Padmavati (Sanjay Leela Bhansali)- Trailer Review by Shoby

Padmavati (Sanjay Leela Bhansali)- Trailer Review by Shoby

When the name of Sir Sanjay Leela Bhansali appears in front of you, what do you assume. Grandeur in cinema. He has given classics in his carrier including Hum Dil De Chukey Sanam, Devdas, Black, Saawariya and Baajirao Mastani. After a wait of almost two years, the father of cinema is returned to the business with his another period magnum opus titled Padmavati, which is slated to be released on December 1st, 2017. Film stars Deepika Padukone, Shahd Kapoor, Ranveer Singh & Aditi Rao Haidari in lead roles. Music has been composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali himself, where lyrics are penned by Siddarth & Garima and Background Score is composed by Sanchit Balhara. The trailer of the film has been released a couple of days ago and here is our analysis on the same.

First thing first, this trailer has the same Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature feel. You will witness the true larger than life canvas in all the frames. From the majestic set design to the noble wardrobe, from slight gestures of Deepika Padukon's standalone sad eyes to the opulent background score, I feel, Sir Sanjay Sir has never gone flat. No compromise has been made over the prestige & grandiosity of the product.

Although all the scenes in the trailer are breathtaking views, a result of stunning cinematography but to me the one where Deepika is shown looking on to the head turban of Shahid while Shahid looking into her eyes is sheer goose bumps. With only two monologues featuring in it, this one is without any doubt one the grandest affairs we have witnessed in history, when it comes to viewing Bollywood films. With Shreya Ghoshal & many other excellent voices behind the mic, the music lovers must be waiting anxiously for the soundtrack of the film, which would be one of its kind for sure. 

With this trailer which itself asking for more, I personally cant wait for its release.

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Birha Bahag Ki Meena (Sumaira Hameed)- Novel Review by Shoby

Birha Bahag Ki Meena (Sumaira Hameed)- Novel Review by Shoby

K. Asif 's Mughal e Azam, Kamal Amrohi's Pakeezah and Sir Sanjay Lella Bhansali's, Devdas, Saanwariya & Bajirao Mastani. To me, if anything deserves to be called as a cinematic gem, it is just these movies. To me, they are the ones who have really achieved the cult status in terms of film making in the history of Indian film industry. The films have really changed the way how the films were being made..

Let me halt the discussion on other three movies for some other time and let us focus on the 20th Film-Fare winner Pakeezah. Aap ke paon bohat haseen hain... Inhain zameen per na utaiye ga, meley ho jaey ge. Whenever I watch the movie, it gives me chills, the real goose bumps. I can never forget the sequence where Salim renames Sahibjaan as Pakeezah and she runs away having millions of different thoughts in her mind. If Mohey Panghat is one of my most favourite choreographed song then Thaarey Rahiyo is also in the same list. 

So whenever I watched Pakeezah, to me it acted as one of the most brilliantly executed tragedy in Bollywood courtesy an awesome screenplay, a realistic art direction, some not seen before choreography, serene lyrics, grand musical arrangements and above all out of this world bravura performances by the leading cast especially Meena Kumari.

No, this review is definitely not on Pakeezah, however this brief introduction was mandatory to acquaint you about what Pakeezah is to me as a film and once again Sumaira Hameed has come up with an idea which no one else as yet has dared to explore in the digest history of Pakistan.

Writing a biography of a famous personality is not an easy task to do. And the bigger challenge arises when you are writing the larger than life character of someone who actually lived in the world and that too in a novel form. It may needs an entire long book to encompass the life of this celebrated actress. I must say that Ms. Sumaira is the bravest of hearts who took the challenge of penning the Tragedy Queen of Bollywood Meena Kumari's life within a few pages.

Birha Bahag ki Meena is a story that girdled the life time journey from Munna to Meena Kumari. The poor girl who was born in a family of struggling artists. Whose mother & sisters were all struggling actresses and father was a gem of a musician who was in search of that one big opportunity. And her father was all set to leave her on the doorstep of a orphanage. Jurm, wajood mein ana...

