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Star Cast : Anupam Kher,Sharmila Tagore,Rajit Kapoor,Divya Dutta,Shayan Munshi,Nargis,Avika Gor,
Producer : Tapan Biswas
Director : Arup Dutta

From the looks of it, you’d feel that MORNING WALK is about senior citizens/septuagenarians, but director Arup Dutta crams the film with so many sub-plots that the film loses focus. It’s like starting at Churchgate, but instead of heading towards Virar, you end up at Thane.

Okay, let me explain. Had the director stayed loyal to one story [the senior citizens' concern for each other], it would’ve been an emotional experience. But the story changes gears pretty often. In the beginning, you feel that it’s a bahu [Divya Dutta] versus father-in-law [Anupam Kher] saga. Later, the young couple [Shayan Munshi, Nargis] start singing songs and the focus shifts to the love story. Towards the end, it’s back to the senior citizens and the twist in their lives.

The plight of the senior citizens was beautifully depicted in BAGHBAN, but that was about a married couple. Here’ they aren’t. And the director could’ve explored this facet to the fullest. Sadly, he doesn’t!

To cut a long story short, this ‘Walk’ is just not refreshing!

One morning walk in Joymohan’s [Anupam Kher] life changes it all. After suffering a heart-attack one morning, on his birthday, Joymohan realizes that he needs to spend more time with his family — son [Rajit Kapoor], daughter-in-law [Divya Dutta] and grand-daughter [Avika Gor].

It is during his ‘Morning Walk’ that his life changes forever. He meets his once-upon-a-time-student and friend Neelima [Sharmila Tagore], now a mother of two, who carries with her a strange but surreal truth.

Neelima’s bright and beautiful daughter Anjali [Nargis] dreams of pursuing her doctorate from the U.S. and is encouraged by her doting mother and boyfriend Ajay [Shayan Munshi], an upcoming singer, who will go to any lengths to put a smile on her face. It’s a tale of two families who are so different from one another, yet connected through a special bond.

The problem is, the number of unwanted tracks in the film rob the film of the seriousness. Sure, there’re interesting moments, but they’re few and far between. The director is handicapped by a poor script, with the end looking incomplete and confusing. Jeet Ganguli’s music is soothing and easy on the ears.

Anupam Kher and Sharmila Tagore lend dignity to their respective roles. Rajit Kapoor looks perfect for his part. Divya Dutta does well, but why did the director make her over-react towards the end? Nargis doesn’t deliver. Shayan Munshi shows a marked improvement over his previous work. Avika Gor gets no scope.

On the whole, MORNING WALK is a dull and dreary experience.

Making his way into the hearts of film lovers with the fast-paced movie Qurbani, flamboyant actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan was known for his intense romantic roles and unique action sequences.

Action was his forte and Feroz Khan, who believed in living king size, was always associated with excitement and thrill.

Right from his childhood he knew he wanted to become a movie star like his matinee idols Douglas Fairbanks, Tony Curtis and Clark Gable. Even at the age of 13, he would dress up like his cowboy heroes in leather boots, Stentsons, riding bareback on horses.

Born on September 25, 1939 to an Afghan father and an Iranian mother, the actor made his debut in 1960 with Didi.

The brother of Sanjay Khan, Sameer Khan and Akbar Khan, Feroz struggled for five years playing second lead in most movies before he was noticed in Oonche Log, his first major hit.

He then went on to woo audience with his portrayal of a sacrificing lover in the musical Arzoo which also starred Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.

The 1969 film Aadmi aur Insaan fetched him his first Filmfare award of Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He also starred with his brother Sanjay Khan in another hit film Mela.

The actor also produced and directed many films. Notable among them was Dharmatama in 1975-76. Inspired by Hollywood film, The Godfather, Dharmatama was the first Indian movie to be shot in Afghanistan.

But the actor was best remebered for the 1980 blockbuster Qurbani opposite Zeenat Aman. The money spinner, which did business of over one crore, was not only the charismatic actor’s biggest hit but also launched the singing career of Pakistani singer Nazia Hassan. The memorable Aap Jaisa Koi track of the film was a rage in the 80s.

