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By IndiaFM News Bureau, May 2, 2006 - 16:16 IST

Character Sketch

Hrithik Roshan as Krishna / Krrish
A child of nature, he has God given powers and none can beat the force of his fist.

If as the mentally challenged Rohit Mehra of Koi.. Mil Gaya, he had you in tears, as the dashing and darling super hero Krrish, Hrithik will have you on the edge of your seats. And even as you're moved by his emotional vulnerability, you will cheer yourself hoarse for his dare devil actions.

Priyanka Chopra as Priya
Pretty and pert, she's your typical big girl, who encounters a young man whom she never met before. Even when she's using him for her own selfish ends, there's a part of her which reacts to his innocence and honesty.

Priyanka's inherent sweetness turns what could have been a grey role into a spirited portrayal of a confused girl, whose heart finally shows her the right way.

Naseeruddin Shah as Dr Siddhart Arya
He's a brilliant scientist with a vision that can change the course of history. Who will stop him to achieve his goal?

Only a versatile actor like Nasseeruddin Shah could have brought so much finesse to the edginess, the quirky humor and viciousness of Dr Arya.

Rekha as Sonia Mehra
Continuing from Koi… Mil Gaya, if there she cared for a mentally challenged son, here she spreads her protective wings around her super gifted grandson. Strong enough to take a controversial decision regarding his upbringing, she's weak enough to let him go when love beckons.

Only Rekha could have essayed this role with so much warmth and dignity.

Storyline

Krishna (Hrithik Roshan) is born with magical powers - a legacy from his father, Rohit Mehra.

Free as a bird, he runs like the wind…
Like an eagle, he soars across rivers and mountain tops…
Grave as a lion, he conquers rugged rocks without fear…

Priya (Priyanka Chopra) comes into his life and becomes his world…
When she beckons him to Singapore, he follows…
Little realizing it is destiny that has summoned him…

Having sheltered him from the world, his grandmother Sonia Mehra (Rekha) reluctantly gives in to him…
And lets him follow his heart

In Singapore, Dr Siddhant Arya (Naseeruddin Shah), the megalomaniac scientist is on the verge to change the future forever…

Only one man stands between Dr Siddharth Arya and his destructive dreams…
Only one man has the power to block his ruthless ambitions...
Only one man…

Krishna must become KRRISH

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 22, 2006 - 03:02 IST

If as the mentally challenged Rohit Mehra of Koi... Mil Gaya, he had you in tears, as the dashing and darling super hero Krrish, Hrithik will have you on the edge of your seats. And even as you're moved by his emotional vulnerability, you will cheer yourself hoarse for his dare devil actions. We at IndiaFM were invited for a private screening of the movie this week and here is a sneak peek into one of the most awaited movie of the year.

The movie starts with child Krishna and the reasons why Rekha takes him to the village and spreads her protective wings around her super gifted grandson. Hrithik's race with the horse in the initial reels sets the tempo for an adrenaline rush one is supposed to experience throughout the movie.

The first hour of the film is interspersed with comic scenes on how Krrish instills fear in Priya (Priyanka Chopra) and her group (while they are on a vacation in India) and later falls in love with her. Some scenes of Koi… Mil Gaya appear in a flashback to show the continuity between the two versions.

Some scenes deserve a mention here

- Krrish saving Priya in the initial reels.
- Krrish displaying his skills to collect money for the disabled girl.
- Priya asking Krrish to climb a pole faster than an Orang Utan called Mao
- The motorcycle fight sequence
- The Circus Scene

There are only four songs in the movie - two before the intermission and two afterwards. 'Dil Na Diya' stands out for its superb choreography and picturization.

And there's a surprise element as well in the movie and we are not going to reveal it... It comes as a shock to the viewer and at the point where Hrithik is at the airport, all set to return back to his village from Singapore.

The movie belongs to Hrithik Roshan from start to end. Bollywood had heroes till now. But now we have a superhero in a true Bollywood sense. Krrish proves that not all superheroes (read Spiderman, Superman etc) are made in America. India has one as well.

Go watch it…

By Joginder Tuteja, May 29, 2006 - 12:15 IST

There is something about these small movies that makes you a little excited about them! What if these newcomers turn out to be tomorrow's superstars? What is the film turns out to be reasonably well made? What if the music is good enough to be given a second, third and many more hearings? What if....?

'Jaana-Let's Fall in Love' is one such film that somehow makes you look forward to hear its music. Call it a fresh pairing, feel good factor and some good vibes that comes on hearing a first couple of songs that are already on air! Produced by Tess Mirza, who is the man behind couple of musicals like 'Salaami' and 'Sanjay', 'Jaana – Let's Fall In Love' introduces Rehan Khan who makes his debut opposite Anjana Sukhani who has earlier been seen in films like 'Hum Dum' and 'Sun Zarra'. Directed by Shahrukh Mirza, the film is also notable due to the fact that Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman return as a pair. Another interesting factor is that as many as 6 music directors compose for the film, which means practically each of the tracks has a unique composer. Does the strategy work? Yes, indeed!

