Thursday, December 1, 2016

Dinesh Kamath’s column ‘New movies released in Navi Mumbai’ (Kahaani 2, Wajah Tum Ho, Moana and Underworld Blood War) that was published in Newsband

New movies released in Navi Mumbai
By Dinesh Kamath
Kahaani 2

Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (or simply Kahaani 2, English: Story 2) is a 2016 Indian thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Ghosh and Jayantilal Gada. It features Arjun Rampal and Vidya Balan in lead roles. It is not a sequel of the 2012 film Kahaani but next installment from same brand.
The story of Kahaani 2 revolves around a single mother, whose daughter has been kidnapped by some anonymous person. In her quest to get her daughter back, past must be dug out. This story is completely new, so the mysterious element is different. Though, it's a completely different story, different world and characters, yet that essence of Kahaani remains in this film as well and the mystery is retained. The movie leaves you thinking what will happen next? Durga Rani Singh really belongs in the grey. She looks very simple and unassuming. But in reality, she is street smart and extremely intelligent. Although, she knows what is happening around her, she doesn't care about the world. She wants to stay aloof, but then something happens and her entire life turns 360 degrees. Vidya Balan has two faces in the film - Vidya Sinha and Durga Rani Singh. But who has done what, is what the mystery is all about in Kahaani 2. Director Sujoy Ghosh draws us into the ordinary lives of Vidya Sinha (Vidya Balan) and her daughter, Mini, and turns their world upside down. In a matter of minutes you are invested in their lives and the sheer pace of the events that follow leaves you breathless, in a good way. It’s one of the rare films that tackle a sensitive subject with gumption and grace. There is a scene in which a dowdy Balan confronts the perpetrator and his allies who are complicit in the cover-up of an unspeakable crime. The Indian National Award-winning actress, who plays a mother on the run who is accused of murdering and kidnapping of a minor, puts in a compelling performance. Her fear, her angst and her protectiveness towards her daughter is beautifully captured. While there’s no doubt in a viewer’s mind about her innocence, it’s wonderful that Balan has the charisma and the gravitas to keep everyone hooked until the last second. Some of the twists in the second half may seem predictable, but it’s buoyed by some fantastic performances. Arjun Rampal as a middle-level police officer is thoroughly engaging. He’s on Balan’s trail, and his quest to find the truth about her past is played out handsomely. But there’s a coincidence in the film that’s hard to believe. The movie focuses on the middle-class milieu of West Bengal.
The film has Vidya Balan as Vidya Sinha/ Durga Rani Singh, Arjun Rampal as Sub-inspector Inderjeet Singh, Naisha Khanna as Minnie, Jugal Hansraj, Tota Roychoudhury, Kharaj Mukherjee, Kaushik Sen and Manini Chadha.
The music of this film has been composed by Clinton Cerejo. The movie has songs like "Mehram" and "Aaur Main Khush Hoon".

Wajah Tum Ho

Wajah Tum Ho (English: You Are The Reason) is an Indian crime thriller film directed by Vishal Pandya. It features Sana Khan, Sharman Joshi and Gurmeet Choudhary in the lead roles. The story of the film revolves around a live murder committed on television.
The story of Wajah Tum ho movie is romantic plus thriller. In this movie, Gurmeet Chaudhry plays the role of Lawyer and Sana Khan plays the role of legal head and they fall in love with each other. Rajneesh Duggal as Rahul makes an entry and Sana Khan is his Legal adviser and they start sharing a special bond and indulge in one night stand. Rajneesh Duggal is in trouble due to some loan issue and Sana helps him to come out from this mess but Gurmeet Chaudhry believes that he is a gambler. The whole story of Wajah Tum Ho movie is filled with twist and turns with some bold scenes and action. Sharman Joshi is playing the role of a confident Police inspector and his performance also makes the movie interesting.
The film has Sana Khan as Siya, Sharman Joshi, Gurmeet Choudhary as Ranvir Bajaj, Rajneesh Duggal as Rahul, Deepen Gandhi as Crime Officer, Maayoor Gajria as Crime Officer 2, Sherlyn Chopra, Prarthana Behere, Himmanshoo Malhotra and Zareen Khan in the song " Mahi ve".
The film has songs like "Wajah Tum Ho", "Dil Ke Paas", "Dil Mein Chupa Loonga" and "Mahi Ve".

Moana

Moana is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 56th Disney animated feature film. The film is directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams. The film features music written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina.
Featuring the voices of Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger and Alan Tudyk, the film tells the story of Moana, the strong-willed daughter of the chief of a Polynesian tribe, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with a goddess. When a blight strikes her island, Moana sets sail in search of Maui, a legendary demigod, in hopes to save her people.
Moana, a spirited and adventurous teenager and born navigator, sets sail from the ancient South Pacific islands of Oceania in search of a fabled island on a daring mission to save her people. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore. Maui guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.
The Voice cast consists of Auli'i Cravalho as Moana Waialiki, the daughter of a village chief, Louise Bush as the singing voice of young Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, a legendary shapeshifting demigod who sets off with Moana on her journey, Rachel House as Gramma Tala, Moana's grandmother. Like Moana, Tala shares a passion for the ocean, Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui Waialiki, Moana's overprotective father and chief of Motunui Island, Christopher Jackson as the singing voice of Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina Waialiki, Moana's mother and Tui's wife, Jemaine Clement as Tamatoa, a giant treasure-hoarding coconut crab from Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters, Alan Tudyk as Heihei, Moana's pet rooster, described by director Ron Clements as "the dumbest character in the history of Disney animation.", Tudyk also voices Villager #3, Oscar Kightley as Fisherman, Troy Polamalu as Villager #1 and Pua is voiced by several pigs.

Underworld Blood War

Underworld: Blood Wars is a 2016 action horror film directed by Anna Foerster and written by Cory Goodman. It is the fifth installment in the Underworld franchise and the sequel to 2012 film Underworld: Awakening, with Kate Beckinsale reprising her role as Selene. The main cast also includes Theo James, Tobias Menzies, Trent Garrett, Lara Pulver, Peter Andersson, Clementine Nicholson, Bradley James, and Charles Dance.
Vampire death dealer Selene (Kate Beckinsale) continues her struggle against the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her, with both sides trying to use the blood of her and her daughter to become Vampire-Corvinus hybrids. After hiding her daughter, Selene, David (Theo James) and his father Thomas (Charles Dance), attempt to end the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, though it may cost Selene her life. To put the story in other words, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David (Theo James) and his father Thomas (Charles Dance), she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

The film has Kate Beckinsale as Selene, a Death Dealer and a Vampire-Corvinus Strain Hybrid, Theo James as David, a Vampire-Corvinus Strain Hybrid (formerly a Pure-Born Vampire), and Selene's protégé and ally, Tobias Menzies as Marius, a Lycan leader, Trent Garrett as Michael Corvin, a Lycan-Vampire Hybrid and Selene's lover. Garrett replaces Scott Speedman, who played the role in the first two films. Lara Pulver as Semira, a fiercely ambitious Vampire who is the main female antagonist. Peter Andersson as Vidar, Clementine Nicholson as Lena, the Nordic Coven's greatest warrior and daughter of Vidar. Bradley James as the villain. Charles Dance as Thomas, a Vampire Elder and David's father. James Faulkner as Vampire Elder. Daisy Head as Alexia, Oliver Stark as Gregor and Brian Caspe as Hajna.

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