Talk:Lage Raho Munna Bhai

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Contents 1 What is needed here 2 Trivia 3 Long 4 Production 5 Canadian Certification

[edit] What is needed here

Based on FAs like Star Wars I. I say:

• A section on production, media hype etc.
• Expand the synpopsis so that it tells the whole story. That's what the spoiler warning's for. But if you just want to read the story then you should have information to read.
• More on the box office release, inc. media hype, DVD release.
• The Gandhi section looks good but should be expanded
• Similarities and differences with the first one. Not only on the plot scale (where similarities were minor) but in terms of directing, actors etc.
• Pictures and stills from the movie.

Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 23:59, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Sounds like a great game plan as long as these additions are based upon credible and verifiable sources - I look forward to reading the contributions you will make in these areas. A few things to keep in mind:

• While I do agree that the plot summary could be expanded, I don't agree that is should tell the whole story. A summary is a teaser which provides important plot points and themes without giving away crucial details or endings (as with a good film review). That being said, I do agree that expansion is a good idea.
• Adding images is fine as long as copyright policies are taken into consideration. You can review them here: Wikipedia:Image use policy. Good luck!-Classicfilms 01:38, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Hello, fellow editors,

about the spoiler issue: I think since a spoiler warning is given, one could reveal the entire plot, instead of just "teasing" it. IMO WP isn't an online shop or a movie distributor who just tells a part of the story and leaves the ending open so people go and buy the DVD/watch the movie in cinema. And, to add something corny, Wikipedia aims to be a collection of all human knowledge and the entire summary is part of it. :) No, seriously, in most featured articles the complete summary is given too, and "Lage Raho ..." has definetely the potential for becoming featured. What do you guys think? Best regards, --Plumcouch ^Talk2Me 16:50, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Hello Plumcouch - thank you for raising these issues. If you would like for this to be a featured article then I believe we should focus on the other points raised above by Nobleeagle such as detailing elements related to production, release, Gandhi etc. In terms of the synopsis, this isn't a matter of an online shop. Rather, it is important that we maintain a high standard in the development of WP articles by offering sophisticated plot summaries (as you will find in encyclopedias of literature and film) which present action in a thematic manner, rather than simply a retelling of the events in the manner of "Cliff Notes." In other words, if a point is important to the understanding of the basic plot elements it is worth mentioning. Revealing the end of the story does not contribute to an article and may irritate readers. -Classicfilms 17:22, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

This encyclopedia offers a good model of literary plot summaries (which are not very different from film summaries) and may be available from your library. I own the 1999 edition but I believe there is a more recent one available as well: Serafin, Steven R. (ed.). Encyclopedia of American Literature. New York: Continuum. <http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-0826410529-0>. -Classicfilms 17:46, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Hello, Classicfilms, I'm all for full summaries, because when I go to Wiki, I expect every information there is about the subject - and the before mentioned Star Wars article has a complete summary, too. However, if we can't decide which way is the best, why don't we ask over at Wikipedia:WikiProject_Films what their recommendation is. What do you think? --Plumcouch ^Talk2Me 19:50, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Sure, it should be a group decision. Encyclopedias are summaries, never a substitute for viewing a film or reading a book which is something that should be kept in mind - and in terms of quality I think you raise valid points for other parts of the article that need to be improved and which I think the group should focus on as well. -Classicfilms 20:50, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Yes, we should ask Wikiproject Films. In my opinion, if someone's already watched the movie but want the plot without having to spend 3 hours again, they should be able to come to Wikipedia and read the plot. If someone hasn't watched it, the spoiler warning protects them from the ending. From WP:SW: Not all visitors will recognize the nature of Wikipedia, which strives first to inform, spoilers or not. Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 05:20, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

The exact details of the ending aren't coming to mind (after the marriage part), could someone please fill it in? Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 04:55, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Trivia

Does everyone agree that it would be better if trivia were merged with sections which deal with that type of triva? Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 04:58, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Long

Don't worry about it if the article is getting long and please do not REMOVE information into nothingness simply because the article is getting long. Lots of Featured Articles are WAY longer then this, I think the way the article is progressing, we can submit it to WP:GAC soon with a bit of work. Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 05:12, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Production

Can anyone find sources relating to Production of the film, almost every other good film article has a good section. All that is needed is sources, I'll work on the actual text to go in the article if you want. Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 05:22, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Canadian Certification

Does anyone know the Canadian Certification for Lage Raho Munna Bhai, I'd imagine it would be PG, the same as the United States, but I just want to check. Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 05:44, 12 December 2006 (UTC)