HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!! Everyone else in the world has been doing their year end lists this past week, but not me! I am a COMPLETEST!!!! I will not do my 2017 awards until every last second of 2017 is finished.
I will be putting up my own posts with my own selections for each of these, but I am curious as to what you would pick. You can put a selection for some or all of them in a comment here, I will keep gathering comments until I am tired of it, and then announce the winners based on your selections.
I am listing out some suggestions just to get you started thinking, please don’t limit yourself to them, you can pick ANYTHING from 2017.
Filmi Gossip News Story of 2017 That Was Most Happy-Making
Other
Biggest Filmi Death of 2017
Other
Most Disappointing (to you) After a Big Build Up Film of 2017
Other
Most Surprisingly Good (to you) After No Build Up Film of 2017
Other
Best Soundtrack of 2017
Ok Jaanu
Jagga Jasoos
Jab Harry Met Sejal
Secret Superstar
Other
Best Character of 2017
Tumhari Sulu-Vidya Balan
Secret Superstar-Aamir Khan
Chef-Saif Ali Khan
Mom-Sridevi
Other-Other
The Best Film of 2017
Haraamkhor
OK Jaanu
Coffee With D
Kaabil
Jolly LLB 2
Commando 2
Anarkaali of Aarah
Mere Pyari Bindu
Sarkar 3
Half Girlfriend
Hindi Medium
Indu Sarkar
Jab Harry Met Sejal
Qaidi Band
Baadshaho
Poster Boys
Daddy
Simran
Lucknow Central
Newton
Bhoomi
Haseena Parker
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
Qarib Qarib Singlle
Firangi
Fukrey Returns
Other
Your Favorite Film of 2017
Same list as above
Your Least Favorite Film of 2017
Same list as above
Bonus Question:
Favorite Film You Watched for the First Time in 2017 That Was Not Released in 2017
dontcallitbollywood 
Goodness, I can’t vote in most of your categories. I realized that actually I watch very few Hindi films. I agree that the Anushka-Virat wedding was one of the nicest social events of the year (It can’t be “gossip” if it’s true, can it?). I liked it because they actually managed to keep it a secret, despite the intense media scrutiny that both members of the couple face; because they actually did get married, despite all the constant rumors/ill wises that they are breaking up; because they had their private wedding, but also held public receptions, to satisfy their fans and make them feel a part of it, too; and because overall they both just look really happy.
For “best film”, I haven’t seen most of the ones on your list (intentionally). Nowadays I am very choosy about which films I will bother to go out to the theater for, based on reviews, trailers, information about story, etc., and who’s in it or behind the scenes. So actually I’ve only seen three of the films on your list, though I have marked down a few others to catch later on dvd. The three I saw were (chronologically) Newton, Toilet EPK, and Tiger Zinda Hai. If I had to rank these, they would rank about equally, in terms of succeeding in what they set out to do. I think, though, that I will give the edge to TEPK, for tackling a very difficult subject in a sensitive but accurate manner, managing to create an entertaining film around it. I think it had the most difficult job to pull off, and did so in a very creditable manner. But if I were to name the Hindi film that I thought was “best” of all the ones I saw, I would give it to Mukti Bhavan.
(BTW, why did you not list Lipstick Under the Burkha? It was released in India, and did reasonably well, similar to Newton.)
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I was trying to keep it to more mainstream rather than art films and I couldn’t decide if Lipstick qualified or not. Newton I decided did because it got good box office, like it made it to the top of the list, but Lipstick I wasn’t so sure.
And thank you for voting! First one! Starting the conversation.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 3:09 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Lipstick and Newton did about the same at the box office.
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Oh, btw, Happy New Year! 🙂
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I have a long list with movies of 2017 that I … didn’t have watched yet. Two of 2017 I have watched in a German/Swiss theatre, one I’ve watched online. In addition I am terribly biaised. The most honest vote I can give is about the character as I simply know that whatever 2017er movie I would watch in the future, my favourite character would always be Harry 🙂 And I also vote for the song you chose from JabHarryMetSejal.
