Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

By Taran Adarsh, July 28th, 2004 - 1630 hrs IST
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David Dhawan - the name brings back memories of blockbusters such as AANKHEN, BADE MIYAN CHOTE MIYAN, BIWI NO. 1, BOL RADHA BOL, COOLIE NO. 1, HASEENA MAAN JAAYEGI, HERO NO. 1, JUDWAA, JODI NO. 1, RAJA BABU, SWARG, SHOLA AUR SHABNAM and SAAJAN CHALE SASURAL.

Naturally, with such titles to your credit, you expect the ultimate in entertainment from the badshaah of non-stop entertainment. And with a dream cast like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, the expectations from MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, multiply manifold.

A few questions cross your mind as you amble into the theatre to watch the most awaited marriage of the season -


Will MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI meet the gargantuan expectations?


Will the chemistry between Salman and Akshay - who have been teamed for the very first time - be electrifying? If yes, who'd steal the show?
Let's take the questions one by one -


MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI falls in the same league as David Dhawan's earlier films. The focus is to entertain, not enlighten or educate. Where logic takes a backseat and all that matters is two-and-a-half hours of pure, unadulterated entertainment. In that respect, MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI scores. Leave behind your thinking caps at home before watching this movie and you'll enjoy this joy ride all the more!


The on-screen chemistry between Sanjay Dutt and Govinda in David Dhawan's earlier films was exceptional and this time, in MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI, the camaraderie is simply amazing. In fact, the film would've fallen flat on its face had the two actors not been able to compliment each other in this story of one-upmanship.

As for who's better of the two, read that in a few paras below.

When Samir [Salman Khan] falls head over heels in love with lovely Rani [Priyanka Chopra], little does he know that his happiness will soon be sabotaged.

And the culprit is none other than Sunny [Akshay Kumar], with whom Samir shares his room and who has fallen for Rani's charms as well.

The two Romeos try desperate measures to win their lady love. As luck would have it, whatever right Samir tries to attempt goes spectacularly wrong, while Sunny emerges trumps!

Adding to the mayhem are Rani's disciplinarian army officer father [Amrish Puri] and Samir's astrologer friend [Rajpal Yadav].

MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI falls in the same genre as David Dhawan's Anil - Govinda starrer DEEWANA MASTANA. The game of one-upmanship, which was the premise of that film, is precisely the essence of MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI as well.

MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI has its share of sprightly moments. The stage is set at the very start of the film, when Salman bumps into an astrologer [Rajpal Yadav] as he arrives in Goa to start life afresh.

But the film actually takes off when Akshay lands up at the house and starts sharing the room with Salman. In fact, Akshay's introduction in the story only elevates things and the cat and mouse game that the two actors indulge in subsequently is simply howlarious!

The two Romeos' interaction with Amrish Puri specifically is amongst the high points of the enterprise. And the strategies Akshay adopts to outsmart Salman may seem asinine, but are amusing nonetheless.

The post-interval portions move at an equally brisk pace, not giving the viewer time to blink an eyelid. The climax - when Salman expresses his love for Priyanka on a cricket pitch - is truly different. And the presence of cricketers will only catch the viewers unaware, with Navjot Singh Sidhu's expert comments in English bringing the house down.

As to who gets the girl in the end, it wouldn't be fair to reveal it here!

David Dhawan is known for his kind of movies and the masala that MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI offers is enough to satiate the appetite of those looking for masala entertainment. Stylishly shot at some panoramic locales of Mauritius, with no double entendres, the film proves yet again that only David can pull off such stories without the cinegoer feeling cheated by an obscure plot. The film has a very youth-oriented feel, starting with the BAYWATCH-like portions [prime bodies on beaches] in the initial reels, which is what appeals in today's times.

Anees Bazmee's script is a prime example of make-believe, escapist cinema. Though the film has its share of interesting moments, the pace slackens slightly towards the post-interval portions because the game of one-upmanship starts stagnating after a point. But the climax elevates the film yet again. Slight trimming in the second half will only help.

Sanjay F. Gupta's cinematography is outstanding. Though a number of films have been shot in Mauritius, Gupta's lens captures the place so magnificently that it looks like a fresh locale completely.

