ASJ...thanks for all this info on Tara Rum Pum....I am now anxious to see this one.

I loved the chemistry between Saif and Rani in Hum Tum. Can't wait to see if they still have it!!

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ASJ...thanks for all this info on Tara Rum Pum....I am now anxious to see this one.

I loved the chemistry between Saif and Rani in Hum Tum. Can't wait to see if they still have it!!

I enjoyed Hum Tum, with the kids and all I think that Tara Rum Pum will have a good run:

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Saif Ali Khan carries off the film with a maturity that can be associated only with someone who understands cinema. Here is a man who only keeps bettering his last performance. This Khan is truly in business and I'm sure he has amassed a huge fan-following. As a husband and a doting father, Saif performs with aplomb. His comic timing, too, is something to write home about. Clearly, you can safely bracket him in the big league of actors and business-wise, I'm sure producers know that this dude can rope in the audience and help them break even in the first week of a film's release. In short, an actor you can bank on commercially as well as talent-wise.

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Rani Mukherjee. What can you say about her? She is top notch. Dances with grace, and emotes with ease. At the drop of a hat she can take you from rooting Download Ta Ra Rum Pum Wallpapers for a win along with her, to shedding tears. Watch out for the scene where she fills her hand-bag with food from the buffet table to take home for her kids. Also watch out for the scene where her son attacks the dustbin for food. Moving. And yes, very real!

It's difficult to film cars on a race track. In fact it's difficult to shoot any sport for a movie. And mention here must be made of Binod Pradhan's cinematography. One word. Superb. On the race track as well as his low camera angles which brings to life New York's high-rises.
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Box Office Reports For Tara Rum Pum:

Almost all the trade sources were taking the good opening of TA RA RUM PUM for granted and predicting a mad rush at the ticket windows. While the two big earners of 2007, GURU (42 crores) and NAMASTEY LONDON (35.75 crores) are unquestionable successes in both India and Overseas, even they had a dull to ordinary first day, only to pick up by positive-word-of-mouth. It was expected that TA RA RUM PUM would change all that and rule the box-office from the first show itself. However, the audience had other ideas and the dull initial of the Sidhdharth Raj Anand directed, Saif-Rani starrer shocked one and all in the industry. While the single screens were poor, the multiplexes were decent. In the Overseas TA RA RUM PUM collected $463,022 from UK and $425,102 from the US, during the first weekend. Though it will be considered good for any other movie, for a Yash Raj project it is a below par performance. However, trade still expects that TA RA RUM PUM will pick up to make the film a good to decent earner in the major circuits, with the multiplexes faring much better. And there have been indications of better collections on Saturday and Sunday.

Guess it is a little bit too early to give an accurate opinion wether it will be a hit or a miss.

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Rani's mantra for super-slim figure

For those who are wondering how Rani Mukerji managed to get into those short skirts in Siddharth Anand's just released "Ta Ra Rum Pum", the actress reveals it all.

"Getting slim, my dear. That's the magic mantra," she told IANS while shooting for Pradeep Sarkar's "Laaga Chunari Mein Daag'".

"The minute I was told about what kind of look I'm supposed to carry off in a major part of ˜Ta Ra Rum Pum', I knew I had to get seriously slim. If I had put on those short skirts looking the way I did earlier, I'd have looked pretty cracked."

While Rani toned her physique for the skirts, she made her trainer work overtime.

"I made my trainer Satya's life a living hell. I don't think he has ever had a more demanding client."

Besides the slim and svelte look, Rani also had to make sure the clothes went with the transitions in the character's life.

"See, at first Saif Ali Khan and I play collegians. Then I gradually go on to being the mother of two growing kids. So I had to have a specific before-and-after look."

"My dress designer Sureeli Goel was driven up the wall by my demands. See, today the character's look is very important. Not just the heroines, even the heroes devote a lot of time to getting the look right.

"Earlier, I'd constantly have fights about my clothes with Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Now it was Sureeli's turn to get the brunt of my exacting nature. All three designers feel I'm one of the most quarrelsome heroines they've worked with."

Rani chuckles hard, and then sobers down when Sarkar drops in to brief her for the day's shooting. They converse in fluent Bengali and obviously have much to share.

Sighs Rani, "I don't know where all those stories about me squabbling with dada (Sarkar) came from. Probably from people who want to see us fight and cannot bear to find me getting along with my directors.

