The soundtrack was meant to have released on the 15th, has anybody managed to get hold of a copy yet?

I saw the original Surya version. It had the type of climax I myself enjoy and I think it will be great to see Aamir in it.

Taran Adarsh’s Review
The wait is finally over! An Aamir Khan film is nothing short of an event. The supremely talented actor acts in one film a year and no two films are ever identical in terms of plotline. No wonder then that you await an Aamir starrer with bated breath.

GHAJINI, the Tamil version, has been a massive hit and so was its dubbed Telugu version. Will the Hindi adaptation live up to the humungous expectations? The hype is unmatched and you expect no less than a present-day masterpiece.
Now the good news: GHAJINI demonstrates how strong film-making can enhance and elevate an already solid concept.

GHAJINI is a revenge saga, one ingredient that has been the staple diet of Hindi films since time immemorial. It is a powerful film. It has the power to sweep you off your feet from the word 'go'. It has a riveting story, which has been told with flourish by director A.R. Murugadoss. And, of course, it has a knockout performance by Aamir Khan. If at all there's a shred of doubt whether Aamir is The Best in the business, all you've got to do is check out GHAJINI.
Flaws any? Running time [almost 3 hours]? Not at all! There's so much happening in every scene and the screenplay is so gripping that you don't feel the need to look at the auditorium ceiling or at your watch at brief intervals. You aren't restless. As moviegoers, we've watched countless good versus evil fares over the years and although GHAJINI belongs to the same family, not once does it take the beaten track. The story has been told differently and most importantly, the story offers so many twists-n-turns that you just can't guess what would unfold next.

Is it violent? It is, at times, but the violence here is justified. In fact, every time the protagonist bashes up the evil-doers, you clap and root for him. The climax is jaw-dropping -- dissimilar from the original, but it's an out of the world experience nonetheless.

To sum up, GHAJINI is commercial Hindi cinema at its best. The film has 'Hit' written all over it. Let me put it this way: Cancel whatever you're doing today and go watch GHAJINI instead.

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Aamir Khan is suffering from acute short-term memory loss set off by the violent murder of his girlfriend Asin. He's got to work around this handicap, but with methodical and meticulous determination. Aamir etches a path of clues that lead him on his road.

To aid him in his quest, he carries around a sheaf of Polaroids and when he is really sure of a piece of information, he has it tattooed on his body, which stands in for the damaged part of his mind. His indelibly marked torso is the repository of his grief, his rage and his reason to go on living.

Any more revelation would do gross injustice to the film and to its viewer.

First things first! GHAJINI is not MEMENTO. There're minor similarities, but GHAJINI takes a completely different route to tell its story. Director A.R. Murugadoss tells this one differently. It starts off with what happens in the past, comes to the present-day, goes back in time again and returns to the contemporary again. This is a breathless, exciting story, heart-breaking and exhilarating at the same time.

Hindi movies have often depicted people suffering from amnesia/memory loss, but GHAJINI is poles apart because the protagonist recalls events only for 15 minutes. The story is its USP, without a doubt. But what adds sheen and glory to the story is Aamir's portrayal of a man suffering from short-term memory loss. Aamir hardly speaks. In fact, the leading lady [Asin] speaks more than Aamir in the film. But Aamir speaks volumes with his eyes, he conveys whatever has to be conveyed through his body language, he says it all with his facial expressions and that only makes GHAJINI a memorable, never-seen-before experience.

Director A.R. Murugadoss deserves brownie points for not just coming up with an interesting story, but also presenting it [refreshingly] differently. The storyteller balances the light moments and the ones demanding intensity with expertise. There's dum in every sequence. Even if the director has to depict violence, he doesn't resort to blood-n-gore or knives-swords-pistols for effect.

A.R. Rahman's music is top notch. At least three numbers have the unmistakable stamp of a genius -- 'Guzarish', 'Behka' and 'Kaise Mujhe'. Ravi Chandran's cinematography is stunning. The film bears a stylish look all through. The action sequences are brilliantly executed. The Hindi moviegoers haven't seen such scenes ever.

Aamir delivers his career-best performance. In the first place, it requires courage and maturity to name the film after the villain. Knowing how egoistic our stars are, something like this is next to impossible in Hindi films.

A lot has been said and written about the GHAJINI look -- Aamir's hairstyle and his dream physique. It's awe-inspiring and if more and more people adopt the 'Aamir look' or hit the gym, it would be courtesy the actor.

As far as his acting is concerned, he's natural as the tycoon, but like a wounded, ferocious tiger when he goes on an avenging spree.

