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Best Album
Jay Sean – All Or Nothing

Best Female Act
Amar

Best Male Act
Jay Sean

Best Alternative Act
Natasha Khan (Bat For Lashes)

Best Club DJ
DJ H

Best Newcomer
JK

Best Producer
Sukshinder Shinda

Best International Act
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Best Desi Act
Imran Khan

Best Urban Act
Jay Sean

Best Radio Show
Nihal – Radio 1

Best Video
Jay Sean – Down

Best International Album
Miss Pooja – Romantic Jatt

Outstanding Achievement
Biddu

Commitment to Scene
Talvin Singh

What do you think? Who should have won?

Jay Sean did awesome this year!

Check out our interview with him here:

Part 1: Jay Sean Interview

Part 2: Jay Sean Interview

Part 3: Jay Sean Interview

Part 4: Jay Sean Interview

Part 5: Jay Sean Interview

10. Dard-E-Tanhai: Jashnn–The Music Within
9. Raat Ke Dhai Baje: Kaminey
8. Shukran Allah: Kurbaan
7. Hadippa Remix: Dil Bole Hadippa
6. Ajj Din Chadeya: Love Aaj Kal
5. All Iz Well: 3 Idiots
4. Barson Yaaron: London Dreams
3. Paisa: De Dana Dan
2. Chiggy Wiggy: Blue
1. Tu Jaane Na: Atif Aslam

10. Meri Jaan; Alyssia & Panjabi Hit Squad
9. I Never Thought: 789 Crew feat. Arjun
8. Romantic Jatt: Miss Pooja feat Tigerstyle
7. Showgirl: Mumsy feat. Kaka Bhaniawala (Northern Lights)
6. Mean Anything: Sandeep
5. Against All Odds: The Bilz & Kashif
4. My Kinda Girl: Raghav feat. . Redman
3. Dil (Twist): Sunny Brown, Lomaticc, Baba Khan (747 records)
2. Ni Nachleh: Imran Khan
1. Down: Jay Sean

Aladin, released on 30 October 2009, stars Ritesh Deshmukh as Aladin, Jacqueline Fernandez (aka Miss Universe 2006–from Sri Lanka) as Jasmine, Amitabh Bachchan as Genius (the Genie), and Sanjay Dutt as the “Ringmaster.” One of the better qualities of this film is that it doesn’t follow the story of Aladin and the magic lamp, made so famous by Disney. Instead, Aladin is a contemporary story, taking place in fictional Khwaish, a city that takes the Asiatic looks of the country from which the original story supposedly originates, Turkestan. However, the film’s storyline is limited in some aspects. First of all, parts of it seem geared too much towards children; the incessant bullying of Aladin, from childhood to college days, seems improbable, and only gains laughs from kids. Also too confusing is the “rules” regarding the lamp, who can control its powers, etc. Despite being partially a kid’s film, there are parts of the film that might frighten small children; the movie combines the all to familiar troubles of hopeless love with a very slight tinge of black magic, the type suggested in Bollywood’s small genre of “horror/scary” films.

The computer graphics in the movie make these instances of magic seem very realistic, if not believable. The colors used are stunning, and they serve as excellent metaphors. The graphics are probably the most entertaining part of the film; although the story is original, it is as times too predictable, and doesn’t investigate enough modern issues to be considered a fully contemporary film. Besides the fact that there are cars, and Aladin is attending college, the film could very well be set two centuries back.

Despite the weaknesses of the story, the casting, for the most part, was well done. The most excellent role was doubtlessly held by Amitabh, who played the Genie. He fit the role perfectly, it was age appropriate, he was humourous and creative, and he looked the part. Sanjay Dutt, likewise, played an excellent villain. He was nearly unrecognisable beneath his mustache, top hat, and dyed hair. The “ringmaster” was another innovation of the director (Sujoy Ghosh)/screenwriters. The ringmaster led a vengeful circus; but to say any more would spoil the film! Aladin was Jacqueline Fernandez’s debut as an actress, but it is impossible to evaluate her acting skills. She hardly contributed to the film; this isn’t her fault, but the fault of the screenplay. Jasmine simply served as eye candy, for both Aladin, and the audience.

No matter the beauty of the film (or the actress), Aladin was not stunning enough to merit above a below average rating. The predictability and mediocrity of the film are not enough to make the movie completely boring, but ruin its chances of becoming a hit.

