Aksar (Often)

The theme tune plays and titles roll as Ricky Sharma (Emraan Hashmi) and Sheena Roy (Udita Goswami) appear in a ruined building.

Sheena continues to dance before the story opens in Mumbai with Ricky waking up next to a Woman who's name he doesn't know.

Three years after meeting Sheena Roy during a photo shoot . . .

Looking west from The Queen's Walk, SE1. SJ

. . . Ricky Sharma flirts with financier Mr. Mewalal's secretary whilst trying to get a 10 lakh loan. Third Space at More London Place in SE1.

That background building work appears to have been completed according to this shot from Paul Lincoln. Must be time to re-develop! (RL)

A Mercedes E Class arrives outside the Modern gallery where an exhibition of Ricky's photographic art is being set up. This is Mumbai in Maharashtra with the 21 storey Jivesh Terraces at Bandstand, Bandra in the right distance

Getting out of the car, Rajveer Singh (Dino Morea) enters the building where he asks Ricky how much to buy all of his work.

Hired by the wealthy Rajveer to seduce his wife Sheena, Ricky travels to London. Piccadilly Circus, London W1.

Paul Lincoln has turned his now attention to another film, to find, as we all know, those adverts at Piccadilly Circus are always changing. (RL)

Cut to a view of Tower Bridge seen from Potters Field Park in SE1.

It was a pity that Paul was not granted a sunny day when he visited. (RL)

Rajveer drives Ricky across the bridge as he explains that his wedding anniversary is at the end of the week and he expects him to be at the party. Tower Bridge crossing the Thames between between Tower Hamlets E1 and Southwark SE1.

I rather think that Paul Lincoln took this shot without the aid of a motor. (RL)

Leaving Ricky in the Capital, Rajveer continues home to Victoria Mansion. Gaddesden Place at Great Gaddesden near Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. The property also appears in 'Fanny by Gaslight', 'Hidden Agenda', 'Attack on the Iron Coast' and 'The Lair of the White Worm'.

In his London hotel, Ricky watches the BBC news on television. Piccadilly Circus with Regent Street in the background.

Perhaps ULEZ and all the other traffic poluting rules and regulations are reducing traffic density in London. I am sure Paul walked.(RL)

Party Guests gather on the evening of Rajveer and Sheena's third wedding anniversary. A panorama looking across the River Thames featuring the London Eye, Hungerford Bridge, the Golden Jubilee Bridges and the Houses of Parliament.

A gloomy day akin to a night shot taken from Waterloo Bridge. SJ

The day after Sheena tells her husband to go to hell when he chooses not to spend the night with her, Rajveer makes his way to find Ricky. Eduardo Paolozzi's The Head of Invention in front of the walkway running parallel to Shad Thames in SE1. Simon James explains that the sculpture was moved in around 2016 when the Design Museum moved and is now in front of their premises on Kensington High Street W8.

The former museum now with an anchor, just out of shot, now in the foreground. SJ

Police sirens wail in the distance as Rajveer approaches Ricky. Butlers Wharf alongside the River Thames in SE1.

With thanks to Paul Lincoln for capturing the same view......is it really 18 years on? How time flies. (RL)

After handing over a list of Sheena's likes and dislikes, Rajveer stands and walks away when his mobile rings. Butlers Wharf with Tower Bridge in the background.

Just how much that City skyline has changed! Thanks Paul for bringing that to our attention. (RL)

Telling the caller that he'll phone back, Rajveer returns to Ricky and tells him that the plan should be kept between the two of them. Looking across the Thames from Butlers Wharf towards Tower Bridge Wharf on St. Katherine's Way.

I know Paul, like it or not that pole had to be in the shot. (RL)

While Ricky stays at Victoria Mansion on the pretence of taking photographs for publication, he and Rajveer take a trip into London. Piccadilly Circus with the Virgin Megastore at the corner of Piccadilly in the background.

