Bollywood Progress Card - 2013
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- DirectorAditya DattStarsParesh RawalRajeev KhandelwalTina DesaiA couple is drawn into a game show with a whooping winning prize. However the game turns into more than a survival for them with no escape.Month: Jan
Buzz: Rajeev Khandelwal has so far known for his good choice when it comes to movies.
Verdict: Box office success still a dream but rapport of Rajeev is intact. - DirectorAshok KohliStarsJimmy ShergillIshrat AliNishant BalgovindAn unsafe journey by a common man.Month: Jan
Buzz: Tennis star Leander Paes makes the acting debut.
Verdict: Leander might be thinking of tennis again!! - DirectorVishal BhardwajStarsPankaj KapurImran KhanAnushka SharmaHarry is an industrialist who loves his daughter Bijlee, and the bond they share with Harry's man friday, Matru. Bijlee's plan to wed the son of a politician, however, brings twists and turns in the lives of Matru, Bijlee and Mandola.Month: Jan
Buzz: Vishal Bhardwaj, Gulzar, Pankaj Kapoor, Shabana Aazmi, Imran Khan, Anushka Shrama and comedy genre. Highly creative team!!
Verdict: This creative herd did not disappoint but box office still seems a puzzle to Vishal. - DirectorSudhir MishraJay Dev BanerjeeStarsArjun RampalChitrangda SinghVipin SharmaAt a leading ad agency, the battle for the top job between Rahul Verma, the advertising CEO, and Maya Luthra, his ambitious protégée, takes an ugly turn when Maya files a sexual harassment complaint against Rahul.Month: Jan
Buzz: For all fans of Sudhir Mishra and no non-sense story telling.
Verdict: Disappointment even for fans. - DirectorLuv RanjanStarsKartik AaryanNushrratt BharucchaSunny SinghFollows the love story of a boy and a girl.Month: Jan
Buzz: From the makers of cult Pyaar Ka Punchnama.
Verdict: Unnoticed by its target audience; youth. - DirectorAbbas Alibhai BurmawallaMastan Alibhai BurmawallaStarsSaif Ali KhanAnil KapoorJohn AbrahamRanvir treads through the world of the Indian mafia in Turkey as he looks to avenge the death of his lover and partner in crime.Month: Jan
Buzz: Another sequel carefully planned to chase the dream of 100 Cr at box-office.
Verdict: Hype helps overcome its shortcomings but the dream of 100 Cr remained a dream. - DirectorBejoy NambiarStarsVikramNeil Nitin MukeshVinay VirmaniThe lives of three different men named David are about to change forever.Month: Feb
Buzz: From the director of Shaitan
Verdict: Unnoticed might be the right word to describe the fate of this. - DirectorMahesh KodiyalStarsAsha BhosleKshitee JogShivani JoshiThe only son who she had great expectations from isolates her the moment he lands a job in a foreign country. The 2 youngest daughters try to run away from the responsibility too. The eldest daughter (Madhu) a woman of substance, and self made, takes a stand against the wishes of her husband and daughter takes the responsibility of tending for her. During her stay with her daughter Maireminisces her good old days of sorrow and happiness in flashes, as she switches in and out of her insanity. As time progresses Mai's Alzheimer attacks goes from bad to worst. Slowly and steadily she starts reliving her past moments in the present situation. The family life of her daughter is in shambles due to the prevailing tension with her husband (Subhash). And at the same time she has the moral responsibility of caring for her sick mother. Madhu balances her disgruntled family and work pressure. The support of her seniors and staff at the workplace helps her to manage her life until; one day the progressing condition of her mother forces her to quit her job. And the relation between Mai and her son-in-law takes a miraculous turn which changes his life forever.Month: Feb
Buzz: Asha Bhonsle's acting debut.
Verdict: Asha Bhonsle's acting career might be limited to this only. - DirectorRemo D'SouzaStarsPrabhu DevaGanesh AcharyaKay Kay MenonWhen a capable dancer is provoked by the evil design of his employer, naturally he will be out to prove his mettle.Month: Feb
Buzz: The Indian Step Up in 3D.
Verdict: Youth bought the concept. Looks like India made a step up in making his first dance franchise. - DirectorNeeraj PandeyStarsAkshay KumarAnupam KherManoj BajpayeeA gang of con-men rob prominent rich businessmen and politicians by posing as C.B.I and income tax officers.Month: Feb
Buzz: From the director of A Wednesday. Nothing else required to have high hopes from this one but good to know Akshay Kumar is there.
Verdict: Another feather in crown for Neeraj Pandey and Akshay Kumar gets another meaningfull movie after OMG. - DirectorVinnil MarkanStarsVivek OberoiNeha SharmaRahul SinghJayantabhai is a street-thug and small time gangster, who unexpectedly falls in love with his enemy, who is Simrin. A romantic caper about how people unknowingly fall in love with people they least expect to.Month: Feb
Buzz: Vivek Oberoi once again doing what he does best. Gangster act!
Verdict: Vivek Oberoi's another failed solo attempt. - DirectorVishesh BhattStarsRandeep HoodaAditi Rao HydariSara LorenAfter a breakup, Vikram dates Nisha, who moves into his mansion. Nisha notices strange activities, suspects haunting. Vikram's ex Roshini goes missing. Nisha and Vikram's life unravels as he's blamed.Month: Feb
Buzz: Randeep Hooda into the shoes of Emraan Hashmi. Where this franchise will lead now.
