O muro preto e a crise ....

Dois homens numa enfermaria de hospital. Um deles, próximo à janela, tinha autorização para, todas as tardes, ficar olhando janela fora. O outro, impossibilitado de mover-se, não saía da cama. O que olhava pela janela descrevia para o seu companheiro de quarto o que via lá fora - um lago, muitas árvores, crianças brincando...
O companheiro imobilizado ficava imaginando as cenas descritas pelo seu amigo e sentia-se motivado a deixar a cama e ficar curado logo. Ao mesmo tempo, porém, sentia-se frustado por não poder ver todas aquelas coisas. Queria fazer qualquer coisa para poder ver o que havia lá fora. Passando um tempo o seu companheiro de quarto teve um enfarte e veio a falecer. Ele aproveitou a ausência do seu amigo e pediu para ficar próximo à janela, e num esforço incrível levantou-se para olhar lá fora e viu....apenas um muro preto!”
Pensando nessa estória, vejo que muitas vezes, um empresário, diretor, chefe, supervisor ou mesmo um pai, uma mãe, um professor tem que fazer o mesmo com seu pessoal, com seus filhos, com seus alunos jovens. Embora enxergando a “crise” ou um “muro preto” à sua frente, não pode deixar de passar uma “visão” diferente, estimulando as pessoas a quererem “sair da cama” e olhar o “mercado” e tentar ver um mundo diferente. Não se trata de “mentir” ou “enganar” as pessoas, trata-se de tentar mostrar que “além do muro preto” de fato existem outras realidades, outras oportunidades que são igualmente verdadeiras e que o “muro preto” que é nos está impedindo de enxergar.
Pense nisso. Será que não ficamos olhando para a “crise” o tempo todo e descrevendo um “muro preto” aos nossos companheiros? Será que não salutar e oportuno apresentarmos uma “visão” do que poderá e pode, de fato, existir além do muro?

BOLLYWOOD...hit and flops of 2008 !!!

