By Sonny Chatrath
(Note from SI on why we have two reviews for Ek Tha Tiger: NRI actor Sonny Chatrath’s uplifting review presents a different perspective from Naveen’s take on the film. The two writers come from different directions. As an actor, Sonny views the movie from an entertainer’s ‘don’t over-analyze’ perspective – A movie is just a movie where you go to have a good time in the company of friends and family. For Naveen, a movie is more than just a movie. It’s a reflection of the nation’s psyche, scars and its history. SI has no preferences on the two reviews.)
Whenever we think of Sallu Bhai, the first thing that comes to mind is the shirt coming off, and some weird one liners, such as “Itne Ched Karoonga Ki Confuse Ho Jaoge Ke Saans Kahan Se Len Aus ……….”
But Ek Tha Tiger was a class apart.
I can comfortably say that I see this becoming a big hit because of our beloved Sallu Bhai.
Ek Tha Tiger is about Tiger (Salman Khan), who is a RAW agent, not uncooked, but Research, and Analysis Wing for those who are wondering what the heck is a RAW agent.
But this agent is different, instead of working behind the scenes like Jason Bourne, or James Bond, he is flamboyant.
He sings in the streets, and fights the baddies in the middle of town for one, and all to see.
Tiger is sent to Dublin to keep an eye on an Indian Scientist, who is suspected of leaking top secret documents to the enemy (Pakistan).
I do feel we should find another enemy now, Pakistan is so 18th Century now. He meets a charming ISI Agent Zoya (Katrina Kaif), and falls in love with her at first sight (This part sounds familiar).
The rest is a roller coaster ride of a story that takes you to multiple countries across the globe, while keeping you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
Highly Recommended
I highly recommend this movie, for the over the top action sequences, and one of the hottest Indian Actresses, and the beautiful locations, Dublin, Iraq, Turkey, and Cuba.
The story is not perfect, but who cares right?
This is a Salman Khan movie, and people wait a whole year for him to come up with a block-buster on Eid every year.
I must admit, Sallu, and Katrina still look good together, but our Sallu baba is Jinxed. He can’t seem to hold on to his women.
Another remarkable thing was, there were no kisses at all even though the on screen chemistry was great.
Support Cast
The supporting cast of Ek Tha Tiger was equally good.
Girish Karnad plays Tiger’s Boss Mr. Shenoy.
As Tiger’s partner Gopi, Ranvir Shorey switched from adorable to deadly with ease.
Roshan Seth did a fairly decent job as the mad scientist.
The ISI Agents were well cast as well.
Pleasing Music
The music of Ek Tha Tiger has been well composed.
Mashaalla seems to be the best song of the film, Banjara is a filler, Jaaniya is a melodious ballad, Laapata is also nice.
The nice thing about these songs is that most of them have been performed by some of the finest singers in Bollywood.
Music has been composed by Sajid-Wajid, and Wajid is one of the singers in Mashalla.
Go for It
My advise is to not take the story too literally, because the director has taken a lot of cinematic liberty, and it shows.
But since the movie is clean, it is for the whole family, so take bunty, gudiya, daada ji, and daadiji for this one.
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This sounds like a Captain Vijaykanth movie.
But got to admit that Salman looks better than Vijaykanth.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Aw, come on. Vijaykanth is a buffoon.
Say what you will, Bollywood has some finesse.
Story of buffoonery requires only a buffoon.
No one but Vijayakanth can do the movies that he did!
WHAT?????????
What do u mean by highly recommended??
Whats wrong..
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Reviews was done by NRI actor Sonny Chatrath.
He’ll probably respond later.
Not a dull moment in the film. You will enjoy from start to finish! Paisa Vasool!
Ya paisa to wasool ho gaya 2 din mein hi
Anyway good job on the review. Will watch it soon, not for sallu but for curiosity
you said: The story is not perfect, but who cares right?This is a Salman Khan movie.
Well I do, most people who expect some commonsense from a movie they are going to watch, do.
And if its a Salman movie, so what ? I don’t go to movie to drool over that stupid Salman moron.
May be you should add “highly recommended FOR MORONS” or for those who jerk off the instant they watch that piggy ape.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
I’ve requested the reviewer Sonny Chatrath to respond to the comments.
It’s already 11:13PM on the East Coast…So he’ll likely respond tomorrow.
Watch the film with an open mind, unless you are a film critic.
I have learned not to over analyze things. Ok! Let’s change my recommendation to, “Not for People with a brain bigger than their penis”! Happy? Come on, lighten up and have some fun. I can’t remember too many flops coming from Sallu ever since he did “Meine Pyar Kiya” with Bhagyashri. Remember that one? He Can’t act, but he knows what sells, and people are fanatical about him.
