BAJIRAO MASTAANI - A period melodrama

This one is a complete SLB typical flick having its grandeur, power pack performances , heavy filmy dialogues and somewhat depressing climax.
The grand scale is mesmerising and the way maratha empire is portrayed is commendable. Bhansali sure has a vision to make a period film which did not look shabby or boring which several filmmakers would fail in. This time it looks real and not fake sets like sawaariya did.
The movie in the 1st half is very much on track having a parallel storyline blend of love story and bajirao peshwa's wit and bravery as a warrior on conquering India against moghuls. But turns out to be typical Bhansali love story by the climax ending on a depressing note.Dialogues are surely a USP of the film apart from Ranveer Singh. Music is only good for 2 songs Deewani and Malhari. Others do not add to unlike Ramleela.
Talking about the performances Ranveer Singh is indeed the new superstar of bwood having a long way to go. His body language, his accent, his dance and his screen presence is the best part of the film. Deepika does what is expected from her, can't call it her best performance. Priyanka chopra evolves as an actor very well in the role of Kashi Bai. She gives a vision as to how Kashi Bai would have actually been.
Overall the movie is just a 1 time watch for its grandeur and power pack performances.
Verdict - 3 on 5 ***

HATE STORY 3 - Watchable only when u have nothing to do !!

The Vikram Bhatt franchise maintains its unrequired  skin show in songs and the various twists in the story line which make it the hate story it is. With revenge as motive and suspense which keeps u engrossed somewhat the movie becomes just Ok avoiding the acting performances.
Direction is ok and is a typical  bolly Masala with predictable dialogues which could have been better and songs with good music and pathetic lyrics.
Major weakness is the actors. None have acted greatly and struggle to match up to the strong script. This movie could have been way better if casting was taken care of. Sharman Joshi struggles and other 3 are hopeless who spoil the interest in the movie.
The 1st half is sheer boredom with daisy shah and her bad acting. Movie takes a toll in the 2nd half only and keeps it interesting in bits and piece with the unveiling suspense.
Overall its a pretty good script with bad performances making it just watchable but 'At Home'...
Verdict - 2 on 5 **