Year 2008 saw its own sets of ups and down in the Bollywood. The year started with hits like Jannat, Race, Singh is Kinng and then slowed down with series of flops. And when all the big pundits were counting the loss on the industry, Dostana & Fashion gave the much deserved boost and now “Rab ne Bana De Jodi” is set to break the DDLJ opening records. Some notable performances were seen from Imran Khan in “Jaane Tu..”, Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal in “Rock on” and Hrithik Roshan in “Jodhaa Akbar”. Priyanka Chopra picked her hit with Dostana & Fashion after series of Flops. Movies on Terror also received huge acclaim - “A Wednesday” and “Mumbai Meri Jaan” both dealing with lifes of common man affected by the terror attacks in the country. And as we close down, the much awaited movie is ready for release - GHAJINI! As usual Aamir is in different style and though the story is not too different, execution promises you to deliver the BEST of the Year!
BlockBuster Hits during this year:
1. Jannat: Emraan Hashmi - Mahesh Bhatt combo strikes again. New face Sonal Chauhan — Sans acting but attractive. The movie was a big hit oustside India including South East Asia where the movie was shot extensively.
2. Race: Abbas Mustan hit the audience target by creating series of mysteries, exotic locales, babes like Katrina & Bips.Saif and Akshay khanna’s acting appreciated. The song “Pehli Nazaar…” by Atif was one of the best song of the year. Anil Kapoor and Sameera Reddy did remarkable performances too!
3. Bachna Ae Haseeno — Ranbir’s second movie — Typical Yash Raj romance, Nice songs and locales, Bips as hot as ever. Saw Ranbir and Deepika in reel life romance. Was a boost for Ranbir, whose Saawariya flopped despite good work.
4. Singh is King — Akshay’s yet another comedy and hit on his cap. Katrina still rocks with sans Hindi diction, nice hilarious time pass. This is the seventh hit in a row by Akshay and he remains to be the bigger grosser of the year. Also Akki-Kat pair continues to be the HIT PAIR!
5. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na — Promising debutant, Imran Khan and Genelia is noticed after 2 of her earlier films. Typical college romance but was liked by audience for great acting skills from the stars and Naseeruddin shah and Ratna Pathak. Aamir Khan execution meant a success. Good start by Imran Khan!
6. Rock On – Amazing debut from the director turn actor Farhan Akhtar. Arjun Rampal proved his acting skills.. Nice melodramatic and musical story. A must watch for all youngsters. Farhan also sang all the songs in the movie, that revived ROCK music in Hindi Cinema.
7. Fashion — Its all about the people in Fashion world. Glits, glamour, Cheat, Attitude, betrayal… all in all good performances by the 3 leading ladies –Priyanka, Mugdha & Kangana. A Typical Madhur Bhandarkar film that is inspired by real life activity!
8. Dostana — A thorough time pass movie with new Gay concept and hilarious riots and hungama. Great songs, Exotic Hawaii locales and hot and sexy Priyanka and John - a must watch. Finally a hit for Priyanka after continuos five flops!
9. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi – Shahrukh as always who is good at pulling audience towards him and has left no stones unturned in his latest movie. New comer Anushka — Nice actor and dancer, but what her future holds, only time can tell. in Shahrukhs’w own words - “Sau sunaar ki aur ek luhaar ki”.
10. Ghajini (predicted hit) — Aamir’s films are always waited for as this perfectionist seeker actor can never go wrong. Hence this movie is already predicted to be a hit according to audience. Also awaiting to watch the debut actress Asin’s performance. Jiah Khan’s role is highly appreciated by Aamir, so finally a good one by Jiah. Songs already a big hit.
The following are the average hits of this year:
1. Sarkar Raj – RGV failed to create the Sarkar magic, but great performances from the whole Bachhan family. Aishwariya Rai also played a pivotal role in the movie. Heard Ram Goal wants to make one more Sarkar… hmmm!
2. Jodhaa Akbar — Excellent performances and exemplary costumes and accessories, but we guess history is still boring for audience whether if its on books or theaters. But hats off to Ashutosh Gowarikar for working on a historical subject and yet creating the magic. The costumes looked awesome!
3. Kismat Konnection — People had high hopes on the newly talked on couple Shahid and Vidya, but I guess they failed to create the that magic on screen, Guess people have now realized that more than Kismat its now hardwork that clicks the connections. This was Aziz Mirza work after 7 years (Last bein Phir bhi Dil Hain Hindustani…).
