Horror Movie with a difference? Aagah The Warning

PREVIEW

No matter how scary horror movies are, viewers all over the world look forward to them. Undoubtedly therefore, there is huge market for spine chilling movies cutting across the demographic. However, Karan Razdan’s upcoming horror flick offers more than just Goosebumps and high pulsation. The protagonist of the movie is little Jannat Rahmani who plays the role of Phulwa on Colors Channel. Other important roles are played by award winning actors- Atul Kulkarni, Rituparna Sengupta, Satish Kaushik and Anupam Kher.

Karan Razdan says that ‘Aagah-The Warning’ gives viewers an insight on life after death. People should flock the theatres for this film because every human, born to die one day surely, must be made aware about the truths of life. Hence the film not only promises to scare you with the unknown, but also has a lesson to teach. The Movie is based on ‘life after death’, karma and interestingly enough the plot revolves ‘Jihad’. Quite recently Bomb blasts in Mumbai shook the whole nation and Karan Razdan feels sad about the suffering common man had to go though, and maintains that his Movie ‘Aagah- The warning’ will bring a change. In an exclusive interview, two times national award winning veteran actor Atul Kulkarni said, ‘It’s high time that one gets to the root of problem like terrorism.’Aagah- The warning’ questions the very philosophy of ‘Jihad’ on the basis of which terrorists are created.   

 

Satish Kaushik,Jannat rahmani, Rituparna sen, Karan Razdan & Atul Kulkarni

He added that it cautions people who propagate such false philosophies and drive innocent men and women to commit heinous crimes. It’s high time that we approach this problem and apply our brains. According to Atul Kulkarni, ‘Aagah- The warning’ is not just a supernatural thriller but it’s a horror movie with a purpose.On the other hand, Rituparna, the Bengali beauty known for her acting skills said that the movie warns people not to destroy human lives. She describes her role as a bold one with great insights. She feels that her character is portrayed as powerful and dynamic, yet emotional and innocent.

Rituparna Sen addressing the Media at Aagah's Press Conference

The look of her character is rustic & ethnic. She believes it will create curiosity among a very wide audience. After Mittal vs. Mittal, this is her second film with Director Karan Razdan and she appreciates the fact that he gives her meaty roles with good scope to showcase her known acting talent.

Article by : Chandra Mehendrou
        (Fiction Novelist)
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THE SATYA OF SATHYA SAI BABA

For as long as 50 years, Sathya Sai Baba had been India's most powerful & renowned holy man. Phrases attached to him were ‘a worker of miracles’, ‘an instrument of the divine’ and ‘a God Man’. His followings crossed Indian borders and even reached Europe, America, Australia, South America and Asia. However, it’s piteous to see that millions of people prayed him (a mortal human being) for so many years, not knowing or even believing that he was nothing but a child molester; a dangerous pedophile and an insanely greedy man. It’s true that money speaks louder than live human beings even if it’s made out of paper. Not only that, but it also gives immense power to selfish people who use it to solely to solve their evil purposes. On 23 May 1940 a short man called Sathya Narayan ‘Raju’ proclaimed himself the ‘the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba’ and named himself Sathya Sai Baba. As time passed by he accumulated substantial influence and prestige within India and that influence included prominent leaders like former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. The guru's followers included governors, chief ministers, assorted politicians, business tycoons, newspaper magnates, jurists, sportsmen, academics & even scientists.

Sathya Sai baba posing for the camera

I fail to understand that how can people be so foolish that they follow someone after watching a few magic tricks. On top of that, innocent and ignorant people believe that such people can also help them secure a place in Heaven. Well, the only thing that can help humans to reach their real home is nothing but living like a true human being. Now that the ‘Baba’ is dead, people can clearly see how much money and gold he had been storing in luxurious abodes and well he could take nothing with him. It’s amusing when his trustees say that "Swami out of love for his devotees had been keeping all this with him, swami also didn't use all this.” If Sathya Sai Baba was equal to god or he was god himself then why did he never help people by giving away his hidden treasures? In fact why did he even store so much treasure if he had pronounced himself God, does god even need all that? Worst was that he used the name of a pious sage Sai baba of Shirdi. Why do people time and again believe that mortal human beings are gods? What do they really know about god? Honestly, we live in a world where there are absolutely no real scientific explanation of our sole existence. Only a few claim to know the answers and such people automatically get detached and lead a simple life doing their true duties.

Sathya Sai Baba’s example should be an eye-opener and everyone should learn to act rational and figure out that only our thoughts and actions make us good or bad. Inhumane activities like war, murder, rape and all kinds of abuse are no where close to goodness. Being good is to love everyone, be kind, be truthful and sincere. And it’s high time to understand that a moral human being doesn’t hurt, abuse, kill, cheat, lie, disrespect, act arrogant or act hypocrite. One doesn’t need to do bizarre charities or go to the temple everyday to chant hymns and prayers. So, let’s not get blinded by disbelief, concocted stories and small little magic tricks.