Rumi Jaffrey's dialogues are in keeping with the mood of the film. A film like this relies on wit and humour and Rumi's one-liners are thoroughly enjoyable. Action scenes [Mahendra Verma] are first-rate.

Sajid-Wajid's musical score is rich enough. 'Rab Kare', 'Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din', 'Laal Dupatta' and the title track are gems and the choreography of each track [Farah Khan] deserves distinction marks.

Of the cast, it's indeed difficult to say who'd walk away with ceetees and taalis at the conclusion of the show. Salman Khan, playing a goodie-goodie guy, enacts his part with gusto. Not only does the actor look dashing [a compliment he has learnt to live with!], the ease with which he handles the comic portions is incredible. In moments when Akshay actually downplays his deeds in the movie, your heart goes out to Salman and that's only because of the effective portrayal.

Akshay Kumar is a revelation. He has attempted comedy twice in the past - MR. AND MRS. KHILADI and KHAKEE - and he got his share of acclaim in both. With MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI, he surpasses his previous work. His timing is fantastic and the conviction with which he carries off the evil streak in his personality is bound to be talked-about in days to come.

Priyanka Chopra gives an equally good account of herself. Though the role doesn't really demand histrionics, the pretty lass carries off her part effortlessly. Also, she pairs off very well with both Salman and Akshay.

Amrish Puri is excellent. His sequences with Salman - right from the time when Salman slaps him at the start of the film, to the finale on the cricket pitch - are sure to keep you in splits. Rajpal Yadav [in a double role] is excellent as the astrologer, though he doesn't get much scope in the other role [member of the Eagle gang]. Kader Khan's character will be liked by the masses. Shashikala is alright. Satish Shah and Vindu are adequate.

Amrita Arora [sp. app.] is noticeable. Shefali Jariwala ['Kaanta Laga'] is appealing in a small role.

On the whole, MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI is an apt example of escapist cinema that transports you to a world of make-believe. Rich in face-value with light moments aplenty, the film has all it takes to woo the masses. At the box-office, the film will take a historic start, setting new box-office records in days to come.

Rating:- * * * *.

SUPER DUPER HIT!!CHEY!! ????
MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI (2004)

Release Date: July 28, 2004
Starring: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Amrish Puri
Director: David Dhawan
Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
Music: Sajid-Wajid

RS RATING: 7/10

Background:
David Dhawan has been known as the king of comedy. But of late, he has not been able to provide hits. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi may just change that story.

Synopsis:
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi is an apt example of how a filmmaker can make a film with a just above average script... Borrowing a lot of stories from here and there... including Lagaan and Deewana Mastana... David Dhawan comes up with a breathtaking comedy... a film set in Goa... but shot in Mumbai's Filmcity and Mauritius.

Sameer (Salman Khan) comes to Goa after a troubled past to start life anew and falls madly in love with Rani (Priyanka Chopra). Sameer meets Raj in Goa who advises him on how to go about his life. Having a bad past... Sameer decides to learn a few things from Raj. He gets a room in Goa... and Sunny (Akshay Kumar) comes into his room and life as well.

Rani is however confused as to whose love she should reciprocate to... because Sunny turns out to be his biggest enemy as he is also trying to woo Rani. Every step Sameer takes to do good is sabotaged by Sunny. Sunny is also into a few wrong doings and Sameer is shown as the culprit. Sameer's good deeds flop as Sunny's evil deeds work. Sameer even tries to rob Rani's pet dog and puts the blame on Sameer - a premise that reminds you of Deewana Mastana or Tom and Jerry to be precise.

Rani's father Colonel Dugraj Singh (Amrish Puri) also wants to make sure that his daughter gets married to the right person and is suspicious of everyone.

Rajpal Yadav in a double role as Raj and Paul adds a lot of fun and mirth as an astrologer and the head of the Eagle Gang respectively.

The fun continues till the climax in the much hyped cricket match... where Sameer proposes to Rani. Rani listens to her heart...

Critique:
Salman Khan, with his hair extensions in the film, outshines everyone. He is nothing short of brilliant. Akshay Kumar is very good with his comedy. He has worked before in Mr and Mrs Khiladi with David Dhawan and he shows his ability to do all kinds of roles. Amrish Puri impresses as well as does Rajpal Yadav. Priyanka Chopra does not have much to do, but impresses nevertheless.