Did Paul hire 'Rent a Crowd' for this shot? (RL)

Rajveer is concerned that Ricky isn't using the right method to seduce Sheena. Facing north-west on Shad Thames SE1 with Tower Bridge and London City Hall in the centre distance.

Paul retraced their footsteps in Shad Thames. (RL)

On another occasion, the two men meet again in London. Butler's Wharf SE1.

Pity that blue sign had to spoil the shot for you Paul.....that's progress! (RL)

Rajveer asks Ricky what he was doing in his wife's room. Looking towards Tower Bridge from Butler's Wharf.

Once again Paul reveals just how quickly those buildings have shot up. (RL)

Despite her husband's protests, Sheena agrees to let Ricky take photos of her. Market Square in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire with the Town Hall to the right.

Now with bunting. (SR)

Ricky focuses and a photograph is taken.

This is just around the corner, in the entrance to Greys Road car park. (SR)

Sheena's hair is adjusted. Facing the corner of Market Place and the access road to Greys Road car park in Henley on Thames.

Much the same today. (SR)

The photo shoot continues. In the background, a wooden walkway crosses the River Thames from Mill Lane at Marsh Lock to the south-east of Henley on Thames.

The mooring platform where Sheena sits in the capture is private, so this is taken from the bank. (SR)

The action moves to London. The corner of Leicester Square and Swiss Court in WC2 with the Leicester Square Angus Steak House as the background.

Paul Lincoln was not tempted to join the queue. (RL)

Albert Embankment with the Houses of Parliament across the Thames in SW1 and Westminster Bridge crossing the river.

Now with tables and chairs for a café out of view on the right. SJ

Another pose . . . this time outside 10 Market Place in Henley on Thames, recognised by Steve Randall.

The shiny red phone box is still there. (SR)

The beach at Brighton, East Sussex with buildings on Marine Parade along with Camelford Street and Margaret Street in the background.

My camera was pointed in the opposite direction. (SD)

Ricky walks towards his model. Brighton beach with properties standing on Marine Parade between Wentworth Street, New Steine and Rock Place to the top.

Photographed early, before the visitors arrived. (SD)

Sheena waits for Ricky's touch before the two embrace and kiss. Brighton beach with the Palace Pier in the background.

No model to photograph today, just an angled pier. (SD)

# Tu hi tu hi meri manzil, Tu hi chahat mein hai shamil, Tu hi tu hi meri manzil, Tu hi chahat mein hai shamil (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, You're my destination, You're there in my love, You're my destination, You're there in my love) . . . Facing Admiralty Arch from Charing Cross in WC2.

The Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria is scheduled to open in 2025. SJ

# Kuch aisa kehdo chahe dil, Tere bina meri subah nahi jalti, Tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti, Tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti (Say something that my heart likes, My morning doesn't shine without you, My evening doesn't set without you, My life melts without you) . . . Looking southward along Whitehall SW1.

A bus obligingly appeared on cue. SJ

# Soniye, soniye, Soniye, soniye (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful) You are my love, you are my life, You are the one deep in my heart, You are my love, you are my life, You are the one deep in my heart . . . Albert Embankment SE1.

The aforementioned mobile café (cap26) with its awning visible on the right is sited on the corner so rather impedes a more accurate comparison as I had to step left here. SJ

# Tu hi mere tu hi mere ishq ki ibtada hai, Tu hi mere tu hi mere ishq ki inteha hai, Saanson ki jhumbish kehti hai kuch nahi tere sivah hai (You're the beginning of my love, You're the conclusion of my love, The movement of my breaths say that there's nothing without you) . . . Traafalgar Square with the tower of St. Martin-in-the-Fields church in the centre background.

A little bit of obstruction in the foreground. SJ

# Tere bina meri subah nahi jalti, Tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti, Tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti (My morning doesn't shine without you, My evening doesn't set without you, My life melts without you) . . . Market Place in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.

