Aftab Shivdasani Movies

Initially ignoring their invitation to a lavish resort by a cranky old man, six strangers ultimately decide to take the trip, and soon find themselves facing off against one another in a heated competition to find out who will become the new owner of the coveted vacation retreat. Bobby is a young planer who aspires to great things, but he's not the only member of this group with great ambition. Also along for the ride is failed businessman Lala Bhai, earnest copy writer Guarav, aspiring model Manik, struggling fashion designer Shruti, and popular television actress Ashima. Each of these contestants was initially under the impression that they were the only person invited, and as tensions begin to flare, it appears unlikely that they will prove capable of running the resort together. As vicious infighting commences among the volatile group, the owner's loyal manager, Parag Batra, begins to manipulate them from behind the scenes in hopes that they will eventually self-implode and he will emerge the true heir to his boss' profitable resort. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Love and dreams follow two starry-eyed actors across three decades and two incarnations in this splashy Hindi musical. It's the early '70s, and Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) is a young would-be actor who has been playing bit parts in Bollywood musicals while looking for his big break. Om's ambition is to become a film star and win the heart of beautiful screen siren Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone), and his pal Pappu (Shreyas Talpade) and his mother, Bela (Kirron Kher), both encourage him not to give up on his dreams. One day, Om meets Shantipriya on a movie set, and he feels as if destiny is finally smiling on him, but when he overhears her having an argument with studio chief Mukesh Mehra (Arjun Rampal), Om senses things are not as they should be. Before Om can decide what to make of his misgivings, the studio burns to the ground, claiming the lives of Om and Shantipriya. Thirty years later, a bit of Om's spirit seems to live on in Om Kapoor (also played by Shah Rukh Khan), a popular film actor with a large ego and a fear of flame who was born the day the old studio burned down. Despite his fame, Om is lonely, at least until he meets Sandhya (also played by Deepika Padukone), a shy but eager would-be actress looking for her chance to become a star. Om Shanti Om was directed and co-written by Farah Khan, who was a top choreographer in the Indian film industry before moving up to the director's chair, and features guest spots from a number of Bollywood's greatest stars, a few appearing in the form of digital recreations taken from films of the '70s. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Six directors converge to film an ensemble epic detailing the love and companionship of two friends torn apart by the cruel mechanisms of fate. When a writer makes a shocking discovery about the woman he loves most, the grip of madness takes hold of his fragile psyche. Later, when an underworld don and his best friend attempt to navigate their way through a potentially explosive internal conflict, five friends find that the fictional stories they weave seem to have a profound and unexpected effect on reality. Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Arbaaz Khan, and Dino Morea star in a film from directors Jasmeet Dhodi, Hansal Mehta, Meghna Gulzar, Rohit Roy, Apoorva Lakhia, and Sanjay Gupta. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Directed by Indra Kumar, Masti revolves around long-time pals Meet (Vivek Oberoi), Amar (Ritesh Deshmukh), and Prem Aftab Shivdasani). All of the men are equally fed up with married life, and they ultimately come to the conclusion that the only way to bring the spark back into their existence is to engage in some extra-marital dabbling and re-team to exchange notes. Complications ensue when policeman Sikander (Ajay Devgan) begins to suspect that matters have escalated from simple adultery to all-out illegal bigamy. Suddenly, the protagonists are faced with two equally intimidating prospects: telling their wives they have been unfaithful or being embroiled in a crime. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Intertwined lives serve as the springboard to raucous comedy in this lively effort from director Priyadarshan. A seemingly intentionally confusing comedy that layers cliché upon cliché in almost absurdist fashion, the story begins with the introduction of Nadu (Aftab Shivdasani), an aspiring singer who has come to strike it big in Mumbai. Although Nadu is quick to land an apartment, a catch comes when the landlord reveals that she only rents to married couples, a situation that is somewhat remedied when he meets Anjali (Rimi Sen), the village vixen in need of some quick cash and a place to stay. As various colorful characters stumble in and out the picture, it's obvious that things are going to become more complicated than Nadu had anticipated. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Bollywood glamour queen Urmila Matondkar stars in this comedy-drama as Mallika, a beautiful film star with a massive following in India. One of Mallika's biggest fans is a student named Kittu (Aftab Shivdasani). In fact, his devotion to his favorite actress gets in the way of his studies, and he flunks out of school, much to the annoyance of his father. Determined to meet his favorite actress, Kittu travels to Bombay and finds out where Mallika lives. However, he is unable to catch a glimpse of her and has to settle for hanging out in a nearby cafe, where he poses as a wealthy tourist. In time, Kittu learns that Mallika's life is not all glamour and good times. Her life and career are being controlled by her uncle, who treats her with cruelty, and Kittu takes it upon himself to save Mallika from her uncle's treachery. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi