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Posted on November 28, 2008 - by Reema
Top 10 songs of 2008
So, my top 10 lists are back. Not much to top 10 about during the middle of the year, so I guess these will mainly show up at years end. And look, it’s already almost December. Time flies.
Lets start out with some honorable mentions. Songs I liked, but not enough to make my list. And, I will admit, I wanted to put more Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi songs on the top 10 list, but I figure that’s because the songs are so new. So, I’m restraining myself.
Honorable Mentions - Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta, Dance Pe Chance (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi), Rock On!!, Socha Hai (Rock On!!), Mannata (Heroes), Tu Meri Dost Hai (Yuvvraaj), Zara Sa (Jannat), Talli (Ugly Aur Pagli), Move Your Body, Bakhuda Tumhi Ho remix (Kismat Konnection), Jaane Kyun, Maa Da Laadla remix (Dostana), Dil Haara, Tashan Mein (Tashan), Bachna Ae Haseeno, Aahista Aahista (Bachna Ae Haseeno)
Ok, on to the list:
10. Mit Jaaye [Kidnap]
Imran isn’t really convincing as a bad boy, especially after Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, but he looks quite good in this video. I love the song, though it’s a bit faster on the album than in this video, and the singer sounds different.
09. Khwab Dekhe [Race]
One of my guilty pleasures of 2008. I constantly complain about English lyrics, and this song includes “Sexy lady, makes me crazy, be my baby, give me all your lovin now…”. Definition of cheezy, yet the song is so damn catchy that I listen anyway. Damn Pritam and his catchiness.
08. Haule Haule [Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]
I didn’t like this song when I first heard it, but it grew on me. Really nice song, great singing by Sukhwinder. Such a different song from what we’ve been getting lately.
07. Khuda Jaane [Bachna Ae Haseeno]
Such a gorgeous song. Vishal Shekhar prove that they are not all about rock. They can make a beautiful love song as well. This song has a haunting quality about it. KK is just perfect. Shilpa Rao’s voice becomes a bit jarring during her voice, you can’t completely understand what she sings. But overall, lovely.
06. Sinbad The Sailor [Rock On!!]
The video really makes this song. I liked it just from the soundtrack, but the video makes it so much fun. Watching Farhan run around the stage and sing his heart out, the crowd everywhere, and Arjun making his appearance. Also love the slow-down at the end, with ‘Tum Ho Toh’. Nice ending to a great song.
05. Tu Hai Meri Soniye [Kismat Konnection]
More English. But not bad. It works. More Pritam catchiness. And Shahid dancing. Can’t beat that. 
04. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi [Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na]
Didn’t like initially. Gave it another try, and it shot to the top of my most played list. It’s short and sweet, doesn’t go on too long, and Rashid Ali’s voice is really nice, I hope we hear more of him. Too bad it’s a song about a cat. 
03. Jogi Mahi [Bachna Ae Haseeno]
I love love this song. I love hearing Shekhar sing, I love the beat, Sukhwinder makes his appearance, and Himani Kapoor sounds wonderful in her part. She should get more songs like this, it really suits her voice. And aww at Kunal in his turban.
02. Desi Girl [Dostana]
This is such a fun song. An instant hit. Shankar’s voice works perfectly for songs like this. The dancing in the video is kinda weird, but probably because they had to cater to John’s skills. Hehe poor guy. But overall an awesome song.
01. Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte [Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]
No video for this yet, so it’s just a random pics in the above video. I absolutely adore this song. It’s so creative, being able to mix old tunes together into a whole new tune is no easy task. Salim-Suleman seem to do it effortlessly. It all seams together so well. And Sonu just brings a whole new element to the song. The singer does make a big difference, I think only Sonu could have pulled this off so good. The picturization will surely be a treat.
So, there we go. Coming soon, Top 10 Soundtracks of 2008 and, after RNBDJ and Ghajini release, Top 10 Movies of 2008. That may be pushed in to 2009, b/c Ghajini releases so late.