Mahjabeen (Munna) who lost her childhood inn the darkness of poverty started acting in smaller roles in her childhood. She was not allowed to play as other children of her age do, so she started collecting stones on the sets of the films and considered them her companion.

She never wanted to act but fortune has written something else for her. With the passage of time she started proving her acting prowess but again she never wanted to be the big thing in glitz & glamour world. She was a pure artist, the one who treats the work as the most sacred thing. Main ne to kabhi amar honey ke khawab nahi dekhey... Bus mera fun buland ho jaey... 

And then she fell in love with a well known writer Kamal Amrohi, who when praised her beauty, she became The Beauty in real sense. Woh khamoshi se geet ho gai... Tum ne "us" ko "un" ker ke usey mehram ker diya... Ah... Serene

I feel Sumaira Hameed took a great volume of risk in choosing this topic as if even a minor of hte things goes wrong, you simply loose the path but how should I praise the beauty of her writing. She never made us feel like we are reading life story of a celebrated actress who has won multiple awards.

While reading Birha Bahaj ki Meena, you carry on your journey with the character of Munna and you seriously start feeling the same as she (the actual Mahjabeen) would have felt while going through the whole. She used to write a diary and interesting part is, you will find the mood of diary quotes getting changed with the change in her life times.

The writing of Sumaira is at its peak when she makes you stand in front of those two love birds who ultimately parted the ways. I honestly felt like watching a class theatrical act or a Bollywood tragedy especially while reading the dialogues like Titli ke paron ko hathon mein masal ker tum kehtey ho main bad'chalan hoon... Tumhari mohabbat zehar ban ker meri rooh mein mein dor rahi hai or tum kehtey ho main ghattiya hoon...

Sumaira this time made us visit the inside of Bollywood Film nagri. As they say, all that glitter is not gold proves really correct here. I felt myself wandering on the sets of Pakeezah with living characters talking all around me. I felt like I was very much part of the same time who saw the making of this epic for 16 long years. Kamal Amrohi once said that he  he hoped to create a film which would be worthy of her as an actress, and worthy of the love he felt for her as a woman, whereas Meena Kumari regarded the film as Kamal Amrohi's tribute to her.

Birha Bahag ki Meena is not here to tell you what was right or wrong. It is not preachy and never tries to crack your mind about who does what wrong. I looked to it as a salute to love, a homage to passion, a respect to the world's most sensitive relationship. I am pretty sure that if anyone would have tell the story of Meena Kumari with utmost delicacy & authority, it was none other than Sumaira Hameed.

Sumaira's dialogues in this novel are absolutely stunning. Her use of Hindi dialect in this story made the happenings looks even more real. Let me tell you, that I consider Saanwarya as a painting in motion. And here I am announcing one more thing, Birha Bahag ki Meena, to me, is a poetry in prose. 

Meena lost her life for the sadness of love and Sumaira has woven the actual emotional thread that made Mahjabeen, the Meena Kumari, the tragedy queen of Indian film industry.

Bajirao Mastani is Unstoppable...

Bajirao Mastani is Unstoppable...

Dream run of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's December 18 release Bajirao Mastani continues as the film crosses 150 crore mark. Currently film has grossed approximately 155 crore till 16th day of its release, as the films collections on Saturday (16th day) were estimated to over 5.5 crore.

On the other hand Rohit Shetty's overly hyped film Dilwale featuring a mega cast of SRK, Kajol, Varun & Kriti managed to gather approximately 139 crore. Long way to go for Bajirao Mastani.

Bajirao Mastani Dilwale Opening Business- Analysis by Shoby

Bajirao Mastani Dilwale Opening Business- Analysis by Shoby

When two giants face  each other for a one on one combat, there arises expectations much more than what one has expected. Same is the case with the on screen clash of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani and Rohit Shetty's Shahrukh Khan starrer Dilwale.

We are living in the age where it is almost normal for a big budget (big banner) movie to make 100 odd crores and now the race of more than 200 in fact 300 crore has begun. Amir Khan and Salman Khan have tasted 300 crore earnings for movies like PK and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, whereas Shahrukh Khan's Chennai Express grossed more than 200 crore.