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Oups…forgot… very happy and healthy New Year, Margaret 🙂
…and just tow other votes: Karan-Kajol for happiest gossip and Om Puri …
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Karan-Kajol is pretty happy gossip.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 3:28 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Okay, character for Harry, and soundtrack for JHMS! That will off-set a little the people voting for it as most disappointing film.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 3:23 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Most happy filmi gossip – Anushka-Virat’s wedding
Biggest filmi death – Om Puri
Most disappointing film – Jab Harry Met Sejal
Most surprisingly good movie – Bareilly ki Barfi
Best Soundtrack – None for me in Hindi
Best character of 2017 – Pritam Vidrohi of Bareilly ki Barfi
Best film of 2017 – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
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And btw, I just received a greeting card from you today 🙂 Thank you 🙂 And here’s wishing a Happy New Year to Margaret and all the readers!
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Interesting! Bareilly Ki Barfi stood out for me because it was a good movie and also it ran for sooooooooooooo long. Sounds like it sticks in your mind as well, a good sign for it becoming more of a cult classic.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 4:59 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Bareilly ki Barfi stayed with me only because of Rajkumar. He was brilliant! Even though I really like Ayushman, he was kinda meh and was completely overshadowed by Rajkumar.
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Rajkumar was amazing. Although Kriti was good too. I think in terms of performances/characters that stayed with me from that film, I might put Rajkumar first, then Kriti, then Ayushmann. Ayushmann was good, but the other two characters/performances were better.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 11:54 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Rajkummar really showed some excellent drama school chops in this film. Going from shy and fuddu to gangsta in a second flat!! I’m sure he made Ayushman very jealous!!
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Favourite film of 2017 – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Least favourite film of 2017 – tie between Jab Harry Met Sejal and Raabta
Favourite film I watched in 2017 which was not released in 2017 – Ohm Shanti Oshana ( can’t remember anything in Hindi
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Aw, I liked Raabta! But definitely co-sign on Ohm Shanti Oshaana, I think that was my favorite of 2016.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 5:52 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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I walked out of Raabta in the interval 😂 And yay on Ohm Shanti Oshana! I have seen it atleast thrice now.
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Most Disappointing (to you) After a Big Build Up Film of 2017
By big build up do you mean, huge promotions or building up the movie? In case of the former it would be Jab Harry Met Sejal.I kept waiting for Anushka to have a secret motive for sticking to Shahrukh. I thought the ring was just an excuse.But meh, it was really the ring all the time.Now if you mean a big build up in terms of the script/movie itself, Bhoomi let me down at the end after building it up nicely.The director decided to go with the typical masala route by making Sanjay Dutt beat up all the villains all by himself.
Best Character of 2017- Pritam Vidrohi from Bareilly ki Barfi. Just the name ‘Vidrohi’ will leave you cackling.
The Best Film of 2017 – Shubh Mangal Savadhan
Your Favorite Film of 2017-Bareilly ki Barfi and Newton.Both of them were awesome in their own way.
Best Soundtrack of 2017- Raees
Your Least Favorite Film of 2017-Judwaa.I found it offensive on so many levels.Slapping women’s butts is not ok. I liked what Ratna Pathak had to say on the subject on the Women’s Roundtable by Rajeev Masand. The script was threadbare.Varun did not convince me that he was playing two different characters. For that case, Arjun was not convincing in Mubarakan despite doing such a good job playing twins in Aurangzeb.
Filmi Gossip News Story of 2017 That Was Most Happy-Making – Anushka’s Wedding
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Boy, Anushka’s wedding for the win! I was sure babies would win out, but then weddings are pretty wonderful too.
Another vote for Bareilly and Shubh Mangal! I hope they come to streaming soon, I kind of want to rewatch both of them and see if they are as good as I remember.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 9:38 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is streaming on Eros.
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I’m watching it now on Einthusian.
