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Nitu

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Posted: 12 years ago

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I was watching Parvarrish yesterday and Tusshar & Dolly A. were on it... they sang "Tu Meri Mata" at the jagran! 😆

movie actually looks pretty funny! I loved Dolly A. in Vicky Donor... will watch this one!

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chimchimcher-ee

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Posted: 12 years ago

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Bajatey Raho

By Taran Adarsh, 26 Jul 2013, 09:13 hrs IST

A revenge comedy, or conning a con to be specific, is a rarity in Bollywood. Recall KHOSLA KA GHOSLA, which was amongst the first in this genre. Subsequently, a whole new segment that deviate from the tried-and-tested route, boast of an ensemble cast, are close to real life and belong to diverse genres have made it to cineplexes. The success of VICKY DONOR and FUKREY has given an impetus to this trend of low cost, high concept films. Shashant Shah, who attempted diverse genres in his first two outings, DASVIDANIYA [2008] and CHALO DILLI [2011], follows the trail with BAJATEY RAHO.

However, unlike the over-the-top humor that we are subjected to in most films, the humor is understated in BAJATEY RAHO. In addition, Shashant and writer Zafar A. Khan stay true to the 'commercial format' of amalgamating just about every ingredient to quench the appetite of the entertainment-seeking spectator. Although the narrative is not without its share of dj vu moments, Shashant does manage to dole out a fairly absorbing tale, more towards the second half of the movie.

Sabharwal [Ravi Kishan] is on a roll, committing a series of frauds, all in the garb of a successful business entrepreneur. But little does he know that one of his misdoings has created a huge impact on the lives of four commoners, Mrs. Baweja [Dolly Ahluwalia], Sukhi [Tusshar Kapoor], Mintoo [Vinay Pathak] and Ballu [Ranvir Shorey], which has only resulted into an enormous wave of need for vengeance.

The death of Mr. Baweja [Yogendra Tikku] due to a cardiac arrest after being framed in a bank fraud and Saira, his assistant, being put behind bars, Mrs. Baweja takes the situation in her hands. The four decide to get even with Sabharwal…

While the story starts off on a rather haphazard note with a random sting operation and eventual blackmail, director Shashant Shah manages to weave the plot together without confusion. Gradually, as the story unfolds, the viewer is taken down memory lane which sets the premise while taking the story forward. Since much of the first half goes in establishing each of the characters, the pace appears sluggish, with the romantic track [featuring Tusshar and Vishakha Singh] standing out like a sore thumb. Agree, Vishakha had to fit into the scheme of things, but it could've been done in a more persuasive manner. Fortunately, the narrative gathers momentum post interval as the motley crew gear up for their biggest con yet. It is this episode that elevates the film a notch above the ordinary. Additionally, with a run time of 1.47 hours, the film manages to keep you in your seat for most parts.

But, having said that, let me add that the film is *not* laced with humor-laden situations/episodes in entirety. This one's more about conning the con and settling scores, hence the focus is primarily on drama and taking the story forward. The humor, hence, is sparse and not in your face. Besides, Shashant could've avoided the mostly Punjabi dialect, for it may be difficult to comprehend for the uninitiated.

Shashant reserves the best for the post-interval portions and that includes the con act as well as the songs. 'Tennu Main Love Karda' [modeled on the lines on the popular track from DESI BOYZ], 'Naagin' and the RDB track [towards the end credits] are easy on the lips.

Dolly Ahluwalia, Ravi Kishan, Brijendra Kala and Rajender Sethi are the scene stealers here. Post VICKY DONOR, one sees Dolly in an entirely new avatar and the natural ease with which she glides into her part makes the goings-on worth it. Ravi Kishan enacts the evil man with flourish. Brijendra Kala, playing the sidekick to Ravi Kishan, proves his prowess yet again, while Rajender Sethi may be getting stereotyped in negative roles, but it's a delight watching him as the greedy father of the groom.

Tusshar enacts his part with conviction, while Vinay Pathak, cast in a non-comic character, is restrained. Ranveer Shorey doesn't get much to do here. Vishakha Singh is alright. Kamlesh Gill is wasted in an insignificant role. Husaan Saad is lovable. Yogendra Tikku [as Mr. Baweja], Rajinder Nanu [as Raman], Vikas Mohla [as Pawan], Anya Singh [as Gudiya] and Nikhil Pandey [as Aman Kapoor] fill the bill.

On the whole, BAJATEY RAHO is quite entertaining with an absorbing second half. Decent entertainer!

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chimchimcher-ee

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Posted: 12 years ago

#13

The Bajatey Raho Movie Review

'Bajatey Raho' good, but not very good
By Subhash K. Jha (IANS)
Rating: 3/5

Bajatey Raho movie review; Cast: Tusshar Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Ranveer Shorey, Ravi Kishan, Brijendra Kala; Director: Sashant Shah; Rating: ***

For the second time this week Ravi Kishan gets it bang-on. Playing a vicious entrepreneur with a marriageable daughter, Kishan is an energetic ball of agile evil.

The same goes for the rest of the arresting ensemble cast of very capable actors who get into the mood of the con-job without fuss and with a flair for acting funny without toppling over into parody.

