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CINEMA:
FILM MARKETING
ACTION!
 After
all that romance it's time for mayhem now. The theme for November is violence,
revenge, terrorism and death. There's bloodbath in store for movie buffs.
Kurukshetra:
Action
is Mahesh Manjrekar's forte, and his latest offering stars Sanjay Dutt.
Champion:
Padmakumar's fast-paced film is expected to revive Sunny Deol's
career.
Officer:
Sunil Shetty finds a role in this action film despite all the
flops. Ramanaidu's boldest move?
Ghaath:
Kumar Mohan's work showcases Manoj Bajpai's skills.
Stormy
Truth
 Movie:
Bawandar
Director: Jagmohan Mundhra
Cast: Nandita Das, Raghuvir Yadav, Deepti Naval, Laila Rouass,
Rahul Khanna and Gulshan grover
Based on
a true story of an exploited Rajasthani sathin, Bawandar (sandstorm)
jolts viewers out of complacency. The protagonist, Sanwari-a women's development
worker who fights for her rights after a brutal gang rape-is brilliantly
portrayed by Nandita Das. Some explicit scenes like Das' encounter with
a lewd policeman, a masturbation scene and the lawyers' obscene questions
in court are a bit over stretched. But presenting earthy reality is the
whole point of this powerful film. A must watch especially because the
real life Sanwari still awaits justice even as she continues her battle
against male chauvinism.
Q&A
PRIYADARSHAN
"People expect a lot from a commercial director"
After
a slew of non-hits, Priyadarshan seems to be on a rebound. He is now filming
Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, a romantic comedy. And ready for release
is Snehithiye, a murder mystery with Tabu and Jyotika in the lead roles,
which was shot simultaneously in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. A big international
project is on the cards but he's not ready to talk about it just yet.
Q. You
had lapsed into a self-confessed period of silence before Hera Pheri.
Why?
A.
Experiments don't always pay. I was so sure Doli Saja Ke Rakhna would
do well, but when it didn't I lapsed into depression.
Q. So
what's new about your current work?
A.
In Snehithiye, I adopted a Hitchcockian approach on the premise that a
woman's only friend after marriage is her husband. Based on the Marathi
film Bindhast, it has a fresh screenplay. It will be one of the sleekest
films made.
Q. Are
you contemplating offbeat cinema too?
A.
A small-budget Tamil art film on the weavers of Kanchipuram is in the
offing. I am also planning another film with Anil Kapoor on the caste
wars of Bihar.
Q. Why
the change of tack?
A.
People expect a lot from a commercial director. It's not right to always
expect another Viraasat from me.
Jackpot
for Kher
Anupam
Kher's had a bumper Diwali: Zee's Sawal Dus Crore Ka and his directorial
debut with producer Vashu Bhagnani, who asserts, "He is a versatile
actor and I have full faith in him." The as-yet-unnamed film is a
multistarrer scripted by Rahul Nanda. An ecstatic Kher says, "I won't
just be a part of the film but will live the action with my characters."
Kher may finally be the captain of the ship.
BOX OFFICE
MOHABBATEIN
Weeks in release: 1
Collections: Rs 6 crore
Bumper opening but the candy-floss romance can survive only in the cities,
that too with a trimming.
Verdict: Earner
MISSION
KASHMIR
Weeks in release: 1
Collections: Rs 9 crore
Hrithik Roshan's charm worked but in smaller cities, the magic of the
Bumbro number did not.
Verdict: Average
Compiled
by Methil Renuka and Sheela
Raval
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