Comments on: Bollywood Industry : The Desi Big Brother House http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/ Don't just sit there...do something ! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:23:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: bikas http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/comment-page-1/#comment-29194 bikas Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:04:59 +0000 http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/#comment-29194 Pls accept my invitation to join the carnival of Bollywood. We would be looking forward to your submission. to submit your post follow this link http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_1296.html regards, bikas www.dearcinema.com Pls accept my invitation to join the carnival of Bollywood. We would be looking forward to your submission. to submit your post follow this link

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]]> By: shadows http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/comment-page-1/#comment-28652 shadows Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:04:04 +0000 http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/#comment-28652 These yash chopra-karan johar- "saahrookh" type of films are boring... well you can watch them for a while, but then you can switch channels and not bother about it. They are soooo predictable. Hrithik for D2.. filmfare.. is it ? Ok, I actually like Hrithik, but naah, he doesnt deserve a filmfare for D2. Oh, Sakshi, I know you wont be surprised by my comment :) These yash chopra-karan johar- “saahrookh” type of films are boring… well you can watch them for a while, but then you can switch channels and not bother about it. They are soooo predictable.

Hrithik for D2.. filmfare.. is it ? Ok, I actually like Hrithik, but naah, he doesnt deserve a filmfare for D2.

Oh, Sakshi, I know you wont be surprised by my comment :)

]]> By: Utsa http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/comment-page-1/#comment-28622 Utsa Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:55:44 +0000 http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/#comment-28622 Sakshi: I thought Fanaa was one of the crappiest films ever. And to see it win at the Fimlfare Awards was nothing short of 'dadagiri' in my opinion. Agree with you that a handful of 'influential' families rule Bollywood. But, you cannot blame those actors who have no backing whatsoever trying to make it big. After all, they're actors by profession and would like to excel in their field, just like the rest of us do in our desired professions.15 park avenue, was quite unimpressive to me, but I thought Konkana did a fantastic job in Mr&Mr's Iyer. And unfortuntely, in order to gain popularity and fanbase she too would like to make a break with a reupted banner like Yash Raj films.. Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Shabana Azmi are/were great actors but then didn't they make their mark with more 'commercial' films and big banners to become popular..just like Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bach=chn did. My two cents..anyway bubby, probably worth less than half a cent!;D Sakshi: I thought Fanaa was one of the crappiest films ever. And to see it win at the Fimlfare Awards was nothing short of ‘dadagiri’ in my opinion. Agree with you that a handful of ‘influential’ families rule Bollywood. But, you cannot blame those actors who have no backing whatsoever trying to make it big. After all, they’re actors by profession and would like to excel in their field, just like the rest of us do in our desired professions.15 park avenue, was quite unimpressive to me, but I thought Konkana did a fantastic job in Mr&Mr’s Iyer. And unfortuntely, in order to gain popularity and fanbase she too would like to make a break with a reupted banner like Yash Raj films..
Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Shabana Azmi are/were great actors but then didn’t they make their mark with more ‘commercial’ films and big banners to become popular..just like Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bach=chn did.

My two cents..anyway bubby, probably worth less than half a cent!;D

]]> By: Anshul http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/comment-page-1/#comment-28564 Anshul Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:33:32 +0000 http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/#comment-28564 hey Sakshi, Nice thoughts. Everyone wants to get into the Yash Raj camp. Akshay Kr who is quite proud of the fact that he made it without the Yash Raj banner is desperate to get in......And I do not blame them...I mean look at the recent filmfare awards - Best Actor to hrithik for D2 - can yu believe it? Khosla ka Ghosla, a wonderful comedy, was not even nominated. Same goes for Konkona - I mean does anybody remember Park Avenue. But look at Fanaa, Hum Tum, D2 etc etc - they all worked even though they were not so gr8 films - simply on hype created by the Yash Raj banner. hey Sakshi,

Nice thoughts. Everyone wants to get into the Yash Raj camp. Akshay Kr who is quite proud of the fact that he made it without the Yash Raj banner is desperate to get in……And I do not blame them…I mean look at the recent filmfare awards – Best Actor to hrithik for D2 – can yu believe it? Khosla ka Ghosla, a wonderful comedy, was not even nominated.

Same goes for Konkona – I mean does anybody remember Park Avenue. But look at Fanaa, Hum Tum, D2 etc etc – they all worked even though they were not so gr8 films – simply on hype created by the Yash Raj banner.