Lifetime business of a movie depends heavily on the earnings of first day and therefore opening business is always in focus when it comes to big projects. Needless to say that everyone was eyeing on first day's business of both Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani.

Although both of these films have done magnum in box office by gathering their share and pulled audience to the theatres in good numbers, however due to certain reasons business of both got effected (read divided).

As expected Dilwale (with 3000 screens) emerged as a winner of the race and collected almost 21 crores whereas Bajirao Mastani managed to gross 12.80 crore. Now Dilwale is all times number 16th on the basis of day one business and Bajirao Mastani is Ranveer Singh's third top grosser (first day business only) after Gundey and Goliyon Ki Raasleela- RaamLeela, respectively.

Cinema has won in this intense battle between two giants but no doubt, business has been effected greatly. Had these two film were given a solo release, they would surely had grossed much more than what they have earned yesterday. 

Bajirao Mastani- Movie Review by Shoby

Bajirao Mastani- Movie Review by Shoby

4.5 Hearts out of 5

A lesser known fact is that Sanjay Leela Bhansali concieved the idea of making a film on the love story of warrior poet Peshwa Bajirao Ballar even before making his debut direction Khamoshi- The Musical. With the passage of time, conditions kept on changing and he became busy in doing other projects, however somewhere in his mind, he was eager to cinematize this story. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Katrina Kaif, Bhumika Chawla and a few others, there came many artists for various roles belong to the project but nothing materialized until he found his Bajirao in Ranveer Singh, Mastani in Deepika Padukone and Kashi Bai in Priyanka Chopra.

Late it came, better it became. So Bajirao Mastani is yet another SLB signature in which Sanjay Leela Bhansali is written all over. Starting from the script. Ten on ten for such a solid punch, with dialogues depicting all the beauty at their best.

Aap ne to sirf Waar ka nishan dekha hai Peshwa... Ghao to kahi or laga hai". What a way to depict her love for Bajirao. Humarey wapis aney ke baad bhi aap ki ankhon se gaya nahi... Humara intezar". Telling how deep Bajirao could look in Kashi Bai's heart. Aap ki di hui her cheez humain aziz ha... Chahey ghungru hon ya Beta." Just spot on.

Check one of the most stunningly shot sequences where Kashi Bai first time saw the reflection of Bajirao in the curtain. See the rage of Bajirao shown though the stormy night's voyage. Fell in love with the scene where Bajirao and Mastani confess love for each other and make a commitment. And that fountain scene, where SLB has shown the eternal emotion of love in an altogether different module.

One of the best parts of the movie was the scene where Nanah separates Mastani from her son. What an exceptional conversant between mother & son. Check at hte concluding parts, where Kashi Bai comes to beat Bajirao and in his unconsciousness, he considers him to be Mastani and asks about Kashi Bai, she says: "Ab to pathar se dil ka kaam leney lagi hai". The very last imaginary fight sequence where Bajirao battles with invisible enemy (his own self) Just fabulous... Mind boggling.

Bajirao Mastani is without any doubt the best work of Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. Although Deepika & Priyanka excel beautifully but to me, it was a show stolen completely by Ranveer Singh. Bhansali sb has re-discovered this gem of an artist. His accent (with a blend of Marathi), his graceful gate of an emperor, his grandeur of a warrior, his emotions as a lover. Bhansali sb has tapped his real acting skills.

Deepika Padukone outshines in the role of Mastani Bai, the class & grace she carries in the whole movie is just phenomenal. Scenes featuring her sword actions are choreographed with such a great precision & authenticity.

Priyanka Chopa is yet another gem stone in the forehead of movie. Watch her unmatched elegance in the role of Kashi Bai. In some places, she simply takes the middle of the stage, especially the very last sequences. She did not acted, rather lived the character.

Special mention is due for Tanvi Azmi, who has played Bajirao's mother in such a convincing manner. All of these actors bind with their flawless performances and you can never even blink an eye for the whole time period. You do not want this movie to be finished, even after it ends. Such a power of Sanjay Lela Bhansali.