Salman Khan is truly the Rajinikanth of Bollywood.
Everything he touches turns into gold.
No wonder producers sab line laga ke khade hain.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
1. No, Salman does not have the Midas touch.
Salman has far more flops than Rajanikanth.
In recent years, Yuvraj (copy of Oscar-winning Rainman), Heroes, London Dreams, Main Aur Mrs.Khanna, Veer and God Tussi Great Ho (copy of Bruce Almighty) were duds.
2. Bollywood star Salman Khan in an interview with Pakistan News Channel:
Source: http://www.searchindia.com/2010/09/12/195-dead-327-hurt-india-terrorized-yes-yes-but-mumbai-attacks-overhyped-salman-khan/
1. Hmm.. short term memory… I seem to remember only the successful ones.
2. His comments on Pakistani channel: A good reason to never recommend his movies.
Hi Sonny
U said:I have learned not to over analyze things & Come on, lighten up and have some fun
My be its because you’re exposed too mush desi dumpand got used to it,but as for me watching sm shitty movies keeps on itching my logical side and I cant really have any fun watching such movies.
And as for the other aspects, I don’t think its entirely lead role actors to blame whether it maybe rajni,ajith,sallu,vikay or anyone…well for most part they are just puppets of directors and stuntsmen aren’t they.
I think for most part its fight sequence directors to blame for their lack of knowledge about sense of gravity and weight and min physics laws .and director,producer for approving them.And story writers for copying from Hollywood movies and creating sm bizarre crappy cops stories.
And guys like you who turn movies like these into hits by encouraging them.
P:S : Bain bigger than penis, in which terms ?
Length. width, weight?
If you meant length let me tell you not every person in India has 6+ inch penis as average brain length in adults is 167 mm (6.4 inch)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6161691.stm
As per the above link 60% of Indian men have penises which are between three and five centimetres so u might wanna re-correct ur statement π
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Zarboan, have you realized that you just unwittingly slandered the manhood of some 350 million Indian men?
You got some ‘key’ facts wrong from the BBC piece.
The BBC did not say 60% of Indian men have penises which are between three and five centimetres.
If that were true, the majority of Indian men would not only have the world’s smallest dicks but their dicks would be smaller than a clitoris (typically, about 4-inches long). And that would be too hilarious for words.
What BBC said was the following:
Big difference. π
Dickology aside, I’m too distressed to see reports that the dickhead Salman Khan’s new movie is shattering box office records. π
may be they meant inches i guess..ooopss very beeeeeeeg mistake π
And these desi news channels are being so over obsessed about this movie they telecasting special bulletin,it makes me sick watchin those.
and salman’s new t-shirt “being tiger” what do you think of it? May he’s gonna use a hummer this time to roll over sm bombay beggars π
http://www.in.com/photogallery/salman-goes-from-being-human-to-being-tiger-50001123.html
SearchIndia.com Responds:
1. Salman donning the “Being Human” T-shirts is nothing but a publicity/PR exercise to bamboozle people into believing this inhuman scumbag has some human elements.
2. The Indian media (TV channels, newspapers etc) cover our Bollywood stars so much because the majority of people love to watch and read such drivel.
Salman Khan is the king of Bollywood.
This movie will be the biggest hit of all time,Expect another record from SALMAN KHAN “300 crore club” .
Very good movie never seen such action Salman rocks thumbs up, Not at all vulgar it is the movie for everyone go watch it
Terrible and banal review…If this continues, might have to show the middle finger to SI blogs with mucho gusto.. π
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Sonny Chatrath will likely respond later to your “encouraging’ words.
As for the latter part of your comment, you can abate your anguish by reading this different perspective on Ek Tha Tiger.
Dear unknownvirus You may want to save that middle finger to sit on.
Some people believe that they will get noticed by being total Assholes, but I am sure you don’t belong in that category.
Would you be so kind and point out a poignant review written by your highness under the name unknownvirus????
I would love to take lessons from you.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Bravo, Sonny! π
Unknownvirus had it coming!
Yawn.. is that the best retort you could come up with?
As a SI follower for well over 3 years, I just couldn’t help notice a sub standard article being posted and if you have a problem with me calling a spade a spade, why don’t you run up to your mommy and complain?
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Sweetie, you must be Sonny’s worst nightmare!
Thank your stars, you live some 1,500 miles west of NJ! π
I have a perpetual problem with name-less, faceless people who post negative comments.
Come to my level, use your real name, and picture.
I dare you!
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Unknownvirus, rise up to the challenge!
Pick up the gauntlet.