4. Yuvraaj – Again, people expected a lot from this movie, first for the interesting star cast, for the money spent on it, songs that were amazing. But the storyline destroyed the film. Mukta Art banner and AR Rahmaan music could not help get some good audience for the movie.
This year we had some non-commercial movies that became a hit and was very well acclaimed.
1. Welcome to Sajjanpur — Amazing acting from each and every member living in Sajjanpur. A must watch movie for all urban guys. Shyam Benegal project!
2. Mumbai Meri Jaan — Heart touching and reality striking movie about the serial bomb-blasts in Mumbai. Deals with four different persons and their reactions post mumbai train blasts. A Must Watch!
3. A Wednesday – Suberb direction, acting by Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher is commendable. Clean India from terrorists - and if politican or police cannot do it, comman man will do it. What a film, A MUST WATCH!
4. Aamir – Small budget movie with excellent plot and mind blowing acting by the debut actor Rajeev Khandelval also famous as Sujal (his popular TV serial name). UTV Productions!
5. Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye — Another small budget movie but excellent direction and acting by Abhey deol and Paresh rawal. This guy (Abhey) if hits the right chord can reach stardom fast. Big Star Cast is not needed for a good movie, this movie proved it!
6. De Taali – Was an average movie but was highly acclaimed for the direction. The 3 friends in this movie can be related to any common man who would had his college days. (But we guess we already had Dil Chahte hai), hence people didn’t prefer this much.
7. Mithya — Excellent acting, direction and Rajat and Naseeruddin are more excellent in this movie. A must watch for all real movie lovers.
The following movies were predicted to be a hit but bombed at box office:
1. Krazzy 4 — Rakesh Roshan on his attempt to make something different, ended up making people go KRAZZZZZZYYY. Papa Roshan now banking of “Kites” with Beta “Hrithik”.
2. Bhoothnath — We guess people cant take Amitabh in some roles anymore. Juhi’s acting and the child’s acting was good but could not create much magic on screen. Guess the script was too weak for 2.5 hrs worth time!
3. Contract -- We hope RGV attempts to think apart from underworld now. He cant assume that all the movies he make will be a hit like Sathya and Company. Something really wrong with Ram Gopal Verma!
4. Drona -- We just do not understand on what basis Goldie Behl the director planned to waste his crores of rupees on this baseless movie. And acting wise, we guess Priyanka would have been a better drona as she was the one who was jumping all the while in the movie. Was the biggest disaster of the year. Poor Priyanka!
5. Golmaal Returns — The Golmaal team returned without any magic and jokes this time. It was boring to watch Kareena in non-glamorous role. No jokes mo mazaa. Was a disaster as well!
6. Hello – Most of the people had already read Chetan’s novel and most of them thought the novel was better expressive than the movie. Even Salman could not save the movie for going Dabba!
7. Karzzz — We hope Himesh learns soon that there are just few things a man can master, one cant be master of all trades. Further, remakes have not worked great and who wants to make remake of legends of Subhash Ghai, Rishi Kapoor, Simi Grewal and the musicl magic of Laxmikant Pyarelal. Failed miserably.
8. Mere Baap Pehle Aap — Priyadarshan failed to create the magic of Hungama and Hulchul this time. Good acting by one and all but poor story line.
9. Phoonk -- Another RGV’s creativity that went to ashes. The promos promised a hell lot but alas!! Commendable point — the child’s acting. Lot of nonsense were marketed though about the insensity of horror, but again public are getting wiser.
10. Roadside Romeo — Jugal Hansraj — what to say about the man who thought an animated movie with Saif and Kareen’s voice would do magic. We guess instead of animated series if he had made a real movie with the same pair, it would have been a sure hit.
11. Tashan – We fail to understand on what basis the biggest stars of bollywood agreed to do this movie? One movie that people would regret for going to theaters. Guess even Yashji wasn’t happy with this movie script, hmmm Adi listen to dad please!
12. Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic — There was nothing good except Amisha’s slim and curvy body show to talk in this movie. Rani sucked in the 80 yr old nanny costume throughout the movie. Another disaster by Rani!