Shots on the beach add a lot of glamour value to the film... likewise the presence of Amrita Arora and Shefali Jariwala – the Kanata Laga girl in the film. The camerawork takes the film to great heights.

The cricket match is a highlight of the film. Sanjay F Gupta who directed the Kambhakt Ishq song in the film Pyaar Tue Kya Kiya has taken cinematography to great heights. Even a scene where Salman Khan fights like Keanu Reeves did, with six Akshay Kumars.

Anees Bazmee has scripted this film instead of Rumi Jaffrey who just handles the dialogues for David Dhawan in this film. Rumi who is known as David's alter ego does very well in the film with his witty one-liners. In fact the interactions between Salman Khan and Amrish Puri are heightened because of these dialogues.

Farah Khan's choreography as well as Sajid Wajid's music is noteworthy.

Conclusion:
The film may run riot and is nothing short of an entertainer... but keep your brains at home.

Reviewed by: Qamar Zaman

arsh bhai hit chey

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'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' is another 'Main Hoon Na'

Sukanya Verma | July 30, 2004 18:51 IST


Hurray! Bollywood has discovered a new brand of filmmaking. This genre takes a little bit of everything from east, west, south, and north and spruces it up with its own inimitable touch of spunky masala. And its intentions are almost always of the do-not-take-us-seriously kind.

Cynical critic: Ha! Another Main Hoon Na!

Pretty much! Mujhse Shaadi Karogi is an extension of the 'spoof' genre. It doesn't let you get too involved. You don't have to be committed to any protagonist. You don't even have to connect to any situation. You just retire in your chair, gobble those crunchy popcorns, and get what you paid for: entertainment!

Cynical critic: Oh, like those funny VJ Cyrus Broacha shows on MTV?



Not really. Those are best enjoyed on the idiot box. This is the big screen. Everything has to be larger than life. Like the story of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi is set in Goa. But no scene is shot in the province of beaches. It's all Mauritius and Dubai.

Cynical critic: Big deal. As if Sanjay Leela Bhansali shot Devdas in Bengal. It was all in Mumbai's Film City, remember?

True. And I don't want to start a debate on geographical accuracy. Mauritius or Dubai, the film is vibrantly shot (by Sanjay F Gupta). The beaches look stunning. The screen is consistently filled with colourful clothes and characters.

Cynical critic: Colourful or insane characters? I cannot imagine a normal guy in a David Dhawan film.

In that case, you won't be disappointed. Here, you have a retired colonel (Amrish Puri) who is obsessed with his pug, Tommy. His wife (Supriya Karnik) sports a hairstyle like that of the model in George Michael's music video of Father Figure. And their fashion (read: bikini) designer daughter Rani (Priyanka Chopra) loves to do the 'Full Monty' on her balcony, much to the neighbours' delight.

Oh yes, the neighbours are as nutty. A motley crew of oldies (from the Fevicol commercial) are the first to react every time the colonel has an accident. Then there is the landlord with the varying disability. One day he is blind, on others he is deaf or mute.

Cynical critic: I can bet a million dollars it is Kader Khan.

Bull's eye! There is a pair of crazy twins (Rajpal Yadav) too. One is an astrology freak. The other is straight out of Mansoor Khan's Josh. He dresses up like Shah Rukh Khan's character in the film and rides about the lanes of Goa with his gang, intentionally called The Eagles.

Cynical critic: You think SRK is any better? Remember how he makes fun of the hairstyles in Dil Chahta Hai in Kal Ho Naa Ho?

Let's not get into that. So, where was I? Crazy characters, right? Who's left? The heroes, yes. Let's start with Sameer (Salman Khan). He leaves Mumbai and comes to Goa to nurse his broken heart and control his bad temper. He works at a beach house as manager cum lifeguard. Sameer is a fine guy. But every time he tries to get Rani's attention, it's a disaster.

To make matters worse, his unbelievably sleazy, roguish, manipulative roommate Sunny (Akshay Kumar) enters the picture. Sunny also has a theme number 'Wicked Sunny. He'll kill for money', which plays in the background whenever he appears.

Both Sameer and Sunny woo Rani. While Sameer ends up trying too hard, Sunny gets away with his high-handed tricks.

Cynical critic: What's new? David Dhawan already tried this storyline in his earlier comedy, Deewana Mastana.

