Genre: Comedy
Director: Robby Grewal
Producer: Anuj Saxena, A. P. Parigi, Gary S
Banner: Maverick Productions, Mirchi Movies Limited
Music Director: RDB, Vipin Mishra, Xulfi, Mehfuz Maruf
Lyricist: RDB, Vipin Mishra, Xulfi, Syed Gulrez
Star Cast: Aftab Shivdasani, Aamna Shariff, Linda Arsenio, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Manoj Pahwa, Dolly Ahluwalia, Meenakshi, Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala, Kailash Soni , Chandan Anand
Release Date: 20th March 2009
'Aloo Chaat' was completely missing the spice and 'masala' that was expected from it, especially because of its title. Coming down to the nuances, Robby Grewal seemed to be inspired by Hrishikesh Mukherjee - making a simple movie, in a simple style, with an uncomplicated story. However, somewhere along the line, the sweetness quotient (which characterized Hrishi Da's movies) went missing. Yes, 'Aloo Chaat' does make you smile, but after long gaps.
'Aloo Chaat' was completely missing the spice and 'masala' that was expected from it, especially because of its title. Coming down to the nuances, Robby Grewal seemed to be inspired by Hrishikesh Mukherjee - making a simple movie, in a simple style, with an uncomplicated story. However, somewhere along the line, the sweetness quotient (which characterized Hrishi Da's movies) went missing. Yes, 'Aloo Chaat' does make you smile, but after long gaps. While watching 'Aloo Chaat', at times, you feel like you are looking at a tele-serial, even the predictability factor is likewise. One of the reasons the movie does not impress you is that the script is not convincing enough. Even the screenplay is faulty and could have done with some improvement. The film has one strong point - witty dialogues, which provide you almost all the smiles, but it has not been exploited fully.
The songs in 'Aloo Chaat' are good, especially with the music being soothing and tuneful. Talking about the actors, Aftab did not get to do much, though he showed enough potential. The same can be said for Aamna as well, though she surely looked beautiful. Linda Arsenio was a surprise package, impressing us with her acting skills. Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Manoj Pahwa and Sanjay Mishra also played their part well. All in all, it is nothing more than a DVD watch!
Aloo Chaat Pre-release Review
Looks like Bollywood is on a roll with comic flicks in 2009! Right from Aki's 'Chandni Chowk to China' to SRK's 'Billu', it seems like both directors and actors are trying to make their audience enjoy a roller coaster ride of laughter and mirth in the theatres. The latest movie to join the bandwagon is Robby Grewal directed 'Aloo Chaat'. Starring Aftab Shivdasani and big-screen debutant Aamna Shariff, the movie also has Linda Arsenio, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Manoj Pahwa, Dolly Ahluwalia, Meenakshi, Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala, Kailash Soni and Chandan Anand in major roles.
Releasing under the banner of 'Maverick Productions' and 'Mirchi Movies Limited', the movie has been produced by Anuj Saxena, A. P. Parigi and Gary S. While the music of Aloo Chaat is given by RDB, Vipin Mishra, Xulfi and Mehfuz Maruf, the lyrics of the songs are written by RDB, Vipin Mishra, Xulfi and Syed Gulrez. Just as the name says, the story of the film is about a hotchpotch, which occurs in the life of the lead character - played by Aftab Shivdasani. He likes a girl (Aamna Shariff) and wants to get married to her. The problem is - his 'orthodox' family is against the bride that he has chosen for himself.
There are only three options for him to explore - he has to replace his family (not practically possible) or his bride (which he does not want) or make an aloo chaat of his life (if not this, then what else!!). As if this was not enough, the movie also has an unexpected twist in the tale. With the likes of Aftab Shivdasani, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Manoj Pahwa, this movie is sure to make its audience go into bouts of laughter. Right from the mindset of orthodox parents putting up in Delhi to the mind and heart of lovers ruled by romance, Aloo Chaat promises to bring loads of gags. If you want to know whether or not he marries the woman of his choice or makes an 'Aloo Chaat' of his life, wait for 13th March.
