{"id":4298,"date":"2024-01-01T14:27:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T14:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ashokkarania.com\/?p=4298"},"modified":"2024-01-01T14:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T14:27:33","slug":"the-annual-bollywood-review-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashok-karania-wordpress.staging9.com\/index.php\/the-annual-bollywood-review-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Annual Bollywood Review – 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Annual Bollywood Review – 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quick Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bollywood Bounces Back: After Being Challenged By The Southern Spice, Bollywood Regained Its Chutzpah – On All Fronts. The Purple Patch Was Reflected In People Presence At Theatres, Single-Screen, Multiplex & Digital Screenings & Of Course, Profits. Bollywood Was In Conversation Throughout The Year \u2013 Pathan\u2019s Deepika Bikini, Animal\u2019s Jamaal Kudu, Misogyny & Violence, Jawan\u2019s Impact, Gadar 2\u2019s Success, Rocky Rani\u2019s Kiss, 12th Fail\u2019s Warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Santa SRK Shines: Badshah SRK Set The Stage With The YRF Spyverse Actioner Pathan, Scaled Success With Southern Style Jawan & Balanced The Mega Run With Hirani\u2019s Dunki. SRK\u2019s Impeccable Market Sense Showed In His Reinvention As An Action Hero To Be Relevant To Today\u2019s Audience. And His Twitter Rizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Entertainment With Progressive Messages: Karan Johar\u2019s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, SRK\u2019s Jawan Or Hirani\u2019s Dunki – The Mainstream Bollywood Packaged Entertainment With Socially Relevant Themes & Messages. Ranveer\u2019s Dance & Lingerie Shopping Act With Citizen Khan\u2019s Voting Gyan & Farmer Suicide Angle In Jawan Resonated Impactfully. Make No Mistake – Karan Johar\u2019s Rocky Rani\u2019s Influence Will Show In Days To Come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sunshine Success: Everything Worked At Bollywood This Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathan Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jawan Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gadar 2 Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kerala Story Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OMG2 Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger 3 Worked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sequels Like Gadar 2, Dream Girl 2, Tiger 3 Worked. Original Work Like Jawan, Animal, Dunki Worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Cinematic Excellence Persists: Among The Business Boom & Cacophony Of Success, Gems Like 12th<\/sup> Fail, Pokhar, Bheed, Three Of Us Also Bloomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Beautiful Co-Existence: People Were Back In Theatres. Movies Like 12th Fail And Gadar 2 Continued For Months. Direct OTT Releases Became More Common & Certain Movies Found Their Ideal Audience In Digital Streaming. Everyone\u2019s Happy With The Arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Southern Movies Are Becoming Mainstream: Jailer, Leo, Salaar & PS2 Showed There Is A Growing Audience For Southern Movies In The North As Well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Annual Bollywood Reviews Since 2012 & Movie Reviews  – Refer To www.ashokkarania.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Top Movies Of 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. 12th Fail: The Power Of Dreams. Vikrant Massey\u2019s Emotional & Earnest Showcase Of The Gruesome IPS Journey Won Hearts.  A Sleeper Hit. One Of The Best Movies. The Strong Content, Excellent Screenplay & Vidhu Vinod Chopra\u2019s Directorial Treatment Wins The Day. VVC Beats Protege Rajkumar Hirani (Dunki). Special Marks For Vikas Divyakriti\u2019s Inclusion & Great Adaptation Of Anurag Pathak\u2019s Book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Jawan: SRK\u2019s Massy Bollywood Masala Entertainer For The Political Bharat!  Farmer Suicides To Medical System To Voting – Shining SRK Showcase It All. Deepika, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara & Sania Shine In The Highest Grosser Of The Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani: The Karan Johar \u2018Its About Loving Your Family\u2019 Get A Socio-Liberal Makeover! Dharmendra & Songs Steal The Show Amidst An Ensemble Cast Of Bollywood\u2019s Top Talent Including Alia & Ranveer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sirf EK Bandaa Kaafi Hai: A Manoj Bajpayee Masterclass Where Shiv Bhakt Leads From The Front. A Stellar Court Room Drama Based On The Real-Life Trial & Conviction Of Asaram Bapu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Three Of Us: A Simple & Moving Tale Of A Dementia Patient\u2019s Revisiting Of Childhood Places, People & Memories. Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat & Swanand Kirkere Are Terrific In A Tale Of Memory, Friendship & Love. The Gentle, Tranquil, Sensitive Film Is A Soul Sister Of Oscar Favorite Past Lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Bheed: An Experiential Portrayal Of The Largest Migration Of Modern Time. All Shades Of Emotion In The Black And White Saga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Dunki: Rajkumar Hirani\u2019s Take On The  Illegal Immigration Practice Spiced With Smart Humour & Humanity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. 8 AM Metro: A Heart-Warming Tale Of Two Strangers Striking An Unique Relationship. Slow Burn Movie Of Honest Emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Afwaah: A Political Thriller Of Modern Times – Showcasing The Impact Of Social Media On Gullible Public!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. OMG2: Pankaj Tripathi Shines In A Movie On The Important Topic Of Sex Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Khufiya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kathal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Jaane Jaan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pathan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Ghoomer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Satya Prem Ki Katha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Gulmohar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Goldfish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Joram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Commercial Success Stories Of 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Jawan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Animal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Pathan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Gadar 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Salaar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Jailer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Leo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Tiger 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahaani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. PS2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Forgetful Movies Of 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tejas – Kangana\u2019s All Time Flops Continue\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan – Family Productions Of Salman Khan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. AdiPurush – The Perfect Spoiler Of Ram On Celluloid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Ganapath<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Selfiee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Many Movies Were Neither Here Or There: U Turn, Gumraah, Kuttey, Bloody Daddy, Tiku Weds Sheru Etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bollywood Persona Of 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alia Bhatt Is The Betaaj Badshah (Undisputed Queen) Of Bollywood & Clearly The Most Influential Achiever But The Person Who Moved The Needle & Transformed Identity To Catalyze & Energize Bollyoowd Was The King Khan \u2013 Shah Rukh Khan! <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots of Web Series & Short Movies Are Also Enriching The Bollywood & Entertainment Space \u2013 But They Are Out Of Scope For This Current Review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Your Take? What You Loved? Hated?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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