Review Apna Sapna Money Money,'Apna Sapna...' a slapstick drag (REVIEW) Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Celina Jaitley, Koena Mitra, Shreyas Talpade, Riya Sen, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav; Director: Sangeeth sivan

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'Apna Sapna...' a slapstick drag (REVIEW)
By Subhash K. Jha,

Film: "Apna Sapna Money Money"; Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Celina Jaitley, Koena Mitra, Shreyas Talpade, Riya Sen, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav; Director: Sangeeth
Sivan; Rating: *

Looking at the bright side, this comedy is decidedly less vulgar and suggestive than director Sangeeth Sivan's earlier "Kya Kool Hain Hum". That, if one may say so, was
the pits. Mercifully, there are no cat-humping jokes to boost the chuckle quotient in "Apna Sapna Money Money".

What the plot lacks in innovativeness, it makes up with a certain breathless momentum and crass candour that's meant to drive audiences into over-the-top gear. And never mind the finer sensitivities. At least the cats are left alone this time.

The story about a run for precious diamonds gives Riteish Deshmukh - a fine, if somewhat dull, actor - a chance to try out numerous get-ups, including a drag act that is dead on. .

Riteish sinks his teeth into the job at hand with more than passing interest. Alas, the material provided to sustain his skills at role changing is so slim, you wonder which
came first, the farce or the flair that he dares to air.

Anupam Kher and Rajpal Yadav provide a comic consistency to the proceedings that tend to get cock-eyed. Rajpal's take-off on Amitabh Bachchan from "Sarkar" would've
been funny if it wasn't so put on.

To their credit, all the actors - male and female - have themselves a whale of a time. So much so that after a while you begin to feel guilty for casting a cynical eye on what's finally meant to be nothing but an innocuous farce fest. To that extent, "...Money Money" gives you your money's worth.

Especially rib tickling are the scenes where Riteish (constantly poker-faced and solemn in his satirical stabs) is wooed by Anupam. The twosome isn't quite Kamal
Haasan-Amrish Puri in "Chachi 420", but does anyone really expect this farce to live up to any standards other than those set by "Masti", "Malaamal Weekly" and "Phir
Hera Pheri"?

Just one word of advice for those who expect some laughs - your belly won't ache. Though going by the level of noise pollution, your ears sure will.

As for the stretched-out comic season that started with Indra Kumar's "Masti" two years ago.... its enough already

'Apna Sapna...' score is fun (MUSIC REVIEW)
By Zafri Mudasser Nofil,

Album: "Apna Sapna Money Money"; Music Director: Pritam; Lyrics: Shabbir Ahmed; Music Label: Tips; Rating: *1/2

"Apna Sapna..." belongs to the recent genre of fun-filled films like "No Entry", and "Kya Kool Hain Hum", which are characterised by situational music, humorous or
easy-going lyrics and remixes.

The album starts off with "Jai jai money" sung by Sukhwinder Singh with supporting vocals by Rana Mazumdar and rapper Bob. There is a heavy dose of
electro-synchronisation in the number, which may appeal to moppet show lovers only.

The next song "Gustakh nigah", another fun-filled one by Sukhwinder and Alisha Chinoi, also has plentiful musical arrangements.

"Dil mein baji guitar" by Mika Singh is the song doing the rounds these days in musical countdowns and was also there in the promos before the film's release. It has some
folk elements - similar to what some Goanese songs have - and that makes the song listen-able.

There is also a version of the song by Amit Kumar. Pritam has a craving for trying out singers and this time he has brought in Amit.

"Paisa Paisa" starts with some rap before Suzzanne D' Mello and Humza take over but the hip-hop feeling is there throughout. A mundane track which resembles many a
rap 'n reggae number.

"Sania badnaam" is a fun-filled number by Sunidhi Chauhan with rap elements fused in between by Bob.

There is also a musical piece "Aey Ganpat baja na" related to the song sung during Ganpati festivals.

Then there is a bevy of remixes - extended club mix, Arabian house mix, dub mix and what not - of almost all songs. DJs Suketu, A-Myth, Kiran and Akbar Sami go all out
for these mixes and remixes.

Nothing great can be written about the songs. Pritam is not a conjuror like those musicians of yesteryears who could compose for almost all situations.

The "Apna Sapna..." score is purely situational and perhaps could garner some listeners if the film appeals to them. Otherwise, not worth a buy.
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