Sholay

Starring:Kumar, Bachchan, Dharmendra
Studio: Eros
Product Type: DVD

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The source of one-liners for all following generations.
Aap né kyaa ka-haa?
Needs a proper restoration....Criterion, anyone?
Movie is 5 stars, but not the DVD
Amazon Qualiton Edition - Sholay (DVD)

Sholay
Starring: Dharmendra , Sanjeev Kumar , Hema Malini , Amitabh Bachchan , and Jaya Bhaduri
Director: Ramesh Sippy
Manufacturer: Eros
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ASIN: B00009W8OZ
Release Date: 2003-06-24

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The source of one-liners for all following generations........2007-01-12

I can't think of any other hindi movie where I was cheering for villain as much as Sholay. The villain is the both charasmatic and cheesy at the same time. Now that's an amazing feat of acting!

Aap né kyaa ka-haa?.......2006-12-13

We love Indian movies.I'm still keeping this movie in videocassette for more than 15 years,maybe,but we don't understand Hindi.I'm still learning this beautiful language.I know this film is really outstanding,but without subtitles it'd be a bit hard for us.
Words are different,sentiments are the same for all human beings,anyway.
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Needs a proper restoration....Criterion, anyone?.......2006-10-29

I tried to watch this DVD, and I had to stop. First, this film was shot in 70mm, and the DVD is pan and scan. Not good. Second, the songs weren't subtitled! Not good. And, thirdly, there are so many versions out there. How long was the actual film? 204 minutes? 280? Most people who have seen the entire thing have said it's magnificent. It's regarded as one of the greatest Bollywood films ever made, and we should be able to see it in all its uncut, widescreen, subtitled glory. Criterion should release something like this. They have never done a Bollywood film, and this is an important one, so it fits, excuse the pun, their criterion.

Movie is 5 stars, but not the DVD.......2005-10-14

It would really be sad for a movie like Sholay without any special features. This is the common version available....

The sad part is that the Director's cut is rarely available (contains the full length movie)......I haven't got my hands on it yet:(.....

There is no point in buying this simple version of DVD if you are a fan of this flick........

Amazon Qualiton Edition - Sholay (DVD).......2005-09-29

Sholay is a phenomenon... I rate it as the best Indian movie ever made and one that can compete head-to-head with any other movie in the world, Hollywood releases included! Theatrically screened in 1975, it is timeless... not even for once you feel that there's anything dated, everything looks contemporary - and this is no mean achievement!

Every single character is etched out optimally and you remember ALL of them after the movie. Howzzat!

The music is memorable, it complements and enhances the myriad of moods and sequences and emotions and drama in Sholay (Embers) - whether it's the terror and ruthlesslessness of the villain, the dacoit Gabbar; the unspoken romance between one of the two heroes Jai and the widow Radha; the flirtation between the other hero Veeru and the "tangewaali" (coach driver) Basanti; the angst, lionheartedness and the bravery of Thakur, a landlord and an ex-police officer who recruits Jai and Veeru, two small-time crooks, to capture Gabbar (for avenging his family's massacre); the extraordinary chase sequences; the wonderful start and the awe-inspiring end.

The continuity is amazing and so is the editing. A rock near a bridge shown in the beginning is there at the end too. As for editing, the best example is when Gabbar strikes down swords on Thakur's arms (who's tied between two pillars) but the actual hits are never shown, instead, as soon as the swords come down, immediately a shot of Thakur recalling this incident is shown and for the first time his shawl has fallen down and the wind is flapping his armless shirt-sleeves... it is first-rate!

There is also tremendous folklore and near-mythology associated with this movie - the so many versions, the significantly different endings, the struggle to get this made and released...

Amazon at this page seem to be selling a Region-1 coded release from Qualiton Imports. My question to all other reviewers and anyone owning this exact edition (Qualiton Imports, Region 1) is what is the runtime of this movie and whether this is the one in which the fearsome antagonist Gabbar dies...? Is it 204 minutes long or is it really 4-and-a-half hours long as one reviewer has put it? Is it presented in fullframe or widescreen format? Is it really coded Region 1? Please answer keeping in mind that my questions are about the Qualiton Imports edition adverstised here by Amazon.

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Sholay

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ASIN: B000IZJRSI
Release Date: 2006-09-22

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Starring: SANJEEV KUMAR, AMITABH BACHCHAN, DHARMENDRA, HEMA MALINI, JAYA BHADURI, AMJED KHAN Synopsis: Considered to be one of the greatest classics of Indian cinema, SHOLAY had the longest theatrical run when first released in 1975. SHOLAY (Flames) tells the story of Jai (Amitabh bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), two small time crooks called in by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to fight the tyranny of Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Thakur Baldev Singh is one of the unfortunate victims who lost his entire family to Gabbar Singh's violence. It depicts the utter worthlessness of violence as a way of life. At the same time it is also the story of a village community who realize that non-violence does not mean cowardice, and to stand up to terror and lawless killers is the duty of every brave citizen in India. SHOLAY features excellent performances by Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri under the direction of Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring a timeless soundtrack score by the inimitable R. D. Burman