13. U Me Aur Hum — Another movie that people predicted and awaited a lot but Ajay and Kajol were not successful in creating their magic as in Pyar toh hona tha.
14. Love Story 2050 — Yet another much awaited movie which was promised to have exemplary graphic work and great story line. But we guess it was not all that bad either. Many children liked the graphics. Priyanka in red hair was a big NO NO. Harman Baweja needs a Hrithik look alike break soon.
15. Kidnap – After Jaane tu… Expectations from Imraan were more and he didn’t disappoint the audience acting wise, but poor storyline caused problems. Even Minnisha’s bikini didn’t make lot of difference.
The following movies were a total washed out on the box office:
1. Black N White – Nice story line on terrorists and suicide bombers but was poorly directed and presented and hence didn’t catch much audience.
2. Bombay to Bangkok – Shreyas Talpade was not able to make much impact on audience this time. We guess he was better as a commercial actor than a romantic actor.
3. C Kkompany – Ekta Kapoor is better off with her saas bahu serials. She is not only spoiling her reputation but also her brother Tushar’s career..
4. Chamku -- Bobby Deol is known for good acting and he has delivered that well in the movie but again poor story line and presented badly. Even priyanka was not able to add magic may be that’s because she had sans glamor.
5. Dil Kabaddi — A lot of confusions in a marital marriage will definitely lead to divorce. So was the movie. A lot of confusions in the movie made people to get confused. Hope the couples went with their own spouse when they left the theaters.
6. Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi — We guess its time for Bharjatia’s to come out of their traditional marriage dramas and show some realty. Its also sad to see Isha Koppikar in such silent and behanji type role.
7. EMI — Catchy storyline but bobmed due to poor acting by one and all. Sanjay’s repeated don in all his movies sadenned the sudience.
8. God Tussi Great Ho — Another awaited movie that people thought would be nice but we guess due to poor direction, it could not make much.
9. Hari Puttar – Even children felt its not hilarious. We guess its all said in one sentence.
10. Halla Bol – Ajay Devgan failed to execute his charisma as in Yuva this time.
11. Heroes -- Was not much recognized because of poor promotions.
12. Hijack – Nice acting by Shiney Ahuja, poor direction. and there was absolutely no need of Esha in the movie.
13. Jimmy – Worthless acting by Mimoh. He should learn something from his father.
14. Kaashh… Mere Hote! – After a lot of struggle Ash look alike Sneha Ullal managed to get a movie but audience failed to recognize her.
15. Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam — Nice movie but if it was executed in a much clear manner would have been a hit.
16. Mission Istanbul — Went unnoticed as yet another Cop -thief thing.
17. Money Hai Toh Honey Hai — Again went unnoticed. Hansika is too young for bollywood.
18. Mr.Black Mr.White — We guess this movie was made in 1947 but was released in 2008.
19. My Name is Anthony Gonsalves — Nice acting by Amrita (nice to see her in minis) but was not promising story to hold the audience. Debut actor Nikhil failed to atract audience.
20. One Two Three — All comedies do not become hit and this is one such movie.
21. Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama — All actors, director, writer all went unnoticed.
22. Saas Bahu Aur Sensex — Catchy story line but it missed the right sense to hold the audience.
23. Sorry Bhai – I guess India has not reached to a level where guys have to fear to make their fiancee meet their brothers.
24. Ugly Aur Pagli — Too much of bossism sucks people and hence the movie also sucked.
25. Via Darjeeling -- Another unnoticed movie.
26. Woodstock Villa — It failed to make people fear. It just made them laugh.
27. 1920 -- Same goes with this movie. The magic of Raaz couldn’t be recreated.
28. Khalbali - Fun Unlimited — The producer has proudly announced 5 lack for the one who would come out of theater without laughing. Hopefully the producer doesn’t have to cry for this in future.
29. Superstar – The superstar Kunal Khemu of Kalyug fame failed to impress people this time.
30. Sunday — Poor plot, acting, direction. All in all poor in everything.
31. The Last Lear — Nice story, nice acting but somehow it didn’t impress people. Guess people are interested in masalas rather than serous drama.
-MK

