Mela the forthcoming of Aamir and Twinkle is the topic of deep discussion in gallery of filmi critic. The Raja Hindustani fame Director Dharmesh Darshan again ready to face the new sucess in new millenium.Will it give the breakthorugh to Twinkle like Karishma did in Raja Hindustani is an another question in gallery.Sound and substance will come alive on the Indian screen after a long time in the form of Mela, the greatest entertainer of the millennium.This extravagant treat stars Aamir Khan with Faisal Khan and Twinkle Khanna, which by itself is a casting coup. The fortunate few who have seen rushes of the film are all praise of story and technical brilliance of the film. They are of the opinion that Mela is a fast-paced entertainer~r and very few films can boast of such style and substance. Aamir Khan himself says that Mela is one film he has enjoyed doing and it is close to his heart. According to him this is the Amir Khan style of entertainment from the word go. And if one goes by past record, the Aamir Khan style of entertainment has always done wonders at the box-office.He reasserts his position as one of the craftsmen of the new generation. He is a rare blend of youth and wisdom with an insight of what moves the audience. His knack of translating ideas into emotions is again evident in Mela. In the opinion of trade experts the magic combination of Dharmesh Darshan and Aamir Khan has brought the screen alive once again. And there is a sensitivity and maturity that has come in handling the talented cast of the film which include artistes like Tiku Talsania, Archana Puran Singh, Navneet Singh Nishan, Tanvi Azmi, Omkar Kapoor and Ayub Khan in a special appearance, Tinu Verma as "Gujjar". What is truly remarkable about the film is that the producers Venus Records & Tapes Ltd. have actually had a village set created and had a real Mela going for almost 100 days at Film City. Such grandeur is unheard of even in Bollywood. The sensational hit song Mela dilon ka.., was shot at this ethnic, mind boggling set. The film comes alive in every frame and such slickness and technique has only been experienced before in Hollywood films. Anu Malik's music is sensational and was already a rage all over India a day after its release. The mad rush for cassettes and CDs are mainly due to the fantastic promos of Mela showing on all television channels. Venus Cassettes and Records who is a lead player in the scene, has one more winner on their hands with Mela. This film will prove that no one can beat the range and consistency of Anu Malik. Dhadkan Mein Tum a melodious number was shot in Jaisalmer with Aamir and Twinkle participating. Then it was on to Switzerland where Rajan Kinnagi will once again enthrall the audience with his spectacular photography. Tujhe rab ne banaya kamaal... is the song picturised here and this number just stresses one fact: Yeh picture banaya kamaal... Every frame of the film speaks volumes of the dedication, hard work and talent of Dharmesh Darshan Aamir Khan Faisal Khan and Twinkle Khanna. Mela, true to its name is colourful, exciting and totally entertaining. And the team of Mela is confident that the film is a sure hit when it releases on 7 January 2000. A great way to start a new millennium! Sound and substance will come alive on the Indian screen after a long time in the form of Mela, the greatest entertainer of the millennium. 'Venus's Mela is a fabulous new film by Dharmesh Darshan, the director of the super hit film Raja Hindustani. This extravagant treat stars Aamir Khan with Faisal Khan and Twinkle Khanna, which by itself is a casting coup.

Songs of Mela
1..Chori Chori Gori Se
Singers : Udit Narayan,Abhijeet
2. Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya Current
Singers : Leslie Lewis,Hariharan,Aamir Khan
3. Dhadkan Mein Tum
Singers : Kumar Sanu, AlkaYagnik
4.Kamariya Lachke Re
Singers : Anuradha Paudwal,Udit Narayan
5. Mela Dilon Ka Current
Singers : Alka Yagnik,Udit Narayan,Sadhna Sargam,Abhijeet,Sonu Nigam