Feroz was also one of the rare action stars who excelled in socials like Arzoo, Safar, Oonche Log and Admi aur Insaan.

Despite co-starring with superstars of the day like Rajendra Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar, he managed to win his share of appreciation, applause and awards.

So polished was Khan’s performance as the possessive, insanely jealous and suicidally suspicious husband of the beautiful Sharmila Tagore in Safar that during the shooting film industry insiders would say that it gave jitters to superstar Rajesh Khanna.

Khan’s popularity with women grew with the popular number in the film Jo Tum ko pasand wohi baat kahenge. In Phani Mujumbar’s Oonche log, Khan was pitted against his idols Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar. But, the actor pulled off sensitive low key performance surprising every body.

The actor, who took the screen name Rajesh or Rakesh in most of his films, also make a mark with films like Janbaaz and Dayavan.

Khan also starred in a English movie Tarzan goes Indian produced in 1962, pairing with Simi Garewal.

He launched his son Fardeen Khan with the 1998 film Prem Aggan, which, however, bombed at the box office.

He went on to make another film starring his son Janasheen. The film also marked his comeback.

Khan, a racing buff and owner of several horses, married Sundari, a designer in 1965 and had two children Laila and Fardeen. After 20 years of marriage, he divorced Sundari.

The actor was known for his fascination for horses and his early films were action specials. He was labeled as “stunt hero” and was one of the few top riders of the film industry besides Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna.

He was at his stylish best astride a stallion and slinging a gun. This was an image of him which impressed his fans right up to the 70s and films like Khote Sikkey and Kala Sona. Even in his home productions Dharmatma, Qurbani and Jaabaaz, the horse remained an enduring image.

He raised racing horses in his farm house in Bangalore, where he breathed his last..I just love to see them run. Horses are part of him,” he often said.

Khan’s favourite sport was hunting till 1973 and would always tell friends how he shot 14 panthers and narrowly missed a tiger once and was happy about it. “I loved hunting but it was always the chase I enjoyed not the kill,” he would say.

Feroz was last seen in Welcome where he played the underworld don RDX. He earned the wrath of Pakistani government for his comments during a visit to the neighbouring country. When Welcome was released in Pakistan, the censor board there asked for deleting Khan’s character and releasing the film.

A couple of years ago, when sequels and remakes were order of the day in the industry, he announced remake of Qurbani. However, his wish now remains unfulfilled.

MUMBAI: Sharmila Tagore and her daughter Soha Ali Khan will finally be seen in a film together. Confirming the news to Businessofcinema.com, Tagore says, “It is the story of a father and his three daughters. And since the script was so well sourced out, both of us were eager to do the film.”

The untitled film will be directed by debutant director, Sangeeta Datta who has assisted Rituparno Ghosh for all his feature films and also worked on another Brit-Asian film titled Bricklane. This Brit -Asian film will be shot in London with Tagore, Soha and Girish Karnad portraying key roles.

Speaking from Delhi, Tagore adds, “After I read the script, I felt I had to do it. Very few scripts come our way that is really good, but this one was something that really interested me. As for the role, let’s not get into specifics so early in the day. We will start shooting in May in London. And yes, it will be great for both Soha and me to act in a film together.”

Datta was the first among directors to get them to sign on the dotted line. Soha is currently shooting in Goa and was unavailable for comment.

The film is scheduled to be showcased at the London Film Festival this year in October.

Star Cast : Akshay Kumar,Ayesha Takia,Sharmila Tagore,Javed Jaffrey,Girish Karnad,Anant Mahadevan,

Producer : Bhushan Kumar

Executive Producer / Co-Producer : Elahe Hiptoola

Director : Nagesh Kukunoor

1. Aaja Maahi Aaja Maahi
Singer(s): NEERAJ SRIDHAR, TULSI KUMAR

I Don’t Want To Waste Your Time, And Tell You How I’m Lonely
But I Can’t Help To Stop Myself, Because You Are My One And Only
I’m Trying To Get Close To You, Don’t Know What I Can Do With
You May Think I’m Faking It Up, And You May Not Believe It..
Hoo Hoo..Hooo Ooooo…, Hoo Hoo..Hooo Ooooo…

