The action and violence in this version looks more believable. However the film is a bit lengthy, and that does take away the strength from this adaptation of this comic caper. It felt that there are many plot lines, or rather episodes joined into one big story. A little trimming could have helped. The film is still worth a watch.
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Akshaye Widhani named CEO of Yash Raj Films India’s biggest film production house, Yash Raj Films (YRF), announced today that Akshaye Widhani has been named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Akshaye Widhani most recently served as the Senior VP- Finance and Business Affairs and the Head of Operations, YRF Studios. Akshaye joined YRF at the age of 22 and has been associated with YRF for 17 years. He has been responsible for setting up and running several business verticals for YRF. Akshaye started his career at YRF as a studio manager, in charge of setting up operations for YRF Studios in 2005. Thereafter, he has gradually taken up leadership roles in corporate finance, strategy and operations. Akshaye is a graduate from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University with a dual major in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is a philanthropist at heart and has been spearheading the recent initiatives for The Yash Chopra Foundation. Akshaye says, “I am incredibly honored and humbled to assume the role of CEO of Yash Raj Films, a company in which I have spent the last 17 years of my life learning. I’m happy that I had a front-row seat as a member […]
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All of these things are a herculean task, which has been brilliantly portrayed by Alia Bhatt. she is a powerhouse of talent. This is one of her finest performances after "RAAZI". She deserves best actress award for this film especially as well. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film has been well executed, with the right performances and good dialogues with passion invoked as well.
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