The Cargo store has become Planet Organic. (SR)

# Soniye, soniye, Soniye, soniye (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful) . . . Trafalgar Square WC2, in front of Malaysia House. (SR)

Next door to Malaysia House is Uganda house flying its flag and further along Cockspur Street Rockwell Restaurant and New Zealand House. This shot can be improved by stepping further back. SJ

# I got to move on, I got to move on, I got to move on, I got to move on, I got to move on . . . The walkway across across the River Thames at Marsh Lock near Henley on Thames.

I found an empty walkway. (SR)

# Doobe doobe jism-o-jaan hai pyar ki baarishon mein, Jee raha hoon jee raha hoon main teri khwaahishon mein, Bhoolke main duniya sari khoya tere nashe mein (The body and the soul have drowned in the rain of love, I'm living in your desires, I'm lost in your intoxication forgetting about the world) . . . Kensington Gore with the Royal Albert Hall to the left and the Albert Memorial in the centre background.

On the east side of the hall. SJ

# Tere bina meri subah nahi jalti, Tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti, Tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti (My morning doesn't shine without you, My evening doesn't set without you, My life melts without you) . . . Kensington Gore in SW7 with the Royal Albert Hall to the left.

Stepping further back from the previous. SJ

# Soniye, soniye, Soniye, soniye (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful) . . . Piccadilly Circus at the base of the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain.

Unfortunatley Paul couldn't find a stand-in model for this shot. (RL)

# Kehkasha hai tera chehra, Yaadon mein hai tera pehra, Tera mera naata bada gehra (Your face is like the galaxy, Your guard is there in my memories, Our bond is very deep) . . . Piccadilly Circus in W1.

I don't think Paul's mind was on the script when he took this. (RL)

# Tere bina meri subah nahi jalti, Tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti, Tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti (My morning doesn't shine without you, My evening doesn't set without you, My life melts without you) . . . Looking east along Coventry Street from Piccadilly Circus.

Thank you Paul, but why is that building on the left always covered in something or other? (RL)

# Soniye, soniye, Soniye, soniye (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful) . . . The corner of Haymarket, Piccadilly and Coventry Street with the now fenced off Horses of Helios sculpture to the left.

All I would say Paul, is that it is more attractive than the normal scaffolding that inhibits our comparatuive shots. Well done! (RL)

# You are my love, you are my life, You will always be deep in my heart, You are my love, you are my life, You will always be deep in my heart. Looking along Swiss Court from Leicester Square with the Swiss the Centre to the left. The Swiss Centre was demolished in 2008.

Paul Lincoln braved a cold, wet and windy day solely for the benefit of ReelStreets. A good excuse for a 'Greggs' pasty though! (RL)

Ricky asks why Rajveer is looking at him in that way. Looking south-west along Lafone Street SE1.

Paul, the van is only there because it is a shot for ReelStreets. (RL)

"Your marriage is going to get ruined. Smile!" The corner of Shad Thames and Lafone Street.

No sage advice given to Paul whilst he took this shot. (RL)

While Sheena continues to dance, Ricky runs across Charing Cross from Trafalgar Square in WC2 as the song is reprised.

I managed two buses, nearly nicely aligned. I wonder whether London will ever see a day without the litter of crowd control barriers. SJ

# Doobe doobe jism-o-jaan hai pyar ki baarishon mein (The body and the soul have drowned in the rain of love) . . . Potters Fields Park with Tower Bridge in the background.

Paul couldn't find anyone to dance in the foreground for him. (RL)

# Jee raha hoon jee raha hoon main teri khwaahishon mein, Bhoolke main duniya sari khoya tere nashe mein ( I'm living in your desires, I'm lost in your intoxication forgetting about the world) . . . Potters Fields Park in SE1.

There were thankfully two buildings to help Paul establish the shot. (RL)

# Tere bina meri subah nahi jalti, Tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti, Tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti (My morning doesn't shine without you, My evening doesn't set without you, My life melts without you) . . . Trafalgar Square in WC2.

