Best of Bipasha Basu - Nicki's choice

Oh gosh, it's been a looooong time since I've blogged in here. It's just that I have been soooo busy. Not only with school but at home too.

Some people have requested me to suggest my fave films of my fave girl crush, Bipasha Basu. Since I haven't blogged much about her films, I thought I would list just five must-see films of Bips.

I'm not going to include any of the ones I've already talked about - Race, Raaz (although it should be watched for Bips), Bachna Ae Haseeno (Bips all the way), Jism (debateable, I think it's for John but some may say Bips), Sachien, Aa Dekhen Zara

So here goes. I hope to re-watch them and blog them. Until then, I'll just give a brief synopsis and thoughts.

These are just films that you have to watch for Bipasha, for her acting. She looks good in most of her films.


Gunaah

Loosely based on the Hollywood film, Out of Sight with George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez.

With a troublesome upbringing, Prabha (Bipasha) turns her life around and becomes a cop. She is out to capture a criminal name Aditya (Dino Morea). But in the process, she realizes that he has some good in his heart and wants to learn why he decides to take a life of crime. During that process, she starts to fall for Aditya.

You know what? This is the first film I've seen of Irrfan Khan and became a fan. Sadly, he was noticed later on. Irrfan plays ACP Digvijay Pandey.

Dino never looked hotter. Love guys with stubs.

But of course, Gunaah is Bipasha all the way. I remember critics bashing Bips for being too sexy. OMFG, she was in a cop outfit in most of the film. When she's not on duty, do you want her to wear it too?


Madhoshi

Originally titled Mumkin, Madhoshi is also Bips movie all the way. Anupama (Bipasha) is devastated after her sister is killed in 9/11 attack. After a few years, Anupama is happily engaged to Arpit (Priyanshu Chatterjee). When Arpit goes away for business, Anupama meets Aman (John Abraham) and becomes totally smitten by him. She doesn't know much about him except she wants to be with him.

John and Bips sizzle their chemistry. Admittedly, this film had great potential. I won't lie about that. The way it executes is weak and has some shades of Hollywood film, A Beautiful Mind. Nevertheless, worth it for Bipasha, her film all the way -- John & Priyanshu are only the supporting cast.


Chehraa

When I first saw the trailer, I was like wow!!!! Looks like a combination of Gunaah and Madhoshi! Bips kicks ass!! Another film with Bips and Dino. They were the jodi back then. Oh yeah, Irrfan is back. It's actually the Gunaah team!

Megha (Bipasha) and Akash (Dino Morea) are college sweethearts. However, due to certain circumstances Megha disappears and they didn't end up together. They re-united again and fall for each other again. Akash learns why Megha disappeared.

Chehraa has lots of surprising elements making it an edge-of-your-seat thriller. Nothing is predictable. One film of Bips that went un-noticed and is under-rated for both the exciting storyline and amazing acting.


Rakht

Based on the Hollywood film, The Gift with Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeve, Hilary Swank, and Katie Holmes.

If you already seen The Gift, you already know what to expect. Rakht is almost frame-by-frame copy just Bollywood style with memorable music and a "happier" ending. Like most "remakes," I already saw The Gift first but still enjoyed Rakht a lot.

Single-mother and widowed Drishti (Bipasha) makes her living by reading tarot cards to predict the future for others. One of her regular clients, Riya (Neha Dhupia) is abused by her husband Sunny (Dino Morea). Sunny threatens to beat up Drishti as she constantly encourages Riya to leave him. Natasha (Amrita Arora) ends up missing and is engaged to Rahul (Sanjay Dutt). Rahul comes to Dishti for help.

Wanting to see a good thriller? Rakht is for you. Just don't go in watching it with high expectations if you're a The Gift fan.


Corporate

Now, most people who snub Bips for just being a sexy face hasn't seen her best work yet. I am a fan of Madhur Bhandarkar's film but his latest, Fashion, did not impress me.

Corporate is focused on two rivalry food production corporations - The Sehgal Group of Industries owned by Vinay (Rajat Kapoor) and the Marwah Group of Industries owned by Dharmesh (Raj Babbar). Nishi (Bipasha) is Vice President of The Sehgal Group of Industries and is love with Vinay's brother-in-law Ritesh (Kay Kay Menon), Senior Vice President. Win-win-win is Vinay's motto, whether or not, it's right or wrong -- The Sehgal Group of Industries violates FDA regulations and the health of consumers.

The credit is given a lot to Madhur for the script and directing. Too bad Bips hasn't been given an opportunity to show-off her talents. But do not worry, she still has her forthcoming Bengali film, Afterword. Can not wait for it!!!!