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Missed the Favorite Non-2017 category. I’m still in raptures about Gang. A crime drama which gives an arc on all the four characters instead of glorifying the hero alone is novel.Well, Jacky,Nana Patekar and Kumar Gaurav gets their arcs while poor Javed Jaffrey’s character doesn’t get to do much growing up.And Jacky Shroff the leader of the Gang is the insecure one.
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Interesting choice! I’ll have to think about what my non-2017 pick will be, right now nothing is really sticking in my head.
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I have the same problem as girls – I have seen only few this year hindi movies, but will try.
Happiest gossip:
Anushka’s wedding
Death:
Om Puri
Most Disappointing:
Tubelight – I haven’t seen it, but the effect it had on all industry was disastrous
And from movies I’ve watched Meri Pyaari Bindu
Best Character of 2017:
Bitti ( Bareilly Ki Barfi)
Favorite Film
Can I vote for Baahubali 2? It was released in hindi too. If not Jab Harry met Sejal.
Least favourite movie:
Meri Pyaari Bindu
Favorite Film You Watched for the First Time in 2017 That Was Not Released in 2017.
The same as Niviblog – Ohm Shanti Oshana because it has changed all for me
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Excellent answers! And wow, I have got to find Bareilly Ki Barfi on DVD to see if it is as good as we all remember.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 11:47 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Adding Raabta as Most Surprisingly Good
I hated the trailers and didn’t want to watch it, but thanks to your good word of mouth, I decided to give it a chance and I’m happy, because it was good entertaining movie. After all bad reviews I thought it will be terrible, but it’s not.
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Yay! Glad to get a vote for poor abused Raabta.
On Sat, Jan 6, 2018 at 2:22 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Ok, this should teach me to be more proactive about watching newer Hindi films, so I can vote in these posts. My favorite Hindi film of 2017 is Raees, because it is the only 2017 film I saw in 2017. By the same logic it is my least favorite 2017 film.
Happiest gossip: Virushka! Karan’s twins were happy but with the wedding we get to look at pretty clothes. And what Katrina was wearing.
Death: Shashi. I’m Puri arguably sadder since he was young, but Shashi is the end of an era.
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I like the subtle slam of “we get to look at pretty clothes. And what Katrina was wearing.”
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 12:04 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Filmi Gossip News Story of 2017 That Was Most Happy-Making: Karan’s babies -No doubt in that
Biggest Filmi Death of 2017:i think this year was just so surprising like Om Puri and Vinod Khanna
Most Disappointing (to you) After a Big Build Up Film of 2017: i’ve to say Jagga Jaasoos i loved the 1st trailer but then slowly i started seeing the cracks in it..the rest were just rubbish so not surprised they were a flop
Most Surprisingly Good (to you) After No Build Up Film of 2017:
Bareilly Ki Barfi..it was no surprise it kind of looked it was a good movie..oh and such good songs
Best Soundtrack of 2017:Twist Kamariya from Bareilly Ki Barfi
Best Character – Tumhari Sulu-Vidya Balan..you don’t need reasons
The Best Film of 2017 -Newton-Reason: Rajkumar Rao
Your Favorite Film of 2017
Tumhari Sulu -Reason: vidya balan of course
Your Least Favorite Film of 2017
Half Girlfriend- don’t ask ..i was angry and spitting fire for a week..trust me on that one
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Excellent answers all around! And finally somebody speaking up for the babies.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 1:47 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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really?? nobody talked about them??the news came as a surprise for everyone..and they are so cute..i think people are more interested in knowing who is Ranbir kapoor with rather than knowing about Karan’s sweet little babies..loved their picture with Taimur
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Everyone else in the comments here at least went for Anushka-Virat over babies. But I will always be happier about babies than weddings!
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 2:25 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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😀 same here ..cats and babies are my favourites ..even dogs …or any animal if you ask me
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In that case, I think I have a strong guess for your favorite TGIF post.