Art directions, set designing, choreography, editing & other technicalities of cinema have always been up to the mark in SLB's products and Bajirao Mastani is no different. I must say that every frame of Bajirao Mastani is poetic in terms of cinematic credentials & sensibilities. Sudeep Chatterjee's cinematography is breath taking indeed specially in war sequences.

Although movie does not feature many of the songs, which are available in the album (may be because of editing), however still Deewani Mastani, Albela Sajan, Mohey Rang Do Laal & Pinga are winners in every sense. I literally missed Ayat, Aaj Ibadat and Fitoori in the movie. Had they been included in the proceedings, it would have been a magnum treat for the viewers.

Although climax & anti climax could have been much better. Having said that I would still say that with the career best performances of Ranveer, Deepika and Priyanka, Bajirao Mastani will glow as a shining star in the sky of Bollywood. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has nailed it yet again and proved his mettle. Watch it for two and half hours of sheer dream and cinematic poetry.

Bajirao Mastani or Dilwale (What To Watch)- Feature by Shoby

Bajirao Mastani or Dilwale (What To Watch)- Feature by Shoby

Friday the 18th of December 2015 (tomorrow) will witness the heaviest clash of cinema, the biggest combat on screen when legendary film maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani will face Rohit Shetty's Dilwale. Arises the biggest question for regular cine goers regarding which movie to watch first. Are you also confused about what to watch on priority.  Here is an analysis that will surely resolve your problem of making the right choice.

Let us first discuss about Bajirao Mastani, which is said to be the dream project of ace film director. It is a period romance drama starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. Based on the love story of a warrior poet Bajirao Bhallal & his lady love (second wife) Mastani Bai, this film is claiming to be a magnum opus.

With grand sets, jaw dropping war & combat sequences, awesome chemistry between Ranveer & Deepika, brilliantly composed Marathi flavored classical sound track, top notch art direction, beautiful choreography and above all pitch perfect direction from legendary Bhansali sb, Bajirao Mastani is for those who love class & grandeur. SLB has always come up with classics and with a good mix of art, off beat & commercial cinema in his filmography, he is without any doubt one of the biggest directors of all times in Bollywood.

Now talking about Dilwale, the biggest USP of the movie is its lead cast, starring one & only king of romance Shahrukh Khan paired opposite his best onscreen heroine Kajol, this film also stars great acting talent Varun Dhawan & Heropanti fame Kriti Sanon. Rohit Shetty (as I said in my earlier feature) knows the perfect recipe of making 100, 200 & even 300 crore grosser.

Man behind super hit franchises of Golmaal and Singham, gave us mega blockbuster in the form of Chennai Express, when he joined hands with SRK last time. Dilwale would be another action packed full on masala entertainer targeted towards masses and you better not miss it if you are a fan of either SRK- Kajol or Rohit Shetty's type of cinema.

I hope this article would have helped you in deciding which movie you will watch first. Do comment if it was helpful... Enjoy the best of cinema on 18th of December.

Clash of Titans... Bajirao Mastani vs Dilwale... Article by Shoby

Clash of Titans... Bajirao Mastani vs Dilwale... Article by Shoby

December 18, 2015 will witness the biggest clash of the year when two giants will be pitched against each other in theatres. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Bajirao Mastani is all set to battle on screen with hit machine Rohit Shetty's Dilwale.

Bhansali sb known for making grand movies on large scales has given the industry some mega blockbusters, which are not only critically acclaimed by the analysts but also gained fame among the public. His films Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (starring Salman Khan and Ashwariya Rai bachchan) and Devdas (starring Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri and Aishwariya) literally reshaped the Indian cinema.

If his movie Black was one of its kind superbly made art, his another film Guzaarish also won many hearts with its very unique story line and execution. Although Saanwarya couldn't do well in box office, it is still regarded as one of those epics that will be cherished after several years and will be respected for sure in future.

His last endeavor Goliyon Ki RaasLeela- Raam Leela (starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone) was his first 100 crore grosser. This film was not only praised by the critics, it was also loved by the spectators and attracted them in good numbers.

