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The Song Of Scorpions Review: Meticulously Crafted Film Employs Irrfan Khan's Phenomenal Skills

Image was shared on Twitter. (courtesy: 92movies4u) Cast: Irrfan Khan, Golshifteh Farahani, Waheeda Rehman and Shashank Arora Director: Anup Singh Rating: Four stars (out of 5) When the poison of obsession seeps into the human soul, the antidote is often worse than the venom. In The Song of Scorpions, a tale of betrayal and vengeance couched in a dark love story, writer-director Anup Singh (a…

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The Darjeeling Limited (2007, Wes Anderson)

09/12/2024

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The Namesake (2006)

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The Lunchbox (Ritesh Batra  - 2013)

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The Namesake, 2006 (dir. Mira Nair)

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Piku / पीकू (2015), dir. Shoojit Sircar.

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According to my letterboxd, I have seen exactly 600 films. And in my two decades of existence, I forayed into the world of Vishal Bhardwaj only 2 weeks ago. Within those two weeks I watched Muqbool and Haider. While Maqbool is a masterclass in performance, by literally every single character, Haider is storytelling at its finest.

The mehnat poured into this adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet is so palpable to the viewer. Performances are always top notch in a Vishal Bhardwaj film, of course, if it's a Vishal Bhardwaj film, nothing short of top notch would suffice. The grip this 2 hours 30 minutes saga had on me. When there is absolutely no confusion on part of the maker as to what they're after, that belief and clarity permeates through the screen, drawing you in.

A story so potent, backed with the utmost conviction of all the actors and the brilliance of Bharadwaj saab is bound to leave its taste in your mouth for days afterwards. Also, the reason this adaption is so flawless क्योंकि विशाल जी नें कहानी की नब्ज़ को इतनी बखूबी पकङ कर परखा है, समझा है, that there was so confusion in how it would fit the Indian context.

In conclusion, nothing can beat Irrfan sir's cameo as Roohdaar.

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The Song of Scorpions (Irrfan's last film) is finally releasing in India on the 28th and i cannot wait for y'all to see the absolutely tragic/unhinged masterpiece that this film is

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"in life, every person is looking for something or the other. someone is looking for a name. someone is looking for a destination. and someone is looking for money, wealth" - Sahir Khan

in a small Indian village, Billu (Irrfan Khan) is a struggling barber who lives a simple life with his wife Bindiya (Lara Dutta) and two children. his fortunes change when the villagers learn that a famous Bollywood superstar, Sahir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), is coming to town for a movie shoot. Billu’s past connection with Sahir sparks curiosity, scepticism, and expectations among the villagers, leading to moments of reflection on friendship, fame, and identity.

read my review below (may contain spoilers):

rewatched December 25, 2019 on netflix

Billu is not a typical Bollywood movie filled with glamour and larger-than-life characters. instead, it tells a simple and grounded story about a poor barber in a rural village. watching this movie, I feel connected to its theme of lost friendships and the pressures of people’s expectations. it feels closer to reality, especially compared to most Bollywood movies that focus on extravagant lifestyles. the protagonist, Billu, is an ordinary villager. his struggles and humility make him relatable. the glamour, however, comes from the supporting character, Shah Rukh Khan’s Sahir Khan, a movie superstar. this contrast between Billu’s modest life and Sahir’s stardom is one of the things I love about this movie. it feels so real, like a story you could hear in any small town. when I first watched this movie, I was at college. I didn’t know much about Irrfan Khan back then. some people might recognise him from Life of Pi or The Amazing Spider-Man, but for me, this movie introduced his brilliance. his performance left a huge impression on me, so much so that I felt he outshone even Shah Rukh Khan, who is one of the biggest names in Bollywood. Irrfan’s portrayal of Billu made me an instant fan.

every time I rewatch this movie, I end up crying. the emotions in Billu are so powerful. it’s a story of lost friendship and how society’s scepticism and expectations can weigh down an individual. the dialogues and scenes feel raw and heartfelt. I think it’s impossible to watch this movie without feeling moved by Billu’s struggles and his quiet dignity. for me, this movie is about finding value in simple life. it’s emotional without being too melodramatic. it also shows how fame can both connect and distance people. I feel frustrated by how the villagers treat and take advantage of Billu, but I also love how the movie resolves these conflicts. in the end, Billu is a beautiful story about friendship, hope, and identity. it’s one of my favourite movies, and I have watched it so many times. it’s a gem that stands out for its simplicity and emotional depth.

my final verdict: I totally loved it!!

