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First of all, let me make it clear that I neither hate Union Health Minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss nor do I like him.
Today from one of the leading Tamil cinema portals, I came to know that all films containing smoking scenes will be find as the shooting spot is a public place as many people like the director, light boys, actors, actress etc gather there. For quite some time now, he has been having regular tussles with many doctors in AIIMS and film personalities.
Personally, I do have a problem if someone is smoking in the same room as I am. I can even say that I was happy to an extent when smoking at public places was made punishable. But I don’t like his manner of asserting authorities over things that he is not involved in.
The first time I noted the name Anbumani Ramadoss was when he asked SRK not to smoke in movies which led to a wide debate. Following this he has mentioned many other actors’ names in his interviews.
What really pisses me off is the manner in which he is trying to assert his authority. It is one thing to do it out of concern, but doing it to show one’s power is ugly. Being a regular movie follower, I feel that in certain films some qualities of certain characters (mainly villains) can be expressed in a much better way by using a smoking shot. In such instances, the smoking scene is a director’s creative liberty. Usually, smoking shots are used to show how a character responds under stress.
What the respected health minister is trying to do in such instances is interfere in the working space of artists. Earlier, smoking scenes were allowed in movies, if they carried a warning “Smoking Is Injurious To Health” at the bottom of the screen. That was an acceptable demand. But to totally ban smoking from movies is absolute bullshit.
In short, the health minister is giving huge negative publicity (which works much better) for cigarettes. It is high time he learnt that the human brain cannot process negative instruction.
I would love to hear what you have to say about this topic.
1. Vaaranam Aayiram – A truly touching tale of a father son relationship told with maximum reality. The mannerisms of Surya as the father, 16 year old, student, drug addict, army man were absolutely fantastic. Gautham Menon’s tribute to his father had me thinking about the relationship I had shared with my dad. A once in a lifetime film with brilliant performances, great music and good direction makes it my pick for top movie of 2008.
2. Dasavatharam – When you thought you have seen it all, well think again. Kamal Hassan in 10 roles promised Dasavatharam would be a spectacle and it was nothing less. Though the movie had a lot of loop holes and fell flat at places, an out of the world performance by Kamal Hassan along with some catchy numbers made up for the mistakes.
3. Subramaniyapuram – A touching but violent tale of friendship, love, betrayal and revenge told in the backdrop of Madurai of the 1980’s. Excellent performance by the lead cast with trend setting music especially the Kangal Irandal song along with a good storyline and a perfectionist director made Subramaniyapuram the biggest dark horse of 2008 despite its shoe string budget.
4. Saroja – The young energetic team of Chennai 600028 came back with an edge of the seat thriller. Good storyline of friendship woven into a thriller thread and nice doses of humour, power packed screenplay, good music and fantastic direction makes Saroja one of Kollywood’s finest thrillers. The near to perfect casting and good performances backs up the good production values.
5. Anjathey – A story of friendship, love, evil and fight to be on the top told in a fresh manner. Good sensible script, good music and able direction backed up by brilliant performances makes Anjathey a delightful watch. It is a refreshing change from cliched hero oriented movies. The movie talks about how friends became foes and what it takes to be brave.
1. Jodhaa Akbar – A love story of Mughal emperor and Rajput princess. The movie deals with the coming of age of Jalaluddin, his love Jodhaa and war. With spectacular cinematography, magnificent direction and brilliant performance by the cast, the epic called Jodhaa Akbar takes you to the world of emperor Akbar. It is my pick for the top Bollywood movie of 2008.
2. A Wednesday – A movie which deals with terrorism with unexpected twists and turns and when I say unexpected, I really mean it. An unnamed caller threatens to blow up the city unless 4 terrorists are released and what happens next is totally unpredictable. With bankable performance from Anupam Kher and Naseerudin Shah, a good script and a more than efficient director, A Wednesday is one of the must watch films of 2008.
3. Dasvidaniya – A truly touching, highly emotional, lump in the throat drama dealing with decisions on what is more important in life especially when you are days away from death. An inspired performance from Vinay Pathak along with a really touching storyline is the strength of the movie.
4. Aamir – Another edge of the seat thriller which moves so fast that it never gives you time to think what a brilliant film it is. With no songs or big names in the cast, Aamir is a brilliant movie which has a hard impact. It is the story of a Muslim doctor who returns to India from UK, when he is forced into terrorism at the point of arrival. It tells the story of 24 hours of the doctor’s life which changes his fortunes forever. Another must watch movie of 2008.
5. Mithya – A dark edge of the seat comic thriller of a struggling actor who is drawn into the underworld at gun point. With humour and suspense weaved into a single thread, Mithya makes an immensely likable watch. Brilliant screenplay and the immensely likable performance by Ranvir Shorey makes Mithya work.
6. Ghajini – It has been breaking almost all box office records. The story of a man suffering from short term memory loss seeking revenge for his girlfriend’s murder. Aamir Khan and Asin’s performances along with good screenplay and brilliant direction, makes Ghajini watchable.
7. Rock On – A movie dealing with rock music and above all friendship, cat fights and struggle. Rock On is cliché ridden but it has many little likable moments. The chart busting music, good cast along with those moments make Rock On an engaging fare.
8. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa – A fresh romantic college teen flick full of youthfull energy. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa also has its moments which are far between but fresh youthfull music, the likable performance of the cast and the superb chemistry between Imran Khan and Genelia, make Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa work.
9. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi – The story of a loveless couple forced into marriage but later realise their love for each other told in the backdrop of a dance competition. With colourful sets, magnificent cinematography, the movie has grandeur but the script lacks finesse. But in the end, it is the outstanding performance of Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Vinay Pathak which make Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi work.
10. Jannat – A gripping love story told in the backdrop of match fixing and gambling. It deals with a man’s obsession for quick money, his love and the price he pays. With good music, good performances, Jannat is a fun filled emotional ride which is sure to make you shed tears towards the end.
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