Casting star's: Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt and Rishi Kapoor,Directed by Karan Malhotra.
Debutant director Karan Malhotra's re-telling of Mukul Anand's 1990 vendetta movie 'Agneepath' is a glossy, well-acted production. Compared to recent 'mass entertainers' that tend to lazily sacrifice story and plot for retro-style action and star appeal, this remake rolls along like a well-oiled machine. And yet, after watching three hours of stabbing, gunfire, blasts, and hand-to-hand fighting, you realize the film is somewhat crippled by its over-indulgent length. Despite the almost 22-year gap, this new Agneepath retains the basic thread of its predecessor, and opens in the seaside village of Mandwa in 1977. The plot kicks in with the unjust killing of schoolteacher Dinanath Chauhan. His murder at the hands of sadistic villain Kancha, played menacingly by Sanjay Dutt, is witnessed by Dinanath's young son Vijay, who grows up with an indefatigable thirst for revenge. As Vijay moves to Mumbai with his pregnant mother, played by Zarina Wahab, he aligns himself with Kancha's rival - drug-don and pimp Rauf Lala, taken on in an unforgettable turn by Rishi Kapoor.Fifteen years later, Hrithik Roshan is the grown-up Vijay, commander-in-chief to Lala's empire. Estranged from his mother and teenaged sister because of the life of crime he chooses, Vijay lives in a Dongri chawl, and is the gunman with a good heart, who's won the love of Kali, played by Priyanka Chopra, the motor-mouthed local girl who runs a Chinese beauty parlor in the neighborhood.
The film forges ahead, with high-voltage action scenes, chilling confrontations, double crossing, and gang wars. But Vijay moves with single-minded purpose, as if on a chessboard, working towards eliminating Kancha, who has transformed Mandwa into an isolated fortress for his cocaine production.
Now Agneepath is a throwback to those heightened action dramas of the 90s, so every dialogue is delivered as a punch-line; our hero may be battered and stabbed, yet he'll rise like the phoenix, and the women are flung around to be raped or sold as sex slaves. As the noisy background score further testifies, subtlety is not an art here, but first-time director Malhotra handles the scale of this star-heavy, lavishly-mounted remake competently. He extracts strong performances not only from his leads, but also from supporting players like Chetan Pandit who plays Vijay's upright father Dinanath, and Arish Bhiwandiwala whose eyes literally torch up the screen as the younger, angry Vijay.
However, the sometimes trite dialogues, and a few underdeveloped characters stick out like a sore thumb…take Om Puri playing upright cop Gaitonde, who pops up chiefly to deliver moral sermons to Vijay, or the frustratingly over-the-top Deven Bhojwani as Rauf Lala's mentally-challenged son. Priyanka Chopra too gets a raw deal because her character is sketched as either hyper-comical or hyper-dramatic. To justify her part, the writers throw in more romantic scenes than needed, and these only further slacken the film's pace. While the music by Atul-Ajay has its high points, the songs - yes, even Chikni Chameli - eat into the narrative, as over-choreographed as they are.
The film is enhanced by uncompromising, brutal action, and by its striking camerawork, especially those scenes framed against a monsoon sky, heavy with dark clouds. In fact, Sanjay Dutt's entry in one such scene, his black-clad figure stomping across a bridge, stays with you. After watching him sleepwalk in film after film, it's refreshing to see Dutt make this character his own - his sheer bulk adds to the overall evil of Kancha. He loses some of that sheen when he chants Sanskrit into an apocalyptic sky, yet his presence is freakishly powerful.
Rishi Kapoor too is deliciously despicable in his career's most memorable negative role. He's positively creepy when selling young girls in an open market, and has the commanding presence of a most-wanted criminal. His is the performance that returns to haunt you long after you've seen the film.
Amitabh Bachchan, who won a National Award for his performance in the earlier film, defined Vijay Dinanath Chauhan with a stylized performance, including a hoarse voice and a swagger. But it's Hrithik Roshan who redefines this Agneepath. He plays the character without the flourish that Bachchan brought, turning him into a ruthless machine for revenge, yet shouldering layers of hurt, pain and rage that make you match step with him on his journey. He commands the camera once again and delivers a riveting, sincere performance.
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IPL AUCTION 2012
IPL 2012 Auction comes .