Shaan has the biggest role to play in the entire album as he gets to sing 5 out of the total 6 numbers in the film. First to come is the title song 'Jaana – Let's Fall in Love' where he pairs up with Shreya Ghoshal for a highly romantic outing. A poetic number written by Shahrukh Sultan himself and composed by Abbas Jelani, it belongs to the Chopra-Johar school of music that is a good enough point to establish the credentials of the song. A song based totally on melody, one can as well imagine the number to be picturized on a romantic hero like a Shahrukh Khan or a Saif Ali Khan. A song to cherish for repeated hearings; it is a very good start to the album and makes the listener ask for more from the remaining songs. Composer Hanif arrives with a remix version of the song and just when you would have thought that it would be one of those hurriedly done, one-beat-added-here-two-beats-added-there kind of a song, there is a surprise in store! The pace of the track remains more or less the same with the prime difference being that rhythm is added on to the melody to make the remix version a little trendier. A solo by Shaan, the song is good again and has an innocent teenage feel to it that makes you like it with a smile on the face!

Shaan continues to get everyone around him fall in love and creates a lovey-dovey mushy feel as he croons yet another solo 'Jaana – Ek Kahaani Suni'. A feel good number that is one of the best by composer duo of Anand Milind in recent times, it makes you wonder if the two would now aspire for a vacant slot that has been created by an exit of Jatin Lalit as a pair? Written by Shahrukh Sultan, it is a number that deserves a much bigger reach instead of getting lost somewhere due to lack of big names. Yet another beautiful number composed in quick succession, it would have been an ideal candidate for a Top-10 chart if only backed by a big production house and promoted aggressively. A point to note though – while Shaan does a good job, it would have made a GREAT impact if Amit Kumar would have come behind the mike for this one. It's so much tailor-made for him!

Naureen is the partner for Shaan this time around as the sound of guitar begins 'Yes I Love You'! The opening music along with the song's title makes it quiet clear that this is going to be yet another number composed for teenage love. As the lyrics arrive and Shaan and Naureen begin their crooning, you realize that 'Jaana – Let's Fall in Love' has thrown one of the biggest surprises this year with the kind of melodies that come one after another. A slow moving number with just the right pauses, rhythm and musical arrangements, it is difficult to choose if 'Yes I Love Is You' is better than the songs preceding it or vice versa. Without falling in the trap of choosing one song over other, what works better is to just fall in love with this song composed by newcomer Pramod Tripathi and written by V.K.Rawal!

A decade back Abhijeet sung 'Ole Ole'. Now it's the turn of Shaan to go 'Ola Ola' that has its opening sound of guitar straight out of a Yash Chopra film. The way Shaan goes around rendering the song; it appears to be a Jatin Lalit track all the way. Composer Guru Sharma comes up with a rhythmic campus tune that has a catchy sound of guitar accompanying the song throughout. This rhythmic song written by Shahrukh Sultan bears good quality but the impact of all the melodious songs in the past have been so tremendous that this supposedly 'stage' number comes only second to them. Now what one looks forward to is some good dance moves and an eye catchy choreography!

The longest song of the album comes in the form of 'Kalma Kalma' and it is for the first time that a male singer other than Shaan gets behind the mike. Kailash Kher is the man who croons this Sufi number that has been composed by Rajendra Shiv and written by Moied. A situational number that appears to be suited for a sad yet passionate part in the movie, it should enhance the mood of the narrative and create the desired feeling. A good way to end the album!

If there has been a musical score that has surprised this year so far, it is undoubtedly 'Jaana – Let's Fall in Love'. With Reshammiya fever all over and some of the biggies failing to create the desired impact, not many may have bothered to give the film's music a second chance. But the makers of the film have showed good trust in the six composers, each of whom come up with one of their best tunes. Now the call of the situation is a highly aggressive promotional campaign followed by good word of mouth, proper release of the film and its success at the box office that should bring this album in the limelight.

Source By Indiafm.com

Himesh to sing the classic Mehbooba for RGV’s Sholay


By IndiaFM News Bureau, May 31, 2006 - 02:37 IST

The man of the moment, Himesh Reshammiya will soon have another feather under his cap! Pun, unintended! The music director cum singer has been roped in by Ram Gopal Varma for the film Ram Gopal Varma Ki Sholay. Not only will he be composing the music of the film, but will also be singing the timeless classic, Mehbooba Mehbooba.

And seen alongside with Himesh, onscreen will be none other than Amitabh Bachchan as Gabbar Singh. Urmila Matondkar will be seen in place of Helen. The original number was sung by R.D.Burman. RGV believes that nobody would suit RD’s voice, better than Himesh.

As of now, the film maker is in the process of completing two projects, Shiva and Nishabd.