The Final EXIT – movie review

An amazing ‘other world’ experience. Absolutely stunning.

By Paresh B. Mehta

Genre: Horror   Recommended: Parental Guidance   Released: 22 September 2017
Starring: Kunaal Roy Kapur, Ananya Sengupta, Archana Shastry, Elena Kazan, Reyhna Malhotra, Scarlett Wilson
Directed by: Directed by Dhwanil Mehta


The existence of the ‘other world’ has been a subject of debate between the skeptics and the believers. The Final EXIT directed by Dhwanil Mehta explores this particular aspect and appears convincing to a great extent.

It is generally believed that the ‘other dimension’ or ‘other world’ always exists in our life. Made by a debutante director this film depicts layers of emotions of the characters. The audience will actually sense it throughout the film. This makes the viewer actually feel involved with the characters.

The subject of other dimension has been taken in several Hollywood films but it is for the first time that a Bollywood film delves into this complex issue. Almost every body, knowingly or unknowingly has experienced it, be in his sleep or during closed eyes or while in a trance or a state of unconsciousness and then finally at the end of one’s life. More...http://www.filmytown.com/movies/the-final-exit-movie-review/

SUDIP PANDEY to debut in Bollywood with ‘V for VICTOR’

This debutante Bollywood actor is an Engineering Graduate from REC Bhopal (now referred to as Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology. After attaining Bachelors in Software Engineering, he went to the USA where he worked for few years, but that was diligent effort on my part, hence he could manage to save quite a bit for he always had that ambition to act in Bollywood Industry. ‘Here I am. I do not have any godfather in the industry,’ announces Sudip Pandey with pride.

Sudip Pandey speaks to Filmy Town about his Bollywood debut film V for VICTOR

What is the story about?
Victor is 22 Years old, Rich young Dreamer who lives in Kuala Lumpur with his family..
In the first turning point of the movie, He beats 3 goons who teased his beloved Piya. Later it is revealed that all the goons are Boxing champions. The Local Police realizes that if Victor can beat the champions without undergoing any training then he can become a boxing Champion himself if he takes proper training. They advise him to do so. It is mostly shot in Malaysia.

Go on please…
Indian Secret Agency contacts him and offers him to join the agency and help them to fight against terrorism. They make him aware of the LONE WOLF SYNDROME and how innocent people get radicalized and become terrorists… Patriotic Victor agrees to become an agent and start living a dual life… During his investigation he finds that Piya’s room-mate Jennie is a suspected terrorist’s accomplice.. Victor starts chasing her. He gets a big secret revealed from Jennie which helps to save hundreds of innocent lives..

What is the film V for Victor about?
For every single person, there’s always a cause that’s worth fighting for, whether physically or emotionally. V for Victor is
the story of a Boxer who fights for his nation and his IDENTITY….

But that is a generalized statement. Could you explain more in detail?
Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting… The movie depicts how Victor, an Indian Boxer gets trapped into the dark side of the boxing sports, loses everything… He cries & shed tears for a moment, then gets up
and fights again because he knows that the difference between Success and failure is not giving up… He is the real FIGHTER.

How does Victor land up in the boxing ring?
Once He fights with 3 ROWDIES and easily beat them all.. Later it transpires that they are not Normal Street Goons but Famous Boxing Champions.. This triggers an Idea in Cop that Victor should become a BOXER since he has so much strength. He is motivated by the Cop’s proposal as he feels that by doing so his Life will get the sense of purpose… He practices hard with
full dedication and determination to become a Boxing champion.

You play a boxer in the film. Can you talk something about the preps?
Read more at: http://www.filmytown.com/sudip-pandey-debut-bollywood-v-victor/

Dr J S Randhawa’s upcoming rom-com ‘Muskurahatein’

Every person, irrespective of age and status, is romantic at heart

Considered as one of the top Radiologists in India, Dr J S Randhawa who also has been training juniors in his field realized one day that apart from professional interests between a Senior doctor and his junior, as is evident in other professions, there is a greater probability of emotional and physical bonding developing between them.

Having attained the top reputation in the field of Radiology leading to a reputed name and fame in the medical profession, one day it dawned on this doctor to make a film on the subject. And here is Dr J S Randhawa with his debut Bollywood rom-com – Muskurahatein, which is scheduled to release later this month.