Agreed. But did Deewana Mastana have one Govinda fighting multiple Anil Kapoors?

Cynical critic: No, The Matrix Reloaded did. It had Keanu Reeves fighting innumerable Agent Smith clones. Boy! That was something.

Yeah, so that's where the makers got the idea. There are echoes of Sai Paranjpye's Katha and Peter Segal's Anger Management. Here and there you are reminded of Baywatch, Chashme Bhadoor, Never Been Kissed, Andaz Apna Apna and Hera Pheri too.

Cynical critic: Originality was never a virtue in Bollywood.

Look at Mujhse Shaadi Karogi as a package deal. You get to see ramp shows, Matrix-style action, Tom and Jerry-like bantering, a desi Baywatch, vivaciously choreographed (by Farah Khan) songs and dances.

Cynical critic: Channel surfing on television is no different.

Beat this. A cricket match with Irfan Pathan, Mohammed Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Parthiv Patel, and Ashish Nehra replete with Navjot Singh Sidhu's metaphor-infested commentary and Kapil Dev's verbal bhangra in Punjabi. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi has all this.

Cynical critic: Well, I hate to admit it, but I am intrigued.

You will also enjoy the camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. Both actors share good comic timing. Though they have played these characters before. Akshay played the guy who gives Suniel Shetty a hard time in Hera Pheri. Salman was at Aamir Khan's receiving end in Andaz Apna Apna. But it is Akshay and Salman's refreshing chemistry that makes the humour click.

There is one more actor who deserves special mention.

Cynical critic: Priyanka Chopra?

No. She is average. She doesn't show any flair for comedy. She only lends glamour to Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

Cynical critic: Well?

It's Amrish Puri. He rocks in the scene where he groans for his missing Tommy. The scenes where he curses Sameer after every accident are also hilarious.

Cynical critic: Oh well, why don't you simply say you liked the film?

Sure. It's a screwball comedy with gorgeous visuals, crisp editing, and fine performances. David Dhawan gets it right.

Cynical critic: What the heck! I'll see it anyway!

Thats what I meant!! GOOD TO SEE U BUFF!!

if u have seen SHREK 2 that also uses same formula for GAGS!

'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' - Total Paisa Vasool!
By Prema K. ©2004 Bollyvista.com


Credits
Producer/s: Sajid Nadiadwala
Director: David Dhawan
Cast: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Rajpal Yadav, Satish Shah, Amrish Puri
Music: Sajid Wajid and Anu Malik
Lyrics: Jalees Sherwani and Arun Bhairav


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If memories of David Dhawan's previous flick still haunt you and you are worried about witnessing some cheap brand of humour again, then dispel the thought! Surprisingly, 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' has no cheap stuff at all! It is a wholesome entertainer that will have the audience laughing uncontrollably in most parts. Besides a truly funny story line and screenplay, what goes in the favour of the film is the casting, particularly Salman Khan (Samir) and Akshay Kumar (Sunny). Their chemistry is amazing and it works like dynamite. If Salman charms the audience right from the first frame then the film is elevated with Akshay's entry into the frame. Who steals the show? To be fair to both, each has done justice to his role but Akshay might score a few extra points. While Salman is a sober guy who means no harm to anyone, Akshay is wicked. His character will go down well with teenagers as well as guys. They will easily relate to him.

Now for the story. Samir falls head over heels in love with Rani (Priyanka Chopra), a budding fashion designer. But surprisingly she is more into exercising and striking poses in her balcony or terrace. Anyway, coming back to the Samir-Rani romance, Samir faces rough weather right from day one. Every time he tries to do something, things go wrong for him and he ends up inviting Rani and her father's wrath. Aiding him at every step is his astrologer friend (Rajpal Yadav). To make matters worse, Sunny (Akshay Kumar) walks into his life. Sunny leaves no stone unturned to woo Rani, and manages to woo not just her but her father (Amrish Puri) too. Samir and Sunny's interactions with Amrish Puri are hilarious. Sunny cuts Samir at every step and makes life miserable for him. Things come to a point where Rani starts hating Samir and never wants to meet him ever again. It is a game of one-upmanship like one of David's earlier films, 'Deewana Mastana'. So who finally gets her? For that you have to watch the film, and believe me, it is really worth it. At one point after the interval, the film tends to slacken a bit but is revved up with a climax shot on a cricket ground. Cricket fans will be delighted to watch some of their favourites on the big screen. Navjot Singh Sidhu's expert comments in English will have the cinema halls ringing with laughter.

