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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Carry On, Rajneeti

Intra-party fisticuffs over choice of candidates. Inter-party accusations of poaching, ambushes and even kidnap. Netas in political wilderness, 'outsiders' in geographical limbo and near-retirees in professional transit seeking parliamentary parking place. Business tycoons diving into the poll fray as independents backed by sworn political enemies. And legislators incarcerated in five-star hotels so that their loyalties didn't gallop away with the highest bidders. No, that's not the script of a multi-starrer on Indian raajneeti. That was the race to fill seats in the Council of Stakes...er, States.
The House of Elders is an august institution. All who enter its hushed portals - so the political bible says - are exemplars of sobriety and sagacity. But surely there's no law against stakeholders in Rajya Sabha club membership offering mirch masala Bollywood style? Take the 79 BJP MLAs who were herded into a swanky resort outside Jaipur, reportedly to rid them of evil thoughts like cross-voting and defection. Was it pure accident that, there, they watched a new film on political skullduggery called Raajneeti? Too bad the DVD was pirated, making the film-maker breathe fire about "lawmakers" turning into "lawbreakers". In self-defence, the BJPwallahs could ask: if raajneeti's far dirtier tricks can be exposed on-screen for public enlightenment (and possible political emulation), why demand piety off-screen?
Besides, their hotel stay was less recreational than educational: many rookie MLAs were taught "how to vote" in legislatures. This rigorous training was punctuated by equally strenuous dips in the hotel pool. What's wrong if initiation was completed with a filmy lesson on political conspiracy and violence? Thus schooled, could any MLA vote by 'conscience' against the legal luminary backed by his party? So it is that the ex-legal defence of a Parliament attack accused entered the upper House with the help of the BJP, a party big on national security! When Operation Rajya-neeti is on, Operation Parakram is obviously history.
If BJP and Congress were both worried about MLAs goofing up, they hadn't bargained for their goofing off. In Orissa, their partymen were allegedly "abducted" not by aliens but the ruling BJD! The latter dismissed the charge, going on to trounce its adversaries. Last heard, the case of the missing MLAs has been put down to willed truancy, not netanapping. In Bihar, D-Day stood for Ditchers' Day across parties, with not even the fear of Maya taming BSP flock. Clearly, no would-be 'Elder' smooth-sailed like LJP's Paswan, who's now hugging ally Lalu harder. At a political loose end, birds of the same feather take stock together. Especially in Nitish's Bihar.
Recall that Nitish's JD(U) had earlier reminded the EC of its "constitutional" duty to foil poll-time intrigue and sabotage. Today, the EC's probably in deep philosophical thought on the subject of political fidelity. For, it seems little can stop back-room backscratching, be it party whips, high commandeering, hostage crises in luxury resorts or EC bosses eating politicians for breakfast. In short, riders on the electoral storm rarely say: horse-trader, pass by. Raajneeti, zindabad.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Rajneeti's exceptional success at box office

Prakash Jha’s ‘Rajneeti’ has been dominating the box office both in India and overseas, ever since it released ten days ago.

The Walkwater Media and UTV Motion Pictures' production is among the few Bollywood films that have received critical acclaim worldwide and has grossed Rs 945 million in India alone till now.

Overseas score of the movie has also been good in its first ten days with Rs 160 million collected from the 300 screens that the movie is playing on.

While ‘Rajneeti’ has done a business of $1,287,416 in the U.S., it has collected $588,305 in the UK and $726,081 in the Gulf region.

The multi-starrer film, released on June 4, has Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Naseeruddin Shah, Ajay Devgan, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai in pivotal roles.

BJP MLAs in trouble for screening a pirated Rajneeti
An FIR has been lodged against a few Rajasthan BJP MLAs for screening the pirated version of the political film that is inspired by the epic ‘Mahabharata’.

Seema Junejak, chief judicial magistrate, ordered for filing the complaint after Yogendra Singh complained that the pirated version’s screening violated the copyright act of the movie.

“As it is the exceptional case of cognisable offence for violating the Indian Copy Right Act 1957, Information Technology Act, and Rajasthan Video Film Exhibition Act, 1991, any person can take up the legal procedure against those who allegedly violated by viewing movie released just two weeks ago,” the petitioner claimed.

More than 70 Rajasthan MLAs headed by BJP general secretary and former chief minister, Vasundhara Raje, watched the pirated version of the movie in a hotel, where they were supposed to hold a meeting regarding the Rajya Sabha polls.

