Page 3 (2005), directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It stars Konkona Sen Sharma, and Atul Kulkarni. The film won three National Film Awards in 2005, including the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film.
[[ Page 3 ]] Language: Hindi Genre: Realistic Drama
Page 3 (2005), directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It stars Konkona Sen Sharma, and Atul Kulkarni. The film won three National Film Awards in 2005, including the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film.
[[ Swades ]] Language: Hindi Genre: Social Awareness
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Mohan Bhargava (Shahrukh Khan) is an NRI working at NASA in a lucrative and prestigious position. He had been a student at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school with a large Asian population. After twelve years in the US, he decides to return to India to find hisnanny, Kaveri Amma, with whom he has completely lost touch. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting people from the village called Charanpur where Kaveri Amma now lives; there's the village postmaster, eager to know more about e-mails and the internet, while also having a keen hobby of wrestling; the ex-freedom fighter who teaches history at the local school and is a lone voice of reason amongst the village elders; there's also a cook who harbours ambitions of opening a dhaba on a US freeway, and sees in Mohan an opportunity to get himself avisa.While Mohan soon adapts himself to life in the village and endears himself to its people, he also encounters some of its harsher aspects. Among them are poverty, caste discrimination, child marriage, illiteracy, a general disregard for education and an apathy to change. He tries in his own way to bring about some change, even succeeding to the point of dissuading the village elders from moving the local school to smaller and far-away premises. In doing this, he earns the respect of Gita (Gayatri Joshi), a childhood acquaintance who lives with Kaveri Amma and runs the local school.One day, Kaveri Amma sends him away to another village called Kodi to collect dues from a farmer named Haridas who has rented their land. Along the journey, Mohan realizes that the problems he had seen in the village mirror those faced by almost all other villages in the country. Haridas, the farmer who owes rent has no money to feed his own family, mainly because the villagers wouldn't support his attempts at a change of occupation from weaving to farming. Mohan returns empty-handed but resolves to take more interest in improving the quality of life of the villagers.He enlists the support of a few hundred men and guides them through the building of a reservoir beneath a perennial spring on a nearby hill. Buying turbines and other equipment with his own money, he sets up a small hydro-electric power plant that would solve the problem of irregular electricity and make the village self-sufficient.By then, it's time for him to leave as his project at NASA is near its final stage. Kaveri Amma, whom he had intended to take along with him, refuses to come citing the difficulty of adapting to a new culture at such a late stage in her life. Gita, whom he had fallen in love with, also refuses to come with him, wanting to remain in the country and continue running the school that her parents had founded. He returns alone but feels a growing sense of responsibility towards his country and guilt for not being able to do much for the welfare of its people. He, nevertheless, stays to finish his project at NASA before resigning and returning to India.
[[ Bheja Fry ]] Language: Hindi Genre: Comedy
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[[ Nayak ]] Language: Hindi Genre: Action Drama
Nayak: is a (2001) movie, starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. It was directed by S. Shankar. The film's score and soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman. Shahrukh khan was first approached for the lead role but eventually role went to Anil Kapoor.
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Q TV's ace reporter, Shivajirao Gaekwad, gets a chance for being the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, albeit for a day, after being challenged by Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan himself. Shivaji accepts the challenge, and takes over the job, assisted by cunning personal assistant, Bansal. He comes across close to 46000 corrupt officials, and orders their suspension; tours the city and surrounding areas, makes sweeping changes, including the arrests of 12 ministers, including Balraj himself, much to chagrin of the people in power. After his tenure is over, he attempts to get back to his normal life, but finds out that that one day has not only changed his entire life, but has threatened the life of his near and dear ones in a State that considers "honesty" a liability.
[[Lagaan]] Language: Hindi Genre: Historical Drama
Lagaan is a (2001) film, based on an original story by Ashutosh Gowariker, was also directed by him. It was produced by Aamir Khan, who plays the lead role, and stars Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne in supporting roles.The film received critical acclaim and awards at various international film festivals, as well as manyIndian film awards. It also became the third Hindi-language film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film after Mother India and Salaam Bombay!. It was one of the biggest hits of 2001 while its DVD sales were the highest ever for a Bollywood movie up to 2007.
