Diwali Went with a bang and diwali releases have also opened up with a bang.
Thefirst is going to be the review of Farah Khan directed S.R.K starrer Om Shanti Om.
Om Shanti Om is paisa vasool entertainment. We haven't seen SRK in a hardcore masala film since quite some time. He had drifted to other genres, which proved his range as an actor of repute and cemented his status further. With Om Shanti Om, he gives back to the audience what he himself grew up on -- a thorough entertainer that will have the audience thirsting for more.
The first half of the film, set in the 1970s, is a breezy roller coaster ride. Director Farah Khan pays homage to the film industry of 30 years ago.
The time-worn cliches of Hindi cinema are trotted out—so the mother makes kheer and the heroine tells leering villains bhagwan ke liye mujhe chod do—but it is done with such affection that you feel nostalgic for a time when actors sported giant sideburns and actresses danced on drums.
There is also a superbly funny scene in which a young Sooraj Barjatya is shown taking notes for his future films.
The love story of Om Prakash Makhija, a junior artist played by Shah Rukh Khan, and Shantipriya, a megastar played by Deepika Padukone, is charming.
The post-interval portions only get better and better! If the initial portions are laced with humour [the premiere of 'Dreamy Girl', the Manoj Kumar episode, Ghai directing Rishi on 'Om Shanti Om' song, et al], the second half moves into a new zone completely.
It's punar-janam now, but thankfully, there're no lightening, no fireworks, no zooming of the camera on the idols of Gods. The drama builds up gradually. The voices that SRK keeps hearing, the 'fire' soon after the 'Dard-E-Disco' track, the mother [Kirron Kher], an old lady now, chasing Om's car [reminds you of Raakhee of Karan Arjun], the flashes of SRK's earlier birth while receiving the Filmfare Award the incidents that make him realize that his life was cut short in his earlier janam have been well structured.
When Deepika re-emerges as well, the viewer is confused, but the mystery is resolved towards the end, which, again, takes you by complete surprise.
Farah knows what her priorities are and most importantly, knows exactly what her target audience wants. The execution of a number of sequences clearly shows Farah's growth as a storyteller.
V. Manikanandan's cinematography captures the gloss and grandeur to the minutest. The opulent sets [Sabu Cyril] deserve distinction marks. Dialogues [Mayur Puri] are witty and do raise a chuckle at several points. Background score [Sandeep Chowta] is effective.
Vishal-Shekhar's music is first-rate. The score is in sync with the content of the film and what accentuate the goings-on are the choreography and execution. Although every song is visually enticing.All songs have been picturised beautifully and Dard-e-disco and Deewangee stands out.Almost the entire Bollywood has made their cameo for Deewangee.
Guess the stars who got the loudest cheers for their appearance in Deewangee song? No prizes for guessing . Its SALMAN KHAN and i will give a clue for the second one.She is Tanuja's daughter,Tanisha's sister .I think u must have guessed it by now ..its KAJOL.The presence of Kajol and SRK was only for seconds,but it was electrifying.
Now to the performances! SRK proves his supremacy yet again. If you thought that playing to the gallery came easy to certain actors only, watch SRK spin magic in Om Shanti Om. He's magnificent, the star attraction, the soul of this film, the true baadshah.
Deepika has all it takes to be a top star -- the personality, the looks and yes, she's supremely talented too. Standing in the same frame as SRK and getting it right is no small achievement. She comes as a whiff of fresh air!
Arjun Rampal is a complete revelation. Cast in a negative role this time, he enacts his part with panache and style. Shreyas Talpade is another surprise. A complete natural, he stands on his feet all through, not getting swayed while sharing the screen space with the topmost star.
Kirron Kher is superb as the over the top mom. Javed Sheikh is alright. Bindu adds to the funny moments.
On the whole, Om Shanti Om is Bollywood masala in its truest form and also, at its best. At the box-office, the film will set new records in days to come and has the power to emerge one of the biggest hits of SRK's career.
I rate it second to Swades as best film of SRK.
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