The National Gallery has expanded as Summer in the Square for August. SJ

# Soniye, soniye, Soniye, soniye (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful) . . . Facing the Royal Albert Hall from the steps leading down to Prince Consort Road in SW7.

A crowd pushed me further up the steps. Looking north to the new South Porch, now nearly 20 years old. SJ

# Kehkasha hai tera chehra, Yaadon mein hai tera pehra, Tera mera naata bada gehra (Your face is like the galaxy, Your guard is there in my memories, Our bond is very deep) . . . The Thames Path on the Oxfordshire side of the Thames at Henley on Thames with buildings on the Berkshire bank across the river.

Just about here I think. (SR)

# Tere bina meri subah nahi jalti, Tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti, Tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti (My morning doesn't shine without you, My evening doesn't set without you, My life melts without you) . . . The steps down from the Royal Albert Hall to Prince Consort Road with Albert Court in the background. The area features in a number of productions including 'The IPCRESS File', 1978's 'The Thirty Nine Steps', 'Quest for Love', 'The Mutations', 'Joanna', 'Hennessy', 'Seven Keys', 'I Vinti' and 'The Knack . . . and How to Get It'.

The trees have thrived over the last 20 years. SJ

# Soniye, soniye, Soniye, soniye (Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, Hey beautiful, hey beautiful), You are my love, you are my life, You will always be deep in my heart, You are my love, you are my life, You will always be deep in my heart . . . Market Square in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.

Today's view adds the inevitable scaffolding. (SR)

After Rajveer finds out that Ricky and Sheena have spend the night together and asks for a divorce, she refuses. 'The Three Graces' commissioned for the Criterion Building on the corner of Haymarket and Piccadilly, London W1. It is immediately above the sculptures in Capture 43.

Paul was very grateful that the three of them each held their pose whilst he angled his shot. (RL)

Leaving Rajveer at Victoria Mansion, Ricky and Sheena spend time together. # Laagi laagi laagi, Laagi laagi laagi, Laagi laagi laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi (I'm intoxicated, I'm intoxicated, I'm intoxicated, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love) . . . Looking towards Tower Bridge from Butler's Wharf.

It is difficult to see where the capture was actually filmed from but Paul has managed to include the essential elements. (RL)

# Laagi laagi laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi (I'm intoxicated, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love) . . . The ramp down from Marine Parade, opposite Rock Place, to Madeira Drive in Brighton, East Sussex.

The fence at the top of the ramp blocks access to the derelict Madeira Terrace. (SD)

# Ek dard hai, ek pyaas hai, Ek ajnabi ehsaas hai, Ek dard hai, ek pyaas hai, Ek ajnabi ehsaas hai, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi (There's some pain, there's some thirst, There's a strange kind of feeling, There's some pain, there's some thirst, There's a strange kind of feeling, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love) . . . The ruins of Reading Abbey in Reading Berkshire.

The ragged ruins against which the couple canoodled must have been fakes, as the area was clear on my visit. (SR)

# Hawa kali ghata ko bhi hai teri hi justaju, Sili sili sili si lage teri khushbu, Tera tera tera aks hai mere rubaru, Mere mere mere dil ko hai teri aarzu, Dilbar haseen mere dilnasheen, Main gum hua tujh mein kahin (The breeze and the dark clouds are waiting for you, Your fragrance has spread all around, I can feel your presence within me, My heart desires for you, My beloved, you're beautiful, I'm lost somewhere in you) . . . Brighton beach, by the second groyne to the east of the Palace Pier. (SD)

The concrete groyne was fake, and it appears to have been added to the existing groyne. (SD)

# Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi, Laagi laagi laagi prem dhun laagi (I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love, I'm intoxicated by the tune of love) . . . Brighton beach, with properties between Charles Street and Camelford Street in the background. (SD)