L I F E - V I D A ...

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.

3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime..
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
40. You need God in your life more than you know it. Get closer to Him.

WE ARE THE WORLD

Relembrar o famoso vídeo dos anos 80, com letras...escrita por Michael Jackson e Lionel Richie, produzido por Quincy Jones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2W4-0qUdHY

E o making of...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0IweJ0g39I

...um best ever !!!!!!!

A história do BCP... por Miguel Sousa Tavares

Em países onde o capitalismo, as leis da concorrência e a seriedade do negócio bancário são levados a sério, a inacreditável história do BCP já teria levado a prisões e a um escândalo público de todo o tamanho. Em Portugal, como tudo vai acabar sem responsáveis e sem responsabilidades, convém recordar os principais momentos deste "case study", para que ao menos a falta de vergonha não passe impune.
1. Até ao 25 de Abril, o negócio bancário em Portugal obedecia a regras simples: Cada grande família, intimamente ligada ao regime, tinha o seu banco. Os bancos tinham um só dono ou uma só família como dono e sustentavam os demais negócios do respectivo grupo. Com o 25 de Abril e a nacionalização sumária de toda a banca, entrámos num período 'revolucionário' em que "a banca ao serviço do povo" se traduzia, aos olhos do povo, por uns camaradas mal vestidos e mal encarados que nos atendiam aos balcões como se nos estivessem a fazer um grande favor. Jardim Gonçalves veio revolucionar isso, com a criação do BCP e, mais tarde, da Nova Rede, onde as pessoas passaram a ser tratadas como clientes e recebidas por profissionais do ofício.. Mas, mais: ele conseguiu criar um banco através de um MBO informal que, na prática, assentava na ideia de valorizar a competência sobre o capital. O BCP reuniu uma série de accionistas fundadores, mas quem de facto mandava eram os administradores - que não tinham capital, mas tinham "know-how". Todos os fundadores aceitaram o contrato proposto pelo "engenheiro" - à excepção de Américo Amorim, que tratou de sair, com grandes lucros, assim que achou que os gestores não respeitavam o estatuto a que se achava com direito (e dinheiro).
2. Com essa imagem, aliás merecida, de profissionalismo e competência, o BCP foi crescendo, crescendo, até se tornar o maior banco privado português, apenas atrás do único banco público, a Caixa Geral de Depósitos. E, de cada vez que crescia, era necessário um aumento de capital. E, em cada aumento de capital, era necessário evitar que algum accionista individual ganhasse tanta dimensão que pudesse passar a interferir na gestão do banco. Para tal, o BCP começou a fazer coisas pouco recomendáveis: aos pequenos depositantes, que lhe tinham confiado as suas poupanças para gestão, o BCP tratava de lhes comprar, obviamente sem os consultar, acções do próprio banco nos aumentos de capital, deixando-os depois desamparados nas perdas da bolsa; Aos grandes depositantes e amigos dos gestores, abria-lhes créditos de milhões em "off-shores" para comprarem acções do banco, cobrindo-lhes, em caso de necessidade, os prejuízos do investimento. Desta forma exemplar, o banco financiou o seu crescimento com o pêlo do próprio cão, aliás, com o dinheiro dos depositantes - e subtraiu ao Estado uma fortuna em lucros não declarados para impostos. Ano após ano, também o próprio BCP declarava lucros astronómicos, pelos quais pagava menos de impostos do que os porteiros do banco pagavam de IRS em percentagem. E, enquanto isso, aqueles que lhe tinham confiado as suas pequenas ou médias poupanças viam-nas sistematicamente estagnadas ou até diminuídas e, de seis em seis meses, recebiam uma carta-circular do engenheiro a explicar que os mercados estavam muito mal.
3. Depois, e seguindo a velha profecia marxista, o BCP quis crescer ainda mais e engolir o BPI. Não conseguiu, mas, no processo, o engenheiro trucidou o sucessor que ele próprio havia escolhido, mostrando que a tímida "renovação" anunciada não passava de uma farsa. Descobriu-se ainda uma outra coisa extraordinária e que se diria impossível: que o BCP e o BPI tinham participações cruzadas, ao ponto de hoje o BPI deter 8% do capital do BCP e, como maior accionista individual, ter-se tornado determinante no processo de escolha da nova administração... do concorrente! Como se fosse a coisa mais natural do mundo, o presidente do BPI dá uma conferência de imprensa a explicar quem deve integrar a nova administração do banco que o quis opar e com o qual é suposto concorrer no mercado, todos os dias...
4. Instalada entretanto a guerra interna, entra em cena o notável comendador Berardo, ele é só o homem que mais riqueza acumula e menos produz no país (protegido pelo 1º Ministro (a Sócretina), que lhe deu um museu do Estado para armazenar a colecção de arte privada. Mas, verdade se diga, as brasas espalhadas por Berardo tiveram o mérito de revelar segredos ocultos e inconfessáveis daquela casa. E assim ficámos a saber que o filho do engenheiro fora financiado em milhões para um negócio de vão de escada, e perdoado em milhões quando o negócio inevitavelmente foi por água abaixo. E que havia também amigos do engenheiro e da administração, gente que se prestara ao esquema das "off-shores", que igualmente viam os seus créditos malparados serem perdoados e esquecidos por acto de favor pessoal.
5. E foi quando, lá do fundo do sono dos justos onde dormia tranquilo, acorda inesperadamente o governador do Banco de Portugal e resolve dizer que já bastava: aquela gente não podia continuar a dirigir o banco, sob pena de acontecer alguma coisa de mais grave - como, por exemplo, a própria falência, a prazo.
6. Reúnem-se, então, as seguintes personalidades de eleição: o comendador Berardo, o presidente de uma empresa pública com participação no BCP e ele próprio ex-ministro de um governo PSD e da confiança pessoal de Sócrates, mais, ao que consta, alguém em representação do doutor "honoris causa" Stanley Ho - a quem tantos socialistas tanto devem e vice-versa. E, entre todos, congeminam um "take over" sobre a administração do BCP, com o "agréement" do dr. Fernando Ulrich, do BPI.. E olhando para o panorama perturbante a que se tinha chegado, a juntar ao súbito despertar do dr. Vítor Constâncio, acharam todos avisado entregar o BCP ao PS. Para que não restassem dúvidas das suas boas intenções, até concordaram em que a vice-presidência fosse entregue ao sr. Armando Vara (que também usa 'dr.') - fabuloso expoente político e bancário que o país inteiro conhece e respeita.
7. E eis como um banco, que era tão independente, que fazia tremer os governos, desagua nos braços cândidos de um partido político - e logo o do Governo. E eis como um banco, que era tão cristão, tão "opus dei", tão boas famílias, acaba na esfera dessa curiosa seita do avental, a que chamam maçonaria.
8. E, revelada a trama em todo o seu esplendor, que faz o líder da oposição? Pede em troca, para o seu partido, a Caixa Geral de Depósitos, o banco público. Pede e vai receber, porque há 'matérias de regime' que mesmo um governo que tenha maioria absoluta no parlamento não se atreve a pôr em causa. Um governo inteligente, em Portugal, sabe que nunca pode abocanhar o bolo todo. Sob pena de os escândalos começarem a rolar na praça pública, não pode haver durante muito tempo um pequeno exército de desempregados da Grande Família do Bloco Central.
Se alguém me tivesse contado esta história, eu não teria acreditado.. Mas vemos, ouvimos
e lemos. E foi tal e qual.
Miguel Sousa Tavares

SUCCESS.....

