I did, more than 60% people voted for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani as there pick out of the two releases this week.Expectations: The last time RajKumar Santoshi made a comedy was 1993 film Andaz Apna Apna

Paa: Exclusive Promo

2009-11-04T22:14:00.007+05:30

Now this has to be published because you don’t see Amitabh Bachchan playing a role of children every day. You got it right, Amitabh Bachchan as a child. The film is called Paa directed by “R. Balki” who has earlier director Cheeni Kum. Paa is produced by Bachchan’s AB. Corp. Ltd. which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidhya Balan and Paresh Rawal and has music by the maestro

Movie Review: Aladin

2009-10-31T23:38:00.004+05:30

Zanjeer (1973) was Amitabh Bachchan's 17th release in just four years of working. But, he couldn't give a single

Gallery- Movies

2009-04-28T23:58:00.004+05:30

PrinceHousefullAtithi Tum Kab Jaoge?Road, Movie

Abhiash.... Wedding Pics

2009-04-13T23:06:00.006+05:30

I am dieing to write something. But, exams are giving me a hard time... have my first exam tomorrow. Hope to do well in that...Posting a few pictures of Abhiash's wedding....Dedicated to all the fans of this super couple (including me)Will write soon....Take Care...!!!Bikram Singh Bathh

Sanjay Dutt.... Some Pics.......

2009-04-12T23:50:00.008+05:30

The blog seems to have become an integral part of my life now. Have my exam all this week, so was busy with studies. Got a few minutes out and thought of writing something. But, i don't think i will be able to write today as i have a lot of work. So, to compensate that i am uploading some pics of Sanjay Dutt. Will write about him soon.. I love him for what he is.....Dedicated to his fans.... and

Salman Khan: A Superstar

2009-04-11T21:35:00.008+05:30

One of my very good friend Aadi (A very big fan of Salman) was upset that i didn't include Salman Khan's name in the list of best actors in a poll. So, as a prophecy i thought of writing an article on Salman Khan. This is dedicated to all Salman Khan fans and offcourse Aadi & Adeeb.All my decisions are based on my instinct and some people think that I am too moody and cynical. But believe me I

Unbelievable, But True..... Aamir and Shahrukh together in one frame....

2009-04-10T23:36:00.007+05:30

I thought the article today became a bit hardcore, so decided to post some pictures.This is dedicated to all the fans of Aamir and Shahrukh Khan.And especially to Taani. Its her b'day gift, which falls on 14th April.They both came together for the producer/multiplex conflict and both of them supported the producers for the 50 50 distribution share.Will write more about the producer/multiplex

Recession In Bollywood

2009-04-10T16:44:00.005+05:30

I was given an assignment on research a few days ago. I choose this very hot topic of debate "Recession In Bollywood" (I don't like the name Bollywood, should call it indian cinema)I feel failure of big films like Delhi 6, Chandni Chowk To China, Billu Barber has proved that the industry is hit by the recession.So, after a lot of research, i have a conclusion....It is not just the recession which

Welcome....

2009-04-08T21:46:00.000+05:30

I always wanted to write....Write for my friends....Write for films.....Write for people....Write for my dreams.....Write for myself.....So, here i am beginning this on 8th April, 2009.Hope to continue this for a long time....Take Care...

Filmmakers

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Prakash Mehra

Film Promos

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Karthik Calling KarthikVeerPaa3 IdiotsBlueWanted

Music Reviews

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My Name Is Khan (2010)Ishqiya (2010)

Movie Reviews

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Films Reviewed so far....Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (2010)Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)My Name Is Khan (2010)Rann (2010)Veer (2010)Chance Pe Dance (2010)Pyaar Impossible (2010)Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)3 Idiots (2009)Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)Aladin (2009)London Dreams (2009)Main Aur Mrs Khanna (2009)All The Best (2009)Wake Up Sid (2009)Whats Your Raashee (2009)Wanted (2009)Dil Bole Hadippa (2009)

Newsletters

2009-04-07T17:43:00.000+05:30

We are soon planning to come up with online newsletters.They could be weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending upon how much time it takes.It"ll be a complete entertainer.But, this requires a lot of work so here is an opportunity for creative brains who wish to do something constructive can contact me as soon as possible.Others who wish to subscribe to these newsletters can drop in their email

Contact

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You have any feedback or suggestionsMail it at filmydeewane@yahoo.comYou love this blog and wish to be a part of the teamMail me as to how you would want to contribute at bikramsinghbathh@gmail.comFor publications/articles/any other queries, mail at bikramsinghbathh@yahoo.com

FAQ's

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Actors

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Salman Khan

About Me

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Filmy Deewane is a non profit Film blog which I started in April, 2009 just to stay connected to films. Excitement evoked and I got passionate about blogging, writing, marketing, preparing material, etc.Some people thought this was a total waste of time, some said you are doing a great job and the rest didn't care to give a feedback!Nevertheless, I didn't loose the passion for blogging and this