Sanjay F. Gupta's cinematography is excellent. The dialogues are witty and humorous. Sajid-Wajid's musical score is good, especially 'Mujse Shaadi Karogi', 'Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din', and 'Laal Dupatta'. But a couple of the songs could have been done away with. Good performances. Akshay proves once more that he is excellent at comedy. Salman handles his part well. Priyanka Chopra looks good and enacts her part well. Shefali Jariwala, the 'Kaanta Laga' girl is a little surprise package in the film and is good. The film has had a bumper opening and will surely live up to the hype it has created. 'Total Paisa Vasool' stuff and a hardcore entertainer that just cannot fail after all those war and cop films.

*poor; **average; ***good; ****very good; *****excellent

* * * * (FOUR STARS)

Okay, in Deewana Mastana
Salman Khan came and sabotaged Govinda & Anil Kapoor

So who is the "lucky" guy that sabotages these two "Romeo's" ?

Should I disclose? i dont want to!!

Read at ur own RISK:

Who will get PRIYANKA?

http://www.bollyvista.com/article/a/32/3092

damm it, yahan bhi woh baazi maar liya !

Na miyan POOR CHAP AISH HAAR GAYA! in HDDCS and for thereafter!

thanks arsh bhai...... just been busy moving etc so couldnt log on much!

yaar is thread pe koi spoiler alert lagao....... yahan pe to bina reveal kiye hi bahut kucch reveal kar diya.......!!! suspense kharab ho gaya!! lol

anyway i hope to see this movie this weekend......

Yaar bola look at your own risk!! But still, in this kinda film, nothing lost!

Indolink:
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
Director: David Dhawan
Starring: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Amrish Puri, Kader Khan, Satish Shah, Shashikala, Rajpal Yadav
Music:Sajid - Wajid and Anu Malik
Lyrics: Jalees Sherwani and Arun Bhairav

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Genre: Comedy Drama
Recommended Audience: General
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Released on: July 30, 2004
Reviewed by: Abid
Reviewer's Rating: 7.5 out of 10
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´Mujhse Shaadi Karogi´ was an acid test for David Dhawan. For one, he has not been in top form as of late and also, it paired up two of the most consistent openers at the box-office Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar for the first team, having the whole industry waiting to see what the outcome would be. That outcome is pleasurable and a refreshing change in Bollywood.

The movie begins by establishing the character of Sameer (Salman Khan) as a person with uncontrollable temper and fists, a weakness that makes him lose his girlfriend Amrita Arora to another man.

Sameer decides to start life afresh and after promising his mother Shashikla that he won´t lose his temper again, lands up in Goa an takes up a job as a resort manager.

Sameer falls in love again this time with Rani (Priyanka Chopra) but he is met with trouble when before anything can begin, her father (Amrish Puri), a retired army officer shows up. Thereafter many other things come in his way all resulting in creating a bad impression of Sameer in the eyes of Rani´s father, a situation that even Sameer´s astrologer panditji friend (Rajpal Yadav) cannot improve.


The movie takes a monotonus course and just as one starts thinking that Dhawan has lost it enters Sunny (Akshay Kumar). Thereafter, the movie is transformed to a different plane altogether as evil personified Sunny, not only manages to end up sharing the same room as Sameer but adds to Sameer´s miseries by manipulating all his good deeds to his advantage and making Sameer a bigger villain than before.

The unexpected and unique climax follows and the audience is pleasantly surprised at the turn of events and revelations with a fitting finale is another version of the title song that brings the house down.

´Mujhse Shaadi Karogi´ is pure entertainment that is high on production value. Sanjay Gupta´s camera work, Farah Khan´s choreography and the two most important factors -David Dhawan´s direction (that is the best since ´Bade Miyan Chote Miyan´) and Akshay-Salman´s amazing chemistry.

