Ra.One

Ra.One - Movie Review

All hype, expectations, money matters, marketing strategies surrounding Shahrukh Khan’s most ambitious project has finally comes to an end as ‘Ra.One’ hits the theatre worldwide on Diwali. Many aspects was associated with the movie, first it is very close to Shahrukh Khan, he has put all his effort, money, wishes, concept to make his dream project a record breaking film. ‘Ra.One’ is Indian most advanced science flick ever made in Bollywood. Technologically, the film is very strong. It looks like a Hollywood flick.

Director Anubhav Sinha has given his full energy, time and concept in making ‘Ra.One’ a most successful film. It is a Diwali bonanza and audiences of all age groups highly looked forward to the film. Shahrukh Khan has roped in international singer Akon to lend his voice. ‘Ra.One’ game was another attraction for the children. But the biggest question is whether ‘Ra.One’ made on a budget of 175 crores has been able to stand up to the expectation of the audience.  No doubt, ‘Ra.One’ is highly entertaining but could not reach to the marking expectation level of the cine lovers. The balance between liking and disliking is almost equal.

Anubhav Sinha has beautifully portrayed the relationship between a son and a father and how a father designs graphic to impress his son and prove his ability.

Shekhar Subramanium (Shahrukh Khan and G.One) is a graphic designer. He has a version opposite to his son Prateik (Armaan Verma). Armaan has the feeling that whoever wins is the best, it doesn’t matter whether he is good or bad and what techniques one used to win the game. To prove his son wrong and to show him the triumph of good over evil, he designs a Random Access One (Ra.One). the figure can take any space and form to please his son. Standby he also develops Good.One (G.One) who can correct if Ra.One goes wrong.

Highly thrilled with his father’s new game, Prateik plays the game and crosses two level of the video game defeating ‘Ra.One’. Unknown about the consequence, ‘Ra.One’ steps out of the digital world and mix into he world of flesh and blood to destroy Lucifer, the name that Prateik used to destroy ‘Ra.One’. It has become a threat for Prateik’s life.  The story then deals with the battle of the evil and the good and how good emerges victory forms the rest of the story.

‘Ra.One’ is a complete Shahrukh Khan’s film. He is the superhero who steps into various characters. Kareena Kapoor also impresses with her funny one-liners, Arjun Rampal was at his best. The concept was brilliant and techniques were highly modern and scientific. Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra and Rajinikanth as Chitti add some funny moments. Armaan Varma as SRK’s son has also done excellent job.

Vishal-Shekhar's music fills the moment. Their background score is equally electrifying and songs like 'Chammak Chhallo', 'Dildaara' and 'Raftarein' make the audience groove. Made on a big budget of 175 crores will definitely excite the audience to go for first day, first show. Unknown about the box office record, the film will surely impress the sci-fic lovers.

Ra.One - Music Review

Finally, the wait is over and Shahrukh Khan amidst fanfare launched the music of one of the most highly awaited Diwali dhamaka and one of the big budget films ever made in the Indian cinema.  Shahrukh has left no stone unturned to make the film one of the biggest openings that Bollywood box office has ever seen.

He has roped in Vishal-Shekhar to compose a chartbuster music. The lyrics of the movie have been penned by well-known lyricist like Panchi Jalonvi, Nirangen Iyengar, Vishal and Kumaar. Selective and talented singers like Shafqat Amanat Ali, Sukwinder Singh, Clinton Cerejo , Shruti Pathak , Hamsika Iyer are signed to deliver an ear-soothing music. International singer Akon requires a special mention. He has land his voice for the song Chammak Challo.

Ra.One is slated for Diwali release and the album has already made a place in the heart of the music lovers. It has altogether eight songs of different tastes. Here goes the list.

Chammak Challo-Sung by Hamsika Iyer is the main attraction of the album. Much has been spend on the track roping international singer Akon in the remix version while the original has been sung by Hamsika. Kareena Kapoor groove to the song. It is a high beat song, very charming and full of energy.

Dildara (Stand By Me)- Based on Ben King’s Stand by me, ‘Dildara’ on the first hearing will win your heart. Shafqat Ali’s powerful vocals will charm the music-goers. Kumaar’s lyrics are very captivating. It is an amalgamation of Indian contemporary and western music.

Criminal-This is Akon’s second offering. Very load but also has a Punjabi flavor. Shruti Pathak and Vishal Dadlani gives support to Akon. It is a fast paced song and highly instrumental. Western influence is much in this song as it is sung by Akon.

Bhare Naina- Sung by Nandini Srikar, ‘Bhare Naina’. Tabla is the main instrument here. It is another surprise of the movie with a semi-classical rendition by Nandini. It is a blend of western and Indian classical music. This song might not hit one instantly but it has a desired effect.

Right By Your Side- It is fun filled song, bit romantic. Sid Coutto lands his voice. Vishal-Shekhar could have done some more with his number.

Raftaarein-It is a super-hero oriented flick and so this type of superhero song is quite obvious. Vishal and Shekhar has been inspired from RD Burman and composed this type of action oriented song.

Jiya Mora Ghabraye (The Chase)-It is a highly electrified number sung by Sukhvinder Singh. He has induced full josh in this song. It is overall a good composition.

Comes The Light-Theme- This song is performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. The song depicts various emotions the protagonist goes through.

In the nutshell, ‘Ra.One’ is an experimental album. The English insertion in most number of song is a new thing which is accepted by the music lovers. There are few picks which will give a boost to the movie.