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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 Movie Review: Housefull 5 mistakes noise for humour
The death of an ageing billionaire (Ranjeet) on his luxury cruise brings chaos to the lives of those aboard the ship. His will names his son 'Jolly', as an heir to his property. Chaos turns into frenzy when three Jollys (Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh) show up to claim the wealth. If the plot wasn't crowded enough, there's a masked killer on the loose and everyone's a suspect. Who's the killer and who's the real Jolly?: Housefull franchise's existence is rooted in slapstick comedy, so you walk in knowing what to expect. Akshay Kumar slapping CGI monkeys, girls blatantly objectified and Riteish Deshmukh gobbling a parrot as annoying as the one in 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon', don't surprise you. You snigger at lines like 'Thokte raho……. Taaliya', 'mera popat kabhi nahi uthega', but overlook the cringe because that's what the brand is all about. What surprises you is the utter lack of humour, even dirty humour if we may say so in the script and sheer wastage of a zillion actors who are known for their comic by Tarun Mansukhani, a far cry from his brand of humour in Dostana, Housefull 5 deserved a script, let alone better writing. In a span of 2 hours, 45 minutes (a bit too long for a whodunnit-comedy), the banal first half is loaded with random songs, pointless arguments, juvenile jibes and loud noise… everything but humour. You desperately miss comic punches. Even Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff's inclusion as baba and bhidu don't add up. You feel sorry for these actors reducing themselves to caricatures of their former film somewhat takes off in the second half but truly sheds its stagnancy only in the climax, a bit too late. This also marks the arrival of Nana Patekar. The senior actor, a master of the genre (control Uday… control of Welcome) shows how it's done. As a dhoti clad interpol chief based in London, rooted in Maharashtra, Patekar is terrific and infuses life into this overloaded, derailed cruise. Sajid Nadiadwala tries to blend comedy with murder mystery through his script and fails at both barring the climax. It's the last 20 minutes along with Nana's entry that truly entertain you. This is what you expected Housefull 5 to be… thrilling, unpredictable and funny. Sajid even manages to conceal the identity of the killer till the end, but the humour aspect falls miserably Riteish who manages to entertain, both Abhishek Bachchan and Akshay Kumar get little to play with as far as words are concerned. The women have nothing much to do except for upping the glam quotient and being the butt of several adult jokes. Sonam Bajwa, Fardeen Khan and Dino Morea act sensibly. Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever and Chunky Panday are criminally wasted. Talpade just disappears for a major part of the film, but we can't expect logic here. Can we?Note: The film has two climaxes 5A and 5B, both versions have different killers, while rest stays the same. Won't make much of a difference which version you choose but if you must, go for more: 'Housefull 5' box office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar starrer collects Rs 23 crore on its first day; beats Housefull 4 opening day haul
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When M.F. Husain slammed Sooraj Barjatya for his biggest flop: 'Brush phenk ke aaya hu!'
'What Have You Done?' The Cost of Chasing Trends Back to the Roots You Might Also Like: Samantha Ruth Prabhu's savage comment on Naga Chaitanya movie shocks fans In the golden era of Bollywood family dramas , director Sooraj Barjatya stood tall with classics like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. But in 2003, his streak stumbled dramatically with Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon — a film that despite its star-studded cast of Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Abhishek Bachchan, was met with disbelief and disappointment from fans and critics those dismayed was none other than legendary painter M.F. Husain . A longtime admirer of Barjatya's cinematic purity, Husain was so rattled after watching the film that he did something dramatic — he hurled his paintbrush at the screen in Mumbai's Liberty cinema and called the director to demand a candid conversation on the YouTube show Game Changers, Sooraj Barjatya revisited the fateful moment when he received Husain's call. 'He didn't hold back. He said, 'What have you made? I threw my brush at the screen!'' Barjatya recalled, visibly this wasn't mere criticism. It was a wake-up call from a fan who believed in the director's original voice — a voice rooted in tradition, family values, and emotional admitted that the early 2000s saw a shift in Bollywood, with filmmakers like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra embracing Western locales and modern narratives to cater to the growing overseas audience. Wanting to 'go with the times,' Barjatya attempted to follow suit, albeit reluctantly.'I had the biggest stars, a massive budget, all the resources… but I wasn't sure of myself,' he said. For the first time in his career, he found himself constantly seeking validation from his assistants on set. 'If a director is asking someone else, 'Will this work?' then something is already wrong.'Even his father, the producer behind Rajshri Productions , warned him that the film was overambitious and disconnected from the ethos of their legacy.M.F. Husain's blunt honesty served as a turning point. During the call, he asked Barjatya to close his eyes and imagine a party at his home. 'What is everyone wearing?' he asked. 'Sarees,' Sooraj replied. 'Then why are you making all this?' Husain shot back. 'We see all of that in other people's films. We come to your films for their purity. We want tears of happiness.'Those words, Sooraj said, are etched in his memory. They reminded him that his strength lay not in trend-chasing, but in telling stories that resonated with familial emotion and cultural Prem Ki Diwani Hoon may have been a box office disaster , but for Sooraj Barjatya, it became his biggest teacher. It taught him that cinematic authenticity cannot be replaced by spectacle, and that even the harshest critique — if honest — can guide one back to for M.F. Husain's flying brush, it became the unlikely spark that reignited a filmmaker's commitment to heartfelt storytelling.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sooraj Barjatya recalls MF Hussain's REACTION after watching Kareena Kapoor-Hrithik Roshan's 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon': 'I threw my brush at the screen...'
