Ishkq in Paris

The first track in the album is It’s All About Tonight. It is largely performed by the brilliant Sunidhi Chauhan, but also has the voice presences of Rahul Vaidya and Sophie Choudry. Containing a blend of Hindi, English and some alluring French lyrics, this is actually quite a decent club track. I can imagine people dancing to this song at a party or perhaps even secretly in their bedrooms. It is a drum and bass song, but also has a strong techno feel to it which makes it all the more enjoyable. Sajid and Wajid have definitely taken a brave risk here in producing a very Western oriented composition. As usual, Chauhan delivers in this song and gives a great vocal performance. Vaidya and Choudry sing very well in their parts, though I felt Vaidya could have had a greater voice presence in the song. Nevertheless, I am sure this one will appeal to the youths of today so give this one a listen if you feel like trying something different.

Next up is Saiyaan which is sung by the very talented Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. I found this to be a difficult song to make a judgement on. I love the strong classical Indian music incorporated into parts of it, which includes the tabla and the harmonium. Unsurprisingly, Rahat also performs very well and maintains professionalism throughout. However, the emotion he expresses is not as poignant compared to the song with the same title which he recently sang for Salim-Sulaiman’s Heroine (2012). In addition, I felt the song dragged on a bit and not surprisingly since it is the longest running track in the album at 5 minutes and 43 seconds. If it was condensed a little, then I think this one would certainly have a greater impact. Yet it is not a bad song and perhaps it may catch on once the film has released and we see what particular scene or situation it is employed in. In general though, it is a very average but listenable song.

We then move on to Jaane Bhi De. There are two versions of this song, though the lyrics remain unchanged. The first version is a duet by Sunidhi Chauhan and the great Sonu Niigaam. The second version is a solo sung by one half of the film’s composers Wajid Ali. The duet version is very melodious and has a nice romantic feeling to it. You can hear instruments like the piano and the guitar which complements well with the mood of the song. It also contains pleasant and meaningful lyrics which add to its appeal and quality. Chauhan and Niigaam perform very well and the tone of their voices fits perfectly with this particular composition. The solo version by Wajid is also great and he injects the precise emotion and tone into the song needed to ensure it is equally favoured alongside the duet version. The songs are superb on their own, but I think they will have an even bigger effect when we see the picturizations to them in the film. Overall, it is very nicely produced by Sajid and Wajid, as well as by Kausar Munir who has penned warm lyrics for this particular song!

The soundtrack also has Teri Choodiyan Da Crazy Crazy Sound, performed by Wajid Ali. The song is Punjabi oriented and you can hear instruments like the dhol drums and various other Punjabi flavours. Although the musical composition is quite decent, I found that the major weakness of this song is the fact that Wajid chose to mechanize his voice. This gives the song a very unusual feeling to it and it actually weakens its quality. I think it would have sounded much better if Wajid’s voice remained natural, just as it was in his solo rendition of ‘Jaane Bhi De.’ For that reason, the song can be deemed average but not skip worthy, as the music alone has a unique appeal about it.

Finally we have the dance number Kudiye Di Kurti, performed by Sonu Niigaam and the lovely Shreya Ghoshal. Already sparking interest due to Salman Khan headlining this song as part of a cameo appearance in the film, it has a likeable and rhythmic tune to it which will remain in your head. It is a fast up-tempo track with a very strong Punjabi flavour to it and contains the use of various instruments, including the dhol drums and the harmonium. The Punjabi theme to the song is definitely visible when you see the shortened music video to it as part of the film’s promos. Ghoshal provides a good effort in her one track appearance in the album. However, it is really the energy and passion which Niigaam exudes using his talented voice which adds zing to the song. This will surely contribute to its popularity. Despite ‘Kudiye Di Kurti’ being a well composed song, it is not one of the best songs picturized on Salman Khan. Nevertheless, this should not deter you from listening to it, which is arguably one of the best tracks in the album!