Muskurahatein is a matured love story of a relationship between a married Professor and his (married) student which delves into various aspects of the emotional state of these two persons. Both are happily married with their respective spouces and this intense film gives a glimpse of their intimate lives.

Full interview at: http://www.filmytown.com/dr-j-s-randhawas-upcoming-rom-com-muskurahatein/

TV's popular face - Vibhav Roy debut movie "Redrum" Teaser poster launched

Debutant director duo, Dhruv – Sourabh released the teaser poster of their upcoming psychological thriller – RedruM staring TV’s popular face – Vibhav Roy, Saaeda Imtiaz and Veteran actor Tom Alter.

RedruM – A Tale of Murder is is an adaptation of the Edgar Allen Poe classic – The Tell Tale Heart.

The movie is rumoured to be on the life of Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols and stars TV’s popular face – Vibhav Roy who is supported by Saeeda Imtiaz and Tom Alter in a pivotal roles.

RedruM is a tale of a disturbed man who becomes a Rockstar, but even after receiving all the applause, his complexities and insecurities get the better of him.

It doesn’t matter where you come from, it’s what you become that matters most.

“The journey for the movie has been immensely overwhelming and we now look forward for the release,” claim the director duo.

Read more at: http://www.filmytown.com/teaser-poster-redrum-launched/

PINK - Hindi movie review

Can’t a working girl have a drink and dinner with her friends? What about those girls who stay independently, have a career and once in a while indulge in partying with their friends?

Surely, there is a drift towards the thinking of society towards independent minded girls. It is evident in the metros. Yet, a section of the feudal society still labels them as ‘characterless girls’.

Shoojit Sircar’s PINK, a social thriller film depicts the story of three girls who share an apartment in Delhi. They are career minded professionals, the modern age females.

National Award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury narrates the story of three Delhi-based girls, and a yesteryear’s’ big league lawyer, and how their paths cross. The film also explores the dubious morals of today’s times.

Read the full review at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/pink-hindi-movie-review/

PINK - Hindi movie review

Can’t a working girl have a drink and dinner with her friends? What about those girls who stay independently, have a career and once in a while indulge in partying with their friends?

Surely, there is a drift towards the thinking of society towards independent minded girls. It is evident in the metros. Yet, a section of the feudal society still labels them as ‘characterless girls’.

Shoojit Sircar’s PINK, a social thriller film depicts the story of three girls who share an apartment in Delhi. They are career minded professionals, the modern age females.

National Award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury narrates the story of three Delhi-based girls, and a yesteryear’s’ big league lawyer, and how their paths cross. The film also explores the dubious morals of today’s times.

Read the full review at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/pink-hindi-movie-review/

CLUB DANCER – Hindi movie review

Rajbeer Singh (Hatim star), Judi Shekoni of ‘Twilight’ fame and the doe eyed Nisha Mavani feature in CLUB DANCER, an action thriller. The premise is honest, let down by the story telling and the editing.

Ria (Nisha Mavani), a vivacious night club dancer in Mumbai is aware of her parents concern (Shakti Kapoor and Zarina Wahab) for her and hence she has concocted a story that she has already married a young man in Mumbai and is a house wife.

One day her mother calls her informing her of her father’s heart attack and hence they have to reach Mumbai for further medical treatment. Ria finds herself in a logjam and is on the lookout for a husband to suffice her ailing father. Incidentaly, she comes in contact with a dreaded killer Monty (Rajbeer Singh), who has assasinated the chief Minister. Monty is on the run and needs a temperory shelter to hoodwink the pursuing cops. They both come to a tacit understanding. She will provide him shelter at her home provided he plays the role of her husband.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/club-dancer-hindi-movie-review/#sthash.bZdhxAkr.dpuf


PRO: Mohan Ayyer, S.K. De, Sandeep Kumar Dey

Crime Affairs aur Badla – movie review

It is the story of a girl who gets involved in the world of Crime, falls into trap of affairs, only to be scroned and gets manipulated by the loves in her life.

An innocent girl is been forced to commit crime in her life. It is the story of a girl’s revenge.

The story revolves around Kaynaat (Naina) who is the centre of the story. She was forced by her mother to get married to a politician and please his friends too.

Managing to escape this situation, she manages to flee her native place with the help of a Bombay based businessman who brings her to this megacity, only to manipulate her.

