India Masala
Bollywood and culture in an emerging India
Fashion — clichéd, but watch it for Priyanka
Fashion is suddenly a huge part of our lives. Models, fashion shows, haute couture, prêt and wardrobe 
malfunctions are dominating news headlines and beauty contests are springing up even in small towns across India.
That is why Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Fashion”, which makes an attempt to take a long hard look at the world of fashion, with its pressures and pitfalls, is a topical film.
Priyanka Chopra plays the part many girls must be living out at this very moment — a small-town girl who wants to make it big as a model. She rebels against her parents and comes to Mumbai.
She makes the rounds of auditions, parties and photographers, gradually realising the fashion world was not as glamorous as she imagined.
Drona — more flaws than fantasy
My most reliable test of judging a fantasy film is whether I notice the person sitting in the next seat – if I do, that means the film wasn’t gripping enough for me to be totally absorbed in it.
That’s what a fantasy film should do – transport you into its imaginary world and haul you back only when the end credits roll – for that matter, any film should do that.
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The Wall
