The story goes like this: As the British enslave India with their Divide and Rule policy, kings and nawabs give away their kingdom to the foreigners but for the brave Pindaris, take a oath to fight till their last breath to save their motherland. One such brave and strong Pindaris is Veer which is played by Salman Khan. As Veer takes on the might of the British Empire, he has to fight the King of Madavgarha. He falls in love with princess Yashodhara played by Zarine Khan, daughter of his enemy. The story becomes weak when it shifts to London. The climax is so long drawn that the ending looks absurd. At times the story looks fake that you feel you are living in a world of coincidence! Salman Khan has been credited with ‘storywriter’ but honestly this is where the film lacks. Had the story been tighter, crisper with some tweeking, Veer would have worked! Director Anil Sharma may have made Gadar which is one of the biggest hit of modern times but the fact remains that Veer has appalled the audience who were expecting from the director something better!

Hard core Salman fans may help the movie to recover its exhorbitant costs (100 crores) but on the whole this one is a big disappointment especially after so much time, effort and money has gone into making a period film.

It was said that dance was the main attraction in Chance Pe Dance but the story has so many loose ends that it was difficult to hold on to your attention in spite of Shahid’s moves and groves. There is no doubt to the fact that Shahid is an exceptional dancer and that he has really put in a lot of effort in his performance but Shahid alone too was unable to hold on to the audience’s attention. Genelia was given no importance except for looking good. She no doubt looks good but I wished to see her act. Since Genelia is the support system for Shahid in the movie, the makers could have evolved Genelia into a very strong character! After Kaminey and Dil Bole Hadippa, Chance pe Dance was an important film for Shahid but unfortunately this film has not done well at the box office.

This film tells the story of a talented and passionate guy named Sameer [Shahid Kapoor]. With a positive attitude, Sameer juggles various jobs to keep him afloat while pursuing his one dream to get a break on the big screen. In his quest, Sameer has a lot of ups and down, hopes and disappointments. Sameer fights every hurdle that comes his way because achieving your biggest dream is never easy is what he believes in. In this journey, he is helped by a spirited choreographer Tina [Genelia D’Souza] and eventually, Sameer realizes that sometimes life gives you that one chance.

The problem with Chance Pe Dance is its writing, which is tacky and bland at the same time. In today’s times, when every film-maker is striving so hard to narrate a new story, this film harps on the same-old clichéd, stuff that you’ve watched again and again.

• 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.

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!

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, 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.

• 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

• Govinda decides not to produce his daughter’s debut film
• Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia ar no longer a couple!
• Ajay Devgan decides to direct a dark comic thriller
• Rahul Bose’s ‘Shaurya’ gets selected for Stuttgart Film Festival
• Priyanka wins 7 different awards for her role in Fashion
• Saif Ali Khan convinces Kareena to do ‘Agent Vinod’
• Priyanka hospitalized due to stomach infection and over exhaustion
• Sonakshi Sinha will make her debut in Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan productions
• Kareena Kapoor decides to dress conservatively from now on.
• ‘Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosle Boltoy’ goes on to become one of the biggest hits’
• Irrfan Khan honoured by the British House of Commons
• RGV shoots some real political rallies for his film ‘Rakta Charita’
• Sir Ben Kingsley will share the screen with Big B in ‘Teen Patti’
• Akshay Kumar jumped from a 5 storied building without any wires for ‘Kambakkht Ishq’
• Nandita Das’s directorial debut ‘Firaaq’ wins Special Jury Prize at the Istanbul Film Festival
• Freida Pinto among world’s top 10 sexiest women
• Shahrukh Khan joins the blogging bandwagon
• Vidya Balan loses 10 Kg
• Karan Johar gets Kajol and Kareena together for Stepmom
• Bollywood remembers legendary Feroz Khan
• IIFA 2009 goes to Macau

May

• Priyanka Chopra hosts a special party for Gerard Butler
• A.R.Rahman will compose the music for his first Hollywood film ‘Couples Retreat’
• Akshay Kumar arrested for obscenity for his unbuttoning act at a fashion show
• R  Madhavan wins the best actor award at the International Tamil Film Festival
• Sonam Kapoor dates Cyrus Sahukar
• Rajesh Khanna to receive IIFA lifetime achievement award
• Abhishek Bachchan wins best brand ambassador of the year title

June

• Katrina Kaif thrilled to be a Barbie
• Adhyayan and Kangna decide to end their relationship
• ‘Kal Kisne Dekha’ becomes the first film slated for release after multiplex strike
• Shahid Kapoor voted as the sexiest vegetarian
• Amitabh’s wax statue gets showcased at IIFA Macau
• Shahid aur Priyanka break up
• Big B completes 40 years in Indian film industry
• Govinda and David Dhawan come together for the 17^th time with Do knot disturb
• Sanjay Dutt gets three more tattoos
• Shah Rukh receives honorary doctorate from British university

