Did anyone else get dissapoiunted after watching bhool bhuliya?!
Question: i love the main song, but i was realy dissapointed in this film, it is always nice to see akshey kumar though :) what did u think?
Answers: i love the main song, but i was realy dissapointed in this film, it is always nice to see akshey kumar though :) what did u think?
I also like the song of the title song of the movie,But i have also disappointed with the story of movie because i can not understand that is it a comedy or thriller? But i really appreciate the work of Vidya balan & Akshay kumar.
I was kinda disappointed. the dialogs werent as funny as i was expecting. Vidya Balan's acting was very good at the end though. I would overall give it 3.5 out of 5
I haven't seen it but is it that bad?
Me too.. it was bad .. dont waste money
I am actually living here in US, I was gonna buy the DVD but after reading these questions, I am kind of disappointed.
yeah, i was a bit dissapointed aswell. it was a differant story though,with great songs but they promoted it as a comedy and it wasn't a comedy really. everyone acted well, it was a bit stupid at the end though and akshays reasons for douting vidya weren't convencing enough!
The Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar-Paresh Rawal combination is by now far and famous for their rib-tickling comic antics from HERA PHERI (2000), GARAM MASALA(2005), BHAAGAM BHAG (2006) and given that track record one would assume that their latest venture BHOOL BHULAIYA too is a outright comedy, however one is in for a surprise as this time Priyadarshan has directed a movie that is more thriller/horror than comedy though there is ample doses of comedy too.
The movie revolves around Siddarth (Shiney Ahuja) who returns back home to India after studying in London. With his newly wedded bride Avni (Vidya Balan) Siddarth arrives in his village and insists on staying at an old palace which has been passed on to him, however his uncle uncle Badrinarayan Chaturvedi(Manoj Joshi) warns him against it as he feels that palace is haunted. Siddarth goes against his wishes and moves in regardless when strange things suddenly start occurring which convinces everyone there is a ghost in house and it’s plagued by a spirit. In the nick of time arrives Aditya Shrivastav (Akshay Kumar) who is Siddarth’s old college friend and happens to be a Psychiatrist. While the whole house is seeped in superstition with each member of the house in fear and paranoia, Aditya on the other hand is convinced there is a “rational” and scientific reason behind the “ghost”. So is there really a ghost? Watch BHOOL BHULAIYA to find out!
The movie is a remake of the Malayalam super-hit MANICHITRATHAZHU (1993) for which Priyadarshan was the assistant director for. The same story has since been remade in Telugu and Kanna where it has been hits, however it’s the Tamil remake with Rajnikanth CHANDRAMUKHI (2005) which really bought the Madhu Moottam’s story to attention. Given I have seen CHANDRAMUKHI earlier this year, comparisons are inevitable for me when comparing it to BHOOL BHULAIYA (unfortunately I haven’t seen MANICHITRATHAZHU (1993) yet though it’s a film I’ve been trying to get my hands on for a while). So how does BHOOL BHULAIYA match-up, well from what I’ve read one can certainly say BHOOL BHULAIYA is a “truer” version of the original directed by Fazil then it’s Tamil remake, though a lot of the over-the-top “masthi” elements which were no doubt incorporated to portray the “Superstars” larger-than-life image yet turned out to be immensely entertaining aren’t there.
Priyadarshan has opted to make his version a lot more realistic which is a noticeable change from the types of films he’s been directing lately. This is no doubt his most “serious” film since his (go)olden days, and sadly one where he isn’t able to successfully incorporate his brand of comedy that well with his “core” story. The screenplay by Neeraj Vohra could’ve been smoother. The movie starts out on a slow note only to gain momentum ? hour in to the movie, however from there the pace heightens, and Akshay Kumar’s entry is superbly timed. However the pace does drop again in the second half as not all the jokes hit the mark, however the last 30 minutes of the movie is thrilling and exciting at the same time, and for those that haven’t seen the original or any of its remakes, it will certainly be a novel experience.
As a director Priyadarshan does a decent job, though this is certainly not his best, he does spring a surprise by effectively telling a story which is well balanced between a “horror/thriller” and a “comedy” and this is no doubt his most ambitious film in a while. The comedy here ranges from toilet humor, slapstick and a rather crude scene where Akshay looks at another man’s penis while he’s pissing and comments on his “small balls” (gotiyaa), and yes the scene did manage to evoke a huge response from the audience which is indication that Priyan knows how to evoke a laugh by hook (clean comedy) or by crook (crude comedy). The mystery of the story has been well contained, and though I knew the twist I could still easily sit through the same story again. The revelation in the climax is magnificent.
