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Go

Director: Manish Shrivastava
Producer: Ram Gopal Varma
Starring: Gautam Gupta, Nisha Kothari, Rajpal Yadav, Kay Kay Menon, Ravi Kale
Music: Sneha Khanwlkar

Go

Director: Manish Shrivastava
Producer: Ram Gopal Varma
Starring: Gautam Gupta, Nisha Kothari, Rajpal Yadav, Kay Kay Menon, Ravi Kale
Music: Sneha Khanwlkar

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History keeps repeating itself but there are very few in Hindi film industry that is eager to learn a lesson from it. Mohit Ahalawat the good looking hunk, landed in Mumbai some years back with his bag full of money and Ram Gopal Varma grabbed the lad and presented him in 'James' and 'Shiva', both being super flops.

He was also supposed to play Jai in 'Ram Gopal Varma Ki Sholay' later released as 'Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag'. But, Mohit opted out and left the Ramu's camp to look for better opportunities elsewhere.

Now, Gautam another rich boy of Mumbai has landed in Ramu's factory. This time Ram Gopal Varma plays another game; he forms a new company - Future Works - and puts his name on the banner as a "Quality Stamp". But Ramu's name doesn't sell any more.

If he keeps on making films like this, the day isn't far when his name will lose all the sheen that he has acquired from 'Satya', 'Rangeela' and 'Company'. His protégé Manish Shrivastava makes a film that only insults his master's name. 'Go' is a disaster from the very word go. And, most probably Ramu himself knew its fate and if not then why did he distance himself from the media before the release of the film. Significantly, Ramu's favorite Nisha Kothari was also conspicuous by her absence.

The story of 'Go' is based on the lovers as they are seen in Hindi films post-'Bobby'. Two lovers intensely in love with each other elope from their homes and enter into an adventurous journey though hollow. Gautam (another debutant from Ramu's factory) plays Abhay. He is in love with the sweet and seductive girl Vasu (Nisha Kothari). Both elope from home and bang into police, bad guys and politicians.

The film moves on this very thin line. No doubt there are actors like Rajpal Yadav, Ravi Kale and Govind Namdeo, but what an actor can do, if he is given a script with no head or tail. The film is made for launching Gautam, so his fate depends on its success or otherwise. If he is banking only on this project then his stars seem to be bleak.

To write a review of a film like this is a pain in the neck of a critic. I have been an admirer of Ram Gopal Varma for long. Even his films like 'Drohi' and 'Raat' were praised by us though they fell flat at the box office.

His 'Shiva' was no doubt a great takeoff, but the problem with Ramu is that he has alienated himself from the rest of the world. And, this shows in the making of 'Go' as well. The movie is a sort of collection of scenes from various films. Once you come across a scene from Man Mohan Desai's film, then from that of Prakash Mehra and later from Ramu's own film!

Manish Shrivastava must have seen many DVDs to make this flick before coping frame compositions and camera movements from other films. The film keeps on progressing and the viewer continues sitting on the seat of Bollywood Ka Boss, counting scenes from other films.

Nisha Kothari does nothing new to show her assets. She should look for some meaty roles under other banners, if she wishes to grow as an actress. She is wasting her talent in these kinds of films. She has the potential to deliver but she needs some good stories.

The only sign of hope lies in its action sequences. The film has some very good car chase sequences. Had Manish made the film as a thriller, the results would have been quite different. P. Kumar needs a pat on his back for his work and equally praiseworthy is cinematography by Jalees Oberoi.

These two technicians have tried to bring in some soul in the otherwise dead film. 'Go' can never be accepted as a film from Ramu's camp. If he has made this film with Gautam's money, then it's like showing big dreams of the star world to him.

Ramu has done this to Mohit Ahlawat in the past and now to Gautam. New comers need to take lesson from this film. That will be the only positive outcome. A bad job from Ramu's camp; it's like a punishment to the viewers for watching 'Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag' and 'Go'.

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Johnny Gaddaar

Director: Sriram Raghavan
Starring: Neil Mukesh, Zakir Hussain, Dharmendra, Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak, Ashwini Kalsekar
Music: Vishal Dadlani , Shekhar Ravjiani

Very good news for the Hindi film industry that of late has been short of film stars. One more actor is added to its petty cash box. Yes, he has the gene to become the next star and that too after a wait of more than six years. Post- Hrithik Roshan, there have been many debuts in the Hindi film industry, but none looks as promising as Neil Nitin Mukesh.

He is son of singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of legendary singer Mukesh. It's surprising to note that Neil too comes from a music lineage (Hrithik's past two generations have been in music). So, it's singing time for Hindi Film industry. Luckily, Neil has already bagged three films' contract from Adlabs.

Hopefully, the writers and the directors needing a new young face would soon queue up to sign Neil. Since the fees for stars have skyrocketed in the Hindi film industry, Kunal Khemu and Imran Hashmi have been demanding more than ten million per film! There are so many corporate houses and filmmakers, but not as many stars as required.