Salman is in top form but it is Akshay Kumar who springs a surprise with an amazing performance in front of a seasoned actor like Salman. Priyanka is adequate, Amrish Puri is hilarious and Rajpal Yadav is excellent. Kader Khan as Akshay-Salman´s landlord dissapoints as age has finally caught up on him. The presence of top ex and present cricketers like Kapil, Sidhu, Srinath, Harbhajan Pathan, Kaif, Nehra and baby Parthiv is a plesant surprise for the audience.

Amongst the songs ´Jeene Ke Hain Char Din´, ´Rab Kare´ , ´Aaja Soniye´, ´Lal Dupatta´ and ´Mujhse Shaadi Karogi´ all come out well and look well as parts of the movie. Only ´Kar Doon Kamal´ should be trimmed immediately.

Highlight´s of the movie include Salman´s fight sequence with more than 5 Akshay´s, Akshay Kumar´s hilarious rendition of ´Kanta Laga´ with the lady herself. Salman´s climax speech and another version of the title song at the end.

While the opening of ´Mujhse Shaad Karogi´ has been extra ordinary and will sustain for sure till the weekend, being an expensive movie (especially in Bombay) it has to hold for at least ten days to two weeks and that is what will determine its outcome. If the audience accept the ´different´ cricket pitch climax there will be reason for Sajid and his team to celebrate. If we have to give our prediction than ´Mujhse Shaadi Karogi´ is a sure success at the box-office as it is good escapist cinema which will appeal to both mass and class audience . How big or small only time will tell. However, people who want logic in every sequence and want their cinema to be prim and proper rather than entertaining should keep away.





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** If NON SENSE cinema like MHN can CREATE history!! then why not MSK, atleast in INDIA! Salman is a sure SELL in UK too, where YHJ was HIT too!!

US,,might be not that patronizing, where all CRAP with SRK/YRF/JOHAR sells only!

ok just had the "dis-privlege" to watch this pile of crap at the cinema.. have to say though it has to be one of the worst ever movies I have ever seen.. awful storyline, awful acting, and most of all annoying dialogues which dont even make sense... seriously, u have to be on smack or suffering from dementia to enjoy this... David Dhawan has to be the worst director in the world, and this movie is a prime example...

Save your money and stay at home and watch coronation street...

AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL MOVIE... It was torture....

BTW its a remake of Anger Management.... cant beleive the indian cricketers even decided on playing cameos.. chamchay saale!!

Faddy Yaar!! It must be WORSE THAN YAADEIN! I guess!! Thats Why u r so pissed off!!

I was same when I watched ASAMBHAV last week!!

I cant believe bro, after years!! that u liked Yaadein, Man!! What were u smokin bro!!? LOL

ok i had to accidently sit down and watch Yaadein with the family a few months ago and I ahve to say it did make me cringe.. u know what it was, when i watched it at the cinema at the time of the release, i was going through a particular rough patch of my life, and I could relate quite a lot to the movie... but looking back at it now, i thought what the heck.. the crocodile sequence is awful.. but have to say the DVD has got an excellent soundtrack...

I have honestly lost all interest in bollywood movies.. i think ive only enjoyed two movies this year, Dev and Hum Tum.... the rest are a waste of time.. cant believe i was 3 hours of my time watching such trash!! I normally end up getting fooled by the fit birds showing some skin in the trailers... thats why i watch such crap movies....

mixed reactions?????



BOX OFFICE UPDATE-31st July 15.00 IST

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi takes the best initial of the year all over India.But the reports are mixed and the film will need 2/3 good weeks all over to recover costs as the film has fetched the highest prices in most circuits this year.The test will come on Monday but early reports suggest that Salman Khan fans are not taking a liking to the film as Akshay Kumar totally dominates proceedings.Taking into account the extraordinary initial the film should be safe but only time will tell if it can earn.

Julie does very well and will recover its total costs in just 10 days.Asambhav sold very cheap for a big film is still a big loser for all concerned.Gayab is another flop from the Ram Gopal Verma camp.Garv is a success in the interiors but poor in metroes.

FIRST DAY INITIAL ALL INDIA AVERAGE

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 95[/url]

NOW THE BAD ONE:


DAVID & SALMAN AGAIN BUT WITHOUT MAGIC

By Pankaj S

Critic's I-view

When Salman Khan delivered his third successive 'Garv' a fortnight back, people looked at him as the savior of the box office. This time again every one hoped that Salman would bring good luck to their cash resisters in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. In this film, Salman teams up with the so-called king of comedies, David Dhawan who once ruled the box office with hit after hit. But, once David fell apart with Govinda, neither of them could recreate the magic again. David gave a number of flops and then went in hibernation only to resurrect with this new film released this week 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' with producer Saajid Nadiadwala who has made hits like 'Jeet', 'Judwa' and 'Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega'.


