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akshay shah | 12 | December 7, 2009 at 1:10 am | 206 views | NaachGaana Bol| Share

A genre I have a GREAT weakness for. Be it ROCKY, APNE, ARYAN or CINDERELLA MAN!

I love the boxing films, be it the ROCKY series, CINDERELLA MAN, THE BOXER, THE HURRICANE to our very own APNE. Yes, the films are usually formulaic as hell with an under-dog triumphing over all odds and winning at the end, but what I usually find in boxing films is that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Keeping that in mind, it was only a matter of time till I watched Raj Sippy’s BOXER. Does the movie work? Quiet frankly, yes, though the movie does seriously slacken in pace at times.

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There Are 12 Responses So Far. »

1. 

   Qalandar 7 December 2009
   06:24:09 am

   

   Thanks for the review — one of my favorite 1980s songs (“Shaadmani”) is from this film, it was a staple of shaadi videos back in the day.
2. 

   Pranav 7 December 2009
   12:29:48 pm

   

   I was eagerly waiting for this review….LOL just like you have a weakness for this genre I have a weakness for your verbose reviews.
3. 

   rkb 7 December 2009
   02:04:11 pm

   

   I loved this movie!!
4. 

   akshay shah 7 December 2009
   06:07:23 pm

   

   Thanks Pranav…gonna catch a LOT more older Mithun films in 2010….Saw AADMI and MUDDAT!
5. 

   Angels and Belds 7 December 2009
   06:54:13 pm

   

   akshay – have u seen that mithun movie where he plays the indian version of james bond – was it shikaar or something like that. mithun had 2 careers in bollywood – the first one was showcasing his dancing capabilities and the 2nd one was much more sleazier…

   but i remember reading somewhere – that in his 2nd career – he made a lot of money for his producers..
6. 

   shetty 7 December 2009
   07:08:39 pm

   

   Its not Shikaar, its Suraksha & Wardaat

   During 90s. Mithun movies were shot in ooty, with 40-60 lakhs budget and usually collected 1.5 to 2 crores making them profitable venture for all
7. 

   shetty 7 December 2009
   07:14:05 pm

   

   Mithun has a hotel in Mysore too. He changed the shooting location from Ooty to Mysore in early 2000. I had a drink with him on couple of occasions. That guy is pure gold except when it comes to women
8. 

   Som 7 December 2009
   07:14:27 pm

   

   From Amelie
9. 

   rkb 7 December 2009
   07:16:18 pm

   

   shettybhai – what happened to tlv prasad?
10. 

    Angels and Belds 7 December 2009
    07:17:00 pm

    

    >>That guy is pure gold except when it comes to women

    LMAO shet…

    hey listen to the autograph song (if you havent listened to it yet..)
11. 

    shetty 7 December 2009
    07:21:38 pm

    

    Rohit bhai :No idea

    Beld: Tamil one? I have that audio cd
12. 

    akshay shah 8 December 2009
    03:17:31 am

    

    TLV Prasad ?? LOL…..

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