B-8 | Friday, February 7, 2020 BOLLYWOOD www.WeeklyVoice.com ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ Is A Jolly Good Show... “Jawaani Jaaneman”; Cast: is Alaya’s irst ilm. Kubbra Sait, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Alaya F; Di- Kumud Mishra and Chunky Pan- rection: Nitin Kakkar; Rating: * dey are impressive. * * & 1/2 (three and a half stars) An asset as far as characterisa- tion goes are the ilm’s dialogues. “Jawaani Jaaneman” turns the Set to woo GenNow audiences, classic coming-of-age drama on the lines mouthed by the protago- its head. Reversing formula, here nists render a contemporary feel is a parent who grows up to ap- to the narrative as well as an en- preciate the values of commit- dearing quality to the characters. ment and responsibility, upon the Well, the movie has its warts. entry of a child in his life. For all its cool quotient, the story- If Saif Ali Khan has been line mostly prefers staying within struggling to reinvent his cool the limits of what’s safe. It picks dude image for a while now, this a few interesting topics as com- self-produced project lets him do mitment and value of love in the so with aplomb. Here, the actor Scene from ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ - Pic grab from trailer new age, and motherhood for an plays out what his trademark lov- once again that the ability to steal prove the fact too. It turns out this context, as it sets up a sweetunwed young woman, but mostly erboy of so many ilms of the past the limelight from among an as- she is the love child he conceived father-daughter dramak. uses these as tools to push for- (think “Dil Chahta Hai”) would sorted cast is an innate talent. nearly two decades ago with a A character-driven plot with ward the story and little else. be, if he was still single and ready The script, however, was al- woman (Tabu) who is a hippie of well-penned roles makes it easy The other letdown is music. to mingle at 49. ways written for Saif Ali Khan, sorts. Even as Jassi is learning to for a credible cast to score. Tabu Bollywood’s newfound reluc- Nitin Kakkar’s new directorial imagined here in a Casanova deal with those facts, Tia throws and Saif are excellent living out tance to churn out quality original effort centres on a father-daugh- mode as Jassi, a spirited prop- a second bouncer. She announces characters that are entertaining music continues to bafle. Like ter equation to create a new-age erty broker in London. Life is an she is pregnant. and yet rooted in realism. Alaya almost every Hindi ilm in re - relationship dramedy that thrives unending party for Jassi, for he “Jawaani Jaaneman” is primar- F. renders a winsome edge to her cent times, “Jawaani Jaaneman” on quirky characters and situa- loves to live it up. Till everything ily meant to work as feel-good happy-go-lucky youngster with a banks on remixed mediocrity for tions. Outstanding among these is goes haywire when the feisty fun ilm that delves into the sub- rebellious streak. The conidence its highlight songs. A solid origi- Tabu’s cameo act. She essays the young Tia (Alaya F.) pops out of ject of generation gap without with which she matches the pres- nal score would deinitely have most maverick movie mom you nowhere in his life, claiming he getting too heavy about it. Kak- ence of seasoned players as Tabu been an advantage. have seen in a while, and proves is her father. Indeed, DNA tests kar’s treatment works well in and Saif belies the fact that this Overall, a jolly good show. Kangana’s Pose In Tiwaris To Make ‘Siachen Warriors’ MUMBAI: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has teamed up with his wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari to bring a ilm Jayalalithaa Biopic about the Indian army, titled “Siachen Warriors”. The movie is based on a true story about the 2016 Siachen avalanche, highlighting the extreme risks that Indian soldiers face in manning the inhospita- Wows Social Media ble terrain at heights of 21,000 feet under extreme weather conditions. “Siachen Warriors” will be directed by Sanjay Shekhar Shetty. Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Ti- wari are co-producing it along with Mahaveer Jain. “With this ilm, I want to give tribute to the heroes of our country. The story of Siachen is inspiring and deines bravery, patriotism and love for the nation. The ilm is a humble ode to our men in uniform who risk their life to keep us safe. We hope that the story reaches out to every individual in the country,” Ni- tesh said. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari also took to her so- cial media to share the news. She wrote: “Blessed that we are able to tell stories of unsung heroes of our beloved India. Proud to be a part of Sanjay Shetty’s dream ilm #SiachenWar- riors (working title). The ilm is written by Piyush MUMBAI: A new still from the da Prasad on Twitter. Gupta and Gautam Ved. upcoming Kangana Ranaut-star- “Madam J. Jayalalithaa was a rer “Thalaivi” deines the ilm’s great dancer & here presenting subject, the late J. Jayalalithaa, as you the look of #KanganaRanaut a dance icon. as #Jayalalithaa from #Thalaivi,” Waheeda Rehman Turns 82 “Thalaivi” is a biopic of Jaya- Prasad tweeted. NEW DELHI: Iconic Bolly- lalithaa, who was a ilmstar and Showering love upon Kangana wood actress Waheeda Rehman renowned dancer before she over the new still, a Twitter user turned 82 on Monday, and fans forayed politics, and went onto wrote: “Unbelievable transfor- and industry colleagues wished become Chief Minister of Tamil mation.” Another user comment- her on social media all through Nadu. In the new still, Kangana ed: “Queen.” the day. is seen in a Bharatanatyam pose. “Thalaivi” also features Arvind Veteran singer Anup Jalota The photograph was shared by Swami, and the ilm is directed greeted the legendary actress on the ilm’s creative producer Brin- by Vijay. her birthday and wrote: “Many Happy Returns of the day to the Most Graceful and Elegant of the Parakh Madan Back On TV entire Hindi Film Industry #Wa- MUMBAI: Actress Parakh and nothing was diagnosed. So I heedaRehman. May God main- Madan, known for featuring in suffered in the dark without any tains your Beautiful Smile and shows like “Bade Achhe Lagte hope, without any solution,” she bless you with Great Health.” Hain” and “Kalash Ek Vish- said. Actor Randeep Hooda wrote: “ waas”, will return to the small “But now I have recovered. A rocking birthday to #Waheed- screen with a new TV show titled Medical support, prayers and aRehman ji .. by far my favourite heeda ji is grace of God to Film live healthy life.” “Qurbaan Hua”. blessings from family and friends got know of her love for the wild World. She worked for Indian Another fan wrote: “Happy “I was suffering from a condi- have helped. I am back to work .. here’s wishing for a wildlife Culture and Customs. Guide is birthday to #WaheedaRehman ji tion which in medical terms is now. I have done a couple of good photography safari with her is my favorite movie. Her dance wishing her long life good health, called FUO (Fever of Unknown shows and I want to do something someone listening.” on” Mose Chal kiye jaye Sanya #randeephuda sir your offer for Origin). For two years, I under- powerful and strong as the last A fan posted: “#WaheedaR- Beiman “ was amazing. HAPPY wildlife Photography safari is went every possible test and scan, ones,” she added. ehman My favorite actress, Wa- Birthday dear Waheeda ji. Long welcome she will deinitely enjoy it.”“Happy birthday Waheeda ji! Many more happy returns of the day! You are my mom’s most fa- vourite actress!” gushed a user. Born on February 3 1938, in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, Rehman started her career with the 1955 Telugu ilm, “Rojulu Marayi”. Her debut as a Bolly- wood heroine happened a year later in “CID”, starring Dev Anand. The ilm was produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Raj Khosla. The ilm’s music, com- posed by OP Nayyar, continues to be popular till date. Rehman’s notable perfor- mances in Bollywood include “Pyaasa” (1957), “Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Kala Bazar (1960), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), “Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam (1962), Bees Saal Baad (1962), “Guide” (1965), “Teesri Kasam” (1966), “Ram Aur Shyam” (1967), “Neel Kamal” (1968), “Baazi” (1968), “Khamoshi” (1969), “Prem Puja- ri” (1970), “Reshma Aur Shera” (1971), “Adalat” (1976), “Kabhi Kabhie” (1976) and “Trishul” (1978).