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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: xroshnix


He wrote it in his blog post and discussed it in his tweets. You can check those out.



Ok.. i just read one tweet.. had no idea about blog post and other tweets.. Thanks..
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Posted: 10 years ago
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DNA Review

'Bajirao Mastani' review: Opulent drama of unrequited love is spot on!

Friday, 18 December 2015 - 3:41pm IST | Place: Mumbai | Agency: dna

A film for lovers. Especially those who didn't get a happy ending.
  • 'Bajirao Mastani' hit theatres on December 18

Film: Bajirao Mastani
Directed by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Milind Soman, Tanvi Azmi
Ratings: ****

What it's about: When you talk of unrequited love, it's always Romeo-Juliet, Heer-Ranjha, Laila-Majnu and now thanks toSanjay Leela Bhansali Bajirao-Mastani will be spoken about in the same breath. The director breathes life into the 18th-century love story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao (Ranveer Singh) and his second wife Mastani (Deepika Padukone). Mastani's tussle with his mother (Tanvi Azmi) and his first wife Kashibai (Priyanka Chopra). Like in all love tangles, there is passion, trauma, tension and heartbreak all around. In a disclaimer at the start of the film, SLB lets you know that the film is based on a book Rau and that it may be historically correct since he has taken creative/cinematic license but still manages to make it all too believable. It's almost as if you are not watching a film but looking through time at what happened.

What's good: Sanjay Bhansali has lovingly conceived and executed a film he has been wanting to make for over a decade. It is challenging to take a chapter from history from a few decades ago and make it interesting for modern audiences, but SLB pulls it off. It may not be by-the-book history but what a feast for the senses. The grandiose spectacle draws you into the world of kings and warriors, mere seconds into the film. The battle scenes, the dialogues, the passion, even the saas-bahu skirmishes are all right on the money. There is beauty and sensuality aplenty to leave breathless. Bajirao Mastani is a treat for the heart, not the head. The visuals and the performances are brilliant. Watching Ranveer Singh as Bajirao as like eavesdropping on a man who lived in another time. His language --words and body are spot on. His triumphs and his tears seem all too real. In the 90's all actresses wanted to work with Yash Chopra, as he presented his heroines as these beautiful creatures. SLB has taken over. Deepika looks ethereal. She is pitch perfect throughout. And a brilliant supporting cast.

What's not: Too much operatic dizziness. Many a times it feels like the director is forcing sensory-gluttony on you. The songs and dance routine bring on the yawns. The 'Pinga' song is an eye sore. Kashibai's character is not consistent. Her approach towards both Bajirao and Mastani keeps fluctuating. Priyanka tries her best to make it work and manages in a few scenes but her character lacks the punch because there is little to cheer for her Kashibai. At many points in the film, it's like you are watching Mughale-E-Azam and Anarkali and Game of Thrones. The climax of the film is too long drawn and slows the film down. You wish Mastani has tied her hair on the battlefield, sure it would not have looked as beautiful but why does it always have to be about beauty?

What to do: A film for lovers. Especially those who didn't get a happy ending.

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Posted: 10 years ago
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Bhawana Somaaya (@bhawanasomaaya)

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#BajiraoMastani is more than a love story, it is about the socio/political/ cultural ethos of 18th century superbly reflected in the film.
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Posted: 10 years ago
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This might explain Dpad's lack of enthusiasm during BM promotions and her retweeting Priya Gupta's tweet, in the process insulting her co-stars and director.

DP must have realized when she saw the film after it was complete that she has been effectively demolished by PC and Ranveer. And to top it all, she was supposed to be the main draw / attraction of BM. This couldn't have gone down very well with someone as competitive as her.

On the plus side, at least she was not trolled by critics the way Sonam was for PRDP. (Am hoping that the critics have an open mind when they watch Neerja. Sonam seems to have nailed the role, going by the promo!)
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Posted: 10 years ago
#75
Has sarita mved on from her rudge against baba
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: GundayVedant

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln6-97-3tcE&feature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE]

Yeh International Traveller bada irritating hai...


i loved this! amazing response from the audince in this video! they loved the film 😊
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Bajirao Mastani Box Office Opening

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Bajirao Mastani has taken a fair start at the box office on Friday, but given the budget of the film, it has plenty of ground to cover in the next few days just to recover costs.

The best performing centres were in the range of 40-50% in the morning. Centres that have taken a slow start were dismal with occupancy of less than 15% at places. The average is around the 25-30% mark, which is decent because the film was competing against a massive release like Dilwale.

One thing is certain for now - Bajirao Mastani hasn't been rejected like Saawariya was in 2007. It's a better film and can compete. At the same time, early reports from theatres aren't extraordinary either. So it remains to be seen where the film goes from here. It has to pick up today and then sustain the momentum in the next couple of days.

Approx Opening Day occupancy for the morning shows

  • Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - 85% (holiday)
  • Bajrangi Bhaijaan - 68%
  • Dilwale - 65-70%
  • ABCD 2 - 50%
  • Tanu Weds Manu Returns - 45%
  • Gabbar Is Back - 45% (partial holiday)
  • Singh Is Bling - 45% (holiday)
  • Welcome Back - 40%
  • Brothers - 40%
  • Roy - 38%
  • Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 - 35%
  • Bajirao Mastani - 30%
  • Detective Byomkesh Bakshi - 30% (holiday)
  • Badlapur - 30%
  • Tevar - 30%
  • Shaandaar - 30%
  • Dil Dhadakne Do - 28%
  • Phantom - 25%
  • Baby - 25%
  • Bombay Velvet - 20%
  • Hero - 20%
  • Piku - 18%
  • Jazbaa - 15%
  • Drishyam - 15%
  • Shamitabh - 15%
  • Katti Batti - 15%
  • NH10 - 15%
  • Mr X - 10%
  • Dum Laga Ke Haisha - 8%
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: Live2eat

Has sarita mved on from her rudge against baba


Looks like so😃

"Watching Ranveer Singh as Bajirao as like eavesdropping on a man who lived in another time. His language --words and body are spot on. His triumphs and his tears seem all too real."

Surprisingly she is not too enthusiastic about PC's role
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Reviews have been 100% positive for Baba n peecee.
Dp so far has been 8/10.

Not bad. Komal nahta is a trade guy not a critic BTW.

And only here she is thrashed. Others are quite dignified in critiquing her
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: somethinglovely

He said her performance wasnt free of false notes and he didnt like it. He also said that he was the only one as she received universal acclaim for that performance.


Why are you being defensive about it? 😕 I am not saying anything bad about PC or Kangana its about Raja. I said I find Raja weird considering he didnt like some of their other works (good ones like Barfi and TWMR) I also took Deepika's name. He thrashed her too. He was one of the few who didn't like Deepika at all in Cocktail. I dont remember the exact words but he felt Diana Penty stole the show. I am fully aware.. DP didn't get much favorable reviews for Mastani.. infact after a long time she is getting negative ones. No way I am denying it.. you dont have to convince me about Raja. I didn't point out anything about the other critics who hated her. I just dont get this guy and find him lil strange.

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