'Malang'- Wanton Mush and Gritty Mayhem
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B-12 | Friday, February 14, 2020 AUTO www.WeeklyVoice.com ‘Malang’- Wanton Mush And Gritty Mayhem “Malang”; Cast: Anil Kapoor, While the suspense builds up is clearly Aditya’s attempt at an Aditya Roy Kapoor, Disha Pa- with brutal urgency in the pre- image makeover and, although tani, Kunal Kemmu; Direction: sentday track, the lashback pic- imagined with over-the-top ab- Mohit Suri; Rating: * * * (three ture that moves parallely is one ofsurdity, the actor does a ine job stars) sunny romance. portraying Advait. For Disha Pa- The lashbacks are soaked in tani, this is her strongest role yet, By Vinayak Chakravorty the sun and sands of Goa, and and she is impressive in the way they usher Disha Patani into the she retains the allure about her “Malang” must be the most picture as Sara. Vikas Sivara- character. stylishly executed Bollywood man’s camera virtually lays out Few in Bollywood relish por- thriller in a while, also the most a pretty pamphlet in motion for traying grey shades as Anil twisted. It is really an old-school Goa Tourism as Advait and Sara Kapoor. In “Malang”, he -is un revenge thriller that manages a paint the club circuit red. The apologetically wicked, executing few clever spins despite an over- ilm also gives leeting peek intovillainy with wry humour. all adherence to loud masala. Goa’s psychedelic drug scene For Kunal Kemmu, this is his Mohit Suri’s “Malang” is a Mohit Suri’s storytelling gets most remarkable act since his wanton play of oomph and ma- able aid from Devendra Murdesh- child artist performance in 1998’s chismo, mush and mayhem, mel- Scene from ‘Malang’ war’s editing. Over the years, an“Zakhm” -- which says a lot ody and melodrama, anchored by important aspect of any Mohit about how underutilised the actor a very ilmi tale of revenge. The of retribution it opens up for the ing up an encounter specialist cop Suri ilm has been the soundtrack.has remained over the years. ilm teams a hero who’s beefed hero. If that core idea sounds named Agashe (Anil Kapoor) to This time, Suri has used ive Like most of Mohit Suri’s up in search of a saleable image cliched, Aniruddha Guha’s inform the police of his intention composers for ive songs. But theprotagonists over the years, the with a heroine who doesn’t have screenplay maintains suspense to unleash a series of killings be- music of “Malang” hardly con- characters of “Malang” are all to try too hard to look sexy. The by opting for a parallel narrativefore the night ends. tributes to the ilm. temperamentally quirky and mor- element of unpredictability is structure while unfolding what Soon, it becomes clear that Ad- Aditya Roy Kapur is either ally lexible. From “Zeher” and buoyed by a set of key characters lead to violent revenge in a -lashvait is targeting only policemen. in beach mode (when he is frol- “Kalyug” to “Crook”, “Murder who have a deeper layer beyond back track, and how it is executed It is upto Agashe and the seem- icking with Disha Patani in or 2” and “Ek Villain”, you have what they seem to be. in the presentday sequences. ingly idealistic cop Michael Ro- around the Goan party circuit) seen this patented worship of “Malang” is about a romance The story takes off on a Christ- driguez (Kunal Kemmu) to ind or in the beefcake mode (when immoral swag once too often by that has been messed up by the mas eve, with a mysterious man, out why, and also nab the killer he is gunning for vengeance in now. “Malang” only gives a new bad guys, and the evident scope Advait (Aditya Roy Kapur), call- before it is too late. a red hoodie). The action avatar twisted push to the idea. Kartik Excited About Kriti Begins Second Schedule Of ‘Mimi’ MUMBAI: Actress Kriti Sanon His First Action Movie is currenty in Jaipur for the shoot of the second schedule of her up- coming ilm “Mimi”. Sharing a picture from the sets, Kriti took to Instagram and wrote: “When everyone is happy being on set!! Second schedule of ‘Mimi’.” In the image, Kriti can be seen sharing smiles with her co-stars Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Pahwa and Supriya Pathak. Directed by Laxman Utekar, “Mimi” is a remake of Samroud- hhi Porey’s National Award- winning Marathi ilm “Mala Aai Vhhaychy!” (2011). In the movie, MUMBAI: Actor Kartik Aary- of his next ilm and can’t wait Kriti will be seen essaying the an has shown his romantic side to start work on my irst action role of a young surrogate mother. and comic