Prakash Jha gets angry
A disturbed and infuriated Jha says, “I am very angry. It is shameful. How can lawmakers break the law like that? They should be the ones to put a stop to such illegal things and create examples but they are blatantly breaking the law.”

“My lawyers are looking into it. We are looking into all aspects like who saw it and where was it screened. We will take appropriate legal action,” he further said.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

'Rajneeti' reflects politics

'Rajneeti' film is based on many political facts but is not the cup of tea for those who do not take much interest in dirty politics. Politics is no more a cup of tea of simple and straightforward persons. It is full of violence for the cause of chair power. Its length is more than needed- editing could have more grips on fast moving sequences.
It is a Ranbir Kapoor's film- he has acted well -quite natural looks in his role. Katrina has not much to do except some oomph factor. Heroines -women in politics have not much role though exceptions are there. It is a hero oriented film. Better if some love making scenes could have been avoided but it is for front benchers -though film is not for them. Women quite often in real life exploit men by false rape charges -this sequence is well presented in the film- here for the election ticket. Ajay Devgan is in usual image role. The dialogues of foreign lady Sara -beloved of Ranbir in English with sub-titles in Hindi is the right direction. Family members' war for chair is truly reflected.
Like once a person enters in a criminal world -it is very difficult to come out of it, same applies to political world. Ranbir Kapoor can win some awards for his beautiful and natural acting. All in all it can be seen once for some true reflection of Indian political life and for Ranbir's good acting.

Rajneeti The Political Saga

Cast: Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Manoj Bajpai, Arjun Rampal, Naseruddin Shah, Sarah Thompson Kane.

Music: Pritam Chakraborty, Aadesh Shrivastav, Shantanu Moitra, Wayne Sharp

Producer & Director: Prakash Jha

RAAJNEETI is a multifaceted Indian political human game played to achievepower and how this hunger changes and transforms them into brutal and manipulative humans. It is not only ‘Mahabharata’ showing the clash of warring cousins, dynastic rule and electoral politics but also ‘Godfather. In spite of knowing ‘Mahabharata’ or ‘Godfather’, one is not able to guess what games the present day political Pandavas and Kauravas would play in RAAJNEETI.

The main theme of the movie is to enlighten how the politician runs the system in the third-world countries to fulfill their desires. Though, the story alters continuously, it will surely keep you overwhelmed at the constant turn of situations. The film not only entertains but also enlightens with its message.

After watching the film one could say that even three hours of time is too short to watch such a good film. Raajneeti is definetly Prakash Jha’s qualitative product and one thing is sure that though it is serious and dry political drama; you definitely don’t mind its length. It is also note to be ensured that Rajneeti doesn’t furnish to a viewer who keeps their brains at home while watching a film. You need to be vigilant while watching this one.

It is much anticipated movie of the year and casts Ajay Devagan, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Manoj Bajpai, Ranbhir Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Arjun Rampal and Sarah Thompson in key roles and has music by Pritam, Adesh Srivastay, Wayne Sharp and Shantanu Moitra.

Story plot:

It is a wicked battle in Pratap’s family for the political power between the rival pretenders. It’s quite common that if the elder brother in the family suffers with any intended cause of pain or death, the seat of powerautomatically shifts to his younger brother. But his son Manoj Bajpayee (Veerendra) considers himself to be the rightful inheritor to his bed-ridden father’s seat of power. He doesn’t want his rival cousins Arjun Rampal(Prithvi) and Ranbir Kapoor (Samar) to occupy the throne while he is back in the shadows. So, for that he seeks the help of dalit leader, Ajay Devgn to clear the path for his means to occupy the top power. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor (Samar) who came to India from New York on a short vacation strucked in the battle arena of family rivalry. Katrina Kaif (Indu), daughter of a wealthy industrialist, is also caught in this web. Nana Patekar (Brij Gopal), who plays the role of mentor guides Prithvi and Samar as the battle gets bloodier as day passes.

Prakash Jha shaped every one’s character in the movie well and every actor delivers a dazzling performance. Though Ajay Devagan has kept away in the second half of the story, one must give it for his acting with full perfection. Nana Patekar performance is gleaming. His powerful dialogue deliveries having smiled on his face made the audience amazed. Katrina Kaif, in her character showed her sincerity. She is away from her glamourous looks and appeared as a full fledged actress in this movie.

On the whole this movie is really worthful to watch. It’s truly a venerable effort of all the team. So, don’t miss to watch Raajaneeti, a brilliant comprehensive impact.