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07-25-2008, 4:13 PM nevin Joined on 05-23-2006 Houston, TX Posts 11 Hindi cinema: after the conference, _Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na_ This is an email I sent out last weekend to folks from the Portland conference that I thought would have an interest in a new film. In case I missed anyone, I will post it here: ********** I hope you all had a great time at the Seminar, like I did, and returned home safely. I am writing because you all have expressed an interest in Hindi cinema. Please excuse the form letter, but there is something I wanted to bring to your attention on short notice. After a short vacation in British Columbia and a business trip to Calgary, I returned to Houston and began to catch up on watching films that had debuted since leaving for the Seminar. One unexpected find was a fresh, hip romantic comedy called _Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na_ (_You Know It... or Not_, ) which represents screenwriter Abbas Tyrewala's directorial debut. It was made on a modest budget, but managed to achieve a refreshingly unique and modern style, while paying understated homage to the conventions of the Bollywood _masala_ genre. The film is set in present-day Bombay, among a group of friends graduating from college. As the director writes: "_Jaane Tu..._ is the story of youth as I remember it. The age where we first get to know the secrets of the heart." The supporting cast includes some of the best-loved veterans of the Hindi screen, such as Naseeruddin Shah and Paresh Rawal, but the main cast consists entirely of relative newcomers, including the delightful and talented British-born leading lady, Genelia D'Souza. Opposite her, Imraan Khan (nephew of superstar Aamir Khan, the hero of _Lagaan_ and _Earth_,) performs well in his acting debut. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman, perhaps the most celebrated living Indian film composer. Songs range from the jazzy "Tu Bole... Main Boloon" ("You Say, I Say") to the charming light rock "Nazrein Milaana, Nazrein Churaana" ("Exchanging Glances, Stealing Glances.") But I can't fail to mention the major hit of the film, party track "Pappu Can't Dance!" On the official _Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na_ site "http://www.jaanetu.com/" you can play samples of all the songs, or click on the "So what's it like?" tab on the left to see the promo videos. There is a general teaser, as well as trailers based on each of the songs "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" ("Sometimes, Aditi"), "Nazrein Milaana, Nazrein Churaana", and "Pappu Can't Dance!" Some of you may have found that all showings of the new Batman movie, _The Dark Knight_, are sold out. Some may be looking for something to watch on an evening that they don't see _The Dark Knight_. Some may wish to make a double feature of it. And there might even be a few who don't care to watch Batman fight the Joker this weekend. If you find yourself in any of these categories, then, whether you know it or not... whether you admit it or not... _Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na_ is a film that you should see. If you do get a chance to see it, I hope you enjoy it. Best regards, Bill Nevin P.S. Having debuted on July 4th, it has surprisingly heated up the box office both in India and internationally, and is still playing in major markets in the United States. I found theaters showing it this week in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Southern California (Artesia,) the Bay Area, the Washington suburbs (Laurel, MD,) Atlanta, Washington state (Kirkland,) the Toronto area, and Dallas, as well as Houston. That was searching several metro areas on Hollywood.com. Either Hollywood.com or Fandango might give others. And, of course, if any of you no longer wish to receive my Hindi cinema updates, please write back and say so. I will be happy to take you off the list. -B.    Report

07-25-2008, 4:18 PM nevin Joined on 05-23-2006 Houston, TX Posts 11 Re: Hindi cinema: after the conference, _Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na_ The email refers to last weekend, ~July 19, but it is still playing in Houston this week. I haven't checked for other cities. I don't know if I can attach photos here, but there are photos of the cast members on www.jaanetu.com -B.    Report

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