Just talking about these Bips films makes me wanna review all of them now! And make caps!! But until I finally finish watching this Tamil film with Sneha....I can't yet.

Mounam Pesiyadhe - Surya love and gosh, he's hotter as he ages

Mounam Pesiyadhe means "The silence spoke" in Tamil. While Gautham (Surya) laughs at the idea of being in love and that it's a waste of time, his friend Kannan (Nandha) falls in love with every woman he meets. Ironically enough, Kannan has been engaged to Sandhya (Trisha) since birth but both do not love each other but are in love with other people. Not by chocie, Gautham is always chosen to be the news breaker because of his disbelief in love. Will Kannan and Sandhya ever be with the ones they love? Will Gautham ever find love? Or will he always brush off being in love? Is it possible for him to ever be in love?



Gautham. Why do you not want to fall in love at all? Why do you brush it off? Is it because your friend Nandha falls for every woman he sees and declares it love even though he is engaged? Instead of showing people your caring side, you rather show them your rowdy side, making them fear you instead of caring for you. We know how much your guy friends adore you, but let us females love you too. Let them see that soft, sensitive side.



Surya. Surya. Surya. Mounam Pesiyadhe is one of your earlier films. You are just too fine. Then and now. That's why I adore you. All the films I've seen of you has always been diverse showing off your talent.



Surya! Can this man get any hotter? He was already really good looking in his earlier films but now, he is just irresistible. Plus he is packing on the rocking abs and is so fit. I've said it before that I'm going to try to watch his earlier films. Yeah, that's how much I've turned into a fan girl. Surya is my ultimate favorite Indian actor. I love him for his good looks, great personality, diverse acting, and more! So when my friend who helps me with finding me South Indian films told me she was able to find Mounam Pesiyadhe, heck yeah, I wanted to see it. Good or bad film of Surya, I don't care at all! I do have to admit that he was a bit chunkier in this film but he sure can still dance! My other Surya reviews - Ayutha Ezhuthu, Ghajini, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Unnai Ninaithu, Kaakha Kaakha, Vaaranam Aayiram.



Sandhya is the sweet, girl-next-door who doesn't want to marry Nandha because her heart belongs to someone else. Just because she has been engaged since birth does not mean anything to her.



Trisha is so freaking adorable! I was never a big fan of hers but I absolutely love her in this film. She has that natural beauty and cute, bubbly, sassy persona that I like. Although she disagrees with her parent's decision about her future, she is not afraid to speak her mind. The more films I watch of Trisha, the more I want to see her.



Kannan is engaged to Sandhya but is in love with Maha. Strangely enough, he seems to be in love with almost every woman he sees. Mounam Pesiyadhe is Nandha's debut film. He does a decent job but the film belonged to Surya all the way.



Maha loves Kannan and wants to be with him. Gautham scares her since he dislikes being in love. Newcomer Mahalakshmi is okay.



Laila in a special guest role. Won't review her role :)





Mounam Pesiyadhe has good songs and makes you wanna dance.





Song #1 - "Yai Nanbane"
Come on, Gautham, stop acting like that!







Song #2 - "Aadadha Aattamellam"
Gautham shows off his dance skills







Song #3 - "En Anbe En Anbe"
Is Gautham falling in love?















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Song #4 - "Aruvadhu Aayiduchi"
Valentine's Day function, looks boring but turned hip







Song #5 - "Kadhal Seidhaal"
The feeling of rejection is why Gautham never cared to fall in love.







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Song #6 - "Yaarodum Vaazhumj"
Ending credits



Is this a sign of falling in love? Everywhere you turn, you see that person.



Look, Pepsi product placement!







Mounam Pesiyadhe is only worth it if you're a fan of Surya. No kidding. The movie had great potential. I just felt that instead of letting it be a love story of a guy finding love, why he snubs at the idea of falling in love, he is introduced as a heartless guy who beats up others up. Surya's intro looks like a rowdy beating up guys. The film also seemed to focused much on his loyalty to his friends instead of why he doesn't want to fall in love. His character, Gautham, is flaky. However, Trisha's character, Sandhya, knows what she want she wants and goes for it. Overall, it isn't a horrible film but worth it for Surya, the songs, and even Trisha, if you're a fan.

Bipasha Basu demonstrates 'Jukari

Back. Hopefully review soon.

Just because I love Bips.

Bipasha Basu demonstrates 'Jukari', an innovative gym workout for women at an event organised by Reebok images