Your (wo)manhood is at stake now! π
That caveman tactic of yours ain’t helping anyone.
Where did you pick that cheesy line from? a gangsta movie?
Considering that you are an aspiring actor, I ain’t surprised.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
I likee. I likee….
Sonny, don’t let anyone call you a caveman!
Go for the jugular now.
Lolz Sorry I was busy with two shoots, now that I am back let me take over from here.
Dear Unknown Virus, I am being courteous to you, because you are from the fair sex. If you were a man, I would turn into a caveman.
I enjoy your cheap shots, they don’t bother me.
It really takes a bit of courage to write a review that is in favor of a movie which will unlikely fly with an audience of this kind.
Sonny has done a good job on that part.
More so, when he sticks to his opinions. After all, SI is little democratic π
It’s comparatively easy to pick a movie – say that of ajith, vijay, kamal, and the likes, and tear it apart. It sure irks the fan boys, But it’s fun to watch and respond them.
It has been one of SI’s stress-busting mechanisms (except when they go steps ahead to even hack SI. Don’t be surprised if you see a banner with the text ‘all hail ultimate star Ajith! Down with bloody SI!’ on the home page of SI one of these days!)
But this is really a different case.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
1. You write: After all, SI is little democratic
For democracy to succeed, you need an autocrat pulling the strings. It’s a hard concept to understand. π
Jokes apart, I’d say SI blog is a fairly democratic forum where all shades of opinion can blossom.
2. Like Rajinikanth compensating distributors of his flop Baba, Ajith should offer to return the ticket money of Billa 2 survivors or at least shave his head in atonement.
Just becoz the movie is shot in that wonderful place Ireland, I might take the risk and view the movie.
To those who have not been to Ireland, its a beautiful place surrounded by lush greenery, superb weather (21c degrees in summer and does not snow much either in the plains during winter!!) and some awesome fish and chips.
The people are friendly with a softest of corners for barley derivatives and relish watching the Brits get knocked out in global sports.
Back to the main topic, I have never really been a fan of Salman and his histrionics earlier. Aamir rules π . More after viewing the film!!!
SearchIndia.com Responds:
1. If you love Ireland, you should read this – http://www.searchindia.com/2012/08/04/a-trip-to-the-emerald-isle/
2. You write: I have never really been a fan of Salman and his histrionics earlier.
You mean, Salman and his drunken hysterics.
Good reviews both of you
From a different perspective and personal opinion π
Nah Man!
I thought it was a man, that’s why I pulled the shotgun out.
Sorry Ms. Unknownvirus.
You may remain anonymous.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
I’ve heard of Indian-Americans embracing the guilty, double pleasures of a foot in either sex.
Wasn’t there a Bollywood film called Mr Ya Miss?
Sorry folks, I’ve no knowledge if unknownvirus has been ‘infected’ by the Mr Ya Miss virus. π
Sorry Placed it in the wrong box. Thanks for your positive comments.
π Sonny is winning!
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Ha ha, fueling the flames? π
Oh man, sonny’s shotgun got softened and bowed π for a female. But that’s ‘against’ the rules.
I mean the rules of a debate π
SearchIndia.com Responds:
There’s no unimpeachable evidence that unknownvirus is a female or for that matter a member of the male species. Until strong evidence is forthcoming one way or the other, we ought to take the middle road and place ‘it’ in the ‘neither’ or ‘indeterminable’ category.
Webcam evidence strongly encouraged! π
Rumors of unknownvirus’ femininity were greatly exaggerated π
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Unknownvirus has gotten more attention in the last 48 hours than in her/his/its entire life. π
But sonny’s shotgun softened thinking it’s a female.
That’s a fact. π
Alright guys, show’s over.
Let s not turn SI into a junk like millions of other blogs out there.
Keep it clean and peace.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
OK, now we all know SI is not junk.
Thank you, Sweetie.
Awwwwwwwwwwww She’s so sweet!
schatrath –
I liked Dabangg.
Much better than Rowdy Rathore. I know the story made no sense and Sonakshi Sinha in both the movies moved about like a zombie. But, at times, I wish for no intellectual stimulation and am just happy with crass stimuli.
Will watch this movie.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Mera Ravich Mahaan. π
This clown (Salman) doesn’t know how to act, I have a thread on my FB profile where I asked my friends, which khan is the best amongst the three khans, Aamir, Salman, or Shahrukh.
In my humble opinion, and most of my friends agreed, Sallu, and Shahrukh have come up with a style that they stick to, and you can pick up any of their films (Sallu, or Shahrukh’s) and you will see their work is identical in each film.