While in Mumbai, she has a silent admirer in the form of Sahil (Virendra Mishra) at the same time she is looked after so well by the businessman who rescued her, that she falls for him, only to be sold by him to the flesh traders in Mumbai.

In the brother, she comes in touch with Kinjal (Neha Bansal) who helps her to escape alongwith Sahil only to be betrayed again.

In the game of crime and betrayal, Kaynaat is supported by the Police officer and his wife.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/crime-affairs-aur-badla-review/#sthash.xswDacgB.dpuf

Meet the players of Teraa Surroor!

Ever since the trailer of Teraa Surroor was launched online, the film has been generating buzz aplenty. 

Be it for its soundtrack or the characters or the suspense they’re attempting to hide.  

However, one question remains — Who is Aniruddh Brahmin? Is he really a villain. Or is it an alias? Here’s a lowdown on the characters whom the needle of suspicion points on…

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/meet-players-teraa-surroor/#sthash.fKH1liBf.dpuf

Will ‘Fitoor’ make ‘Body Sculpting’ the new in thing?

If one goes by Aditya’s new avatar for ‘Fitoor’, one can surely start believing that, flaunting six- or eight-pack abs for a film have become passe .

Aditya Roy Kapur has taken a different route to showcase a well-toned physique in his next- ‘Fitoor’. He has opted for body sculpting.

“Aditya has always had an athletic physique, but for ‘Fitoor’, that stars Katrina Kaif — he decided to take up body sculpting to develop a completely different look from what has been seen of him before,” says a source.

Body sculpting or core conditioning is a non-aerobic, muscle-toning regimen that usually focuses on one’s core strength. “It is a technique that is used to shape the muscles in one’s body to perfection without bulking it up in any way,” adds the source.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/will-fitoor-make-body-sculpting-new-thing/#sthash.oqKvo8VZ.dpuf

Shaandaar crew consumed around 137 shots of coffee for 'Neend na mujhko aaye'

Yes, you heard that right! The Shaandaar crew consumed about 137 espresso coffee shots to stay awake all night to shoot the song 'Neend na mujhko aaye'.

The song in question was shot over a period of 4 days, each day the crew would consume a high dose of caffeine to shoot throughout the night.

The song involved about 60 crew members shooting throughout the night along with the film's star cast.

The song is a  recreated version of the popular track from the 1958 film Post Box 999, Neend Na Mujhko Aaye (picturised on Sunil Dutt and Shakeela).

The Shaandaar version of the popular track is recreated by Mikey McCleary and picturised on Alia and Shahid.

The song is to feature the brewing love story between both the insomniacs played by Shahid and Alia.

As the song has a long standing history with coffee, the makers of Shaandaar are to launch the track 'Neend na mujhko aaye' at midnight on October 8th in a coffee shop.

The film has generated a lot of buzz with the release of each of its music tracks and Neend na mujhko aaye seems to be one of the latest addition to this trend.

The films posters, trailer and songs have garnered immense appreciation from audiences who eagerly await its release.

Vikas Bahl directorial, Shaandaar is all set to release on 22nd of October, 2015.

BUMPER DRAW - Hindi Movie review

Rating:  *** 1/2

A hilarious film centered around two pivotal characters – Farooque a cabbie & William the conman. A third funny character Sunderlal (a villager) who comes to Mumbai in search of a job gets involved with them in a strange situation.

This comedy drama has been shot in real locations in all over Mumbai which features Mahim slums and the Bhindi Bazaar in South Mumbai.

The film begins with an old Parsi Man Pestonji who narrates his tale to a Television Channel, the adventure which begin with Farooque’s taxi accidentally knocking off the old Parsi gentleman. The burden of getting him treated with First-Aid falls on them else, the crowd would run riot with the cab driver as usually it happens in Mumbai.

Twist in the story appears when the doctor realises that the injured old Parsi man is missing and there is a reward of Rupees 50 lakhs to anyone who brings him back to his house. This is the BUMPER DRAW (PRIZE).

Superlative performances from Rajpal Yadav, Subrat Dutta and Zakir Hussain. It is this trio that acts as a tripod stand making the film stand out from other ordinary comedy fares in the filmy town.

An extra Half Star for the performances.

