Since we’re splat in the middle of Awards season, I think it’d be a good idea to kick things off with some random thoughts on the 56th Filmfare Awards. I’ve always thought that in India we have a ridiculous amount of award shows—and, well, most of them are pretty bogus—but I’d be lying if I told you they didn’t entertain the hell out of me anyway. In any case, despite the number of award shows we have, the Filmfare Awards are generally considered to be the real deal. Just consider Ronit Roy: he has already won a number of awards for his performance in Udaan (very well deserved, by the way), but he was clearly more excited about his Filmfare award than any other.
So keeping that in mind, here are some of my thoughts on the 56th Annual Filmfare Awards:
+ Filmfare Awards/Sony Entertainment Television, please fire your editor. I mean, like, now. The show was badly pieced together, the lighting was completely off during segments, and—the one I really won’t forgive you for—the audio during the Shahrukh-Madhuri performance was barely audible. I don’t really know what went on there, but the editing really took away from the show, and I hope this doesn’t happen next year.
+ Ranbir and Imran worked well with each other, and definitely provided some laughs. My favourite would have to be their take on Chulbul Pandey and Rizwan Khan--hilarious and spot-on. You know what, though? Next year I’d love to see Deepika and Sonam host the awards, if only because they’ve proved on Koffee with Karan that they’ve got the snark in them.
+ Udaan, Udaan, Udaan. I cannot say this enough. It deserved every single award it got, and then some.
+ Priyanka Chopra’s tribute to Madhuri Dixit was probably my favourite performance of the evening. Girl’s got MOVES and her take on Choli Ke Peeche was unexpected and just plain amazing. I don’t know that there’s anyone in Bollywood currently who would have been able to do Madhuri justice, so kudos to Priyanka for managing it so well.
+ Can somebody explain to me why Sonu Nigam found it necessary to sing ‘My Heart Will Go On’? Oh, and while you’re at it, can you also explain to me why on earth he’s still sporting that hairdo? Ohhhh, Sonu. You’re just one big mistake after another. What’s interesting, though, is that his ‘My Heart Will Go On’ performance was cut out of the international broadcast of the ceremony—a good thing, because it saved a significant portion of the audience from that trainwreck of a performance. One only wishes the Indian audience had a better fate.
+ I was ridiculously excited for the Shahrukh-Madhuri performance, and sadly, the fact that I could barely hear the audio almost ruined it for me. Despite that, it was still beautiful, and how lovely is Madhuri, really? Love love love. I could gush forever, if you gave me the opportunity.
+ I realize no one else had much of a chance winning the newcomer award since Sonakshi was undoubtedly taking it away, but I still wish Amrita Puri (Shefali from ‘Aisha’) got some recognition. I think she was absolutely brilliant in the film and pretty much outshone even Sonam. Award or not, she’s still one to look out for—I know I’m keeping my eye on her.
Overall, it was an entertaining show and is battling with the Star Screen Awards for my favourite awards show this season thus far. I had relatively no issues with the chosen winners, which I think is the first for me when it comes to Filmfare. Here’s to hoping that next year’s show is even better, and that Filmfare/Sony hires a better editor.
Tweetly Roundup
Some thoughts on the Filmfare Awards posted by members on Twitter:
If #Filmfare was so desperate to kill the show they should have roped in Himess Ressamiya (tht aint a grammar mistake) - @Karan__Jain
Looking at the way these film awards go-do they have members in common with the committees deciding Padma awards? #filmfare - @soulinexile
I was expecting at least 3-4 #filmfare awards for #PeepliLive. I think it didn't get even one. What might have went wrong? #sonytv - @kishan_mv
hated the choreography of Filmfare awards.. the steps could be done by class 3 students!!!! #fail #filmfare - @smriti_kulkarni
Ranbir & Imran make a formidable pair as stage show hosts.. The script, gags were better than the last time.. #filmfare @jiteshpillaai - @ritzk15
wait, so, why couldn't imran actually be shirtless for that sequence? cause that would have made my night. #filmfare - @feelthewindxx
Nothing's changed between Shahrukh and Madhuri over the years. Only her hips have gotten bigger. Likewise his ego. - @ajoyadvani
So keeping that in mind, here are some of my thoughts on the 56th Annual Filmfare Awards:
+ Filmfare Awards/Sony Entertainment Television, please fire your editor. I mean, like, now. The show was badly pieced together, the lighting was completely off during segments, and—the one I really won’t forgive you for—the audio during the Shahrukh-Madhuri performance was barely audible. I don’t really know what went on there, but the editing really took away from the show, and I hope this doesn’t happen next year.