The lesson is that no matter who we are: influential, powerful, rich or beautiful we all do AGE, FALL SICK and DIE and that’s also the supreme being’s way of telling mortal humans that we have absolutely no control over anything. No matter how much you cling on to your decaying bodies, the money that you lie for, cheat for, kill for and even hurt your loved ones for will remain seated in your Lockers and Banks and there is not even a ZILCH of it that you can carry along with you. You come empty handed and that’s how you go back, the only thing that belongs to you is your soul and your subconscious mind.

Please do watch the Documentary that created ripples all over the world, one of BBC's finest efforts : The Secret Swami- Sai baba

- Chandra Mehendrou

Movie review: Zindagi na milegi Dobara by Chandra Mehendrou

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You get one life and you must live every moment of it beautifully. We all have fears, issues & emotional stuff to deal with and escapism should never be the way out. To be honest it’s easy to talk about a film that’s not worth watching but difficult to describe a really nice movie because, then instead of ranting about it, you’d rather want everyone to watch it and even want to relish it one more time. We should all face our fears, do what we love to do, follow our heart and cherish loved ones. And that’s the takeaway from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. What a breathtakingly well balanced film it is. Shot in picturesque Spain, the cinematography is great and the movie is based on a plot about 3 guys who are set out to celebrate a bachelor party. They meet at Barcelona and the adventure begins from there. Three friends played by Farhan Akhtar, Hritik Roshan and Abhay Doel, not one made me feel that they didn’t give their best. According to me, cinema should be a reflection of life and it should also serve you with a powerful message, not ignoring the entertainment quotient and ZNMD meets all expectations. Hritik Roshan looks killer in the movie and Farhan Akhtar looked no less. But, Hritik is Hritik and he looked like a Greek god belonging to a heavenly abode. Katrina Kaif’s character was beautifully sketched and she looked sincere. Kalki did complete justice to her character of a nosey over possessive fiancée who is ostensibly insecure. No doubt the best role was played by the Farhan Akhtar, who also flashed his chiseled body and great sense of style. The 3 love stories looked real and fresh and are good enough to make people realize that love & friendship form the base of our lives keeping the happiness quotient go up. The audience enjoyed the male bonding, the brother-hood showcased and laughed throughout the movie that was filled with witty humor and also empathized with the characters who eventually sort out some major issues of their lives while they unravel and face their fears. From the beginning till the end as a viewer I could not find any glitches. Thumbs up to Zoya Akhtar, The movie is a MUST WATCH!

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Murder 2, A Dark Clueless Murder Mystery : By Chandra Mehendrou

(By Delhi Cine Goers Association (DCGA) on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:11am)

Murder 2’s plot is based on the good versus the evil, the god and the devil. The story revolves around an insane man, an evil soul, a serial killer who cross dresses and worships the devil. Someone who kills prostitutes as well as innocent women. His only agenda is to spread blood shed and the movie showcases violence and deadly murders all throughout. Lots of fake blood, ketchup and a ponderous soundtrack is served to the audience. On the other hand, the protagonist played by Imran Hashmi refuses to beseech god but helps the orphans by giving money to the church. Even though he is a good soul, he leaves his job as a cop to earn more money by treading on to the wrong paths. He loves to scare the goons of Goa and is feared by all.

To make him look meaner, he is made to wear similar looking leather jackets throughout the film. During his free time he makes out with a super model and bluntly claims to be only having fun with her, he even tells her "Hotel mein khaane ke baad koi baitha rehta hain kya?" The super model played by Jacqueline Fernandez, has no clear reason of why she loves someone who dons the weirdest hairstyle inspired by Aamir khan’s look in Rang de Basanti. Even though his heroic goal is to save an innocent girl, he fails to understand the pain of the heroine, who goes through a lot of suffering when he denies being in love with her. He even let’s her wander in a dark night when she is dressed in a red sexy outfit, is bare feet and drunk.

Prashant Narayanan, who plays the psycho serial killer acted well and he makes you dislike him just the way all villains should be. He is surely someone to watch out for. The leading lady does nothing other than showing most of her skin, kissing and making love to the hero. For those who love scintillating skin show this movie is not a waste of money. Even though the movie is well shot and the cinematography is good but it doesn't make you feel good because it’s too butchery and heavy.

The story has many weak points specially the climax and the aid the villain gets from a powerful eunuch with political connections who leaves everything to save the killer in spite of being aware of his crime. You fail to understand why a super model leaves home on a festive occasion to go for a photo-shoot minus a production unit. It's also sad to see that the eunuchs are portrayed to be a devil worshiping group. The abrupt songs break the pace of the story and the songs don't have a long lasting impact.

Murder 2 is better than Murder 1 because it keeps you engaged till the end but you may not want to recommend it to others or even feel like watching it again. If you are looking for Masti Masala and entertainment then this isn't the movie for you. But if you like to watch dark, heavy and clueless murder mysteries then you will surely enjoy it.

(Chandra Mehendrou is author of 'In The Name of Luuuv' )

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