“ Hey heard
you just got back from HNY?, So how was it ? “
It was my neighbor
quizzing me as I bent over to unlace my shoes outside my door step.
“ Yes
Shirish, did you watch that promo on KBC yesterday. Simply hilarious. Mr
Bachchcan Sr was in form. He shared such wonderful camaraderie with his son
that it was an affection surfeit sight. Farah was her usual school teacher self
and freely interacted with Mr.Bachchan, while SRK did not spare any punches
left over from the previous promo shows. Very well written script for KBC promo”
“ No Navin,
I mean how was the movie itself? You just came back right?”
“ Hahaha
did you watch Comedy nights with Kapil. The one where the whole cast of HNY
created a minor storm of fun and frolic with some of the best one liners I have
heard in a long time. I wanted to watch it again. In fact recorded it. And that
boy Vivaan who stole the show. I remember thinking he must have some
outstanding role in the movie. A new star arrives maybe.”
“ Yeah I
remember that. But can you please tell me what you thought of the film?”
“ Oh yes do
not forget that NDTV promo we saw the other day when half the cast cried on the
show. Sob. What emotional camaraderie! Lovely. Sob. They must really bond. And
I remember thinking with such an intense level of bonding something exceptional
must be happening”
(Scream )“
Navin are you trying to evade my question. Can you please tell me already how
the movie was ? “
“ Oh no not
at all my intention ‘ ( I just hold my temples a bit tight to ease the pain in
the core) . SRK opens the movie with his properly top lit to form shadows, 8
packs highlighted by dirty sloshy water as he boxes to lose in a competition
which is a mystery in India. He wants to avenge his father a safe keeper’s
criminal elimination by a tycoon who wants to lose diamonds and keep it too.
Confused. Watch the movie. All well explained with flow diagrams to the sewer
level. There are pyrotechnic ridden shots of Palm Jumeirah where a dance
competition is hosted with the most lavish sets with surreal dancers who land
up with spontaneous dances, where a dim witted audience either throws eggs and
tomatoes or goes gaga over emotional Indian dances. There are some diamonds to
be stolen. Yes the same – Charlie’s (SRK) father’s diamonds. Helping him in
this endeavor are Uday Chopra – Oops sorry Jr AB obviously inspired by Dhooming
Uday, Madhuri Dixit – ooops sorry Mohini-( played by Deepika). Really there are
lots of discussions on how to barf , something about oxygen chambers, laser
lights, diamonds like Shalimar ( Really do people steal those still), fights on
every conceivable site in Dubai.”
“ Wow that
sounds exciting, lots of songs, colors and Farah. Must have been fun?”
“Actually
please ignore the silly antics of a talented Jr AB who actually excels at subtle comedy but is made a buffoon here, a
wasted Boman, and sincere Sonu who wants to do well but is not able to,
over discussed Vivaan, . It is only Deepika who does not care about the
boundaries of her role and oversteps it much to the comfort of audiences like
us and is actually hilarious in most spots. Wow she is getting into her own. SRK does his best for his own production with help from Chak De
stubble, some dance moves on outlandish
dance stages and dances to mediocre songs and yet looks worried throughout about the way the movie is apparently going”
“ So you
liked it or not?”
“ You know
what I actually want to watch a recording of the promos. They were great fun.
At least they held lot of promise and seemed to have some semblance of editing,
coherence in plot line ( all of which actually fitted into a teaser)”
“ Still not
answering me ?”
“ No No I
loved the credits. The best part of the Movie. The producer as always glam. One
fantabulous scene of Jr SRK with the senior. One of the most natural not over
the top scenes. And the cute three children dancing after locking up their
mother Farah Khan inside the vault. You naughty children how did you know what
we wanted to do ? “
“ From what
I can gather you are suitably impressed to give it a 5? “
“ Buzz off
will you. It’s 2 and nothing else. If ever I budge a half it is because my son
threatened me with dire consequences just in case I wrote something
condescending about the film ( Dad I saw the dour look you had on your face
throughout the movie. Remember I love SRK please) . So please do not ask me
again. I need to rush in and detox myself by watching the promos again. Ah
those wonderful funny promos. See you “
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