Without the fake groyne the view includes the properties up to Wentworth Street. The matching cloud was purely by chance. (SD)

# Tere tere tere naam ka pyala pee liya, Teri teri teri yaad ka lamha jee liya, Ghadi ghadi ghadi har ghadi pagal hai jiya, Teri teri teri teer ne zakhmi kar diya, Is ghaav mein aaram hai, Khamosh mein kohram hai (I drank a glass of wine taking your name, I've lived the moments in your memories, My heart feels crazy all the time, The arrow of your heart has wounded me, There's peace in this wound, There's an uproar in this silence) . . . . . . . The Abbey ruins alongside the River Kennet off Abbot's Walk in Reading, Berkshire

No dancing here today. (SR)

Sheena is driving through London after Ricky tells Rajveer that he's fallen in love with her. Looking north towards EC4 from Southwark Bridge with buildings at the corner of Queen Street and College Street beyond the junction of Queen Street Place, Upper Thames Street and Queen Street.

The cycle lane has become more substantial so I had to step out to capture the camber. SJ

As she drives over the bridge, her husband steps out into the roadway. Facing south on Southwark Bridge.

Traffic was unusually heavy northbound on one of the quieter bridges. SJ

Sheena brings the BMW to a halt inches from Rajveer. Southwark Bridge with St. Paul's Cathedral in the right distance.

The aforementioned traffic was always trying to spoil the shot. SJ

Rajveer tells his wife that he made a mistake and that he was a fool to neglect her. Southwark Bridge with Red Lion Court as the background and the viaduct over Clink Street carrying the railway south from Cannon Street station in the left distance.

Shrouded background! Sometimes there are days like this. A good match on the left though with the seating area of The Anchor in front of the arches of Cannon Street Railway Bridge, seen at the end of "Mission Impossible." SJ

Sheena drives away after Rajveer explains that, having lost her, there must be a way of getting her back. Southwark Bridge with Fishmongers' Hall in the background.

A gloomier day and still some traffic. SJ

While Chief Investigating Officer Steve Bakshi conducts his enguiries into the death of Ricky Sharma, Sheena begins to realise how much Rajveer loves her. Facing south on Millennium Bridge with the Tate Modern on Bankside in the background.

Plenty of rising structures in the background. SJ

Rajveer tells Sheena that he had to come to her aid even though he had lost her. Millennium Bridge crossing the Thames from Peter's Hill EC4 to Bankside SE1 with Southwark Bridge in the left background.

The Shard dominates the skyline. SJ

Sheena tells her husband that she thinks the Inspector suspects them of Ricky's murder. Millennium Bridge with Blackfriars Railway Bridge in the background.

Looking directly west. SJ

Rajveer appears in court following his admission to Ricky's murder after Officer Bakshi arrests Sheena for the crime. The Royal Exchange at the junction of Threadneedle Street and Cornhill in EC3. The building also features in 'The Tenth Man', 'Heavens Above!', 'What's Good for the Goose', 'Two Gentlemen Sharing' and 'Mary Poppins Returns'.

Replacement building on the left. SJ

Sheena watches as her husband is escorted from court.

When the truth about Ricky's death is discovered by Officer Bakshi, Sheena is arrested. The door belongs to the Bank of England on Threadneedle Street EC2.

The door and bank are still there. SJ

The camera tilts down the bronze Main Doors to the Bank of England.

Firmly closed. SJ

After the now free Rajveer visits Sheena in custody and the two declare their feelings for each other. It appears that here, we're back in Mumbai for the final scene.

Rajveer appears from around a corner after leaving the prison.

Across the street a maroon Mercedes comes into view.

Rajveer waits for the car.

Benz brings the Mercedes to a stand.

Getting into the back seat, Rajveer settles down next to Nisha.

Chief Investigating Officer Steve Bakshi (Rajat Bedi) watches the car as it drives away after Rajveer winds the window down and says to him "Don't you know that this is what happens . . . often?"