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Success is like baking a cake. Unless you have just the right recipe, it is not going to work. The ingredients must be of the finest quality and in the right proportions. You can't overtake it or undercook it. Once you have the right recipe and with practice and the occasional disaster, it becomes a lot easier.
What is the difference between persistence and obstinacy? The difference is that persistence represents a strong will and obstinacy represents a strong won't.
You have the recipe. To use it is your choice.
A CRASH COURSE FOR SUCCESS
¨ Play to win and not to lose.
¨ Learn from other people's mistakes. You can’t live long to commit them all yourself.
¨ Associate with people of high moral character.
¨ Give more than you get. – The art of GIVING
¨ Don't look for something for nothing. – There is no free lunch in this world.
¨ Always think long term. - Vision
¨ Evaluate your strengths and build on them. – Strengthen your strengths
¨ Always keep the larger picture in mind when making a decision. – Bird eye’s view and also the finer details in consideration
¨ Never compromise your integrity.

Bollywood...o mundo do cinema é aqui !!!

Bollywood

O nome lembra muito Hollywood (nome dado à indústria cinematográfica norte-americana), mas na verdade, trata-se da indústria de filmes produzidos que surgiu Bombaim (antigo nome de Mumbai). A Hollywood indiana é a indústria cinematográfica que mais cresce no mundo: cerca de 900 filmes são produzidos por ano, uma média de 250 filmes a mais que nos Estados Unidos, assistidos por 14 milhões de indianos diariamente.
A história do cinema indiano

O cinema é tradição na Índia desde 1940, período marcado pela separação com a Inglaterra e necessidade de afirmação de uma identidade cultural. Na década de 70, o papel do cinema foi denunciar os crimes e absurdos praticados por um governo corrupto e violento. E foi a partir da década de 1990, com o crescimento econômico do país e o boom cinematográfico, que o cinema se tornou instrumento fundamental para expressar as necessidades da classe média emergente e ganhou um padrão de roteiro de qualidade.
Músicas fazem sucesso

Os filmes de Bollywood, assim como a maior parte dos filmes indianos, são na maior parte musicais. São as melodias cativantes e os diversos números de canto e dança que garantem o sucesso de público dos longas-metragens na Índia. Para aumentar ainda mais o interesse do público, as canções costumam ser lançadas antes mesmo da estréia do filme.
Beijo não é mais tabu

Os enredos de Bollywood tradicionalmente tendiam a ser melodramáticos. Amores impossíveis, triângulos amorosos, laços familiares, sacrifício, políticos corruptos, vilões terríveis, irmãos separados pelo destino e mudanças de sorte dramáticas eram constantes nas tramas. Ao mesmo tempo também existiam filmes indianos com histórias mais sofisticadas, mas que acabavam perdendo nas bilheteiras para filmes com um maior apelo de massas.
Atualmente, porém, as convenções de Bollywood têm mudado. A influência ocidental cada vez mais forte na Índia tem levado seus filmes a se aproximarem dos modelos de Hollywood. Beijos em filmes não são mais um tabu e os enredos mostram uma vida urbana com encontros ao estilo ocidental.

A.R.RAHMAN - o homem do ano 2009, em Bollywood

Depois de conquistar dois Òscares em Hollywood ( melhor música e melhor banda sonora ), pelo filme " Slumdog Millionaire", e os prémios de Bollywood, nomeadamente, Filmfare awards, Stardust awards e Screen awards, pela música dos filmes "Jodha Akbar","Jaane tu...ya jaane naa","Yuvvraaj" e "Ghajini", tem que ser considerado a personalidade mais importante de Bollywood para este ano de 2009, apesar de ainda este ano o podermos ouvir em filmes como, "Delhi - 6", "Raavana","Rockstar" e "Satyagrahi".

Alguns trabalhos musicais de A.R.Rahman, quase sempre com os mesmos realizadores:

Bombay, Roja, Yuva, Guru, Raavan com Mani Ratnam.

Taal, Kisna e Yuvvraaj com Subhash Ghai.

