SanjuBaba
Age: 124
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Producer: Pritish Nandy Communications
Director: Leela Bajaj
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai, Zayed Khan
Music: Vishal-Shekhar
In 1999, the industry saw a few firsts when actor Sanjay Dutt and actress Aishwarya Rai won several lead actor and actresses awards. It wouldn´t be too long before the two featured together. Five years later, the duo will play the lead couple for the first time in Pritish Nandy Communications "Shabd" after featuring together in Hum Kisise Kum Nahin as a part of a multi-star cast. As is with most PNC films, like the recently released Chameli, or Jhankaar Beats, "Shabd" is an off beat non-typical story. This time the production company ropes in new director Leela Bajaj in the thriller that begins after the couple gets married. Actor Zayed Khan supports.
Shabd is a thriller revolving around a writer who, as he pens his story with twists and turns, decides to incorporate his story into his real life and write the novel based on that occurrence. Unlike stories where a writer´s novel becomes their real life, Shaukat (Sanjay Dutt) decides that he will decide to write his novel based on how his current life story is playing out. His story begins when his wife, Antara (Aishwarya Rai), is approached by Yash (Zayed Khan) and continuously persuaded for a romantic affair. Shaukat decides that Antara should fiendishly pursue the relationship, and he will write the story from there, feeling that this will, obviously, make his story as realistic as one can get. Shaukat then decides that he will write the transitions and instruct his wife to play them out.
Shaukat doesn´t realize that Antara was already enticed by Yash. As Shaukat continues to write his story, he doesn´t realize what is happening in front of his eyes. Realizing the impendence of a twist unforeseen, he tries to change the direction his novel is headed in, hoping the same for his real life. But it doesn´t happen that way. As PNC continues with its production of well made, different film, "Shabd" looks to help it in that direction later this year.
SanjuBaba
Age: 124
7365 days old here
Total Posts: 210
Points: 0
Location:
United States, United States
Dutt's Deadly Desire
Musafir has been hyped a lot. What do you expect from yet another don role?
Musafir is another great project where I play an out and out negative character, like in Rakht. But here, the audience knows that I am the villain. It was great to do another film with Sanjay Gupta after Kaante. Sameera's looking hot, the film's looking smashing - let's see how the audience reacts.
Shabd will be your second film with Aishwarya Rai and PNC. Tell us more...
I play a crucial role and am making a conscious attempt to be different. In Shabd I play a stylish, arrogant guy with a beautiful wife played by Ash. I totally loved the role when I heard it because the concept was different, interesting and character-driven. Working with Aishwarya was fantastic as I have a great rapport with her. Her role is brilliant and there's Zayed Khan in it too.
Your last film Rakht sank without a trace. Why did you do the film?
As far as Rakht was concerned, it was a multi-starrer with an intriguing storyline. And I did it because of Mahesh Manjrekar who directed and Suniel Shetty who produced the film. They are buddies and part of my family so I couldn't refuse.
You seem to be friends with everyone. What's so special about male bonding with other Bollywood actors?
It's just my way of life. All my Bollywood friends are dear to me. Ajay Devgan is like family, Jackie dada (Shroff) is a darling, a yaaron ka yaar, Abhishek Bachchan is like my own bachcha 'cause I respect his father a lot. As for Suniel Shetty, well and #8230;what more can I say except that I have yet to come across a better person than him in the entire universe. Though I abhor film parties, I party with them till dawn, after so many years of living within myself!
What are your other projects?
I have Raman Kumar's Sarhad Paar, Pankaj Kharbanda's Dost, Nitin Manmohan's Tango Charlie, Afzal Khan's Mehbooba and Anubhav Sinha's Dus. I don't work according to hits and flops. I work from my heart, not from my mind. That is why I am loved in the industry. I am doing well without the big banners with my friends -- Sanjay Gupta, Mahesh Manjrekar and David Dhawan.
Everyone goes through ups and downs. Sometimes a film works, sometimes it doesn't. That doesn't mean that the director has no talent, it is just that something went wrong somewhere. I do a lot for my friends because they do a lot for me.
After acting what next - direction?
Yes. I'm all set to direct an action movie. I know, I know! I said I'm tired of the action genre but for my directorial debut I'm hell bent on making an action movie like the cowboy genre of Hollywood that starred Clint Eastwood.
Acting is the best thing that has happened to me. It has, for one, given me a chance to pass on all my pain, anguish and sufferings over to my different characters, two, lessened my burden and three, helped me take a break. Acting is a very important factor in my life.
Your daughter Trishala was in town recently. How did it feel to have her here?
Great. She was here on a brief visit but we had loads of fun. She lives in the US, so I can't meet her that often but I try to be with her whenever she needs me and schedule my holidays in the States just to be with her, besides making time when she comes down on holidays. My family means a lot to me.
What are your dreams and desires? What do you yearn for?
I yearn for yachts and suits. Yes, I wish I could have a yacht of my own right here. My friends in New York own wonderful yachts and I have a blast while I'm there.
As for suits, they are my favourite outfits but given India's weather conditions I cannot always freak out in them. I'd wear a suit round the clock, even while sleeping! I also want an island in Tahiti, a Mexican ranch like in John Wayne westerns, own aircraft like some Hollywood stars. I am biding my time.