He has once again gathered the Raam Leela team (Ranveer, Deepika and Priyanka Chopra) for his upcoming saga Bajirao Mastani, story of a warrior poet.  With all the colors, exceptional music, beautiful choreography, large scale sets & locales, war scenes and intense drama with hard hitting dialogues, this one is all set to make a mark and win the hearts of the audience.

On the other hand, Rohit Shetty knows the perfect recipe of making multiple 100, 200, even 300 crore grosser. The maker of Golmaal and Singham series knows the perfect combination of various ingredients that can make a movie capable enough to pull the audience to the theatres.

When last time, he joined hands with SRK, the combo gave us one of the all time biggest top grosser Chennai Express, which was a perfect laugh riot.

Now, he has made the hit romantic couple of 90s (SRK- Kajol) come back in the movie titled "Dilwale". With an already hit soundtrack to its credit, lots of expectations are attached with the business of the movie.

People have millions of expectations with both of these movies and they are no doubt two most anticipated and most awaited movies of the year 2015. Having said that it would have been much better, if  these movies had a solo launch so that each of them could enjoy their due share of business, we wish both of them all the success.

Biggest Question... Which one of them do you think will be able to win more hearts???

Albela Sajan (Bajirao Mastani)- Song Review by Shoby

Albela Sajan (Bajirao Mastani)- Song Review by Shoby

As stated in my review on Bajirao Mastani's soundtrack, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has re-done his Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam's epic track Albela Sajan and this time its more of a chorus song. With just a few days remaining in the release of the film, video of the track is released.

I bet you will certainly love to watch it multiple of times. Reason: It is a pure Sanjay Leela Bhansali's type of affair by every front. You will love to see colors, happiness, rangolis and dances all over.

Its about the return of Pishwa Bajirao after a victory and see how his first wife Kashi Bai receives him. Its about double celebration for her. She is not only celebrating Bajirao's victory but also celebrating his return. and that too in a grand manner.

If Deewani Mastani was all about Deepika Padukone, Albela Sajan belongs to Priyanka Chopra altogether. See her reactions when she dances (and poses horse riding) in front of Ranveer Singh alone. Also see the way she points him (as if telling that you are looking great) and in response just a mild smile on the face of Ranveer for a moment or two. Thats it... Showing true grandeur of an emperor.

This December 18 will surely witness magic on screen when Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Baji Rao Mastani will hit the theaters. Waiting anxiously!!!

Dilwale Trailer 2- Review by Shoby

Dilwale Trailer 2- Review by Shoby

Rohit Shetty known for making mega blockbuster sheer masala entertainers literally shocked me with the second trailer of his upcoming SRK- Kajol starrer Dilwale.

Featuring (a portion of) Theme of Dilwale (by DJ Chetas) which actually is a signature DJ Chetas mashup of the album (Dilwale), the second trailer shows yet another side of the story. Although the prime focus is once again or Shahrukh Khan (and rightly so, as he is the main protagonist of the movie), this  trailer shows the more intense and grey side of the picture.

It apparently seems like a big revenge drama is all set to be revealed in cinemas with a strong writing embedded in the heart of the script. By far, the screenplay is looking like much convincing, although it will be clear when the film will be released.

Kajol also has a significant part to play in the second trailer and her role is now getting clearer. She is there to win the hearts once again, mark my words.

Releasing on December 18 this Friday opposite Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Bajirao Mastani, this competition is looking head to head magnum. 

Non Lip Sync Songs in SLB's Films- An Exclusive Feature by Shoby

Non Lip Sync Songs in SLB's Films- An Exclusive Feature by Shoby

Legendary director Sanjay Leela Bhansali sb is all set to release his dream project Bajirao Mastani on December 18, 2015. My last exclusive feature about Bhansali sb was about the usage of word "Chaand" in his movies. Thank you all for liking the feature. Those of you who could not read it earlier can read it here ( http://shobywood.blogspot.com/2015/12/chaand-legacy-continues-in-slbs-film.html ).

Today let us explore yet another dimension from the directorial projects of the legend. There is a custom that every SLB movie contains at least one song in which there is no lip syncing. Artists do not utter the lyrics of the song and the picturization is done through only non verbal communication portrayal and the impact is created by artist's gestures and overall ambiance.

