Review Of Bombay Talkies
Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Flying Unicorn Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.`s 'Bombay Talkies' is a film made as a celebration of 100 years of indian cinema. It is an feature film, which is directed by four ace directors (Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Benarji and Anurag Kashyap) with four different short films. Each story standing alone and no connection with other three stories.
The film starts with Karan Johar`s short film, followed by Dibakar Benarji. Post interval has two short films, one by Zoya Akhtar and last short film is directed by Anurag Kashyap.
Karan Johar`s film is about a married couple, Gayatri and Dev (Rani Mukherji and Randeep Hooda), both are part of media industry in different organizations. Their married life takes a turning point when Avinash (Saqib Salim) joins Gayatri as an intern in her Newspaper organization. One day, Avinash tells Gayatri that, his husband is gay and then what happens in their life, is all about the climax.
Karan Johar`s story and screenplay, both are interesting and bold, but it will not appeal to small cities audiences, but youngsters will like the shocking drama of physical attachment between same sex. The old classic melodies have been wonderfully used by K`jo in entire drama. Niranjan Iyengar`s dialogues are very effective, it will give you the feel of New Age`s cinema.
Rani Mukherji lives the role of Gayatri and she looks stunning in hot sari. Randeep Hooda is fairely nice as good but lier husband. Saqib Saleem looks very confident as Avinash and of course he really impressed with his acting skills.
Karan Johar`s direction has his masterly touches. He did full justice with his very bold content. Deepa Bhatia`s editing is quite sharp. Anil Mehta`s camera work is superb and suits to the mood of the film.
Dibakar Benarji`s short film is based on Satyajeet Ray`s short story, Potol Babu Filmstar. It is about a common man`s two minute fame, when he is asked to face a movie camera with a top star. Dibakar has shown lots of philosophy in his screenplay, which is less appealing and more boring.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui does a fantastic job and lives his role. Others have brief roles, with less appeal. Reema Kaagti (Director of Talaash) makes a voice appearance.
Dibakar Benarji`s direction and his script is only for selected audience. Nikos Andrisakis`s camera work is very good. Music by Benarji is average. Shibani Hussanwalia`s editing is okay.
Zoya Akhtar`s story about a little boy, Vicky (Master Naman Jain) whose father (Ranveer Shorry) wants him to play football, but he obsessed with dancing. After watching Katrina Kaif`s interview on TV, he decides to pursue his dream of becoming a good dancer. Vicky has an elder sister, Kaavya who stands after him in every situation. What happens with his dream is all about the climax?
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kaagti`s script of following dreams is irritating. The only heart-warming thing in the script is brother-sister`s relationship.
Master Naman Jain is brilliant as innocent vicky. Ranveer Shorry does a fine job and wonderfully lived the role of a strict father. Katrina Kaif adds just a star value, nothing more than this.
Zoya Akhtar`s direction is nice. Kiran Giri`s choreography is appealing. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy`s background music is okay.
Anurag Kashyap`s short film tells how fans worship their idols. Vijay (Vineet Kumar Singh) lives in a small town. His father (Sudhir Pandey) sends him to Bombay to meet Amitabh Bachchan to give him a piece of 'Murabba' (Sweet pickle). His father feels that he would stay healthy, if his idol will eat half piece of murabba. Vijay reaches Amitabh`s bunglow in Bombay, but has to face lots of hardships to meet super star. But the turning point comes in back journey, when a jar which contains remaining murabba, destroyed by someone in train. What does Vijay do? Climax gives all the answers.
Anurag Kashyap`s script has some funny and emotional moments. The drama also contains some serious scenes, which are really heart-touching.
Vineet Kumar Singh does a lovely job as Vijay. Sudhir Paandey is okay. Amitabh Bachchan makes a special appearance in his own and personal style.
Anurag Kashyap`s direction is good. Songs could have been much better, but 'Give it up Bachchan' is good. Rajiv Ravi`s cinematography is good and Anupama`s editing could be much sharp.
