Steineded
How sad is this?
Kien Navarro
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
Deanna
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
mad_crack_scientist
A shameless copy of the hollywood flick A Kiss Before Dying... I am baffled as to how this movie was even allowed to run in the theaters!!! The Movie is not only drab, boring, and depends on cheap humor, the acting of all the actors involved is bad to say the least!!! No one should waste their time watching this mindless movie....
museumofdave
If you are accustomed to seeing Shah Rukh Khan as a happy, puckish, often pesky but cute-as-a-bug's-ear lover who dances half the movie away, you are in for a shock, as it becomes quickly evident in this early effort he was trying his acting chops as a less than savory boyfriend--he has a reason for villainous actions, but nevertheless it's a change that takes getting used to; during the first half of the three hour film there is some low-comedy that stretches your patience thinly, and the musical numbers show their age and low-budget in comparison with what's available today; this is a decently plotted film with a grim finale, mainly for fans of early Khan and Kajol, who both do their best, but the film seems dated and lacks the chemistry both were to show later on.
anthony_fernandes80
Baazigar arrived like a hurricane at the BO and shocked everyone! The unconventional script and the brilliant music made this film an instant hit.Ajay (SRK) and Seema (Shilpa Shetty) are in love with each other. Vicky (SRK again) and Priya (Kajol) fall in love as well. Priya and Seema are sisters. Do both the sisters love twin brothers? Is he the same guy? Is it going to be one of those cheesy love triangles? The intermission (which is regarded as on of the most shocking intermission sequences in Indian cinema) should answer these questions and raise many more!SRK went out there and did something absolutely different. With Darr ending 1993 for him, he was easily the best actor that year. Everyone was talking about the new Baazigar who knew no Darr of trying something new, regardless of the Anjaam! (Corny, I know! :) ) Kajol and Shilpa Shetty did not get as much scope as Shahrukh, but both performed super confidently and delivered memorable performances.If Khiladi gave Abbas Mustaan their first hit, Baazigar gave them their first Superhit. The talented duo would go on to make many successful suspense thrillers.Apart for the actors and the directors, another person benefited hugely from the success of this film. That person was music composer Anu Malik whose struggling days had finally come to an end. With earlier hits that year in Sir and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi, Anu Malik got his first mammoth hit (to be followed by many more years of successful music). He received his first Filmfare award and further added to ace composers Nadeem-Shravan's woes. Incidentally Nadeem-Shravan were offered this film. But since Kajol hadn't thanked them for their mediocre score in Bekhudi during the film's release, they swore to never compose for a film starring the Bengali actress. Their decision made Anu Malik their biggest competitor.Baazigar is a good film in most respects and even 20 years ahead, it is enjoyable. Whether you know the suspense or no, watch it! If SRKs act won't entertain you, Johnny lever's evergreen comedy will have you in splits again! For first timers, this is a great watch.
Avinash Patalay
"Baazigar" was financially backed by Venus music company who ensured that the soundtrack was of top quality and it pushed the marketing limits. Songs had become a national rage well before the movie actually hit the cinemas. The plot itself was based on "A kiss before dying". The the writer trio (Robin Bhattt, Akash Khurana & Javed Siddiqui) ensured the content was tweaked for Indian sensibilities (emotion, drama, vengeance, pyar, mohabbat and tragedy).Abbas-Mustaan were fresh from the success of "Khiladi" so the audience were waiting with bated-breath for his next bigger and larger outing. For SRK, the timing couldn't have been any better. If "Baazigar" showcased his talent, "Darr" which released a few weeks later displayed his histrionics and stamped the star rising. His performance in the climax left an ever-lasting impression about his acting skills. Kajol: This was her first pairing with SRK. Frankly there were no sparks as later-on the media churned it out to be. She got noticed but it was Shilpa who became the talk of the tinsel-town. Siddharth was supposed to have a romantic track with Kajol but got chopped on the editing table. Even the song "Chupaana Bhi Nahin Aata" which featured in the audio cassette went missing in the actual proceeding. Well, it shaped into a character role. Rakhee Gulzar was as usual dependent. And so was Dilip Tahil. Johnny Lever evoked a few laughs. "Baazigar" means only SRK. Period.
