~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
The 'A' list: Why 'Aap ka Suroor’ will be the ace in the pack
After Hours Correspondent Thursday, June 28, 2007 19:35 IST
‘Awaarapan’, ‘Apne’ and ‘Aap ka Suroor’— which will be the ace in the pack?
'Aap ka Suroor’ is the hottest film
The Deols’ ‘Apne’, Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awaarapan’ and Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Aap ka Suroor’—it’s ‘three much’ of a choice for audiences this week.
‘Apne’ is a complete family film. With the three Deols coming together, the movie will be a major attraction for their fans. But with the family positioning, it might lose out amongst the youth.
‘Awarapan’ doesn’t seem that promising. The only known face in it is that of Emraan Hashmi. Normally, the music of any Bhatt movie always catches up. But that doesn’t seem to be the case here.
‘Aap ka Suroor’ is undoubtedly the hottest film of the year. The promotion has been extremely aggressive and hard-hitting. The hype created, especially on television, hasn’t been hitherto seen. Also, in terms of advance booking, ‘Aap ka Suroor’ is far ahead than any of the two movies releasing with it. —Amod Mehra, trade analyst
All three movies belong to different genres. ‘Apne’ is a movie soaked with emotions and promises a brilliant performance by Dharmendra.
‘Awaarapan’ on the other hand, could give Emraan Hashmi’s career a new lease. The film is actually meant to white wash his earlier mistakes. It could be an eye opener for people who think Emraan to be a bad actor.
‘Aap ka Suroor’ has a good opening and we do have a reason to watch it—simply to see how Himesh acts! —Taran Adarsh, Trade Guide
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Aap Kaa Surroor : Movie Review
29th June 2007 20.13 IST By Aparajita Ghosh
Fans of singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya will be quite pleased with his debut film as an actor – Aap Ka Suroor : The Moviee: The Real Luv Story’.
The movie, directed by Himesh’s longtime friend Prashant Chaddha, is not based on Reshammiya’s life. It is a fiction story that anyway answers some FAQs about the singer-musician.
In his acting debut, Himesh is too uptight before the camera. For the most part he wears a brooding look that has by now become quite typical of him. And the emotions that he expresses in the film are those of sadness, pain, anguish, helplessness and anger. In fact, after some time the movie begins to look like a vanity collage of Himesh Reshammiya.
‘Aap Ka Surroor’ tells the story of HR (Himesh), a rock star on a musical tour in Germany. He falls in love at first sight with Riaa ( Hansika Motwani ), the event manager of his concert.
On the other hand, there is Ruby ( Mallika Sherawat ), the partner of the organizer of the concert. Ruby is in love with HR. But he doesn’t reciprocate her feelings. He loves Riaa.
HR’s troubles begin with the murder of a TV journalist. The finger of suspicion points towards HR and he is arrested by Stuttgart police and put behind bars.
Convinced of HR’s guilt, Riaa’s father (Sachin Khedekar) fixes her marriage with another man. Now, HR has only one option: to run away from police captivity and find the real killer to prove his innocence before his ladylove is married off to someone else. Will he succeed?
‘Aap Ka Surroor’ is based on a wafer thin plot. On top of it, the film’s script and dialogues are very filmy. But director Prashant Chaddha makes the flick interesting by telling the story very stylishly and at a brisk pace. In fact, the film is akin to an outstretched music video that packs in different ingredients necessary for a masala entertainer: romance, music, drama and action.
The film’s USP is its music. Songs like ‘Asalaam Valekum’, ‘Tera Mera Milna’, ‘Tanhainyan’ and ‘Mehbooba’ are a delight to ears. However, the placement of ‘Mehbooba’ (with Mallika) could have been better.
While Himesh impresses as a music composer of the film, he fails to make any mark as an actor. He is stiff, he is conscious of the camera and he tries to act as if he has all the pain in the world. This act begins to look superficial after a while. Anyway, considering it is his first attempt at acting, some leniency should be shown in evaluating his performance.
Hansika Motwani is cute and gorgeous. Although she is confident in front of the camera, her acting skills need some polishing.
Mallika Sherawat looks ***y and plays her part of a vamp very well. The change in her character in the second half was unexpected.
Among other actors, Raj Babbar and Sachin Khedekar have very small roles. Shravan as Himesh’s sidekick is superb.
On the whole, ‘Aap Ka Surroor’ is worth a watch if you are a Reshammiya fan. The film’s story interweaves romance, mystery and thrills in a way that will appeal to the masses.
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
B.O. update: 'Aap Kaa Surroor' Opens huge
By Taran Adarsh, June 29, 2007 - 18:46 IST
Box-office is most unpredictable! The stupendous opening of Himesh Reshammiya’s first film as an actor, AAP KAA SURROOR, has caught the entire film industry unaware. The film has opened to an earth-shattering response [95%-100%] everywhere, from East to West, from North to South. In fact, at several centres, the opening of this film is at par with KRRISH and DHOOM 2, the biggest openers of 2006. Incredible, isn’t it?
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
AKS: Only for Himesh fans
Syed Firdaus Ashraf
June 29, 2007 16:17 IST
Aa aa acting mein teri, Jaan jaan jayengi jaan meri.
Aa aa acting mein teri, Jaan jaan jayengi jaan meri.
The rephrased lines from 36 China Town best describes Himesh Reshammiya's acting debut, Aap Kaa Surroor: The Moviee: The Real Luv Story.
Himesh's acting and the film's story is quite weak. Yet, AKS will work very well for audiences. Despite the film's shortcomings, it will not bore you.
Director Prashant Chadha has managed to balance the songs with the story, and also capture Germany beautifully.
Himesh plays a rockstar in the film, who arrives in Germany for a concert. A chance meeting with Riaa Bakshi (Hansika Motwani [Images]), who is his event manager in Germany, results in love at first sight. There's no background to HR's life -- there's no reason why he fell in love with Riaa or why he was single all the while before he met Riaa.
To play spoilsport in their love story comes Ruby James (Mallika Sherawat who has also fallen for Himesh. But of course, he's not interested in her.
The story goes that a television reporter is murdered in Himesh's room, and he gets arrested. Now, he has to prove his innocence to the world and to Riaa's father (Sachin Khedekar). If he cannot, Riaa will be married off to someone else.
The story is very ordinary. What saves it is the music. All the songs have been well-placed in the film, so that you never lose interest.
Hansika Motwani does not impress. Her emotions are restricted to excessive smiling or crying.
Himesh's sidekick Shravan does good work.
More screen time for Mallika would have made the film better. She rocks in Sholay's Mehbooba song.
Himesh is too stiff and needs to loosen up if he wants to continue acting. He has a good screen presence, but at times, looks too conscious in front of the camera.
Anyway, like Himesh promised in his interview, the reason for him not smiling is revealed in the course of the film.
If you are a Himesh fan, Aap Kaa Suroor is a must-watch. If not, avoid.
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Bollywood wishes Himesh good luck
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, June 28: Bollywood's celebrated singer Himesh Reshammiya makes his acting debut Friday with "Aap Ka Surroor". The industry wishes him good luck ahead of the film's release:
Riteish Deshmukh: 'I'm a big Himesh fan. I've already booked the tickets for my friends and me for his film. I'm really looking forward to his film. I wish him all the best."
Vipul Shah: "For Himesh to be accepted as an actor, is a big challenge. But I also know Himesh has risen from the ranks and so he knows what it takes to be successful. He's a clever man and a canny musician. I'm sure he has covered all bases before becoming an actor. I wish him all luck."
Suniel Shetty: " 'Aap Ka Surroor' is going to be a massive hit ... a blockbuster. Nothing can stop Himesh. His critics can say that he sings through his ear, nose or throat but it makes no difference. Audiences adore him. I've seen how they react to Himesh abroad.
"The man is a phenomenon and everyone is just waiting to watch him on screen. Himesh will be a big success as an actor. He's hardworking and he has an attitude, a deadly combination. I'm a big big fan of him and I wish him all the best."
Javed Akhtar: "My best wishes are with him."
Kangana Ranaut: "Though I haven't seen him as an actor, I've seen what he can do as a singer and a composer. Himesh is a rock star. I want him to be the first successful singer turned actor since Kishore Kumar."
Vikram Bhatt: "The film's music is very good. The publicity is fantastic. It will begin very well and that's half the battle won. As an actor it's premature to comment on Himesh. It will all depend on how his ability as a musician is showcased. I believe he plays a musician. That's home turf for Himesh, hence not tough at all."
Suneel Darshan: "Looking at the fantastic advance booking for 'Aap Ka Surroor'. At the single-screen theatres, the film appears to have succeeded in the first round. Himesh's film comes on the same Friday as a huge multi-starrer ('Apne') and a branded product of a media favourite (Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan'). Himesh's extraordinary advance booking is an eye-opener."
Pritam Chakraborty: "I sincerely wish him all the best. I hope his film does well because he has worked really hard on it. Though it may not open that well in the multiplexes, it will definitely get a roaring opening in the single screens.
"But my prayers are with 'Awarapan', which opens with Himesh's film. Not only because I'm associated with it, but also because director Mohit Suri has done a fantastic job."
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
The film has been surrounded by quite a few controversies.
Yes. People pointed fingers at the fact that Hansika, the heroine of the film, is just 16. But so was Dimple Kapadia, when she made her debut in Bobby.
Also, many eyebrows were raised when it was published that Mallika Sherawat was paid Rs one and half crores for a 10-minute appearance. But let me clarify that she has a full-fledged negative role in the film.
Amidst all this, Ashaji (Bhosle) wanted to slap me about the R D Burman controversy but I apologised her and also persuaded her to sing a duet with me in the film by gaining proper rights of the Mehbooba song.
There's a mystery behind my cap or why girls always leave me in my music videos. People will get to know the reason behind that in my film.
We had shot two endings of the film, one sad and the other, happy. But after much debate, we zeroed in on one ending.
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Passion Week
Who says he doesn’t smile or take off his cap? Himesh Reshammiya puts to rest all myths with Aap Kaa Surroor
Suruchi Mazumdar
How often do you smile in real life? Like everyone else, I smile and laugh too, though I’m seldom seen in a light-hearted mood. Now finally, my audience will see me smiling in Aap Kaa Surroor. When they watch the film, they’ll know why I look so passionate and serious in my music videos.
Do you take off your cap in the movie? I’ll be seen without a cap in the final 10 minutes of the film. That sequence will mark the beginning of the sequel we plan to make if Aap Kaa is a hit. I make a fashion statement by wearing the cap. And now it has also become a lucky charm for me. In Aap Kaa I’ll be wearing a designer cap.
How did you prepare yourself as a hero for Aap Kaa Surroor? I lost 12 kilos to look stylish. Designer Rupa Chaddha has come up with a great collection of costumes for me in the film. I’m also sporting a beard that adds to my looks.
Is Mallika Sherawat doing just the Mehbooba item number in the film? Mallika has a full-fledged 30-minute role in the film. She plays a negative character. I also want to clarify that she has not charged Rs 1.5 crore for doing my film.
How do you react to criticisms that you are a nasal singer? One tends to sound a little nasal while singing on a high pitch. I tried defending myself all of last year but now I’ve given up. I’m okay if certain people think I’m a nasal singer. I would rather ignore them and work harder to come up with more hit songs. exactly ignore em...u keep on rockin himesh!
Recently Madhuri Dixit said on a TV show that Jhalak Dikhlaja is the favourite song of her entire family. How do you react to it? Madhuri Dixit is a legend. I can only thank her for the comment. I was also extremely honoured when Kareena Kapoor recently said that she wanted to watch the first day-first show of my film. awwwwwww!!
What kind of roles do you want to play in future? Kishore Kumar, who was successful both as actor and singer, is my idol. But while he excelled in comedy, I am more comfortable in passionate roles. I’ve already been approached for other films, but it all depends on Aap Kaa’s BO performance.black
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Lolz ur trying to say that he doesn't have hair? lol nah ur wrong, u know why he wears a cap well for ur information its lucky for him, he sang his first song with a cap n it become a hit, he said that in saragama 2006.
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Well for me I luved the way he sang "apna" , "aap ki kashish", "yeh tere mere mila" (plus he looked hot in it) ,"lagi lagi" (from askar), "tere suroor" (from aap ka suroor the ablum) , "mehbooba mehbooba" (he looked yummy in the video especially when he goes "ayyye" "Tu yaad na aye" (he sang really well, his impressions just kills) "Naam hai tere tere" (nice remix video) all the songs from Namasate london rox ( I luv the song "door jaiyo na" ) Title song from good boy bad boy
Okay I have to go now, l'll do the rest later lol plus luved his music in "Tere Naam"
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
well dah cos of me lol well he just randomly sang for apan and people just went crazy over it n then he sang for askar n people still luved him so then he started working on his ablum "aap ka suroor"
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Well lol first of all i dunt believe in marriage but since I'm going to get one I want him to have trust in our relationship, he has to be Rich, AND love me n respect me.
~`Just_Me`~
Age: 125
6432 days old here
Total Posts: 233
Points: 0
Location:
Canada, Canada
Lolz ya, n I think we should have a topic on Himesh so we can drool over him all the time. since he's my chocolate ice cream and a lolly pop, I usually call him "MY LOLLY POP" lol
i dont believe in that! thats not love! thats compromize!!
I want him to have trust in our relationship, he has to be Rich, 