Hence, the launch of Neil is welcome. And, mind you he not only has Italian looks but can act very well. This is proved by the fact that there is just one song in the film and still he comes out a winner.

'Johny Gaddar' is a thriller to watch. Though you may have already watched trashes like 'Red', 'Cash', 'Aggar' and others this year and enjoyed a lot of laughing by watching comedy capers, yet this neatly weaven thriller is a film to watch out far. Director Sriram Raghavan left his mark with his first film 'Ek Hasina Thi' and that too in the midst of a rat race for formulae films.

His style is his distinction and he returns in 'Johny Gaddar' though after a long wait but it's worthwhile. Last time he had seasoned actors like Saif and Urmila, but this time he puts his bet on a newcomer.

The movie is about a gang that is on the verge of catching a huge sum of money. The group is led by an old timer (Dharmendra) and the youngest in the lot is Johny (Neil). All goes well until the boy feels the necessity for money.

He runs away with the money and thus betrays the gang. But will he like to be a "Gaddar" (traitor)? This is the turning point in the film. Being a suspense thriller this needs to have the climax untold at least here.

'Johny Gaddar' belongs to three persons; first one is Sriram Raghavan who believes in his story. He never allows his heart to take over from his mind. He plans and executes each and every shot according to the script and a film like these needs to be 100 percent perfect on paper. 'Johny Gaddar' can never be made on locations; it has to be made on paper and then to be shot.

Sriram Raghavan made a shocker in 'Ek Hasina Thi' and 'Johny Gaddar' only proves his point that there is a huge audience for such these, else why will every book stall across railway stations in India sell such books? Comedies may be in demand but thrillers are evergreen. A thriller needs strong plot points and in 'Johny Gaddar', you find plenty.

Neil Nitin Mukesh carries his director's ideas forward. He plays the main protégé of the writer. It is his character that makes the film look true. He is vulnerable, has emotions, thinks like any other teenager boy, yet he has guts to follow his thoughts and that's why he looks different. Neil spent many years preparing himself behind the camera to make an appropriate appearance.

Carrying the heritage of Mukesh and his father with him, he may have got a break in the big camps of Yashraj, Dharma or Chopras, but he waited for a right story to make a break and in 'Johny Gaddar' he has it. I remember having seen him at script writer Sameer Sharma's place.

Shanu, his sister and casting director, were gaga over Neil and I also found a spark in him that could match Hrithik's charisma. He has acted very well and has even emoted brilliantly.

The third artist to watch out for in 'Johny Gaddar' is none other than our own Dharamendra. First, 'Metro', then 'Apne' and now 'Johny Gaddar'. This is celebration time for the old He man. He delivers a hat trick blasting the myth that only Shah Rukh or Amitabh could do it.

He has been the forgotten material in Indian film industry but as Sheshadri he only makes his brand stronger in the film fraternity. He is one actor who if given a right role would any day crack the right equations with the viewers.

'Johny Gaddar' has some more talent. Vinay Pathak is once again marvelous. He fits the role like a T. He has finally marked his place in the industry and his name brings in value for a project. Zakir Hussain does superb acting; he delivers what was demanded from him.

Daya Shetty and Rasika Joshi also provide apt support. Rimi Sen surprises with her change in attitude. It must have been a relief for her to get rid off the comedy capers. She gives a tough competition to another superb actress in the film, Ashwini Kalsekar.

On the whole, 'Johny Gaddar' has a class appeal but it's equally entertaining for masses. The opening may not have been very good but it's sure to rake in major money for its makers in coming days. The film is a must watch for all those who love thrillers. A Paisa Vasool, indeed!

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Dil Dosti Etc

Director: Manish Tiwari
Producer: Prakash Jha
Starring: Shreyas Talpade, Nikita Anand, Imaad Shah, Smriti Mishra, Ishita Sharma

Campus-capers have always been a delightful warfare for new genre of filmmakers. Such movies offer enough funky substance and meat to rejoice with lots of humorous and chirpy situational punches and gags.

This was witnessed lately in Rakesh Mehra's super successful 'Rang De Basanti' that had the backdrop of Delhi University. 'Dil Dosti Etc' tries to rejuvenate the same environment of "masti" of Delhi University in this fun loving cool caper. It carries the similar youthful buzz in its situational romance, action and lewd moments but the desired substance of emoting the heart is completely missing.

Realistic cinema has bestowed some really engrossing aspects of filmmaking and black comedy is one such aspect from where the film relishes with its plots and characters. 'Dil Dosti Etc' brings a basic idea that when we are young and believe that possibilities are endless. These possibilities can be in the form of betrayal, greed, friendship, voyeurism, sexual perversion and love, coming in one's way of life.

