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Seems like there is no stopping Aamir Khan. This ever growing young actor has kept belting one hit after another. In fact, it is hard to remember which one was his last flop? Anyone? Mr. Perfectionist has chosen his movies very wisely and has kept outgrowing himself as an actor. He chooses diverse genres every time and gives it 120%. He is pretty good at marketing strategies as well and one can remember his Ghajini and Rang De Basanti marketing gigs. His recent release 3 Idiots is already making waves and this movie might be helping bollywood in finishing the year on a high. That also reminds me of Aamir Khan’s penchant for December releases and how all of them have performed so well in last 2 years.

December 25 witnessed release of 3 Idiots and whether it is a coincidence or plain planning, his last two December releases had set box office on fire. Taare Zameen Par was released during the same time in 2007 whereas 2008 witnessed blockbuster Ghajini. 3 Idiots has already earned Rs.4 crore through paid previews and is going very strong on box office thanks to no other releases and extended holiday season.

Taare Zameen Par was also Aamir’s directorial debut and movie earned rave reviews because of its different theme and amazing acting. The movie was   released on Dec 21 in 2007 and it hit the bull’s eyes. Reports say, movie earned more than 37 crore at the box office. Aamir’s next release Ghajini hit the theatres on Dec 25, 2008 and it broke almost all the box office records. A remake of a Tamil film by the same name, it reinvented action genre. December or no December release, we hope Aamir continues with his hit path.

October

• Ranbir’s succeeds with ‘Wake Up Sid’, outfits auctioned
• Bollywood’s first underwater thriller ‘Blue’ releases
• Katrina Kaif walks the ramp in a dress hand painted by Salman himself at HDIL couture week
• Danny Boyle and SRK together attend the Doha 21st Century Leaders Award

November

• Malika Sherawat goes under the knife for a lip surgery
• Neil Nitin Mukesh organized a special screening of his film ‘Jail’
• Shilpa shetty and Raj Kundra tie the knots
• Eesha Kopikar and timmy Narag marry
• Suneil Shetty bags the best actor award for his role in ‘Red Alert – The War Within’.
• Abhishek Bachchan plays revolutionary nationalist Surjya Sen in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s next
• Waheeda Rehman inaugurates 40th international film fest
• Abhay Deol and Miss Great Britain 2006, Preeti Desai are no longer a couple
• Ranbir and Kat together, Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani goes on to be a super duper hit!

December

• Paa becomes super hit (Amitabh’s best performance in recent times)
• Four and a half star rating to 3 idiots which means that this has become the top hit of 2009
• Sushmita Sen adopts Another Baby Girl Alicia

2010 awaits:

2010 too brings special bonanza! Salman Khan’s Veer releases in January. This film will clash with Shahid Kapur’s Chance pe Dance ! February will witness My Name is Khan !!! Karan Johar after 8 years gets together, Shah Rukh Khan aur Kajol in this exceptional Love Story. 2010 summers will witness the ultimate romantic story Kites which features   Hrithik Roshan and Barabara Mori and is directed by Anurag Basu ! Aishwariya Rai & Akshay Kumar’s film Action Replay will also release in 2010. Prakash Jha’s film Rajneeti and Sanjay Leena Bhansali’s film Guzarish will also releasein 2010.

3 Idiots was definitely one of the most hyped movies of the year and currently movie has opened to packed theatres. The names associated with the movie were big enough the likes of whom include, Amir Khan, Raju Hirani and Vidu Vinod Chopra to name a few. Movie is based on ‘Five Point Someone’, a hit novel penned by famous writer Chetan Bhagat. Movie is based on lives of three friends in a college campus and usual matters pertaining to youth, academics etc. Recently, it has been heard that 3 Idiots might be a part of case studies in the management institutes of the country. At some places in Mumbai, movie is being offered for viewing from 6 AM in the morning. Blame it on extended holiday season but that has definitely helped movie in raking more moolah.

The production team of 3 Idiots has taken some innovate steps to pull the viewers out of their houses and watch the movie as first thing in the morning. Amir khan, as we all know is a smart marketing alek and he is leaving no stone unturned in raising the curiosity factor for the movie. Recently, he was travelling across different cities in different get ups during the promotion of the movie.