Tere Bina Tere Bina, Mushkil Hai Mera Jeena.
Tere Bina Tere Bina, Jaau To Jaau Kahan.
Dhoondhu Tujhe, Main Darbadar, Tanha Hai Dil Ka Safar
Baharo Nazaaro Sitaaro Mein Dekha
Saba Mein Fiza Mein Tujhko Hi Payaa,
Baharo Nazaaro Sitaaro Mein Dekha, Dekha Tujhe Raat Bhar
(Aaja Mahi Aaja Mahi, Aaja Ab Toh Aa Jaa) – 2
Jaage Saari Raat Main, Tere Intezaar Mein
Aaja Mahi Aaja Mahi, Aaja Ab Toh Aa Jaa
Hooo Aaja Mahi Aaja Mahi, Aaja Ab To Aa Jaa…

Mujhe Meri Rab Ki Kasam, Yu Naa Marr Jau Sanam.
Faasle Kab Honge Kam, Thamne Lagi Hai Dhadkan.
Sadiyon Se Bhi Kuch Kam Nahi, Lamha Jo Hai Mukasar.
Baharo Nazaaro Sitaaro Mein Dekha
Saba Mein Fiza Mein Tujhko Hi Paaya,
Baharo Nazaaro Sitaaro Mein Dekha, Dekha Tujhe Raat Bhar
Jaage Saari Raat Main, Tere Intezaar Mein,
Aaja Mahi Aaja Mahi, Aaja Ab To Aa Jaa,
Hooo Aaja Mahi Aaja Mahi, Aaja Ab To Aa Jaa…
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2. Haafiz Khuda Iss Ishq Ka
Singer(s): MOHIT CHAUHAN, TULSI KUMAR

(Tara Na Nana..Tere Na Nana …
Tere Re Ra Ayei Yaa..Ra Ra Ra..) – 2
Haafiz Khuda, Iss Ishq Ka… Pyaar Ka
Haafiz Khuda, Ab Har Jagah… Hai Wafa
(Aankhon Mein Jo Tasveer Hai
Mere Khawabo Ki Taabeer Hai) – 2
Haafiz Khuda, Iss Ishq Ka… Pyaar Ka
Haafiz Khuda, Ab Har Jagah… Hai Wafa
(Tara Na Nana..Tere Na Nana …
Tere Re Ra Ayei Yaa..Ra Ra Ra..) – 2

Mujhko Pata Ab Chal Gaya
Ke Kitni Rangeen Hai Kismat Meri
Darr Tha Magar, Ab Hai Khabar
Ohhooh Ki Hai Yeh Chahat Salamat Meri
Haafiz Khuda, Haafiz Khuda
Badi Pyaari Si Hai Meri Dua
Hai Masoom Sa, Haan Yeh Dil Bada
Jo Bhi Isne Chaha Tha, Woh Mil Gaya
Haafiz Khuda, Iss Ishq Ka… Pyaar Ka
Haafiz Khuda, Ab Har Jagah… Hai Wafa
(Aankhon Mein Jo Tasveer Hai
Mere Khawabo Ki Taabeer Hai) – 2
Haafiz Khuda, Iss Ishq Ka… Pyaar Ka
Haafiz Khuda, Ab Har Jagah… Hai Wafa
(Tara Na Nana..Tere Na Nana …
Tere Re Ra Ayei Yaa..Ra Ra Ra..) – 2
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3. I Got The Picture
Singer(s): BOHEMIA

Give Me The Picture,Who Got The 8 By 10?
I Need The Picture,Go Get The 8 By 10,
Who Got The Picture,Give Me The 8 By 10,
I Got The Picture,We Got The 8 By 10..
If You Could Only See What I See
Take A Ride Inside My Zindagi
If You Could Only See Inside My Mind
There’s So Much More Than Meets The Eye..
(Aadmi Khilona Duniya Ke Khel Mein
Do The Picture In The Mind Of A Mad Man) – 4