83. Graeme Swann – Base price of $400,000 – Unsold
82. Steve O’Keefe – Unsold
81. Ajantha Mendis – Unsold
80. Lonwabo Tsotsobe – Unsold
79. Tim Southee – Unsold
78. Ravi Rampaul – Base price of $200,000 – Unsold
77. Steve Smith – Base price of $200,000 – Unsold
76. Kevin O’Brien – Unsold
75. Doug Bracewel – Sold to Delhi for $50,000
74. Justin Kemp – Unsold
72. Ravi Bopara – Unsold
71. Owais Shah – Base price of $20,000 - Unsold
70. Darren Bravo – Sold to Deccan Chargers for $100,000.
Unsold players Reauction
69. Michael Nesar of Australia – Unsold
68. Alistar McDermott of Australia – Base price of $20,000 - Unsold
67. Andy McKay of New zealand – Base price of $50,00 – Unsold
66. Jacques Rudolph of South Africa – Base price of $20,000 – Unsold
65. Nicky Boje of South Africa – Unsold
64. Ryan McLaren of South Africa – Unsold
63. Ben Laughlin of Australia – Unsold
62. Marchant de Lange of South Africa – Sold to Kolkata for $50,000
61. Moises Henriques of Australia – Unsold
60. Thisara Perera of Sri Lanks – Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Mumbai Indians for $650,000.
59. Jacob Oram of New zealand – Base price of $100,000 – Unsold
58. Azhar Mahmood of Pakistan – Base price of $100,000 – Sold to Punjab $200,000
57. Farveez Maharoof of Sri Lanka – Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
56. James Faulkner of Australia – Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Punjab for $190,000.
55. Kevon Cooper – Sold to Rajasthan Royals for $50,000
54. Lendl Simmons of West Indies – Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
53. Alviro Petersen of South Africa – Unsold
52. Richard Levi of South Africa – Unsold
51. Michael Klinger of Australia – Unsold
50. Daniel Harris of Australia – Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Deccan for $70,000
Auction of remaining players will not take place like how it took place in the morning. Instead, the franchise will be asked to submit the wishlist and they will be compared to see whether two teams have asked for the same players.
Only for those players, bidding will happen. For others, they will be either bought at the base price or will remain unsold.
End Of Morning Session..90-minutes break…
Player – Country – Won By – Price
49.Xavier Doherty of Australia – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
48.Stephen O Keefe of Australia – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
47.Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka - Base Price of $50,000- Unsold
46.Rangana Herath of Sri lanka – Base Price of $50,000 - Unsold
45. Robin Peterson of South Africa - Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Mumbai for $100,000.
44. Graeme Swann of England – Base price of $40,000 – Unsold
43. Sunil Narine of West Indies - Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Kolkata for $700,000
42. Brad Hogg of Australia - Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Rajasthan for $180,000
41. Ramesh Powar of India - Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Punjab for $160,000
Next Set of Players is Spin Bowlers.