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I can’t answer most of these questions but I toted up the movies I’ve seen since September 21st when I discovered Raja Hindustani and I’ve seen 30 Bollywood films since then, holy crap! I’m having trouble picking a fave. Of Aamir’s films, Talaash and Rang De Basanti. Of Salman’s films, Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Of Shahrukh movies, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Non-Khan movies, Queen and Kahaani.
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I think your Aamir faves are also my faves!!!!! And both of them are ones that you either get, or you don’t. So glad to see that we both “get” the same things.
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1. Happy-making gossip – Anushka/Virat
2. Filmi death – Shashi Kapoor
3. Disappointing 2017 release – Badrinath Ki Dulhania – it didn’t leave much impact on me. And Raees, a teensy bit cos I didn’t like the way it ended.
4. Surpisingly good film after no build-up – Mukhti Bhavan
5. Best Soundtrack – JHMS – I love all the songs.
6. Best character (male) SRK’s Raees, (female) Vidya’s Sulu (and worst characters – Sulu’s older twin sisters, lol)
7. Best film – tied – Secret Superstar, JHMS and Tumhari Sulu
8. Favourite film – as Best film
9. Least Favourite film – There are loads on your list that I haven’t seen, so of those I have seen – Badrinath Ki Dulhania – I really don’t remember what happened in it. It had no impact on me.
10. Non-2017 film seen for the first time – tied – Qurbani, Coolie & Chameli
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Excellent answers, all around! And also the first time I realized that I had 10 questions to answer. How tidy of me!
Oh, and have we talked about Qurbani? GREATEST MOVIE OF THE 80S, right? Disco! Action! Fat Amjad Khan!
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Best film of 2017:
BAHUBALI 2
A little down the list :
Haraamkhor
Anarkali of Aarah
Trapped
Bareilly ki Barfi
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I’m actually kinda surprised everyone, including Margaret seems to have forgotten that Bahubali 2 came out in 2017 too!!!
Seriously!!!
Best film
Best actors
Best plot
Best soundtrack
What is it that made everyone forget that film??!! 😂
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Just didn’t feel like it was fair to throw it in the competition! Kind of like when I don’t let people people vote for SRK in the TGIF posts.
Besides, I was listing just Hindi to keep it focused. But I will allow you to throw in Bahubali as a random wild card write in answer.
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 10:05 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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That’s really unfair!! This is discrimination against regional films. 😂
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Oh I so agree with you Asmita..After Baahubali,nothing stood up.As a movie watcher,I am hoping to be amazed/entertained by the cinematic experience,actors’performances and does not really care which language/industry it comes from.Baahubali won hands down in that.There are also so many regional films that I loved(Vikram Vedha,Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum,Fidaa,Arjun Reddy) this year that the Hindi films seem lagging behind by a mile.I am curious to know why you had the idea of listing the favorites in Hindi films only.
Funny that in all the Tamil,Hindi,Malayalam and even Telugu polls for favorites of 2017,the disclaimers sound similar- ‘Not considering Baahubali or ”we live in a non-Baahubali world’ or ‘Baahubali is an exception,so not including it’.
Certainly happy about Virushka.Fairytales are needed every now and then.
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I’m totally heartbroken that Margaret would not include Bahubali because it’s better than everything else. Heck, nothing else should have been mentioned apart from it!! OK maybe Lipstick, Anarkali, Trapped, Bareilly etc should have been mentioned but everything from the mainstream actors in the Hindi industry at least doesn’t deserve to be remembered.
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But that would be so BORING!!!!!! Just a string of Bahubali posts. We can take it as a given that it is on another level, and then discuss everything else down on the other level.
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You didn’t even mention it dude!!!
If an epoch making film arrives, you give it it’s due. The mediocre films will still be there for the next year’s list and the next and so on. But we will only get one Bahubali 2 in this lifetime!! It deserves to sweep all your awards categories!!
Speaking of, maybe you could have done like a proper poll lasting all of December and winners could be sent a little commemorative DCIB trophy and email. Like seriously!
