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By Joginder Tuteja, February 29, 2008 - 14:23 IST
MOVIE DETAILS
Cast: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani
Director: Vivek Agnihotri
Producer: Ronnie Screwvala
Music: Pritam
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
THE FILM
There are some films that are not taken seriously prior to their release for some rhyme or reason. Negative vibes generate even
without a single frame of the film being up and running on the big screen while the reviews are written much before even the first
show on the day of release has commenced. A certain bias comes into picture which is completely unwarranted and the result is
that when the film actually manages to do well at the box office, it becomes difficult for many to acknowledge it's success.
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is one such film.
Ok, so it wasn't a phenomenal success but if one looks at the kind of budget spent on it and the money it ended up earning, this
John Abraham-Arshad Warsi starrer was quite a safe preposition at the box office. However, since the film had football as it's
background, many people from within and outside the industry chose to bring on comparisons with Chak De India. Quite
unfair, since except for sports being a common factor, there wasn't anything else, which tied the two films together.
Nevertheless, the film took a good start at the box office when released late last year and maintained a decent run for at least a
fortnight, which helped it earn a 'success' tag. Director Vivek Agnihotri had made a slick though unsuccessful Chocolate
earlier on and he managed to move on as a storyteller with Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal. Meanwhile Arshad Warsi was more of a
parallel lead with John (who was of course the star of the show) rather than playing a second fiddle as many thought before the
release of the film. Boman stole the thunder with his solitary 'thundering' scene in the dressing room while Bipasha Basu looked
and acted cute, rather than sexy, for a change!
Only regret from the film? It's theme song - 'Dhan Dhan Dhan Goal' by Daler Mehendi - couldn't become the next 'Chak De
India' (Sukhwinder Singh). Seems 'Billo Rani' was too hot a competition!
PACKAGING
The film comes in an impressive thick paper case with an attractive-n-eye catching layout. For John Abraham fans, there is a
packaged gift in the form of a red T-Shirt with the star's autograph.
DURATION
The film comes in a twin DVD pack with the film's duration being 158 minutes. The second DVD has special features lasting
another 82 minutes.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Making of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
- Deleted scenes
- Exclusive footage on football tricks
- Bloopers
- Music Video - Ishq Ka Kalma
- A day with John Abraham
Dhan Dhan Dhan Goal was shot for 70 days at a stretch in London. The making of the film lasting close to 25 minutes is one
of the best directed and edited videos because it carries a slick look throughout and doesn't carry a linear narrative of star
interviews followed by behind the scenes footage and concluded by recommendation from the makers, as is the trend. Instead,
various moments from the film coupled with actual scenes are neatly combined which give a different perspective altogether
about the challenges and achievements during the making of the film.
The video includes moments where John is working out in the gym to prepare for his shoot. Moreover, the director explains how
the unit had shot for two days in Manchester United, which is termed as a theater of dreams! The video also introduces football
guru Andy Ansah who was especially roped in to help choreograph the football sequences. Of course, there are mandatory
quotes by cast and crew of the film but they are least boring and keep you involved as they refrain from the usual 'you scratch my
back - i scratch yours' talks!
There are 13 minutes of deleted scenes and bloopers as well and the most interesting is the one, which features Arshad Warsi with
his on-screen wife. A lengthy scene, which shows Arshad cajoling his pregnant wife before announcing a few days off for his
football matches, it is quite cute. There is another scene featuring Arshad where Bipasha catches him taking steroids. However,
the one, which would certainly get the house down, is the segment where both Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani are caught with their
pants down. Play on the DVD to find more!
Then comes a musical 3 minutes sequence on the various football tricks by UK kids. A good watch for football lovers. And for
those who want to have their daily dose of John and Bipasha, there is an inclusion of promotional music video of 'Ishq Ka
Kalma' too!
Everyone is aware about how John Abraham had single handedly worked 24X7 to make promote his film. One of such visits that
had happened quite close to the release of the film was in London. A special 25 minutes segment on a day in the life of John in
London while promoting the film is captured as well. It is interesting to see how he juggled from one radio station to another to
create awareness around the film. The most interesting part though is the setting in a local joint where quite a few questions
pertaining to football and it's history are put in front of John. Check out the DVD to know if he answered them well or not?
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen format
- Subtitles In English, Arabic, Tamil and Telugu
- Dolby Digital 5.1
PRICE
Rs. 699
CONCLUSION
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was not a masterpiece by any means but was a decent entertainer nevertheless. The film is worth
catching once at least. Moreover, the sports followers would like many of the football sequences, especially in the second half.
Catch them on a wide screen home entertainment system at your place!
 
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