Jaise Nasha Sharaab Mein Aur Garmi Aag Mein
Aur Roshni Chor Jaati Saath Jaise Raat Mein,
Aur Soch Dimag Mein Aur,Pasina Haath Mein
Par Note Jab Haath Aaye To Koi Naa Sath De…
Aadmi Khilona Duniya Ke Khel Mein
Jo Hona Hai Vo Hona Hai Asool Khel Ke,
Asool Khel Ke Badalte Naa
Badalte Log Asoolon Pe Jo Chalte Naa,
Dil Mein Rog Aur Khauf Mere Mann Mein Naa
Main Murdon Me Zinda Hoon Mare Bina,
Main Laapata Aur Rooh Meri Ajnabi
Meri Nazaron Se Dekho Meri Zindagi…
Take A Ride With Me, Let’s Go Deep Inside My Zindagi
Lights Camera Action, Reaction Is A Mystery
You’re Clueless Every Path Leads To Confusion,
Lack Of Information Blinded By Illusion
Slow Down, Take A Good Look Around,
Life Is A Game, And We’re On The Play Ground,
Picture Perfect With Precision Stay On’em Until The End
Only Weapon In My Hand Is This 8 By 10…
(Aadmi Khilona Duniya Ke Khel Mein
Do The Picture In The Mind Of A Mad Man) – 7
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4. Nazaara Hai Kuch Khoyi
Singer(s): VISHAL DADLANI

Heyyiiii…Heyyiii… Heyyy….Heyyy
Nazaara Hai, Kuch Khoyi Khoyi Yaadon Ka,
Nazaara Hai, Kuch Bhoole Se Khayalon Ka,
Aankhon Mein Pal Raha, Har Ghadi Khal Raha,
Ruke Naa Ruke Na Bass Har Ghadi Chal Raha.
(Nazaara Hai, (Haii)) – 4
Koi Andekhi Tasveer Ka, (Nazaara Hai, (Haii)) – 4

Koi Nasha Hai, Saza Hai, Kya Yeh Bhalaa Hai, Khata Hai,
Beete Pal Ke Katro Ka, Aise Waise Khatron Ka,
Soye Hue The Jo Ab Tak, Un Saare Barso Ka.
(Nazaara Hai, (Haii)) – 4
Koi Andekhi Tasveer Ka, (Nazaara Hai, (Haii)) – 4

Kaisa Sama Hai, Khuma Hai, Thoda Dhua Sa Yahan Hai,
Jaise Koi Khwab Sa, Behki Koi Raah Ka,
Bikhre Hue Kuch Anjaane Se Kisso Ka Kaisa.
(Nazaara Hai, (Haii)) – 4
Koi Andekhi Tasveer Ka, (Nazaara Hai, (Haii)) – 4
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‘We all live in suspense from day to day and we are the hero of our own story’, goes a famous saying. Well, most of Bollywood’s potboilers have a major suspense element involved in it. One can credit the success of this genre mainly to the likes of Abbas Mustan and gang.

The latest movie that’s doing the rounds with its suspense element intact is the Akshay Kumar-Ayesha Takia starrer 8 X 10 Tasveer, that’s being directed by the talented Nagesh Kukunoor. Rumours have already started doing the rounds regarding the ‘unveiling’ of the film’s much-guarded suspense. Till, now, what has been known of the film is that Akshay Kumar, who plays the role of a Forest Ranger called Jai Puri, possesses supernatural powers. And how a personal tragedy leads him to use his unique supernatural power to unravel the mystery behind the murder.

Rumours have it that the film has Akshay Kumar in a double role, of which one is a sincere Forest Officer, while the other is the villain. Since both of them get separated at birth, this fact remains unknown to both of them. While their mother is played by Sharmila Tagore, their father is portrayed by the versatile Benjamin Gilani. The actual story unfolds when Gilani dies and the subconscious of the ‘hero’ Akshay becomes restless, after seeing his father’s photograph, that’s of the size ‘8 X 10′, thus forming the film’s title 8 X 10 Tasveer. Since he is blessed with supernatural powers, he becomes dead sure that his father was murdered and that he just did not die a natural death. Sharmila Tagore tries her level best to convince him that his father died a natural death since she was besides him when he died. But the subconscious in Akshay refuses to agree or believe a word of this.

After all the high voltage drama, comes the revelation (courtesy the ‘good’ Akshay) that his father was indeed murdered by the ‘villain’ Akshay.

Now whether this is true or a rumour, only time will tell.