Lootera Movie Review

Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Ranveer Singh

Director: Vikramaditya Motwane

Directed by: Vikramaditya Motwane

Produced by: Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl

Screenplay by: Bhavani Iyer, Vikramaditya Motwane

Story by: Vikramaditya Motwane

Starring: Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha

Music by: Amit Trivedi

Cinematography: Mahendra J. Shetty

Editing by: Dipika Kalra

Studio: Balaji Motion Pictures, Phantom Films

Distributed by: Balaji Motion Pictures

Release date: 5 July 2013

As the saying goes, “First Impression is the best Impression”, the first look of Lootera itself made a good impression and there prevails an eagerness to know what the film would be like. Posters and promos show that Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha were made for each other, but in the movie it is not that perfect. There’s young love, heartbreak, longing and closure.

The story is set in 1950’s Manikpur in West Bengal. Pakhi (Sonakshi), a graceful yet playful zamindar’s daughter falls in love with Varun (Ranveer), an archaeologist who wants to dip up her family property. But seeing the real face of Varun, Pakhi and her father is shocked. The lover separates, by chance to reunite in Dalhousie. But that time Varun does not want to turn his back on Pakhi, even if that means risking his life.

Lootera songs have a nice blend with the story and there is no running around the trees dance movement in the snow clad Dalhousie. Giving a feel of watching a Hollywood Classic the background works are excellent.

The story might not work with the younger audience since it was set in 50’s giving the pace of that era. If you like to watch a classic and slow romance then Lootera can be your taste to unfold and invariably have some tragic element. 

Click here to see Sonakshi’s Sexy Lootera Looks

Shah Rukh Khan finally confirms the birth of his baby boy

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has put a full stop to all the rumors and speculations, after he finally spoke up about his newborn baby boy. Reportedly, on Wednesday night, Shah Rukh revealed that he is now the father of a third baby, but did not wish to indulge much into too many details.

During the music launch of his movie Chennai Express, Shah rukh Khan told the media, "It is a personal and confidential matter...it is a mix of happiness and sadness. I request the authorities concerned to continue to enthusiastically investigate about my baby." He further said, "Get over it. Get on the train baby, and not my baby. Will talk about all this later."

Bollywood stars leaving for IIFA 2013, Macau

The much-awaited 14th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, 2013 will be held in Macau. The award function that will start from this Thursday will yet again witness the Bollywood stars, performing live at the do. The Bollywood celebrities have already packed their bags, and are all set for Macau, to attend the event. 

Several Bollywood stars including actress Vidya Balan, her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur, Jacqueline Fernandez, Minnisha Lamba, Ayushmann Khurana, Sophie Chaudhary and many more made a beeline today at the airport. As per the reports, this year, IIFA will be hosted by the Badshaah- Shahrukh Khan, accompanied by Shahid Kapoor. 

A baby boy for SRK and Gauri

BMC officials have received birth report related to SRK third baby who was born on May 27 at Masrani Hospital for Women in Andheri. The child was born at 34 weeks of pregnancy and weighed 1.5kg at birth.

The baby was reportedly taken from Masrani to Nanavati Hospital, Juhu, and finally to Breach Candy Hospital. It is believed that the child has been discharged from Breach Candy and is home with the Khans.

On Tuesday, Bamne told TOI, "We have received from Masrani Nursing Home a birth report, which has to be mandatorily filed by nursing homes and hospitals to register every birth in the city."

There are no official details about the surrogate mother, but some reports in the media had said that Gauri's sister-in-law Namita Chibber may have been the surrogate. Khan family friends said the surrogate mother had already flown back to London.

The couple remained tight-lipped about the entire affair. But, reportedly they are planning a special bash for their baby in July and invitations have already been sent. The couple wants their family as well as close friends to be present to welcome the baby home.

A source said that Gauri did not want to undergo risks of pregnancy at the age of 47 so, they opted for surrogacy.

Jiah Khan's Suicide on Silver Screen

Bollywood Actress Jiah Khan’s mysterious suicide is planned to hit the silver screen with film stars well-known Marathi actress Tejaa Deokar playing the role of Jiah Khan

Without revealing much, Tejaa said, “Yes we are making Nati on the life of an actress who is frustrated with her career and especially her love life. It is a journey of a woman and the circumstances that compel to her commit suicide. I have to lose a lot of weight in the first half of the film and I am rigorously working on it. In the second half, I need to put on weight. I am also working on the stories of different models and actress who have committed suicide in the past.”

On being asked if the film is based on the recent Jiah Khan’s suicide case, Tejaa replied, “I believe performing the character will create no controversy at all. Why should I bother to take permission from her mom? Had it been some great politician or someone who may have done something for our country, then I would care to seek permission. If it were someone like Indira Gandhi, then we would definitely have sought permission. Also, my producers will have to look into all this. I as an actor need to just do my job.”

About Suraj Pancholi, she says, “Both hands are needed to clap. While in love we cannot blame the other.” Adding about her own love life she says, “My man is not from Bollywood at all. But I am very lucky to have someone so understanding and trustworthy. But, I must confess I would never think of committing suicide, no matter how tough things get. Life is full of problems we need to sort them out.”

Nati is being directed by debutant Yogesh Jadhav and is all set to hit the screens in the month of October. Some sources also claim the director is on the hunt for an actor who looks similar to Suraj Pancholi.