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MOVIE REVIEW BAJRANGI BHAIJAN Director: Kabir Khan Star cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Harshaali Malhotra Produced by: Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh Released Date: July 17, 2015 Music: Pritam Bajrangi Bhaijan THE NEW HEART-THROB OF THE NATION Harshaali wins heart, Bajrangi Bhaijaan breaks all records. ‘B anjrangi Bhaijan’, the most awaited Salman Khan movie and the maiden venture of his production house ‘Salman Khan Films’ released on the festival of Eid, in more than 50 countries with over 5000 screens across globe, set the Box office ablaze. The film broke all the past records with its enormous collections at the Box Office with over 180 cr. in its first week of release. Interestingly, even after eight weeks, the film continues to entertain the viewers. People have loved the movie so much so that they are watching it again and again. “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, which earned Rs 320 crore in its box office run, shattered the sixth week record of Aamir Khan’s “PK”, according to Box Office India. With over 360 cr. gross domestic collection the success of the film’s domestic run has 98 Up Till October Septmeber 201515, 2015 been repeated in the international circuit as well with over 200 cr. gross overseas collection across countries like Australia, New Zealand, U.K., Germany etc. Global collections stand at a whooping 626 cr. The latest reports confirmed the release of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ in Japan very soon. Though there are no confirmations yet, it is also said that the makers of the film are also planning about its release in China. China and Japan being two countries providing a huge platform for bollywood Cinema and with ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ a larger than life film, crossing all the borders with its success there are major possibilities that the film might break all past established bollywood records. Bajrangi Bhaijan is quintessentially ‘masala’ bollywood delight. Salman is quite a genius. The right usage of situations, emotions and cinematography apart, casting is brilliant. Kabir Khan needs to be applauded for finding a true genius in Harshaali. Its difficult to match up Salman Khan for the biggest superstar in the same movie. His aura overpowers everything else. Harshaali stands apart. Are we really seeing a super-heroine of tomorrow. Till then Bajrangi Bhaijaan has weaved its magic across nations