LBZ, Rockstar Music, SRK In 2 States?

Love Breakups Zindagi is a predictable love story with a nice first half and a loooong n convulated second half. What you take home is the progressive track of Cyrus Sahukar and Tisca Chopra. The older woman-younger man relationship has been explored well. Boman Irani, as Tisca's father, in one scene, steals everyone else's thunder. Zayed is good and so is Dia. The music is superb and the cinematography is wonderful. The in film advertising is over done. Jet Airways, In.com, Bascin Robbins, Cafe Coffee Day and then Shahrukh Khan doin his D Decor bit. The writing meanders from smart to ordinary. The sense of humour is intelligent in parts. If you have lots of free time, are willing to pardon the lennngggthhh of the film, then Love Breakups Zindagi is a somewhat 'love'ly experience. Star Rating: 2 1/2 stars.

These days I am constantly listening to the songs of 'Rockstar' and 'Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge'. Rockstar is a classic album that grows with each listening. Rahman is on the top of the game while Irshad Kamil has written very good lyrics. In fact Kamil is one of the best lyricists that we have today, better than the seasoned professionals in the market. My favourite song from the album is 'Sheher Main'. I just love the vibrancy and ebbulience of this number. Sadda Haq is a perfect Rock anthem with its mad guitar riffs and high octane energy. Tum Ho is a wonderful romantic song with superb music arrangements and the mountain-cloud-chorus that starts off the proceedings. Rockstar is an extremely well produced album in all respects. But there are several songs, which in spite of being great tracks musically, are low on mass appeal. Nadaan Parindey and Hawa Hawa are wow songs for me, but not sure, how the aam janta will react to it. Same with Kun Faya Kun. A lot will depend on how the songs are woven in the narrative of the film.

Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge's music has been composed by Raghu Dixit. Almost all the songs are fun numbers. Har Saans Mein is a traditional number, a sorta rock qawwali, sung by Raghu himself. Dheaoon, Baatein Shuru, Uh oh, the rocked up Choo Le...its a nice album that's worth a listen for sure.

Interviewed Chetan Bhagat today. He is a delight. His next book 'Revolution 2020' is being launched today. Chetan spoke on his latest book. He also spoke on the 3 Idiots controversy where he felt that he was shortchanged as far as the rightful credit is concerned. Chetan spoke on the 2 States novel that is being made into a film. Bhagat said that Sajid Nadiadwala has bought the rights for the book. He is not sure if Shahrukh Khan will be there. Chetan also spoke on his other novel 'The Three Mistakes Of My Life' that is being adapted by Abhishek Kapoor for Excel Films. Chetan says that he has written a screenplay called 'Love Practicals' which can be made into a movie. I also asked Chetan about his role as a Youth Icon courtesy his columns and how he reacts to critics who question his English writing skills. First part tomorrow.

Shahrukh Khan is shooting for an episode with Mr Bachchan for KBC today. The music launch of Hema Malini's Tell Me O Khuda happening today as well. So is the Success Party of Force. Also, the first look of Shiney Ahuja's 'Ghost' will be happening today as well.
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