maturity rating: 13+ genre: drama, comedy duration: 2h 20m (140mins) country: India language: Hindi screenplay: C.G. Rajendra Babu, Priyadarshan major cast: Irrfan Khan, Lara Dutta, Shah Rukh Khan, Om Puri

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Babil Khan’s 'Log Out' Premieres At Florence Indian Film Festival, Honoring Irrfan Khan’s Legacy 10 Years After 'Qissa' | Movies News

The legendary late actor Irrfan Khan, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Indian cinema, continues to inspire audiences around the globe. His work has not only shaped Indian film history but also brought international acclaim to the nation. On December 7, 2014, Irrfan attended the 14th River to River Indian Film Festival in Florence, Italy, as a guest of honor. The festival…

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Reviewing films: "The Lunchbox" (2013) dir. Ritesh Batra

Letterboxd: @librafang. 4.5/5 ✩

A Bollywood film rid of any crazy nationalism, blatant sexism, romanticisation of any form of abuse against women, and entirely constructed with long takes of Irrfan Khan's genius charm and Nimrat Kaur's perfectly depicted melancholy. I was encapsulated within the film's narrative as soon as the first establishing scenes played out, a warm and fuzzy nostalgic feeling present for a world I've never been to, but I've shared enough similarities...

The use of editing in the film to portray just how alike Ila and Saajan are is meticulous, but it's not alikeness within their two personas, it's alikeness within the places they are in their life and exactly what they're looking for. This is the first romance film I have seen where the main characters are completely different and distinctive within their ideas and upbringings, within what they have experienced in their lives, and yet they are in the same place at the same time. The way the friendship between Saajan and Shaikh grows on you and on characters themselves within the film, it was the perfect side dynamic to pair with Ila and Saajan. The romantic notion surrounding the idea of taking the wrong train that ends up taking you to the right station is a sentiment I have always held yet never had the courage to put into words. This film has left me with so much to say and yet, no desire to say it because it's like an unspoken agreement... Only I and the film know exactly how we feel.

What stops this film from getting 5/5 is the ending... A genius part from Batra, but not enough for me. To build up an entire film full of intricate editing, perfect use of sound, playing on the entire construction of hope and new beginnings, and then to completely end it on a note full of uncertainty and void of confirmation? Brilliant, but cruel in so many ways.

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15 Best Irrfan Khan Movie Performances

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The Darjeeling Limited (2007, Wes Anderson)

26/02/2024

The Darjeeling Limited is a 2007 film directed by Wes Anderson, written by Anderson himself together with Roman Coppola and actor Jason Schwartzman.

The film, preceded by the short film Hotel Chevalier, with which it was distributed, was presented in competition at the 64th Venice International Film Festival. The film is a comedy with dramatic overtones, set in India mainly in the Rajasthan region, starring the three Whitman brothers, Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman).

Many scenes in the film - including the Himalayan ones - were not shot in Darjeeling area. The filming locations are practically all located in the state of Rajasthan, in the towns of Jodhpur and Udaipur.

On the other hand, there is a tourist train, the "Toy Train", which passes through Darjeeling, administered by the Darjeeling Himalayan company.

There are four characters in the film who only appear in cameos: Bill Murray, Irrfan Khan, Natalie Portman and Camilla Rutherford. In the cameo in which Bill Murray appears, he is seen chasing the train, which is leaving without being able to reach him, like the brothers do. A mystery is linked to his character: is he the ghost of the deceased father of the three or is it someone else?

Towards the end of the film there is a cameo in which Natalie Portman appears for about 8 seconds, while the camera moves from one carriage of the train to another. She finds herself in a yellow room identical to the one in the Hotel Chevalier from the prequel.

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9 Years of Piku (08/05/2015) Piku is a 2015 comedy-drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by N.P. Singh, Ronnie Lahiri, and Sneha Rajani. It stars Deepika Padukone as the titular protagonist, Amitabh Bachchan, and Irrfan, with Moushumi Chatterjee and Jisshu Sengupta portraying supporting roles. It tells the story of the short-tempered Piku Banerjee (Padukone), her grumpy, aging father Bhashkor (Bachchan) and Rana Chaudhary (Khan), who is stuck between the father-daughter duo, as they embark on a journey from Delhi to Kolkata. The story and screenplay was written by Juhi Chaturvedi. Piku was released on 8 May 2015. It garnered widespread critical acclaim upon release. Critics praised the screenplay, performances, humor and overall simplicity. It also emerged as a commercial success worldwide.

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The Namesake, 2006 (dir. Mira Nair)