The movie takes a hit at education system of the country. There are fair enough chances of 3 Idiots along with Rocket Singh changing the way parents perceive education system and consequent careers. Amir Khan is known to work in selected movies and superior marketing strategies that see film doing great business at the box office. Hope, 3 Idiots extends the ‘Jaadu ki Jhappi’ touch of Chopra production. However, one thing is pretty sure. Because of 3 Idiots bollywood will be finishing the year on a relatively high note.

One of the most anticipated movies of the year was Avatar. Said to be the most expensive movie ever made, Avatar has been directed by James Cameron of Titanic fame. James Cameron has ventured into film making after almost one decade and people were eagerly anticipating for his dazzling spectacular treat. The movie is already earning huge gross revenues in different parts of the world. In India also, movie is doing great business and to the Indian multiplexes it has come as a relief after the relatively dismal performance of Indian releases.

Avatar is already being talked about for some of the Oscar awards in technical segment. Avatar is a captivating and mesmerising movie. Its story is a simple one comprising of a love story but the technical finesse used in the movie might redefine the way movies are made worldwide. The movie has been made on a large scale and could be put in any genre of action, adventure, sci-fi and drama. This is a visual epic bigger and better than any other movie ever made. Movie is best watched in 2D or 3D theatres to truly experience its visual extravaganza.

Avatar is over two and half hours and cine goers are bound to come back satisfied and surprised. You will get to see unique world of floras & fountains apart from exotic species. The action sequences displayed in the movie are marvellous works of FX engineers and digital media. James Cameron even worked on developing a new language for the alien creatures shown in the movie and that gives them more authenticity. The scale is huge and production designs are stunning. Avatar is a must watch for any movie lover. 

A mélange of colours, a myriad depiction of emotions, undefining love, magic on reel,  a dream with open eyes, the beauty of reality on reel and so much more. There are so many phrases that define Taare Zameen Par. This is one film that has touched me so beautifully in the recent times. Be it the innocence on Ishaan Awasthi’s face or the humane look on Aamir’s face, this film creates magic on celluloid. It is something that you would not get bored of even if you see it many times.

The film showcases the contrast that a human being lives in. His inner world and the outer world – Ishaan’s inner world is happy and full of imaginations. His outer world is as chaotic and troublesome as it can get. Ishaan gets into trouble every now and then because he fails in his tests and is least interested in studies. Ishaan loves to live in his own sweet world – his world which is full of colours, fishes, dogs, cats, butterflies, crayons and thoughts.

The treatment of the film is what makes it really a visual treat to the eyes. The way Ishaan’s look of the window in his classroom and notices the little sparrow, the way he imagines and adds up numbers, the way he makes his final painting and how the colors are mixing is all what makes this film beautiful. Plus add to that Aamir’s charm and his fantastic approach towards Ishaan. Aamir has perfectly pitched the role of Nikumbh Sir. His each expression is so well defined and so deep. Also, Tisca Chopra and Vipin Sharma in the role of Ishaan’s mother and father respectively have done a great job.

Taare Zameen par is one of the most successful films in the recent past especially because of its unique story, unique treatment, brilliant narration and wonderful bunch of actors!

Many films released in the first half of 2009 but only Ifan Khan in Billu Barber and John Abraham in ‘New York’ managed to pull the audience’s attention. However, in the second half, i.e. from July to December many actors have been appreciated for their respective performances.

Saif Ali Khan was fantastic in Love Aaj Kal. Saif had quite a challenging role in the movie but he performed it beautifully. Imtiaz Ali directed Love Aaj Kal is a film that is super hit at the box office and one of its main reason was Saif who was brilliant in both the roles that he portrayed in the film.

Shahid Kapoor played a double role in Kaminey for the first time in his life and there are no doubts about Shahid’s acting. This was a challenging role for Shahid but he performed it brilliantly and he was outstanding in the film. Some critics believe that this was Shahid’s best performance so far.