Without doubt, it's a concentrated, layered performance. He acts with his entire being. His body movement, the details of his performance, everything rings true. He is both vulnerable and hard. The pain in his face when he can't remember, is palpable. It's not only the plot that carries GHAJINI. It's also the mood and the expression on Aamir's face that makes GHAJINI a treat.
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Asin is fabulous. To share the screen space with an actor of the stature of Aamir Khan and yet remain in your memory even after the show has ended is no cakewalk. She looks fresh and photogenic and acts her part brilliantly. Pradeep Rawat, the villain, is first-rate. Jiah Khan impresses, especially in the sequence when Aamir follows her to a shopping mall.

On the whole, GHAJINI is a winner all the way. The film will set new records and has the merits to emerge one of the biggest Hits of all times. The weekend business should be historic, the Week 1 business should be unparalleled, the lifetime gross should be amongst the biggest of all times. In short, GHAJINI has 'Blockbuster' written all over it

- Done (NewDeep)

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Madras High Court stays worldwide release of Ghajini
Tuesday, 23 December , 2008, 20:41

Chennai/Mumbai: The much-awaited release of Aamir Khan-starrer Hindi film Ghajini has been nixed with the Madras High Court on Tuesday staying its worldwide screening on Thursday after the producers of the Tamil film on which it is based filed objections.

Film industry circles say an amount of at least Rs.1.2 billion was riding on the Aamir Khan film.

Justice P R Shivakumar granted the stay after A Chandrasekaran, the producer of the original Tamil film of the same name, filed a suit claiming that the producers of the Hindi remake had "fabricated documents to claim ownership over the remake rights".

Appearing for the respondents Geetha Arts and Ghajini director A R Murugadoss, advocates Shivaraman and Anbumani told the court that it would be impossible to convey the court ruling the world over where the prints have been delivered.

On this, Justice P R Shivakumar observed: "We will record this plea. However, we are staying the release of the film worldwide."

"To whomsoever the first respondent (Geetha Arts) has delivered the prints, it is for the first respondent to communicate by the fastest media that the film should not be released and comply with the (court's) order."

Senior counsel A R L Sundaresan, who appeared for the petitioner, said: "The judge has accepted our plea that Geetha Arts and director A R Murugadoss had fabricated documents to claim ownership over the remake rights of the movie Ghajini, which our clients had not assigned at all."

"Our matter is not connected to any other matter in any other court," he said, referring to the Bombay High Court order allowing release of the film.

"Our colleagues have filed a caveat to meet any appeal filed during the winter vacation starting tomorrow (Wednesday) in view of the release that was scheduled on December 25 - which has now been stayed," Sundaresan added.

Ghajini, a revenge saga, has Aamir Khan in the lead role and Asin plays his love interest.

Praveen Trikha, regional head (North) of Studio 18 that is distributing the film in India, said in New Delhi: "As far as I can say, the stay will be vacated by tomorrow, we are working on it."

An official of BIG Pictures, of Reliance ADAG group, which owns the overseas distribution rights, said on condition of anonymity: "The court verdict has come late in the evening (7.30 pm) and our lawyers are studying it right now. So, we can't comment on it."

In the petition filed in the Bombay High Court, Mumbai-based KBC Pictures had sought a stay claiming Ghajini infringed its copyright of a film being made by them on the same subject entitled Kahani Ghajini Ki.

Spoilsport SMS reveals Ghajini climax

Mumbai reports said earlier that Rs140 million had been spent on the Hindi version's publicity alone.

According to the Hindi version's producer Madhu Mantena, various brands being endorsed by actor Aamir Khan have joined hands for the Rs140-million promotional campaign, the costliest ever for a Bollywood movie.

"This kind of promotional campaign is necessary to create a hype around the film, so that more people become aware of its release," Mantena said.

Some brands associated with the campaign have come out with their new product lines.

While clothing brand Van Heusen has already launched its new Ghajini apparel, the mobile instrument and accessories' company Samsung has come out with two special edition mobile sets, L700 and M200. These two models are pre-loaded with Ghajini ringtones, songs and pictures.

Music Review: Ghajini is full of energy

Petitioner A Chandrasekaran, producer of the Tamil film Ghajini (2005), said: "The accused (Allu Aravind who owns Geetha Arts and others) paid me just Rs 2.6 crore (Rs 26 million) and a minimum guarantee besides the rights for distribution in Chennai and many other things (for the Tamil film). I had only entered into an agreement for the Telugu version for which I was to be paid from the overflow - and that has not happened so far - and nothing more".

"The worst part is that the accused persons obtained my signatures on a blank stamp paper and claimed that I agreed for giving them all the rights - which I have been contesting since early this year."

"Further, the case in the Madras High Court has been going on since April 2008 and the orders have been issued by the judge by the grace of god just today."

