Mughal - E - Azam (Blu-ray) Color - Shemaroo - Blu-ray Forum

MovieMania · 09-28-2016, 02:34 PM

Shemaroo is releasing Mughal-E-Azam (Color Version) on Blu-ray.
Priced at 799/- INR.

Pack includes DVD featuring:
1. Premiere.
2. Interviews
3. Colorization process.
4. Deleted Song
5. Theatrical Trailer.

Audio - Dolby TrueHD
Release Scheduled - 2nd Week of October, 2016.

Hindustani · 09-28-2016, 02:48 PM

God! Why why why such cruelty?

All I ask for is a basic black and wide full screen 35mm.

I may have to literally skip it. Not sure if technicolor portions of it alone is worth the cropped picture, fake colors buy.

K. Asif must be turning in his grave.

LifeNeedsMovies · 09-28-2016, 03:30 PM

I will definitely buy this! See as much as I would love to get my hands on the original black n white full screen. Indian home video viewers would find the coloured wide screen version worth their buck (generally speaking) and at this point it's all about increasing Blu ray sales

sanjay0864 · 09-28-2016, 05:27 PM

Really saddened to hear that this abomination will be released instead of the original. I only hope they at least stick to the original aspect ratio, although I highly doubt it, and it's the complete version not the edited version.

Jafar · 09-28-2016, 05:28 PM

The bastardised version with a shemaroo logo. I may be wrong but wasn't this version cropped as well? Sheesh.

sanjay0864 · 09-28-2016, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jafar

The bastardised version with a shemaroo logo. I may be wrong but wasn't this version cropped as well? Sheesh.

Not sure about the actual restoration. But the colorized version I saw in the theaters was certainly cropped.

HDDCS · 09-28-2016, 05:41 PM

^ The DVD was cropped just at 1.50, which is closer to the original aspect ratio of 1.375. Some theatrical screenings presented the movie at 1.78, leading a lot of people to think that the colorized version was formatted to that aspect ratio. However, the colorized version of Naya Daur was reportedly presented at 1.78 in screenings as well as on DVD.

HDDCS · 09-28-2016, 05:41 PM

The cover artwork sucks.

mrbrat_Boy · 09-28-2016, 07:22 PM

They could have at least included the B&W version to make it super set. But that is Shemaroo or you. For me to hear all the songs on Full HD audio is going to be great.

HDDCS · 09-28-2016, 07:24 PM

Don't forget that this Blu-ray is going to feature the re-engineered audio, with those fresh sound effects and orchestration.

Hindustani · 09-29-2016, 12:05 AM

Latest MEA Color release date according to NJMTV:

12-01-2016

Its definitely not October 2nd week for sure!

Also, NJMTV mentions EROS as BRD authoring company not SHEMAROO.

LifeNeedsMovies · 09-29-2016, 01:53 AM

thats not completely accurate cuz i have Shemaroo version of the coloured MEA on DVD

Hindustani · 11-07-2016, 11:46 PM

horrible, horrible just atrocious. There is nothing to talk about there.

Even the original color shot "technicolor" scenes are a travesty.

I dont see any detail whatsoever.

They just slapped the 2004 DVD 480p DI slapped on this BRD.

PQ is literally

out of

HDDCS · 11-08-2016, 06:49 AM

Wow! The aspect ratio is completely messed up. As if the cropping wasn't a problem, they've stretched the picture making everyone look fat. The extremely bright news is that there's no watermark.

rishi · 11-08-2016, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDCS

Wow! The aspect ratio is completely messed up. As if the cropping wasn't a problem, they've stretched the picture making everyone look fat. The extremely bright news is that there's no watermark.

They probably spent too much time and effort in stretching and cropping that they totally forgot about the watermark.

SnowDoN · 11-08-2016, 11:20 AM

I dont trust these screen shot, how come BD have diff resolution and no black bar ??

m_007 · 11-08-2016, 09:54 PM

I am glad I was ready for a huge disappointment. No effort to put out a quality product yet again. BD could have featured the entire movie in the correct aspect ratio and also the expected quality of a blu-ray. Sad thing is that they will judge putting out other classics based on this joke of a BD. Such a shame.

HDDCS · 11-09-2016, 08:25 AM

During its revival, Mughal-E-Azam was attempted to be given a restoration for its colorization. The only source available to them was an extremely damaged duplicate print. At the end, a very cheap restoration was given to it, with people who did not have proper expertise. That is evident from the fact that the colorized DVD showcased the film with incomplete clean up. Shakes, disjoints, debris stayed. So if the original restoration job itself was supremely sub-optimal, I don't see how this colorized version could look any better.
We don't know what kind of a source was used to author this BD, whether the negative print of the colored version or the DI. But judging by the screenshots, the BD seems faithful to the quality of restoration originally granted to the film. Some close up shots have decent detail, from what I see.

loverboy · 11-10-2016, 01:58 AM

Im 100% sure this bd is an upscale of 2004 dvd. they just removed interlence from that dvd, upscale it and the restoration has been done ........... even the color correction is not properly done. Aspect ratio wrong. totally a crap bluray. just shame on shemaroo.they just ****ed the legendary movie by wrong authorization

Hindustani · 11-10-2016, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loverboy

Im 100% sure this bd is an upscale of 2004 dvd. they just removed interlence from that dvd, upscale it and the restoration has been done ........... even the color correction is not properly done. Aspect ratio wrong. totally a crap bluray. just shame on shemaroo.they just ****ed the legendary movie by wrong authorization

Thats exactly how it looks. its has to be that 2004 color DI master they created. I'd love to know how many GB this BRD is.