He is the super star of the industry – Salman Khan has influenced the viewers so much after ages. His film Wanted has gone to become one of the top three hits at the box office. This film proved to be a boon for Salman Khan who reestablished himself as a super star after this film. Salman has a huge huge fan following and this is one of the reason that even a mediocre story starring Salman has the capability of becoming super hit.

This year has also been special for Ranbir Kapoor. All his films this year have been hit to average. His film Ajab prem ki Ghazab kahani is one of the top three hits at the box office. I believe that one of the strong reasons of this movie being hit apart from its script is Ranbir’s acting. He was superb – spontaneous and sensitive at the same time. He handled his role really well. His performance in Wake up Sid and Rocket Singh Salesman of the year is all appreciated.

And the best actor award in my opinion is deserved by none other than Mr. Amitabh Bachchan who was outstanding in the film Auro has indeed been the child sensation of the year. Auro was one of the biggest challenges for Amitabh Bachchan but the way he has performed his role, just leaves you flabbergasted.

This year, many movies despite promising high results failed to enthuse audiences and Cineplex’s wore a deserted look. One of them was 8 x 10 Tasveer directed by acclaimed director Nagesh Kukunoor who has his credits movies like Hyderabad Blues, Dor and Iqbal. Movie even had the star presence of Akshay Kumar but despite that viewers rejected movie out rightly. Critics blame the presence of too many loopholes in the movie which was basically a thriller.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan had only one release this year and it was Billu Barber. Movie was based on Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol and this was the first time Shahrukh and Priyadarshan had worked as a team but that too didn’t help the movie. It was too filmy and somehow the spark was missing. Despite the presence of some controversies and appealing items songs, movie sank at the box office.

The second half of the year had its hopes pinned on hit stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena starrer Kurbaan but movie is perhaps one of the biggest flops of the year. Movie had every possible ingredient including tight script, good acting, good direction and songs and chemistry of real cum reel life couple yet movie sank without a trace. It’s hard to fathom what exactly viewers wanted.

Diwali witnessed release of three big movies in All The Best, Blue and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. The last one mentioned had presence of bankable stars like Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Sohail Khan and yet movie was a bigger disaster than sunken Titanic. It is said that because of lack of response some theatres even had to cancel the shows. Salman experienced best of both the worlds in form of Wanted and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. Hopefully, year 2010 will bring great news for all the bollywood fans and stars alike.

In the early half of 2009, a horror film called Raaz – The Mystery Continues’ was released. Here, Kangna played quite an intense role for which she was applauded by many.

This year, Konkana Sen’s two films were released namely, Luck by Chance and Wake up Sid. Konkana is a very powerful actress. Her screen presence is commendable. Even though, Wake up Sid is a film about Sid played by Ranbir Kapoor, Konkana too had an important role to play as she is the influencer in Sid’s life.

Another fantastic year it has been for Katrina Kaif. Her performance in New York was appreciated a lot. She underplayed her part beautifully. Katrina Kaif was also fantabulous in Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani and De Dana Dan. More than anything else, she remains the only actress whose all three films have been super hit this year.

Something changed for Deepika this year after her hit Love Aaj Kal. Deepika not only looked great but also acted quite well!

And this year has also been special for Priyanka Chopra who was superb at her role in Kaminey. But her next film what’s your Raashee was a debacle. However, Priyanka was cast in 12 different roles which was a very demanding proposition and she acted it out beautifully.

This year, Kareena was seen in many films. In Kambakkht Ishq she looked hot and sexy, while in Kurbaan she was in a completely deglamourized role. Even though Kurbaan was a flop, Kareena’s acting is appreciated. Her upcoming film ‘3 idiots’ is yet to be released.

And last which I feel deserves the award is none other than Vidya Balan who played Auro’s mother in Paa. Her subtle nuances, her artistic expressions and her wonderful feminism explored by Balki was mesmerizing. Vidya truly deserves this year’s best actress award for Paa.

