De Taali
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De Taali is a Bollywood
film that stars Aftab Shivdasani
, Ayesha Takia
, Ritesh Deshmukh and Rimi Sen
in the main roles. The movie is a remake of the 2001 film Saving Silverman
. It is directed by E. Niwas and produced by Ravi Walia
. The film revolves around three childhood friends who have grown together and when Rimi Sen comes in their life, the whole dynamics of their friendship changes. The film was initially titled Jalsa. De Taali was released on 20 June 2008
) and Amrita 'Amu' (Ayesha Takia
) are three best friends since childhood. Abhi's father (Anupam Kher
) is a very rich businessman and his only son Abhi has no interest in work. During the past Abhi has had many girlfriends but none of them loved him. Paglu and Abhi's father tells Amu to marry Abhi because they know each other very well. One day Abhi comes and tells Amu that he loves someone that is his childhood friend, Amu thinks that she is the girl that Abhi loves and she too falls in love with him. Abhi later reveals that a girl named Kartika (Rimi Sen
) is whom he loves. But Karthika is actually after his money. Amu is heartbroken. Amu and Paglu start hating her and try to get them both separated, Abhi gets angry with them and decides to marry her in some other country. At the airport Amu hits Kartika and she falls unconscious.Amu and Paglu kidnap Kartika and force her to write a letter to Abhi saying that she doesn't love him. Paglu tells Abhi that Amu is the right girl for her, and Abhi falls in love with her. Paglu, with Karthika still kidnapped, finds out that her name is Anjali, not Karthika. She is not in love with Abhi but with his money because she has a history of cheating people. Paglu frees her and she goes and tells Abhi about the kidnapping. Abhi is unhappy hearing this and decides to marry Karthika anyway. On the marriage day, Paglu still tries to stop them from getting them married by bringing all the people she cheated; instead, Abhi gets angry and tells Paglu and Amu to get out. The next day, Abhi comes back, apologizes to them and tells him that he isn't married. He tells them that yesterday when they left Anjali told him that she has learned a lot from the time Paglu and Amu kept her in captivity and apologizes that she can't marry him and that Amu is the right girl for him. Abhi proposes to Amu. Later, Paglu ends up with the changed Anjali.
1. Everybody Put Your Hands Together - De Taali
2. Aaj Main Boondh Hoon
3. Maari Teetri (Butterfly)
4. Tooti Phooti
5. Hone Lagi
6. Taali De (The Clap Trap Mix)
The song Maari Teetri was a big hit in India. Maari Teetri is based on a popular Rajasthani folk song and was originally sung by Raja Hasan
of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame. It is also known as "The Butterfly Song".
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film that stars Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivadasani is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He started as a child actor in commercials and has performed in over 40 films. He also co-wrote and helped produce the film Aao Wish Karein. He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. Shivdasani is currently...
, Ayesha Takia
Ayesha Takia
-Early life:Ayesha was born in Chembur Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Gujarati father, Nishit and a mother of mixed British-Maharashtrian descent, Faridah. She attended St. Anthony's High School in Chembur...
, Ritesh Deshmukh and Rimi Sen
Rimi Sen
Rimi Sen is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films.-Biography:Sen was born as Shubhomitra Sen in Kolkata, West Bengal. She completed her schooling from Bidya Bharati Girls' High School in the year 1998. She completed her graduation in Commerce from Kolkata University.-Career:Since...
in the main roles. The movie is a remake of the 2001 film Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. It stars Jason Biggs, Steve Zahn, Jack Black and Amanda Peet. Neil Diamond has a cameo role playing himself...
. It is directed by E. Niwas and produced by Ravi Walia
Ravi Walia
Ravi Walia is a Canadian figure skater. He is the 1995 Canadian bronze medalist and the 1993 Junior national champion.He serves as an ISU Technical Specialist for Canada.-References:...
. The film revolves around three childhood friends who have grown together and when Rimi Sen comes in their life, the whole dynamics of their friendship changes. The film was initially titled Jalsa. De Taali was released on 20 June 2008
Plot
Paglu (Ritesh Deshmukh), Abhi (Aftab ShivdasaniAftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivadasani is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He started as a child actor in commercials and has performed in over 40 films. He also co-wrote and helped produce the film Aao Wish Karein. He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. Shivdasani is currently...
