Baabul

B.R. Chopra - master of socially relevant filmmaking After watching "Naya Daur", former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru wrote to Chopra that he was compelled to watch the entire film and thoroughly enjoyed it. ... Full Review

I'm also able to exercise my acting potential comfortably here," he said. In fact, even I have faced a similar problem," Verma told IANS here. ... Full Review

The critics and the audience alike loved Salman in the film. As is well known, Salman dies at the end of the first half and John Abraham takes over the proceedings (somewhat) in the second half. ... Full Review

Hema Malini disappointed over Baabul role While everyone has already commented on her shockingly abbreviated appearance in Ravi Chopras drama about widow remarriage, outspoken Hema had so far kept her cool. ... Full Review

This talented actor was miserably wasted in Ravi Chopra's 'Baabul'. Not only did the actor perform the stunt well "I didn't realize I was capable," says Rajpal Yadav ... Full Review

In 'Baabul', one feels Bachchan and Hema Malini are being forced to fake the couple's camaraderie. Baabul' is filled with superfluous scenes of family bonding, seen mainly through clumsily choreographed songs. ... Full Review

Ravi Chopra's previous film "Baghban", about old age and negligence, worked mainly because of the superb chemistry between the lead pair -....Baabul" is filled with superfluous scenes of family bonding, seen mainly through clumsily choreographed songs.....Rani proves that she is far ahead of her contemporaries despite the film's basic flaws.....Salman and John, as the two men in the leading lady's life, are cocky and self-conscious respectively..... ... Full Review

Right from start to end, everything about the film is wonderful. December 10th, 2006 'Baabul', the latest release from the stables of Ravi Chopra, starring the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, released to great expectations, across the country on Friday. ... Full Review

There are flashes of genuine drama between the two after Avinash's death but moments of tragic resonance are often frittered away in pursuit of glamour.....Baabul" is filled with superfluous scenes of family bonding, seen mainly through clumsily choreographed songs.....Ravi Chopra's previous film "Baghban", about old age and negligence, worked mainly because of the superb chemistry between the lead pair -....Bachchan and Rani, however, make a genuine effort to light a spark in the dark..... ... Full Review

Is it evident that BAABUL is a very honest film with noble intentions....Well it does partially however the movie does have its share of flaws too.....There were even claps and cheers in the climax of the movie with Bachchans speech(thankfully not as sermonising as his final speech in BAGHBAN).....The second half is where Chopra shows his directing prowess and engrosses the viewer emotionally..... ... Full Review