BTW, my thoughts and prayers go out to all those families who have been affected by the senseless attacks in Mumbai. RIP to those who lost their lives for no reason, and I pray for those injured to get better soon.
Tags: bachna ae haseeno, dostana, jaane tu ya jaane na, kidnap, kismat konnection, rab ne bana di jodi, race, rock on
Posted on February 13, 2008 - by Reema
Top 10 movies of 2007
Yes, it’s a bit late. But I figure that I’m not getting around to watching Taare Zameen Par anytime soon, so this list excludes that movie. Comments will contain spoilers.
I’m sure you’re wondering why this one is here. Yes, it could have been better, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.
Pros: Shreyas Talpade’s performance was magnificent, but we’ve come to expect that from him. Tusshar and Udita didn’t annoy me as much as I thought they would. The twist, I so didn’t see it coming.
Cons: The songs are nothing special. It could have been written better. Tusshar and Udita still annoyed me.
What? An Amitabh movie on my list? Why yes, there is. Because it’s a very good movie. Tabu was perfectly cast. She’s great opposite Amitabh.
Pros: It’s a nice, cute, funny love story. And it’s not with kids, it’s a mature romance, something I’ve been really wanting to see in Bollywood (though I want to see it with SRK and Kajol instead).
Cons: The bit towards the end with Paresh Rawal gets a bit long and tiresome.
You know, I started watching this movie with my family, and we ended up turning it off when Abhay starting doing his puppy-dog look. We had had enough. I decided to go back and watch it myself. Glad I did.
Pros: Kay Kay Menon. What a guy. He was brilliant. Sajnaji Vaari Vaari. Such a fun fun fun song. Boman and Shabana. Very cute, I liked their story. Overall, all the stories worked, except…
Cons: Arjun and Dia. I didn’t understand the point, and Ranvir Shorey got screwed. Such a great actor having such a tiny role. Also, the whole superhero bit. Though it had to be that, because no couple is like that. They made me want to gag.
Such a cute picture. Aww.
Pros: Great acting job by Emraan. I really liked the story too.
Cons: Quite a bit of violence. I don’t like the fact that Emraan dies, but I suppose he had to.
What do you get when you put a bunch of goofballs together in a movie with a goofball script and a goofball director? Usually a really stupid movie. But Dhamaal fell through the cracks.
Pros: Ritesh Deshmukh, I love you man. You’re hilarious, you’re cute, and I just love you. Moving on, Arshad and Javed are wonderful in this one. Ashish, I can do without, but he’s fine. But it was actually very funny. After a long time, we had a great comedy from Bollywood.
Cons: Sanjay Dutt’s whole thing with the kids. Really useless and unnecessary.
OMG it’s Madhuri! Her alone is enough to get AN on my list. But the movie was so much fun too.
Pros: Madhuri’s comeback, looking as beautiful as ever, and still dancing like a dream. Konkona and Kunal’s magical pairing, Akshaye Khanna looking mighty fine, and the music.
Cons: A few nitpicky things here and there in the script, but nothing majorly wrong. If you must know, read my review further down the page.
That Neil Nitin Mukesh, I tell you, he’ll be big. He’s hot, he’s a good actor, and he’s hot. Oh wait…
Pros: Neil Nitin Mukesh. He’s hot. Dharmendra. He rocks. Vinay Pathak. He’s amazing. I forget the other guy’s name. Sriram Raghavan is a brilliant director. I loved his first, Ek Hasina Thi, and I love this one too. The lady who plays Vinay’s wifey (she comes in one of the serials my mom watches) was really good. I hope she’s cast more in movies. The end. Completely justified.
Cons: Rimi Sen. Get off my screen.
Ironic, isn’t it? The moment Shahid/Kareena break up, they make a hit movie. Get back together! Actually, no. Don’t.
