Ghajini is a 2008 Bollywood film directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced under the Geetha Arts banner by Allu Aravind. The film is a remake of a Tamil film, of the same name, which was also by Muragadoss and starred Surya Sivakumar and Asin. It stars Aamir Khan and bollywood débutant Asin Thottumkal. Jiah Khan, Pradeep Rawat and Riyaz Khan are essaying supporting roles.
The movie is an action-thriller, with strong romantic elements, that explores the life of a rich businessman who suffers from anterograde amnesia following a violent encounter in which his love interest, model Kalpana was killed. He tries to avenge the killing with the aid of Polaroid Instant camera photographs and permanent tattoos on his torso. The character of Aamir Khan will also feature in a 3-D game titled Ghajini:the game, which is based on the same movie.
The film is a perfect masala film, a revenge thriller, a genre which was very popular in the 80s. But what sets the film apart from a typical pot boiler is the way the screenplay has been structured, oscillating between flashbacks and present time. There is also a good balance of romance, suspense, action and comedy. Plus the biggest asset – Aamir Khan! The story has two major flashbacks, but unlike many films where flashbacks do nothing for the film itself, this one actually aids in building the character and adding intensity to them. Having seen Sanjay’s past life, you see reason for his current actions. The film at no point justifies the actions but it does give you reason to go with the flow.
Apart from being one of the biggest films of all times GHAJINI seems to be scoring on the front of merchandizing as well. While Shah Rukh Khan did not publicize the manner in which he had acquired his six-pack abs as a merchandize, Aamir Khan's GHAJINI has gone ahead and done it. In one of the first tie-ups India Games has tied up with the trainer of Aamir Khan - Satyajit Chaurasia - and has offered the viewers a downloadable five-minute guide through mobiles christened as Ultimate workout.
Amongst the sequences that stand out are Aamir’s first encounter with Asin, Aamir visiting Asin’s boss’s party, Aamir’s outburst in the hospital, Asin’s murder sequence and of course the action packed climax where Aamir for a moment forgets what he is fighting for when he comes face to face with the villain!
In an author backed role, Aamir has outperformed himself, making us fall short of words in his praise. He is not only utterly convincing as a killing machine but he is extremely loveable in the romantic comedy sequences with Asin. South starlet Asin in her Bollywood debut leaves a lasting impression. Jiah though fits the part somehow pales in comparison to Asin. Her accented Hindi irritates. Pradeep Rawat brings back to Bollywood, the true villain that was missing since long time. He is menacingly good.
As a nation which is caught in the frenzy of GHAJINI hair style, the launch of the body building guide is sure to set the cash register on fire and would be able to churn out a whole new crop of health aficionados. Aamir would be doing a yeomen service to the cause of the health, which is indeed an unplanned by-product of GHAJINI being thrown up owing to unique convergence of technology and marketing acumen facilitated by a generation, which is crazy about downloading everything on to their mobiles.
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Murugados’s direction is terrific and the master story teller that he is, he just doesn’t give the audience a moment to think even in 180 minutes running time film. Technically it definitely stands amongst the best films of 2008. Superb editing (Anthony), excellent camerawork (Ravi K Chandran) and amazing sound design (Resul) take the film to an altogether different level. The action by Peter Hains and Stunt Shiva keeps you on the edge of your seat. But some action sequences have turned out a bit too gory and not meant for the faint hearted. But with Aamir giving his everything all out in them they end up being a treat to watch. A.R. Rahman’s melodies are a treat to watch onscreen having been excellently picturised. Also, none of the songs hamper the proceedings.
Body building as a concept used to be inspired from the images more associated with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarznegger but with GHAJINI built-ups available in the market, the yearning to do it would have more passion, as the idol to aspire to is seeped in the Indian sensibilities and taking into account the Indian ground realities.
The concept of memorabilia associated with films was not succeeding earlier may be owing to the fact that it was working in a superficial manner in the sense of either releasing dolls, or other images associated with films, but not revolving around intricate USPs of the films as it has been done in GHAJINI. In this sense GHAJINI could indeed turn out to be an interesting case study in marketing associated with a film.

