No cuts for Hate Story?

Vikram Bhatt’s Hate Story that ‘shocked’ with its first poster showcasing lead actor Paoli Dam’s bare back, and a teaser promo released on YouTube, replete with four-letter words, has been cleared by the Censor Board Of Film Certification with an ‘A’ certificate without any dialogue cuts.
“That’s what we were afraid of, given that some of what Paoli says is pretty explosive. But not a single line or even a word was beeped out,” claims director Vivek Agnihotri. “Even the female members of the board agreed that it needed to be seen the way it had been conceived and written.”
Vivek says that there was a lot of pressure on the censors. “After the screening, I was told to dilute five lovemaking scenes by reducing the length of the footage. What really impressed me was that the censors left it to our creative judgement to tone down the content keeping Indian sensibilities in mind. That kind of trust is a positive sign for filmmakers.”
When contacted, JP Singh from the Censor Board said he was busy at a screening and unable to comment.

Abhay Deol pulls 24-hour shift!

Prakash Jha is known for being a stern director and his recent diktat to Abhay Deol just goes to cement his reputation. Jha had been shooting for Chakravyuha in Bhopal and Abhay was to report for his first day on the sets, where he had to shoot for a crucial scene.
But the actor missed the late night flight to Bhopal. And since the shoot couldn’t be postponed, Jha insisted that he catch the 5 am flight, which meant Abhay had to stay up all night. Eager to co-operate, Abhay made sure he was on the flight, and reported to the sets early. Once there, he shot for an action scene, without asking for a break. The shoot continued till 6 pm.
Impressed with his actor’s professional behaviour, Jha says, “We had an early morning shoot where we were filming an action sequence. In it, Abhay kidnaps a business tycoon’s son. Though he stayed up all night, I told him he couldn’t go to the hotel as he had to report straight to the sets. He plunged into the big action scene and we were so caught up in the day’s job that we didn’t even ask him if he wanted to rest. We had to finish the scene that day.”
The film will be Abhay’s first time doing hardcore action, the kind his cousin Sunny Deol and uncle Dharmendra were known for.
Ask Jha why he chose Abhay for the role even though he had never ventured into the action space before, and he says, “He is a good actor and suited the part. When we met, he was excited about his role in the film and our association.”
In an earlier interview, Abhay had said, “The film is an action drama and I can’t wait to start shooting. It will be fun to do some cool stunts. Action is a genre I haven’t touched yet and Chakravyuha will be a start for me.

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HATE STORY MOVIE REVIEWS

HATE STORY. Its very first promo became the topic of discussion, went viral, managed to scandalize one and all with its audacious and explicit essence. Outrageous and shocking, the promo hit you like a ton of bricks, generating heat and hullabaloo due to its unconcealed sexuality, making it the most discussed promo on social networking sites that day of the week. In fact, the distribution rights of the film were picked up instantly thanks to the remarkable influence of this promo.

Vikram Bhatt [he's penned the story] falls back on the formula of the 1970s and 1980s, when vendetta fares ruled the roost. In HATE STORY, the protagonist seeks vengeance and uses her sexuality as a weapon to settle scores with the wrong-doers. A compelling plot that has the potential to keep the viewer captivated, the film tantalizes and teases the spectator thanks to the intrepid dare bare scenes by Paoli Dam, but is quite unpersuasive at certain junctures as well.

The story revolves around Kaavya [Paoli Dam] and her transformation from a simple middle class journalist to a sex worker to seek revenge. Kaavya, who doesn't have anything to lose anymore, uses her sexuality as a lethal weapon to rip Siddharth [Gulshan Devaiah] apart by using everyone connected to him one way or another. Thus begins the journey of hatred and brutal vengeance.

This affects everyone around Kaavya, including her family and her best friend Vicky [Nikhil Dwivedi], who secretly loves her.

Movies with such an audacious theme generally ignite debates and HATE STORY is sure to meet with severe reactions. The makers ought to be prepared for some bouquets and brickbats. What makes the movie watchable is the vengeance aspect. But the ease with which she makes her way to the people she sets her sights on is hard to digest. First, the CEO [Joy Sengupta] followed by the influential politician [Mohan Kapur]… the woman barters her body for getting closer to her prey. But the manner in which she executes her plan seems so unworkable and unrealistic.