• Farah Khan invited as jury for Berlin Film Festival
• Shahrukh’s new year resolution: “I wont do cameos anymore.”
• ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ was the first Indian film which got shot at The Great Wall Of China.
• Slumdog Millionaire bags 11 BAFTA nominations
• ‘Ghajini’ producer presents gold statuette to Aamir Khan
• Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum receives Padma Bhushan award
• National award winner Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan, receives Padma Shri

February:

• Amitabh bags World Economic Forum award
• Kareena Kapoor gets an award for Vocational Excellence
• John Abraham will produce a film with director Milan Luthria
• Hairdressers Association wanted Billu Barber’s title changed and it was to Billu
• Sonam Kapoor will play ‘Emma’ in the screen adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel.
• Sachin Tendulkar complimented hurman Baweja on his performance in ‘Victory’.
• Kareena replaces Katrina in forthcoming Race 2
• Aamir Khan refuses to get waxed at Madame Tussauds!
• Ghajini celebrated its half century at the box office
• Priyanka ranked second on the list of top-quality brand ambassadors of 2008
• Kaizad Gustad to make his directorial comeback with ‘Bombil and Beatrice’
• Freida Pinto’s secret marriage was revealed to Rohan Antao!
• Sharukh Khan teams up with ‘Ghajini’ director A R Murgadoss
• Akshay Kumar charges Rs 150 crore to host a reality show
• Sharmila Tagore and Shashi Kapoor won the Living Legends of Entertainment award from FICCI
• Big B to play Jim Corbett in Priyadarshan’s next ‘Grrr’
• Hrithik’s Kites sold at a whopping amount of Rs 100 crore.
• ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ bags 8 Oscars and Resul Pookutty becomes the first Indian to bag the best sound mixing Oscar for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
• Saif and Kareena were presented the Most Stylish Youth Icon award

March

• Owing to the Multiplex owners and Bollywood producers’ fights regarding profit sharing ratio, the former go on an indefinite strike.
• Darsheel Safary asks for Rs 1.25 crore for ‘Padduram’
• Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi’s ‘nikah’ was performed on the 1st of March
• Asin heads back to Kerala to learn the martial art from, Kalaripayattu
• Farhan Akthar will try his hand at comedy in his forthcoming film ‘Kartik Calling Kartik’
• Hrithik Roshan plays a salsa instructor in his next film ‘Kites’
• Neil Nitin Mukesh and Mugdha Godse agreed to cut their prices for ’Jail’ due to recession
• The censor board passes ‘Gulaal’ with an A certificate and four cuts
• Anil Kapoor offered a lucrative role in the American TV series ‘24’
• Shahid Kapur had taken lessons on lisping and stammering for ‘Kaminey’
• Mira Nair re-releases ‘Salaam Bombay’ after 21 years.
• Farah Khan choreographs Kylie’s song for free as she is her fan
• Censor Board asks Deepa Mehta to cut several violent scenes from ‘Videsh’
• Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra buy a house in London
• Abhay Deol lectures at Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania
• Aishwarya becomes the Bollywood’s highest paid heroine by charging 6 crores for Rajnikanth starrer film ‘Robot’

 Himesh Reshammiya plays the protagonist called RJ Vivan Malhotra, Shenaz Treasurywala plays the character of Shanaya Dhingra, Sonal Sehgal plays Pooja and Paresh Rawal too makes a cameo appearance.

Vivan is a successful RJ on a popular radio channel in Mumbai and pretty satisfied he feels he has acquired everything in life but only thing he is unhappy about is his marriage He divorces his wife Pooja due lack of compatibility between the two however, both somewhere still have a soft corner for each other and do not really want the divorce but their hectic life has left them no time to resolute things and establish that spark again.   In short their fast pace life interferes with their feelings.

Shanaya enters Vivan’s life soon but he hardly realizes that she really makes him happy. Vivan discusses about Shanaya with Pooja and soon she realizes that he loves her. She in fact makes Vivan realize that he lover her. However Vivan’s attitude and response towards Shanaya change however he still has a soft spot for Pooja and cares for her but he realises that he wants to spend his life with Shanaya. He is in a fix.

Radio has some really nice tracks. Right from the title track Mann ka Radio to teri meri dosti ka are quite soothing. Himesh has done the music and the lyrics are penned by Subrat Sinha. The music is nice lets hope the film too is received similarly by the audience.