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Great Purchae.......2007-03-08

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A master grifter takes on a student - a diverting Bollywood film
Surprisingly Enjoyable

Bluffmaster

Manufacturer: UTV
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A master grifter takes on a student - a diverting Bollywood film.......2007-04-29

I started purchasing Bollywood films initially because of Aishwarya Rai. In the course of several Rai movies, I discovered and became a fan of Abhishek Bachchan. This guy can certainly act (check out GURU) but what I like about him is that, in real life, he exudes a down-to-earth, fun loving persona, coming off as someone who's not at all impressed with his fame and fortune. Of course I don't know him but the vibe I get is that Abhishek seems like a cool cat. Accordingly, I've been chasing down dvds of his flicks. And, minutes ago, I just got done watching BLUFFMASTER! (exclamation point part of the title).

In BLUFFMASTER! Abhishek Bachchan borrows a page from his earlier film Bunty aur Babli (2 DVD Set) and plays another con artist. Here, he is Roy Kapoor, a smooth professional con man who had been bilking his victims all his life. Of late, he's been seeing the gorgeous Simmi (Priyanka Chopra) and it's gotten serious enough that he's proposed marriage to her. But, here's the rub, Simmi is a girl with principles who doesn't know of Roy's shady side - until now. When she discovers that Roy's a crook, she promptly breaks up with him.

Six months pass and the plot truly thickens. Roy's still haplessly chasing Simmi, telling her he's changed (a lie) and begging for her forgiveness but to no avail. Meanwhile, he meets up with Dittu (Riteish Deshmukh), a rather obtuse, small time scammer. After several run-ins, Roy takes Dittu under his wings and attempts to teach him the art of the con. However, recurring bouts of dizziness and disorientation cause Roy to go in for a medical exam. He is told that he has a brain tumor and only three months to live. Roy plans on living to the fullest every remaining moment of his life. But, first, he has one last con job to pull...

BLUFFMASTER! is a good natured Bollywood film with a sneaky ending. As per usual with the majority of Bollywood films, it doesn't pay to overanalyze the plot. Instead, just sit back and go along for the ride. The con jobs themselves are pretty interesting (I thought the credit card scam was neatly pulled off). It's humorous with occasional snappy one liners, and only a few scenes get too silly and over the top (the main culprit being the slapstick sequence with Roy and Dittu being assaulted by an outraged Dr. Bhalerao).

I'm reminded that not everyone in good, ol' United States has experienced Bollywood. I had friends over who had never seen a Bollywood flick before. We were watching this one and, man alive, imagine their amazement when - all of a sudden, in the middle of the plot - a musical number broke out. I told 'em, "Get used to it. That's Bollywood, baby!" The four musical numbers here happen to be all slick and worthy of head bobbing, with my two favorites being the rockin' title song "Sabse Bada Rupaiyya" with its Vegas sensibilities and "Right Here Right Now" which has Abhishek actually singing his own hip-hop flavored song.

This is Rohan Sippy's second directional gig and also his second collaboration with his buddy Abhishek (after Kuch Naa Kaho (2 Disc Set). Here, he puts out a glossy product which makes good location use of beautiful Mumbai. Rohan draws out credible performances from Priyanka, Riteish, and Abhiskek, though I wish young Mr. Bachchan could've been less cool and more emotionally present. But he didn't suck. And then there's Nana Patekar, who steals all the scenes as the narcissistic villain of the piece.

The version I have is the two disc dvd. Disc 1, of course, has the feature film, song and scene selections, but also breezy audio commentaries from Abhishek Bachchan, Rohan Sippy, and Riteish Deshmukh, among others. Disc 2 offers up the following special features: 18 minutes of deleted scenes; the Making of "BLUFFMASTER!" - wherein Abhishek slams his cast and crew with a straight face and a tongue in cheek; the Making of "Right Here Right Now" video; the actual "Right Here Right Now" video; and bloopers. Worth watching.

BLUFFMASTER! isn't really deep or bite-your-knuckles intense. There are guns and gangsters involved but you don't really feel like anyone's seriously in peril. But this movie is a good diversion, something you can pop in your player and pleasantly while away two hours plus some minutes (this is actually short for a Bollywood flick). Meanwhile, the songs are poppin', the female lead is an all star knock out, and Abhishek - well, he's a cool customer. And the ending is different. BLUFFMASTER! gets three and a half stars! from me. But what I really want to know is: why was Aishwarya Rai dropped from this film?

Surprisingly Enjoyable.......2006-05-29

What did I expect from Abhishek Bachchan before this film? A dimwit's attept to act. After watching Bluffmaster, I must say I realised there is this new genre of intelligent movies that has made it's way into Indian Cinema. (Other such movies is Taxi 9211, which in a way is better) Anyhow, moving on, I'd like to say Abhishek Bachchan is more convicing than ever before in his role as a wiseguy who knows the city better than most people and obviously pranks the pranksters. His character is that of an intelligent king of "hustlers" Bombay(yes i like to call Mumbai that) is shown in a rather indepth way and even fallacious policies of love are highlighted.