Tak dhina dhin….Aladin!
We give this film:

2/5

–BeatandBoom DJs
www.beatandboom.com

p.s. Have you seen the film? What did you think?

London Dreams was a well made movie for many reasons. First of all, the casting was excellent; Salman Khan played quite possibly his most excellent role of the year. His character was very believable, and he looked young again! Ajay Devgan played his character excellently, leading the audience on a emotional roller coaster. Unfortunately, Priya (Asin Thottmukal), who joined the band later on in the film, did not have any real on-screen chemistry with either Salman or Ajay. She was beautiful, and played her part well, but the romance was lacking.

London Dream’s plot was fantastic; the film focused on the friendship between Arjun and Mannu, and was not distracted by romance and any of the “western” influences that caused tension between them. Instead, the film was an accurate portrayal of emotions.

The music of the film was stunning, and just made the movie even more enjoyable. Although the story of how fame can hurt a person has been told over and over again, London Dreams gave a fresh breath to an age-old plot.

We give London Dreams 4/5!

–BeatandBoom DJs
www.beatandboom.com

It certainly is a step above other action films attempted by Bollywood, but its lack of substantial plot, and pointless use of scantily clad women, is more than enough to turn away the tasteful moviegoer.

The backbone of the story is revealed in the trailer; a ship carrying gold and other riches sunk in the ocean, evidently off of the Bahamian shore, and three men, (Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, and Zayed Khan) seek to risk their lives to procure the riches from its 250 foot depth. The movie reveals the delicate intricacies that induce the men to dive into the ocean, but revealing them here would spoil the fun. Sanjay Dutt is very well cast in his role, as is Akshay Kumar. Zayed Khan plays the rebellious, long-lost brother, although the brotherly love between Sanjay and Zayed is barely visible, and might as well be nonexistent.

One thing that is almost done perfectly, is the chase scenes. However, they are a bit long, and their purpose is unclear until they are finished. There was one fantastic explosion in the film, and two obviously computer-generated blasts. Another lamentable characteristic of the film, is its attempt to create a party scene. All of the characters awkwardly went to the supposedly best nightclub on the island (which is where Akshay “chiggy wiggys”), and during previous chase scenes girls in short shorts and random flashes of empty beer cans were interwoven between the pointless zooming across roads, train tracks, and what not.

Blue’s beautifully filmed underwater scenes were a refreshing change, and the scuba diving scenes were believable.

There is a twist at the end of the film, but it is not so thrilling that it is worth sitting through the entire film for. All of the characters remain relatively static, and on occasion the scenes are overly dramatic (unbelievable).

However, if action scenes interest you, it might be worth seeing; if you like a film with a deep, meaningful plot, we advise you to stay at home.

For the cinematography alone, we give Blue

3/5 stars

–BeatandBoom DJs
www.beatandboom

The plot of this movie is not unlike any other in Bollywood; romance is the center of the film, and loyalty between lovers is tested. Because of this, the film is not more than average. Samir Khanna (Salman Khan) was not very dynamic and slightly boring. Mrs. Khanna was flightly, aloof, and frustrating; but then again perhaps we are all like this in reality. Akaash (Sohail Khan) was strange; his acting was perhaps subpar, but the script wasn’t very challenging. He plays the overeager young man in love with Mrs. Khanna, but he isn’t eager enough to make the film very interesting.

Considering the damaging economy we live in, it was very easy to connect to the plight of the characters, but at the same time, because it was so easy, the film was very boring. The use of music in the film, however, was almost excellent. Despite a few jagged transitions between scenes, the songs were very reflective of the characters’ emotions, and appropriately placed.

Too boring to buy on DVD, it may be better to simply buy a CD of the movie soundtrack and not bother going to theatres.

We rate this film 2.5/5

–BeatandBoom DJs
www.beatandboom.com

10. Don’t Say Alvida–Main Aur Mrs Khanna
9. Barson Yaaron–London Dreams
8. Hadippa (The Remix)–Dil Bole Hadippa
7. Raat Ke Dhai Baje–Kaminey
6. Love Me Love Me–Wanted
5. Jao Na–What’s Your Raashee
4. Ajj Din Chadheya–Love Aaj Kal
3. Tum Mile–Tum Mile
2. Iktara–Wake Up Sid!
1. Chiggy Wiggy–Blue

–BeatandBoom DJs
www.beatandboom.com