'Dil Dosti Etc' should be complimented for its racy cosmopolitan thrill that it creates by plagiarizing real life incidents with some whacky and lewd humor. The film has outlook of hi-profile Page 3 parties, big ambitions of reaching the top in the glam world, filth of red-light areas and university politics with some engrossing moments.

The film touches almost every aspect in its first phase but the latter half fails to culminate the essence of narrator's thinking about life. 'Dil Dosti Etc' flourishes as an autobiographical narration of a rich and confused billionaire Apurva (Imaad Shah) and about his experiences about love, lust, passion, education and flirtatious attitude in life. It tracks down some really splendid ideas, but the climax looks absurd.

'Dil Dosti Etc' explores the significance of "dil" (heart), "dosti" (friendship) with a bit of etc that adds spice and sometimes sorrow in one's life. Undoubtedly, the film draws its inspiration from the splendid success of 'Rang De Basanti' as the director prefers to shoot the film in the surroundings of Delhi University.

Filmmaker Prakash Jha has so far been introspective about Bihar politics and that has worked well in his 'Gangajaal' and 'Apaharan', but this time he is completely inclined towards the metropolitan style of entertainment. Since multiplexes are heavily patronized by teenagers and youngsters, 'Dil Dosti Etc' is his trendiest endeavor so far.

Director Manish Tiwary impresses as a competent storyteller when he tries to pitch some real life humor and spice in its execution and narration. The film carries the youthful fever but the introspective outlook about university life and the glam world is far from adequate.

'Dil Dosti Etc' centers around two hostellers - Sanjay Mishra (Shreyas Talpade) and Apurv (Imaad Shah) - who study in Delhi University but are as different as chalk from cheese. If Apurv belongs to cosmopolitan Delhi, then Sanjay hails from Bihar. Apurv is the son of a rich billionaire and Sanjay belongs to the middle class family of Bihar. Apurv's approach towards life and love is quite puzzling as he tries to find love everywhere while Sanjay plans for golden career in college politics.

Apurv finds solace in the company of prostitute - Vaishali (Smriti Mishra) and tries to find the meaning of true love by associating himself with school girl - Kintu (Ishitta Sharma). His approach towards love is flirtatious and he is like a silent Casanova with world at its feet. Sanjay's love interest is hi-profile college girl, Prerna (Nikita Anand), who dreams of making big in the glam world. 'Dil Dosti Etc' moves forward with these love relationships and aims at the solution of having a contended love life.

Prostitute Vaisali (Smriti Mishra) has never been emotionally attached to her countless customers and so also with Apurva. The relation grows intense when she tries to date him and nurses love for him but everything goes berserk. On the contrary, school girl Kintu (Ishitta Sharrma) knows that Apurv is flirting with her. She even settles for physical relationship but is still confused about taking any firm decision. The ending sounds a bit absurd when the director fails to explain her stand on this love-relationship.

Model Prerna (Nikita Anand) being attracted to Apurva and having sexual relationship has no concrete grounding. Even her carrying on relationship with obstinate Sanjay who resents her modeling career remains unexplained. 'Dil Dosti Etc' could have been really a delightful endeavor if all substantial variables about characters were confronted with desired skills.

Apurva's (Imaad Shah) character is largely built and inspired from Siddarth's character in 'Rang De Basanti', but the razor-edged characterization is completely missing. Why do Apurva and Sanjay converse about sex and love in their meetings? Life is beyond sex and love, too. So why neglect other aspects of life? Apurva's first choice of dating with prostitute is confusing.

Was it out of loneliness or greed for sex? Imaad Shah is completely a big miscast in the character and his acting needs a lot more polishing before he plays pivotal role in a commercial film.

So, 'Dil Dosti Etc' completely belongs to Shreyas Talpade and it's indeed a good comeback for him after disastrous 'Aggar'. Unfortunately, his characterization of playing a college big boss has some meat and it shows in the first half of the film where he confronts the rival gang.

Manish Tiwary has failed to conceptualize the filth and dirt of college politics and even all planted love relationships are half baked. Shreyas' death in the end is quite confusing and so does the narration that fails to pinpoint the real culprit.

Debutante Manish Tiwary has innovative subject in his hand but the execution lacks gripping for a competent entertainer. But, overall it's a good first attempt at multiplex cinema. Cinematography (Arvind K) captures the urbane rowdy culture of Delhi University with ease. Music (Siddarth-Suhas) has tracks like "Dum Laaga" that can really fuel up youthful passions.

Shreyas Talpade is outstanding while Imaad Shah disappoints with his impoverished diction and unpolished acting skills. Nikita Anand, Ishita Sharma and Smrita Mishra have been daring and bold in their assigned characters and have complemented well with the needs of the script.

'Dil Dosti Etc' will be drawing major crowds in Delhi where it is expected to meet with promising results.

Like all youth-oriented films, it's likely to be opening to big houses during the first three days but thereafter there can be decline in collections.