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Ali Zafar new movie London Paris New York Movie Review
Veena Malik to be Seen in a Bollywood Film AGAIN with Ashmit Patel
Ali Zafar’s LPNY Cleared by Censor Board, Now in Cinemas
The Sketches featuring Akber Khamiso Khan (Folk Project Pictures)

Ali Zafar new movie London Paris New York Movie Review

Posted: 03 Mar 2012 02:35 AM PST

London Paris New York Movie Review

After striking his charm in movies like Tere Bin Laden (TBL) and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan ( Read MBKD Movie Review Here), the Pakistani heart-throb and now the up-and-coming star of Bollywood, Ali Zafar is back with a third film under his belt – London Paris New York (LPNY). Lets start with “London Paris New York Movie Review“.

It is a romantic-comedy film that has been written and directed by the debutante Anu Menon. The movie stars Ali Zafar as Nikhil Chopra and Aditi Rao, who has worked in films like Delhi 6 and Rockstar, as Lalitha.

LPNY tells the story of Nikhil – a wealthy boy, whose life, in his opinion, doesn't cease to exist. So, to kill his exhausting boredom and to get freedom, he decides to move up to London and pursue his studies in film-making there. Accidently, Nikhil ends up meeting Lalitha, a sweet energetic girl hailing from a middle-class Indian family who has come to study politics with full scholarship.
Their friendship, which actually began with uncertainty in London, unfolds with passion in Paris, and eventually into a mature love in New York. The film basically revolves around the lives of Nikhil and Lalitha whose life changes drastically over the eight years span in the extravagant backdrops of London, Paris, and New York.

The film, as mentioned in LPNY's official facebook page, is displayed in three chapters:

London; where the young Nikhil and Lalitha spend their first day together, roaming and enjoying the beautiful city of London.
Paris; at this stage their friendship takes a u-turn and passion comes into the play.
And finally, New York; where the couple's love turns into a mature love.

As far as the storytelling goes, Anu Menon looks good only on paper. For the direction, she needs a pat on her back for terrific work. Unfortunately, when it comes to the writing department, she lacks clarity. I wouldn't mind calling her work in London Paris New York as a writer terribly bland. She definitely needs to brush up her skills as a writer.

As a matter of fact, the script is so weak that I don't think it has given any chance for the bright and talented Ali Zafar and Aditi Rao to show what they are really capable of. However, Ali Zafar and Aditi Rao Hydari have shown good chemistry working with each other in LPNY. They look a perfect match on screen. Characteristically, Ali, who was seen as Luv Agnihotri in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, is seen in a different role altogether – which is somewhat refreshing. Ali's partner, Aditi puts up a decent performance on her part as Lalitha.

To sum up, the only reason why you would want to watch London Paris New York is because of Ali Zafar – the man has not only shined as an actor but also as an effortless music-director and singer. Surprisingly, there is one more guy who deserves a round of applause, and that man is Sameer Arya – the creative mind who brings out the best possible shots from the luscious locales of London, Paris, and New York.

Do yourself a favor, start touring London Paris New York with the deadly combo of Ali Zafar and Sameer Arya!

Movie Rating: 3/5

Veena Malik to be Seen in a Bollywood Film AGAIN with Ashmit Patel

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 06:37 AM PST

By Sidrah Zaheer

Veena Malik has gotten herself a new film to work on this time with none other than her headline making partner, Ashmit Patel. The controversial actress will start working on the new Bollywood film, called Supermodel, produced by Navin Batra. The film is about fashion, suspense, glamour and mystery and has been shot in Fiji Island. It is expected to be released in the next few months.

About her new film, Veena Malik said:

"I’m very excited for this project! People always wanted to see me and Ashmit on the big screen together and finally it happened."

Audiences have already been tired by the drama of both of these actors while on "Big Boss Season 4". Their pairing on-screen again is an old-clichéd appearance.

Ali Zafar’s LPNY Cleared by Censor Board, Now in Cinemas

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 06:34 AM PST

By Sidrah Zaheer

Recently, the Censor Board cleared Ali Zafar's new film offering with a U/A (Under Adult Supervision) certificate considering some of the adult content in it. Earlier it was being thought that it might get an Adult certificate which has cut off the younger demographics, but now the film could be seen by the ones it is being targeted it.

According to the CEO of Fox Star Studios India, Vijay Singh:

"The U/A certificate shows that the Censor Board has been progressive in its attitude. London Paris New York was never targetted at an adult audience but a younger age group. The film has been given a contemporary treatment keeping them in mind. It’s a sincere attempt to bring something different to the romantic comedy palette."

The news is most of relief to the film's producer, Goldie Behl, who said:

"The board has been kind in passing certain content in the film. It was an integral part of the plot as it conveyed the thoughts of today’s youth. I am glad that a creative and modern genre is being accepted."

The film got released just yesterday, March 2. Ali Zafar said:

"The film defies stereotypes and dares to be different."

Now only the audiences' reaction would show how much the film is as what Ali Zafar had said.

The Sketches featuring Akber Khamiso Khan (Folk Project Pictures)

Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:37 AM PST

By Ata ur Rehman S.

The Sketches featuring with Folk musician Akber Khamiso Khan (Folk Project Pictures)

The Sketches collaborate with talented folk musician of Sindh, Akber Khamiso Khan, for their upcoming music video ‘Raano’. Khamiso Khan is a known player of Alghoza, a very melodious folk instrument, that is used in the new song “Raano”.

“Raano” is supposed to be the continual part of the Band’s previous Video Song “Raat – Mooamal Rano“. View some pictures from the video shoot: