bhatia-paritosh
The movie miserably failed to make me laugh after the first 10 minutes. There was nothing to see but three old tharkis trying to get into a girl's pants. It seemed like a side story of another movie that gets 15 mins of screen time but this one ran for 2 hours. Even the no-brainers bollywood is coming up with these days like "singham returns" or "kick" were more entertaining than this. At least their action made me laugh! Oh and Akshay Kumar's role is nothing more than a guest appearance so don't be fooled by the trailers. Its a waste of money and time. I would prefer watching and empty wall for 2 hours over this.I wish i could unsee this piece of turd but now its left a scar on my brain.
ghazwan124
Akshay Kumar is simply awesome in the movie and dialogs are hilarious. Please watch this movie for lots of entertainment. plot: The Shaukeens is a story of three oldies - KD, Lali and Pinki. These lusty old men plan a trip to Mauritius after it becomes difficult, rather life-threatening for them to get some action in Delhi.In Mauritius the trio stay with a young fashion designer Ahana (Lisa Haydon). Ahana, a huge Akshay Kumar fan, is nursing a broken heart.REVIEW: Piyush Mishra as Pinki, a mousy spice merchant, leads the pack with his super act, Akshay Kumar, is the surprise package of the film. Akshay as a superstar trapped in his own image is hilarious. He should take up more films like The Shaukeens.Lissom Lisa Haydon as Ahana looks sexy yet sweet but needs to work on her acting skills.Abhishek Sharma, who gave us the delightful Tere Bin Laden, does a great job with The Shaukeens too. The film, despite its theme does not get crass or vulgar even once, which is why it will get a larger audience.Habeb Al_janaby
silvan-desouza
Shaukeens was not a big hit, yet it was praised, especially the acting of Ashok Kumar,Utpal Dutt and AK Hangal all 3 on heavenly board now, The film also had Mithun and Rati play young lovers. However The Shaukeens is nothing great in comparison, actually the director keeps the main plot same but changes things to suit today's times. The 3 old men head to mauritius for some action, they first plan bangkok but their families act weird on the name of Bangkok. The 3 meet Lisa Haydon in Mauritius who is upset because of her friends giving more likes to her ex on fb(such jokes) Akshay Kumar enters at the interval and the seocnd half focuses on him trying to please a Bengali Director to get a national award, he also makes fun of himself which is getting boring now, after Srk,Salman doing the same. The film also gets lengthy and stretchedDirection is okay but expected a lot from Abhishek Kapoor who gave us TERE BIN LADEN Music is okayAmongst actors, all 3 being talented yet the chemistry and fun of the original is missing in them. Annu Kapoor is decent in his role, Piyush Mishra rarely seen in such films does well in his role, Anupam Kher being sober does a decent job Lisa Haydon is a non actress, Akshay Kumar plays himself and is okay Manoj Joshi,Cyrus Broacha are good
Dhruv Behl
Here are two aspects to watch this movie. If you have already seen the classic, you might not be happy with the end product but if you are watching the film for the first time, you might enjoy it. Abhishek Sharma who previously directed the fun-loving Tere Bin Laden misses the bus this time. The movie does have some hilarious moments but only few to keep you alive. The 1st half goes fine. Even the 2nd half shows some promise but the climax plays the spoil sports and messes up completely. The songs are fine. Cinematoraphy is amazing. Art direction is captivating. Background score is just about OK. Coming to performances - Annu Kapoor , Anupam Kher and Piyush Sharma does a fine job and they will tickle your funny bone. Lisa Haydon is just about okay. Akshay Kumar does well in the supporting role. The Shaukeens does show promises but the climax makes it decent entertainer. Good 6/10
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