Khamoshi- The Musical (SLB's first direction) witnessed Salman Khan and Manisha Koirala winning hearts of everyone by their serene gestures in 90s hit Bahon Ke Darmiyan. It was one of the most favorite romantic tracks of its time and is still cherished by those who love good music

SLB's mega blockbuster musical drama (Hum Dil De Chukey Sanam) gave us a gem in the form of Ankhon ki Gustakhian, a love ballad no one and literally no one can forget. Marvollously sung by Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy, this song turned out to be an epic. Aishwarya Rai's flawless performance and Salman Khan's naughty moves made it an epic for sure.

SLB's saga Devdas brought Bairi Piya, exceptionally sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Udit Narayan. This time Aishwarya was paired opposite king of romance Shahrukh Khan and they truly lit fire on the screen with their sizzling chemistry. Once again there was no lip syncing and only presenters were artist's gestures, choreography and art direction.

Saanwarya the greatest ever film witnessed Jaan-e-Jaan. One of those songs that I personally love the most. The passion and sort of insistence shown by Ranbir Kapoor in this song is what makes it stand out from the lot. Beautifully composed by Monty Sharma and penned by Sameer, this one was a real SLB song by every mean.

Guzaarish was although an off-beat movie but it featured a track Tera Zikr, in which first time ever Ball Dance was displayed in Bollywood. Jazz and Ballet dance forms were used in the sequences where Hrithik was shown doing different magic tricks. No doubt, it was one of the most difficult song of Bollywood as far as choreography is concerned.

Goliyon Ki Raasleela- Raam Leela was all about love and passion and same was shown in track Lahoo Munh Lag Gaya. With Garba at its best, this was a typical SLB kind of song, where we witnessed colors and dances all over. Deepika Padukone stunned everyone through her eye gestures and facial expressions in this song.

Coming to the upcomingg film of Sanjay Leela Bhansali (i.e. Bajirao Mastani) I feel Aaj Ibadat or Ayat would be that musical number in which lip syncing is (most probably) not used. I can be wrong however it is just a speculation from my end as a die hard fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. However the secret will be recvealed on December 18, when world witness Bajirao Mastani making waves in thaters.

Bajirao Mastani- Music Review by Shoby

Bajirao Mastani- Music Review by Shoby

4 Hearts out of 5

Just got to listen all 10 tracks from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming magnum opus Bajirao Mastani. I am reviewing music after a little break, so advance apologies, if I go over the board. J  First thing first, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been a ghost musician for many of his tracks in his earlier movies, however he became visible as the main composer in his last movie Goliyon Ki raasleela- Raamleela and gave us a beautiful musical score. This time too, he decided to compose the whole album by himself.  Let us see, track by track, how these songs have turned out for the listener.

Deewani Mastani is no doubt the best song of the album. It is one of those tracks that stays with you even after it is ended. Sung magnificently by the nightingale Shreya Ghoshal, this track tells the story of how passionate Mastani is for Bajirao. With a touch of Sufi and Qawali ang and beautiful use of Sitars and chord instruments, it takes you in another journey altogether.

In his last hit RaamLeela, Bhansali sb joined hands with latest sensation Arijit Singh and gave us one of the best tracks of his filmography titled "Yeh Laal Ishq". In Bajirao mastani, he has once again brought Arijit behind the mic who crooned a sweet slow melody "Ayat". Beautifully written by A. M. Turaz, this one also has the touch of Sufi and Qawali genres.

Malhari is a victory celebration song, where the supporters of Bajirao are dancing in joy and chanting slogans after getting a crucial victory over his opponent in a battlefield. Vishal Dadlani has sung it in his unique solid powerful style, depicting the passion in the right volume, needed for the situation.

Winner of National Film Award for Best Choreography Pandit Birju Maharaj comes together with Shreya Ghoshal and gave us a beautiful classical number "Mohe Rang Do Laal". It has a feel of Kaahey Cher Cher Mohe and Dhai Shaam (from Devdas) and Mohey Panghat Pe (from Mughal e Azam). We don’t get to listen this type of pure classical melodies in today's era more often. As this genre is explored so rarely now a days, that’s why it is my favorite track from the album and can’t wait to see, how (most probably) Deepika will dance on this beautiful composition.