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I assumed, like Box Office India, Margaret was only looking at “outright Hindi films.” 🙂
Now may I be heretical enough to say I didn’t like Bahubali 2 as much as I’d expected to. So perhaps that can be my “most disappointing film after a big build up.”
And I didn’t even notice the category for the non-2017 film first seen in 2017. I’m trying hard to remember which ones they might have been. I know I checked out some dvd’s from the library, but did I actually finish any of them? H’mm. I’ll try to recall. Similarly, there were lots of films on Youtube that I started but didn’t finish. 😦
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The girls are right – there should be vote for regional films too. There were so many good ones this year.
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Well, you don’t have to stick to my list! Especially for the “favourite film” and “film you watched in 2017 that wasn’t released in 2017” categories.
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If it weren’t just Hindi films, Bahubali 2 would dominate half this list! Best film, favorite film, best characters (plural).
Filmi Gossip News Story of 2017 That Was Most Happy-Making
Virushka wedding
I’m a fan of this couple. Both seem intellectual, talented, passionate, dedicated. And equal levels of attractiveness. .. i like when celebrity couples match this way.
Karan babies
After all the difficulties of being a gay man in a homophobic world, I’m glad that this open-hearted articulate passionate savvy man (who i consider to be the Fourth Khan of bollywood in terms of power, savvy, influence) gets to have his family, his bliss.
Biggest Filmi Death of 2017
I’ll abstain. It seems macabre and in poor taste to vote on recent deaths. It’s like when people clap harder for some deaths than others during the In Memorium section of the Academy Awards.
Most Disappointing (to you) After a Big Build Up Film of 2017
Rangoon
I really really, really, rreally, wanted to like this movie. I love the director, cinematographer, all the actors, period war dramas, and period films about the film industry. I was really rooting for them to make a great film. But with this film, VBhardwaj proves that he has absolutely no clue how to write and develop an original screenplay or how to even tell a story. But he’s still great with adapted screenplays, like the Shakespeare movies.
Most Surprisingly Good (to you) After No Build Up Film of 2017
A Death in the Gunj
An almost perfect movie. Evocative acting, sure-handed direction and storytelling, wonderful ’70s period costumes and set design. Vikrant Massey and his soulful eyes are the year’s best find!
Best Soundtrack of 2017
I haven’t listened to much bolly music this year. I’m still addicted to ADHM music lol. As for music/songs matching & enhancing the scenes in the movie, I’ll give it to JHMS.
Best Characters of 2017
Shutu, Vikrant Massey, A Death in the Gunj
Harry, SRK, JHMS
Sejal, Anushka Sharma, JHMS
Najma, Meher Vij, Secret Superstar
Insiya, Zaira Wassim, Secret Superstar
Well drawn, multi layered, complex characters masterfully portrayed by the actors.
Honorable mention
Pritam, Rajkumar Rao, Bareily ki Barfi
Changing characters literally while uttering a single sentence showed masterful acting chops, almost stunt-acting. I couldn’t believe my eyes.
Seema Pawar, every mother character she’s played this year!
Best film
A Death in the Gunj
Hand down. I watched it thrice in the theaters, taking different friends with me each time. Everyone was impressed, bar none.
Favorite films
JHMS
Sophisticated romance and self discovery movie with 2 protagonists, arguably giving the woman the biggest arc than the man. I think it’s my favorite SRK acting performance ever – he really inhabited harry. This movie really is the halfway point between an Imtiaz Ali film and an SRK film.
Secret Superstar
I’ve never seen a movie in any industry portray and embody the psychological effects of domestic violence on a family, especially on a mother daughter relationship, better than this film in my life. The “superstar” portion of the movie is underdeveloped, but the “secret” portion of the movie is masterful and engaging storytelling. Even the little love interest and the little brother were all heart and just too good. I’ve never watched a movie while my eyes steamed with tears (happy, sad, scared, excited) for 2 hours straight!