40. Tim Southee of South Africa – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
39. Peter Siddle of Australia – Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
38. Ravi Rampaul of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
37. S Sreesanth of India – Base Price of $400,000 – Sold to Rajasthan for $400000
36. Fidel Edwards of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
35. Vernon Philander of South Africa - Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
34. VRV Singh of India – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
33. Lonwabo Tsotsobe of South Africa - - Base Price of $50,000 - UnSold
32. Vinay Kumar of India – Base Price of $100,000 - Sold to RCB for 1 Million
31. RP Singh of India – Base Price of $200,000 – Sold to Mumbai Indians for $600,000
Next Set of Players is Fast Bowlers
10 Minutes short break
30. Dwayne Smith of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 - UnSold
29. Kevin o’Brien of Ireland - Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
28. Mitchell Johnson of Australia - Base Price of $300,000 – Sold to Mumbai for $300,000
27. Luke Wright of England – Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
26. Andre Russell of West Indies - Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Delhi for $450,000
25. Doug Bracewell of New Zealand - Base Price of $50,000 - UnSold
24. Ravi Bopara of England - Base Price of $100,000 - UnSold
23. Steve Smith of Australia - Base Price of $200,000 - UnSold
22. Marlon Samuels of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 - UnSold
21. Justin Kemp of South Africa - Base Price of $100,000 – UnSold
Next Set is All Rounders
Short 2 Minute Break in Auction
20. Mark Boucher of South Africa - Base Price of $100,000 – UnSold
19. Brendan Taylor, Captain and of Zimbabwe – Base Price of $100,000 – UnSold
18. Dinesh Chandimal of Srilanka - Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Rajasthan Royals for $50,000
17. Parthiv Patel of India – Base Price of $200,000 – Sold to Deccan Chargers for $650,000
16. Matt Prior of England – Base Price of $200,000 – No Bids – Unsold
Next Set is of Wicket Keepers
15. VVS Laxman of India – Base Price of $400,000 – No Bidding – Laxman is Unsold
14. Upul Taranga of Srilanka - Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
13. Brad Hodge of Australia – Base Price of $200,000 – Sold to Rajastan Royals for $475,000
12. Owais Shah of England - Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
11. Ian Bell of England - Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
10. Darren Bravo of West Indies – Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
9. Herschelle Gibbs of South Africa – Sold to Mumbai Indians at the base price of $50,000.
8. Ramnaresh Sarwan of West Indies – Base Price of $10,000, No Bidding – Unsold
7. Adrian Barath of West Indies – Base Price of $50,000 , N0 Bidding – Unsold
6. Tamim Iqbal – Base Price of $50,000, No Bidding – Unsold.
Second Phase of Auction Continues… This Pool is full of Batsmen
If Pune does not participate in the auction, they have to play with the same team.
The latest update is that, Sahara, which sponsors Pune Warriors has send out a press release stating that they are pulling out. Hence we are seeing any bidding from pune warriors. No official statement yet and the reasons are unclear.
10 Minutes Break in Auctions. We will be back shortly. Stay Tuned.
5. Mahela Jayawardane – Srilanka – Sold to DD – $1.4 Million.
4. Muttiah Muralitharan – Srilanka – Sold to RCB – $220,000
3. James Anderson – England – Unsold with a base price of $300,000. Received no bids.
Ravindra Jadeja sold to Chennai in a tiebreaker bid. Amount not disclosed. CSK will not be able to participate in the Auction anymore.
IPL 2012 Auction comes .
83. Graeme Swann – Base price of $400,000 – Unsold
82. Steve O’Keefe – Unsold
81. Ajantha Mendis – Unsold
80. Lonwabo Tsotsobe – Unsold
79. Tim Southee – Unsold
78. Ravi Rampaul – Base price of $200,000 – Unsold
77. Steve Smith – Base price of $200,000 – Unsold
76. Kevin O’Brien – Unsold
75. Doug Bracewel – Sold to Delhi for $50,000
74. Justin Kemp – Unsold
72. Ravi Bopara – Unsold
71. Owais Shah – Base price of $20,000 - Unsold
70. Darren Bravo – Sold to Deccan Chargers for $100,000.
Unsold players Reauction
69. Michael Nesar of Australia – Unsold
68. Alistar McDermott of Australia – Base price of $20,000 - Unsold
67. Andy McKay of New zealand – Base price of $50,00 – Unsold
66. Jacques Rudolph of South Africa – Base price of $20,000 – Unsold
65. Nicky Boje of South Africa – Unsold
64. Ryan McLaren of South Africa – Unsold
63. Ben Laughlin of Australia – Unsold
62. Marchant de Lange of South Africa – Sold to Kolkata for $50,000
61. Moises Henriques of Australia – Unsold
60. Thisara Perera of Sri Lanks – Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Mumbai Indians for $650,000.
59. Jacob Oram of New zealand – Base price of $100,000 – Unsold
58. Azhar Mahmood of Pakistan – Base price of $100,000 – Sold to Punjab $200,000
57. Farveez Maharoof of Sri Lanka – Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
56. James Faulkner of Australia – Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Punjab for $190,000.
55. Kevon Cooper – Sold to Rajasthan Royals for $50,000
54. Lendl Simmons of West Indies – Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
53. Alviro Petersen of South Africa – Unsold
52. Richard Levi of South Africa – Unsold
51. Michael Klinger of Australia – Unsold
50. Daniel Harris of Australia – Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Deccan for $70,000
Auction of remaining players will not take place like how it took place in the morning. Instead, the franchise will be asked to submit the wishlist and they will be compared to see whether two teams have asked for the same players.
Only for those players, bidding will happen. For others, they will be either bought at the base price or will remain unsold.
