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Khiladi
PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 6:46 am 
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Rohan Sippy's Kuch Naa Kaho hits the marquee on September 5.
Its makers organised a special screening for the film industry and the media at a suburban theatre in Mumbai.

rediff.com spoke to Sukanya Verma, one of the earliest to arrive at the venue:

How was the Kuch Naa Kaho experience?

It's a long story. The movie was supposed to begin at 9.30 pm. But there was this pre-release party before the screening, which was attended by Rohan Sippy, Ramesh Sippy and his wife Kiran Juneja, Zayed Khan, Shahid Kapur, Sanjay Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Amrita Arora and MTV veejay Aditya.

As a result, the show began at 10.30 pm.

Then, after 30 minutes of playing time, the central speaker in the theatre stopped working. So the screening was further delayed by about 40 minutes.

After so many interludes, there was no need for an intermission.

We meant the movie experience.

Oh, it's basically a love story. A tad unusual, though.

Why do you say that?

See, there is this guy called Raj (Abhishek Bachchan), who lives in New York with his doctor mom (Suhasini Muley). Like all moms -- filmi and non-filmi -- she wants her son to find a good girl and settle down.

So Raj doesn't want to tie the knot?

It's not like he has a problem with marriage. But he doesn't really care for the I-will-check-the-girl-out scenario. Can't really blame him. The arranged marriage scene does suck.

The story?

Raj comes to India to attend his cousin's wedding. Raj's uncle (Satish Shah) seizes the opportunity and puts his favourite employee Namrata (Aishwarya Rai) in charge of hunting a perfect bride for his reluctant nephew.

After a hat-trick of misadventures with three wannabes, Raj falls for Namrata.

No offence meant, but any guy would trip for Aishwarya over some available ho-hums.

Why and how does Raj fall in love with Namrata?

Oh, it takes a swish of Namrata's perfectly straightened hair on Raj's cheek. That's enough for Raj's fantasies to take over his otherwise sensible brain.

Then comes the first twist. Namrata belongs to the cannot-be-approached category. She is already married and has a seven-year old son, Adi (Master Parth Dave).

What?

Yeah, turns out Namrata's greedy husband left his pregnant wife in the lurch to run after money.

Who plays her husband?

Sorry, I cannot reveal that one. He is supposedly the surprise of Kuch Naa Kaho. But the minute this character makes his entry, the movie goes downhill.

So what is it you are trying to say?

Well, barring the climax, Kuch Naa Kaho is decent fare.

The movie has some catchy music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The soundtrack evokes more emotion than the script.

If only the dialogues (rather flat fare from Naushil Mehta and Nidhi Tulli) could convey the complexity of the romance.

But there are some genuinely funny moments between Abhishek Bachchan and a bunch of uniformed kids. Also, Abhishek's encounter with his three prospective brides evokes a chuckle or two.

Is Kuch Naa Kaho a mushy romance?

It's not. But the interaction between Raj and Namrata's kid; with Namrata watching them in a hopeful manner is straight out of Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire.

Is the desi Dorothy Boyd -- Renee Zellweger's name in Jerry Maguire for those who don't know -- good?

Aishwarya's Namrata is wimpy. Till the pre-climax, you think she is sensitive and sensible. But once the plot takes a second twist, Namrata turns into a whimpering, stereotyped Bharatiya nari [Indian woman].

By the time she realises it is time to speak up, the dialogues fail her.

How about the acting?

Aishwarya is not very convincing as the mother of a seven year old. Whenever she utters the word beta [son], it takes a moment to register that she is referring to her son. You know what I mean?

But the woman does look ravishing in the song sequences. Especially the title track, in which she prances about in white-and-silver Vikram Phadnis ensembles.

What about Abhishek Bachchan?

Truth is Abhishek is more comfortable with the kids than his heroine. He shares a better rapport with the little boy than with Aishwarya.

Also, he looks different in every frame of the film. Actually, the movie took some time to get ready. So Abhishek looks straight out of his second release, Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya in parts. In others, he looks terribly distressed with dark circles under his eyes... and it's not even a crying scene.

The same goes for Ash as well. She looks positively harried at times.

Is Kuch Naa Kaho worth a watch?

Yes, but try not to looking at Kuch Naa Kaho as Rohan Sippy's debut.

Rohan displays a knack for comic scenes and a trendy presentation. Check out the cool opening credits.

It is an inconsistent entertainer. But it has good music, snazzy camerawork, clean humour and decent performances.

CREDITS
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Satish Shah, Suhasini Muley, Master Parth Dave, Himani Shivpuri, Jaspal Bhatti, Tanaaz Currim
Director: Rohan Sippy
Producer: Ramesh Sippy
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Screenplay: Neeraj Vora
Dialogues: Naushil Mehta, Nidhi Tulli
Cinematography: V Manikandan
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What da ??? Khiladi!!!LOL

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ANOTHER DOOM for Jr:

Kuch Naa Kaho

By Taran Adarsh


There are times when a captivating story gets ruined due to a bungling screenplay. KUCH NAA KAHO is a shining example of a good story that takes off well, gathers momentum after a point, keeps your attention arrested, but starts limping towards the finale.

Raj [Abhishek Bachchan] lives in New York with his mother, Dr. Malhotra [Suhasini Mulay]. There is one issue they can't see eye to eye on: His mother wants him to settle down… Raj won't hear of an arranged marriage.

When Raj visits India for his cousin's wedding, his maternal uncle [Satish Shah] emotionally blackmails him into agreeing to meet some eligible girls. To make matters worse, the person his uncle chooses as the matchmaker and go-between for these meetings is the same person Raj has already antagonised earlier.