Kaho na Pyar hai
Cast: Ritwik Roshan, Amisha Patel
Director : Rakesh Roshan

Rakesh Roshan is now ready to launch his son Ritwik Roshan and coming film will decide the future for both, father and son becouse last film of Rakesh Roshan got a big flop. The funda of "K" as told by R.Roshan that it is the lucky alphabet for him is still remaining if you'll take a slight look on Rakesh Roshan you'll catch the "K" from Kamchor to Koyla all film started with "K" and it is another one in series of Kaho...'Believe in love' is what Rakesh Roshan's 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' yells out. Rajesh Roshan's music struggles hard to deliver the message to us and almost succeeds. Rajesh Roshan has always managed to create memorable music. So what if the changing market forces have effected his output, his music still manages to pull the heart strings. The music of ' Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' is pleasant and fresh with emphasis more on melody than mere beats and technological innovation. Too many cooks spoil the broth, but here, surprisingly three lyricists : Ibrahim Ashq, Vijay Akela and yes Saavan Kumar Tak combine to give good results. Thank God no samosas, idlis or mobile phones for a change. We think Saawan Kumar is better off penning lyrics than making films like the disastrous Mother 98, 99 or whatever. The album opens with the title track,'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai', pacy, foot tapping and melodious, establishing the romantic mood of the film. Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik deliver the goods well. Problems start with 'Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara', a totally forgettable and hence passable number. Kumar Sanu spoils a melodious 'Chand Sitare' with his nasal 'trying to be' voice. Asha Bhonsle scores yet again with 'Janeman'. It's a song that could've been called mundane but the lady saves it with her seductive and versatile voice. 'Na Tum Jano Na Hum', a soul-searching song that soothes the mind and is sung by Lucky Ali is undoubtedly the best in the album. At times though one is compelled to think whether Lucky Ali's base voice fits the bracket of Hindi film music. However the lad does justice to the song, unlike the hip, 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena', where he proves a misfit. The song reminds one of the songs from Feroz Khan's films with leather-clad studs, except that it doesn't sound as good. After 'Dil To Pagal Hai', it has become a trend to have theme music in every film. Here it's called 'believe in love' and lives up to its title. Over all, the music of 'Kaho Naa Pyaar' sounds good to the ears. Let's hope the audience too responds as desired, 'Kaha Na Pyaar Hai'. - Anand Pandey.
Songs of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
1.Believe In Love
Singers : Theme Music
2. Chand Sitare
Singers : Kumar Sanu
3. Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara
Singers : Babul Supriyo
4. Ek Pal Ka Jeena
Singers : Lucky Ali
Janeman Janeman
Singers : Asha Bhosle
5. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Singers : Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
6. Na Tum Jano Na Hum
Singers : Lucky Ali, Ramya
Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein
Singers : Udit Narayan,Alka Yagnik

Thakshak
Cast: Ajay Devgan, Tabu
Director : Govind Nihlani

Guns and Roses.
This week the connoisseur of Offbeat cinema, Govind Nihalani made a big splash into the world of mainstream movies. So a pot pourri of 'artiness' with a spoonful of 'masala' in it is what 'Thakshak' is all about. For his maiden venture, Govind Nihalani has taken up Mumbai's builder's community and its nexus with the underworld to task..

Set in the middle of Mumbai's modern cement jungle is the story of Ishaan Singh (Ajay Devgan). Ishaan is the son of Nahar Singh (Amrish Puri) who is an associate of the underworld don turned builder Jodha bhai. Ishaan is thus sucked into the blackhole of crime alongwith his buddies Randhir and Sunny (Rahul Bose). Sunny is the grandson of Jodha bhai and heir to the throne of the underworld. In comes the lissome, beautiful Suman Dev (Tabu), a middle class girl with a penchant for classical dance. Our hero, Ishaan falls head over heels in love with her. But doesn't reveal anything about his work to her.

Suman, on the other hand hates violence and believes in peace & truth. Much like the typical self styled Hindi heroine. Jodha bhai has a rival in Feroz bhai of Feroz builders. Both vye for a piece of land where the family of Narrottamji live by. The competitors approach them separately for the land but Narottam refuses to sell. The power game then begins with each trying to woo the family. Sunny decides to take the matter up. So along with Randhir and Ishaan, he goes to Narottam's house one night, gets him to sign the papers and kills the entire family. Will Ishaan be able to avenge this? Can he ever come out of Sunny's shadow of underworld? Will be in time to save Suman from the claws of death?

To catch the answers watch the film 'Thakshak'. Of the performances, Ajay Devgan displays the fluid sense of acting, which seems to be second nature to him. After the award winning 'Zakhm' (and a forgettable 'Gair'), he establishes yet again that he is a class apart. Tabu gives ample support as the down-to-earth middle class girl.

The surprise package seems to be Rahul Bose who plays the villain. He is excellent through out the film as the epitome of brashness, flamboyance and at the same time emitting cold, calculated emotions with expertise. He is definitely the one to watch out for! Music by AR Rahman is good especially, the number by veteran Asha Bhosle "Rang de.." that is doing well already.

Govind Nihalani has once again proved his mettle by bringing forth the dark world of Mumbai. The general mood of the film is kept alive with great background scores and sets. Editing by Deepa Bhatia is crisp. Govind Nihalani has excelled this time with good direction and as the captain of the ship! Words from the Wise :- See the film. It's reality is gripping. - Aparna Krishnan.