End Of Morning Session..90-minutes break…
Player – Country – Won By – Price
49.Xavier Doherty of Australia – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
48.Stephen O Keefe of Australia – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
47.Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka - Base Price of $50,000- Unsold
46.Rangana Herath of Sri lanka – Base Price of $50,000 - Unsold
45. Robin Peterson of South Africa - Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Mumbai for $100,000.
44. Graeme Swann of England – Base price of $40,000 – Unsold
43. Sunil Narine of West Indies - Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Kolkata for $700,000
42. Brad Hogg of Australia - Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Rajasthan for $180,000
41. Ramesh Powar of India - Base Price of $100,000 – Sold to Punjab for $160,000
Next Set of Players is Spin Bowlers.
40. Tim Southee of South Africa – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
39. Peter Siddle of Australia – Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
38. Ravi Rampaul of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
37. S Sreesanth of India – Base Price of $400,000 – Sold to Rajasthan for $400000
36. Fidel Edwards of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
35. Vernon Philander of South Africa - Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
34. VRV Singh of India – Base Price of $100,000 – Unsold
33. Lonwabo Tsotsobe of South Africa - - Base Price of $50,000 - UnSold
32. Vinay Kumar of India – Base Price of $100,000 - Sold to RCB for 1 Million
31. RP Singh of India – Base Price of $200,000 – Sold to Mumbai Indians for $600,000
Next Set of Players is Fast Bowlers
10 Minutes short break
30. Dwayne Smith of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 - UnSold
29. Kevin o’Brien of Ireland - Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
28. Mitchell Johnson of Australia - Base Price of $300,000 – Sold to Mumbai for $300,000
27. Luke Wright of England – Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
26. Andre Russell of West Indies - Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Delhi for $450,000
25. Doug Bracewell of New Zealand - Base Price of $50,000 - UnSold
24. Ravi Bopara of England - Base Price of $100,000 - UnSold
23. Steve Smith of Australia - Base Price of $200,000 - UnSold
22. Marlon Samuels of West Indies - Base Price of $100,000 - UnSold
21. Justin Kemp of South Africa - Base Price of $100,000 – UnSold
Next Set is All Rounders
Short 2 Minute Break in Auction
20. Mark Boucher of South Africa - Base Price of $100,000 – UnSold
19. Brendan Taylor, Captain and of Zimbabwe – Base Price of $100,000 – UnSold
18. Dinesh Chandimal of Srilanka - Base Price of $50,000 – Sold to Rajasthan Royals for $50,000
17. Parthiv Patel of India – Base Price of $200,000 – Sold to Deccan Chargers for $650,000
16. Matt Prior of England – Base Price of $200,000 – No Bids – Unsold
Next Set is of Wicket Keepers
15. VVS Laxman of India – Base Price of $400,000 – No Bidding – Laxman is Unsold
14. Upul Taranga of Srilanka - Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
13. Brad Hodge of Australia – Base Price of $200,000 – Sold to Rajastan Royals for $475,000
12. Owais Shah of England - Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
11. Ian Bell of England - Base Price of $200,000 – Unsold
10. Darren Bravo of West Indies – Base Price of $50,000 – Unsold
9. Herschelle Gibbs of South Africa – Sold to Mumbai Indians at the base price of $50,000.
8. Ramnaresh Sarwan of West Indies – Base Price of $10,000, No Bidding – Unsold
7. Adrian Barath of West Indies – Base Price of $50,000 , N0 Bidding – Unsold
6. Tamim Iqbal – Base Price of $50,000, No Bidding – Unsold.
Second Phase of Auction Continues… This Pool is full of Batsmen
If Pune does not participate in the auction, they have to play with the same team.
The latest update is that, Sahara, which sponsors Pune Warriors has send out a press release stating that they are pulling out. Hence we are seeing any bidding from pune warriors. No official statement yet and the reasons are unclear.
10 Minutes Break in Auctions. We will be back shortly. Stay Tuned.
5. Mahela Jayawardane – Srilanka – Sold to DD – $1.4 Million.
4. Muttiah Muralitharan – Srilanka – Sold to RCB – $220,000
3. James Anderson – England – Unsold with a base price of $300,000. Received no bids.
Ravindra Jadeja sold to Chennai in a tiebreaker bid. Amount not disclosed. CSK will not be able to participate in the Auction anymore.
Both CSK and DC placed a sealed bid and the higher one(CSK) took over Ravindra Jadeja.
2. Ravindra Jadeja – India – Won by CSK after a tie breaker with DC at a undisclosed price above $2 Million.
1. Brendon McCullum – New Zealand – Won by KKR – $900,000
