Lage Raho Munna Bhai

Year : 2006
Runtime : 144 Min.
Genre : Comedy, Drama, History
Director : Rajkumar Hirani
Movie Stars : Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Dia Mirza, Jimmy Shergill, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Saurabh Shukla
Country: India
Language : Hindi

A nice heart felt comedy about a gangster duo who must leave their ways behind in order to get the girl of on their dreams and stand up for what is right using the hardest to maneuver weapon of all- nonviolence.    This is one of those movies. You know, those movies that make you feel all bubbly inside, give you power and confidence but ultimately you never act upon these ideas. I always find these types of movies a little depressing but still worth a watch.

Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

Year : 2008
Runtime : 152 Min.
Genre : Crime, Drama
Director : Dibakar Banerjee
Movie Stars :Abhay Deol,Neetu Chandra, Paresh Rawal
Country: India
Language : Hindi

Hindi: ओए लक्की! लक्की ओए!
English: Hey Lucky!Lucky Hey!

A lot of people will not like this movie. It doesn't have big name Bolly stars, fancy foreign locations, dance numbers, or even ridiculous romances. This is one of those "thinking movies"  and not an entertainer. I wanted an entertainer comedy but what I found was a serious drama. Would I ever what to watch this again? No. Was it a terrible movie? No. Did I really like it? No.  As I stated this is not the kind of movie that I usually go, but it showed realistic view of Delhi and a  thief who steals not for the money but for something not as easily found.


Question: Where are the snow and mountain scenes from the movie shot? 

IMDB:Inspired by the incredible true story of Lucky Singh, an extremely charismatic and fearless confident man and thief who socialized with the rich, famous and influential of Delhi society and then proceeded to rob them blind. He was the bête noire of the police and had stolen millions by the time he was caught. A modern day Robin Hood with a twist, he robbed both the rich and the poor without prejudice. Nothing was too big nor was anything too insignificant to escape his attention. The film opens with his trial and charts his rise from the projects of crime ridden suburban Delhi to the very heart of the corridors of power. Along the way he makes lifelong friends, falls in love an manages to outwit the entire law and order machinery. 

 

Where in India is this?

Cry Baby

"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse"

 

There Lucky is

Peepli Live

Year : 2010
Runtime : 104 Min.
Genre : Comedy, Drama
Director : Anusha Rizvi
Movie Stars : Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghubir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa, Malaika Shenoy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui,Naseeruddin Shah
Country: India
Language : Hindi

A cleaver eye opener to farmer suicides in India but laughable and funny at the same time. I love how well this movie blends comedy and serious issues of India. I think that is what made this movie so watchable for me because I can laugh but still find like I've learned something. The issue of farmer suicides is a terrible truth. In the film the government is depicted as being selfish and uncaring toward their farming citizens, which after all makes up 70 percent of the  Indian population. At the end of the movie when the film crews just packs up and leaves this poor rural community with nothing more than a few minutes of fame. This was the saddest part for me because they just witnessed a village full of people below the poverty line and after they got what they needed (their story) they just left without a thought more about these people. But what really is sad is that there are tons more out there like this village.

IMDB:In the lead up to state elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid bank loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who scornfully suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide.

I agree. George W (bastard) did it! He stole Natha! 

Sure... We are what we eat (...ate in this case)

You don't heard that too often

I couldn't agree more

He doesn't look thrilled

"why did..."  past tense form of that word isn't used too often

Wow

If he is fat than we much all be obese.  I'm sure he was being sarcastic so "BEEP" you guy on  cycle.

Yamala Pagla Deewana

Year : 2010
Runtime : 163 Min.
Genre : Comedy, Romance
Director : Samir Karnik
Movie Stars : Sunny Deol,Dharmendra, Bobby Deol, Kulraj Randhawa, Anupam Kher
Country: India
Language : Hindi, Punjabi

Super funny movie about an "average" Punjabi family. There were so many things I liked about this movie I don't think I could pick a favorite scene or part. Sunny Deol, Dharmendra, and Bobby Deol are A+ actors in this comedic film. They make an amazing father and son pair.

Why does just about every English native sound the same in Bollywood. Am I the only one who has noticed that? Whether you are British, American, Canadian, South African, etc... you sound the same. The the Swiss cop in Darling (Telugu, 2010) had the same accent has the Canadian wife in this film.   about the wife. I swear I've heard her voice in Bollywood before... But hey thats just Bollywood for ya!

PLOT:  A mother leaves her con artist husband in India for Canada. She is only able to take one of her two sons. Years later, an adult Paramveer Singh Dhillon decides he must leave his wife and two sons in Canada to find his long lost father and brother to bring them home. The plot thickens when long lost brother Gajodhar falls in love with Saheba whose family is very traditional Punjabi. Saheba is taken away by her brothers in the hopes of marrying her off to a respectable Punjabi man. Father and sons must unite to pull off one of their greatest cons to save Saheba and become family once again.

Brotherly love

I love Canada too

Punjabi Hulk!

How to Lose Weight...? By Sticking to a wall?

Bhool Bhulaiya

Year : 2007
Runtime : 158 Min.
Genre : Comedy, Psychological Thriller
Director : Priyadarshan
Movie Stars : Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Amisha Patel
Country: India
Language : Hindi

It's a decent slower paced thriller with a surprising twist. I don't think I would want to watch this again on my free time, but it's worth at least one watch for most of you. Great acting on Vidya Balan's part and amazing Kathak skills. Akshay Kumar played an awesome zany doctor. He's by far my favorite character. Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal also had great comedic performances. Bhool Bhulaiya (The Maze) is a remake of Manichithrathazhu (1993) (Malayalam). Other remakes include Aaptamitra(Kannada),Chandramukhi(Telugu), Chandramukhi(Tamil), Rajmohol (Bengali).

I have a few remaining questions for the film. I had hella bad subtitles so maybe this was explained in the movie. Spoiler! If the ghost was not real and this was all in Avni's head what happened to Girja (Kaveri Jha)? What did she see that has caused her not to speak all these years?

IMDB: When U.S.-based Siddharth visits his Indian home town with his new wife, he insists they stay at the ancestral home, laughing off family members' warnings of ghostly goings-on in the mansion. But events soon make him reconsider his beliefs. As unexplained and terrifying occurrences arise, Siddharth calls on his doctor friend to help solve the mystery. What will be the outcome? Will Siddharth's friend be able to solve this riddle?

One Word: Crazy

Thats the go team face

Those shoes don't look comfy

We all know what he saw. Wink Wink.

WOW!

Thats not a good sign

I would have that same face if I saw a doctor dressed like that in my house

He's talking to the pot...

Stop, Drop, And Roll! Don't Run!

He looks like an Indian Chucky doll.

That's what we need in an all traditional ancient service- a video camera

The guy behind them looks suspicious. I would too.

This is one of those wrong impression moments that all families have

Turtle from Kung-Fu Panda.

Rat tails went out in the 80s.