Happy New Year' movie review
According to reports, 'Happy New Year' has opened to packed house in the country.
Below are the reviews of the film
DNA 4 stars
This is Farah Khan’s return to form – quite easily, this is her most complex script to date but she handles effortlessly. There are stereotypes (more on that later) but what’s commendable is the manner in which she springs a surprise everytime the screenplay becomes a tad tiresome. The mounting is jaw-dropping – from the colorful chawls of Mumbai to the elaborate sets to the pristine skyline of Dubai. HNY is dripping with extravagance and flamboyance – in a good way. The film has the quintessential Farah Khan moments -- the lavish introductions of all characters, grand songs, the camaraderie between the actors and a touch of patriotism.
Bollywood Hungama 4.5 stars
With mega blockbusters like MAIN HOON NA and OM SHANTI OM behind her, director Farah Khan (who also doubles up as the film's writer along with Mayur Puri and Althea Delmas Kaushal), by now, seems to know audience's taste when it comes to masala movies. And maybe that's why she makes absolute no mistake while serving the dish called HAPPY NEW YEAR. While the soul and the story of the film remains truly Indian with Bollywood masala, comedy et all... Farah has managed to make a glossy film with stunning visuals. The film is a bit stretched with its run time going to almost 3 hours, the comic moments, dance and music keeps you engaged.
Hindu
Happy New Year is too self-aware for its own good but thankfully, it packs in some laughs with moments of irreverence and political incorrectness. The sporting Anurag Kashyap-Vishal Dadlani cameo, or the scene where the team hacks into the results to eliminate a talented children’s team called Angels, Abhishek Bachchan’s snake dance (which is likely to go viral in nightclubs) or racist digs at the Korean team.
Speaking of Koreans, this is a team that rarely laughs. A dig at Korean cinema, perhaps, because what Farah is trying to say here is that dance (or by that extrapolation, art) is not about the form but about winning hearts.
India Today 2 stars
Shah Rukh Khan has worked hard on his body for this film and he does a fine job of flaunting it. Extremely full of energy most of the times, he entertains. Deepika puts in sincere efforts but is limited because of the writing. Boman Irani plays a Parsi and is the funniest of the lot. Sonu Sood is brilliant. Abhishek Bachchan performs well too and so does Vivaan Shah.
Vishal Shekhar's music is good for the film, some songs set the mood since dance performances are a part of the plot.
Rediff 2.5 stars
Happy New Year belongs to the rest of the cast. While Shah Rukh Khan is busy playing Shah Rukh Khan (or is it Rahul? I cannot tell anymore), Deepika Padukone, Vivaan Shah, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani and Sonu Sood steal the show from under his nose.
Although Deepika doesn’t turn out to be the remarkable dancer that she’s supposed to be in the film, she definitely is a solid, bankable actor who manages to even make Rakhi Sawant cool.
Boman Irani is yet against cast in a role so stereotypically Parsi that it makes you want to introduce the writers to some real Parsi people before they attempt to have another character belonging to the community ever again. Yet, Irani executes the task flawlessly, retaining his immensely likeable screen presence.
Vivaan Shah acts as an excellent support system, managing to play a teenager without either being dumb or rebellious while Sood seriously pulls up his socks and displays some commendable comic timing.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Soon Visit Chennai to Support Abhishek's Team Chennaiyin FC
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan could soon visit Chennai to support her husband's football team Chennaiyin FC. Aishwarya may be the world's most beautiful woman, but she is also a very supportive wife.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan at the amfAR (American Foundation for AIDS research) fundraising event at Cannes.
Instagram/Abhishek Bachchan
Last time, she was seen cheering her husband's Kabaddai team Pink Panthers and now she will cheer for his football team in Chennai.
Abhishek was in Chennai for the Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters match last night, along with father Amitabh Bachchan, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and superstar Rajinikanth.
After the match, Abhishek told Deccan Chronicle that his wife will soon visit the city to support his team. "Ash will come for one of the games," he said.
Abhishek has received support from his wife Aishwarya and father Amitabh. So when asked whether Aaradhya will also love sports as much as her father does, Abhishek replied that she will love it.
"She is only three. Let her grow up. I'm sure she will enjoy sports. She is my daughter after all," he said.
Aishwarya Rai has been a very supportive wife and Abhishek has always maintained that she is his very good friend.
"Aishwarya is my anchor. She is my buddy, my closest friend. I can discuss anything with her. Our relationship is not based on her being Aishwarya Rai or me coming from an illustrious family. It is just about two people falling in love which has grown organically. We started during "Guru". It was meant to be," Abhishek revealed during the chat show "Look Who's Talking With Niranjan Iyengar".
Abhishek and Aishwarya have been married for seven years and have a three-year-old daughter Aaradhya. Aish-Abhi are called as one of the hottest couples of B-town.
Earlier this year, there were rumours that the couple is getting divorced, but Abhishek slammed the reports on Twitter.
Jimmy Shergill
Mumbai | Posted: October 24, 2014 12:48 pm
By Priyanka Bhadani
The last few years, actor Jimmy Shergill has been portraying very intense characters. However, here’s a breather for him. The actor has signed up Abhik Bhanu’s (who has earlier directed Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin and Dark Rainbow) directorial venture, Gun Pe Done, which is a slapstick comedy.
However, Shergill clears the air stating that even though the film has few comical moments, he isn’t indulging in baffoonery. Shergill, who is playing the character of Pancham in the film, says that the film has come at the right time. “After doing serious roles, this one will gives me an opportunity to explore a different space,” says the actor, who can’t remember anything similar that he would have done in the past except for Tom, Dick and Harry that was comical. In fact, the actor informs that Deepak Tijori, the director of Tom, Dick and Harry, is planning a sequel to it very soon.
However, Shergill is currently busy completing the first schedule of the sequel to Tanu Weds Manu, which is being shot in Lucknow and will start shooting for Gun Pe Done next month in Mumbai.
Alongside Shergill, the film stars a mad-cap team of Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Vrijesh Hirjee and Deepraj Rana. “The actress is yet to be finalised. Most probably, it will be a newcomer,” says Shergill about the film that is being produced by Pioneer Films and Entertainment LLP.
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http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/jimmy-shergills-next-is-a-slapstick-comedy/#sthash.n64tlTNK.dpufThe last few years, actor Jimmy Shergill has been portraying very intense characters. However, here’s a breather for him. The actor has signed up Abhik Bhanu’s (who has earlier directed Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin and Dark Rainbow) directorial venture, Gun Pe Done, which is a slapstick comedy.
However, Shergill clears the air stating that even though the film has few comical moments, he isn’t indulging in baffoonery. Shergill, who is playing the character of Pancham in the film, says that the film has come at the right time. “After doing serious roles, this one will gives me an opportunity to explore a different space,” says the actor, who can’t remember anything similar that he would have done in the past except for Tom, Dick and Harry that was comical. In fact, the actor informs that Deepak Tijori, the director of Tom, Dick and Harry, is planning a sequel to it very soon.
However, Shergill is currently busy completing the first schedule of the sequel to Tanu Weds Manu, which is being shot in Lucknow and will start shooting for Gun Pe Done next month in Mumbai.
Alongside Shergill, the film stars a mad-cap team of Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Vrijesh Hirjee and Deepraj Rana. “The actress is yet to be finalised. Most probably, it will be a newcomer,” says Shergill about the film that is being produced by Pioneer Films and Entertainment LLP.
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