Songs of Thakshak
1. Boondon Se Baaten
Singers : Sujata Trivedi
2. Dheem Ta Dare
Singers : Surjo Bhattacharya
3. Dholna
Singers : Sukhwindara Singh
4. Jaan Meri
Singers : Hema Sardesai
5. Jumblika
Singers : Alisha Chiani, Shankar Mahadevan
6. Khamosh Raat
Singers : Roop Kumar Rathod
7. Rang De
Singers : Asha Bhosle
8. Toofan Ki Raat
Singers : Hema Sardesai

Dillagi
Cast : Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Urmila Matondkar
Director : Sunny Deol

Welcome to the feast. Have a scoop of gleeful sonata. No, no, try this, some Punjabi melody curry. Or what about a bite of Sufi vindaloo? Gastronomically gratifying-that's what the delicacy- Dillagi is. The singing credits read like a who's who of the music industry. Not even Mahendra Kapoor -the eternal Punjabi ballad champion, is spared the revelry. Good to hear him after a long time.

The title track, Dillagi is stupefying. The music director trio- Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy have put fireworks on display with Sonu Nigam, Jaspinder Narula, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh and Kavita Krishnamurty in tow. The trio's musical exploits with the singers and the orchestra can be deemed as superb. Sukhwinder Singh pens and composes Dhoom Dhoom Luck Luck and lends his super-pitched voice too.Lilting. Kya Yeh Such Hai and Koi Nahin Aisa are other gems of songs. Especially it is a delight to hear Amit Kumar after a gap. Yeh Zamin Hai, its pathos is illustrated effectively by the trio and handled adroitly by Roop Kumar Rathod.

Surprise! Surprise! Look, who do we have here? Anand-Milind !! Peeping secretely from the credits, they have a prized composition to their name- a throaty Tanhai by the inimitable Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Last but not the least, don't miss Haan Yeh Pyar Hai, that is, Abhijeet at his best.

Songs of Dillagi :
1. Dhoom Dhoom Luck Luck
Singers : Mahendra Kapoor,Shankar Mahadevan,Sukhvinder Singh,Mridula
2. Dillagi
Singers : Abhijeet,Udit Narayan,Sonu Nigam,Sukhvinder Singh,Shankar
3. Han Han Yeh Pyar Hai
Singers : Abhijeet
4. Koi Nahin Aisa
Singers : Amit Kumar,Alka Yagnik
5. Kya Yeh Sach Hai
Singers : Shankar Mahadevan,Mahalaxmi
6. Mein Kya Karoon Current
Singers : Kumar Sanu
7. Rahon Mein Chhayee Current
Singers : Udit Narayan,Shankar Mahadevan,Alka Yagnik
8. Sangeet
Singers : Jaspinder Narula,Dilraj Kaur
10. Tanhai
Singers : Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
11. Yeh Zamin Hai
Singers : Roopkumaar Rathod

Hum Saath Saath Hain
Cast : Salman Khan Karisma Kapoor Saif Ali Khan Tabu Sonali Bendre Mohnish Behl Mahesh Thakur Neelam
Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya

Hum Saath Saath Hain has Rajshri stamp all over it. It is a musical family entertainer with the message of staying together in a joint family is eternal bliss. Ramkishen (Alok Nath), a successful industrialist who is happily married to Mamta (Reema Lagoo) has three sons Vivek (Mohnish Bahl), Prem (Salman Khan), Vinod (Saif Ali Khan) and one daughter Sangeeta (Neelam). All the siblings have been brought up with traditional values of a Rajasthani family. The eldest brother Vivek is a down to earth person, Prem is a shy person and also studious, the youngest Vinod is very mischievous. Sangeeta is married to Anand and they have a sweet little daughter.

Vivek, Prem, Sangeeta and Vinod, share close bondings with each other. Vivek marries Sadhana (Tabu), Prem gets engaged to Preeti (Sonali Bendre) and Vinod falls in love with Sapna (Karisma Kapoor). Ramkishenji's dream is to have all his sons and daughter-in-laws stay together, sharing with each other life's joys and sorrows. However, the so-called "well-wishers" of the family keep talking about how families are breaking up in today's times.

One day, problems arise in Sangeeta's family. Sangeeta and her husband Anand have to move out of their ancestral home and start life anew. This comes as a jolt to Ramkishenji's family. Ramkishenji's wife, Mamta, feels pained for her daughter and starts worrying about the future of her sons. There are talks of separating the boys. But Ramkishenji's ideals prevail. The sons and the daughter-in-laws stand united in their moment of crisis. Finally, Sangeeta and Anand are happily re-united with their family. The sons and daughter-in-laws of Ramkishenji prove that "the family that prays together, eats together... stays together.

