Raees

Daring Identity Politics Helps A Complicated Portrayal

... is how he sets up Raees within a religious and community context. In Chak De India, SRK’s Kabir Khan recited his own prayer, “Nasrun minal lahe wah fatahun kareeb (God give me strength to win).” My Name Is Khan's Rizwan batted for Islam in a post 9/11 world. In Raees, his assertion of his identity and faith get stronger, right from the Moharram and maatam introductory scene to the prolonged fight in the slaughterhouse. And more. In Raees, he and Dholakia would rather dare than play it safe. The character, ostensibly based on the life of criminal Abdul Latif, walks on the razor’s edge. It’s a complicated portrayal. Some would complain of a whitewash regarding the alleged Dawood and Mumbai blast linkages. But it is in line with grounding SRK in his faith, and making him rise above it. We begin with a person who puts business above religion and doesn’t intend to harm others. Betrayals lead him to cross over to the dark side. More severe transgressions — like encouraging rioting and violence — follow. ...

Mainstream Indian Press Has Panned Mahira's Performance In Raees. Why

... Khan is awful. She is probably the first ever actress paired opposite Shah Rukh Khan who fails to ignite the spark with her chemistry on screen.". It was a known fact that Mahira has a small role in the film, but did her performance really warrant the all-out bashing? Given that the criticism is at times malacious, instead of constructive, one has to wonder whether the tense political climate has impacted the integrity of the reviews. Mumbai Mirror went as far as to say that "Investing in Mahira Khan's visa was a wasted cause as the actress can barely construct half an expression". Koimoi claims that Mahira "does nothing special and for all we care, any Bollywood actress could have pulled off that role. She even fails to emote appropriately in a few scenes.". Read on: 'We will look good in Raees', SRK tweets to Mahira. It was a known fact that Mahira has a small ...

Amid Raees Vs Kaabil, Aamir Khan’s Dangal Continues To Make Its Own Way

... D-day at the box office when the much awaited January 25 brought with itself the season’s biggest clash – Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Raees and Hrithik Roshan ’s Kaabil. After days of intense promotions, social media interactions and heavy marketing strategies, the two superstars are here with their massive releases. But as the two actors awaits the full and final verdict of the audience and the critics alike, here is Aamir Khan who continues to mint its way to the box office with Dangal. Also read |  Dangal crosses Rs 200-crore mark in overseas market. Dangal, which is running in its fifth week, is still one the profit side of the ladder. The sports biopic has already crossed Rs 200 crore mark in overseas market. On the domestic scene, it collected a crore on Tuesday too. Its India business till now stands at Rs 383.10 crore, and has crossed 730 crores in lifetime earnings. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, “#Dangal [Week 5] Fri 1.19 cr, Sat 2.10 cr, Sun 2.83 cr, Mon 94 lacs, Tue 1.01 cr. Total: ₹ 383.10 cr. India biz. ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTER.”. #Dangal [Week 5] Fri 1.19 cr, Sat 2.10 cr, Sun 2.83 cr, Mon 94 lacs, Tue 1.01 cr. Total: ₹ 383.10 cr. ...

Mahira Khan's Fashion Breakdown

... them. 2. Scoop neck and back. What added a tinge of sexiness to Mahira's looks were the scoop necklines and the deep backs of her kurtas which flaunted her décolleté. 3. Long line kurtas. Most of the kurtas she was seen wearings were full length or ankle length! The kurtas were fitted from the top and then flowed down giving them an elegant fall. 4. Pastel colours. Again, Mahira's looks were rather simplistic, so she stuck to a more subdued pastel colour palate. The colour she was seen wearing the most was a light pastel blue. In fact, other than the song sequences, Mahira is only seen wearing blue in the movie. 5. Long chiffon dupatta. That feminine long flowing chiffon dupatta is a must to add that extra ladylike oomph to your look. Mahira is seen wearing breezy chiffon dupattas with most of her kurtas. 6. Big earrings. To accentuate her features and bring attention to ...