skills in various Bol- movie,” he added. Giving more details about the ule as its got most of the key the ilm excluding a song that will lywood ilms. Now, the audience The director added: “In the second schedule, Kriti said: “I’m scenes of the ilm.. It is a longbe done later.” For the ilm, Kriti will get to see his action avatar ininitial stages of the script itself I very very excited for this sched- schedule and we’ll be completing has even put on 15 kilos. a ilm to be helmed by “Tanhaji:knew Kartik would it the charac- The Unsung Warrior” director ter well and I am glad to have him Om Raut. on board.” The remaining cast is Abhay Thrilled With Esha’s Book Venture The action thriller in 3D backed yet to be inalised. by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, With this mega budget action MUMBAI: Actor Abhay Deol a new mother can be an excit- “One day, when one of her baby will be shot in India and abroad. ilm, Bhushan will reunite with is proud of his ‘baby sis’ Esha ing yet overwhelming time. No girls was throwing a tantrum, “I’ve been keen to do an out Kartik after “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Deol Takhtani, who has turned an matter how prepared you are, Esha decided to come up with a and out action ilm since a while, Sweety”, “Pati Patni Aur Woh”author with her irst book “Amma there will always be many con- plan, one that would ensure her and Bhushan sir knew about it. I and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2”. Mia!” fusing moments, opinions and a child eats right and is happy in recently watched ‘Tanhaji...’ and Bhushan and T-Series will team Abhay took to Instagram to whole lot of drama! And just like the process! And thus began her was completely blown away by up with Om Raut & Retrophiles congratulate Esha and inform any other new mom, Esha Deol adventures in motherhood. With not only the spectacular visuals Pvt Ltd to produce the thriller. booklovers about her new book.Takhtani was faced with many the help of her cook, nurse and but also the narrative style. Om Bhushan said: “It’s been a long Sharing a photo of the book’s such questions soon after the some of the best paediatricians Raut’s vision when it comes to successful association with Kar- cover, he wrote: “My baby sisbirth of her two daughters-Rad- in Mumbai, she set off on a jour- action storytelling using 3D is tik right from SKTKS, PPAW and just wrote her own book for new hya and Miraya.” ney to document her experiences unparalleled,” said Kartik. now ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’. Kartik mothers and their babies! So Talking about what inspired in motherhood in the hope that it “I’m super excited to be a part its his role to a T.” proud @imeshadeol “Becoming Esha to pen a book, Abhay shared: would help other mothers too. Mallika Shares Fitness Secret MUMBAI: Few in Bollywood can really strong mentally. You can deal with match Mallika Sherawat’s oomph, and anything. I keep travelling a lot and I looking at the “Murder” girl after alldon’t like long lights. So, whenever I these years, you realize age is just a am taking a long light like 10 hours, I number! The secret to that enviableget very stressed. And I have realised Iy- body, Mallika reveals, is a healthy dietengar Yoga really helps me. Also, it has and Iyengar Yoga. The B-Town hottiehelped me with my food cravings.” has been regularly sharing her Iyeangar Mallika says: “Today there is one form Yoga photos and videos on Instagram for of yoga which I call the fashion yoga. a while now. They play loud music and do yoga. That “It’s been ive to six years that I have is not the real practice.You should not do been doing Iyengar Yoga. I love it be- yoga with loud music and mirrors.” cause it is based on alignment of the Mallika is also serious about a healthy body and is very good for your mentaldiet, which normally comprises home- health, too. It is like meditation, it is a cooked food. “I was always a vegetarian great stress reliever and promotes posi- and for the last 10 years, I am a vegan. I tive inlow, which I really enjoy. That’s don’t even take dairy products. I eat a lot the main reason I do Iyengar yoga. The of fresh fruits, vegetables, green juices physical beneits are secondary,” said the and nuts. I prefer nuts for snacks. I strict- 43-year-old actress. ly avoid gluten. People think wheat is On the beneits of Iyenger Yoga, she very healthy but it is not. Gluten is very added: “I feel really calm, it makes you acidic for the body.”.