The film is about how in today's time a joint family can still live together happily. The film has lot of songs on different occasions. The film is clourful with production values being very high. The script is not so powerful with focus being on the saying "the family that prays together, stays together…" songs and functions.

The art direction is good with lavish sets of houses but on few occasions the backdrop is not cleverly made as it can be made out it is unreal. Direction of Sooraj Barjatya is good but one feels he should have refrained from so many songs but that is the hallmark of Rajshri Productions, isn't it? The songs are melodious but the film misses on a chartbuster song like 'Didi Tera Dewar Deewana' in HAHK. If one asked who steals the show in the film than he is in for a surprise, for its Saif Ali Khan & Karisma Kapoor who draw most of the attention. Saif has performed marvelously well in comedy scenes. Salman Khan is subdued as is his character in the film. Tabu & Mohnish Bahl have given good performances. Rest of the cast has performed admirably.

The film will draw family crowd to the theatres, that's for sure but will it be able to break 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' Box Office records - well, It is too premature to comment on that!

Songs of "hum saath saath hain"
1. ABC
Singers : Hariharan,Hema Sardesai,Shankar Mahadevan,Udit Narayan, Saif
2. Chhote Chhote Bhai
Singers : Kavita Krishnamurti,Udit Narayan,Kumar Sanu
3. Hum Saath Saath Hain
Singers : Hariharan, Anuradha Paudwal,Kumar Sanu,Alka Yagnik,Udit
4. Maiyya
Singers : Kavita Krishnamurti, Alka Yagnik, Anuradha Paudwal
5. Mare Hiwada Mein
Singers : Kavita Krishnamurti,Hariharan,Anuradha Paudwal,Kumar Sanu
6. Suno Ji
Singers : Roop Kumar Rathod, Pratima Rao,Udit Narayan
7. Yeh To Sach Hai
Singers : Hariharan, Ghyansham Vaswani, Pratima Rao, Santosh Tiwari

Kuttay, Kameenay mai tujhe jaan se maar doonga
Mai tumhara ehasaan zindagi bhar nahin bhuloonga
Itnay paisay tum kahan se laaye?
Main tumharay bina mar jaa-oongi.
Bacchhhaaaaaooooo.....
Yeh anyay hai bhagwan
Bataoo, heeray kahan hai.
Tum may-re liye mar chukey ho.
Police may-re peechay lagi hui hai.
Mai tumharey bachhe ke maa ban-nay waali hoon.

Two brothers separated in childhood will always grow up on different sides of the law. The law-breaker, however, will suddenly turn over a new leaf before the end, bash up the villain (who is the real bad guy), and be pardoned for all his sins before the last-scene family reunion. (This is possible only if he has a heroine - see rule).

If the number of heroes is not equal to the number of heroines, the excess heroes/heroines will die

Join the Red Cross and take off to Switzerland before the end of the movie.

If there are 2 heroes in a movie, they will fight each other savegely for at least 5 minutes (10 if they are brothers).


Any court scene will have the dialogue "Objection milord". If it is said by the hero, or his lawyer, it will be sustained. Else, it will be overruled.

The hero's sister will usually marry the hero's best friend (i.e. the second hero). Else, she will be raped by the villain within the 1st 30 minutes, and commit suicide.

1. In a chase, the hero will always overtake the villain, even on a bullock-cart, or on foot.

2. When the hero fires at the villain(s), he will never
   • miss
   • run out of bullets.

   When the villain fires at the hero, he will always miss (unless the hero is required to die, as in rule).

3. Any fight sequence shall take place in the vicinity of a stack of
   • pots
   • barrels
   • glass bottles, which will be smashed to pieces.

4. Any movie involving lost+found brothers will have a song sung by
   • the brothers
   • their blind mother (but of course, she has to be blind in order to regain her sight in the climax)
   • the family dog/cat.

   The amazing thing is that these folks remember the song after 20 years in the movie, and you can't remember it 2 minutes after coming out of the theatre.

5. Police inspectors (when not played by the hero) come in two categories:
   • Scrupulously honest, probably the hero's father - killed by the villain before the titles.

   • Honest, but always chasing the anti-hero (as in rule), saying "Tum kanoon se bach nahin sakte", only to pat him in the back in reel 23. Usually, this inspector's daughter is in love with the anti-hero.

   • The corrupt inspector, (usually the real villain's sidekick) unceremoniously knocked about by the hero(s) in the climax.