Before bringing this review to a close, I must say that the soundtrack to Ishkq in Paris is a good and worthwhile one to have in your music collection. The best tracks are definitely ‘It’s All About Tonight,’ ‘Jaane Bhi De’ (both duet and solo versions) and ‘Kudiye Di Kurti.’ Sajid and Wajid have delivered an album which contains songs that have been thoughtfully composed and which complements the apparent themes of the film. However, this can be said with greater confidence only when we see the film when it releases on 2 November 2012. Thankfully, the album does not have any remixes and they are not needed as the songs are fine unmixed. Although this is not the greatest album Sajid and Wajid have whipped up for us (this title definitely goes to Dabangg), Ishkq is Paris is a commendable attempt made by the dynamic duo. They have given us some tracks which contain specific styles and forms of music that make it a very dignified album. Let’s hope the film is just as good and entertaining! To conclude with an overall rating, we here at Bollyspice.com award the soundtrack to Ishkq in Paris with a worthy 3 stars!

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Based in Banaras, the film has a lot of sequences at the Ghats where Parkour; a form of physical activity to reach from one distance to another in the quickest and most efficient way would be useful. Such sequences are never easy to shoot and require skills and director Manish Tiwary wanted Prateik to fit in the character to the tee. Prateik is also giving all what it takes to be a perfect Banarasi boy in love.

By the looks of it, the movie is already garnering a lot of attention and is one to be watched out for. Directed by Manish Tiwary of Dil Dosi Etc fame and Produced by Shailesh Singh and Dhaval Gada, this modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Issaq is slated to release on 26^th July 2013.

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“My first Bollywood film at the cinema was my point of no return: I was eight years old and after my Bollywood cinema experience I had fallen head over heels, unconditionally, completely, entirely in love with Bollywood. As far as I can remember, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun was the first Bollywood film to be screened in our area. The whole idea of watching a Bollywood film at the cinema on a big screen was giving me butterflies. I can still remember the excitement I felt, as my cousin and I were stood queuing outside the local cinema. The entire family was there and the atmosphere was electric. It felt like we were going to a wedding! I remember the lights going low in the cinema hall, aunties whispering loudly to each other eagerly as we waited for the film to start. I held my breath as Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit appeared on the silver screen. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The stars I had seen on our TV screen were now on a cinema screen right in front of me! I watched with wide eyes, my hands gripping a cold drink can tightly. The songs would take my breath away as they blasted through the cinema surround sound. It felt like I was actually in the film as I stared at the cinema screen, absolutely star struck. But what really moved me was to see my cousin begin to cry when the sister-in-law passes away. I didn’t quite know how to react because my cousin was ‘too cool for school’. However, what I did understand at that point was how powerful films can be and that a good film is one that forces you to feel.”- Aashi says as she reminisced the days she clutched her grandfather’s hand and scanned the local Asian store’s DVD library each week in her childhood.

Rumnique confesses to an obsession as she elaborates her early impact: “Perhaps I wanted to be that ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha’, that Anil had seen in my ripe old age of 3-years-old. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s underrated gem 1942: A Love Story was the most formative film in my life since it spawned so much of my overactive love for Indian cinema. It has an innate vintage touch with its gorgeous and evocative music that was Pancham Da’s final soundtrack to the little period details in Anil Kapoor’s outfits. However, its that famous song where I learnt the words by heart and often stopped watching the rest. I responded to it on a visceral level, it had singing and Anil and Manisha’s love in that film was so overt and swooningly rendered. Even as I grew up, I never tire of it because the emotions it conjures up in that famous song and Anil’s winning smile are enough to make me fall in love all over again. Usually for special films, it’s recalled in chunks, that scene where this happened or that song where the lead couple snogged! The cassette was played in our crackly kitchen radio and the songs certainly helped in my indoctrination. It’s the same when I see it now, there’s the charged romance with the backdrop of colonialism and the Quit India movement. Yet, I revisit it time and again because it has so many of my projections on it, it’s my childhood staple and the one film that led me down the fortunate rabbit hole of Bollywood!”

Yet, it wasn’t jut the girls that went gaga. Anjum had his copycat moments as well. -”The year was 1981 and the film was Naseeb. It was directed by Manmohan Desai and was one of the early Bollywood films shown on national UK television, raising the numbers of people who had a chance to watch the film abroad. The greatest memory for me was Amitabh’s entry song ‘John Jani Janardhan’, sung by the legendary Mohammed Rafi. It remains the definitive multi-starrer song video, which featured all the leading stars of the day, from Raj Kapoor down to Rajesh Khanna, with reigning superstar Amitabh dancing amongst them all. The concept was later recreated by Farah Khan for her Om Shanti Om. In the song Amitabh, a waiter in the film, enacts a scene where he flips his tray of drinks from one hand to other, behind his back, onto his foot and up in the air! Rest assured, this stunt was recreated many times over, by a young child dressed up in his waiter’s suit with a tray in his hand!”

