January 14, 2003
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Ash no match for Bipasha

Aishwarya Rai's first production Dil Ka Rishta opened to a disappointing response. Even Rai's presence couldn't help this predictable fare.

On the other hand, Jism met with a decent response. Whether it will become a huge success and strengthen Bipasha Basu's position in the industry remains to be seen.

Note: Films are ranked on the basis of their performance at the box office every week. Though a film may be declared a flop, it may have performed better than other films that particular week.




Jism

Cast: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Gulshan Grover
Director: Amit Saxena
Unconventional theme, sensual appeal, melodious music

Slackened pace

Number of weeks: New
BO Verdict: Average

The review





Dil Ka Rishta

Cast: Arjun Rampal, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanshu, Raakhee
Director: Naresh Malhotra
Aishwarya Rai's presence and songs

A beaten to death script

Number of weeks: New
BO Verdict: Flop

The review





Talaash

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Pooja Batra
Director: Suneel Darshan
Sincere performance from Akshay

Poor story, poor performances, bad music

Number of weeks: 2
BO Verdict: Flop

The review





Kaante

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Lucky Ali, Kumar Gaurav
Director: Sanjay Gupta
Great performances

Tacky script

Number of weeks: 4
BO Verdict: Average

The review





Saathiya

Cast: Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukherji
Director: Shaad Ali
Stellar performances, decent direction, good music

Filmy ending

Number of weeks: 4
BO Verdict: Average

The review





Tujhe Meri Kasam

Cast: Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza
Director: K Vijaya Bhaskar
Fresh pairing, okay performances.

Old fashioned story

Number of weeks: 2
BO Verdict: Flop

The review





Karz: The Burden of Truth

Cast: Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Shilpa Shetty
Director: Harry Baweja
Sunny Deol

Over the top drama

Number of weeks: 6
BO Verdict: Average

The review






Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai

Cast: Priyanshu, Saakshi, Om Puri
Director: Anubhav Sinha
Great performance from Om Puri

Poor music, no chemistry between the stars

Number of weeks: 1
BO Verdict: Flop

The review





Deewangee

Cast: Ajay Devgan, Urmila Matondkar, Akshaye Khanna
Director: Anees Bazmee
Decent performances

Mundane music, a weak second half

Number of weeks: 13
BO Verdict: Average

The review





Rishtey

Cast: Anil Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty
Director: Indra Kumar
Poignant performances

Predictable and old fashioned story-line

Number of weeks: 6
BO Verdict: Flop

The review




  Trade expert: Indu Mirani
  Design: Uday Kuckian

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