Lagaan, Swades e Jodha Akhbar com Asutosh Gowarikar.

Fire, Earth, Water e Provoked com Deepa Mehta.

Rangeela, Mangal Pandey, Rang de Basanti e Ghajini com Aamir Khan.

54 th. FILMFARE AWARDS 2009

Hosted by Ranbir Kapoor and Imraan Khan

The winners marked with red.

Best Film

JODHA AKBAR

DOSTANA

GHAJINI

JAANE TU...YA JAANE NA

RAB NE BANA DI JODI

ROCK ON!!
Best Director

Ashutosh Gowariker - Jodha Akbar

A.R. Murugadoss - Gajini

Abhishek Kapoor - Rock On!!

Aditya Chopra - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Anees Bazmee - Singh Is Kinng

Madhur Bhandarkar - Fashion

Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday

Acting Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role

Hrithik Roshan - Jodha Akbar

Aamir Khan - Ghajini

Akshay Kumar - Singh Is Kinng

Amitabh Bachchan - The Last Lear

Shah Rukh Khan - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Best Actress in a Leading Role

Priyanka Chopra - Fashion

Aishwarya Rai - Jodha Akbar

Anushka Sharma - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Asin Thottumkal - Ghajini

Kajol - U Me aur Hum
Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Arjun Rampal - Rock On!!

Abhishek Bachchan - Sarkar Raj

Prateik Babbar - Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na

Sonu Sood - Jodha Akbar

Tusshar Kapoor - Golmaal Returns

Vinay Pathak - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Kangna Ranaut - Fashion

Bipasha Basu - Bachna Ae Haseeno

Kirron Kher - Dostana

Ratna Pathak Shah - Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na

Shahana Goswami - Rock On!!

Best Sensational Debut (Male)

Farhan Akhtar (Rock on!!!) and Imraan Khan (Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Naa)

Harman Baweja (Love Story 2050)

Adhyayan Suman (Haal-e-Dil)
Best Sensational Debut (Female)

Asin Thottumkal for Ghajini

Mughda Ghodse (Fashion)

Anushka Sharma (Rab ne Bana di Jodi)

Music awards
Best Music

A R Rahman - Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na

A R Rahman - Ghajini

A R Rahman - Jodhaa Akbar

Pritam Chakroborty - Race

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Rock on!!

Vishal-Shekhar - Dostana

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Sukhwinder Singh - Haule Haule, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Farhan Akhtar - Socha Hai, Rock On!!

KK - Khuda Jaane, Bachna Ae Haseeno

KK - Zara Si Dil Mein, Jannat

Rashid Ali - Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na

Sonu Niigaam - Inn Lamhon Ke, Jodhaa Akbar
Best Playback Singer (Female)

Shreya Ghoshal - Teri Ore, Singh Is Kinng

Alka Yagnik - Tu Muskura, Yuvvraaj

Neha Bhasin - Kuch Khaas Hai, Fashion

Shilpa Rao - Khuda Jaane, Bachna Ae Haseeno

Shruti Pathak - Mar Jaawan, Fashion

Sunidhi Chauhan - Dance Pe Chance, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

R D Burman Upcoming Talent

Benny Dayal for Ghajini

Best Lyrics

Javed Akhtar - Jashn-E-Bahara, Jodhaa Akbar

Abbas Tyrewala - Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane

Gulzar - Tu Meri Dost Hai, Yuvvraaj

Jaideep Sahni - Haule Haule, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Javed Akhtar - Socha Hai, Rock On!!

Prasoon Joshi - Guzarish, Ghajini

Best Dialogue - Mano Rishi for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
Best Screenplay - Yogendra Joshi, Bhupendra for Mumbai Meri Jaan
Best Story - Abhishek Kapoor for Rock On!

Technical awards
Best Background Score - A R Rahman for Jodha Akbar
Best Costume - Manoshi Nath for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
Best Cinematography - Jason West for Rock On!
Best Sound Design - Vinod Subramanyam for Rock On!
Best Choreography - Longines for Pappu Can’t Dance Sala from Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane na
Best Editing - Amit Pawar for Mumbai Meri Jaan
Best Production Design - Vandan Kataria and Monica Angelica Bhowmick for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
Best Action - Peter Hein for Ghajini (Peter Hein fez tambem acção para Dil Se... e Tashan)
Best Visual Effects Award - John Deitz for Love Story 2050 (John Deitz fez efeitos especias para o filme Krish).