"So far, the accused have forwarded accounts for a paltry sum of Rs1.6 crore (Rs16 million) when they earned dozens of crores from the original and the Telugu versions. Worse, they refused to entertain my polite requests for a settlement. I know that over Rs 120 crore (Rs1.2 billion) is riding on this film which is only because of what I originally own. I have been cheated and am not giving in without a fight."

Joginder Mahjan, a Delhi-based distributor, said: "The film's prints have already been delivered to all theatres. It is now impractical to stop the release of the movie."

"All paid previews for the film have been sold and in fact the opening weekend bookings are houseful. The stay can also be a publicity gimmick by the producers. It will be vacated tomorrow itself," he added.

Saw this this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. If there was some kind of worldwide delay in the release, it didn't effect the run here in Manhattan.

While the film has shades of MEMENTO (Aamir Khan's Sanjay with his tattoos and photos), the film definitely takes a great detour into a love story, etc. The way the film was structured as diary entries was especially genius. Is it me or does Khan seem a little creepy in certain scenes (yes I'm talking about the romance ones....and he also looks out of place in the Sallu style dance number with the hats and hip-hop gear). This film is a great example of what Bwood is, shifting gears into genre (thriller, romance, comedy, etc.) every 20 minutes in a seamless blend. Very enjoyable and definitely one to check out.

Saw this one today in a huge crowd and was real busy. The film wasnt too bad and was enjoyable. A little
dissapointing seeing its an Aamir Khan film, as its a role which even Akshay, Salman could of done too. The performance
by Aamir was great (in the same league as Sarfarosh, RDB) and it was wonderful to see him in an action
role after a long time.

It does suffer from flaws in the second half and the villain was real cheesy! The ending is a bit of a let down too.
But otherwise not a bad watch for this Christmas

4 out of 5

The "debate" that started on this thread on "Spoilers and Moderation" has been moved to a new topic under "Site Suggestions" forum and is available at viewtopic.php?f=7&t=10687&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a >> This is so that the Ghajini thread remains focussed on the movie, and discussion on spoiler and moderation concerns happen more fully under the new topic, under the correct forum... Back to Ghajini, now

>> paid previews across multiplexes in India have already brought in revenues of Rs 70 million (Rs 7 crores) on 24 December! Ghajini also gets the biggest advance ever -- 100% advance till Monday (29 Dec), unprecedented! It's broken GADAR's record already. Aamir Khan says, "The movie has got four times more advance booking than normal. There is a lot of excitement country wide with the movie having a massive print release."

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"Ghajini has shattered all box office records by gigantic margins. This type of craze for a film hasn't been seen since Gadar. We are expecting net box office collections to be Rs 40 crore plus from Thursday to Sunday night including paid previews." says Aman Gill, Studio 18, director domestic theatrical distribution.

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Ghajini to be shown with English subtitles in its second week at BIG Cinemas Wadala and Metro BIG Cinemas, Mumbai -- a move welcomed by Helen Keller Institute deputy director N.U. Nayak...

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Unfortunately this film did nothing for me, it has it's talking points; Rahman's own micro imput & Asin was entertaining as the happy-go-lucky(but at times equally serious) heroin.

But it certainly doesn't deserve the happy ending it got. A story about a guy who takes revenge on his girlfriends murder, sure he loved her deerly, but the protagoinst probably murdered more people than the antagonist.

Does the end really justify the means? Everything essential about this was handled very lacklusterly, feels less like a romantic fate than a inevitable cause.

possible SPOILERS


Ghajini is an ordinary revenge story and contrived romance featuring meet-cute and sophomoric deceptions by both Sanjay and Kalpana. There were no twists to speak of in the action parts, and the romantic parts were ridiculous. Kalpana is overly good. She helps kids, she helps the handicapped, she helps the blind (in a scene lifted from Amelie, where she describes the street to the blind man), she even disrupts a child prostitution ring on a train by opening the door to an adjacent car that happens to be filled with cops!

I have not seen the Tamil Ghajini, but I've read that some things were changed. Maybe there hasn't been this kind of film in Hindi lately, but this is routine stuff in Tamil, so I was not especially entertained. I didn't hate it, but its nothing new to me.

reminds me, Aamir from Rakh, senior and commercialized.

true!!

Seems as though Lulla can't keep away from cashing in on Ghajini, especially seeing as they didn't distribute it:

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/20 ... index.html

made the effort to go and watch this on the big screen after god knows how many years.. anyway i thought it was average at best. sure its better than a lot of crap coming out of bollywood today but it was cringeworthy in place.. for example the scene with the metal rod at the end was laughable!! its by no means aamirs worst film but it wasnt his best..