Shahrukh! And, to a lessor degree, Boman and Sonu and Dips and Jackie and Abhishek and even Vivaan!!!! It’s all happiness all the time.
Happy New Year! It’s on Netflix, it has the perfect title, and it is a super silly happy movie where we can all hate on SRK’s hair and misogyny.
I will put up an “And PLAY!” comment at 3pm Chicago time, and then we can all comment along right here.
dontcallitbollywood 
Here!
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Here a little early to say that this afternoon is crazier than I thought it would be on New Year’s Day, so I might only be half watching and commenting while I do other things. And I might have to leave early. Sorry in advance.
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I forgive you! It is an internet watchalong after all, it’s not the biggest commitment you can make.
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And PLAY!
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FIREWORDS!!!!! This really is the perfect New Years viewing!
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Starting with fireworks like all good New Years celebrations
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“fireworks”. Although I think “FIREWORDS” should be a phrase we start using.
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This should replace “dialogue bazzi”
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here – a minute behind
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White guy is REALLY enthusiastic in HIndi
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You know what this voice over from Shahrukh is at the opening? FIREWORDS!!!
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The rest of the floor is dry, so did they purposefully create a mud pit? But, why? Wouldn’t it be safer to use pads? Or more Xtreme to stay ont he concrete?
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Anyone else suddenly really want chocolate?
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I just bought Reese’s. I am distributing them in spirit.
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Farah surely knows how to frame Shahrukh
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I think picking between this intro and the Raees intro could be a really interesting test of sexual fetishes
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I don’t know, I don’t like the muddy intro. He looks almost concerningly skinny.
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ditto
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How many dialogues are they ripping off? I only watched this movie once years ago and all the references went over my head.
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I think every single line of dialogue in the opening is a filmi joke. Tells you right away that this is going to be a meta movie.
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Has anyone besides me seen the original intro? It was going to be Shahrukh showing up as a slick salesman trying to sell security systems in a dim depressing old-folks home. Much more in tune with the whole plot, he’s a failed MBA type whose life is miserable and depressing. Instead of a failed MBA who is now an underground fighter?
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I think if I were a mud fighter, I would be clean shaven and wear a swim cap on my head. And no pants. Shahrukh’s whole look is nonsense.
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Why would you put up your head, but not zip the jacket? I know I know, I am asking the wrong questions.
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Jackieeeeeeee!!!!!
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Yum, beard. Ew, blond streak.
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Jackie can really pull off that jacket
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One of the few people who could.
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poor Bob
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Malaika!!!!!
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Malaika??
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SONU!!!!
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Sonu and Malaika in the same frame just *chef’s kiss*
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So in this world, an MBA can become a street fighter, and it’s standard to keep shirts open while at work?
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This is a very cool apartment. Jumping ahead, let us all picture Dips moving in and immediately improving it 1000%. So much pink! So much glitter! So much less depression and obsession!
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Boman!!!!
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Oh my god it’s Eye of the Tiger
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Yes! And now I really want to to watch Rocky III
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Daisy!!!! Who is turning 70 on Monday.
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Sonu, being a humanitarian on and off-screen 🙂
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I’ve consciously decided not to waste the energy being offended by this film making fun of epilepsy.
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Vivaan is adorable
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Vivaan Shah!!!! So cute. And somehow looks like neither of his parents. Can you see either Ratna or Naseerji in that face?
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FIGHT SCENE!!!!
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That is the cleanest and brightest alley I’ve seen (I know it’s a set)
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And in contrast, an extremely crowded and dark club. Maybe the club is actually in the alley, and the alley is the inside of the club?
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always giggle in this scene. Tammy with his Mary Poppins bottomes bag
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Here! So sorry, I am running late but I am ready to jump in with all my snark!
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Yaaaay! Alley fight scene, Jaswinder has just arrived.
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Compare the excellence and numerousness of these bouncers to the total uselessness of the bounceers in Prague in JHMS. I think it is clear that India is superior in club security.
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Are we are the Sonu Sood fight scene?
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Yep! Chinese racism
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Oh there is so much offensive stuff in this movie.
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I want to meet a bouncer named Pinky in real life!
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Ooooo!!!! 365 kick special effects! Like in the matrix!!!!
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Huh? I don’t remember this stereotype with Chinese weapons
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He could still eat the cake though, technically, it’s fine.
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Seems like being in a bag loose would cause more damage than a face plant.
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Sonu shirtless! Everyone appreciates it.
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I want a Happy New Year sequel so Peter can come back! I love Peter.
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Abhishek!!!!
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Oh man, I want to cut off SRK’s ponytail soo badly!
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This inspires me to a poll comment, coming soon.
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I swear Film City has some Mumbai set like this that is used in EVERY SINGLE FILM WHICH NEEDS A GANESHA SONG!
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Yes! Probably riht next to their “hospital corridor” set.
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