- Read the full review and see more pics at: 
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/bumper-draw-hindi-movie-review/#sthash.1fe9jDgT.dpuf

JAATIWAD – Hindi movie review

Rating: **

JAATIWAD does deliver a strong message about how our legal system time and again fails to deliver justice on time. It is an action-drama film with a message to end the communal rivalries.

“JAATIWAD” which means Casteism is the centre of the story of this film which is about two groups in the College elections, which are backed by respective Political parties.

These wily politicians breed the new generation of Politicians right from their college years. This brings fresh force for them at a great bargain. A new set of party workers, who are more aggressive and obedient towards their seniors. The motive behind this is to manipulate these youngsters for their political gains.

Director Sabir Shaikh and Producer Anand Kumar Gupta have managed to get a solid supporting cast for JAATIWAD high on drama with really over the top dialogues.

First half of JAATIWAD is stands a tense, dark, toxic & humorous entertainment performance and the second half with climax that has excessive violence. But this is a fact, that still exists in the hinterlands of our country.

- Read the full review and see more pics at: 
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/jaatiwad-hindi-movie-review/#sthash.Xn9Wwrou.dpuf

Nana Patekar, Mahie Gill’s ‘Wedding Anniversary’ wraps up shoot!

Nana Patekar and Mahie Gill starrer ‘Wedding  Anniversary’ wraps up shoot! 

Mumbai, August 6, 2015:

Mahie Gill  plays Nana Patekar’s Muse in an upcoming romantic  drama,  Wedding Anniversary.

The film which is entirely  shot in Goa,  rediscovers the true meaning of love.

Interestingly, this is the first time, Mahie and Nana will be seen together onscreen.  She plays the protagonist, Kahani in the film and is seen painting the town red on her wedding anniversary with a mad, crazy writer Nagarjuna, played by Nana Patekar.

The film shot on the beautiful beaches -Bagha, Calangute, Candolim, captures the buzz, colours and nightlife of Goa that attracts people. The film recently completed its shoot.

Speaking about the film, the director Sudhanshu Jha says “Wedding Anniversary’ is essentially a film about love… Love that is magical, and love that resides in the secret corners of one’s heart.”

Produced by V K Productions Wedding Anniversary is slated for the year-end release.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/nana-patekar-mahie-gills-wedding-anniversary-wraps-shoot/#sthash.iSEugAiP.dpuf

'Phantom' to feature Hafiz Saeed's real hate speech

Real Hafiz Saeed hate speech to be part of Kabir Khan's Phantom's trailer

The makers have incorporated the original clip from a Hafiz Saeed speech in the trailer of Phantom

Hafiz Saeed is the leader of Jamaat-ud-Dawa the political party in Pakistan. The well known politician is popular for his hate speeches which tend to trend on the social media and Digital platform.

Hafiz is known for his tangential speech on India. The man is said to be part of some of the significant attaches across the globe which includes the 26/11 and the parliament attack.

Hafiz will be seen playing a very prominent role in Phantom. The makers wanted to bring in the authentic tone and impact of his speech.

Phantom, revolves around global terrorism and has been shot in Lebanon, Syria, the UK, Canada and India. The espionage drama featuring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif is set to launch its trailer this Saturday. 

The film is an adaptation of S. Hussain Zaidi's recent novel Mumbai Avengers.

In Hussain's novel, five years after the 26/11 attacks, a retired army officer spearheads a covert mission with a team of daredevil agents to seek out and kill these terror masterminds, one by one, making sure that the assassination look like natural deaths. The best-selling author has collaborated on the screenplay.  
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Kabir Khan confirms the story and adds “You will understand the significance of the (Saeed) speech once you see the trailer.” 

BADLAPUR - Hindi movie review

Rating: ****

BADLAPUR - Hindi movie review

A dark thriller with its unique story telling approach gathering momentum with its pace, magnificent camera work and superlative performances from Varun Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Huma Qureshi.

Yet another spine-chiller from Sriram Raghavan who earlier made a notable revenge drama – Ek Hasina Thi (2004) and an out-and-out thriller – Johnny Gaddaar (2007). Badlapur doesn’t preach, has no message, it is just a plain thriller which has an unpredictable ending.

