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God…Tussi Great Ho

Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka chopra Rating: *Who but a David Dhawan follower can turn Tom Shadyac's Bruce Almighty into 'Bruise The Almighty'.This unintentional subverted farce insults God and humanbeings alike. It pretends to say something deep and indelible. It ends up being as profound as a bowl of soggy noodles staring at you for eadible nirvana.Arguably one of the most botched-up comedies in recent times God, Tussi Great Ho takes us into territory that the Khan brothers Salman and Soahil have been together in David Dhawan's Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya.The cartoon-like cat-and-mouse game between Salman and Sohail to get the perky pretty Priyanka's attentions is completely devoid of zing despite the familiar ring, though admittedly Sohail who's rapidly emerged as one of our most delightful comic actors(see him in Salaam-e-Ishq, Main PyarKyun Kiya and now this and watch him give Bade Bhai a run for his money) takes the lead.The inhouse channel- wa...

I am impressed with 2 Packs of Nana Patekar

Recently on the sets of Horn Ok Pleassss…., the co-actors of Nana Patekar were taken by surprise. For a sequence Nana had to shoot bare chest - a la Salman Khan. Muzamil, his co star, was astonished to see 2 packs and a very well built Nana. Muzamil Ibrahim, who has a great body himself, says, "It was very impressive. Given his age, he has maintained very well. We the younger generation try to make 6 packs and very few succeed but look at Nana he's got a physic which is even better than few of us. I was really inspired."Muzamil really enjoyed the making of Horn Ok Pleassss…. where his interaction with Nana gave him opportunities to learn many fine point and nuances of acting. Produced by Abdul Samee Siddiqui under the banner of Sunrise Pictures Pvt Ltd, in association with Sarang films and directed by P Rakesh Sarang, film Horn Ok pleassss…… stars Nana Patekar, Rimi Sen, Muzamil Ibrahim, Ali Asgar, Shaurya Chauhan, Nirmiti Sawant, Mukesh Tiwari, Vrijesh Hirji, Rakhi Sawan...

Aashayein

Cast: John Abraham, Sonal Sehgal, Girish Karnad, Farida JalalDirected by: Nagesh Kukunoor Aashayein is the story of an angry, confused, compulsive gambler who discovers new meanings of fortune and life through a dramatic turn of events.At a party celebrating his big gambling win, Rahul proposes to his girlfriend Nafisa. But within minutes of announcing his engagement to her, Rahul collapses on the floor. Aashayein After a medical diagnosis, Rahul discovers that he has only a few months left to live. The movie is a moving tale of Rahul's journey from darkness to light. It is a journey about love, hate, life, death and hope.Sonal Sehgal plays Nafisa, a doting and loving girlfriend who wishes and hopes that love will conquer all her troubles. Other characters touching Rahul's life include Sister Grace (Prateeksha Lonkar), who dedicates her life to the happiness of her patients in the hospice.There is also Parthasarthy (Girish Karnad), a fun-loving but stubborn character wishing to...