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[[Paranormal Activity]] Language: English Genre: Horror
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[[SAW]] Language: English Genre: Horror
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[[The Sixth Sense]] Language: English Genre: Thriller
The Sixth Sense is a 1999 American thriller film, written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It tells the story of Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), a troubled, isolated boy who is able to see and talk to the dead, and an equally troubled child psychologist (Bruce Willis) who tries to help him. The film established Shyamalan as a writer and director, and introduced the cinema public to his signatures, most notably his affinity for twist endings. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
PlotAs the film opens, Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) a prominent child psychologist, returns home one night with his wife, Anna Crowe (Olivia Williams), from an event in which he was honored for his efforts with children. The two discover they are not alone—Vincent Grey (Donnie Wahlberg), a former patient of Crowe's, appears in the doorway of their bathroom brandishing a gun saying, "I don't want to be afraid no more." Grey accuses Crowe of failing him, and Crowe recognizes Vincent as a former patient whom he once treated as a child for hallucinations. Grey shoots Crowe in the stomach, and seconds later turns the gun on himself. The scene fades away with Crowe's wife by his side.The next fall, Crowe is shown working with another boy, nine year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), with a condition similar to Vincent's. Crowe becomes dedicated to this patient, though he is haunted by doubts over his ability to help him after his failure with Vincent. Meanwhile, he apparently begins to neglect his wife, with whom his relationship is falling apart.
[[A Beautiful Mind]] Language: English Genre: Phycological Fiction
The film was directed by Ron Howard and written by Akiva Goldsman. It was inspired by a
bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-nominated 1998 book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar. The film
stars Russell Crowe, along with Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Christopher Plummer and Paul Bettany.
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The story begins in the early years of a young schizophrenic prodigy named Johnathan Nash.Early in the movie, Nash begins developing paranoid schizophrenia and endures delusional
episodes while painfully watching the loss and burden his condition brings on his wife and friends.
Extra Facts
The film opened in US cinemas on December 21, 2001. It was well-received by critics, grossedover $300 million worldwide, and went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Picture,
Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress. It was also nominated for
Best Leading Actor, Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Score. The film has been criticized for its inaccurate portrayal of some aspects of Nash's life. The film fictionally portrayed his
hallucinations as visual and auditory, when in fact they were exclusively auditory. Also, Nasar
concluded that Nash's refusal to take drugs "may have been fortunate," since their side effects
"would have made his gentle re-entry into the world of mathematics a near impossibility"; in the
screenplay, however, just before he receives the Nobel Prize, Nash speaks of taking "newer
medications.
[[A.I. Artificial Intelligence]] Language: English Genre: Science Fiction
on Brian Aldiss' short story "Super-Toys Last All Summer Long", the film stars Haley Joel Osment, Frances O'Connor, Jude Law, Sam Robards, Jake Thomas and WilliamHurt.Setsometimein the future, A.I. tells the story of David, a child-like android programmed with the unique ability to love.
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Global warming has led to ecological disasters all over the world and a drastic reduction in natural resources. Humanity's best efforts to maintain civilization have led to the creation of new
robots known as mechas, advanced humanoid robots capable of emulating thoughts and
emotions. David (Haley Joel Osment), an advanced prototype model created by Cybertronics, is
designed to resemble a human child and to virtually feel love for its human owners. They test
their creation on one of their employees, Henry Swinton (Sam Robards) and his wife Monica
(Frances O'Connor). The Swintons have a son Martin (Jake Thomas), who has been placed
in suspended animationuntil a cure can be found for his rare disease. Although Monica is initially
frightened of David, she eventually warms to him after activating his imprinting protocol, which
irreversibly causes David to feel love for her as a child loves a parent. As he continues to live
with the Swintons, David is befriended by Teddy (voiced by Jack Angel), a wise, robotic teddy
bear who takes upon himself the responsibility of David's well being.
[[[Taare Zameen Par]]] Language: Hindi Genre: Social Awareness
Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Aamir Khan, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, and initially conceived of and developed by the It also stars Khan and Darsheel Safary, features music by the trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. The film tells the story of an eight year old child who suffers greatly until a teacher identifies him as dyslexic. It was released to theaters worldwide on 21 December 2007. The Indian DVD was released in Mumbai on 25 July 2008 and a Walt Disney edition was released overseas on 12 January 2010 as Like Stars On Earth(the first time an Indian film was released by Disney). Taare Zameen Par is also the winner of the 2008 Filmfare Best Movie Award and the 2008 National Film Award for Best Film.
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Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi (Darsheel Safary) is an eight-year old boy who hates school. Every subject is difficult for him and he perpetually fails his exams. He also lacks motor coordination skills and finds it difficult to throw a ball in a straight line. Rather than helping him, his teachers and classmates subject him to constant acts of public humiliation. At the same time, Ishaan's internal world is rich with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate: magical lands filled with color and animated animals. His forte is art, although no one realises this at first.