]]> By: Saakshi O. Juneja http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/comment-page-1/#comment-28563 Saakshi O. Juneja Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:06:56 +0000 http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/#comment-28563 Harsh – Well its not that I have a problem with Yash Chopra or Karan Johar kind off cinema, I as a matter of fact am a complete Bollywood buff. And I accept it with its sheer variety….including apna glamour and gloss, running round the trees routine. What I meant to say in that it’s fine if these so called Bollywood “families” churn out films just with the goal of money making but what is not acceptable is their fixation on ruling the roost. Since they lack the understanding of the term “originality”, they see to it that those who do…never land up actually making worth of it. Censor board partiality, blocking of financial funds, lack of work despite immense talent – these are just some of the examples as to what extent these individuals behind big production houses can go to against those who refuse to work on their terms or rules. As it is often said “Different as times can be dangerous” and therefore people with different vision who intend to realize different dreams….are only seen as dangerous minds by Bollywood Big Brothers. Sad but true. Harsh – Well its not that I have a problem with Yash Chopra or Karan Johar kind off cinema, I as a matter of fact am a complete Bollywood buff. And I accept it with its sheer variety….including apna glamour and gloss, running round the trees routine.

What I meant to say in that it’s fine if these so called Bollywood “families” churn out films just with the goal of money making but what is not acceptable is their fixation on ruling the roost. Since they lack the understanding of the term “originality”, they see to it that those who do…never land up actually making worth of it.

Censor board partiality, blocking of financial funds, lack of work despite immense talent – these are just some of the examples as to what extent these individuals behind big production houses can go to against those who refuse to work on their terms or rules.

As it is often said “Different as times can be dangerous” and therefore people with different vision who intend to realize different dreams….are only seen as dangerous minds by Bollywood Big Brothers. Sad but true.

]]> By: Harsh http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/comment-page-1/#comment-28554 Harsh Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:22:33 +0000 http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2007/03/12/bollywood-industry-the-desi-big-brother-house/#comment-28554 But Sakx, you can't entirely blame these dons of Bollywood. They do what they do because it sells. They have a common, well-trodden path to follow for their projects, and they do so with confidence and flourish. Agreed, Indian audience is awakening and becoming more mature in choice and opinion. But you yourself know how much people crave for the big bang movies with all the glitz, charm-power of celebrity faces and exotic stuff. Maybe you are speaking from the perspective of a mature and aware person, but you have to keep in mind that there is a huge chunk of society that still loves being starry-eyed at K3G type movies. And why? Because for a lot of people, these movies are the only access to fantastic dreams. Dreams that are so far removed from the reality they see everyday, that they simply want to fly away with that fairyland stuff. These people will also enjoy and try to understand complex and subtle themes like The Namesake, but in the end, big banner mush is what lures them. And I am not being exclusive here. I admit even I - though I hardly watch movies and am not a good judge - would watch KANK readily. Yes, I might crib and criticize the overdose of glamour, but we all have been raised on such stuff and we are used to it. We might grow mature and exposed to quality cinema and alternate world views, but we will never be able to shun the "typical" Bollywood. And therefore, there will always be a Yash Raj waiting to hog the limelight and steal the show. Though I agree that these high profile banners should take the initiative once in a while, and try to define new trends. One cannot guarantee if the audience will like an off-beat movie from Karan Johar, but people in the position to steer should always try to find new paths. But Sakx, you can’t entirely blame these dons of Bollywood. They do what they do because it sells. They have a common, well-trodden path to follow for their projects, and they do so with confidence and flourish.
Agreed, Indian audience is awakening and becoming more mature in choice and opinion. But you yourself know how much people crave for the big bang movies with all the glitz, charm-power of celebrity faces and exotic stuff. Maybe you are speaking from the perspective of a mature and aware person, but you have to keep in mind that there is a huge chunk of society that still loves being starry-eyed at K3G type movies.
And why? Because for a lot of people, these movies are the only access to fantastic dreams. Dreams that are so far removed from the reality they see everyday, that they simply want to fly away with that fairyland stuff. These people will also enjoy and try to understand complex and subtle themes like The Namesake, but in the end, big banner mush is what lures them. And I am not being exclusive here. I admit even I – though I hardly watch movies and am not a good judge – would watch KANK readily. Yes, I might crib and criticize the overdose of glamour, but we all have been raised on such stuff and we are used to it. We might grow mature and exposed to quality cinema and alternate world views, but we will never be able to shun the “typical” Bollywood. And therefore, there will always be a Yash Raj waiting to hog the limelight and steal the show.
Though I agree that these high profile banners should take the initiative once in a while, and try to define new trends. One cannot guarantee if the audience will like an off-beat movie from Karan Johar, but people in the position to steer should always try to find new paths.

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