Harry Potter film is "Bollywoodian"?
This is quite something folks (thanks to Durga for the tip). Yesterday's Wall Street Journal carried a story about the latest Harry Potter film, the Goblet of Fire, and quotes Mike Newell:
Does Harry sing a song to serenade Cho Chang who, like many a Bollywood heroine, rejects his proposal? Does Hermioine lurk around corners overhearing Harry's conversations with Chang? Does she poison Harry's mind against Chang? Does Dumbledore lead the entire school in a group dance? Does Hermione help Harry in his battles with the dark forces much like Basanti in Sholay? Ah, the possibilities :)
"We set out to make a kind of Bollywood entertainment, a great bigMike Newell is known for films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, which could also qualify as Bollywoodian I supose. I was considering watching only desi flicks while in India and saving Harry Potter for February when I'll be back in the U.S. But this seals it - I have to watch this movie now and check out what exactly leads Newell to claim Bollywood status for the film.
fountain of variety," says Mr. Newell. "It's a great big basket of goodies.
Does Harry sing a song to serenade Cho Chang who, like many a Bollywood heroine, rejects his proposal? Does Hermioine lurk around corners overhearing Harry's conversations with Chang? Does she poison Harry's mind against Chang? Does Dumbledore lead the entire school in a group dance? Does Hermione help Harry in his battles with the dark forces much like Basanti in Sholay? Ah, the possibilities :)
posted by Aswin at 12:16 AM
1 Comments:
Hey guys, I just saw the Harry Potter movie and I must say, I can clearly see the link :) not just the two cute Indian guest witches (who fortunately were not just used for the initial running gag, greeting Harry in chorus, as I first thought...).
I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone who hasn't seen it so I'mm only offering some 'keywords':
-the slapstick facial expressions of the various love interests
-Hagrid and the creepy headmaster of the Beauxbatons (Anupam Kher in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai comes to mind...)
-the introductory parade of the two guest schools, including stereotyped costumes
-the obligatory ballroom scene turning brit-pop act
-Harry being dissed by his 'friends' and then vigorously supported in the next scene with the golden egg without any hint at an explanation
The list goes on and on... :) I seriously hope to see more of those films coming in the next years.
Cheers,
Stefan
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