"Whether it's Anand, who incidentally was in college with me, or dada, I'm the last person to create any problems."

Rani will now finish her solo portions in Sarkar's film and then wait for Abhishek Bachchan to return from his honeymoon in June before shooting with him.

"Almost all of Abhishek's scenes in ˜Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' are with me. So, we'll be shooting together constantly in June. I'm looking forward to that. I'm really happy for Abhishek and Ash. They deserve all the happiness in the world."

What about love in Rani's own life?

"I'm not holding my breath for it. Love isn't something that obeys a timeframe. When it happens, it'll happen. In a way I'm glad I don't have a man in my life. It gives me the chance to focus completely on my work. But if and when it happens, I'm not going say no to love just because I'm busy with my career. No way."

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But if and when it happens, I'm not going say no to love just because I'm busy with my career. No way."

please tell rani i am available.

Bai maybe you can fill the void as she maybe bitter about Abhishek:

Our next review will be SHAKA LAKA BOOM BOOM:

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Bai maybe you can fill the void as she maybe bitter about Abhishek:

Our next review will be SHAKA LAKA BOOM BOOM:

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at least I posted Shakalaka Boom Boom movie on the movie thread before you posted the review .... Rani look sweet in Tara Rum Pum Pum .... I am in love.

Shakalaka Boom Boom

Suneel Darshan's movie ˜Shakalaka Boom Boom' is the story of rivalry between two singers-composers in the music industry. The movie stars Bobby Deol , Upen Patel , Celina Jaitley and Kangana Ranaut.
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Bobby Deol as AJ
AJ is a handsome singer and composer who has achieved success and fame by struggle and hard work. His music career is at an all-time high, and he would do anything in his power to maintain his position at the top spot.

Feel good that Bobby Deol is using AJ my initials

"AJ is a handsome........."
Awww!!!!! that is well known about AJ.

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Feel good that Bobby Deol is using AJ my initials

"AJ is a handsome........."
Awww!!!!! that is well known about AJ.

sounds like we have our own Bollywood star bai !

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sounds like we have our own Bollywood star bai !

Bollywood Reporter not starbai

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Shakalaka Boom Boom' promises to be a departure from Suneel Darshan 's previous movies, which were mostly soppy, mushy dramas. In ˜SBB' Darshan is revamping his style. The movie has a youthful appeal.
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Upen Patel as Reggi
Reggi is a storehouse of talent. He has a natural knack for singing and composing musical melodies. But Reggi's talent is still unrecognized. He yearns to be where AJ is. That is, at the pinnacle of success.
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Celina Jaitley as Sheena
Sheena is a glamourous and ambitious PR professional. She knows well the business strategies that can make or break a star. And she uses her skills and acumen well enough to promote or destroy a man if she wants.
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Kangana Ranaut as Ruhi
Ruhi is a budding singer with enormous talent. Singing is her passion. She adores AJ for what he is, but she loves Reggi for what he can be.
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Storyline

The story of ˜Shakalaka Boom Boom' is set against the international music industry. AJ (Bobby Deol) is the most popular music star in New York. He has a right mix of talent, looks and attitude. AJ considers himself above the cutthroat competition of the music industry.
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But AJ's position is threatened with the arrival of a newcomer Reggi on the music circuit. Reggi is prodigiously talented and lusts for success.
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Helping Reggi realize his dream of reaching the top spot is PR professional Sheena (Celina Jaitley). She uses all her PR skills to create a flourishing career for Reggi. But when the young singer spurns her, Sheena, too, decides to get even with him.
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Whoa! Upen!

Who cares? Just look at him!

And then there is Ruhi (Kangana Ranaut) a promising singer who admires AJ's super success. But her heart has been won over by Reggi.
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As AJ and Reggi lock in the battle of musical supremacy, Sheena and Ruhi become mere pawns in their manipulative game.
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The lives of these four people are connected by music. Music will be their savior and their destroyer.

