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Paan Singh Tomar Shows Jump On Wednesday



Thursday 8th March 2012 11.00 IST

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The collections of Paan Singh Tomar showed a rise on Wednesday from the previous day as collections were strong in the evening as next day is a national holiday. The Wednesday collections are likely to be in the 85 lakhs nett range as per early estimates. The big urban centre collections were also better than Monday.



Today (Thursday) being a holiday should also see a jump and the week is likely to finish in the 7.50 crore nett which is a good number as first day was just 70 lakhs odd.



The film will face competition from Kahaani and Chaar Din Ki Chandni which will release on Thursday and Hollywood release John Carter which opens on Friday at most places with select theatres on Thursday.

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Chaar Din Ki Chandni review

Be forewarned: Don't look for logic here! Escapist cinema or films that suspend logic, but entertain, are often at the receiving end of assessors and evaluators. Movies helmed by Rohit Shetty, Sajid Khan, veterans like David Dhawan, Priyadarshan and Anees Bazmee, besides the recent box-office bonanzas featuring Salman Khan, have had to face vicious and destructive criticism. Despite this, films fitting in the genre [escapist fares] have found colossal consent from spectators across the board, primarily because they serve the purpose of keeping you entertained in those two hours. It's like choosing fast food from one of those popular joints. You may argue, it's low on nutritional value, but it does satisfy your taste buds nonetheless.

Riding high on the success of the runaway hit YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, Samir Karnik comes up with CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI, a film that makes no pretensions of rewriting the rules of the game. Following the footsteps of his peers, this one's aimed at the masses and not the inflexible critics who rarely give their approval or high ratings to these hardcore entertainers. The sole mantra of these movies is to make you grin/chuckle/giggle at the most inane jokes, most frivolous situations… logic be damned.

CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI is not a movie to be taken seriously. Neither does it boast of an intensely ingenious tale. Nor is there an intellectual appealing screenplay in place, right from commencement till the very conclusion. But what keeps the film going are some ridiculously comical sequences. Despite the emphasis on barmy and wacky situations, despite the jokes being puerile and infantile, the movie keeps you entertained for most parts, especially in its second hour. The motive, therefore, is served.

CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI is set against the backdrop of Rajasthan, during the course of a four-day wedding. It orbits around a Rajput family unit [Anupam Kher, Anita Raaj, Chandrachur Singh, Mukul Dev, Sushant Singh, Tusshar] and a family from Punjab [Om Puri, Farida Jalal, Kulraj Randhawa]. Tusshar is a Rajasthani who loves Kulraj, a Punjabi. But the patriarch of the family [Anupam Kher] is a staunch Rajput, which prompts Tusshar to hide Kulraj's identity. All hell breaks loose when the truth is out!

Like YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI has a plethora of actors essaying over the top characters. Also, like his previous film, Karnik reserves the best for the second hour. In fact, the first hour doesn't quite work. The humor appears forced, the jokes are corny, the one-liners are plain gibberish, the double entendres are unsavory. Most significantly, the laugh-out-loud moments are lacking. The sequences featuring Kulraj with Chandrachur Singh, Mukul Dev and Sushant Singh are humdrum and only slacken the tempo. A lot many films lose spark post interval, but not in this case. It's a zany and madcap ride from the interlude spot, replete with humorous gags, daft situations and uproarious dialogue. The entire Pappi Sardar episode, though asinine, is amusing nonetheless. You only yearn that some of the gags were even more side splitting. The conclusion, a replica of YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, is chaotic. Nonetheless, it makes for one crazy viewing.

At heart, CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI is a love story, but Karnik sprinkles the plot with ingredients that tantamount to entertainment in the lexis of the hoi polloi. Also, this wild-ride is smartly paced, with one episode following another in quick succession. But Karnik could've done with a superior script. The film falls short of remaining connected consistently, while the hilarity quotient varies from riotous to humdrum. CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI has multiple music composers scoring the music, but the tracks that stand out are 'Kangna Tera Ni', 'Chandni O Meri Chandni' and the track in the end credits. The cinematography is alright, while the dialogue are witty at times.

Tusshar is at his boisterous best here. In fact, the actor strikes a right balance between understated and animated, getting the wit of the character just right. Besides, there's a lot of verve in his character; he is vibrant, energetic and is likely to endear himself to the viewer, especially when he enacts the part of Pappi Sardar. Kulraj is a livewire and reminds you of Preity Zinta on several occasions. She performs very well. The film has a strong supporting cast and while veterans Anupam Kher and Om Puri, expectedly, dominate the show, it's a pleasure to watch Chandrachur Singh after a hiatus. He's proficient. Anita Raaj too makes an appearance after a gap and she's simply wonderful. I'd like to single out Rahul Singh. He excels. Farida Jalal gets no scope. Mukul Dev and Sushant Singh try too hard, while Johny Lever is wasted. Ditto for Harish.