Sooraj Barjatya enjoyed early success with films like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun . However, his fourth film, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon , starring Kareena Kapoor , Hrithik Roshan , and Abhishek Bachchan , flopped. Sooraj later admitted to lacking confidence during its making and received advice from artist MF Husain to stick to his original style. A Major Lesson from Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon In a conversation on the YouTube channel Game Changers, Sooraj Barjatya called Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon his 'biggest lesson.' He explained that while Hum Saath Saath Hain was a huge hit, it earned only 60% of the business of Hum Aapke Hain Koun. During that time, filmmakers like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra were making films that appealed to international audiences, often shot in foreign locations. Sooraj decided to follow the trend, thinking it was the right time to adapt to new styles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Doubts and Lessons During the Filming Process Sooraj admitted that despite having top stars, a big budget, and all the resources, he felt something was off. He shared that during the film's making, he frequently asked his assistants if things were working and if it would appeal to their generation. He considered this doubt a major lesson in his career. Father's Warning and MF Husain's Harsh Feedback Sooraj revealed that this was a first for him, feeling something was wrong because he was trying to be someone he wasn't. His father even advised against making the film due to its huge budget. He also recalled a harsh call from MF Husain, who, after watching the film, said, "What have you made? I threw my brush at the screen in Liberty." Reconnecting with His Core Values As Sooraj began to feel embarrassed, MF Husain advised him to reconnect with his core values. He asked Sooraj to imagine a party at his house and what everyone would be wearing. When Sooraj replied, "Sarees," Husain pointed out, "Then why are you making all of this?" He reminded him that audiences loved his films for their purity and emotional depth, not for experimentation. Sooraj still recalls Husain's words clearly. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
MF Husain threw his paintbrush at the screen after watching Sooraj Barjatya's biggest flop; questioned him, ‘What have you done?'
Sooraj Barjatya enjoyed a lot of success in the early days of his career when he made Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain. But, his fourth film, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, tanked as soon as it released and his loyal fans were quite upset with him for this film starring Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan. In an earlier interview, Sooraj said that he did not feel confident while making this film as he was constantly asking his assistants if they approved of his choices. After the film's release, artist MF Husain called Sooraj and told him that he should stick to his ethos while making his films instead of conducting such experiments. In a chat shared on the YouTube channel Game Changers, Sooraj said that this film was his 'biggest lesson.' He shared that even though Hum Saath Saath Hain was a massive success, it only did 60 percent of Hum Aapke Hain Koun's business. Sooraj recalled that during this phase, filmmakers like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra were making films that also appealed to the overseas audience as they were shot in international locations, and so, he decided to do the same. 'I thought I might as well go with the times,' he said. Sooraj acknowledged that he had the most popular stars of the time, had a massive budget and all the resources but he knew that something wasn't right. 'It was on that film that when I visited the set, I would ask the assistant if things were okay. I would ask them if this worked for their generation. As a director, if I am asking someone else that if this will work or not… I thought that was the biggest learning for me,' he said. Sooraj said that this had never happened before and he realised something was off because he 'I wanted to be someone that I was not.' He recalled that even his father told him that he shouldn't be making this film as it did require such a huge budget. He then recalled one of the harshest calls he got after the release of the film. He shared, 'MF Husain was a great fan of Hum Aapke Hain Koun. He called me after this and he said, 'What have you made? Brush phenk ke aaya hu Liberty pe (I threw my brush at the screen in Liberty)'.' As Sooraj was starting to feel embarrassed, MF Husain asked him to visualise his core ethos. 'He said, 'Close your eyes and visualise that there's party at your house. What is everyone wearing?' I said everyone is wearing sarees and before I could finish, he said, 'then why are you making all of this?' He said 'we see all of this in other people's films. We see your films for their purity. We wants tears of happiness'. I still remember his words.'