˜Shakalaka Boom Boom' delves into human relationships. Success, ambition, fame, envy, jealousy, love and betrayal, all are part of the lives of the characters of the movie's story.
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The film's music is composed by Himesh Reshammiya and lyrics are by Sameer. Reshammiya's compositions seem to go well with the theme and mood of ˜Shakalaka Boom Boom'.
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Shakalaka Boom Boom Mp3 Songs

Thaare Vaaste
Namumkin
Dil Lagaayenge
Issi Umeed Pe
Saathiya
Aaj Nahi Toh Kal
Tera Sona Sona Roop
Rukhsat
Shaka Laka Boom Boom Remix
Thaare Vaaste Remix
Medley Remix
Naamumkin Remix
Dil Lagaayenge Remix

Will input songs later: as at present our site is down:
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MUSIC REVIEW OF SHAKALAKA BOOM

By Joginder Tuteja,

In majority of his films, film maker Suneel Darshan has worked with the composer duo of Nadeem Shravan who were undoubtedly the best in the business for most of the 90s and early 2000s. More often than not, the music turned out to be the talking point about his films, even long after they were off the theaters.

Hence when Himesh Reshammiya is roped in by Darshan to provide music for his upcoming film 'Shakalaka Boom Boom' along with lyricist Sameer, one looks forward to what's in store. There are three reasons for that:

a) One expects to hear a different sound altogether
b) One waits to hear if Reshammiya matches up to the brilliance of Nadeem Shravan
c) One wishes that Reshammiya would again give his fans a soundtrack that they would love to sing and dance with

Write your own music review of Shakalaka Boom Boom
After hearing the album, you realize that SLBB comes quite close, if not 100%, on all the three counts.

Now that has to termed as one rocker of a song! Title song 'Shakalaka Boom Boom' starts off with a rap by Earl who is soon joined by Himesh Reshammiya behind the mike. What may come as a surprise is the fact that Reshammiya voice does sound a little different than his trademark style as he settles to medium notes. One of the coolest songs to have arrived this year so far, it is a dance track that is bound to be a chartbuster.

Catchy, rhythmic and urban, 'Shakalaka Boom Boom' is a track that should be a highlight of the film. Akriti Kakkar is the female voice roped in for the song and though she has very sweet vocals, the pace of her part slows down the track that seems to be a little out of place in a thrilling song like this. If only if it was a Reshammiya solo or the female portions too were as vociferous as his, the song may well have been the 'Aashique Ye Meri' [36 China Town] of SLBB.

Remix version of the song arrives later and does quite well for itself again as a funky club track. Watch out for the faint flute sound that comes from a distance; it indeed sounds cool. It would be fun to see if the four lead protagonists - Bobby Deol, Celina Jaitley, Kangana and Upen Patel - appear in yet another music video of the song.

Lively mood continues with 'Thaare Vaaste' which is in the same foot tapping mode as Reshammiya songs from the early years of this century. Rendered by Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan, it belongs to the simple feel-good entertaining variety rather than being intense-sufi, as have most of Reshammiya songs have been in the recent past.

This rhythmic love song keeps moving on along with the beats and though it won't quite set the charts on fire due to its predictable nature, it is that very predictability of being a Bollywood number that makes it a good number to hear and watch. One now waits to see how it is choreographed since it has potential to be noticed if presented well in a nice package.

The remix version of the song is the first track in the album that doesn't work since what it only does is an unnecessary enhancement to the pace with some added beats

In the same musical mould as recently released 'Dil Ne Yeh Na Jaana' [Red] , 'Naamumkin' is a song that deserves to be heard most for Sameer's lyrics than anything else. A song that should come at a crucial juncture of the film, it is a painful number about a man who has lost his love and it has now become unbearable for him to live without her.

A trademark Reshammiya composed and sung number that moves on a slow note and should appear as a part of background score, 'Naamumkin' has a good situational appeal with controlled orchestra enabling the song to move forward. And by the way, around the middle of the song, for some reasons Reshammiya suddenly croons 'Naamumkin' in the same manner as he did for 'Ahista Ahista' [Ahista Ahista] !

The remix that comes for 'Naamumkin' works for it since one can sense a marked difference in arrangements when compared with the original. A track that would make for a good fodder in a club/lounge with great sound system.

On hearing 'Dil Lagaayenge' once, you try giving it a second hearing; and then the third. Reason? Though at the very onset the song doesn't sound anything exceptional, one tries to ascertain if the repeated hearing would bring it closer to being hugely popular. Sadly, even on repeated hearings, there is just a sense of deja vu that comes in.

In the end it is the rhythm factor that gives one some hopes that with foot tapping choreography and snazzy picturisation, this club track may turn out to be a decent watch. Coming together for both the original and remix versions, Himesh Reshammiya and Akriti Kakkar pair up for this song about 'Never say die in love' number that doesn't have legs long enough to take it past the movie run and may just about work well in the film if presented well.