Bhansali sb gave us an epic "Albela Sajan" in his second directorial venture "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam". Ustad Sultan Khan with Shankar Mahadevan and Kavitha Krishnamurthy almost immortalized the song and it became one of the cult pieces of music in Bollywood. Bhansali sb has re-done this track in the fim now. This time, it is more of a chorus track and will surely make its presence felt in the movie, when it will get played during the proceedings.

Ab Tohe Jane Na Doongi sung by Payal Dev, Shreyas Puranik is another classical track beautifully amalgamated with some modern and traditional musical instruments. It feels like thematically in nature and will becoming more meaningful, when plays with the situation in the film.

Pinga is the dance song, everyone was excited for. In Devdas, SLB made Madhuri and Ash dance like no one else could do in Dola Re Dola. In Bajirao Mastani, Bhansali has made dazzling Deepika and stunning Priyanka dance in "Pinga" and both of them have tried up to their optimum level to match the same legacy, which Dole Re has created earlier. Shreya Ghoshal and Vaishali Made has sung it in excellent Marathi style.

Pakistani classical singer Javed Bashir has crooned Aaj Ibaadat. It is yet another track of the album, with a mix of Sufi and classical music. Use of Sitar in this particular track is more than exceptional.

Fitoori, sung by Vaishali Made is a pure Maraathi composition. It looks like being highly inspired from one of the classical Marathi track "Mala Gau Ja Na Ghari". I enjoyed the track as it is such a new addition in the music of mainstream Bollywood’s film music.

Ganjana is the last track of the album crooned by Sukhwinder Singh. It is a devotional track and sung with the same passion and power which was required in it.

Overall, this album has something for almost everyone. My picks are Deewani Mastaani, Ayat and Mohe Rang Do Laal.

Bajirao Mastani- Movie Trailer Review by Shoby

Bajirao Mastani- Movie Trailer Review by Shoby

Trailers are almost the very first look of the movie, which prepares the audience to expect what actually they are going to experience in cinema.  It is believed that trailer should not be as short as people does not get an idea about what really would be the content of the movie and it should not also be as long as after watching it, someone thinks look I have tasted all the movie. Nothing else is left behind, so why should I watch it in cinema now.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali (the father of artistic cinema) the man behind cult classics is famous for presenting fascinating trailers for his movies. People still cherish a blind girl (Rani) hitting her white stick on the floor and then just sensing the snowfall in the trailer of Black. They still praise Shahrukh Khan uttering the epic word "Paro" in Devdas. it still brings a smile to their faces, when they think about Hrithik Roshan (a quadriplegic patient) sitting on his wheelchair and giving a smile, full of sorrow after almost failing in thrashing a fly away from him in the trailer of guzaarish and who can forget the grand entry of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in his first 100 crore grabber Raam-Leela.

After the extended teaser and few songs, November 2015 saw the launch of the trailer of year's most awaited magnum opus Bajirao Mastani. Let’s see, what does it has in it for the audience.

Grand sets, sword fights, vibrant colors, intense bg score, pleasantly attractive lightings, colorful ambience, graceful moves, make-believe war sequences. These are a few highlights of the trailer. One thing that Bhansali sb has done this time in the trailer is, he just kept minimal of dialogues embedded in the trailer and this strategy has worked wonders to me. It literally asks for more. All the actors are looking stunning. ranveer Singh has a very intense look of a warrior. Deepika is looking graceful and so does Priyanka.

Moment u think Sanjay Leela Bhansali has given his best and nothing more to be done is left, he shocks you and sprinkles yet another spell of more magic. If anything deserves to be seen in cinema. It is only the magic of Bhansali sb who is surely a winner when it comes to make the big scale quality cinema. One dialogue at the end of the tariler is sure to give enough goose bumps. Humare dil aik sath dharakte hain mastani. Or aik sath ruktey bhi hain. One expects a grand cinematic affair altogether after watching this grandest trailer and I really hope Bajirao Mastani turns out to be the best from the house.