Fiery dialogues and explicit visuals had prepared the viewer as to what to anticipate from HATE STORY, so that the moviegoer isn't in a state of astonishment at the daring on-screen happenings. The movie has an assortment of sexually explicit scenes and also extensive use of tainted language, which may appeal to those who relish steamy thrillers.

Director Vivek Agnihotri has filmed HATE STORY most stylishly. In fact, his approach to the narrative flabbergasts you and at times also renders you speechless, but a cohesive script would've worked wonders. The reason that compels Paoli to seek vengeance is completely justified, but the wars fought in the board rooms and the corporate jargon at places doesn't leave the desired impact. The twist in the tale in the final sequence, though shocking, seems unwarranted. A better thought culmination would've only been more impactful.

There's not much scope for music [Harshit Saxena] here, yet the songs fit the situations well. I'd like to make a special mention of the background score. It's electrifying. Another aspect that deserves to be highlighted are the dialogue. A number of dramatic scenes get enhanced due to some blazing lines. Attar Singh Saini's cinematography catches your eye.

Cast in a multi-dimensional character, Paoli, who won acclaim for her performances in Bengali films, makes a confident debut in Hindi films with HATE STORY. She facilitates in keeping the anxiety escalating with her authoritative act as her character stoops to frantic measures to make life hell for the man who disdained her. Gulshan, earlier seen in films like DUM MAARO DUM and SHAITAN, is a talent to watch out for. He plays the anti-hero with gusto. In fact, the film is about the conflict between Paoli and Gulshan's characters and the impact is heightened as they indulge in the game of cat and mouse. Nikhil is the sole character who's positive, while the other characters are either negative or have shades of grey. He's decent!

Mohan Kapur is efficient, Joy Sengupta leaves a mark, Saurabh Dubey is excellent, Iravati is wasted and Bhairavi Goswami appears in a cameo.

On the whole, HATE STORY banks on the age-old vendetta theme, but what takes it beyond the mediocre mark is the cat and mouse game played by the protagonist and antagonist, besides, of course, the bold and provocative scenes that add spice to the proceedings. Though engaging in parts, there's no denying that the second hour seizes your attention, making it a watchable experience.

VICKY DONOR MOVIE REVIEWS

A wise man once remarked, "If we can donate blood to save a life, why can't we donate sperms to grant a life?" Couples are ready to pay big bucks for the sperm of well placed males. The amount varies depending on the looks, personality, academic ability of the donor. Despite this, we're too shy to discuss issues relating to artificial means of fertilization. Couples suffer years of infertile living, but are in two minds when told to opt for the scientific and legal techniques of external fertilization. Despite a contemporary outlook, some of us still consider it taboo to address sex-related matters candidly, which explains why the concept of a sperm donor on celluloid is unthinkable. A film like VICKY DONOR shuns the conventional plot and narrates the story of a sperm donor, thus bringing the issue out in the open determinedly.

John Abraham turns producer with a forward-thinking, avant-garde movie that holds worldwide appeal. In fact, a lot of actors' foremost production centres around themselves, capitalizing on their star power, but John's initiative of opting for an offbeat theme and choosing a newcomer to enact the principal lead needs to be lauded. Above and beyond, the endeavor to transport the issue of artificial insemination out of the closet and presenting it in a light tone in the backdrop is an added move that merits acknowledgement.

In an environment where the job pressures are high and couples lead an erratic and unhealthy lifestyle, Dr. Baldev Chaddha [Annu Kapoor], a well-qualified fertility expert, runs a fertility clinic and a sperm bank in Daryaganj, New Delhi. Unfortunately, he has more failed cases to his credit than successes. A healthy, high-performing donor is the need of the hour.

Vicky Arora [Ayushymann Khurrana], a young, good looking Punjabi guy from Lajpat Nagar, is the only son and of no financial support to his mother Dolly [Dolly Ahluwalia], a widow, who runs a small beauty parlor from home. As luck would have it, a small brawl in the colony brings Dr. Chaddha and Vicky face to face, where Chaddha concludes that Vicky could be that donor he has been looking for. From here on, Dr. Chaddha's days and nights are spent in convincing Vicky to become a donor till he finally gives in.

Vicky finds his love interest in Ashima Roy [Yami Gautam], a pretty Bengali girl, who works in a bank. But soon their hunky dory world comes crashing down because of Vicky's past as a donor.

