To state that I eat, drink and sleep Bollywood would be putting it up mildly.Bollywood is what revolves in my small brain 24*7 hrs! So being a movie buff I make it a point to catch every second movie irrespective of the fact whether they are crap or classics!
2005 was no different .Having watched every second release of the year I think am perfect to write a review on this topic.Like every years 2005 has had its share of up and downs.As usual the number of downs overshadows the number of ups by big margin .Keenly awaited flicks like* Bluffmaster, Neel and Nikki, Ek Ajnabee, Home Delivery, Dewaane Huye Paagal, Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina, Kyon Ki, Shaadi No.1, Barsaat, Mangal Pandey, Viruddh, Yakeen, Naina, Jo BOle So Nihaal, Main Aisa Hi Hoon, Tango Charlie, Karam, Soch Naa Tha, Bewafaa, Jurm, Shabd, Blackmail, Kisna, INsaan, Elaan and Vaada *sank without a trace.Of course the year has had its share of hits but those were few and far.
But the show must go on.Well that is the formula Bollywood seems to have followed over the year .Here I am going to pen something about those movies which were entertaining, moving and were total paisa vasool! This list is solely my perspective different from than that of universal choice.Some Films listed here are box office duds but still they are hit in my eyes! Ok lets get into the business.
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10.Dus
Dus enters at the number 10 slot.
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Zayed Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Esha Deol, Dia Mirza, Raima Sen, Pankaj Kapur, Jawed Sheikh
Plot
The Anti Terrorist Cell(ATC) gets information about a terrorist threat that’s going to take place in ten days, where more than 25, 000 lives will be lost. The head of the cell(Sunjay Dutt), along with his team(consisting of Abhishek Bachchan, Zayed Khan and Shilpa Shetty), makes it his mission to get to the bottom of it. The problem is that time is running out and so are the clues.
What I liked.
It was such a refreshing change from all those run of the mill Bollywood films with high amount of style quotient, chills thrills, terrific climax and more importantly'Dus Bahane' that became the national anthem of 2005!
Major attraction.
Abhishek Of course.He was absolute delight
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9.Paheli
Paheli occupies the number 9 slot!
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla, Suniel Shetty, Anupam Kher, Amitabh Bachchan [sp. appearance]
plot
The beautiful Rani Mukerji is married to Shah Rukh Khan, a businessman. His greedy father, Anupam Kher, packs him off on a five-year-long business trip the day after the wedding. He does so without consummating the marriage. Soon after, a ghost who’s fallen in love with Rani, takes on her husband’s form and steals her heart. Consternation strikes when the real Shah Rukh returns. Amitabh Bachchan helps solve the paheli(riddle) of who’s the ghost and who’s not. But who will Rani choose?
What I liked
The list is endless.Though I would like to mention the following!
Rajasthan in all its full glory, those breath taking visuals in fact the dry deserts have never looked so sunny.the sarees.the mansions.right down to even the bangles.PAHELI is a colourful affair which is apt and keeping in sync with the film and brilliant performances from SRK and Rani which make it such a delight! A perfect fairy tale.
Major attraction
The film has been sent as India's official entry to Oscar!Need I say more?
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8.Kyon KI.
kyon Ki enters the chart at number 8.
Cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rimi Sen and Om Puri
plot
The film tells us the story of Anand(Salman Khan) who is admitted into a hospital. On record Anand is a convicted killer who lost his mental balance after murdering his girlfriend. The head doctor at the hospital Dr.Khurana(Om Puri) is old fashioned and believes that a mental patient should be treated strictly and not shown any affection or love. Dr. Sunil(Jackie Shroff) is given charge of Anand. Dr. Khuranas daughter Tanvi(Kareena Kapoor) too is a doctor at the hospital and due to personal reasons she hates the number 36 which has gone to Anand. She behaves coldly towards Anand.but why has Anand lost his mental imbalance? What is the reason he killed his girlfriend?
What I liked.
The lump-in-the-throat climax has been expertly handled compensating all other drawbacks!
Major attraction
Salman Khan and songs which are selling like hot cakes!
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7.Sehar
Sehar is at no.7
Cast: Arshad Warsi, Mahima Chaudhary, Pankaj Kapur, Sushant Singh
What it’s about
A cop saga!
What I liked?
The depiction of politician-mafia-police-builder nexus, ISI involvement, internal corruption, encounter killings and above all the widespread use of a new form of technology with which the gangsters are one step ahead of the cops-cellphones, which were eye opener!
Major attraction-
Pankaj Kapoor.An actor to watch!
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6.Iqbal
cast-Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, Shweta Prasad
plot.
The deaf and mute, Iqbal has lived and breathed cricket from the time he was in his mother’s womb .The story is about his struggle to to emerge the triumph for the same!
What I liked?
Simplicity.
Major attraction..
awe-inspiring performances, and stirring background score
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5.Salaam Namaste
cast-Saif Ali, Preity Zinta
What it’s about
Nick aka Nikhil aka Saif-a happy go lucky guy who is a qualified architect by profession but works on Melbourne as a chef in a restaurant called'Nick Of Time'. Nick is a fun loving male who enjoys his freedom.until he meets Amber aka Preity Zinta.And two ended up sharing a same room and everything.!
What I liked?
Feel good factor
Major highlights.
tongue-in-cheek comedy, bright and vibrant characters, the cool n hip attitude of the film!
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