inforaza
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Silsila is a sensitively-made & family-oriented film based on a bold theme of extra-marital relationship - but with twists and surprises (which I've no interest in revealing)!
Even though it did not do well at the Box-office in 1981 we must thank Yash Chopra for a thoughtfully presented film on a sensitive matter. He is a master in making visually-appealing romantic films with lovely locations like the colourful, awe-inspiring Tulip garden in Netherlands for the song Dekha Ek Khwab. Wow! How can we forget that?
We must also thank the Music Directors, Hariprasad Chaurasia and Shivkumar Sharma, & Lyricts, Javed Akhtar, Rajendra Krishnan & Harivansh Rai Bachchan for such soulful, memorable music and songs - which still gives goosebumps while listening. And how can we forget Raang Barsae - the Holi anthem so popular all over Bharat!
NOTE: There was a special appearance by the Music Directors for a few seconds, in an Airport Terminal, nearly 21 minutes into the film. They were in the background talking to each other wearing their traditional dress with Amit ji and Jaya ji in the foreground. Wonder how many have noticed that. I must say I've very, very sharp Eyes since I've not seen their photos anywhere for years! LOL!
But I've a few complaints:
1 - The film is unnecessarily long! 3 hours is too much! It should have been complete in 2 hrs 30 minutes or so. Indian film-makers have the habit of making such unnecessarily lengthy films.
2 - The relationship between Amit-Chandi is not properly portrayed. It's shown in a superficial, "bits and pieces" manner.
Finally, many people are criticising the Climax! They think it's too dramatic and makes things very easy for the Characters! That's true.
But I've a different perception: Sometimes unforeseen "shocks" in life changes our minds for the better. We become more thoughtful, practical and understanding. It liberates us from the slavery of our deep-rooted emotions, fixations & expectations (which are the causes of many miseries/tension in relationships)!
Yes, sometimes we Humans do need some "shocks" in our lives to force us to see things from a better perspective and for the good of others as well.
Please do watch Silsila for its sensitivity, artistry, melodious music and the Climax (which I am sure you will appreciate after reading what I said above).
Even though it did not do well at the Box-office in 1981 we must thank Yash Chopra for a thoughtfully presented film on a sensitive matter. He is a master in making visually-appealing romantic films with lovely locations like the colourful, awe-inspiring Tulip garden in Netherlands for the song Dekha Ek Khwab. Wow! How can we forget that?
We must also thank the Music Directors, Hariprasad Chaurasia and Shivkumar Sharma, & Lyricts, Javed Akhtar, Rajendra Krishnan & Harivansh Rai Bachchan for such soulful, memorable music and songs - which still gives goosebumps while listening. And how can we forget Raang Barsae - the Holi anthem so popular all over Bharat!
NOTE: There was a special appearance by the Music Directors for a few seconds, in an Airport Terminal, nearly 21 minutes into the film. They were in the background talking to each other wearing their traditional dress with Amit ji and Jaya ji in the foreground. Wonder how many have noticed that. I must say I've very, very sharp Eyes since I've not seen their photos anywhere for years! LOL!
But I've a few complaints:
1 - The film is unnecessarily long! 3 hours is too much! It should have been complete in 2 hrs 30 minutes or so. Indian film-makers have the habit of making such unnecessarily lengthy films.
2 - The relationship between Amit-Chandi is not properly portrayed. It's shown in a superficial, "bits and pieces" manner.
Finally, many people are criticising the Climax! They think it's too dramatic and makes things very easy for the Characters! That's true.
But I've a different perception: Sometimes unforeseen "shocks" in life changes our minds for the better. We become more thoughtful, practical and understanding. It liberates us from the slavery of our deep-rooted emotions, fixations & expectations (which are the causes of many miseries/tension in relationships)!
Yes, sometimes we Humans do need some "shocks" in our lives to force us to see things from a better perspective and for the good of others as well.
Please do watch Silsila for its sensitivity, artistry, melodious music and the Climax (which I am sure you will appreciate after reading what I said above).
The film (based on a fascinating Sci-fi idea) is very casually & superficially presented by new directors, Amit Joshi & Aradhana Sah.
That Kirti Shanon (SIFRA) is a robot in complete human form is very, very casually presented! There is NO surprise...NO suspense...NO thrill, at all! Absolutely stupid! Completely boring!