 Movie Name                                            Director                                                       Starring

My Name is Khan                                  Karan Johar                                       Shahrukh, Kajol

1-800 Love                                           Abbas Tyrewala                                  John Abraham, Pakhi

Anjaana Anjaani                                     Siddharth Anand                  Ranbir Kapoor,Priyanka Chopra

Action Replayy                                              Vipul Shah                  Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,        

Chance Pe Dance                                                Ken Ghosh             Shahid Kapoor, Genelia D’souza

Agent Vinod                                                      Sriram Raghavan          Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor

Ayesha                                                                        Rajshree Ojha              Abhay Deol, Sonam Kapoor

Chatur Singh Two Star                                           Ajay Chandok            Sanjay Dutt, Ameesha, Anupam Kher

Chenab Gandhi                                                         Vibhu Puri               Amitabh Bachchan, Rajeev Khandelwal, Vidya Balan

Delhi Belly                                                                     Abhinay Deo              Imran Khan, Shenaz Treasurywala

Guzaarish                                                              Sanjay Leela Bhansali             Hrithik Roshan,Aishwarya Rai

Crooked (working title)                                         Abhinay Deo               Abhishek Bachchan, Jimmy Shergill, Gul Panag

  Dabanng                                                                     Abhinav Kashyap         Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sonakshi Khan

I Hate Luv Stories                                                       Punit Malhotra     Imran Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Sammir Dattani

Dhobi Ghaat                                                                      Kiran Rao                   Prateik Babbar, Aamir Khan

Hook Ya Crook                                                                David Dhawan          John Abraham, Genelia D’souza, Kay Kay, Lara

Ishqiya                                                                            Abhishek Chaubey        Naseruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Vidya

House Full                                                                           Sajid Khan                      Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone,

                                                                                                                                                   Ritesh Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal,

Johnny Mastana                                                            Shoojit Sircar                     Amitabh Bachchan, Dia Mirza, Sarika,

Rakta Charitra                                                               Ram Gopal Varma         Vivek Oberoi, Shatrughan Sinha,

Rann                                                                            Ram Gopal Varma                  Amitabh Bachchan, Ritesh Desmukh, P.rawal

Run Bhola Run                                                                    Neeraj Vora                   Govinda, Tusshar Kapoor,  

Teen Patti                                                                          Leena Yadav                            Amitabh Bachchan, Sir Ben

                                                                                                                                         Kingsley, R Madhavan, Saira Mohan,                   

Tees Maar Khan                                                                      Farah Khan                                   Akshay Kumar

Tera Kya Hoga Johnny?                                                        Sudhir Mishra                    Neil Nitin Mukesh, Soha Ali

                                                                                                                                                 Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Shahana Goswami

July

• John, Katrina voted most eligible single celebrities
• Himesh Reshammiya vows not to be a part of remakes
• Asin to receive the highest civilian honour given by the Tamil Nadu government
• Shilpa Shetty launches her spa ‘Iosis’
• Shah Rukh buys 20 mn pounds apartment in London

August

• Saif on seventh heaven with the huge success of Love Aaj Kal
• ‘Delhi-6’ and ‘Dev-D’ screened at the Venice Film Festival
• Brazilian model Giselle Monteiro plays a Punjabi girl in ‘Love Aaj Kal’
• “Dhan Te Nan” from Kaminey becomes the most famous song in London nightclubs
• Vipul Shah makes Pritam sign an anti-plagiarism indemnity
• Akshay tattoos ‘Blue’ on his neck for his upcoming film
• Madhur Bhandarkar gives up the idea of making ‘Awards’

September

• Salman shines again with ‘Wanted’
• Himesh patches up with his mentor Salman Khan
• Adnan Sami’s son to make his debut in Bollywood as a singer and composer
• Shilpa Shetty observing a vow of silence to get in touch with herself
• A size zero pizza introduced; inspired by Kareena Kapoor
• Anushka Sharma signed opposite Akshay Kumar for ‘Patiala House’
• Hrithik asked to put on weight for his role in forthcoming ‘Guzaarish’
• Bhansali’s ‘Black’ ranks three at Korean box office
• Shiney Ahuja’s accused of raping his maid, bail plea rejected
• Priyanka excited enters Guinness Book with 12 roles in ‘Whats your raashee?’
• Salman Khan launches Being Human gold coins
• ‘Slumdog kids Rubina and Azhar bag another Hollywood film.
• Akshay and Katrina appointed brand ambassadors of 34^th National Games, 2009
• Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan bag the youth icon awards