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The Money Spinners and the Sell Outs

Published January 10, 2012 | By Bollywood

What happens when the talented few decide to sell out for a quick buck? 100 crores or not, Farhan Akhtar’s latest offering, Don 2, at best could be considered a decently shot and edited film, and at its worst be described as an average episode of Prison Break. Weak storytelling, forced performances (SRK included), crusty dialogue, and gaping holes in the plot summarize the film in a nutshell. While all of the above is obviously a matter of opinion, what can’t be debated is that Don 2 is clearly not indicative of the talent that was behind Dil Chahta Hai, or even Don 1. Filmmakers go wrong with films all the time, but there tends to be a certain standard that we as an audience tend to expect from them. Intelligent, cutting edge filmmakers will always try to do something slightly against the grain – it’s what makes them stand out.

 

Akhtar however seems to follow the ranks of acclaimed filmmakers who have bitten the dust. It begs the question, is watering down your sensibilities as a filmmaker really worth it to make big box office money?

 

With films like Wanted, Ra.One, or Golmaal, we accept that the directors sensibilities are completely commercial. They aren’t interested in doing anything different than the last guy. They don’t care if the plot is weak or if the comedy is crass. They have their pulse on the masses and they cater to them solely.  Their blatant admittance of wanting to make commercial hits is what gives the audience a clear choice as to whether to watch their films or not. However, when perceivable intelligent filmmakers like Akhtar (or even Ashutosh Gowarikar who excelled with Lagaan but betrayed with What’s Your Rashee) decide to sell out and compromise their integrity as storytellers,… Continue reading →

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List of Hindi film clans

Published December 27, 2011 | By Bollywood

The Akhtar-Azmi family

Lyricist Javed Akhtar married script writer Honey Irani. His second wife is actress Shabana Azmi. Azmi’s nieces are actresses Farah Naaz and Tabu. Their cousins are Farah and Sajid Khan.

  • Jan Nisar Akhtar(Father of Javed Akhtar)
    • Javed Akhtar
    • Honey Irani(first wife of Javed Akhtar)
      • Farhan Akhtar(Son of Javed and Honey)
      • Zoya Akhtar (daughter of Javed and Honey)
  • Kaifi Azmi(father of Shabana and Baba Azmi)
  • Shaukat Azmi(wife of Kaifi Azmi)
    • Baba Azmi(brother of Shabana Azmi)
    • Shabana Azmi (second wife of Javed Akhtar)
  • Tanvi Azmi(wife of Baba Azmi)
  • Usha Kiran(mother of Tanvi Azmi)
  • Daisy Irani(sister of Honey Irani)
  • Tabu(niece of Shabana Azmi)
  • Farah(sister of Tabu)
  • Farah Khan(niece of Honey Irani & Daisy Irani)
  • Sajid Khan (nephew of Honey Irani & Daisy Irani)

The Anand family

The most prominent member of the family is actor Dev Anand, who has starred in over a hundred films. Another member of the family is internationally known director Shekhar Kapur, he is known for directing the film Elizabeth. He was married to actress Suchitra Krishnamurthy.

  • Dev Anand
    • Kalpana Kartik(Wife of Dev Anand)
      • Suneil Anand (Son of Dev Anand)
  • Chetan Anand(Elder Brother of Dev Anand)
  • Vijay Anand(Younger Brother of Dev Anand)
  • Shekhar Kapur(Nephew of Dev Anand, son of Sheel Kanta Kapur- sister)
    • Suchitra Krishnamurthy (ex-Wife of Shekar)
  • Purab Kohli (Nephew of Shekhar Kapur)

The Babbar family

Raj Babbar is an Indian actor and has been married twice. His first wife is Nadira Babbar, who became known with her appearance in Bride and Prejudice (2004) with Aishwarya Rai. Their children are Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar. Both have ventured into the film industry. Raj’s second wife was actress Smita Patil, she died giving birth to their child in 1986. Her son Prateek made his acting debut in 2008 film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

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List of Hindi film clans

Published December 27, 2011 | By Bollywood

The Akhtar-Azmi family

Lyricist Javed Akhtar married script writer Honey Irani. His second wife is actress Shabana Azmi. Azmi’s nieces are actresses Farah Naaz and Tabu. Their cousins are Farah and Sajid Khan.[1]

 The Anand family

The most prominent member of the family is actor Dev Anand, who has starred in over a hundred films. Another member of the family is internationally known director Shekhar Kapur, he is known for directing the film Elizabeth. He was married to actress Suchitra Krishnamurthy.

The Babbar family

Raj Babbar is an Indian actor and has been married twice. His first wife is Nadira Babbar, who became known with her appearance in Bride and Prejudice (2004) with Aishwarya Rai. Their children are Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar. Both have ventured into the film industry. Raj’s second wife was actress Smita Patil,… Continue reading →

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