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GORI TERE PYAAR MEIN - Exclusive Detailed Censor Reports [India + UK]

 Indian Censor Board (CBFC) Reports

Film Rated - U/A [Parental Guidance]

Run Time - 147m 57s

Cuts/Mutes

1     Deleted the word "Pichwade" (Replaced with Pachad) spoken by Anupam Kher (Anupam face has been blown up)    
2     Deleted the word "Khadi Kurta" (Replaced with Environmentalist)   
3     Deleted the visual "Gandhiji note pe achhe lagte hai date pe nahi"   
4     Muted the word 'Bhenchod" spoken by Imran   
5     Disclaimer to be added in the beginning of the film 'The name or words used in the film is not meant to hurt the sentiments of any individual or group'whatsoever

British Censor Board Report (BBFC)

Rated '12A' - No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a '12' rated video or DVD.

Approx. Running minutes 145m

Contains moderate violence

*SPOILER WARNING*

A scene of moderate violence features when the main character threatens a local villain's son by holding a razor close to his throat. He lets the man go and is then beaten by local men. This includes blows with sticks and punches as the hero is kicked to the ground. There is no sight of blood or injury in this brief scene.

There is also a scene in which there is a partial, mouthed use of strong language in one fleeting moment where the main character looks at a bridge and his lips form the word, 'bh** ch**'. The film also contains Hindi and English uses of mild bad language, including, 'saala', 'haramkhor', ' shit' and 'ass', as well as some mild sex references.

Chennai Express - Movie Review

Chennai Express : Exclusive Movie Review

Direction by Rohit Shetty
Produced by Gauri Khan/Ronnie Screwvala/Siddharth Roy Kapur
Music by Vishal–Shekhar
Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sathyaraj, Nikitin Dheer & Priyamani (Cameo - song)

 

Movie Review by Sree Prasad Nair
Theater – Grand Cinemas, Sharjah, UAE
08/08/2013 –1.45pm
Occupancy – 90% 

                                         





Rohit Shetty is known for directing action-comedy masala entertainers. Except Zameen & Sunday, rest of his all films were superhits at the box office. The director's last 3 films were 100crore hits too (Golmaal 3, Singham & Bol Bachchan) Chennai Express is director's 9th film, and first film without Ajay Devgn as the main lead. Chennai Express stars Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Both stars had a blockbuster 'Om Shanti Om' in the past.  Chennai Express also stars Sathyaraj, Nikitin Dheer & Priyamani( cameo in a song) '

Story
Rahul embarks on a journey to a small town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the last wish of his grandfather, to have his ashes immersed in the Holy water of Rameshwaram. En route, he meets a woman hailing from a unique family down South. As they find love through this journey in the exuberant lands of South India, an unanticipated drive awaits them.

Positives
Chennai Express is a crazy ride till first half. It's loaded with many laughter-inducing moments. The slapstick quotient is on the higher side. Rohit Shetty plays it smart by choosing Shah Rukh Khan as main lead. Shah Rukh Khan dominates the proceedings, as always. The requirement of the role was, SRK has to be loud and hammy and it works quite well in the film.

Deepika Padukone is striclty average. She looks gorgeous. One of the most hilarious scene brilliantly acted by Deepika Padukome. Infact the best comedy scene in the film (after interval). Lekh Tandon and Kamini Kaushal, as SRK's grand-parents are good. Nikitin Dheer is strictly OK. Priya Mani's item song 1 2 3 4 is already a chartbuster, so is Titli song.
I would Iike to make a special mention of the film's dialogue writers Sajid-Farhad. Dialogues-One liners are first rate. Notable scenes are :
Sathyaraj to SRK : Tamil Teriyumaaaa ? SRK to Deepika : Yeh tumhari papa kya bolti hai meri Maa k bare mein? :D
A Malayalee guy to SRK : Entha Joli ? SRK : No No I'm not Angelina Jolie ! :D
The first half was so fast paced and I was expecting the same in second half. But... :(

Negatives
Second half is a huge let down. The second half is boring and also had many over acting scenes by the main leads. Another minus point is makers added three songs within 20 minutes in the second half. Titli, Kashmir Se & Tera Rasta are back to back and the placement of the Kashmir Se & Tera Rasta are really bad. Even Vishal-Sekhar's music is a mixed bag barring Titli & 1234! The makers so called tribute 'Lungi Dance' to Rajnikanth is actually an insult not only for him, but entire South Indian film fraternity.
Chennai Express is promoted as an action masala entertainer! Unfortunately there is ONLY ONE action sequence (climax) which is over the top! Most of the jokes are used through old hit songs. At some scenes Shahrukh is overacting to the core. His repetitive ‘don't underestimate the power of a common man’ is really irritating. How to do a convincing 'Bewada act' SRK should learn from Legendary actor Mohanlal. Deepika Padukone's hindi accent is horrible in some scenes.

