Vikram Gokhale Movies
- 2007
When the ancestral palace of the Brahmin family becomes the site of some seriously unsettling events, it's up to a psychiatrist from America to determine if the house is truly haunted in this comic thriller from director Priyadarshan. Badri is the family patriarch who presides over the sprawling family estate. When Badri's nephew Siddharth and his wife Avni return to their native village following an extended stint in America, it begins to appear that the rumors about their family palace being haunted are true. Soon everyone is wondering if there is a more logical reason for the strange events unfolding, and suspicions fall upon Badri's adopted daughter Radha. Later, Siddharth's friend Dr. Aditya arrives from America on a mission to solve the supernatural mystery and reveal the culprit responsible for the bizarre ruse. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, (more)
- 2004
In this Hindi language drama, a wealthy writer named Akash finds himself in a slump after his novel slumps, so he sets out for a small village where he can concentrate on his next project. Before he gets to his destination, however, his jeep breaks down, stranding him in a small town so out of date that even the phones don't work. At first, Akash spends most of his time trying to impress the locals with his big-time connections, but before long, he finds himself involved in the community project to build a road, as sparks begin to fly between him and a lovely girl who just happens to be the village mukhiya's daughter. Could this be a new beginning for Akash, or will the true intentions of his journey come back to haunt him? ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sachit Patil, Kirti, (more)
Romantic misunderstandings, unrequited love, and the gap between two very different cultures provide the backdrop for this romantic musical drama from India. Sameer (Salman Khan) is a gifted singer from Europe who has come to New Delhi to study Indian vocal techniques with Pandit Darbar (Vikram Gokhale). Darbar's beautiful daughter Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) makes a strong impression on Sameer, and soon he's head over heels in love. But everyone advises Sameer to stay away from the girl, and Nandini is set up in a marriage with Vanraj (Ajay Devgan), a successful lawyer. But Nandini isn't happy with her new husband, and Vanraj soon finds evidence that his wife has been corresponding with Sameer, who has since returned to Europe. A jealous Vanraj packs his bags and sets out to find the singer, wanting to know the nature of the relationship between him and Nandini. With top "Bollywood" star Salman Khan in the lead, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was a major box-office success in India, and was enthusiastically received in screenings at the 2000 Vancouver Film Festival and 2000 Seattle Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, (more)