- Read the full review and see more pics at:
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/badlapur-hindi-movie-review/

PK - Hindi movie review

Rating: ***

Its OMG! Oh My God revisited. PK is a satire on “God and godmen” with an unique narration, superb performances from the pivotal characters, yet is a lengthy film which stretches on the same issue of having called a ‘Wrong Number’ while seeking the almighty.

The Managers of God have been again exposed in this film where an alien (resembling human race) comes to earth on his mission to survey the life and times of the inhabitants of this planet.

PK is not a futuristic or a sci-fi film, it deals about the ordeals of the alien man who is clean hearted, doesn’t tell lies, doesn’t hurt anybody, has the ability to grasp the language within few hours of just holding hands of a human. Like the data being transferred from one hard disk to another. This person has the ability to adapt easily to the new surroundings.

Read the full review and see more pics of PK at:
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/pk-hindi-movie-review/

First Look Poster of the Film – UVA

The upcoming film UVA starring Jimmy Shergil, Rajit Kapur, Archana Puran Singh, Sanjay Mishra along with a host of budding fresh artists

The thriller is about Ram, Anil, Vikram, Salmaan and Deenbandhu are the rebellious brats of suburban Delhi NCR, with the world at their feet and nothing to worry they stomp everything in their path without knowing the consequences.

However, little do they know that challenge lay ahead when all of them are put in a totally new world of convent school, here they survive and thrive only to find love.
But one night they encounter a horrifying event which puts them in the hands of law.

Their lives change forever, they have to fight for justice and moral integrity to make an example for the world.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/first-look-poster-film-uva/

Mumbai – 125 KM – Hindi movie review

No speed Breakers in this Trip

Genre: Horror   Recommended: Parental Guidance   Released: 17 October 2014 
Starring: Rajeiv Anand, Veena Malik, Karanvir Bohra, Vedita Pratap Singh, Joe Debroy
Directed by: Hemant Madhukar 

When we talk about Long journeys, what comes to our mind – Romance, Adventure, Scary, Excitement, Isn’t it ? Well that is what the forthcoming movie Mumbai 125 Kms about – Journey. Now lets see weather it proves to be Romantic Adventures movie or will it as usual a Boring Trip.

Mumbai 125 Kms is a story of five friends who as usual plan to go to Mumbai on 31st Dec Night to celebrate their New year (12 AM) in Mumbai by a local road where there’s less traffic, But destiny has planned something else for them. Enroute they witness a Ghost named Poonam (Veena Malik) who was travelling with her Husband (Rajeiv Anand) seven years ago with her small child and was killed in a accident. Henceforth , poonam kills everyone who comes on that road except Ashika is being left because of her pregnancy .

- Read the full review and see more pics of Mumbai 126 Kms at:
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/mumbai-125-km-movie-review/

Bang Bang crosses 200 crore mark!

Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer Bang Bang continued its tremendous run at the box office as it dashed past the magic 200 crore number in just 5 days. The film collected 15.36 crore on Monday (21.94 crore gross), taking the total India collections to 109.49 crore nett (156.41 crore gross). In the international markets, Bang Bang collected 45.10 crore as its strong run across all territories continues. The total collection of Bang Bang is now at 201.51 crore gross.

It was a moment for celebration for the entire team of this Siddharth Anand directorial as it entered the coveted 100 crore club at the Indian box office on Monday afternoon.

The film has also smashed all records held so far in international markets as it emerged as the highest opening film of 2014. It is the biggest opener this year across all key markets like Middle East, UK, US, Australia, Pakistan among others. Bang Bang marks Hrithik's highest opening weekend in India and overseas as he beat Krrish 3, Agneepath and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara collections. 

This is the third biggest opening for Katrina Kaif after Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger. The numbers in Middle East  are mind-boggling as it collected $2,349,271 – making it the second highest Bollywood opening ever after Dhoom 3! In Pakistan, Bang Bang has created a new record as it collected $320,000 over the weekend.

- See more filmy and Bollywood news and pictures at:
 http://www.filmytown.com/  

It's clearly raining money for Hrithik-Katrina starrer that has been produced by Fox Star Studios. A total family film, Bang Bang, is in the list of the top 5 openers in the history of Bollywood. Audiences have loved the never-seen-before action sequences, Hrithik-Kat pairing and their sizzling chemistry, the superhit music and Hrithik's return to dancing along with the pacy script. Bang Bang is a total paisa vasool film that is riding on great word of mouth.