India is not a country, where these types of short film works a lot. But all these four directors have their selective audience, so it can do better in multiplexes but no fate in single screens or mass ciruits. My star rating is 3/5 for Bombay Talkies.
Review By:
Prince Vij
The film starts with Karan Johar`s short film, followed by Dibakar Benarji. Post interval has two short films, one by Zoya Akhtar and last short film is directed by Anurag Kashyap.
Karan Johar`s film is about a married couple, Gayatri and Dev (Rani Mukherji and Randeep Hooda), both are part of media industry in different organizations. Their married life takes a turning point when Avinash (Saqib Salim) joins Gayatri as an intern in her Newspaper organization. One day, Avinash tells Gayatri that, his husband is gay and then what happens in their life, is all about the climax.
Karan Johar`s story and screenplay, both are interesting and bold, but it will not appeal to small cities audiences, but youngsters will like the shocking drama of physical attachment between same sex. The old classic melodies have been wonderfully used by K`jo in entire drama. Niranjan Iyengar`s dialogues are very effective, it will give you the feel of New Age`s cinema.
Rani Mukherji lives the role of Gayatri and she looks stunning in hot sari. Randeep Hooda is fairely nice as good but lier husband. Saqib Saleem looks very confident as Avinash and of course he really impressed with his acting skills.
Karan Johar`s direction has his masterly touches. He did full justice with his very bold content. Deepa Bhatia`s editing is quite sharp. Anil Mehta`s camera work is superb and suits to the mood of the film.
Dibakar Benarji`s short film is based on Satyajeet Ray`s short story, Potol Babu Filmstar. It is about a common man`s two minute fame, when he is asked to face a movie camera with a top star. Dibakar has shown lots of philosophy in his screenplay, which is less appealing and more boring.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui does a fantastic job and lives his role. Others have brief roles, with less appeal. Reema Kaagti (Director of Talaash) makes a voice appearance.
Dibakar Benarji`s direction and his script is only for selected audience. Nikos Andrisakis`s camera work is very good. Music by Benarji is average. Shibani Hussanwalia`s editing is okay.
Zoya Akhtar`s story about a little boy, Vicky (Master Naman Jain) whose father (Ranveer Shorry) wants him to play football, but he obsessed with dancing. After watching Katrina Kaif`s interview on TV, he decides to pursue his dream of becoming a good dancer. Vicky has an elder sister, Kaavya who stands after him in every situation. What happens with his dream is all about the climax?
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kaagti`s script of following dreams is irritating. The only heart-warming thing in the script is brother-sister`s relationship.
Master Naman Jain is brilliant as innocent vicky. Ranveer Shorry does a fine job and wonderfully lived the role of a strict father. Katrina Kaif adds just a star value, nothing more than this.
Zoya Akhtar`s direction is nice. Kiran Giri`s choreography is appealing. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy`s background music is okay.
Anurag Kashyap`s short film tells how fans worship their idols. Vijay (Vineet Kumar Singh) lives in a small town. His father (Sudhir Pandey) sends him to Bombay to meet Amitabh Bachchan to give him a piece of 'Murabba' (Sweet pickle). His father feels that he would stay healthy, if his idol will eat half piece of murabba. Vijay reaches Amitabh`s bunglow in Bombay, but has to face lots of hardships to meet super star. But the turning point comes in back journey, when a jar which contains remaining murabba, destroyed by someone in train. What does Vijay do? Climax gives all the answers.
Anurag Kashyap`s script has some funny and emotional moments. The drama also contains some serious scenes, which are really heart-touching.
Vineet Kumar Singh does a lovely job as Vijay. Sudhir Paandey is okay. Amitabh Bachchan makes a special appearance in his own and personal style.
Anurag Kashyap`s direction is good. Songs could have been much better, but 'Give it up Bachchan' is good. Rajiv Ravi`s cinematography is good and Anupama`s editing could be much sharp.
India is not a country, where these types of short film works a lot. But all these four directors have their selective audience, so it can do better in multiplexes but no fate in single screens or mass ciruits. My star rating is 3/5 for Bombay Talkies.
Review By:
Prince Vij
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