Top 10 path-breaking Bollywood films

Often we see magazines coming up with ‘power lists’ or the ‘must-watch’ movie lists. We attempt to come up with a slightly different list. A list of films that attempted to do something different! A list of 10 path-breaking films! Films that attempted to go against conventions of filmmaking, break rules, redefine some and set new trends. Since the recent years have seen a steady evolution in filmmaking techniques and storytelling patterns, we restrict our choice of films to the past couple of decades.

With no new films releasing in theatres in coming weeks with the producer-exhibitor standoff, make sure you catch up with these strongly recommended films, (if you haven’t so far).

Stay tuned for more of such unusual compilations....

Hum Aapke Hain Haun! (1994)

In the early 90s when formula ruled filmmaking, Sooraj Barjatya made a simple family drama. Hum Aapke Hai Kaun had all good people and there wasn’t anybody even grey, forget black. The film had no villains if you can overlook Bindu’s character who too has a change of heart. That started the feel-good film trend in Bollywood with more filmmakers like Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar making films with no negative characters as such for that sugar-sweet feel.

The film had as many as 14 songs yet the audiences didn’t squirm in the seats or head outside the auditorium. The big fat Indian wedding was glorified with local traditions and HAHK was the trendsetter even beyond cinema since many practices like the ‘joota-churai’ custom became a trend at several Indian marriages. So did Madhuri’s green dupatta and purple sari!

Even in terms of marketing, HAHK had a different approach since it was the first Hindi film that didn’t release on the then-popular video cassette and audiences had to head to cinemas. Moreover the film released with limited prints and went on to multiply over the weeks with significant public demand

Akshay apologizes for his indecent act

Before the case takes a bizarre turn, Akshay Kumar played safe by apologizing for his impolite act, saying, “If I have hurt anyone's sentiments with my actions, I am sorry because I did not mean to do that."

Little did Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna know that Akki’s naughty act on the ramp would land them in trouble. While some section enjoyed his funny act, some took the matter to be a serious offence and an obscene act. Akki by getting unbuttoned by wife Twinkle has invited trouble for him. A case has been filed by social activist Anil Nair in the police station along with the clippings and photographs as a proof. The police will investigate the entire affair and if Akshay and his wife are found of guilty then they would not be spared and serious action would be taken against them. Then the duo have to face the consequence.

At the Lakme Fashion Week, Akshay walked the ramp for Levis jeans and suddenly he turned up to his wife who was sitting on the first row and asked her to unbutton his jeans and Twinkle acted accordingly. The incident may be very eye-catching but at the same time blew high spark among some sections.

Preity and Ness headed for splitville?

All’s not well in Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia’s love paradise. With brewing tensions in their relationship, it seems that both are heading for splitville. Preity and Ness are touted as one of the most powerful couple of tinselville and with their on-going cold war, we can take into account that another dynamic couple is to have gone kaput.

The rumor gained momentum when both headed in two different directions. Both Ness and Preity own the multi crores IPL team but instead of attending the events together, they are making individual appearances and most of the time keeps away from one another. In the past, whatever be the occasions, the sizzling duo had always be seen holding arms in arms but today they are seen nowhere jointly.

In the most publicized events like Filmfare Awards to the recent Lakme India Fashion event, Preity has been spotted without her prince charming Ness.

Whether Preity divulges the hard truth or not but the crack in their relationship could easily be traced.

Big B to launch his news channel

After conquering the film industry, superstar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to dominate the media. Buzz is doing the rounds that Big B is going to launch his own news channel by the name India 24/7.

An industry source says, "Apparently, Amitabh Bachchan is starting a news channel called India 24/7 and the preparations for starting it, is on in full swing.

It is being planned in collaboration with a big corporate house. Of course, right now nobody wants to confirm anything and everything is hush-hush."

However, it is learnt that Amitabh’s interest in owning a news channel started when he was shooting for Ram Gopal Varma's Rann
where he is in the role of a news channel owner.

Big B wants to launch the channel pre election but now it seemed quite impossible as lots of work has to be done. When asked, Amitabh denied the report, he said, "It's not true".

Shilpa to watch T20 match with queen of Jordan

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty invited the queen of Jordan to watch T20 cricket match between South Africa and Australia. Shilpa happened to share the same hotel with Queen Rania and she invited her to watch the first T20 match with her.

"While at the hotel I was staying in at Johannesburg, I got to know that Her Highness Queen Rania of Jordan was staying there too. I invited her for a match. Queen Rania was kind enough to accept the invitation I extended and join us in the president's box at the Wanderers stadium to watch her first ever T20 cricket match, South Africa vs Australia. Very sweetly she was trying to understand the game" said long legged Shilpa on her blog.

In her honour, Shilpa said that Queen Rania made her realize "the importance of charity".

"Every time I met her, respect for her just grew. Her radiance, her kindness left me spell bound. She made me realize the importance of charity and giving back to society. It really amazed me that a lady in her position is still so down to earth, her simplicity just amazed me. For me, she wasn't just the Queen of Jordan but the Queen of hearts."

Shilpa is highly impressed with queen Rania's personality and attitude.

Big B fulfills Preity's request

As IPL is around the corner, Preity Zinta is working hard to boost up the confidence level of her team, roping in her endeavor is Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. She requested Mr. Bachchan to give a short TV bite that would cheer up her Punjab Kings which has players like Yuvraj Singh, Sreesanth and Irfan Pathan.

Kareena is a Hollywood supermodel in Kambhakkt Ishq

She already has Bollywood in awe of her looks and attitude and now Kareena is all set to take the west by storm with her forthcoming flick ‘Kambakkht Ishq’.

It is believed that Bebo will be seen playing her real stylish self in this super stylish flick. The only difference between the real and reel Kareena is that she will be seen playing a Hollywood diva. Kareena’s character will be high on fashion as she plays a supermodel.

Reportedly, her makeup and hair has been done by Hollywood make up artists and hairstylists. Since she has a super glam look in the film, designer Akki Narula has designed her attires. Aki Narula had earlier designed her super hot, super trendy look for Tashan. Those who have seen the rushes of ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ feel Bebo looks simply superb.

Is Hollywood taking note of our Bebo?

Halle Berry drinks perfume on TV show

Oscar winning actress Halle Berry surprised viewers when she drank perfume on a US TV talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.

DeGeneres was the first to take a sip of the perfume and then offered it to the actress, reports contactmusic.com.

Berry was on the show to promote her new perfume but got more than she bargained for when DeGeneres helped herself to a drink of vanilla and sandalwood mix.

As she was pouring herself the 'drink', DeGeneres said: "It smells good, what's in it...? It's pretty much natural, right?"

Berry replied: "I don't think we're supposed to drink it, Ellen. Wow, I didn't think you could drink it, but I guess you can."

DeGeneres added: "It's delicious."