Mrityubhoj - The Death Feast Trailer Review

Mrityubhoj - The Death Feast Trailer

Mirtyubhoj - The Death Feast - covers a moving or rather a non moving subject / ritual that has been followed by Hindus - the BHOG ceremony after the Death of a member in the family...This Film questions this very ritual ... which has left a whole Village (Chambal) in DEBTS just so that the age old custom can be followed / adhered to.

Rightly titled ...the BHOG (ceremonial FEAST) has been converted into a BHOJ (or weight / debt ) by the family members who do the ceremony. 

Being directed by National Award Winning Documentary Film Maker Ms. Akansha Sood Singh - she says or quotes this about her new project " Is it in our existence or in our karma or is it in our death that a meaning may be found?"

It's produced by - Praveen Singh , the Executive Producers for the film are - Yin-Ming Lei & Umesh Vohra, the Camera work is by  - Sanjiv Monga & Rakesh Rana , the Music score is by - Soumadeep Sen, and last but not the least the Editors of the film are - Sanjiv Monga & Tenzin Kunchok.

Do Checkout the Trailer of this Work of BRILLIANCE ...  More Films like these are needed ...It is time we realized that " The eyes are USELESS , when the MIND is BLIND".

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan - Movie Review

CAST: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Brijendra Kala, Seema Pahwa, Anshul Chauhan.

DIRECTION: R. S. Prasanna

DURATION: 1 hour 59 minutes

Adapted from the super hit Tamil film Kalyana Samayal Saadham helmed by RS Prasanna that released in 2013, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan isn't a sex comedy but a complete family entertainer. The film not only has a beautiful message but also an ability to tickle one's funny bone for a good 105 minutes.

Mudit Sharma (Ayushmann Khurrana), falls in love at first sight with Sugandha (Bhumi Pednekar), and sends an online marriage proposal to her. Both the families meet and the two get engaged, but Mudit finds himself in a soup when he discovers he's suffering from erectile dysfunction. Will Sugandha marry Mudit despite knowing Mudit's 'gents problem', is what Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is all about.

One of the shortest commercial films in recent times, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan comes as a breath of fresh air. Though 2017 had seen many films based in small towns dealing with human interest stories such as Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, to name a few, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan stands out in several aspects. The highlight of the film are its dialogues written by Hitesh Kewalya. You will find each and every dialogue to be clap or whistle worthy. First half of the film is so entertaining that one won't see the interval point arriving. Although, the film is slightly dragged towards the climax, it can be easily overlooked. A typical hero, who is madly in love with his ladylove, will do anything to achieve and impress her. Imbibing that, Mudit's confession of his love is too melodramatic in the end but still made sense.

When the trailer was launched, the film held so many expectations and all of them fall in place. In fact, the trailer is not even close to what the film is. Director RS Prasanna does a commendable job in keeping a North Indian essence intact with a clean family entertainer. Surprisingly, the film has a mass appeal considering it is set in Delhi and Haridwar. It is relatable to a person viewing in the metros as well. The most quirky portions of the film are its interpretations, be it a biscuit turns soggy after dipping it in a hot tea, droplets dripping from the tap or the conversations, all are in the sync with the context. The film is offered by the makers of Tanu Weds Manu franchise, Raanjhana and Happy Bhaag Jayegi and with this film too, they have proved that they are a brand in making family entertainers.

The tagline of the film, "Stand up for love," depicts a wonderful thought that love is even beyond physical compatibility. With the fresh thought, the film is a laugh riot too. Ayushmann Khurrana, who was recently seen in Bareilly Ki Barfi, portraying a somewhat similar role of a small town boy, has done a far better job in this one. Maybe because he has more scope as an actor. His shyness, aggression and the way of romance is to watch out for. Though his act will remind you of him in Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Vicky Donor, an interesting premise does wonders for him.

Known for making her cult status with films based in UP, Bhumi Pednekar is a cherry on top in the film. Recently seen in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Bhumi surely has a bright future and she will be soon be in the rat race for the top position. She is so natural that her emotions and act of being loved by someone are magical. However, with such kind of roles, she might get typecast and repetitive, but again if there is a good plot, there is always a scope for her to do something different.

Seema Pahwa is the strongest pillar of the film who has some catchy dialogues. Her screen presence and comic timing are utterly impeccable. She is definitely the new face of a perfect mother in our Bollywood films. Rest are as good too.

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a sure shot watch this weekend and not to be missed at any cost. It is a perfect stress buster for the common man!

My Rating: 4/5

Chef - Trailer Review

After a dramatic Rangoon, Saif Ali Khan is back on the screen with Chef. The actor who has already played a chef in Salaam Namaste will now again step into the shoes to recreate the 2014-film of the same name.

While the original Hollywood film was directed by Jon Favreau, the Bollywood remake has been helmed by the Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon

Saif plays Roshan Kalra, a professional chef who's so busy with his career that all his personal relationships have gone for a toss.

His wife Radha, played by Padmapriya, constantly urges him to spend time with their only son. In an attempt to reconnect with his family, Roshan goes around the city, it is here where the fun times begin, eating at joints in different places, a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar and more.

The son seems to be less aware of north Indian culture and food habits which is clear from the scene in which the father-son duo are eating a rice meal on a banana leaf and then the father mentions chole bhature, after which the son asks ‘What is chole bhature’?

Soon, the chef realises that he needs to contribute more than just money to his son. So apart from loving his profession, he decides to be in love with life and son. Then he fixes an old bus to make it more like a restaurant on wheels.

Saif is at his charming best in the 3-minute-long trailer, Padmapriya, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Svar Kamble look promising.

Does the move of a restaurant on wheels help to strengthen the bond between the father and son? The audience can find out when it will be served hot on October 6.