Miley Sur Mera Tumhara New & Old

Rocky_Balboa · 27th January 2010, 12:38

I saw the complete edition on Zoom and felt like kicking the producers and director left and right. For the theme has been altered with only commercial interests and when did actors become saviours of India!

I was dismayed with the cinema styled theme, disrespecting the original and the people (who serve the country) not included in it. On the contrary, I found little solace that the righteous people were not included thus evading acting bollywood ishtyle.

What a waste!

dar3dev|l · 27th January 2010, 12:45

the classics is an awesome video which reflects the true essence of india and its culture.

The new ones just another Bollywood brand recognition campaign, the worst was shahid in his so called "Rock Star" image and deepika in short skirt

asethi · 27th January 2010, 12:51

Old one, anytime! The new one doesn't sound interesting, and most of the time brain compares it to the good old one!

dkhatau · 27th January 2010, 14:04

Old one anytime because, this new version is purely for commercial reasons and to make money for the producers and sponsors. Old one had genuine achievers of that time and it had a patriotic feeling about the whole video.

lohithrao · 27th January 2010, 15:13

One BADLY done video, a very BAD one indeed!

They have tried to add to many things, resulting in a very bad out put....loose motion

Am sure wont watch this video again!

somspaple · 27th January 2010, 15:31

obviously in comparison with the classic the new one would be pale.

but even when considered as a solo video i felt that it is not shot properly or elegantly ('m not getting the right word here). in some sequences the camera is focusing at the odd places as if it is a WIP video.
'm not saying it for the heck of it: even i was eagerly waiting to see the new version but as the one loooong video progressed i couldn't help but notice these things.

Jayabusa · 27th January 2010, 15:43

O RLY? I never knew westernising 'Mile sur mera tumhara' would lead to national integration!

I did not know what national integration meant as a kid when MSMT used to be aired on DD. But I still used to love it and watch it! And today, as a grown up I understand the message very well.

Today's kids, I'm sure are just going to change channels when this is aired.

manavdotcom · 27th January 2010, 16:39

Mile Sur Mera Tomorrow? Fail Doing Jalsa and Showing Jilpa

Good commentary !

HammerHead · 27th January 2010, 17:07

I voted for "Miley Sur Mera Tumhara (Old Doordarshan Classic)".
I feel the new one failed to portray diversity though we still see the same song being sung in different languages. New ones picturisation, singing and music is no match to the old classic!!

IMO the only guys who could make justice to their appearance in the new one are:
1. Gurdas Mann's singing.
2. Sivamani playing drums.
3. Ustad. Zakir Hussain's tabla.

tacho · 27th January 2010, 19:12

I voted for the old one as well. The new one is too long and had too many Bollywood stars and too few cricketers. It felt too lifeless - where are the bustling modern Indian cities?

It's funny watching some of you calling for an Indian dress for Deepika. I am glad she wore what she wore - there are plenty of Indians who wear short skirts. And if it happens in India, well, it's Indian.

Of course, any video on national integration without Sachin does not need to be taken seriously

predatorwheelz · 27th January 2010, 19:59

I think our attitude towards the new MSMT is also based towards having fond memories of the old video.

I too cringed the first time I watched the new video. But after watching it 3-4 times, somehow I appreciated the amount of effort that has gone into making the new video. C'mon guys, for a moment, try to disassociate yourselves with nostalgia and see the tough job that the director of the new video had. He had to keep the spirit of the original, yet implement cultural influences of a much changed, diverse India - and its idols

.

Thats why my vote goes to the new video.

sbraj · 27th January 2010, 20:19

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Originally Posted by tacho

... any video on national integration without Sachin does not need to be taken seriously

Similarly, I don't think any representation of Tamil Nadu can go without Rajnikant. There are way too many omissions, and seems to be dominated by celebrities of one type. Mainly film stars. What does Shilpa Shetty got to do with Rajasthan?

Samurai · 27th January 2010, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

I think our attitude towards the new MSMT is also based towards having fond memories of the old video.

I too cringed the first time I watched the new video. But after watching it 3-4 times, somehow I appreciated the amount of effort that has gone into making the new video. C'mon guys, for a moment, try to disassociate yourselves with nostalgia and see the tough job that the director of the new video had.

One has to assess the video from the end result, and not from the effort. The older video makes our hair stand when we see it. The newer video makes us pull the same hair out, one by one. That's the difference. So I prefer the old one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbraj

Similarly, I don't think any representation of Tamil Nadu can go without Rajnikant. There are way too many omissions, and seems to be dominated by celebrities of one type. Mainly film stars. What does Shilpa Shetty got to do with Rajasthan?

Doesn't Shilpa own part of rajasthan royals? That's the connection.

Actually Rajni can represent 3 states (KA,MH,TN). But they did mix up the languages. Why were Kavitha Krishnamurthy and family singing Kannada stanza in bad accent? It should have been Deepika singing Kannada, but she was doing something else nobody could figure out.

roamingrao · 27th January 2010, 21:55

Think national integration and not think of railways ? big ommission. then how does it matter if ' sur mile na mile ? Cricket comes next....

neither of these have been portrayed.

