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Post by jabimetbollywood on Jan 14, 2016 1:44:59 GMT
My opinion, today, is that Bajirao's and Mastani's Real Problem in this film, was that neither Ranveer nor Dehpika can match Priyanka as an actor. When SLB extracted her best performance, she was going to take the film for her character, no matter which character she played! He'd have had to tone her down to prevent that. Tomorrow I might have a different opinion. Dancelover, also feeling it about time that PC was matched with Aamir Khan, or Irrfan, or N. Siddique. She was amazing, but I think Deepika was amazing also. She just had a very different type of character, less open and arguably less sympathetic. I think all three leads gave their most brilliant performances to date. |
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Post by lydia on Jan 14, 2016 3:40:26 GMT
My opinion, today, is that Bajirao's and Mastani's Real Problem in this film, was that neither Ranveer nor Dehpika can match Priyanka as an actor. When SLB extracted her best performance, she was going to take the film for her character, no matter which character she played! He'd have had to tone her down to prevent that. Tomorrow I might have a different opinion. Dancelover, also feeling it about time that PC was matched with Aamir Khan, or Irrfan, or N. Siddique. She was amazing, but I think Deepika was amazing also. She just had a very different type of character, less open and arguably less sympathetic. I think all three leads gave their most brilliant performances to date. Yes, I think Priyanka had the most sympathetic and some would say - earthy part. Kashi was wronged yet empathetic and tolerant. (the underdog in that relationship) She had a sunny disposition, but was highly moral and strong in her convictions. We had the advantage of seeing her lighter (playful) side which wasn't the case with Mastani who was (as some have suggested) 'blinkered' and rather grim. Kashi was shown in a physical sex scene while Mastani was all songs, eyes and grandiose dialogues (which subtitle dependent folk miss). |
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Post by emily on Jan 14, 2016 3:53:22 GMT
Can we talk about SLB's incredible soundtrack to this film? Stunning work all around. I can't nail down a favorite song.
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Post by lydia on Jan 14, 2016 3:55:26 GMT
Once the dagger became hers she was committed and he knew it too. When Kashi noticed the dagger was missing, Bajirao was very cagey (especially after she had said how wonderful it was for her - being his one love). I have a clear memory of Bajirao saying something like, "It would have been nice to know that's what I was doing" to Mastani regarding the dagger meaning they were married. And right after that is the "Kabool, kabool, kabool" scene, which I think marks the point at which he believed they were married, although Mastani had believed it from the gifting of the dagger. Any man would be cagey to his wife about giving a gift to another (beautiful) woman. He didn't have to think it was a marriage vow to think Kashi wouldn't be thrilled by it. It was more than a gift and he knew it by the time he returned - it was a 'wedding ring.' Why would Kabool (being a Muslim acceptance) resonate more with him than the custom of giving a dagger? If as you say, he didn't know what the dagger meant then maybe the Kabool scene - irrespective of religion, is the acknowledgement of her commitment and understanding of the circumstances she would face. (is it the scene where she goes to him at night to give him paan - and probably much more that SLB doesn't want us to see.) |
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Post by lydia on Jan 14, 2016 4:00:55 GMT
Can we talk about SLB's incredible soundtrack to this film? Stunning work all around. I can't nail down a favorite song. What I like about it is that every song has a purpose for it's placement IMO - related to and justified by the narrative. Even though some argue that Pinga and Malhari aren't suitable, these are my favs and obviously the biggest crowd-pleasers. SLB knew what he was doing. |
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Post by muska on Jan 14, 2016 4:46:19 GMT
Can we talk about SLB's incredible soundtrack to this film? Stunning work all around. I can't nail down a favorite song. The soundtrack is so beautiful! Aayat is definitely my favorite song out of the bunch followed by Deewani Mastani and Mohe Rang Do Laal. |
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Post by dancelover on Jan 14, 2016 15:58:32 GMT
The Maharatas ruled over Moslems as well as Hindus (hopefully as well!). Therefore the Peshwa needed to know Moslem customs, including wedding customs. The dagger seems to have been a local (tribal?) thing. Mastani might have guessed that he wouldn't know what it meant to her. Dancelover I have a clear memory of Bajirao saying something like, "It would have been nice to know that's what I was doing" to Mastani regarding the dagger meaning they were married. And right after that is the "Kabool, kabool, kabool" scene, which I think marks the point at which he believed they were married, although Mastani had believed it from the gifting of the dagger. [snip - d] It was more than a gift and he knew it by the time he returned - it was a 'wedding ring.' Why would Kabool (being a Muslim acceptance) resonate more with him than the custom of giving a dagger? If as you say, he didn't know what the dagger meant then maybe the Kabool scene - irrespective of religion, is the acknowledgement of her commitment and understanding of the circumstances she would face. (is it the scene where she goes to him at night to give him paan - and probably much more that SLB doesn't want us to see.) |
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Post by lydia on Jan 15, 2016 7:24:13 GMT
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Post by dancelover on Jan 22, 2016 17:22:57 GMT
Bajirao Mastani receipts by week, from Box Office India, in crore.
1 - 84.36
2 - 55.19
3 - 28.35
4 -- 9.43
5 -- 4.75 = best of 2015 (ahead of Bajrangi Bhaijaan!)
total 182, prediction about 2 more will = 184 (behind BB & Prem Ratan)
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Post by dancelover on Feb 1, 2016 16:38:21 GMT
Box Office India's final report:
Bajirao Mastani will earn about 183 crore in India; 9th highest ever.
Its "share" (profit) will be 85 crore; 12th highest ever.
It has done more business than Yeh Javaani Hai Devaani, Happy New Year, and Krish Three,
but its profit is lower (due to higher expenses). Those sets! Three superstar actors!
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Post by dancelover on Apr 14, 2016 15:00:23 GMT
AWARDS given to Bajirao Mastani:
National:
Best Director SLB, Best Supporting Actress Tanvi Azmi, Best Cinematography Sudeep Chattergee, 4 others.
Dadasaheb Phalke: Best Actress Priyanka.
Filmfare: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor Ranveer, Best Supporting Actress PC, 5 others.
Producers Guild: Best Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actress Tanvi, 6 others.
Screen Awards: (these have both a "Best" and a "Best Popular Choice")
Best Actor Ranveer, Best Supporting Actress PC, Best Actress "Popular Choice" Dehpika (over PC), 4 others.
Times of India:
Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress PC (over Tanvi), Best Jodi Ranveer/Dehpika, 5 others.
Zee Cine: (these have both a "Best" and a "Critics Award for Best")
Best Actress Dehpika (over PC), Critics Best Film, Critics Best Director, Critics Best Actor, 9 others.
Notes: Sudeep Chattergee won 5 Cinematography Awards, including the National.
When Tanvi Azmi won a Best Supporting, PC was usually nominated as a Lead.
There were also two sets of Music Awards.
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