WANTED is POKIRI
Though I am not a big fan of Salman Khan, but have been enjoying his DUS KA DUM on Sony Entertainment Television Channe latelyl. When my wife told me that Sridevi along with Boney Kapoor will be the guests in Sep 19th episode of DUS KA DUM, I made sure that I am back home by 9pm to watch the show just for Sridevi. Sri made appearance on screen after 10 years. She was stunningly beautiful at the age of 46. Though I felt she was a bit uncomfortable in the show, and she could not understand some of the Salman’s Pranks in typical Hindi Estyle. But I think Boney Kapoor managed very well for both of them. Other 2 guest were Prabhu Deva and cute Ayesha Takia Azmi.
Before the start of the show, Sony showed an trailer of "WANTED" and that was the first time I watched the full trailer of the movie. And after seeing it I was 100% sure that its POKIRI. And during the episode, it was confirmed when Boney Kapoor said that the movie is filmed in Hyderabad. Pokiri was a smashit and I have watched it about half-dozen time so far. It has great one liner by Mahesh Babu, and cameo-villain role by multi-talented Prakash Raj. I think only Prakash Raj could have done villain role in WANTED. Boney could have tried with Mahesh instead of Salmaan, but my guess is that Mahesh would have rejected his offer. After watching Mahesh Babu’s OKKADU, ATHADU and POKIRI, I must say that even Bollywood stars cannot compete with him in STYLE.
During the show, Film Director Prabhu Deva made a dance move which got a roaring applause from the studio crowd. Will have to watch the movie to see how Salman has done the same move in the film. I think the credit should go to Sridevi for bringing Prabhu Deva and Prakash Raj to Bollywood Screen in a big way. Prabhu Deva has done some special appearance role, but looks like this is his biggest break as a Director. And I am 100% sure that Hindi Audience will love Prakash Raj in this film. Salman was at his usual in the episode and played jokes on Prabhu Deva, which Prabhu (being such a humble person) took it very lightly. Then SALMAN said to audience that in case Prabhu Calls him as guest in Tamil Version of DUS KA DUM…THO PRABHU TO MERI BAND BAJA DEGA….
After watching Sri on screen after many many years, I think she is quite ready for a comeback. And the comeback would be more memorable if she teams up with either Amitabh or Madhuri Dixit.