sanjay0864
Well-Known Member
After the decent quality BD of 'Wanted', and the above average BD of DON, this Blu-ray from T-Series come's as a reminder that such companies do not change overnight for the better. The BD is not only a very POOR effort, it is further totally marred by a very liberal pasting of the T-Series logo watermarks, numerous (counted atleast SIXTEEN times) during the film, for durations ranging from ONE to Three minutes. I suppose the 'Wanted' and 'Don' BDs were only an aberration and it's basically 'work as ussual' for 'T-Series', completely in line with their long standing tradition of crappy DVD releases. The fact is, that our celebrations after the Blu-rays of 'Wanted' and 'Don', was not only premature but also quite misplaced. For, T-Series reamins as always very much a company to dread, in the same vein as a Shemaroo or MoserBaer. NOT Recommended. 
Title: Sarkar Raj
Category: Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Distributor: T-Series
Authoring House: Utech (?Taiwan?)
MRP: Rs. 699/-
Running Time: 02:05:36 hrs
Chapters 19
Media: Main Feature - 50GB BD
Region Coding: A/B/C
Video:
2.35:1, HD 1080p 16:9, AVC 24Hz
Peak Bitrate 37.3Mbps | Average bitrate 34Mbps
Audio:
Hindi - Dolby Digital 5.1 (48khz 640kbps) <-- Default Track :annoyed:
Hindi - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48khz) <-- Sounds like the DD track has been used to master this.
The packaging incorrectly states: Dolby Digital 5.1 (Uncompressed PCM Audio)
Subtitles: English.<-- Subtitles are on by default :annoyed:
Special Features:
NONE
Special Mention:
SHAME ON YOU, T-Series, for the Ugly RED LOGO Watermark, during all songs for the entire duration and also atleast TEN other times during the movie for a duration of ONE minute each time.<-- Shame on 'T-Series' for a NEW LOW in putting watermarks on a Blu-ray disk. As warned by me earlier, the only reason T-Series did not have logos on the Don BD, is because the producers warned them not to do so. Atleast, until the fabled Shemaroo BDs with logo watermarks actually come out, T-Series is now enemy No. 1 for all those who care about Indian Blu-rays. Not only does 'Sarkar Raj' need to be boycotted, but also we must all write to T-Series and let them know of our displeasure.
No scrolling advertisements during songs. <-- All Bollywood Video companies, please take note.
No advertisements, forced or otherwise, during the movie. <-- All Bollywood Video companies, please take note.
Separate 'Song Menu' to allow direct selection of song. <-- This should be a no brainer for all Bollywood films.
Review:
Detailed Comments to follow.... (Please Excuse the delay, but I am really pressed for time nowadays).
Overall, I 'DO NOT RECOMMEND' this Blu-ray to anyone, except those who do not care about quality and or are a sucker for video companies taking them for granted. Theis BD is certainly an improvement over the DVD. But, is that all we should expect from a Blu-ray and that too of a recent film? Bottom line is, this Blu-ray, is a POOR EFFORT by T-Series, made worse by their abhorrent and liberal use of watermarks, atleast 15 -16 times, during the movie, for durations of One minute to over Three minutes at times.
My ratings:
Movie: 3.25 out of 5.0
Video: 2.75 out of 5.0
Audio: 3.5 out of 5.0
Extras: 0 out of 5.0
Overall: 2.25 out of 5.0 (Lots of 'Authoring' issues and a lack of any special features, bring the overall score down.
Also, the liberal use of logo watermarks throughout the film, brings down the final score quite a bit.)
Equipment used for testing:
Projector: Panasonic PT-AE2000U
Screen: Da-Lite 4:3 120" 'Model B' - White Matte
Viewing Distance: 11' 6"
A/V Receiver: Denon AVR5800
Speakers: 5.1
Front/Main: Paradigm Reference 100 v2
Center: Paradigm Reference Studio CC v2
Rear: Tannoy - Mercury M5
Subwoofer: Paradigm Reference Servo 15
BD Player:
Oppo BDP-83 (Hardware Modified 'Region Free' with 'BDP-83-48-1224' firmware)
PS3 (80GB US 'Region A' with firmware v3.15)
PS: This BD proves, that unless we all act as one in boycotting ALL BDs with visible, logo watermarks, irrespective of title and label, companies such as T-Series will continue to take it's paying customers for granted. Unless we treat them with the same disdain and contempt, that they treat us with, be prepared for more of the same. In fact, unless T-Series blatant disregard for the consumers demands, is met with a total failure of this 'Sarkar Raj' BD, how long do you think it will take other companies such as MoserBaer & Eros to also start doing the same.