A Death in the Gunj
For all the reasons is the best movie.
Favorite Film You Watched for the First Time in 2017 That Was Not Released in 2017
Drishyam
It’s kind of a skeletal movie, every scene feels like a power point slide lol. But i was impressed with the plot twists and how it all flowed together and fit together. If someone spent more time on the screenplay, this could be a masterful cat and mouse game movie. Also the rare movie that gives you a glimpse into the inner life of the damsels in distress – the mother and the daughters. They all displayed presence voice and agency, even if they ultimately used that agency to follow the Dad’s lead.
Mirzya
Kudos to director ROM for experimenting with basic movie storytelling technique in a balls-to-the-wall way. This is more of an opera than a movie, more a work of art than a work of entertainment. I think he absolutely made the movie that he intended to make, and the actors filled their roles well, and the cinematography was amazing. Reminded me a little of The French Lieutenant’s Woman.
And I’m making up a category. ..
The biggest bollywood story that no one is taking about
The rise of the Female Director. Look at all the movies this year that are directed by females and doing well. Lipstick under my burkha, Barely ki barfi, A Death in the Gunj for starters.
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I love your made up category! Mine would be “fall of the southern films”. Hindi has had terrible box office, but so has everything else.
And I may have to steal your “most disappointing” answer, because that one was pretty horrible for me too.
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I’m so happy you included Mirzya. This movie definitely deserves more love . Oh and this should be our another category: “Movies that deserved more love” ot “I don’t know why people don’t like it”.
And I know Mirzya is from 2016 but the soundtrack was my favourite and the most listened to durning all 2017. It’s so beautiful that I’m not able to stop the song in the middle, always wait till the end.
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Mirzya was such a mixture for me. I love the soundtrack, once again Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have proven why they are my favorite composer. And the musical sequences in the film on the big screen just took my breath away. But the rest of the plot kept that high emotional peak from the songs and somehow it ended up feeling too rich to me. I missed the subtlety, the sense of humor. But on the other hand, it felt like it was the exact movie the director wanted to make, he wanted that emotional high the entire time, it wasn’t a “failure” in that sense.
I think a film that is really interesting to compare it to is Rangoon. They are both similarly emotional with song sequences woven in in an unusual way. But with Rangoon I was left with the feeling that it was reaching for something more ambitious, trying to do something more than just be emotional. While Mirzya perfectly captured exactly what it was going for.
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 4:14 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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I understand well why Mirzya wasn’t a blockbuster or one of the most popular movies of the year. It has flaws, but at the same time it’s so beautiful that it deserved more time in theatres. I think it was in cinemas like few days and now everybody pretends this movie was never made.
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It was just amazing to see on the big screen. I was lucky to be able to. If I were running an art house theater, I would bring it back as a special event experience.
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 4:38 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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I’m happy that I followed my instinct and gave this movie a chance. And I’m a little jealous that you could see it on the big screen 😉
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It was a strange experience, there were moments that were literally breathtakingly beautiful, like my chest hurt because I forgot to breath. And then other moments when I was sitting there thinking “okay, this is just stupid!”
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 4:49 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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True!
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I haven’t completely finished watching the 2017 releases I wanted to see and haven’t completely figured out all my definite favorites in each category, so I’ll just pick from the one’s you suggest…
Story: Anushka’s wedding
Death: Shashi
Most Disappointing: JHMS
Most Surprising: Mubarakan (it wasn’t completely stupid) and Raabta (not as bad as everyone said)
Best Soundtrack: JHMS (haven’t listened closely to many of the soundtracks this year…but Radha is definitely the catchiest song of the year)
Best (Hindi) Film: Anaarkali of Aarah but best Indian film is definitely Angamaly Diaries
Favorite (Hindi) Film: Phillauri
Least Favorite (Hindi) Film: Kaabil
Other honorable mention favorites of the year: Bareilly Ki Barfi, Arjun Reddy, Raabta, Meri Pyaari Bindu, Baahubali 2, Rangoon (except for the end), Running Shaadi
Favorite Film Seen in 2017 not released in 2017: saw a lot of mega classics and loved Seeta Aur Geeta and Awara
Totals seen to date: 26 Hindi, 2 Malayalam, 2 Telugu, 1 Tamil
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Only one question after that EXCELLENT list: what was the other Malayalam movie?