SanjuBaba
Age: 124
7365 days old here
Total Posts: 210
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Location:
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Shabd Music Review
Shabd , produced by the father daughter team of Pritish Nandy/Rangita Nandy, and directed by Leena Yadav, promises to be yet another hot film, starring Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai and Zayed Khan. Aishwarya and Sanjay have worked together before in Hum Kissi Se Kum Nahin, but not opposite each other. The film has lyrics by Irshad Hamil (Kamil in some places in the album) and Vishal Dadlani, and is set to music by the duo of Vishal and Shekar. The promos currently featured on television make for good viewing, though there are rumors of some ‘hot' scenes in the film. The producers claim that Shabd is ‘The Year's Biggest Love Story' and the film's by-line ‘Passion brought them together/ Deception tore them apart' implies another love triangle (in the pipeline are already 2 films awaiting release— Vaada and Bewafaa , along similar lines) with lots of unfaithfulness thrown in. For Zayed , after Vaada , it looks like another ménage de trios. The album also carries credits for Keyboard programming (Abhijit Nalani and Amar Mohile) and Rhythm programming (Samrat Bharadwaj and Amar Mohile).
The album opens to Sholon Si , sung by Vishal Dadlani and Sunidhi Chauhan. In this fact racy number, with good beats, Vishal employs his vocal cords well, and succeeds in sounding harsh and coarse, reminding one of some of the songs sung in the past by R.D.Burman, in a guttural voice. Occasionally, the music drowns the words, but otherwise this song is a good one for making it to the dance floor. It's a song of passion and desire, and has a lot of good Salsa or Tap dance like beats. Musical accompaniments are good on the guitar and violin. Sunidhi uses her husky voice very well, to sound very sensuous. The song, along with its picturization, should set the screen on fire.
Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan sing, Khoya Khoya tha duniya ke rahoon mein the next number, featuring Sanjay Dutt. The song starts with a monologue in Sanjay's voice, which continues throughout the song, asking basic questions like who are you, who am I, and goes on to describe the beloved. The song is basically a love duet, with Sonu and Sunidhi singing well in tandem. Arrangements are traditional. Sanjay ends the song with these words ‘ Tere samne jo bhi aayega, use tujse pyar ho hi jaayega' . Vishaal has written the song, and the free verses are by Irshad Kamaal.
Bolo To again features Sanjay Dutt, while Sonu and Shreya Ghosal do the singing. The song is soft and slow, but filled with love and passion, where the lover asks his beloved, as to what is happening to him. Shreya's voice is very fresh and melodious. Sanjay Dutt's voice keeps advising and warning the lovers, to be aware of what they are doing, finally pushing them to go ahead. There are traces of ‘ Jaane Do Naa, Paas Aao Na ' from the film Saagar . Both the song and the free verses are by Irshad Kamaal.
Chahaton Ka Silsila , by Kumar Sanu and Sunidhi Chauhan, is a medium paced song, and again is a love duet. It talks about the distance between the lovers becoming less, and of the lovers coming together. Kumar Sanu's rich baritone voice adds a lot of depth to the song, while Sunidhi shows her versatility by moving away from her item number voice, and singing the song plainly, full of love and devotion.
Mat Jaa, by Sukhwinder Singh , is written by Irshad Kamaal , and accompanied on the Bass, Drums and Guitar by Siddharth and Warren Mendonca. This is a sad song, a song of distress and anguish, as the lover cries out to his beloved, not to leave him and go away. Though the Bass, Drums and Guitar are excellent, there are areas where they tend to drown the lyrics. Sukwinder is one of the singers who is blessed with a fantastic range, and can effortlessly sing at a high pitch. In this song too, he alternates smoothly between high and low pitches. The love torn heart is weeping, and Sukhwinder conveys this very well.
Vishaal and Sunidhi Chauhan again sing ‘Sholon Si /The Remix' sung to a different, much faster beat and music, with a lot of English chorus. Arrangements are good, and the song is a blend of Indian and Latin American music. Will definitely make the teenyboppers dance and gyrate, in clubs and discos around the country.
Chahaton Ka Silsila is repeated again, this time around in the voice of Udit Narayan. A very soft song, Udit's voice is caressing and smooth, and makes for pleasant hearing. Lyrics are by Irshad Kamaal and the use of some phrases like ‘ Chun Ke rakhlo chahaton ke yeh lamhe, yun samalkar thaam lo pal, dekho woh kho raha hai ' make for good listening and warm the heart.
Mat Jaa/The Remix follows this song, in the voice of Sukhwinder Singh. It starts erotically, with a male in a husky voice saying the words ‘ I'm not going to let you go ', and the song is definitely a song of love and passion. The guitar is put to good effect throughout the song, and the remix is as good, if not better than the original slow number. The background voice adds a lot of sensuality to the song, which is otherwise a song of separation, of a lover's failure and frustration in love. The song ends with some good synchronized music.
The Theme Of Shabd is the last number on this album. A small piece, lasting about two and a half minutes, it is slow and melodious, and puts one in an introspective mood. Vishal and Shekar make good use of the flute, keyboard, and violins, to create a soothing symphony.
All in all, the album is pretty average, in which Sholon Si (original and Remix ) and the Mat Jaa Remix stand out, being racy, catchy numbers, and tend to play riot with your imagination. What must be happening on the screen, you wonder? Khoya Khoya, Bolo To and Chahaton Ka Silsila are decent romantic numbers, but something which one gets to hear in most Hindi films, and there is nothing outstanding in these songs.
Rating: **1/2