) and Amrita 'Amu' (Ayesha Takia
Ayesha Takia
-Early life:Ayesha was born in Chembur Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Gujarati father, Nishit and a mother of mixed British-Maharashtrian descent, Faridah. She attended St. Anthony's High School in Chembur...
) are three best friends since childhood. Abhi's father (Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well...
) is a very rich businessman and his only son Abhi has no interest in work. During the past Abhi has had many girlfriends but none of them loved him. Paglu and Abhi's father tells Amu to marry Abhi because they know each other very well. One day Abhi comes and tells Amu that he loves someone that is his childhood friend, Amu thinks that she is the girl that Abhi loves and she too falls in love with him. Abhi later reveals that a girl named Kartika (Rimi Sen
Rimi Sen
Rimi Sen is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films.-Biography:Sen was born as Shubhomitra Sen in Kolkata, West Bengal. She completed her schooling from Bidya Bharati Girls' High School in the year 1998. She completed her graduation in Commerce from Kolkata University.-Career:Since...
) is whom he loves. But Karthika is actually after his money. Amu is heartbroken. Amu and Paglu start hating her and try to get them both separated, Abhi gets angry with them and decides to marry her in some other country. At the airport Amu hits Kartika and she falls unconscious.Amu and Paglu kidnap Kartika and force her to write a letter to Abhi saying that she doesn't love him. Paglu tells Abhi that Amu is the right girl for her, and Abhi falls in love with her. Paglu, with Karthika still kidnapped, finds out that her name is Anjali, not Karthika. She is not in love with Abhi but with his money because she has a history of cheating people. Paglu frees her and she goes and tells Abhi about the kidnapping. Abhi is unhappy hearing this and decides to marry Karthika anyway. On the marriage day, Paglu still tries to stop them from getting them married by bringing all the people she cheated; instead, Abhi gets angry and tells Paglu and Amu to get out. The next day, Abhi comes back, apologizes to them and tells him that he isn't married. He tells them that yesterday when they left Anjali told him that she has learned a lot from the time Paglu and Amu kept her in captivity and apologizes that she can't marry him and that Amu is the right girl for him. Abhi proposes to Amu. Later, Paglu ends up with the changed Anjali.
Cast
- Ritesh Deshmukh ... Paglu/Paresh Gurudev
- Aftab ShivdasaniAftab ShivdasaniAftab Shivadasani is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He started as a child actor in commercials and has performed in over 40 films. He also co-wrote and helped produce the film Aao Wish Karein. He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. Shivdasani is currently...
... Abhi/Abhishek - Ayesha TakiaAyesha Takia-Early life:Ayesha was born in Chembur Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Gujarati father, Nishit and a mother of mixed British-Maharashtrian descent, Faridah. She attended St. Anthony's High School in Chembur...
... Ammo/Amrita - Rimi SenRimi SenRimi Sen is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films.-Biography:Sen was born as Shubhomitra Sen in Kolkata, West Bengal. She completed her schooling from Bidya Bharati Girls' High School in the year 1998. She completed her graduation in Commerce from Kolkata University.-Career:Since...
... Anjali/Karthika - Anupam KherAnupam KherAnupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well...
... Abhi's Father - Neha DhupiaNeha DhupiaNeha Dhupia is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. She is a former beauty queen and winner of Femina Miss India 2002.-Early life:...
... Zara (Special Appearance)
Music
TRACK LIST:1. Everybody Put Your Hands Together - De Taali
2. Aaj Main Boondh Hoon
3. Maari Teetri (Butterfly)
4. Tooti Phooti
5. Hone Lagi
6. Taali De (The Clap Trap Mix)
The song Maari Teetri was a big hit in India. Maari Teetri is based on a popular Rajasthani folk song and was originally sung by Raja Hasan
Raja Hasan
Raja Hasan Sagar is an Indian playback singer. He was a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 who achieved 1st runner up in the competition attaining 3,52,40,963 votes in the final, losing to Aneek Dhar.-Early years:...
of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame. It is also known as "The Butterfly Song".