On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 5:29 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Take Off which I really liked! Looking forward to seeing Tiger Zinda Hai actually for the completely different take.
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Phew! Now I can relax! That was puzzling me.
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 8:12 AM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Take Off was good – my first reaction when I started to watch TZH was ‘hang on, this is like Take Off’ and I later changed that to ‘it’s Take Off on steroids’
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Was busy. Therefore late reply.
Here are my nominees
Best gossip story :marriage
Tragic death :reema lagoo as it was so sudden. She Was favourite maa of all
Best soundtrack : zaalima from raees
Most disappointing movie :jaga jasoos. Promoted as an Indian fantasy movie like tintin. Took my nephew/nieces etc for the movie. But they got bored after 15 mins.
Most surprisingly good movie : bareily ki barfi small sweet movie with good acting.
Best character :rajkumar rao in trapped,bareily, Newton, shaadi mei zaroor aana, bose. Its terrifying how an actor can do so many diverse roles in same year and nail each to perfection. Watch for his desperation and expressions in trapped.
Best movie :Newton /trapped.
Favourite movie:fukrey returns for its quirky comedy.
Least favourite :jaga jasoos
Old movie seen recently :amar akbar Anthony a quirky funny movie.
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Agree on Jagga Jasoos, really did not like that movie. Strong contender for my own “least favourite”
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Sorry for my off beat choices but I am huge rajkumar rao fan and feel he does not get his due.
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No need to be sorry! If you look at the other comments, you will see that Rajkummar characters are a strong contender this year. A lot of people liked him.
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From South Indian Perspective
Happiest gossip:
Anushka’s wedding
Death:
I V Sasi (legendary malayalam director)
Most Disappointing:
Richie (Since I am Nivin Fan)
Best Character of 2017:
Fahad Fazil from Thondimuthal Driksashikalum
Favorite Film
Take Off, Vikram Vedha(Tamil)
Least favourite movie:
Solo (Boy it was a disaster for me)
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And Anushka’s wedding is still the winner! Nothing happy happened in south Indian industries?
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Thought for long time…but dont think can overtake Virat- Anushka one 🙂
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Story: Virushka (only because Anushka decided to get married at her “peak” which will inspire other girls to do so. It’s really unfair that women are asked to pause their personal lives whereas the men can do whatever they want)
Death: Shashi Kapoor (and then Reema Lagoo). Still not over Shashi though 😦
Most Disappointing: Raees. Runner up: Rangoon
Most Surprising: Mubarakan and Gentleman – both were good, watch once flicks.
Best Soundtrack: Bareilly Ki Barfi
Best (Hindi) Film: Bareilly Ki Barfi (also best acting ensemble)
Favorite character: Seema Pahwa in BkB and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Least Favorite (Hindi) Film: I haven’t seen a lot of Hindi films, but from whatever I saw – Half Girlfriend. The book was bad enough, but the movie was even worse. Whatever little character building was in the book was completely ruined in the movie by OTT acting. Do you happen to have a review for this? I have so much of angst that I’d like to share lol
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Excellent choices all around! A Gentleman was one of my favorite films of 2017, possibly my favorite (haven’t decided yet, I guess I will have to before writing today’s Editor’s Choice!)
I missed Half Girlfriend in theaters, was busy that Friday or something, and then the word of mouth was so baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad that even after it popped up on Netflix, I still haven’t been tempted. Feel free to put a diatribe against it in the Wednesday Watching Post, I am sure others who have suffered with you would love to join in the complaints.