Title: Sarkar Raj
Category: Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Distributor: T-Series
Authoring House: Utech (?Taiwan?)
MRP: Rs. 699/-
Running Time: 02:05:36 hrs
Chapters 19
Media: Main Feature - 50GB BD
Region Coding: A/B/C
Video:
2.35:1, HD 1080p 16:9, AVC 24Hz
Peak Bitrate 37.3Mbps | Average bitrate 34Mbps
Audio:
Hindi - Dolby Digital 5.1 (48khz 640kbps) <-- Default Track :annoyed:
Hindi - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48khz) <-- Sounds like the DD track has been used to master this.
The packaging incorrectly states: Dolby Digital 5.1 (Uncompressed PCM Audio)
Subtitles: English.<-- Subtitles are on by default :annoyed:
Special Features:
NONE
Special Mention:
SHAME ON YOU, T-Series, for the Ugly RED LOGO Watermark, during all songs for the entire duration and also atleast TEN other times during the movie for a duration of ONE minute each time.<-- Shame on 'T-Series' for a NEW LOW in putting watermarks on a Blu-ray disk. As warned by me earlier, the only reason T-Series did not have logos on the Don BD, is because the producers warned them not to do so. Atleast, until the fabled Shemaroo BDs with logo watermarks actually come out, T-Series is now enemy No. 1 for all those who care about Indian Blu-rays. Not only does 'Sarkar Raj' need to be boycotted, but also we must all write to T-Series and let them know of our displeasure.
No scrolling advertisements during songs. <-- All Bollywood Video companies, please take note.
No advertisements, forced or otherwise, during the movie. <-- All Bollywood Video companies, please take note.
Separate 'Song Menu' to allow direct selection of song. <-- This should be a no brainer for all Bollywood films.
Review:
Detailed Comments to follow.... (Please Excuse the delay, but I am really pressed for time nowadays).
Overall, I 'DO NOT RECOMMEND' this Blu-ray to anyone, except those who do not care about quality and or are a sucker for video companies taking them for granted. Theis BD is certainly an improvement over the DVD. But, is that all we should expect from a Blu-ray and that too of a recent film? Bottom line is, this Blu-ray, is a POOR EFFORT by T-Series, made worse by their abhorrent and liberal use of watermarks, atleast 15 -16 times, during the movie, for durations of One minute to over Three minutes at times.
My ratings:
Movie: 3.25 out of 5.0
Video: 2.75 out of 5.0
Audio: 3.5 out of 5.0
Extras: 0 out of 5.0
Overall: 2.25 out of 5.0 (Lots of 'Authoring' issues and a lack of any special features, bring the overall score down.
Also, the liberal use of logo watermarks throughout the film, brings down the final score quite a bit.)
Equipment used for testing:
Projector: Panasonic PT-AE2000U
Screen: Da-Lite 4:3 120" 'Model B' - White Matte
Viewing Distance: 11' 6"
A/V Receiver: Denon AVR5800
Speakers: 5.1
Front/Main: Paradigm Reference 100 v2
Center: Paradigm Reference Studio CC v2
Rear: Tannoy - Mercury M5
Subwoofer: Paradigm Reference Servo 15
BD Player:
Oppo BDP-83 (Hardware Modified 'Region Free' with 'BDP-83-48-1224' firmware)
PS3 (80GB US 'Region A' with firmware v3.15)
PS: This BD proves, that unless we all act as one in boycotting ALL BDs with visible, logo watermarks, irrespective of title and label, companies such as T-Series will continue to take it's paying customers for granted. Unless we treat them with the same disdain and contempt, that they treat us with, be prepared for more of the same. In fact, unless T-Series blatant disregard for the consumers demands, is met with a total failure of this 'Sarkar Raj' BD, how long do you think it will take other companies such as MoserBaer & Eros to also start doing the same.
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