Producer: Pammi Baweja
Director: Harry Baweja
Starring: Ajay Devgan, Sunil Shetty, Arbaaz Khan, Sanjay Kapoor, Chunkey Pandey, Isha Koppikar,
Neha Dhupia, Aashish Chowdhry, Riya Sen
Released on: July 11, 2003
SYNOPSIS
- Ali
(Arbaaz Khan) and Abbas (Sanjay Kapoor) along with Laila (Ishaa Koppikar) are
the biggest arms dealers in Asia. With America policing most of Europe, arm
dealers view India as a target to safeguard their interests. Akram Sheikh (Suniel
Shetty) a CBI officer wants to rid India of inhuman terrorists such as Ali and
Abbas. He cracks down on the weapons dealers. Ali and Abbas are under tremendous
pressure. To escape Akram’s clutches they hatch a plot that will not only get
them millions of dollars but also escape route from India. Rahul (Aashish
Chowdhry) is a scientist who works in the C.D.C Lab. He is in the process of
creating an anti-virus, which would help in saving lives in case of a biological
or chemical warfare. Sadly the anti-virus is smuggled out of the lab. Ali and
Abbas are responsible for it endangering the common man’s life. Akram Sheikh
comes with a plan to deal with the terrorist duo. But before he can execute his
decisions; he needs the help of one man-- Rachit (Ajay Devgan). Rachit has had a
dangerous past. Betrayed by his lover Sapna (Neha Dhupia) Rachit has lost is
mental balance and is kept on drugs that make him violent. Rachit is known for
his daredevil robberies and has cracked life staking deals with Ali and Abbas in
the past. Based on the Hollywood hit The Rock, Qayamat stars Ajay Devgan, Sunil
Shetty, Arbaaz Khan, Sanjay Kapoor, Isha Koppikar and Neha Dhupia and has music
by Nadeem-Shravan.
A huge
star cast. I know most people don't run out and watch Ajay or Suniel
films but this was still a huge star cast since there were not a lot of
newcomers except for Neha Dhupia. However, I still wanted to see the film
since it's a remake of "The Rock." Yes, everyone, another
Hollywood remake from the Hindi cinema. I've heard mix reviews on "Qayamat"
but as I said before, I'll make that decision once I watch the film. There
were several times when I did or did not like a film and it was not what the
critics thought either.
When I first found out that Sean Connery's character was going to be played by Ajay Devgan. I couldn't believe it. Amitach Bachchan would've been a better choice. However, when I saw the film, there were a lot of similarities when it came down to the storyline. Of course, you will always expect a change or two. Ajay was great in his role. I love the new look to him. Makes him look younger and sooo good looking, lol. His acting has been getting better in each film he plays. Ajay is a type of guy who will impress you with his acting and not his looks...but the more you see him act, the more you'll find him physically attractive.
Suniel
Shetty is a good actor also but hasn't been given an outstanding role to play to
prove his capabilities. His film will come. No one could imagine
back then that Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan would come to their standards
either. I like his character in "Qayamat," however, was his
character suppose to be Superman or something?" I don't want to use any
spoilers in my review.
The villians in the film - Arbaaz Khan & Sanjay Kapoor - they have already done villianous films already. I love their new look too. Arbaaz is looking more and more like Sallu. Soooo hot in the film. He was okay in his role. He and Sanjay were quite funny in the film at times. I enjoyed Sanjay's performance best in "Shakti - The Power." He was just average in "Qayamat."
Isha Koppikar has come a long way. Her innocent looks to a more sexy siren. She also does another sexy dance number in "Qayamat." She does well in her part but the ladies' roles have been shorten by the guys.
Of all
the girls, Neha Dhupia had more footage because she was the lead guy Ajay
Devgan's leading lady in the film. I thought Neha was so gorgeous from
pictures and the Miss Universe pageant. However, in the film, she just
looks average. She reminds me of a more beautiful Esha Deol. They
have the same face structure and light brown hair. Her acting is
decent. Nothing can really be said about it since she really didn't do
much in the film.
Riya Sen is so gorgeous. Too bad her acting can't be highly praised as her looks. I thought she was actually funny in the film because of her character but some people will belittle her performance for that.
The Nicolas Cage character to be is played by Aashish Chowdry. I had no idea who he was but in the movie, he looked like a goofy Jas Arora. He was very silly and goofy because of his character. He does well in his role.
Overall the movie is worth watching. Yes, another rip off of a Hollywood movie but it's quite enjoyable. The guys will drool over the lovely ladies. Not every movie will be the best but "Qayamat" is definitey enjoyable to watch.
8.0 out of 10
NiCKi