Salman, Aamir and ShahRukh all the leading khans and their major releases at the end of this year have kept the viewers guessing who the best is. Yuvvraaj came on the 21st of the Nov, while Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi released on the 12th of Dec and finally the viewers are waiting for Ghajini to release on Christmas Eve.
Director of Yuvvraaj ,Subhash Ghai could see all his efforts go in vain on the 21st of Nov when his film was released. The impressive star cast of his film consisted of Salman, Anil Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. A.R.Rahman gave his melodious music for the film. Subhash Ghai wanted to break his flop spell and wanted to show his fans that the showman is back. But unfortunately the viewers did not appreciate his efforts and all the shows were running empty. The viewers felt it was a waste of their time and money ,in spite of Salman looking great and his pairing up with Katrina dint do any wonders. He was trying to be himself and hence dint act at all. All the dialogues felt as if were written by a ten year old and the story a complete bhelpuri of all the previous Subhash Ghai films. Therefore even the Salman –Kat pairing and the locales of Austria and all the lavishly picturised songs and sets just couldn’t help the titanic from sinking at the box office. Unfortunately turning out to be the biggest flop of 2008.
Hopes built up again, on the onset of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’s release. SRK’s last release Om Shanti Om being a big hit had a rise in the expectation level of the common viewer. Moreover it was Aditya Chopra directing a film after Mohabbatein,that too after a span of eight years. Yash raj productions who were said to be going through a low phase ran to their all time savior SRK who happened to give the effortless hit Chak De that time. Rab Ne turned out to be an out and out romantic film with simple and sweet characters with whom the common man could relate to. SRK’s dual character one of Suri the other of Raj was remarkable and adorable. The viewer’s heart went out for the simpleton Suriinder Sahani. Anushka Sharma the newcomer is like a whiff of fresh air. She looks pretty, dances well and above all acts perfect .She confidently played her character opposite SRK in her very first flick. Overall Rab Ne was a hit and it grossed Rs. 60 crores in its opening weekend so YRF can finally relax and welcome 2009 with a smile. Thanks to SRK The Savior.
Finally it’s the turn of the last Khan to come up with his action flick Ghajini. All eyes are glued to the release of Ghajini. Aamir fans have full faith in him to do the best always. Mr. Perfectionist is doing a complete commercial masala film this time. His Ghajini hairstyle and would do anything to get kind of physique is already creating waves amongst the youngsters. Reports of the film from insiders who have seen it are that the film is way better than the original film. Rahman’s music is already a hit and as far as marketing is concerned all the multiplexes have their staff sporting the ghajini haircut and his statues all over the place don’t allow you to forget that Ghajini is coming with a big bang on the 24thof December.
-Preity Punjabi