On the whole, uninhibited and naughty, CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI is an enjoyable madcap comic caper with adequate frenzied moments to keep you in your seats. A good laugh is assured!

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ജോണ്* ഏബ്രഹാമിന്* തടവ് ശിക്ഷ

മുംബൈ: അശ്രദ്ധമായി ബൈക്ക് ഓടിച്ചതിന്* ബോളിവിഡ് താരം ജോണ്* ഏബ്രഹാമിന്* തടവ് ശിക്ഷ. 2006ല്* ഒരു അപകടത്തില്* ജോണ്* ഏബ്രഹാം ഓടിച്ചിരുന്ന ബൈക്ക് തെന്നി രണ്ട് കുട്ടികളെ ഇടിച്ച സംഭവത്തിലാണ്* ശിക്ഷ. ബാന്ദ്ര മെട്രോപൊളീറ്റന്* കോടതി നല്*കിയിരുന്ന ശിക്ഷ മുംബൈ സെഷന്*സ് കോടതി ശരിവയ്ക്കുകയായിരുന്നു.
അപകടത്തില്*പ്പെട്ട കുട്ടികളെ ജോണ്* ഏബ്രഹാം തന്നെയാണ്* ആശുപത്രിയില്* എത്തിച്ചിരുന്നത്. ബൈക്കുകളോടുള്ള ജോണിന്*റെ പ്രണയം പ്രശസ്തമാണ്*.

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Small budget, big reaction


The makers of 'London Paris New York' are happy with the way their Rs 7 cr film has impressed the target audience

As Fox Star Studios and Rose Movies coming-of-age, romantic comedy London Paris New York that released last Friday has its makers quite upbeat about the film's reaction at the box office. The directorial debut of Anu Menon has worked well with the youth who are the film's target audience.



While critic Rajeev Masand called the film fresh and enjoyable, acclaimed trade analyst and critic Taran Adarsh said London Paris New York, is, in all honesty, one of those flicks that dares to be diverse.

Talking about the buzz the film has created, the producer Shrishti Arya says, "Goldie and I are overwhelmed with the great feedback the film is receiving which only goes to show that our audiences are opening up to contemporary cinema...Its encouraging that our attempt to bring something different to the romantic-comedy genre is being so well appreciated."

"Well on its way to recovering its investment, the film that was made on a budget of R 7 crores has already grossed R 7.5 crore worldwide over the weekend", says Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Studios India.

The film has been performing well in the urban centres, especially in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Punjab, the films numbers jumped by 50 per cent on Sunday as opposed to its initial Friday figures, thanks to the positive word of mouth. London Paris New York is also said to be performing well in international markets US, UK, Middle East and Pakistan.

Confirms Vijay Singh CEO Fox Studios India, "LPNY is a small budget film that was targeted at a niche audience. The decision to make a high concept film on a tight budget has been validated."

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I can never learn filmi nakhras: Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan is on cloud nine! After being tagged the 'biggest hero' of 2011, Vidya Balan is now enjoying the National Award for Best Actress.

Despite all the laurels and accolades coming her way, Vidya still remains a very down-to-earth gal.

Nakhras kyun?

Ask her if she ever plans to learn the filmi nakhras and tantrums just like all those B'town divas out there, who thrown their weight around, and she replies with a grin: "Arre baba, nakhre ke bina bhi kaam mil raha hai na? Toh kyun seekhna voh sab? Jokes apart, I can never learn filmi nakhras because that is just not me!"

Leave begins!

Now that she is getting rave reviews for her latest release Kahaani and has won the National Award too, how is she going to pamper herself? "Oh, my parents have threatened to lock me up for a month. I want to sleep for hours! Because of promotional tours, I have not slept enough. So, food for body and soul is next on my agenda," says she.

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Bollywood veteran Joy Mukherjee dead

Bollywood veteran Joy Mukherjee, who acted in films like "Love in Simla", died at Lilavati Hospital here Friday, his spokesman said. He was 73.

He is survived by his wife Neelam Mukherjee and three children - two sons and a daughter.

"He died at 9.30 a.m. His wife was by his side," Mukherjee's spokesperson R.R. Pathak told IANS. "The place and time of cremation is still to be decided. But people have started gathering," he added.

Mukherjee's body will be taken to his residence in few hours after the hospital formalities are completed.

The yesteryears star was admitted to the hospital Monday in a critical condition and was put on a ventilator.

Mukherjee stepped into showbiz with 1960 hit film "Love In Simla". His popularity soared with projects like "Shagird", " Love In Tokyo", "Ziddi", "Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon" and "Ek Musafir Ek Hasina".

He comes from a film family - his father Sashadhar Mukherjee, who was married to legendary actor Ashok Kumar's sister Sati Devi - was the co-founder of Filmalaya Studios. He was the paternal uncle of actors Kajol and Tanisha Mukherjee.