Fashion (2008)

Madhur's films are reality driven mostly, like CHANDNI BAR, SATTA, TRAFFIC SIGNAL, PAGE 3 This time he shows the world of FASHION but sadly his research, ideas of Fashion seem too naive, superficiallike how does a supermodel not know about the no marriage clause and many thingsThe film could be handled better and though certain scenes like wardrobe malfunction, Kangana's character and some more are handled wellThe overall film is damn predictable, too simplistic and ends like a one dimensional filmThe ease at which Priyanka becomes a big model in the end is too much and also Madhur tries to show the bad side a bit too much also too many gays in the film, why? The entire sleeping with a black scene seems too much Madhur does handle some scenes well but overall not his best film Music is goodPriyanka does her part well but her make up, dresses, hairstyle are bad many times, that too for a model Her acting is good enough and manages to convey the turmoil.etc Kangana Ranaut steals the show with a natural performance, but she needs to get off this similar roles now Arbaaz Khan is good, Harsh is excellent Arjan Bajwa is good, Mugdha Godse is excellent, Sameer Soni is alright, Kitu Gidwani is adequate

MB's films are a bit different from the usual bollywood fare and this subjects are bold. Fashion, whilst watchable has a cliché ridden story. In addition, it looks like he has a set template of characters which move from one film to the other - it was like Page 3 set in the fashion world with same rich socialites (bad), middle class (good), psychos (Kangana in sparkling form) and extras doing social commentary. Priyanka is looking gorgeous and does a sterling job (Especially when compared to the suffocating Sana she played in Love Story 2050). Arbaaz is his wooden self and looks like he is reading the lines straight off the tele prompter. The supporting cast are generally very good as is the case in a lot of Madhur's films. Its a wafer thin story with shocks as fillings - Lets do something new Madhur.

MB, has a gift for film-making.He selects everyday themes and put his own spin on them. 'Fashion," is yet another spin on his bowling score that includes some great movies; including my personal favorite's "Satta," and "Chandini Bar". Even though the movie has a "dejavu" feeling after the interval (wait a minute, did't I see this before-Meghan meets Sarin-same Catwalk-same fashionistas etc etc) The one actor who shines bright is Kangana Ranout who has an edge over Priyanka at least in this movie. She does the "Drug addict" bit to perfection. The movie shows "Behind the Scenes" look into the Catwalk Trade-some exxagerated-some scary and some-pretty convincingly believable. This reminds me of the Life and tribulations of a Joker as in "Mera Naam Joker." where the Show has to go on-no matter what-and it does-meanwhile the audience is intrigued but nevertheless entertained as all of Madhur Bandharkar's films do. One day they will all reach a cult status when the Film Buffs will be quoting his films.

Fashion was a really nice movie, and mostly it was it was showing the life of models. It even shows the models dark side, not only smoking, drinking etc. Priyanka Chopra did a very good acting as Meghna Mathur. But I felt that if she could have given a bit more expressions it would have been a better film. Kangana Raunat did a satisfying role as Shonali Gujral. She was into her character. Specially then when she had to act drunken etc. I guess she was the one who acted the best in this movie. But I still think the movie could be made shorter. She really showed how ambitious she was. Priyanka really showed how nicely she could act and do cat walk. I think Madhur Bhandarkar has made a really successful and real life based movie. His movie has a depth and shows the real life of models. You all should go and see this incredible movie.