It is no better at home. His father, Nandkishore Awasthi (Vipin Sharma), is a successful and busy executive who expects the best from his boys. His mother, Maya Awasthi (Tisca Chopra), is a housewife who is perpetually frustrated by her inability to help Ishaan excel. Ishaan's elder brother Yohaan (Sachet Engineer) is a successful scholar/athlete, a fact which Ishaan is constantly reminded of. After discovering that Ishaan skipped (or "bunked") school, in addition to having poor grades, his parents decide that he needs to attend boarding school in order to be 'disciplined'.
[[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button]] Language: English Genre: Fantasy Drama
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[[[Chameli]]] Language: Hindi Genre: Fictional Drama
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Chameli is the story of a prostitute played by Kareena Kapoor. Aman Kapoor an investment banker, lost his pregnant wife, Neha (Rinke Khanna) in a car accident on a rainy night. The accident left him depressed and lonely. He drowned his grief with alcohol and smoking. Chameli is a prostitute who was sold to a brothel by her uncle when she was young. She is now a tough, street-smart girl.On one rainy night, Aman and Chameli, two strangers, meet each other in South Mumbai.
Awards
Asian Festival of First Films|Asian First Film Festival
- Swarovski Trophy - Best Cinematography - Aseem Bajaj
- Swarovski Trophy - Best Cinematography - Aseem Bajaj
Filmfare Awards
- Best Cinematography - Aseem Bajaj
- Best Cinematography - Aseem Bajaj
- Best Performance - Kareena Kapoor
- Best Performance - Kareena Kapoor
[[[Bachelor]]] Language: Bengali Genre: Romantic Comedy
Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s Bangla Movie Bachelor follows the story of five bachelor friends — some of whom are in love, some who are trying to find relationships while the rest have declared war against the opposite sex and love. Popular actors Ferdaus, Shabnur, and Aupee Karim played the central characters of the movie. Songs in the movie, composed by ace musicians like Ayub Bachchu, SI Tutul, and Bappa Majumdar added to the attraction.
Produced By: Impress Telefilm Ltd.
Direction: Mostafa Sarwar Farooki
Release Year: 2004
Humayuan Faridi, Ahmed Rubel, Ferdous, Hasan Masood, Marzuk Russell, Arman Parvez Murad, Elora Gohor, Shabnur, Aupee Karim, Jaya Masood, Shumaya Shimu, Moutushi, Dilara Zaman etc...
- Laugh with a lot of thought.
- Today's normal lifestyle.
- Creative script, appropriate dialogue & outstanding direction.
[Kaminey] Language: Hindi Genre: Action Drama
- Kaminey is best experienced as a minor movie with major, character-driven set pieces.
- On the whole, KAMINEY lives up to the hype associated with it.
- All the ingredients of a typical masala film are there, but miraculously, director Vishal Bharawaj and his team manage to make Kaminey into a meaningful cinematic experience.
- Shaid Kapoor sets his own level of acting.
[The Mist] Language: English Genre: Thriller
The Mist is written and directed by Frank Darabont. The film features an ensemble cast including Thomas Jane, Nathan Gamble, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, Andre Braugher, Frances Sternhagen, and Sam Witwer. The Mist was commercially released in the United States and Canada on November 21, 2007. The Mist performed well at the box office and received generally positive reviews.
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[Dev.D] Language: Hindi Genre: Romantic Drama
Dev.D is a Written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film is a modern day take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic Bengali novel Devdas. Dev.D was embraced by the media, critics and public alike, and is considered to be amongst path breaking films in Hindi for the way it presented itself.
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[Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein] Language: Hindi Genre: Musical Love Drama
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, also referred as RHTDM is a 2001-released film. It stars
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[[[Hirak Rajar Deshe]]] Language: Bengali Genre: Fiction Comedy
Hirak Rajar Deshe is the second movie of the Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne series directed by Satyajit Ray. A unique aspect of the film is that most of the dialogues exchanged by the protagonists of the film are rhyming. The only person who did not speak in rhyme, was the teacher, symbolizing that though the thoughts of everybody else is bound, the teacher was a free-thinker. It is also a National Award winner in different categories.
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- An amazing film that makes the youngest child, and the oldest person laugh.
- It was amazing, and a must see for people who haven't seen it.
- The Rajah is so funny at times, you just laugh along with him. Goopy and Bagha are amazing in their roles, and the slippers that take them anywhere crack me up. They eat whatever they want, when the sing, the world stops. Its amazing. A must see for the whole family.
- As a director, Satyajit Ray outdid himself, and he made a timeless classic for people of all ages.