A few years back Viju Shah had come up with a lesser known but a very well composed song called 'Main Bewafa' for Rajiv Rai's 'Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat'. Based on similar style, pace and arrangements comes 'Isi Umeeed Pe' that has a club feel to it, though it moves at a moderate pace. One of the better songs in the album, it surprisingly is just 2 minutes in duration. How one wishes that Shaan would have got a longer version for this song to croon!

Interspersed with English lyrics like 'How Can I Live Without You', 'Saathiya' is another good number to follow which again stands at just around 2 minutes. Carrying a similar feel as 'Isi Umeed Se', this Kunal Ganjawala/Sunidhi Chauhan number hints that probably each of these short numbers may be a part of some stage concert/music competition (going by the film's theme) and may come one after another in quick succession.

Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Shaan and coming close to the style of 'Ye Dil Tumpe Aa Gaya' [Aitraaz] with a dash of oriental rhythm, 'Aaj Nahi To Kal' arrives next and again lasts for just about 90 seconds!

Good rhythm - this is what you exclaim as you shake your neck along with the infectious beats of 'Tera Sona Sona Roop', another duet by Kunal Ganjawala and Sunidhi Chauhan that lasts for a mere 2 minutes. Now that's some real teasing as some of the better tracks in the album have been kept for minimal duration when one wouldn't have minded giving them an extended hearing.

The irony continues with 'Rukhsat', a 75 seconds solo by Shaan that fortunately makes a point even in that short duration. A track that comes easy on ears, just like others short numbers heard before, it may not have any greatness to it but does well when it comes to pure Bollywood entertainment.

To compensate for all the short numbers heard in quick succession, a 'Melody - remix' is incorporated later in the album that features each of them as they appear one after another. A good inclusion in the album that can just be played on in a lounge by the DJ in repeat mode!

The album started off on a very good note with the title song making an instant splash. While 'Thaare Vaaste' did no harm to the album and 'Naamumkin' was a decent hear too, there were some doubts about 'Dil Lagaayenge'. Thankfully the masterstroke of the album came in the form of 5 short tracks lasting 1-2 minutes i.e. 'Isi Umeed Pe', 'Saathiya', 'Aaj Nahi To Kal', 'Tera Sona Sona Roop' and 'Rukhsat' that took the entire listening experience to a different level. One can't help but draw parallels with such back to back short numbers that were once common with Nasir Hussain movies and later experienced in one of the situations for Shahid Kapoor debut flick 'Ishq Vishk'.

Suneel Darshan, Himesh Reshammiya and Sameer have balanced the audience expectations by incorporating a couple of trademark Reshammiya numbers and also bringing on a kind of music that moves away from being conventional. Result is an urban contemporary music that caters to today's generation and has a 'cool' effect to it.

It must have been hard for Suneel Darshan to resist the temptation of having the kind of melodious music that Nadeem Shravan have given to him in the past but then Reshammiya more than makes up for it by emphasizing on sheer rhythm

The movie's story is written by Darshan himself. Its dialogues, however, have been written by Anurag Kashyap.
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Shakalaka Boom Boom review

'Shakalaka Boom Boom' -Fairly enjoyable
By Nikhil Kumar
Film critic, ApunKaChoice.Com

It is good to see director Suneel Darshan slither out of his old skin, shed his old style of making overtly sentimental and soppy movies, and try a new genre in his latest flick ˜Shakalaka Boom Boom'.

˜Shakalaka' has a dose of all those ingredients that will catch the pulse of today's youth. It has looks, style, music, glamour and skin show (thanks to Celina Jaitley). This cocktail makes the movie go Shakalaka in the first half. And when the egos of the film's protagonists collide in the second half, the film goes Boom Boom. Although there are fronts on which the movie falters, overall it remains a fairly enjoyable watch.

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(Bobby Deol) is a singer-composer-dancer at the pinnacle of his career in New York. He hogs the top spot on the music charts.

Reggie (Upen Patel) is the new kid on the block. He is immensely talented, has a natural knack for composing catchy melodies, and has scant respect for AJ's music. On top of it, Reggie is highly ambitious and out to topple AJ from his undisputed top spot.

Ruhi (Kangana Ranaut) is a budding singer who happens to be the lucky girl the two men in the story fall for. She adores AJ, but an indecent proposal from him drives her away from him. Rather, Ruhi falls for the charm of Reggie.