Another very good performance by Nana Patekar. Oh how I adored him in the film. Priyanka Chopra gave a rather good performance too. The songs of the film were tolerable and the background music quirky and exciteable.

A rather meek storyline, fantastic direction and edge of the seat comic truffles.

Watch it for the love of Bollywood

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Get this movie.......2006-08-06

This is a great movie for fans of the 70's. Great outfits and music. Amitabh Bachchan is one of the all-time great actors in the world, in an extremely entertaining dual role.

A Date with Shahrukh Khan (Top 43 Songs DVD)

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A Date with Shahrukh Khan (Top 43 Songs DVD)

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Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
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ASIN: B0002DQTVY
Release Date: 2005-02-01

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List of Songs 1 Gumshuda Chalte Chalte 2 Chalak Chalak Devdas 3 Hum Tumhare Hain Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam 4 Baadshah O Baadshah Baadshah 5 Kitabein Bohat Si Baazigar 6 Hum Bhi Hain Josh Mein Josh 7 Jiya Jale Dil Se 8 Mere Mehboob Duplicate 9 Tauba Tumhare Chalte Chalte 10 Tu Hi Tu Dil Se 11 Maar Daala Devdas 12 Thandi Mein Guddu 13 Woh Ladki Jo Baadshah 14 Jadoo Teri Nazaar Darr 15 Apun Bola Josh 16 Jaati Hoon Main Karan Arjun 17 Chalte Chalte Chalte Chalte 18 Deewana Main Tera English Babu Desi Mem 19 Ladna Jhagadna Duplicate 20 Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhein Baazigar 21 Kahe Chhed Devdas 22 Mohabbat Ki Nahin Baadshah 23 Dil Se Re Dil Se 24 Tu Mere Samne Darr 25 Prem Nagariyaa Chalte Chalte 26 Baazigar O Baazigar Baazigar 27 Chaiyan Chaiyan Dil Se 28 Bairi Piya Devdas 29 Ishq Kameena Shakti 30 Suno Na Suno Na Chalte Chalte 31 Raj And Priya On Highway Brawl Chalte Chalte 32 Devdas Meeting Paro After Years Devdas 33 Car Race Baazigar 34 Traffic Hawaldar Chalte Chalte 35 Gambling In Casino Baadshah 36 Interviewing Terrorist Dil Se 37 Devdas Teasing Bhabi With Dadi Devdas 38 Raj Searching Priya On Street Chalte Chalte 39 Devdas Visiting Chandramukhi Devdas 40 Fight Between Raj & Priya Chalte Chalte 41 Devdas Leaving Haweli Devdas 42 Raj Humilating Samir & Priya Chalte Chalte 43 Devdas Giving His Life At Paro's Door Devdas

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Synopsis The love triangle pivots around the Islamic practice of Purdah, which forbids women to show their face to men outside their immediate family. A Nawab (Rehman) catches a brief glimpse of Jamila's (Waheeda Rehman) face and falls in love with her. He however does not know who she is so when at his sister's party, he gets hold of a torn fragment from Jamila's veil he gives it to a maidservant so that she can trace who the girl is. However Jamila had exchanged her veil with that of her friend Bano so the Nawab ends up getting the name and address of the wrong woman. This mistake becomes a tragic irony. For Jamila turns out to be the girl Rehman's mother had chosen for him and whom he had persuaded his friend Aslam to get married to. When Aslam realises that his friend is in love with his wife Jamila, he pretends to tire of her, hoping that she will demand a divorce and so will be free to marry Rehman. When Rehman learns of his Dutt's sacrifice he chooses to die for his friend and commits suicide.

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Hits of R. D. Burman

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Tracks: Song Title Description 1. KUCH NO KAHO 2. O MAJHI RE 3. SAAGAR KINARE 4. HAWA KE SAATH SAATH 5. PYAAR KARNE WALE 6. YEH DOSTI 7. RUK JAANA O JAANA 8. KOI JAAYE TO LE AAYE 9. BECHARA DIL KYA KARE 10. KANCHI RE KANCHI RE 11. PANNA KI TAMANNA 12. MUJH KO AGAR IJAZZAT 13. AA DEKHE ZARA 14. PAAS AAO NA 15. DUM MARO DUM 16. MUSAFIR HUN YARO 17. BAHOOT DUR MUJHE 18. EK LADKI KO DEKHA 19. MOHABBAT KI BAAZI 20. MEHBOOBA MEHBOOBA 21. JAANO MERI JAAN 22. SUN SUN SUN 23. KISI EK JAGAH KI QUAIDI 24. KYA YEHI PYAAR HAI 25. SA RE KE SA RE

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