A youth-centric movie with a humorous theme, VICKY DONOR is fundamentally a romantic comedy between a Punjabi boy and a Bengali girl set against the backdrop of sperm donation. Nonetheless, director Shoojit Sircar takes a light-hearted, optimistic look at the issue, coming up with a film that entertains and enlightens the viewer vis-à-vis infertility and artificial insemination. VICKY DONOR may be a diminutive film in terms of budget and costing, but when you see the issue it tackles, it does not give the impression of being an undersized film.

Director Shoojit Sircar takes giant strides as a raconteur, balancing the two halves adroitly. While the first hour tilts towards light moments, the drama, or the twist in the tale, comes up in the post-interval portions. I'd like to make a special mention of the screenplay [Juhi Chaturvedi]. Not once does it deviate to the tried and tested track. It's engaging content from commencement to conclusion and along with a set of impeccably cast actors, it's one joy ride you can't afford to miss. Having said that I'd like to add that the movie loses some steam [for a few minutes] in the post-interval portions, but, thankfully, VICKY DONOR doesn't get unbalanced. The movie accomplishes what it sets out to do -- it enlightens and entertains and that, in my opinion, is no puny achievement.

The music of VICKY DONOR is better than expected. 'Rum Whiskey' [appears twice in the movie] is addictive, while 'Pani Da Rang' [both male and female rendition] adds a lot of weight to the soundtrack. The dialogue, penned by Juhi Chaturvedi, are in sync with the mood of the film. The North Indian dialogue-baazi, especially the conversation between Ayushmann's mother and grand-mom, stands out in the film.

It's a performance-oriented role and Shoojit Sircar has, very aptly, chosen a deserving candidate for the assignment. Ayushmann is a complete natural, has all the trappings of a fine actor and delivers a super confident performance. I'd like to single out two sequences that make you appreciate that he's an artiste of caliber and aptitude. One, when he reaches Kolkata to fetch his wife and two, the finale, when he visits an orphanage. Annu Kapoor is an exceptional actor, no two opinions on that, and he's outstanding here. The gifted actor adjoins enormous humor to his character and his mode of selecting a sperm donor on the basis of personality, race, academic ability and other factors evoke immense mirth. Popular television actress Yami Gautam makes an imposing debut. She adds enormous value to the movie by her act, screen presence and striking looks. She's truly admirable towards the latter part of the film.

Dolly Ahluwalia is exceptional and so is Kamlesh Gill, who enacts the part of Ayushmann's progressive grand-mom. In fact, the grand-mom is quite a scene-stealer! Jayanta Das, enacting the role of Yami's father, is proficient. John Abraham manages to pack a punch in a song.

On the whole, VICKY DONOR is a small film with a big heart. The makers have had the courage to bring a diverse issue out in the open, narrating a daringly different story without getting preachy. Witty, funny and also emotional, VICKY DONOR is forward-thinking, progressive commercial cinema which vastly enlightens and hugely entertains!

STAR-  3.5

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No, SRK’s given me nothing: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif says Shah Rukh Khan has not given her a series of expensive gifts — something that has Bollywood buzzing for a while now. Insiders say now that Kat is not seeing Shah Rukh’s arch rival Salman Khan, SRK is out to win her loyalties. “No. (There’s) Nothing like that,” she said during a visit to Delhi on Wednesday. The industry believes that SRK recommended her for director Farah Khan’s flick Happy New Year, but Kat denies that too. “No,” is what she says when asked if she’s doing the film.
All these years, Kat deliberately maintained a distance from SRK due to her fondness for her then boyfriend Salman Khan, Shah Rukh’s arch rival. It was on Kat’s birthday a few years ago that both Khans had a fallout.
However, her announcement of working with SRK in Yash Chopra’s romantic drama last year came as a surprise to both the fraternity and fans. She recently completed a month-long leg of shooting for the film in London with SRK, where the two are known to have developed a camaraderie.
It is here that Shah Rukh reportedly gifted her expensive jackets so that she could keep herself warm, and also a particular gym bag that she was looking for, with the note, “Have a great workout”.
There were also reports that the two watched Agent Vinod together, and that SRK personally escorted her out of the Mumbai airport on their return from London and even lent his security to her. Kat, however, says “That was news even to me. I don’t know where those stories came from.” But of course, that does not stop her from praising the actor. “We had an amazing time shooting in London ... it’s a dream come true to work with Shah Rukh.”