That person is Namrata [Aishwarya Rai], an employee of Raj's uncle. After a series of meetings with potential brides, it becomes apparent to Namrata that finding a match for this particular suitor is not only a nightmare, but an exercise in futility.

Gradually, Raj is attracted to Namrata, but there's a hitch…

KUCH NAA KAHO marks the directorial debut of Rohan Sippy, son of the celebrated Ramesh Sippy. In view of the fact, you analyse the flick – the plusses and minuses – with a magnifying glass.

KUCH NAA KAHO has a lot to offer in terms of performances, a twist in the story [pre-interval], an emotion-charged second half [that should appeal to womenfolk] and good visuals.

But it falters terribly in the screenplay department – the lifeline of any film.

To begin with, the film starts off pretty well [special mention must be made of the innovative and stylish titles!], although the goings-on move at a lethargic pace. In terms of story, there's not much happening till fifteen minutes before the interval.

Besides, the first half is extremely lengthy, making you wonder whether the editor had either fallen in love with the product or didn't know what to edit and what to retain.

Ideally, the first half needs to be trimmed by at least 20 minutes. Also, preferably, the interval point should've been when Aishwarya's past is revealed to the viewer. That would've had a stronger impact!

The film gathers pace and gets more interesting in the second half. The light moments in the school are thoroughly enjoyable and the sequences between the Punjabi family [Jaspal Bhatti, Himani Shivpuri] and their kid are sure to appeal to one and all.

Actually, the second half continues to impress you with the change of events, but the moment Arbaaz Khan lands up in the pre-climax, the screenplay flounders. The writing leaves a lot to be desired at this stage. A few questions continue to haunt you even after the show has concluded –

* Despite knowing that Arbaaz had left Aishwarya for another woman, why does Ash [projected as a woman of today!] behave like a meek person when he returns after seven long years? If she could silence him in the end, why couldn't she show him the door when he first came knocking?

* Despite realising that Abhishek and Ash had come close, why does Arbaaz force himself on her? And why does he suddenly prefer to make an exit after Ash's outburst?

Had it not been for the deficiencies in the screenplay, KUCH NAA KAHO would've been a far superior product. There's no denying that debutante Rohan Sippy knows his job. He has handled a few emotional moments with expertise and has also drawn competent performances, besides making every frame look colourful and visually enticing. Even his choice of the subject is good, but he is handicapped by a half-baked screenplay.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is soft and pleasant sounding, but it lacks chartbusting hits that are so vital in a love story. Cinematography is eye-catching. Dialogues are alright.

Abhishek Bachchan looks awkward in a few initial sequences, but looks at ease in others. Appearance-wise, the inconsistencies are far too evident at places. Perhaps, this could be attributed to the fact that the film has taken quite some time to reach the theatres. Yet, he radiates confidence in the latter reels while handling the delicate emotional sequences.

Aishwarya Rai is just about passable. Arbaaz Khan does make his presence felt, although his role needed to be better developed.

Master Parth Dave is simply outstanding, expressing a gamut of expressions effortlessly. Satish Shah, Jaspal Bhatti, Himani Shivpuri, Tanaaz Currim and Suhasini Mule provide able support.

On the whole, KUCH NAA KAHO is appealing, but in parts. At the box-office, the film will find the going tough despite the presence of popular stars and excellent publicity to back it up.

Rating:- * ½.


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Kuch Naa Kaho
KUCH NAA KAHO **1/2

Dir: Rohan Sippy

Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai

Chomping an Italian dish at his New York residence, Raj (Abhishek Bachchan) tells his mother: “Love can’t be ordered or arranged like this meal.” A few reels later, he’s in Mumbai to attend his cousin’s wedding, when his Mamaji (Satish Shah) tries to find a girl.

Rohan Sippy’s Kuch Naa Kaho starts with some fresh and funny moments, as Mamaji asks his employee Namrata (Aishwarya Rai) to accompany Raj to meet some potential brides. In the process, Raj falls for her, only to realise that she has a son, and that her husband had disappeared.

Rohena Gera’s story has relevance in today’s urban setting. It talks about a single mother falling in love again, and whether a deprived child can find a father in someone else. The movie tries to balance the serious with the comic, but after a point, Sippy gets trapped by unwanted commercial cinema elements, and things become too predictable.

Here, Raj is someone who despises arranged marriage. When Namrata takes him to meet potential brides, he turns them off by pretending to be a weirdo. Soon, he discovers that he’s in love with Namrata, and by coincidence, her son Adi (Parth Dave) becomes friendly with him.

Though the film addresses contemporary relationships, the second half could have been more hard-hitting, and the mother-son relationship more touching.

A sequence when Raj and Namrata slip down a watery path is too far-fetched, and the return of her husband (guess who!) lacks drama. Though Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s songs suit the film, what’s missing is an out-and-out musical winner.

For a debut, Sippy shows a certain sincerity in telling a plausible tale. What’s also welcome is that he steers clear of his father Ramesh Sippy’s style (though there are times when he veers towards the Chopra-Johar mould). Among the highlights, the credits are announced in a rather creative manner, and V Manikandan’s cinematography is appealing.

If anything, Abhishek stands out, displaying good timing and maturity.

Jaspal Bhatti and Himani Shivpuri provide a spontaneous dose of comedy.

Sadly, Parth Dave’s role as the child is too mechanical, and fails to move you. As for Aishwarya, we suggest that she watch Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 21 times, and get rid of those same three expressions we’ve been suffering after that film.


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What da ??? Khiladi!!!LOL

watch out miyan!!you are in a USED territory:

http://www.zulm.net/cgi-bin....;t=6173

oops! sorry dude!
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