Tiger was entertaining because it was clean, and there were no cheap one-liners.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Whether SI readers agree or not (presumably, many won’t), the Indian masses have voted that Ek Tha Tiger is one of the most entertaining Bollywood movies ever (the evidence is the strong box office returns).
@Sonny:
“Whenever we think of Sallu Bhai, the first thing that comes to mind is the shirt coming off, and some weird one liners, such as βItne Ched Karoonga Ki Confuse Ho Jaoge Ke Saans Kahan Se Len Aus β¦β¦β¦.β”
All I can think about is the word ‘BULLSHIT’ when I think of Salman movies.
“I can comfortably say that I see this becoming a big hit because of our beloved Sallu Bhai.”
In a nation filled with retards who have no knowledge about class, this ain’t a surprise. They can turn any kind of shit into blockbusters. As I haven’t seen the movie, this is just a general comment.
“But this agent is different, instead of working behind the scenes like Jason Bourne, or James Bond, he is flamboyant.
He sings in the streets, and fights the baddies in the middle of town for one, and all to see.”
How is this different from any of the Indian garbage that has been hitting the screens all these years??
Singing in the streets, fighting in the middle of town et al have been in Indian movies for eons.
Alas, why haven’t the khans yet invaded the Mossad?
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Not in a million years! That’d be like Tamil Nadu attacking USA.
I am 100% with you.
But people go to watch Sallu movies just for him, not for any other reason.
Story, or plot are wasted on Indian people.
That explains why Dabbang was such a hit.
In my opinion Dabbang was just pure shit.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
You write: Story, or plot are wasted on Indian people.
Truer words have never been spoken.
Mujhey merey paisey waapas chahiye , bhungi film hai kaash mai isay dekhney nahi jata aur isay cd ya TV par dekh leta can I get my money back , very bad movie , at-least special effect should be good but it also disappointed me, very bad movie
I want my money back, its too much hyped (khoda pahaad nikili moongi) I regret why didn’t I wait to get on TV or watched it on CD as it is not Adult movie it will be definitely airedο»Ώ on TV without any cuts, better I would have watched GOW 2 again, its thakela movie needs Revital ( salmaan khaan in revital avertisement).
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Tiger Roars.
Abey Rona Band Kar. Picture itni bhee buri nahin thee, saala Jhinga khali fokat awaaz kar raha hai.
Ek tha tiger is bad, but its better than the more recent ones.
The funniest scene is when he stops a train with his jacket. you may not like it,but you ll still have a good time laughing at the stupidity on screen.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
You write: The funniest scene is when he stops a train with his jacket.
Big deal!
Telugu film stars don’t need a jacket to stop or move trains.
They can even make a train go backward by merely pointing a finger – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Y0g3Vl8zk
Only in Mera Bharat Mahaan, do chutia moviegoers wet their cheddies over these asinine antics. π
i have seen a movie called shoot em up which had over the top heroics like the ones in telugu and tamil films.
It stars clive owen and monica belluci.
Obviously it is still brilliant cinema when compared to the clip you presented in your post π
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Hey, look, look, the Americans have made a chutiya film. Let’s see if we can put out something worse.
Good lord, what an awful defense. π
One terrible hollywood movie i saw was the sitter. im sure u would find it terrible too if you watch it.i actually thought it would be decent because it had jonah hill in it and was directed by the guy who made the pineapple express. but it was intolerable. it was as bad and as painful as vettaikaran.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
I’ve likely seen the trailer of Sitter but decided to sit out the movie.
The best movie I’ve seen in the last 12 months is A Separation. Watched it last night on DVD.
On SI’s viewing list for this week:
* Headhunters (Norwegian)
* The Hedgehog (French)
* Monsieur Lazar (French)
* 2016 Obama’s America – Co-directed by Dinesh D’Souza
* Thoraal Ninnu Pochu (old Tamil film)
Headhunters is on my watchlist too π
Not sure if you have already seen Dinesh D’ Souza’s film, but if you haven’t yet here is a clip of him on Colbert’s show where he gets pwned (it may help you change your mind):
http://crooksandliars.com/2007/01/17/colbert-nails-dinesh-dsouza
Colbert ruthlessly exposes the ridiculous premise of his book.
Wondering if you watched Bubba’s speech at DNC convention. If the economy was in slightly better shape, it would have been game over for Romney on Wednesday night itself.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
1. Having trouble opening Colbert video with Firefox/Mac. Will update this part of the comment later.
I’ve always considered Dinesh D’Souza a Right-Wing stooge (or at least pretends to be one to earn a livelihood). There are a few other dark-skinned Right wing apologists. Like for example, Michelle Malkin.
