BOLO RAM
HEY RAM
by Vishal Verma

A Shree Keshav Films Presentation.

Writer –Director : Rakesh Chaturvedi (debut)
Genre : Thriller
Target Audience : General

Starring

Rishi Bhutani (debut)...... Raam Kaushik
Disha Pandey...... Juhi Khan
Om Puri...... Indrajeet Singh Rathi
Padmini Kolhapure...... Archana Kaushik
Govind Namdeo...... Sub Inspector - Sajid Khan
Meena Sharma...... Purnima Khan
Manoj Pahwa...... Principal Prof. Shyam Rawat
Rajpal Yadav...... Aatmaa Raam
Naseruddin Shah...... Dr. N.S. Negi
Krishan Khatra...... Sameer Khan
Harish Harioadh...... Pandit

Technical Analysis

Hey Ram’ Oh what a disappointment bole toh waste of such talents. Imagine actors of the caliber of Naseruddin Shah, Om Puri & Padmini Kolhapure coming together and being a part of this worst thriller of the year which replays all the clichés, but delivers not a single of the expected guilty pleasures of a thriller.

The characters are half baked, not at all established and could be dispatched in any order, and it wouldn’t make an iota of difference. The question is to whom to blame, the first timer helmer Rakesh Chaturvedi who shockingly thought that he can narrate this immaturely devised fit of inspiration where a young lad called Raam Kaushik played by the aakhri wannabe of this year Rishi Bhutani seems to trained in acting by some Hingorani (who’s that…..any way) who is in a state of shock as we are after 5 minutes of this tourturetainment in the name of entertainment.

Reason he is charged with the murder of his mother Archana Kaushik (Padmini Kolhapure – the only saving grace). Mama was very dear to his shona, then why did he killed her…… kaho na kaho na kaho na asks investigating officer  Indrajeet Singh Rathi (played by Om Puri……who has put on some weight by having extra portions of Aloo puri) but the hero falls into brief psychotic disorder.

Inspector then asks for help (and we cry for it silently) and consults a Psychiatrist, Dr. Ns. Negi (Naseruddin Shah what a waste) to determine the cause of Raam's state of mind and the reason for his silence. Doc is a chess fanatic. Anyway the ‘Shatarang ka Khiladi’ gives clues and the inspector follows. Vow! How ‘Kasporavich’ was that.

Well, all the proceedings are as boring and confusing without any ‘anand’ to the cinegoer of any race.
The investigations reveal the confused mind set of the protagonist who does some jap at the top of the roof and we don,t know why papa dear is not around for family breakfast dinner etc.

He is immune to the passes made by his friendly neighborhood Juhi Khan (Disha Pandey the last entry in the female list of bollywood wannabe for this year) who still needs to learn how to shed a tear.
We only see Raamji blowing his nostrils making things worst than clear.

Anyhow, the ‘shocking’ revelation on who killed mama dear forces the viewers to grab the screen and continue to tear.

Technical contributions are fine with decent production values the movie scores 1 out og 5 for the performance of Padmini Kolhapure.

The Story

A tedious, boring thriller where a boy Raam, is charged with the murder of his mother, Archana. On the other hand, Raam falls into a state of shock, brief psychotic disorder, after his mother's death and becomes silent, refusing to talk or react in any manner. The story unfolds as the investigating officer, Indrajeet Singh Rathi, much to his frustration is puzzled and unable to make Raam speak. He consults a Psychiatrist, Dr. Ns. Negi to determine the cause of Raam's state of mind and the reason for his silence. The movie progresses as he interrogates various personalities for the case, questioning Raam. Every possible motive that Raam might have for murdering his mother is explored. Furthermore Raam's neighbors, Sub-Inspector Sajid Khan, his daughter, Juhi and son, Sameer are summoned by Rathi for interrogation.

Promotion

Promotion has been fair and routine. The movie however didn,t offered any scope for innovations though.

Business Analysis

It’s a non starter

 

Other Details

Cassettes and CD's on T-Series. Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Monali
Soham Chakrabarthy. Lyricist: Ajay Jhingran. Music Director: Sachin Gupta. Background Music: Sanjoy Chowdhary. Cinematography: Anil Xavier. Choreography: Longines Fernandes. Action: Hanif Sheikh. Art: K V Arts. Editor: Aseem Sinha. Sound: Alok De. Media Relations: Rahi Communications. Publicity Designs: Mantra @ SDS. Reviewed at Fun Replic Preview Theatre, Mumbai on December 30, 2009.

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