09-28-2016, 02:34 PM	#1
MovieMania Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:India Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:6	Mughal - E - Azam (Blu-ray) Color - Shemaroo Shemaroo is releasing Mughal-E-Azam (Color Version) on Blu-ray. Priced at 799/- INR. Pack includes DVD featuring: 1. Premiere. 2. Interviews 3. Colorization process. 4. Deleted Song 5. Theatrical Trailer. Audio - Dolby TrueHD Release Scheduled - 2nd Week of October, 2016.

09-29-2016, 12:05 AM	#11
Hindustani Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2014	Latest MEA Color release date according to NJMTV: 12-01-2016 Its definitely not October 2nd week for sure! Also, NJMTV mentions EROS as BRD authoring company not SHEMAROO. Last edited by Hindustani; 09-29-2016 at 12:15 AM.

11-09-2016, 08:25 AM	#18
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	During its revival, Mughal-E-Azam was attempted to be given a restoration for its colorization. The only source available to them was an extremely damaged duplicate print. At the end, a very cheap restoration was given to it, with people who did not have proper expertise. That is evident from the fact that the colorized DVD showcased the film with incomplete clean up. Shakes, disjoints, debris stayed. So if the original restoration job itself was supremely sub-optimal, I don't see how this colorized version could look any better. We don't know what kind of a source was used to author this BD, whether the negative print of the colored version or the DI. But judging by the screenshots, the BD seems faithful to the quality of restoration originally granted to the film. Some close up shots have decent detail, from what I see. Last edited by HDDCS; 11-09-2016 at 02:10 PM.

09-28-2016, 02:48 PM	#2
Hindustani Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2014	God! Why why why such cruelty? All I ask for is a basic black and wide full screen 35mm. I may have to literally skip it. Not sure if technicolor portions of it alone is worth the cropped picture, fake colors buy. K. Asif must be turning in his grave.

09-28-2016, 03:30 PM	#3
LifeNeedsMovies Senior Member Member since:Sep 2015	I will definitely buy this! See as much as I would love to get my hands on the original black n white full screen. Indian home video viewers would find the coloured wide screen version worth their buck (generally speaking) and at this point it's all about increasing Blu ray sales

09-28-2016, 05:27 PM	#4
sanjay0864 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:2	Really saddened to hear that this abomination will be released instead of the original. I only hope they at least stick to the original aspect ratio, although I highly doubt it, and it's the complete version not the edited version.

09-28-2016, 05:28 PM	#5
Jafar Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:560 Trading Score:111	The bastardised version with a shemaroo logo. I may be wrong but wasn't this version cropped as well? Sheesh.

09-28-2016, 05:41 PM	#7
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	^ The DVD was cropped just at 1.50, which is closer to the original aspect ratio of 1.375. Some theatrical screenings presented the movie at 1.78, leading a lot of people to think that the colorized version was formatted to that aspect ratio. However, the colorized version of Naya Daur was reportedly presented at 1.78 in screenings as well as on DVD.

09-28-2016, 07:22 PM	#9
mrbrat_Boy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Johannesburg - South Africa Home Theater Gallery:210 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:1798 DVD collection:162 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 37	They could have at least included the B&W version to make it super set. But that is Shemaroo or you. For me to hear all the songs on Full HD audio is going to be great.

09-28-2016, 07:24 PM	#10
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	Don't forget that this Blu-ray is going to feature the re-engineered audio, with those fresh sound effects and orchestration.

09-29-2016, 01:53 AM	#12
LifeNeedsMovies Senior Member Member since:Sep 2015	thats not completely accurate cuz i have Shemaroo version of the coloured MEA on DVD

11-07-2016, 11:46 PM	#13
Hindustani Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2014	horrible, horrible just atrocious. There is nothing to talk about there. Even the original color shot "technicolor" scenes are a travesty. I dont see any detail whatsoever. They just slapped the 2004 DVD 480p DI slapped on this BRD. PQ is literally out of

11-08-2016, 06:49 AM	#14
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	Wow! The aspect ratio is completely messed up. As if the cropping wasn't a problem, they've stretched the picture making everyone look fat. The extremely bright news is that there's no watermark.

11-08-2016, 11:20 AM	#16
SnowDoN Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Trading Score:1	I dont trust these screen shot, how come BD have diff resolution and no black bar ??

11-08-2016, 09:54 PM	#17
m_007 Member Member since:Feb 2008	I am glad I was ready for a huge disappointment. No effort to put out a quality product yet again. BD could have featured the entire movie in the correct aspect ratio and also the expected quality of a blu-ray. Sad thing is that they will judge putting out other classics based on this joke of a BD. Such a shame.

11-10-2016, 01:58 AM	#19
loverboy New Member Member since:Oct 2016	Im 100% sure this bd is an upscale of 2004 dvd. they just removed interlence from that dvd, upscale it and the restoration has been done ........... even the color correction is not properly done. Aspect ratio wrong. totally a crap bluray. just shame on shemaroo.they just ****ed the legendary movie by wrong authorization

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