Verdict: Absence of Emraan Hashmi makes a dent in the progress of franchise. - DirectorAnand KumarStarsKushagra AnandVivek OberoiUsman RaoIn the city of Ghaziabad, gang war breaks between two rival groups led by Satbir Singh and Fauji. Thakur Pritam Singh, a corrupt police officer, is transferred to the city to handle the situation.Month: Feb
Buzz: Loud action packed multi starrer. More of "Shootout At Lokhandwala" type.
Verdict: Loud verdict "flop". - DirectorAbhishek KapoorStarsAmit SadhSushant Singh RajputRajkummar RaoThree friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the country's next cricket stars.Month: Feb
Buzz: If you are fan of Rockon, then you know what to expect from another buddies movie by Abhishek Kapoor.
Verdict: Feb ends with another gem which charmed box office as well. - DirectorKapil SharmaStarsJohn AbrahamChitrangda SinghPrachi DesaiAs Ishaan, a music producer who has commitment issues with the women in his life, feels a connection with Gauri, his next-door neighbor, he begins to learn the importance of relationships.Month: Mar
Buzz: John Abhram's last romcom outing Jootha Hi Sahi failed to impress. Waves are positive this time. Fingers crossed!!
Verdict: John Abraham and rom-coms, it's not working. - DirectorRam Gopal VarmaStarsNana PatekarAtul KulkarniSanjeev JaiswalThe real story of ten terrorists, who sail to Mumbai and wage war on the populace for the next 72 hours.Month: Mar
Buzz: Ram Gopal Varma eyeing something meaningful and big. Can we expected a Black Friday?
Verdict: This is better than last few outings of RGV but it means bar was set too low. - DirectorTigmanshu DhuliaStarsJimmy ShergillMahie GillIrrfan KhanSaheb, his wife, and a gangster who returns to take revenge.Month: Mar
Buzz: Tigmanshu Dhulia's sequel looks made to cash-in bold theme and presence of super talented Irrfan Khan. These duo created the magic in Paan Singh Tomar in their last outing. Who can forget?
Verdict: Didn't breakout but isn't ignored as well. - DirectorShiirshak S. AnandShantanu Ray ChhibberStarsNeil Nitin MukeshSonal ChauhanMrinalini SharmaSam purchase's a second hand cellphone and starts getting mysterious calls.Month: Mar
Buzz: Can horror genre save Neil Nitin Mukesh's bad luck at movies?
Verdict: Sorry Nitin. Keep trying. - DirectorSubhash KapoorStarsArshad WarsiAmrita RaoBoman IraniWanting to earn fame and fortune, a small time lawyer files a PIL for an infamous hit-and-run, and thus learns what it really is like to be a lawyer.Month: Mar
Buzz: Quirky trailers, talented performers of Munnabhai camp; Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani. Can this be a little sweet cracker?
Verdict: Appreciated. A hit as well on BO. Thanks to low costs. - DirectorAshima ChibberStarsSaqib SaleemRhea ChakrabortyRam KapoorIn the midst of a loud Punjabi wedding, a boy sneaks his dad's fancy new car to impress the college hottie and all hell breaks loose when he loses it.Month: Mar
Buzz: These tiny movies find it very hard to impress at box office. Shall we expect a surprise?
Verdict: Appreciated and average on BO as well. - DirectorPriyadarshanStarsJackky BhagnaniPriya AnandRajpal Naurang YadavThree friends who come together to help a fourth friend elope with his lover, come together once again to teach the couple a lesson, when they part away.Month: Mar
Buzz: OK, we have Jackie Bhagnani again trying his luck solo at BO!!
Verdict: I have stopped counting the failed solo attempts of Jackie. - DirectorSuparn VarmaStarsJaideep AhlawatBipasha BasuPadam BholaA single mother fights against the supernatural in order to hold on to her daughter.Month: Mar
Buzz: After Raaz 3's gignatic success Bipasha Basu returns quickly with horror genre and talented Nawazuddin Siddqui joins her. Focused trailer on this emotional horror drama just might work out.
Verdict: The seemingly potential emotional horror drama did not breakout. - DirectorMakrand DeshpandeStarsAkkash BasnetNivedita BhattacharyaDevyaniThe world is deprived of sleep. In Sona Spa you can buy sleep for yourself. Here Girls (Sleep Workers) sleep for you, not with you. However they can also inhabit the kingdom of their clients' dreams. The place gives you sleep but takes away your dreams.Month: Mar
Buzz: For those who like their cinema abstract.
Verdict: The out of the box idea did not turn out very well. - DirectorSajid KhanStarsAjay DevgnTamannaah BhatiaMahesh ManjrekarWhen a temple priest commits suicide after being dishonored by an evil landlord, his son returns to his native village on a mission of vengeance.Month: Mar
Buzz: Second biggie of the year after Race 2 arrives. Obviously target is again delicious 100 Cr.
Verdict: Forget 100 Cr. 50 Cr dream also shattered. Worst rated bollywood movie of 2013 so far. - DirectorDavid DhawanStarsAli ZafarSiddharthDivyendu SharmaWhen pretty new neighbor Seema falls for their shy roommate Sid, jealous womanizers Omi and Jai plot to break up the new lovebirds.Month: Apr
Buzz: Remake of classic Chashme Baddoor by David Dhawan.
Verdict: It did what original could not do. It made money.