Pros: Shahid Kapoor. Mauja Hi Mauja. Nagada Nagada. Shahid Kapoor. Kareena Kapoor (gasp). Her performance was the best this year (among the ladies of course). Glasses!Shahid is very nice. Dancing Shahid is also very nice. The dialogue was top notch. Very cute, very good movie. Shahid Kapoor.
Cons: None. Really.
The picture should say it all. But, for those who need actual words…
Pros: Absolutely hilarious. How can you not love Quick Gun Murugan? Mind it! Bwhahaha. Om and Pappu, awww. Beautiful beautiful music by Vishal Shekhar. Ajab Si is just so good. So is Main Agar Kahoon. So is Dard-e-Disco. 
Cons: The second half can’t keep up with the first. But it’s still brilliant.
Are you surprised? You shouldn’t be. If you’ve read my blog for this long, you should have known.
Pros: The beard. I’m writing a petition, that I need signed by all of you, to send to Shah Rukh to tell him to grow the damn beard back. I know he hates it, I know it itches, but dammit, it’s incredibly hot, and I want it back. He’ll just have to deal with it. The girls are also a wonderful surprise in this one. They really make the movie. After the beard of course.
Cons: None none none.
If you’re still here, thank you for reading the whole thing. And if you just scrolled down to the bottom to see what was number one, shame on you. But I’d probably do the same thing.
Tags: aaja nachle, aggar, awarapan, chak de india, cheeni kum, dhamaal, honeymoon travels, jab we met, johnny gaddar, om shanti om
Posted on December 11, 2007 - by Reema
My top 10 songs of 2007
So, as the year draws to a close, I thought I’d compile a few lists. First off, my top 10 songs of the year (with visuals).
10. Tere Bina [Guru] - AR Rehman
Rehman has to be on the list. Year after year, he produces at least one song that is just out of this world. This year, it’s Tere Bina. And with Rehman behind the mic, it makes it that much better. My favorite part is when when Shreya starts singing.
09. Dupatta Tera Nau Rang [Partner] - Sajid-Wajid
Partner was a very good soundtrack. Three foot-tapping songs. This one was the best of the three, IMO. Though don’t let Sallu’s dancing throw you off. Keep watching Govinda instead.
08. Jhoom [Jhoom Barabar Jhoom] - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
I looooved this song when I first heard the promo, and couldn’t wait for the soundtrack to release. Still a great song. And a good album. Though Amitabh’s outfit still disturbs me.
07. Ab To Forever [Tara Rum Pum] - Vishal Shekhar
A memo to all Hindi music directors - English ruins Hindi songs. VS got away this time, because the rest of the song is sooo good.
06. Yeh Dooriyan [Fool N Final] - Himesh Reshammiya
Look at him go. I love me some Shahid dancing. And minus the Shakira part (which I have no idea why its there), this song is great. See Himesh, you don’t have to sing. This sounds wonderful without you.
05. Woh Ajnabee [The Train] - Mithoon
Sounds better on the soundtrack than in the movie. But this was my favorite song of 07 for the longest time. Until CDI and OSO came out. Such a good song.
04. Main Agar Kahoon [Om Shanti Om] - Vishal Shekhar
Sonu Nigam at his best. He sounds amazing. The lyrics are beautiful, the music is beautiful, everything about this song is just top notch.
03. Mauja Mauja [Jab We Met] - Pritam
I actually didn’t like this song when I saw the promo. I don’t know what was wrong with me.
02. Dard-E-Disco [Om Shanti Om] - Vishal Shekhar
Guilty pleasure. Such a corny song, but sooo catchy. Sukhwinder suits the song, and I don’t need to say anything about Shah Rukh.
01. Chak De India [Chak De India] - Salim Suleiman
The nations anthem. And well deserved. Again crooned by Sukhwinder, its the perfect song. It helps that Shah Rukh is smokin hot in the video as well.
Tags: chak de india, fool n final, guru, jab we met, jhoom barabar jhoom, om shanti om, partner, tara rum pum, the train
