Genre – Romantic comedy
Written & Directed by - Nagesh Kukunoor
Produced by - Elahe Hiptoola and Rahul Puri
Music - Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant
Lyrics - Mir Ali Husain
Date of Release – 18 January 2008
Main Star Cast - Shreyas Talpade (as Shankar), Lina Christianson (as Jasmine), Vijay Maurya, Yatin Karyekar, Manmeet Singh and Sharad Wagh, Surender Kumar. Naseeruddin Shah has made a special appearance.
Initially, as the movie opens up, the plot seems to be quite entertaining as well as gripping. However, it loses the grip on the audience before the interval only - mainly because of the faulty screenplay. Though nobody can deny the excellent direction and execution of Nagesh, but in absence of a proper story and screenplay, it fails to pull the film through. Still, he manages to entertain you atleast in some of the scenes. The problem is that, whenever seen in totality, the film fails to create that zing.
The Story of Bombay to Bangkok
For all those who have waited so much time for the next Nagesh Kukunoor release, the time is here. With the releasing of ‘Bombay to Bangkok’ today (18th January), they have their prayers finally answered. But, this time, we came back from the hall a little disappointed with Nagesh, or shall we say the movie! He has tried to make a typical Bollywood masala film this time, but somehow his charm got lost on the way. Though it would not be correct to label the movie an out and out dud, it doesn’t manage to impress either.
Initially, as the movie opens up, the plot seems to be quite entertaining as well as gripping. However, it loses the grip on the audience before the interval only - mainly because of the faulty screenplay. Though nobody can deny the excellent direction and execution of Nagesh, but in absence of a proper story and screenplay, it fails to pull the film through. Still, he manages to entertain you atleast in some of the scenes. The problem is that, whenever seen in totality, the film fails to create that zing. The songs of the movie are good and get you ticking and humming. Even the cinematography manages to make an impact on you. As far as performances are concerned, Shreyas manages to win our hearts, once again! Even the Thai actress Lena manages to get applauds. Vijay Maurya and Yateen Karyekar are also good. However, the movie has failed to exploit the potential of a great actor like Naseeruddin Shah. On the whole, Bombay to Bangkok manages to bring a few laughs here and there, but definitely lacks the Nagesh Kukunoor magic.
Bombay to Bangkok Pre Release Review
The soon-to-release Bollywood film, Bombay to Bangkok is a true-blue romantic comedy. It stars Shreyas Talpade (as Shankar) and Lina Christianson (as Jasmine) in the lead roles. Nagesh Kukunoor has both written and directed the movie, whereas Elahe Hiptoola and Rahul Puri have handled the production. The expected release of Bombay to Bangkok is slated for 18 January 2008.
The Story of Bombay to Bangkok Cook, Shankar (role played by Shreyas Talpade) is in dire need of money. He, therefore, steals it from a local don and scampers away as a part of a team of doctors who are traveling to Bangkok for some relief project. As luck would have it, Shankar anyway loses the money in the chaos. His life is all topsy turvy. But in the middle of this mayhem, he comes across the pretty Jasmine (Lina) in a bar.
The only glitch is that Jasmine is Thai and so Shankar is unable to comprehend a word of what she utters. However, Jasmine turns up desperately in need of a doctor one day. Shankar pretending to be a doctor along with his ludicrous Sardar friend, Rachinder bump into this Jasmine. The result is that she too gets entangled into Shankar’s misadventures while running away from the don and his gang. Watch the movie yourself to know what happens at the end!
Brief Sketch of Main Characters in Bombay to Bangkok
Shankar
Cook Shankar needs money desperately to get medical help for his sick mother. Finding no other alternative, he steals from a local don and soon discovers his faux pas. Since the don and his gang are after his life, he escapes to Bangkok as doctor to save his life. The plot only thickens every minute thereon.
Jasmine
The role of Jasmine is played by the lovely Lina Christianson. She’s a new recruit at a classy Thai massage parlor and is taken by surprise when Shankar walks in posing as a doctor. She too gets drawn into the whirlpool because of Shankar.
Rachwinder Singh
Rash’s previous generations have made Thailand their home. But that does not alter in any way this large-hearted Sardarji’s jest for life. He plays cupid for the hero and heroine.
Jam K
Jam K is the successor to his gangster father’s legacy. But he thinks himself to be a total misfit because what he really craves to do is make the world dance to his rap tunes. He finally sets off on Shankar’s heels.
Rati
A psychiatrist in the team of doctors, she is suspicious of Shankar who’s traveling with them posing to be a doctor himself. But a few crazy counseling sessions with Jam K and all her original intentions pertaining Shankar goes for a toss.