+ Ranbir and Imran worked well with each other, and definitely provided some laughs. My favourite would have to be their take on Chulbul Pandey and Rizwan Khan--hilarious and spot-on. You know what, though? Next year I’d love to see Deepika and Sonam host the awards, if only because they’ve proved on Koffee with Karan that they’ve got the snark in them.
+ Udaan, Udaan, Udaan. I cannot say this enough. It deserved every single award it got, and then some.
+ Priyanka Chopra’s tribute to Madhuri Dixit was probably my favourite performance of the evening. Girl’s got MOVES and her take on Choli Ke Peeche was unexpected and just plain amazing. I don’t know that there’s anyone in Bollywood currently who would have been able to do Madhuri justice, so kudos to Priyanka for managing it so well.
+ Can somebody explain to me why Sonu Nigam found it necessary to sing ‘My Heart Will Go On’? Oh, and while you’re at it, can you also explain to me why on earth he’s still sporting that hairdo? Ohhhh, Sonu. You’re just one big mistake after another. What’s interesting, though, is that his ‘My Heart Will Go On’ performance was cut out of the international broadcast of the ceremony—a good thing, because it saved a significant portion of the audience from that trainwreck of a performance. One only wishes the Indian audience had a better fate.
+ I was ridiculously excited for the Shahrukh-Madhuri performance, and sadly, the fact that I could barely hear the audio almost ruined it for me. Despite that, it was still beautiful, and how lovely is Madhuri, really? Love love love. I could gush forever, if you gave me the opportunity.
+ I realize no one else had much of a chance winning the newcomer award since Sonakshi was undoubtedly taking it away, but I still wish Amrita Puri (Shefali from ‘Aisha’) got some recognition. I think she was absolutely brilliant in the film and pretty much outshone even Sonam. Award or not, she’s still one to look out for—I know I’m keeping my eye on her.
Overall, it was an entertaining show and is battling with the Star Screen Awards for my favourite awards show this season thus far. I had relatively no issues with the chosen winners, which I think is the first for me when it comes to Filmfare. Here’s to hoping that next year’s show is even better, and that Filmfare/Sony hires a better editor.
Tweetly Roundup
Some thoughts on the Filmfare Awards posted by members on Twitter:
If #Filmfare was so desperate to kill the show they should have roped in Himess Ressamiya (tht aint a grammar mistake) - @Karan__Jain
Looking at the way these film awards go-do they have members in common with the committees deciding Padma awards? #filmfare - @soulinexile
I was expecting at least 3-4 #filmfare awards for #PeepliLive. I think it didn't get even one. What might have went wrong? #sonytv - @kishan_mv
hated the choreography of Filmfare awards.. the steps could be done by class 3 students!!!! #fail #filmfare - @smriti_kulkarni
Ranbir & Imran make a formidable pair as stage show hosts.. The script, gags were better than the last time.. #filmfare @jiteshpillaai - @ritzk15
wait, so, why couldn't imran actually be shirtless for that sequence? cause that would have made my night. #filmfare - @feelthewindxx
Nothing's changed between Shahrukh and Madhuri over the years. Only her hips have gotten bigger. Likewise his ego. - @ajoyadvani
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