3 Idiots

The story revolves around three friends studying in India's most prestigious Engineering College. From my understanding, it's loosely based on Chetan Bhagat's novel, 'Five Point Someone' (just a small portion, the rest is all original).

Ten years after finished their studies, Farhan (Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman) try to find their long lost ex-room mate, Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad aka Rancho (Aamir) who just vanished silently on the graduation day.

The story switches from present to flashback mode often. Rancho being the life of the college, believes that life is not about getting the grades but living the moment and being true to one's self. He always have difference of opinions from the strict head of the college, Viru Sahastrabuddhe (Boman) which leads to lots of clashes between them throughout the college episode. Despite his fun and frolic, Rancho always surprises everyone by topping the class.

At the same time, he encourages his fellow friends to look beyond the ordinary and effects their lifes deeply - eventually earns the wrath of the college head. But Rancho's greatest contribution lies is making his friends realise their true calling.
In the meantime, Rancho wins the affections of Pia (Kareena), daughter of the college head.

Before leaving, Rancho brings a major change in almost every person's life he come close to. How Farhan and Raju meet Rancho from Delhi moving on to a few places like Shimla, Manali and Ladakh forms the climax of the film.


If you are wondering whether this film lives up to the expectations since it's from Rajkumar Hirani, (the man behind the masterpieces like Munna Bhai MBBS and Lago Raho Munna Bhai) then, yes it does. The director cleverly comes up with a story that everyone can relate to in a very unique story-telling, laugh-riot with funny dialogues and without a doubt, carries messages to society.

Unsurprisingly, Aamir is the sole of this flick with both Madhavan and Joshi have their own moments of pure genius. Ameer proved himself as he can very well excell in comedy too. Just check the way he successfully carries out the role of a 22 year old despite being 44 years older. There is a scene when Boman drags him out of his cabin and the body language which Aamir displays then, deserves applause.

Madhavan is incredible, delivering his most retrained act ever. Like a backbone to the story, he takes the film back and forth with his narrative. His acting is just awesome especially when he tries to explain his stand to his father. Sharman is quite good too. He pulls off his dilemma with ease (when he's given choices between his friendship with Rancho and his studies).
Kareena's performance is satisfactory as she does her part well.

As the vicious head of the college, Boman is superb. Boman's appearence, mannerisms and dialogue delivery are exemplary. It's just a treat to watch the scenes between Aamir and Boman where two powerful actors clash on the big screen.

At the sametime, another character who really leaves a mark is the always-chasing-after-success Chatur, the southie nerd played by newcomer Omi. He deserves a pat on his back.

The film is no exception from minuses. Look wise, all three of them - Aamer, Madhavan and Sharman never quite passes off as a 20-something-year old. It's a bit draggy in later half. For example, the child delivery sequence in the pre climax has been unnecessarily over streched.


Do yourself and your family a favour: Watch 3 Idiots. A must-watch especially for fans of Aamir Khan and R.Madhavan. The film has tremendous youth appeal and feel-good factor to work in a big way. This emotional, entertaining and enlightening movie is guaranted to make you laugh. Even if you don't understand the language, you will come out of the cinema hall with one thought - "Aal Izz Well"

Dev D

Dev D - for new generation


Being son of a rich industrialist, the hero (Dev) sent to London when he was at young age. After several years, he returns home and to his childhood sweetheart (Paro). Misunderstanding happens and Paro is married off to an older man, a widower and a father of two. Dipressed Dev starts on different salvation methods - drugs and alcohol.

Thats when Lenny get introduced. A rich student who becomes an embarassment for her parents and later alienated by her family because of a MMS scandal. She runs away and Chunni, a pimp, gives her shelter. She transforms into Chanda (short forms of Chandramukhi). As Chanda, she becomes hooker at night and continue her studies at daytime as Lenny. Thats when Dev enters her life. Chanda eventually falls in love with Dev who is drowning his pain in Vodka.

Performances in the film are top notch. Abhay Deol is turning out to be quite a revelation. He hardly hams or overacts. Nor is he as muted and underplayed as he otherwise is. His is a balanced performance. Mahi Gill has the intoxicating eyes that can make a guy kick the bottle. On top of it, she acts wonderfully. Kalki does impressively fine for a newcomer.

Dev D will be talked for it's crispy, witty and straight-out-of-life dialogues. And the dozen or more songs that play out in the background during the course of the film give ‘Dev D’ the feel of a musical. The cinematography is mind boggling at times. The music is catchy.

Now, does the core plot seems to be familiar? ‘Dev D’ gives a new hue and tone to ‘Devdas’.
Infact, Dev D is an adaptation of Sarat chandra's novel Devdas and how Anurag brilliantly adopts the novel and also breaks it in his own ways...

Shoot On Sight

Shoot On Sight appears a sincerely decent effort by Jagmohan Mundhra whose last film was the Aishwarya Rai starrer Provoked.
it is a fictional story based on London Police order to shoot suspected terrorists after the July 7th 2005 London bombings.

Tariq Ali (Naseer) is a Muslim police officer at Scotland Yard Commander. Ali, born in Pakistan, is married to an English woman, Susan (Greta Scacchi) and with two kids. He is tasked to investigate the police shooting of a suspected Muslim terrorist on the London Underground. Distrusted by both his British superiors in the London police, and his fellow Muslims, he finds his inquiry hampered from all sides.

As Tariq digs deeper in the case, he sees two faces of the world around him. On the one hand are those who view the Muslim community (Tariq included) with suspicion, those who base their rigid opinion about an entire Muslim community on the basis of the actions of just a few. The second face is that of the Muslim community itself, with liberal minded Muslims and fanatic maulvis who hold sway to brainwash the young impressionable minds to the holy war.



As the plot progress, Tariq realizes the existence of a terrorist cell operating in his own backyard, his nephew played by debutant Mikaal Zulfikar.

Throughout the film, Mundhra has tried to retain a neutral stance, neither hailing one as right, nor denouncing the other as wrong. He brings forth the view that the wrongdoings of a certain section of the Muslim community have resulted in all the members being viewed in a negative light. However, not at a single point, there has been an effort to gain sympathy votes. 'Shoot On Sight' let you see a different aspect of London, unlike the glamorized version that is usually showed in Bollywood movies. The movie is more of a social drama than a thriller.

Carl Austin’s screenplay does proper justice to the subject by showing view points of both the sides aptly. The family interplay surrounding Tariq and his clash of values with Westerners, and his patient but increasingly torn wife, who is an outsider to their culture trying to blend in has come out superbly.


As usual Naseeruddin Shah at his best. He looks totally credible and manages to carry off the role with élan. Om Puri, as the hatred-filled radical, fanatic preacher and dangerous Jihadist is impressive, while Greta Scacchi puts a remarkable act. After a long time, we got to see Gulshan Grover in a decent role. At the same time, there was Laila Rouass, doing something more than just looking beautiful. Even Mikaal Zulfikar managed to play his part well.

It is a courageous and bold effort made by the entire movie crew, to bring forth an understanding as to why Islamic terrorists and suicide bombers find reason in what they do. The contemporary topic moves at gripping pace to voice a social message that shocks and teaches at the same time. “Shoot on Sight” very well may fall under the genre of a thriller but it offers an extremely balanced opinion with understanding of all view points concerned.

This isn’t a film that’s in a hurry to get there. But it knows how to value the audiences’ time.

So despite powerful performances from Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri, ‘Shoot On Sight’ turns out to be a film that’s strictly average, and even slow at times. It might, however, appeal to those who haven’t watched Mumbai Meri Jaan or A Wednesday.