On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 1:25 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Done! Will def rant about it there 🙂
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I’m so sorry, I hope i’m not too late! I have just completely lost interest in movies recently…
Filmi Gossip News Story of 2017 That Was Most Happy-Making:
This has to be Anushka and Virat’s wedding. Actually Naga Chaitanya and Samantha’s wedding was more exciting but Anushka and Virat’s was the best from the list.
Biggest Filmi Death of 2017:
I would probably go with Vinod Khanna since I learned a lot about him after he passed away.
Most Disappointing (to you) After a Big Build Up Film of 2017:
I tried not to have many expectations from Judwaa 2 but it was still one of the more disappointing movies for me. I was hoping it would end up being as good as Main Tera Hero but I guess I’ll just have to wait for the next collaboration between Varun and his father.
Most Surprisingly Good (to you) After No Build Up Film of 2017:
This has to be Mubarakan! One of my favorite movies of the year 🙂
Best Soundtrack of 2017:
Definitely going with A Gentleman for this one. Bandook Meri Laila, Chandralekha, and Baat Ban Jaaye are some of my favorite songs of the year.
Best Character of 2017:
Out of the movies that I’ve seen, I would choose Vaidehi Trivedi (Alia) from Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Alia was great in the role and I really loved that character.
The Best Film of 2017:
I really haven’t seen that many movies this year but I think the best movie is The Ghazi Attack. It was really well-made and had good acting.
Your Favorite Film of 2017:
My favorite movie of the year is Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Such a fun movie that ends up making me cry. I would also say Baahubali 2 but that’s an obvious answer and not a Hindi movie.
Your Least Favorite Film of 2017:
I think this would be A Gentleman since I had good expectations for the movie based on the trailers/songs and I ended up hating the movie. It was a good-looking movie with no heart.
Favorite Film You Watched for the First Time in 2017 That Was Not Released in 2017:
This is a tie between Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Om Shanti Om. Both movies have become favorites of mine this year!
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You inspired me to google “football season” and find out when it ends (that is how out of it I am, I didn’t even know). So I will hope to see you more often after February 4th. Or at least in the spring when we get closer to October coming out.
I think someone else chose Badrinath as their most disappointing film! It’s so interesting how votes can split like that. The Ghazi Attack is an excellent choice for best film, similar to my choice Ittefaq, it is an original idea perfectly played out in every detail.
And yay!!!! Another Jhoom Barabar Jhoom lover!
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Lol, basketball season goes into full swing after football! Just kidding, I’ll try to be around more. It’s always fun to read your content 🙂
From what I noticed, a lot of people didn’t like Badrinath or thought it was just okay. The only people who seemed to love the movie were people that like Varun or Alia.
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Wait, there are sports YEAR ROUND???? Don’t people get tired of them????
Well, I will count on you to let me know if any Chicago team makes it to a big thingy, that’s when I start paying attention. Superbowl, World Series playoffs, whatever that basketball thing is. Not hockey.
On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 12:24 PM, dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Don’t worry, I only care about football and basketball 🙂
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Oops! Least favorite film wasn’t Tiger Zinda Hai. It was Baadshaho. Vidyut naked in a train: wha? That tacked on ending – carnage, then everybody sitting on a rock jawing: double wha?
I love your analyses of the films. As I’ve written before, I must watch them in a kind of awed suspension. They roll over me like sun and fill me with warmth. When they end, its like somebody turned off the lights. I watch my favorites over and over, Sala Khadoos for the third time last night, without really catching any of the nuances. You might say I’m not properly respecting the industry and you’re probably right. But at the end of every Indian film, I’m transformed from a hard-driving, “get it done” woman into a happyily floating heavenly being. Unfortunately, this feeling dribbles away and life eventually intrudes. Until, thank God, the next time.
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I love that about the Indian movies! They really do just transport you, in a way other films don’t.
Thank goodness, I was able to avoid Baadshaho. I made a last minute decision to stay home and watch the original Judwaa instead, and that was soooooo much better.
On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 7:51 AM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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