I call it Fukrey-land. Welcome again to the comic world of lovable losers. The cast here is older, if not wiser than in Fukrey. Mummyji (delightfully droll Dolly Ahluwalia) and her family of sons and son-like wanderers must redeem the family honour. Hence, we encounter a series of con-jobs, which involves vicious builders, bankers, caterers and middlemen.

Delhi has been projected as a hotbed of wheelers and dealers, schemers and screamers in several recent films. This is director Sashant Shah's Challo Dilli all over again, though in a totally different context.

Bajatey Raho had the potential to crack the dark-comedy genre. The plot about elaborate con jobs implemented by middle-class citizens has earlier been done with tongue-in-cheek derision in Dibakar Bannerjee's Khosla Ka Ghosla and Neeraj Pandey's Special Chabbis.

Here the laughter is drowned in a whole lot of unnecessary back-projection and emotional history. Why couldn't Mummyji and her gang be up to their money-minded mischief and con antics just for the fun of it? Why the sob story to prop the impropriety?

Not that the storytelling lacks a warm self-mocking humour. When the script sets its heart in it some of the characters are positively - or do I mean negatively - brilliant in their believability.

The TV actor, who speaks in the third-person about himself, the principal of a school caught accepting a bribe in a sting operation, the foreigner mistress of the slimy tycoon who attends a 'Mata Ki Chowki' where a parody of "Subah hone na de" from the film "Desi Boys" is played as a "bhajan".

This happens only in India.

The film is crammed with interesting characters played by interesting actors. But at the end of it all, you aren't sure if all of them belong in this film.

Ravi Kishan as the slimy tycoon, who becomes putty in the pretty Vishakha Singh's hands is outstanding. Brajesh Kala as his Man-Friday is even more so. Brajesh's Bagga is a yes-man who is now tired of being kicked around. We catch this character at a critical transitional phase in his life. We know he will explode. And he does.

Other actors suffer from roles that are either under-written or over-performed, depending on which phase of the serio-comic narration he or she is required to sustain.

There are signs of intelligent writing everywhere. But the material sags for the lack of a sincere motivation. The climax with Dolly Ahluwalia posing in a white wig as Mrs Hansal Mehta is laughably short of humour.

Nonetheless, "Bajatey Raho" does give us a few chuckles even while delivering a rap on the knuckle to the 'naqalchi' wannabe rich middle-class in Delhi.

This is a dig at the Gurgaon quick-rich culture. But the taunt gets lost in an aimless jaunt.

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chimchimcher-ee

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Posted: 12 years ago

#14

Bajatey Raho: Cracking one-liners from the revenge comedy

IBNLive.com | Updated Jul 26, 2013 at 08:25pm IST

New Delhi: Funny is money goes the popular adage. And who else but Indian filmmakers would have realised this better in the last six months. Considering the fact that the first half of 2013 saw the release of 15 comedy films, and many are lined up for the next six months, it is obvious that the filmmakers are cashing in on the genre for huge returns and instant acceptance.

In their attempt to crack up the movie buffs, filmmakers use one-liners, comic set pieces, complex jokes, wordplay and mockery, all ingrained in reversals.

Shashant A Singh's 'Bajatey Raho' may not have lived up to the viewers' expectations, but the film has managed to elicit laughter through its humorous one liners. We bring to you a list of such dialogues which will leave you in splits.

We bring to you a list of humorous dialogues from 'Bajatey Raho' which will leave you in splits.

There are spoilers ahead, so you are suggested to come back to this article after you have watched 'Bajatey Raho'.

Bomb suit hai ya bhatti? (Is this a bomb suit or a furnace?) Tusshar Kapoor and Ranvir Shorey, who trick a school principal into paying them a huge amount of money (bribery to ensure his immoral acts aren't revealed), dress up as Bomb Disposal Squad members. Since the bomb suit is extremely bulky, meant to be so to bear up the pressure released from a bomb, Tusshar compares it with a furnace.

Emotional karke kiss lega kya? (Will you snatch a kiss by making me emotionally vulnerable?) Vishakha Singh, who falls for Tusshar Kapoor, almost suddenly in the film, says this when the actor tries to stop her when he drops her outside her home. Those who are trying hard to woo men, this could just be the most apt one-liner.

Ranvir Shorey to Tusshar Kapoor: Agar paehe fridge mei rakhte hain toh kya dahi bank mei jamate hain? (If they keep money in refrigerator, do they use banks to prepare curd?) This is said to call attention to weird ways filthy rich people resort to, to hide their money.

Maine bade badon ko paani pila diya, lekin yeh kaun hai jo meri baja raha hai? (I have conned so many people, but who is this person who has duped me?) Those who are familiar with the typical Delhi slang would face no difficulty in comprehending the hidden meaning.

Yeh who kutta hai jo bhonkta nahi jokta hai. (He is one of those pet dogs that don't threaten people by barking at them. Instead, he is friendly.) Ravi Kisaan says this while introducing his assistant who reads out funny SMS jokes throughout the film.

Customer to Tusshar: Raat ko English picture nahi laga rahe aaj kal? (Why aren't you showing English films late at night?) This is subtle way of saying we miss watching adult movies.

Tusshar to Vishakha: 500 mil gaye. Agar mood ho toh Saket mei morning show? (Was there a way to woo a girl almost instantly? Yes, if you go the Tusshar way. He reaches Vishakha's home to return Rs 100. After returning her the amount (in installments), he shows her a Rs 500 note and asks her out on a date.