More shocking is that SIFRA and Aryan (Shahid Kapoor) had SAMBHOG! But Aryan had no idea that she was a Robot! Can you believe that?
This is an INSULT TO OUR INTELLIGENCE!
More INSULT follows when Aryan wants to marry SIFRA, a Robot! Shocking! And how can Aryan, a Robotic Engineering, simply did not care about all the practical dangers of such a Marriage? How? Even one of his Engineer friends is also ok with this bizarre marriage! They all were behaving like kids!
For me all this in keeping with typical Indian filmy nautanki! What else? Indian film-makers are incapable of making a convincing, thrilling, non-Nautnaki Sci-fi film! They will introduce unnecessary romance/drama into everything.
The display of Emotions and also bit of Comedy here and there looks totally superficial. They hardly appeal to your deeper senses.
The ending was also abrupt and casual!
It showed SIFRA 2 which is now reformatted and her face reconstructed (because of the injury on her face). She no longer recognises Shahid. And then suddenly Jhanvi Kapoor appears as an intern in the Robotics company and started talking to Shahid. Seeing this, Ashish Verma (Monty), Aryans' colleague childishly said SIFRA 2 is feeling jealous watching Shahid talking to Jhanvi.
Jealous??? Impossible! Because she is reformatted!
The film ends with "To be continued..." message! I wonder if Jhanvi Kapoor herself is another Robot! Let's see! LOL!
That Kirti Shanon (SIFRA) is a robot in complete human form is very, very casually presented! There is NO surprise...NO suspense...NO thrill, at all! Absolutely stupid! Completely boring!
More shocking is that SIFRA and Aryan (Shahid Kapoor) had SAMBHOG! But Aryan had no idea that she was a Robot! Can you believe that?
This is an INSULT TO OUR INTELLIGENCE!
More INSULT follows when Aryan wants to marry SIFRA, a Robot! Shocking! And how can Aryan, a Robotic Engineering, simply did not care about all the practical dangers of such a Marriage? How? Even one of his Engineer friends is also ok with this bizarre marriage! They all were behaving like kids!
For me all this in keeping with typical Indian filmy nautanki! What else? Indian film-makers are incapable of making a convincing, thrilling, non-Nautnaki Sci-fi film! They will introduce unnecessary romance/drama into everything.
The display of Emotions and also bit of Comedy here and there looks totally superficial. They hardly appeal to your deeper senses.
The ending was also abrupt and casual!
It showed SIFRA 2 which is now reformatted and her face reconstructed (because of the injury on her face). She no longer recognises Shahid. And then suddenly Jhanvi Kapoor appears as an intern in the Robotics company and started talking to Shahid. Seeing this, Ashish Verma (Monty), Aryans' colleague childishly said SIFRA 2 is feeling jealous watching Shahid talking to Jhanvi.
Jealous??? Impossible! Because she is reformatted!
The film ends with "To be continued..." message! I wonder if Jhanvi Kapoor herself is another Robot! Let's see! LOL!
Missing is a unique psychological-thriller that will grip your attention till the end!
Critics who've criticised it are Jokers who have, most probably, compared it with Chritopher Nolan's films. What most Critics and Viewers don't know is that one should appreciate a film on its own merit; instead of comparing it with something else or expecting some mind-boggling "thrills & sensations"! Btw, films are NOT made for these Critics, at all! LOL! They are made for the general audience.
Missing is the directorial debut of Mukul Abhyankar! And it's a very decently made film, without necessarily being great! In fact, for a film to be worth-watching, does not mean it has to be GREAT!
If you've a sharp mind you can detect, in the middle of the movie, the mystery behind the "missing" thing! Don't expect me to reveal things here!
PS:Inforaza(a)gmail(dot)com.
Critics who've criticised it are Jokers who have, most probably, compared it with Chritopher Nolan's films. What most Critics and Viewers don't know is that one should appreciate a film on its own merit; instead of comparing it with something else or expecting some mind-boggling "thrills & sensations"! Btw, films are NOT made for these Critics, at all! LOL! They are made for the general audience.
Missing is the directorial debut of Mukul Abhyankar! And it's a very decently made film, without necessarily being great! In fact, for a film to be worth-watching, does not mean it has to be GREAT!
If you've a sharp mind you can detect, in the middle of the movie, the mystery behind the "missing" thing! Don't expect me to reveal things here!
PS:Inforaza(a)gmail(dot)com.