I’m not sure if these people really believe in all the garbage they spew forth on TV and in print or if they’re doing it merely to put food on the table and sell books/movies.
2. No, didn’t watch the DNC speeches.
There’s some suspicion that maybe Obama took a peek at the disappointing unemployment numbers that came out the next day (Friday).
Hence, Obama’s speech was not uplifting and less soaring in its rhetoric (unlike some of his earlier key speeches).
If the Republicans can’t take the White House in 2012 with the economy still in the toilet, they should collectively jump off the cliff.
Boss, That’s why it’s paisa vasool.
We (The U.S Crowd) can smell bullshit a mile away, but folks in India love this kind of stuff, and because of them this film has done so well at the box office.
Had Rajanikanth done it, people would have started throwing coins at the screen.
SI – Have you decided to keep the login mechanism to view full posts and comments as a permanent feature?
SearchIndia.com Responds:
For the time being, sweetie.
And the reason being too many coordinated attacks (Romania, Brazil, Mumbai, Hyderabad etc) on SI of late.
Stick to it.
There are so many people like Unknownvirus who want to cast rocks at SI while staying anonymous.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Sure, UnknownVirus may have flung a figurative ‘rock’ or two at the SI citadel but I don’t think she/he/it is behind the coordinated malicious attacks on our server.
Folks IMHO this is all about lining the pockets of a few players in Bollywood, Mumbai underworld and maybe even politicians – who knows ?
This guy is for now a Rupee (and a few dollars, euros as well) minting machine. Story, plot, screenplay, direction you think someone gives a damn…!
All they are looking for is the best packaging to get the maximum paid eyeballs.
If it takes some brawn, crass mannerisms, long legged fair skinned phoren nymphet shag-worthy for 60 million men and a fair measure of Irish locales thrown in – so be it.
When there are hundreds of millions souls willing to drop up to Rs.100 or more for 150 minutes of escapist hogwash, who cares about critical thinkers, logical types, culture snobs and their ilk frequenting web sites like this one.
Hey, I noticed on Indian TV that they are running “Visit Ireland” promos featuring clips from this film.
Even the Irish want to ride the Great Indian gravy train.
By the same token one can’t blame the reviewer here or his ‘Highly Recommended’ verdict.
This lead guy runs over pavement dwellers in his luxury car, hunts for endangered species and makes irreverent pronouncements on a phoren TV channel – you think someone gives a damn !
Well there are some thinking, conscientious types on this website and others, a few more in India and other places who seem to care and object – sorry you have been outnumbered million to 1.
As for me, looks like Eros has released the legit DVD’s here in the US and they are being sold for $2.99.
That is how much I will be spending to find out firsthand what the brouhaha is all about.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Where India is ‘rich’ is in the numbers department.
1.2 billion people.
Even if a small fraction embraces junk, it’s still a humongous number and smiles all the way to the bank for the so-called producers, actors etc.
Even the names of our movies sound so awful: Thupaki, Rowdy Rathore, Ek Tha Tiger, Andhala Rakshasi, Nenu Na Pisachi, Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta (no, I’m not making up the last three. They’re Telugu films).
Schatrath. you little piece of turd.
If you have nothing wise to say, sometimes it is better to shut the fuck up, else you will end up sounding quite silly.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Sweetie, now you’ve ruined it all….for yourself.
You have no chance of getting Sonny’s autograph when he becomes a big Ishstar. π
I’m sure Sonny Chatrath will respond to your ‘compliments’ sooner rather than later.
So much for “Keep it clean and peace.” π
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Seen Sonny’s comment response to unknownvirus yesterday If you were a man, I would turn into a caveman? π
Just chill guys!
Watch this brainy Bollywood clip and make love.. ahem… peace! π
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1w0MCFh7w
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Good lord, this Hindi garbage Diya Aur Toofan is a straight copy/remake of a monstrous 1979 Kannada offal called Seetha Ramu (Shankar Nag, Manjula).
One of the few Kannada films I’ve seen in my life.
Outstandingly Bad! π
Lol Just came back to this thread to see how our nasty virus was doing.
I hope you had fun making love to yourself.
I stand corrected BTW, The film is a mega hit. Virus, you can suck my you know what any time you like!
She’ll get my autograph all over her A$$ which she can wipe! lol!
People just don’t appreciate honesty you know.
Was that all you had bottled up inside?
I hope not!
SearchIndia.com Responds:
That noise you just heard was a big quake in the Midwest. π
Not good. This one piece of comment from Sonny.
Storm in a tea cup.
SearchIndia.com Responds:
Tempest in a Teapot.
Or better still, Poodle in the Prime-Ministership. π