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Originally posted by: BrienneOfTarth
Hello people, I am Ankita. I am quite infrequent on IF usually but I decided to come by this forum since I had some time.
Simmba trailer seems like pure desi entertainment with a serious message. Its peppy and quirky in the beginning and then takes a U-turn towards a very serious topic. I am hoping that they will handle the change in this rhythm with good sense considering the seriousness of Singham previously.Some points to note-* Simmba being a spin-off from the universe of Singham...good business sense to get Ajay's Singham to intro Ranveer's Simmba in the trailer plus that big car swerving shot at the end... its gonna get the mass pull even if we keep aside the general mass pull of Ranveer Singh and the starkid quotient of Sara Ali Khan.* I can see some analogy of the character of Disney Simmba to Ranveer's Simmba - The self-serving but good-hearted character that initially lost its way but later on returned as the strong people's hero and king of the jungle. So we know there is a character graph from minus to plus here. If nothing else, that definitely connects with common people. White-washed characters don't work all the time. People like to see flaws as that makes it real, and when a flawed character properly redeems himself, folks appreciate it even more I feel. Atleast I prefer to see that. It connects to normal people I think.* Aankh Mare song is very catchy - a complete dance number for the parties and discos. I liked it a lot. Its gonna be very popular.* Tere Bin - for me- is even better than Aankh Mare. I like meaningful substance in my songs even if they are remakes. The former is a dance number but this one is a song you can listen several times in a day and just be at peace for those few minutes. It grows on you more and more. What works for me is the feel of it. The older version of Kachhe Dhaage was romantic but in an intense, angst filled yearning kinda way. This one is also romantic but in a very tender, gentle, supportive kind of way. Its there in the video too I guess. The hero and heroine look to be sharing a tender emotion of caring and support that is lesser portrayed in today's time of steamy romantic hits. Considering the topic of sexual assault that it deals with, I think the song showing the tender, positive, supportive side of love was a good call. There is still passion as the characters embrace but it doesn't mean a deficiency of tenderness. The contrast of the muscled policeman and a sweet pretty girl reminds people that a muscular man need no just be only macho but can also be tender. That forehead kiss is aptly tender and loving. I usually close my eyes and listen to it - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's voice and the music is very soothing. KJO does not mess around when he sits down to business. I might hate some of the things he does but he is undoubtedly an ubersmart businessman.* Sara looks cute and spunky as far as I can see. She reminds me of her mother and common sense tells me that starpower (unfortunately) still hasn't lost touch with the common masses. People will turn up for her too. Esp after Kedarnath.* Ranveer Singh looks and breathes Simmba in that trailer. Not easy to show the graph of a minus to plus growth in one film. He has what it takes and I am hoping he will do justice to it. There was that moment when he was speaking to that girl (who will be hurt later) and I could literally feel the innocence and pureness shining as Bhalerao connects to her as a brother. A glimpse of Ranveer's magic touch - I want the full spell enchanting me in the theatre. This Simmba is quirky and shady but with a soft heart, all macho with a sweet cuteness. Me likes. I look forward to seeing him on the big screen again.
Hey, welcome.
There is so much I agree with you on. The change in the pace as Rohit mentioned will make this a unique Rohit Shetty film, an amalgamation of Golmaal and Singham possibly. The Ajay sequence is gonna be amazing if Ranveer's words are anything to go by.
I liked Tere Bin more than Aankh Marey too. It is so soothing and melodic.
Sara is a refreshing change from the current crop of actresses. I hope her role is meaty enough as she is one of the attractions of this film since people are curious about her.
As for Ranveer, what can I say. I am so proud already with the way he has controlled himself in all the scenes and songs we have seen till now. My greatest fear of a Rohit Ranveer combo was that we would get something atrocious like the Ching's advertisement where Ranveer went totally OTT, so this is really unexpected and such a pleasant surprise.
Ranveer Singh for #Simmba promotions 
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