Baadshahs of suspense are back...and in style!
Director duo Abbas Mustan, who chose to take a different route with 'Tarzan - The Wonder Car [Comedy]' and 'Aitraaz [Drama]' after a string of 'thrilling' hits, are back with what they are best at - THRILLS, SUSPENSE AND lots of STYLE. 36 China Town, a Subhash Ghai production, is their next release and the first promo has been truly cutting edge, just like the films from the director duo.
This minute long promo begins with the introduction of each of the leading characters of the film. And just when you may wonder how exactly is that done, here is the scoop! Each of them is shown as a suspect while they pose in front of a camera in a manner that depicts them being photographed by police. They give three facial poses - front, left and right - while holding a slate stating their names:
Shahid Kapoor is Raj, Kareena Kapoor is Priya, debutant Upen Patel is Rocky, Paresh Rawal is Natwar, Payal Rohatgi is Gracy, Tanaz Currim is Ruby and Johnny Lever is KK.
Next immediate shot is that of a huge mansion that looks haunting to say the least in the dead of the night with lightening all around. And everyone introduced so far is guilty!
And above all there is Akshaye Khanna, the cop, who is investigating a murder case. Place of murder? The same old mansion - 36 China Town, GOA!
What follows next is a flurry of shots interspersed with each other that creates an intriguing'n'gripping atmosphere all around. The background music is racy and set in a western mode. As the lead pair of Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor are shown running, there is an interesting shot of money and jewellery being taken out from a safe in a hurry by an unknown hand. Suspense is further built up as a dead body is dragged away through a passage while a limousine covers the screen entirely from left to right, hence adding on to the rich look of the film. There is also a glimpse of a dance happening in a club while a beefy'n'bare chested Upen Patel stands in style!
All this while, a clock is shown ticking at a vigorous pace complimenting the fast mood of the promo quite well. With numerous shots arriving on the screen on a split second basis, Akshaye Khanna's entry creates quite an impact as Vivek Shauque follows him around. Once Akshaye leaves the scene, the bewildered expression that comes on the faces of Shahid and Kareena tries to tell a lot and creates curiosity about the plot!
As Kareena Kapoor utters the film's title '36 China Town' in a husky voice, the promo comes to an end, but not before forcing you to check it out once again when it comes up.
A murder mystery revolving around multiple characters, '36 China Town' releases in the month of May and promises an ideal popcorn entertainer in the offering!