In Anjum’s defense, I don’t think there are many that haven’t played dress up or memorized every fact about the favorite. Take a peak at Samreen and Bodrul’s memory lane magic, as they step up the fanism. -”Bollywood is renowned for its exquisite take on love stories. Yet the film which captivated me most and ultimately solidified my passion for Hindi Cinema was an unconventional love story about a mentally-deranged man who was obsessed with a woman already in a committed relationship with someone else. Yes, it was Yash Chropra’s blockbuster thriller Darr (1993) which turned me into a Bollywood maniac for life. While watching this film, the person who amazed me the most was Shah Rukh Khan and his skillful portrayal as Rahul, who was stalking and tormenting Kiran (Juhi Chawla), the woman he worshipped the most and whom he was determined to attain as his lover. I loved the way in which Shah Rukh managed to provide conviction to his character and it was due to this that made Darr an edgy and adrenaline-pumping film for me. While my sisters were obsessed with the young Salman Khan; it was I who was one of the first in my family to show appreciation for Shah Rukh and the variety he had to offer as an actor.

Darr simultaneously turned me in to a Bollywood fan and a Shah Rukh Khan fan. After only playing three villainous characters, the other two being Baazigar (1993) and Anjaam (1994) (all of which were brilliantly played by Shah Rukh), this talented actor went onto play largely romantic characters. Though I still remember my childhood crushes on Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit, it was these romantic characters that were played by Shah Rukh Khan which reinforced my respect and admiration for him and he ultimately became a huge Asian role model for me. Moreover, given that the films he starred in were done in typical Bollywood fashion, they also contributed towards me becoming a devoted lover of Bollywood and I felt (and still feel) proud to be a patron of this fascinating film industry. Though I also hold affection for the yesteryear actors like Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Amitabh Bachchan, I still consider Shah Rukh Khan to be the man responsible for my attraction to Bollywood.”

For Bodrul it was Shah Rukh Khan, Samreen aka Sammy had Karishma Kapoor. “A complete Karisma Kapoor fan at the age of 4, I made sure I’m taken to the nearest theatre as soon as possible to watch Raja Hindustani, which was my first film in a cinema hall. I was too young to really understand the story, but I could still distinguish between the ‘happy’ and ‘sad’ parts and of course, the lovely songs! My favourite scene of the film is when Raja and Aarti (Aamir and Karisma) realize their love for each other at the end of the song Pardesi Pardesi. My favourite song of the film is Pucho Zara Pucho as it was one number that I would dance to whenever I heard it. Karisma’s untouched beauty and expressive eyes were unmatchable, while I fell in love with Aamir’s innocent layman character. This is one film that I remember very well not only because it was my first, but because a lot of aspects of this film (including Karisma’s red dress from the market of Palankhet) are still a part of my Hindi Cinema ”

But love isn’t love without learning from it. and Neelofar has proof. “From a young age, I had always been fascinated by the colourful, fun, filmy duniya that is Bollywood. And who wouldn’t be, right? From dancing to ‘Rangeela Re’ and ‘Gore Gore Mukhde Pe’, I was a young girl who couldn’t get enough of this wonderful, cheesy, Technicolor world (and still can’t!) So when I first saw Anjali (Kajol) in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, at 5 years old, I was mesmerised – I’d never before seen the heroine of the film be as sporty and tomboyish as she was (up until then, all I’d seen heroine’s doing were dancing on hilltops with their dupattas!) The fact that there was not just 1 but 2 Anjali’s in the film only added to my curiosity – what is this film actually about? And why did the mother of the little Anjali help her to make Rahul and Anjali fall in love? Growing up and watching the film again, I realised that there was indeed more to this film than just 2 Anjali’s and a Rahul – it was about friendship, family,  the loss of a mother, a single parent family and of course; love and the sorrows and joys it bring. But the thing I loved most about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was that both mother and daughter – Tina and Anjali came together for Anjali and Rahul to be together.  This film, to me symbolises the way that even  through hardships, that love will always conquer – call me filmy – but that’s what I am!”

“My first Bollywood memory was more so a song rather than an actual film. I must have been about 5 years old when I saw Madhuri Dixit dance to the song ‘Ek Do Teen’ in the film Tezzab. The catchy lyrics and of course Madhuri’s colourful outfit caught my eye and made me take notice. From that day on my love affair with Bollywood movies began. Thinking about it nothing beats the late 80′s when it comes to Bollywood movies, they just don’t make them like they used to.” – A twinge of nostalgia as Meera unravels her turning point.

However, there are those who have their entire life changed, as Stacey recaps her journey. “Looking for Bollywood movies on Netflix, I came across Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and decided to watch it, because it said it was the longest running film in Hindi cinema. I did not know Shah Rukh Khan, I did not know Kajol or even Yash Raj films but I thought lets try it; maybe I will like it. Understatement of the century!

I remember at some point in the first half of the film, I called my husband and said I have found the perfect movie. Then the scene in the station, when SRK gives her that look before he leaves and it is all said with his eyes… I was done! This movie is magic and will always be one of my favorite movies of all time. Not only for the film itself but because it literally changed my life. Without seeing DDLJ, I would have fallen into the world of Bollywood, experienced all the amazing films, music and more and would not be writing this right now. The music, the dance, the romance, DDLJ has everything! The say Come Fall In Love on the DVD of DDLJ and I do every time!”

On personal note, the impact went beyond a career change, and a new love. For me, Hindi cinema became the starting point for a new language to learn, a new passion, a means to express a skill, a path to find new friends and  a benchmark for my personal standards. How does one movie do this? Well, it was over time but the one that started it was Chaahat. Love, romance, action, revenge, comedy… Nothing is left out from it, well according to me. I had seen Pooja Bhatt first in her debut Tamil film Kalloori Vaasal and Ramya Krishnan from several Tamil films so Shah Rukh Khan didn’t mean much yet but boy, did that turn around quick. Not to mention changing Daddy Cool to Mummy Cool being the mummy’s girl I was (still am I think). I didn’t understand much more than what mum translated but goddamnit, I was determined to watch it till the cows come home. The VHS copy I had travelled with me wherever possible and by the time I was finished with, I don’t there was much of it left. Singing, dancing, romancing a teddy, bucket loads of crying. It all happened in the confines of my bedroom. Till my mum forced me to move on.

In the end, its 100 years of Indian Cinema and this is but a drop of water in the ocean to one segment. There are so many other successful films in other Indian languages. But these are our first moments with Hindi cinema. Not a recommendation or even a review. This is pure unadulterated  fanism for Hindi films. So while you warm up Bombay Talkies or any other Hindi film, we too will be there. Waiting for the charm to take over. From us to you, Bollywood. Happy Birthday.

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You’ve been on an endorsement signing spree. WeChat is among the many brands you’re an ambassador with. How did this association click?
I heard about WeChat from my family and friends abroad who have been using it for many years. It’s important that you have faith in a brand you are associated with. It’s a two-way thing, when the brand trusts you to carry it’s image; you have to believe in it. When I was offered to endorse it; I realized immediately it was something I could relate to, I could connect with, I can proudly declare that I use it. It was a simple personal decision. It’ll get popular with the youth fast; it’ll change the face of chatting

What according to you is the application’s USP and your favorite feature?
The voice messaging is I think the biggest point of WeChat. It’s new, fun to use and hasn’t been done in any other chat applications. It’ll replace SMS texting.Also you have to check out the smileys, the emoticons! They’ve got some really cool ones

How is it working for the first time with Parineeti?
We’ve known each other for a while, we’re all part of the same group, so it wasn’t like we were strangers. Anyways she is very easy to work with, we share acasual rapport so it’s always good fun.

You’re a self-confessed gizmo geek. What are the gadgets that you can’t do without?
I’m an Apple fanboy, so IPAD and also the iMac which my parents gifted. Apart from that the regular stuff, like playing video games, FIFA, PS3 games.

Lastly, who are on your top speed dial list?
My family, friends, (checks phone) my stylist, man-Friday

Moving on quickly, a few rapid fires from the twitter world,

Kriya asks how is your experience using WeChat and are you enjoying it?
It’s amazing. I find it very useful. When I am using it I can multi-task so I have more time to do things I enjoy and love. Also I make a lot of mistakeswhile typing fast, this saves me the embarrassment.

