It's that festive time of the year again, Ramadhan comes to a close, Eid and Diwali strike and Bollywood sparks! Like every year, this is deemed as the hottest season in the Bollywood calendar, and in the past all the 'biggies' have released in this time - be it K3G, Kaante, Don or Jaanemann. This year we have the two biggest releases of the year: Saawariya and Om Shanti Om.
Saawariya is set for a Diwali release, with Om Shanti Om following up a few weeks later. However, the Eid weekend, which is next week sees the release of the much awaited Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Bhool Bhulaiya! Quite contrasting movies, so it will be interesting what the audience opt for.
My gut instinct says that the masses will go for Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, purely because it has a greater family appeal, with it having the likes of Rani, Abhishek, Jaya Bachchan in it. However, I think Bhool Bhulaiya will spark magic with the youth. The music of Bhool Bhulaiya, especially the groovy track "hare raam, hare krishna" has been a super hit with the Indian audience. Let's see if the movie delivers the same result.
All eyes on the festive season!
ps - I'm watching Laaga Chunari Mein Daag on the Eid weekend (",)