Paradox · 28th January 2010, 02:59

I can't imagine that the director/producer thought of convincing the whole India just with film stars. Well, it was a complete let down and they need to understand that there are other areas of achievement that represent India as well.

What's this video got to do anything with Republic Day or National integration for that matter?

If I haven't seen the older version, I would have probably seen this new 'Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara' as a sheer stupidity by some film fanatic. Such a waste of time!

View Poll Results: Which one do you choose?
Miley Sur Mera Tumhara (Old Doordarshan Classic)	85	98.84%
Miley Sur Mera Tumhara (2010 version)	2	2.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

27th January 2010, 12:38	#31
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 676 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	I saw the complete edition on Zoom and felt like kicking the producers and director left and right. For the theme has been altered with only commercial interests and when did actors become saviours of India! I was dismayed with the cinema styled theme, disrespecting the original and the people (who serve the country) not included in it. On the contrary, I found little solace that the righteous people were not included thus evading acting bollywood ishtyle. What a waste!
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27th January 2010, 12:45	#32
dar3dev\|l BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Munich, DE Posts: 290 Thanked: 98 Times	the classics is an awesome video which reflects the true essence of india and its culture. The new ones just another Bollywood brand recognition campaign, the worst was shahid in his so called "Rock Star" image and deepika in short skirt
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27th January 2010, 12:51	#33
asethi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 449 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Old one, anytime! The new one doesn't sound interesting, and most of the time brain compares it to the good old one!
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27th January 2010, 14:04	#34
dkhatau BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 162 Thanked: 43 Times	Old one anytime because, this new version is purely for commercial reasons and to make money for the producers and sponsors. Old one had genuine achievers of that time and it had a patriotic feeling about the whole video.
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27th January 2010, 15:13	#35
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	One BADLY done video, a very BAD one indeed! They have tried to add to many things, resulting in a very bad out put....loose motion Am sure wont watch this video again!
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27th January 2010, 15:31	#36
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 342 Thanked: 915 Times	obviously in comparison with the classic the new one would be pale. but even when considered as a solo video i felt that it is not shot properly or elegantly ('m not getting the right word here). in some sequences the camera is focusing at the odd places as if it is a WIP video. 'm not saying it for the heck of it: even i was eagerly waiting to see the new version but as the one loooong video progressed i couldn't help but notice these things.
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27th January 2010, 15:43	#37
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	O RLY? I never knew westernising 'Mile sur mera tumhara' would lead to national integration! I did not know what national integration meant as a kid when MSMT used to be aired on DD. But I still used to love it and watch it! And today, as a grown up I understand the message very well. Today's kids, I'm sure are just going to change channels when this is aired.
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27th January 2010, 16:39	#38
manavdotcom BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 145 Thanked: 14 Times	Mile Sur Mera Tomorrow? Fail Doing Jalsa and Showing Jilpa Good commentary !
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27th January 2010, 17:07	#39
HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,247 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	I voted for "Miley Sur Mera Tumhara (Old Doordarshan Classic)". I feel the new one failed to portray diversity though we still see the same song being sung in different languages. New ones picturisation, singing and music is no match to the old classic!! IMO the only guys who could make justice to their appearance in the new one are: 1. Gurdas Mann's singing. 2. Sivamani playing drums. 3. Ustad. Zakir Hussain's tabla. Last edited by HammerHead : 27th January 2010 at 17:09.
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27th January 2010, 19:12	#40
tacho BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 135 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	I voted for the old one as well. The new one is too long and had too many Bollywood stars and too few cricketers. It felt too lifeless - where are the bustling modern Indian cities? It's funny watching some of you calling for an Indian dress for Deepika. I am glad she wore what she wore - there are plenty of Indians who wear short skirts. And if it happens in India, well, it's Indian. Of course, any video on national integration without Sachin does not need to be taken seriously
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27th January 2010, 19:59	#41
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,720 Thanked: 1,974 Times View My Garage	I think our attitude towards the new MSMT is also based towards having fond memories of the old video. I too cringed the first time I watched the new video. But after watching it 3-4 times, somehow I appreciated the amount of effort that has gone into making the new video. C'mon guys, for a moment, try to disassociate yourselves with nostalgia and see the tough job that the director of the new video had. He had to keep the spirit of the original, yet implement cultural influences of a much changed, diverse India - and its idols . Thats why my vote goes to the new video.
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27th January 2010, 21:55	#44
roamingrao BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 340 Thanked: 191 Times View My Garage	Think national integration and not think of railways ? big ommission. then how does it matter if ' sur mile na mile ? Cricket comes next.... neither of these have been portrayed.
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28th January 2010, 02:59	#45
Paradox BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 55 Thanked: 11 Times	I can't imagine that the director/producer thought of convincing the whole India just with film stars. Well, it was a complete let down and they need to understand that there are other areas of achievement that represent India as well. What's this video got to do anything with Republic Day or National integration for that matter? If I haven't seen the older version, I would have probably seen this new 'Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara' as a sheer stupidity by some film fanatic. Such a waste of time!
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