Maahek wants to know if you really are on WeChat?
Yes, I am on WeChat for the past few months and use it regularly because it is convenient & easy. Join me there and will say hi if u follow me there.

Oishika wants to know whether you access Twitter with your iPhone or iPad?
Phone most of the time as its handy, IPAD if I am at home or while traveling. I carry it with me everywhere, to the gym, long journeys, shoots, almosteverytime.

(Before WeChat, you’ve connected with your fans on twitter), Shruti wants to know about your special twitter fans and your experience with them
Each one is extremely special. They are the reason we work so hard, their messages keep us motivated. It’s extremely important for me, even if I don’t get much time to interact. Even if I’ve said this before, I can’t thank them enough.

Making of the TVC

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In its unique and a first of its kind brand tie up Closeup brings to its consumer the special edition packs of Closeup Deep Action with the lead pair of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani : Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone on their packs. Additionally the packs will also have Closeup freindship bands specially autographed by Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone free with them.

Ranbir was especially seen in a good mood and was seen grooving to ‘Badtameez Dil’ signature steps.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani releases on 31st May 2013.

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Speaking on the occasion, Deepika said, “Like I’ve always believed I think it’s more important to be a good human being. I would rather appreciate if people called me or appreciate me for the person that I am. I think that’s more valuable and a much bigger compliment”.

She also spoke candidly about her forthcoming releases YJHD, Chennai Express, Ram Leela as well as her camaraderie with all her co-stars from good friend Ranbir to mentor Shah Rukh Khan.

Styled by designer Anaita Adajania, dressed in a bright orange Alexander McQueen jumpsuit, paired with simple kolhapuris and a stack of Amrapali gold-turquoise stone studded bracelets, Deepika looked every inch the diva at the Sunday brunch event hosted by the magazine. Also present at the event were actress Mandira Bedi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Huma Qureshi, Aurangzeb-fame Sasha Agha among many others.

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The screening was attended by all of the film’s directors and producers, and celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema. Bombay Talkies encapsulates the array of emotions through which millions of fans across the country are unanimously connected. It includes an exceptional cast featuring Rani Mukherji, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Randeep Hooda and Saqib Saleem, with cameos by Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif. The film has opened to rave reviews in India and received appreciation from critics, celebrities and audiences alike.

In the presence of the French Minister for Culture Aurélie Filippetti and the Indian Minister of Tourism and Culture, the official speaker said that ‘There are three official flags this year in Cannes: the flag of France, the flag of Europe and the flag of India. This is not just a tribute to a country, but a celebration to another Indian Cinema, which goes alongside Bollywood and auteur cinema. This is the first Indian cinema which we are hosting and four representatives of that new cinema are present here tonight.’

After a vibrant introduction for the directors and the film, the four directors spoke about their excitement and pride at having Bombay Talkies showcased at the Cannes Film Festival 2013.

Anurag Kashyap said: ‘For years we’ve all been trying to break out and express ourselves in cinema and being here tonight underlines we are breaking new ground. Tonight means that we’re doing something right.’

Karan Johar added: ‘It was always a dream of mine and my fathers to be here in Cannes with a film. Walking out tonight with three of the most important filmmakers I know is a dream come true.’

Zoya Akhtar said: ‘Thank you all for celebrating our birthday. This is more than a dream come true and I hope you will enjoy the film.’

Dibakar Banerjee concluded: ‘To add to this wonderful introduction, I would just like to say that the four of us have struggled to get here like any other director out there: Anurag spent seven years struggling, now he has five films here. Karan single-handedly resurrected his father’s film business and became a director by chance. Zoya comes from a film family but struggled for six years before getting a script made into a big film. As for me, my father wanted me to be an engineer and that’s it.’

Ajit Andhare, COO Viacom18 Motion Pictures explained, ‘It’s second in a row for Viacom18 Motion Pictures at Cannes. We presented Gangs of Wasseypur last year and now it’s Bombay Talkies at the Gala screening. That the anthology film has been loved in India shows a certain coming of age of the Indian audience. This film is therefore a fitting tribute to 100 years of Indian Cinema.’

