Om Shanti Om

We truly had a happy diwali! yesterday, watching om shanti om starring Shahrukh and Deepika Padukone. The show was house full as expected. Folks were dressed in diwali wear even the guys showed up in silk kurtas. We stood in a long line for about 30 min to get in. People were really enthused it was difficult to keep them out, we entered the theatre even before the previous show had exited. :-). Which was fun! The movie started with Rishi Kapoor's song om shanti om and the whole theatre was humming along. Now I understand why movies are released during Diwali

The movie was a funny spoof spanning the 60's and 90's. If you are a bollywood trivia fan like me you will totally enjoy it. I am sure some of the funny dialogs will be reminisced in party jokes to come. Actually I think I like Shahrukh more in a comic role than any of his other stupid ventures. Deepika was sweet but could have had a longer role. Vishal and shekhar's music was great. Vishal even got to play a small role. Overall I would give this 3 and half stars. I am even leaning towards to a 4 considering the diwali timing and the fun we had yesterday. Its a must watch! Good job Farah.

Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa

This bollywood version of Dancing with the Stars helps cater to my bolly dance addiction. With some odd pairs and funky new people this year, it has kept my interest. What is sad about the bolly one are the costumes though. They simply dont live up the mark and sometimes make a really good performance not so good. Also the dance moves lack the agility and finesse sometimes of their western counterparts. I guess we have more work to do on our sambas and rumbas.But then there is always the bollywood masala which makes up for the flaws :-). Like the occasional appearance of the stars. like the new duo sonam and ranbir. The madness of Mika, who is obnoxious. Negi's simple and adorable dance and Cyrus' total bakwas. My favourite here was Mini Mathur but she was ousted too soon :-(. If I had to choose one now it would be Prachi.

But to my dismay she was dismissed too. Now my only hope is that she might come back in the wild card entry. Finally mika left. Urmila's reaction to his comments were pretty funny though. Will be voting for prachi.