In 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', Saajid and David have tried to rework on Govinda- Anil Kapoor starrer 'Deewana Mastana' and Raj Kumar Santoshi's 'Andaz Apna Apna', both mega hits. 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' has Salman Khan once again playing a guy whom luck does not favor a bit, and there are Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra both needing a hit desperately. 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' incidentally was supposed to be the title of film that was later changed to 'Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai' (Anil and Aishwarya starrer), a remake of south film 'Pelichuskandam', meaning 'will you marry me'? Its makers promised that it is a laugh riot.



Sameer (Salman Khan) who is an angry man since birth moves to Goa after a break with his ladylove (Amrita Arora). He promises to his grandmother not to fight any one again and his new job brings him to Goa as a lifeguard. He meets Rani (Priyanka Chopra) here and instantly falls in love with her. He lives opposite her home and tries a lot to woo her father (Amrish Puri) too. But every time he attempts to impress her father something or other goes wrong and upsets Rani's father. While things do not turn the Sameer way, another problem lands in the form of Sunny (Akshay Kumar) who is not only Sameer's room partner but is also in love with Rani. Each of the two boys tries to outdo the other and win the heart of Rani. But things do not go the way Sameer had thought and finally he decides to leave the place forever. A lot of stupidity goes on during the movie and David Dhawan tries almost every formula from his old films to keep the attention of viewers intact. There are vamps, comedians, fights, special effects and drama too to make the film a masala film, but while all the ingredients are there, the recipe is not just right.



It comes as a shock that a master like David Dhawan is now no more a good selector of his stories. The story line that he works upon in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' is very stale and people have seen things like this too many times. It worked in 'Deewana Mastana' because of Govinda's timing whereas both Salman and Akshay Kumar do not have that perfect time when it comes to comedy. People are well prepared for stupidity in a David Dhawan film, but that also should have some link to each other. Here, what Salman Khan does is not comedy. He goes around making fool of himself and potraying a character that would have been just fit for him. He does look smart in his changed hairstyle and bright color costumes but the role required much more meat.



As Sameer, his role is not smartly carved. Even the case of Akshay Kumar is not very different because his role does not gel with Salman's character. His intentions are clear but his gimmicks do not evoke laughter. Priyanka Chopra looks pretty once again and she is improving her acting in each film but her role in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' is not involved with what's happening on the screen. She is the cause of the fight yet her character looks very aloof in the film. Most of the song sequences are in dreams and those too hamper the overall impact a lot.


David Dhawan has relied too much on his writers, Anees Bazmee and Rumi Jaffery and they have let him down. Anees' scene creation is below average and Rumi's dialogues have no novelty. Both of them have created so many side characters in the story line, but none of them helps in story progression. Amrish Puri plays a retired army officer, Kader Khan plays a landlord, Rajpal Yadav does a double role for the first time in his career as Pandit and Rowdy, Satish Shah plays the sleepy security guard and, Upasana Singh plays the sex- hungry wife and above all Shashikala plays Salman's grandmother. This strong team of character artistes could have made the film a solid one but unluckily none of them helps in building the tempo. And, as if this was not much David Dhawan sets his climax in a cricket stadium and ropes in Kapil Dev, Parthiv Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Mohammed Kaif and Ashish Nehra to be part of it. But gimmicks do not work if the film does not have a strong story line.



'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' is an average film with a heavy dose of song and sequences. Sanjay F. Gupta doing his second film as a cinematographer after 'Qayamat' has made every person and place look attractive. He gets full marks and so do the choreographers Ganesh Acharya and Saroj Khan. Technically, the film is very brilliant but the overall result is like a beautiful body without a soul. The film has opened to full houses thanks to crowd pulling strength of none other than Salman Khan, but as the initial rush settles down the film will see a sharp decline in collections post-Sunday. And, that is not a happy sign for trade and film both. Salman Khan's five more films are slated over next few months and if they too fall short of expectations, his career once again will be in doldrums at least as an actor.

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