And then there is Sheena (Celina Jaitley), a PR professional with captivating curves and cleavage.

Reggie literally uses Sheena as the first rung on his ladder to fame, uses her contacts to come to the notice of big shots in the music industry, and once his job is done, he conveniently dumps her (God knows why).

The mind games begin when AJ realizes that Reggie can threaten his position in the music industry. Skidding through all the manipulative tricks in the trade of cut-throat competition, ˜Shakalaka Boom Boom' reaches its high note with a predictable duel between the two protagonists. And the better one of the two men wins.

SBB is a better product than Darshan's previous pakaoo films, but the filmmaker's execution still has much room for improvement. The modern look, sleek cinematography, the styling of characters and the catchy music are all right, it is the presentation of the story which is not without some obvious clichés.

The film's plot traverses a very stereotypical path in the most part of the first half. Just before the interval, a slight twist kindles your almost faded interest. From there on, the movie builds on the rivalry between Bobby and Upen. The egos are ruffled, people are manipulated, trust is broken and mind games are played.

Bobby Deol gives a notable performance as a man of inflated ego, intoxicated with success. And for the first time Upen Patel gives something to write about his performance. Upen's arrival infuses some life into the lethargic pace of the film in the first half. Although his acting still leaves much to be desired, the boy has a charm that comes through on the silver screen.

Kangana Ranaut is efficient while Celina Jaitley looks ravishing. There is hardly any chemistry between Bobby and Kangana. On the other hand, Kangana's scenes with Upen are much better.

Himesh Reshammiya's music is the backbone of this film. The singer-composer has slightly strayed away from his usual style in a number of small songs.

To sum it up, ˜Shakalaka Boom Boom' is no great shakes. It is an above average product that provides full timepass entertainment.

Rating: **1/2

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Celina says that she is young and has a lot of time to hone in her acting skills
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SONGS FROM SHAKALAKA BOOM BOOM

1) Aaj Nahi Toh Kal
Singer: Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan

2) Dil Lagaayenge
Singer: Akriti Kakkar, Himesh Reshammiya

3) Dil Lagaayenge Remix
Singer: Akriti Kakkar, Himesh Reshammiyya

4) Issi Umeed Pe
Singer: Shaan

5) Naamumkin Remix
Singer : Himesh Reshammiyya

6) Rukhsat
Singer: Shaan

7) Shaka Laka Boom Boom
Singer: Akriti Kakkar, Himesh Reshammiyya

8) Tera Sona Sona Roop
Singer: Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan

9) Thaare Vaaste
Singer: Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan

10)Thaare Vaaste Remix
Singer : Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan

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VIDEOS OF THE SONGS OF SAHKALAKA BOOM BOOM:

1) Shakalaka Boom Boom

2) Thaare Vaaste My Remastered Video

3) Dil Lagaayenge

4) SAATHIYA:

5) Tera Sona Sona Roop

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OFFICIAL SITE OF SHAKALAKA BOOM BOOM:

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Plot summary for
Namastey London (2007)

Gorgeous and leggy Katrina Kaif appears as Jasmeet or Jazz, the very-British daughter of a very Indian father Manmohan Singh (Rishi Kapoor). With her ability to down several shots of vodka, and conjure up ex-boyfriends and memories of oft had one-night stands, she is adept at scaring away all the good desi boys, her parents try to arrange for her. However when she really gets serious about her thrice-divorced, English boss, Charlie Brown (Clive Standen), Dad gets worried enough to spirit her away to India under the guise of a sight-seeing vacation. Only being a typical desi Dad, he's actually planning to get her married to the first "achha ladka" he can lay his hands on. Thus starts a series of "boy viewings" where we are introduced to men obsessed with Indian Idol, the saas-bahu serials, and over-analysis. Jazz is vastly amused but really starts to feel the pressure when Dad carts them all to his home-town in dear old Punjab, and everyone begins to drown in a surfeit of the two staples of clichéd Punjabidom - desi ghee, and tall glasses of lassi. Enter the son of the household, the local Jat, Arjun. Resplendent in a pink kurta, Arjun not only helps repair Manmohan's stranded car, but is also skilled at serenading Jazz, in full view of her father. His masculinity thus established, he becomes the apple of Manmohan's eye, and Manmohan decides that this particular Neanderthal is just the man for Jazz. Jazz of course, thinks otherwise.

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