She is from India God own country Kerala. Her father is industrialist and now he back up all the business and kept behind his daughter and looking out her day to day business. Mother is surgeon and keeps doing that and randomly giving company to her daughter. Asin Thottumkal the actress who suited for cheerful and fun loving roles becomes now in top in Bollywood Hindi cinema since her latest Ghajini block buster success. Asin current Hindi project “London Dreams” which Salman Khan and Ajay Devkan are acting as heroes with her. The sexiest body Hindi Actor Salman Khan already has Actress cum Model Katrina Kaif as girl friend. Now relationship of Salman Khan and Katrina is under fire because Asin enter in between. Those rumors elaborate that Asin bedroom filled with Salman khan posters and the Luxury Flat which Asin currently staying in Mumbai is presented by Salman khan. Salman khan and Asin both are seen together in lot of parties too. South Indian Actresses when got success in North Indian Cinema (HINDI) their success is not that much easy as existing Hindi actresses are not allowing them to conquer. There is news says that all the rumor about Asin is fabricated by her business rivals... One of the silly rumors that Asin rivals are spreading in industry that, Asin body spreading very bad odor and heroes acting with closer with her irritating by this bad odor. But one thing is clear to us. Asin from smart land of India (Kerala) she has been acting with all most of the leading actors in Tamil, Telugu and she maintain clean image and none of the rumor was leaked when she were acted in Tamil and Telugu. But after she shifting to Hindi and gave blockbuster movie, there is series of rumors has been leaking... Asin is perfectionist, very responsible and smarter... One thing clearer here... Smartness is not always brings success...lets Asin take care of her from these rumors.

In an industry known to stir up controversies on even the most uncontroversial character, one leading lady has kept gracefully away from the gossip mills that keep spinning away tirelessly. Asin has maintained an impeccable record and a flawless image. What has helped her do this? Well, there might be many factors but the one that we feel has worked the most in her favor is that she has got the right person managing her career. It is her dad who does the job and the care that he takes in making the right moves on his daughter’s behalf cannot be replicated by any professional. It is in this context that Asin was recently quoted saying that ‘my dad is the only man in my life’; she was being asked about the existence of a boyfriend or any plans to meet someone. Her reply was perhaps the best that any actress has given (in recallable memory) to such a question.

Well, there are other reasons too why she has not been subject to many controversial observations like many unfortunate actresses of our times. Grapevine always manages to churn out something about an actress and her co-star. But, Asin at most times has shared the screen with senior actors like Suriya (twice), Vijay (twice), Ajith (twice), Vikram (once) and Kamal Haasan (once), which straightway ruled out any possibilities of rumors making the rounds. And, her choices too have defined her well. Maybe she has not waited for the meaty heroine-oriented roles; she has featured in regular commercial entertainers. But even in the midst of commercial fare she has never allowed herself to be relegated to the status of a show piece that just comes for songs and disappears afterwards. Looking at what Asin has managed to do, it would not be wrong to say that she worked herself into a position where any gossipmonger who carried grapevine about her would end up looking foolish.But, there is more to Asin than just the clean image. We are not sure whether she makes extra efforts to steer clear of controversy or if it comes naturally to her. But, even in the midst of keeping a dignified profile, she has not allowed herself to become a subdued personality; she speaks her mind. Not many people would have the confidence to say aloud that they were disappointed by the way in which Aamir Khan totally overshadowed them. Asin was bold and confident enough to state aloud that she was not happy with the promos and stills of Ghajini which gave her very little publicity. It is not easy for a newcomer to raise an objection to someone as huge as Aamir Khan. But that’s Asin for you - dignified and bold at the same time. A rare combination!

Salman Khan and Asin are getting along so well together that we smell a rat here. Working together in Vipul Shah’s London Dreams, the co-stars are reveling in each other’s company. Their wonderful chemistry is reportedly extended beyond the shoots. Our source says, “Salman and Asin have become extremely close to each other and Salman is extra protective about her.
Apparently, Asin’s bedroom has pictures of Sallu all over… This only proves that she is really fond of him. Top it with rumors of Katrina Kaif visiting Chandigarh to keep tabs on Salman’s closeness with Asin and it adds up to a lot.”
The source adds, “Although both of them have been open about their fondness for each other on the sets, they have not gone public about their closeness. But this could be because Salman has a girlfriend and Asin has an overly protective father who accompanies her everywhere.
Apparently, the house in which Asin currently resides at Lokhandwala has also been gifted to her by Salman. He had earlier gifted girlfriend Katrina a house. So, this just assures us that there’s something brewing here