Mainstream Indian Press Has Panned Mahira's Performance In Raees. Why

... below-the-belt, like Deccan Chronicle claiming that "Debutante Mahira Khan is awful. She is probably the first ever actress paired opposite Shah Rukh Khan who fails to ignite the spark with her chemistry on screen.". It was a known fact that Mahira has a small role in the film, but did her performance really warrant the all-out bashing? Given that the criticism is at times malacious, instead of constructive, one has to wonder whether the tense political climate has impacted the integrity of the reviews. Mumbai Mirror went as far as to say that "Investing in Mahira Khan's visa was a wasted cause as the actress can barely construct half an expression". Koimoi claims that Mahira "does nothing special and for all we care, any Bollywood actress could have pulled off that role. She even fails to emote appropriately in a few scenes.". Read on: 'We will look good in Raees', SRK tweets to Mahira. It was a known fact that Mahira has a small role in the film, but did her performance really warrant the all-out bashing? Not only is Mahira a well-loved actor ...

It’s Raees, Kaabil Versus Assamese Cinema Shakira Aahibo Bokultolor Bihuloi

... to Bokultol's Bihu) in the cinema halls. Barua called up some local television channels. He said cinema halls must screen the cinema if people want to watch it or ULFA would oppose it. Police however stated that it is looking the matter. A senior police official said, "We are looking into for it involves inviting a banned outfit.". In the past, ULFA had banned screening of Hindi cinema in the state. Student body Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) stated, "Uneasy state of affair of Assamese cinema industry has irked us.". AJYCP president Biraj Kumar Talukdar said that the hall owners must screen the Assamese films to promote the industry apart from screening the Hindi films to survive. "The situation seems to have gone from bad to worse. Cinema hall owners have been fighting against the odds by screening the Assamese films despite lack of response. Films are screened for financial benefit. They can not afford to keep screening Assamese films even by incurring loss.". The organization demands screening of ...

Shah Rukh Khan Film Is A Mish-mash Of Things We’ve Seen Before

... fulfilling every single point of the In and As trope. He sings and dances, he fights and romances: he also tries to fulfill the outlines of a character. And that’s where the film gets stuck, between the two stools of restraint and full blown tamasha: the In and As SRK is as familiar as he has ever been, despite the trimmings added on to induce freshness — the gold rimmed glasses, the kohled eyes, the deliberate delivery, and that ‘Scarface’ moment full of guns, arcing bullets and spraying blood– which all actors dream of. Also read |  Raees box office collection day 1. Dholakia knows his Gujarat. That was clear in his ‘Parzania ‘. There are some flashes of that insider knowledge here too, but you can see how fear of being censored has blunted the edges of this film which could have really lifted off the screen. The riots, both in Mumbai and Gujarat, have a seriously anodyne feel. And the predictable arc of the story weighs the second half down. Raees movie review: Mahira Khan’s coyness in ...

Raees Movie Review, Box Office Collection, Story, Trailer, Cast & Crew

... determination to achieving his goals and ironically a heart of gold. His layered character traits encapsulate an inimitable blend of personas, making him revered, loved and feared. Always thinking ahead of the curve and using revolutionary ideas of management which were unheard of during his time, but are now doctrines for students, Raees eliminates every opposition that comes his way. However, his downfall will be crossing paths with the no-nonsense police officer Majumdar, whose sole reason for existence is the elimination of crime. What ensues next is a tumultuous battle between the two, which forms a key defining element of the film's narrative. Raees Movie Review. Shah Rukh Khan has never looked better; he's full of fury and for once, isn't spreading his arms, but breaking others'. The film lies entirely on his shoulders and he carries the weight most of the times. When he doesn't, the ever-so-reliable Nawazuddin Siddiqui steps in with his crackling performance. In the trademark Nawaz style, he delivers ...

When Srk Was An Usher At Pankaj Udhas Concert And Got Paid Rs 50

... to Delhi I was throwing up.”. Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently travelling to Delhi in a train to promote his latest film Raees, said that he has plans to play some board games and wished his youngest son Ab Ram was with him tonight. The Rahul Dholakia-directed crime saga is set to release on January 25. Read more. Jackie Chan: I did not go to the Oscars, the Oscars came to me. Shah Rukh said his train journeys “have not been as romantic and beautiful as they have been in films” but said his iconic track, Chhaiyaa Chhaiyaa was difficult to shoot. “Except me everybody was tied to the train that is exactly why I could do the jumps. The dancers were all tied down that is why it was very difficult. The train was running slow. But many times those overhead bridges use to come and there was no communication like how you have those speakers now,” he added. The actor said choreographer Farah Khan and the free carries had a white cloth so that every time they “put it up it meant stop the song and I would just bend down.” “It was very scary. ...