Performances in the movie are mixed.
It would be an understatement to say Akshay is the life and soul of the movie, though contrary to notorious rumors he doesn’t “hog the limeligjht”. Akshay’s entry happens 45 minutes in to the movie which allowed time for anticipation to build up, right from his entry to the very end he elevates the movie countless notches. His comedy is excellent as always, and still manages to evoke laughter. His timing is absolutely perfect, his expression in sync with the situation and his delivery bang on. However the surprise here is that Akshay hits all the right notes in the dramatic sequences too.
Shiney Ahuja goes over-the-top as I had suspected, and he somewhat stands out in the movie for the wrong reasons. He overacts in the dramatic moments, and looks uneasy in the romantic sequences, where his forte clearly seems to be the silent, brooding type. One clearly hopes to see him in form in Sudhir Mishra’s KHOYA KHOYA CHAND.
Vidya Balan is outstanding. This is a “role” that managed to get the original leading lady Shobhna a National Award for Best Actress. Jyothika enacted the part too with total precision, and easily ranks as her finest performance to date. And in comparison Vidya manages to hold her own (though on a personal level I’d take Jyothika’s in CHANDRAMUKHI) which is certainly a compliment. It’s no secret Vidya is a tremendously gifted actress who’s conviction in her art and mesmerizing beauty rolled in to one leaves a lasting impression. When Akshay Kumar said “this is Vidya’s film” he certainly wasn’t lying! Her scenes in the climax are totally stunning.
Amisha Patel is OK here. She doesn’t have much to do, though doesn’t grate on the viewers nerves like other films.
Paresh Rawal is his usual self here, and has been given a far smaller role compared to the other films he’s done with Priyan. He plays a part which no doubt he can play with his eyes closed and hits all the right notes with effortless ease.
Manoj Joshi is a revelation. Had Amrish Puri been alive this is certainly a role Priyan would’ve given to him.
Rasika Joshi is a riot! The talented actress leaves her mark in the comic scenes. Rajpal Yadav on the other hand stands out like a sore-thumb and his track could’ve been deleted.
Asrani is as per usual. Vikram Gokhale is a delight to watch as always, however one wishes he’d been utilized better.
Pritam’s music had become a rage for its HARE RAAM HARE KRISHNA” track however sadly the track hasn’t been used as a song in the movie, but only plays in the end credits. The romantic track between Shiney and Vidya could’ve easily been deleted as it slows the proceedings. The ALLAH HAFIZ song is pleasant and the picturisation is fantastic. The song in the flashback is brilliant to say the least.
Sandeep Chowta’s background score is outstanding, though this is no doubt their forte!
Technically the movie is a slick product. Thiru’s cinematography is stunning and he perfectly captures the mood, ambience and atmosphere for a “horror/thriller” really well. Artt by Sabu Cyrill is amazing and up to his usual stand of work. N. Gopalkrishnan and Arun Kumar’s editing could’ve been tighter on the other hand.
All up where does that leave BHOOL BHULAIYA? Well the movie is definite time-pass and lives up to the entertainment “mantra” associated with an Akshay-Priyan combination, however those expecting a full-fledged comedy as the initial promo’s suggested will be disappointed to an extent as this movie is not just a comedy mindless comedy by any means, this one has a story to tell…
i think this movie is not that good.
it is okay....compared 2 the kannada and tamil version it was the worst.............in kannada it was <APTHAMITRA> starrind Vishnuvardhan and Soundarya...............in tamil it was <CHANDRAMUKHI> strring Rajnikant and Jyothika in lead which almost ran 4 about 800 to 900 days and still running........in hindi i dont think it'll even reach 50 or 100.........
This movie is nothing compared to the malayalam version (the first version, 1993). The first was the best movie and one of my favorites. Chandramukhi was also not that bad, but bhool bhulaiya is a waste of time. It is because I have seen the story so many times, none of actors acted that well (compared to malayalam version), vidya balan did not act well enough at all compared to Shobana (malayalam) and Jyothika (tamil). I think that this kind of story doesn't really suit Bollywood.
I was disppointed with the kitsch..neither comedy nor horror....illogical reasons....Performance are gud all are fine....so is music..but screenplay is bad also Main song is only in the end in credits...
i think..accordin 2 script...he act well
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