Veteran South Indian actor Sathyaraj is wasted! His eyes have more 'screen-frames' than his entire role. Rohit Shetty's direction is poor in the second half. Script in the second half is super shoddy.

Overall Chennai Express is a mixed bag! A good first half & and a pathectic second half. However the film is all set to take an earth shattering response at the box office thanks to UTV's promotions and Shah Rukh Khan's starpower + 40-50% hike in the ticket price! The film's paid preview happened today and likely to cross the 3 Idiots record of 2.5cr. The film is chasing Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger opening day records of 32crore, which is unlikely to cross for me. An opening day between 26-28cr with 70cr+ weekend will help the film. But a long run is ruled out due to upcoming films like Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara, Madras Cafe & Satyagraha. Film will be good in overseas.
P:S: Another 100crore film for Shah Rukh Khan, and another punching bag for him after Ra.One & Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Verdict - 'First Class' First Half & 'General' Second Half!!!

Rating - 3/5! 

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Chennai Express - Music Review

Chennai Express - My Music Review

Directed by     Rohit Shetty
Produced by     Gauri Khan
Screenplay by     Yunus Sajawal
Story by     K. Subaash

Music by     Vishal–Shekhar

Lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya

Starring

Shahrukh Khan
Deepika Padukone
Sathyaraj

Audio Release July 1st

Audio Launch July 3rd

Movie Release August 8th

Tracklist

1. One Two Three Four - Vishal Dadlani, Hamsika Iyer, Tamil Rap : Sricharan Kasturirangan -
2. Titli - Chinmayee, Gopi Sunder -
3. Tera Rastaa Chhodoon Na - Amitabh Bhattacharya, Anusha Mani -
4. Kashmir Main, Tu Kanyakumari - Sunidhi Chauhan, Arijit Singh, Neeti Mohan -
5. Ready Steady Po - Brodha V & Smokey, Enkore, Natalie Di Luccio, Vishal Dadlani -
6. Chennai Express - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Jonita Gandhi -
7. Titli (Dubstep) - Phoenyx, Chris Mcguiness, Zoheb Khan -
8. Chennai Express (mashup) - DJ Kiran Kamath

1. One Two Three Four

The only mass number in the album, which is quite strange for a mass film. Didn't quite like the song when heard with video, after repeated hearing of (just) the audio started slowly liking the song. The video quite strangely lacks the zest, with ordinary choreography. The song is sure to be lapped up by the masses

2. Titli

A good romantic number. Soulful sound of Chinmayi. But there are 2 more reasons why the song is favorite to me, shot in Kerala & sung by Gopi Sundar.Outstanding visuals + My current Favorite Malayali music composer, singing for SRK, how can it be a disliked - The Dubstep version of the song is also quite cool

3.Tera Rastaa Chhodoon Na

 Pick of the album. Good lyrics, music & singing. Video of the song is not out yet, so waiting to see the picturisation. A feel good Romantic duet.

4. Kashmir Main, Tu Kanyakumari

A fun peppy song. Another good faster number. Liked it after repeated hearings

5. Ready Steady Po

The only track that I am diasppointed with this in the entire album. Even repeaed hearings didn't help the cause. May be will like it later on with visual, but as if now :-(

6. Chennai Express  

Simply hated when they released a small teaser of the song, but now after listening the entire song it has quite grown on me. The quirky lyrics and jolly-good singing of Legendary SPB makes this a hit.

8. Chennai Express (mashup)

Mix of all the songs, as always done greatly creatively by  DJ Kiran Kamath

With that being said, the film being projected as a mass film and more importantly an SRK starrer the film needed some chart busters foot tapping blockbuster songs like a Muni or Sheila or Fevicol or Character Deela. I think the only song that comes even close is 1,2,3,4.... But considering the fact that Rohith Shetty films, all of which were hits, never had great audio, this one is definitely a plus. 

You may not like the songs in one hearing, but give its time & due, you will start singing and grooving to it

Ma not be one of Vishal-Shekhar's best work, but still its good

Verdict: Good

Raitng: 3.25/5

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