Blockbusters awaiting release in 2007
Eklavya
Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Saif Ali Khan come together to make this brilliant entertainer. Vidya Balan provides the lighter moments. Vinod Chopra is the director for this blockbuster. With Amitabh at the helm the movie promises power packed performances.
The Namesake
Directed by Mira Nair, based on Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel The Namesake, is about an American bred confused Indian. Tabu – an actor who is known to get into the skin of the character is paired with Akshay Kumar. The movie holds a lot of promise.
Namaste London
On the lines of yesteryears Purab Aur Paschim, Vipul Shah has spent a whopping 30 crores on this film. Starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif the film certainly has potential. Music director Himesh Reshamiya teams with Javed Akthar with a result of 24 songs in the in the movie.
Metro
After the success of Gangster, hopefully Anurag Basu will be achieve the same success with this new action packed drama. Shilpa Shetty looks promising.
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Under the Yash Raj banner, Shaad Ali directs this movie. It has an impressive star cast of Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol and Lara Dutta. Big B is also there with his inimitable style and persona.
Traffic Signal
Chandni Bar, Corporate and now a movie that deals with the trials and travails of urchins at traffic signals. Madhur Bhandarkar scores with meaningful cinema again.
God Tussi Great Ho
This movie took very long to complete due to Amitabh’s health problems. Rumi Jaffrey, a debutant director, has made a romantic comedy with Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra. Big B plays God.
Just Married
Meghna Gulzar who had made the thought provoking film on surrogate motherhood – Filhaal, now makes a movie on the psyche of a newly married couple. Esha Deol and Fardeen Khan play the just married couple. Should definitely be good with Gulzar’s touch.
Chak De India
Shimit Amin has made this film following Ab Tak Chappan. The lead role is about a coach who is down in the dumps. He leads the Indian all- women hockey team to victory. The role was first turned down by Salman Khan and then Akshay Kumar also found he did not want to play a loser. Shahrukh Khan stepped into the breach and is supposed to have done a brilliant job.
Saawariya
Sanjay Leela Bhansali- the name of this director is synonomous with opulence and lavish sets, coupled with mind-blowing music. He has taken newcomers – Sonam and Ranbir Kapoor. They find the director a tough taskmaster. Salman Khan and Rani Mukherji add their oomph to the movie.
Om Shanti Om
Farah Khan has made this super entertainer after her Main Hoon Na success. The subject of the movie deals with reincarnation. She is launching model turned actress Deepika Padukone (Badminton champion Prakash Padukone’s daughter) opposite veteran actor Sharukh Khan. The computer graphics are said to be great, as is the music by Vishal- Shekar.
Tara Rum Pum
Directed under the Yash Raj banner by Siddharth Anand- still basking in the glory of Salaam- Namaste. In the lead roles are Rani Mukherji and Saif Ali Khan, who together try to recapture the magic of Hum Tum. The musical score promises to be great.
Kya Love Story Hai
This promises to be a fun filled lighthearted movie starring Tusshar Kapoor and Ayesha Takia. The director of the film is named Lovely and it is shot in the lovely and beautiful locales of South Africa.
Cheeni Kum
This is a romantic comedy directed by Adwallah Balki. The theme of the movie revolves around a younger woman who is attracted to an older man. Amitabh and Tabu share a very good ‘on screen’ chemistry.
Jodha Akbar
The film is based on the Moghul Emperor’s love story till he is 27 years old. Hrithik Roshan and Aishwariya have done a great job. The film directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar was shot in the interior, untouched locales of Rajasthan. A R Rehman gives the musical score.
Love Story 2050
Priyanka Chopra stars opposite debutant Harry Baweja. The film had Kareena Kapoor in the lead earlier. Shot in the beautiful backdrop of Australia, the movie promises good entertainment.
Nishabd
Jiah Khan plays opposite Amitabh Bachchan. The movie will have to be watched to evaluate.
Halla Bol
Raj Kumar Santoshi makes a comeback after his impressive Legend of Bhagat Singh. Ajay Devgan plays the lead with Vidya Balan as his wife. Ajay Devgan’s performance is something to be talked about.
Ramgopal Varma Ke Sholay
Since there have been a lot of changes with regard to the cast, the movie did not have a smooth making and only once it is released will be the real test.
Apne
Dharmendra joins hands with his sons, Sunny and Bobby. Shilpa Shetty is in the lead. The director for this venture is Anil Sharma.
No Smoking
Anurag Kashyap casts John Abraham opposite Ayesha Takia in this movie. This movie explores the darker terrains of real life.