Saikat Bose's ( Kolkata ) Profile & Reviews

Chokhi Dhani

Ganga Retreat Countryside Off Pune-Nagar Highway Wagholi, Wagholi, Pune

Phone: (020)27051032

Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

19 Dec 2008

The essence of Rajasthan in Pune. Thats what Chokhi Ghani is all about. Although, this is in Pune, you feel Rajasthan around you. Its not just a restaurant, its a place where you can feel that you are in Rajasthan. Camel rides, bullock cart rides etc are part of the fan fare that Chokhi Ghani beholds. Sangri- The restaurant in Chokhi Ghani is known for its authentic Rajasthani Cuisine like Daal Baati, Bajra Khichdi etc. Its one of the yummiest restaurants around at a reasonable price.

Banjara Hills

Banjara Holiday Resort, Chandani Chowk, Nda, Pune

Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

19 Dec 2008

The best part of the restaurant is its presentation. The presentation is one of its kind around Pune and the food is great as well. The non veg menu is awesome and it caters to variable tastes and varieties. The ambiance is a also pretty good. Good for small friends party or a family outing...

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, John Cleese, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Aaron Douglas, Alisen Down, J.C. MacKenzie

Directed by: Scott Derrickson

16 Dec 2008

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" need not have taken its title so seriously that the plot stands still along with it. There isn't much here you won't ..  read more

Fly Me to the Moon 3D

Cast: Edwin E. Aldrin Jr, Christopher Lloyd, Robert Patrick, Nicollette Sheridan, Tim Curry

Directed by: Ben Stassen

16 Aug 2008

Of all the creatures in the animal kingdom capable of carrying a family film, the fly would be pretty low on the scale. Nothing against the garbage-picking ..  read more

Race

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Sameera Reddy

Directed by: Abbas- Mastan

Release Date: 21 Mar 2008

18 Apr 2008

This is a great effort. Not because its a story of twists and turns and every moment is unpredictable, but for the 1st time, we see shades of grey in all the characters of the movie. Not one character is the "good man" and its a shade closer to reality. Unlike other movies where its a tussle between the bad guys and the good ones, this movie brings out the shades of grey in all the characters. Awesome treatment to a simple story.

Shaurya

Cast: Rahul Bose,Minissha Lamba,Kay Kay Menon,Rozza Catalano,Seema Biswas.Javed Jaffrey,Deepak Dobriyal,Amrita Rao

Directed by: Samar Khan

Release Date: 4 Apr 2008

18 Apr 2008

Shaurya is a good movie who doesnt watch Hollywood movies on and off. For people like us, I couldnt help but draw similarities between Shaurya and A Few Good Men. On the whole, the plot sounds almost the same (atleast the Climax), but I would have my words of praise for Kay Kay Menon and Rahul Bose who were great in their acting. Minessa was more of a showpiece who didnt ahve anything to do with the story for the later half of the story. Javed Jaffery was surprisingly toned down in his role. Overall, a good movie, but again, you may have to ignore Tom Cruise of A Few Good Men to laud Rahul Bose's performance.

Mithya

Cast: Naseruddin Shah, Neha Dhupia, Ranvir Shorey, Harsh Chhaya, Saurabh Shukla

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Release Date: 8 Feb 2008

4 Mar 2008

If you Expect, Bheja Fry 2, you will be disappointed. If you are planning to go for it for watching a movie by Rajat Kapoor, dont even think, Go for it. I may be spoiling the fun, but the ending is not what everybody would expect. The treatment of the subject is great and I feel that its a class act. Unlike feature films, there are no heroics from the male lead and what happens is very realistic. An awesome movie from Rajat kapoor

Vantage Point

Cast: Matthew Fox, William Hurt, Dennis Quaid, Sigourney Weaver, Forest Whitaker

Directed by: Pete Travis

Release Date: 22 Feb 2008

4 Mar 2008

If you are on the crew of Vantage Point, you gotta have guts to picturize the movie. I say so because of the different angles presented. What people saw from their perspective and how it was entirely plotted, is awesome! I say, Vantage Point is about the vulnerability of US Intelligence and how people take advantage of US intelligence's over cautious attitude. Sometimes, an eye for detail proves your undoing and this is exactly what the movie portrays. It shows 8 different angles. The angles amalgamate brilliantly in the end to put up an ending. The car chase is simple mindblowing. A must go for all action thriller movie lovers.

Superstar

Cast: Kunal Khemu, Tulip Joshi, Aushima Sawhney, Reema Lagoo, Sharat Saxena

Directed by: Rohit Jugraj

Release Date: 8 Feb 2008

27 Feb 2008

You can call it a one time movie. If you are doing nothing on a weekend or you do not plan to work or do anything constructive, you can go in and see this movie. Kunal Khemu is ok, but his expressions get lost in his hair( Pun Intended). Its a movie where Kunal Khemu plays a double role. Music is also just average, nothing to write home about. Use of foreign language in movie songs seems to be catching some pace.

Jodhaa Akbar

Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Ila Arun

Directed by: Ashutosh Gowariker

Release Date: 15 Feb 2008

24 Feb 2008

Awesome, Brilliant....I find it difficult to write enough words of praise for the movie. Its a brilliant movie and is awesome in every aspect of movie making. If you are still thinking on whether to go in for the movie, do not think twice! Brilliant cinematography, eye for detail... A movie in the true sense... I now can guess why Ashutosh Gawarikar had to postpone the release. I agree now that it was worth the wait.