Ashi Dua of Flying Unicorn Entertainment, the co-producer of the film added: ‘Our film Bombay Talkies has made it to one of the most prestigious film festivals – Cannes. I am extremely happy that the film has received such an overwhelming response internationally. This means many more people across the globe will be celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema with us.’

Check out these cool pictures from the event!

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The story was simple, yet fresh – three friends (Akash, Sameer and Sid), each one very different in their personality and showed the transition of their lives post-university and the differing impact that has on their relationships and friendship. Dil Chahta Hai was the coming of age story which was missing in Bollywood. It introduced us to the quintessential ‘road trip’ and now the Mumbai to Goa road trip the trio undertake has become an essential part of tourist trail. It introduced us to Sydney in Australia like never before. It was also one of the decisive soundtracks which catapulted musicians Shankar Ehsaan Loy into the limelight, who were aided by imaginative song picturizations. Who can forget the Bollywood parody in ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan’?

From a filmmaking perspective Dil Chahta Hai was a great leap forward. In an industry where bound scripts and screenplays are hard to come by, Farhan Akhtar emerged from a yearlong self-imposed exile in his bedroom, with a fully bound script, packed with memorable scenes and dialogues. Who can forget the “Be a man” dialogue, where Aamir taunts Saif into standing up to his pushy girlfriend? Or the end scene where Akash (Aamir) and Siddharth (Akshaye Khanna) patch up, with Akash delivering the line “It’s hard to improve perfection!” Many of those scenes and dialogues have become folklore!

Dil Chahta Hai was fully sound-synched, where live sound recording was used whilst the actors were delivering their lines, rather than being typically dubbed over again in the studio, as with most Hindi films. Farhan paid particular attention to styling his actors, a feature which has become the mainstay of Aamir’s roles ever since. It was such a strong feature of the film and its characters, that it was even referred to as a source of inspiration in Karan Johar’s Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), starring Shah Rukh Khan.

From a filmmaking perspective Farhan’s fresh approach set a standard for many young filmmakers to follow. More time was spent in writing and pre-production, fifteen months, over shooting the film itself, a mere four months. That too in an industry where films are launched and churned out with alarming regularity. The film was also based partly on Farhan’s personal diaries and stories of friends and couples he knew, which helped add to realism of the characters and situations.

Such an iconic film and to think Abhishek Bachchan turned down the part of Sid, which Akshaye later played. With all the current talk of Sridevi’s successful comeback in English Vinglish (2012), you could say the same for Dimple Kapadia in Dil Chahta Hai, whom Farhan managed to convince to come out of retirement and join the cast. The tagline of Dil Chahta Hai was “welcome to a summer of their lives you will never forget”. That’s one tagline which still rings true today…

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Check out these cool candid pictures of the 4 esteemed directors!

Four directors – One story! These stories are the ones they always wanted to say! What happens when they all meet up to direct one? The 4 director have come together to tell you a story like never before to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema. A film about love, sorrow, pain and desire. A film to celebrate the emotion of Cinema. Bombay Talkies

From our 4 star review: In Karan Johar’s short, Rani Mukherjee and Randeep Hooda, husband-wife duo both working in media spaces, share a marriage of respect and adoration but one that’s bereft of physical intimacy. A friendly intern (Saqib Saleem) enters their life, nudges at their relationship’s surface and skeletons tumble out.

Dibakar Banerjee’s protagonist Nawazuddin Siddiqui, a sluggish theatre actor, regales his bedridden daughter with tales of Bollywood and Bollywood-walas, whilst he is forced to question his passion and the purpose of his life.

In Zoya Akhtar’s film, school-going Vicky (Naman Jain) allured by the latka-jhatkas of onscreen Sheela i.e. Katrina Kaif, confides his dream of pursuing dance with his sibling-comrade (Khushi Dubey) against the wishes of his tyrant father (Ranveer Shorey) who instead coaxes him to practice sports.

Lastly, Anurag Kashyap’s tale of the common fan’s blind faith in the power of superstars has his leading actor Vijay (Vineet Kumar Singh) travel from Allahabad upon the insistence of his father to meet Amitabh Bachchan!

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Stay tuned we will have much more coming from Cannes!

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We have your first look at the gorgeous actress on the terrace for the media call!

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