Two decades back Nari Hira besides managing his popular Publications like ‘Stardust’, ‘Showtime’ and ‘Society’ for Magna Publications, also tried his hands at making series of Video films. Those days, the video films did a very good business, as VCR/VCP s had just entered the market. All that the makers needed to make were Video cassettes and with their own films they gave break to many aspiring actors, who were at that time struggling to enter Bollywood. It was almost like giving a screen test.
Magna arranged all their preview shows for press at the Blaze mini theatre, housed in a lane opposite Regal cinema. Some of the stars of Video films especially from Nari-Hira productions were Aditya Panscholi, Neeta Puri and Jeet Upendra, who later joined Bollywood. And, how can one forget Urmila Matondkar, who as a teenage-collegian got her first break as a heroine in a Nari-Nira’s video film that was directed by Uday Shankar Pani. At that time, Urmila had just taken admission in Ruparel College, Mumbai.
Now, after two decades, Nari-Hira is back into film-making business with his latest released film ‘Bhram’ directed by Pawan Kaul. ‘Bhram’ too reminds us of his typical video films of yesteryears, with the theme of spicy journalism to spark controversies besides holding on to a murder mystery. But, ‘Bhram’ takes you around to show the realities in today’s fashion world, the lifestyle of models, designers and also an investment banker.
‘Bhram’ is an action packed thriller with suspense, which need not be revealed here. But, we were all used to the flashbacks with the camera taking you to some hill station like Manali, where two friends try to investigate the murder mystery. But, after watching the mega creation with special effects of ‘Race’, the action film lovers may be wanting more. However, one good point about ‘Bhram’ is that it does not deviate from its script and offers only what it promised. .
‘Bhram’ presents Dev( Milind Soman) playing an investment banker and Simone Singh, as his wife. Shantanu ( Dino Morea) plays Dev’s brother and Chetan Hansraj is Shantanu’s friend. Then enters a model Sheetal Menon into this family and the controversy begins, the moment she interacts with Dev for the first time.. Director Pawan kaul handles the screenplay well with his sincerity towards each and every scene and that’s how ‘Bhram’ offers you an action thriller with a difference. But, the dialogues are bad and vulgar, almost copied from Hollywood movies and no special effort to write the same. The music too does not match with the theme.
The overall film is just a well presented script by the director. The performances from the main cast are just ordinary.. Each actor has his or her own limitations, as except for Simone Singh and Deepshika , no other artistes have given their best. All that is presentable are costumes, , fashions and glamour. But, that’s not enough to make a hit film. The cinematography is good. The film’s publicity wasn’t enough to reach to the people. After all, it was a film made by people who are behind ‘Stardust’ awards. This is where, we call it a budget film or a typical video film of 80s. So, those who love to watch such simple action thriller Hollywood films on their television screens , may like this film, for its sincere presentation. ( ***)
Magna arranged all their preview shows for press at the Blaze mini theatre, housed in a lane opposite Regal cinema. Some of the stars of Video films especially from Nari-Hira productions were Aditya Panscholi, Neeta Puri and Jeet Upendra, who later joined Bollywood. And, how can one forget Urmila Matondkar, who as a teenage-collegian got her first break as a heroine in a Nari-Nira’s video film that was directed by Uday Shankar Pani. At that time, Urmila had just taken admission in Ruparel College, Mumbai.
Now, after two decades, Nari-Hira is back into film-making business with his latest released film ‘Bhram’ directed by Pawan Kaul. ‘Bhram’ too reminds us of his typical video films of yesteryears, with the theme of spicy journalism to spark controversies besides holding on to a murder mystery. But, ‘Bhram’ takes you around to show the realities in today’s fashion world, the lifestyle of models, designers and also an investment banker.
‘Bhram’ is an action packed thriller with suspense, which need not be revealed here. But, we were all used to the flashbacks with the camera taking you to some hill station like Manali, where two friends try to investigate the murder mystery. But, after watching the mega creation with special effects of ‘Race’, the action film lovers may be wanting more. However, one good point about ‘Bhram’ is that it does not deviate from its script and offers only what it promised. .
‘Bhram’ presents Dev( Milind Soman) playing an investment banker and Simone Singh, as his wife. Shantanu ( Dino Morea) plays Dev’s brother and Chetan Hansraj is Shantanu’s friend. Then enters a model Sheetal Menon into this family and the controversy begins, the moment she interacts with Dev for the first time.. Director Pawan kaul handles the screenplay well with his sincerity towards each and every scene and that’s how ‘Bhram’ offers you an action thriller with a difference. But, the dialogues are bad and vulgar, almost copied from Hollywood movies and no special effort to write the same. The music too does not match with the theme.
The overall film is just a well presented script by the director. The performances from the main cast are just ordinary.. Each actor has his or her own limitations, as except for Simone Singh and Deepshika , no other artistes have given their best. All that is presentable are costumes, , fashions and glamour. But, that’s not enough to make a hit film. The cinematography is good. The film’s publicity wasn’t enough to reach to the people. After all, it was a film made by people who are behind ‘Stardust’ awards. This is where, we call it a budget film or a typical video film of 80s. So, those who love to watch such simple action thriller Hollywood films on their television screens , may like this film, for its sincere presentation. ( ***)
