‘Three of Us’: A Meditative and Melancholic Journey into the Past
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Diagnosed with an early stage of dementia, Shailaja Patankar (Shefali Shah), a middle-aged woman from Mumbai decides to take a week-long break and revisit her childhood home in Vengurla, Konkan, before her memories fade. Review: The story follows Shailaja as she embarks on a pursuit of holding onto her past that she […]
‘Shastry virudh Shastry’: A Relatable Modern Social Drama
By Abhishek Srivastava STORY: Seven-year-old Yaman Shastry is the apple of his grandparents’ eyes. When Yaman’s parents decide to relocate to the US, the grandfather adamantly refuses to let the child leave the ancestral home, leading to a family legal battle. REVIEW: ‘Shastry Viruddh Shastry’ delves into a contemporary issue that resonates with many urban […]
‘Tejas’: Aviation Drama is a Bumpy Ride
By Dhaval Roy Story: An Indian Air Force fighter pilot is on a daring mission to rescue a hostage from terrorists. The kidnap is also related to an impending attack on India. Will the protagonist and her co-pilot save the nation? Review: The thriller draws inspiration from the milestone decision of 2016 when the Indian Air Force […]
“Speak Your Heart with Mine Diamonds” Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ TVC
TVC Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan & Alia Bhatt Goes Viral – Crosses 100 million views. The latest TVC from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, “Speak Your Heart with Mine Diamonds”, featuring their brand ambassadors Alia Bhatt & Kareena Kapoor Khan, has gone viral online, generating humongous interest among viewers and garnering over 100 million views across […]
‘Ganapath Part 1’: A Solid Concept Marred by Shoddy Execution.
By Renuka Vyavahare Synopsis: In a dystopian future, the disparity between rich and poor can only be eliminated by the chosen one aka ‘Ganapath’, the ultimate warrior (Yoddha), who must lead the resistance against an oppressive regime headed by an undisclosed villain, Dalini. Review: Vikas Bahl’s futuristic action drama explores the dichotomy between the ultra-rich and ultra-poor, […]
By Dhaval Roy Story: When four ordinary women go on a motorcycle adventure to the world’s highest drivable pass, Khardung La, they also embark on a journey of self-discovery and identity. Review: Is it about the destination or the journey? Here’s a motorcycle adventure that proves there’s more to a voyage than these, as on the […]
‘Thank You For Coming’ : This Sex Comedy is Funny Yet Impactful
By Dhaval Roy Story: In this coming-of-age story, a 32-year-old die-hard romantic settles for an arranged marriage after a spate of failed relationships. She invites her ex-lovers to her engagement ceremony and, by the end of the boozy night, experiences her first orgasm. The night turns out to be a journey of introspection and exploration of […]
‘Fukrey 3’ : Intermittently Funny, Lacks Original Instalment’s Charm
By Dhaval Roy Story: Choocha inadvertently challenges Bholi Punjaban in an election for the legislative assembly. But when he and Hunny end up with a gift to create petrol, it lands them in trouble with the water mafia. Will they get out of the pickle? Review: The viewer is set to crash land into the world […]
‘Jaane Jaan’: Intricate Plot and Characterization Makes This an Intriguing Watch
By Dhaval Roy Story: The crime drama follows the story of a single mother and her daughter, who find themselves entangled in a murder. They find an unexpected ally in their neighbor, a simple but genius teacher while navigating the ongoing police investigation. Review: A single mother, Maya D’Souza (Kareena Kapoor), finds herself amid a murder […]
‘Gold Fish’: Superb Story Brought to Life
By Archika Khurana Goldfish story: Anamika, a half-Indian half-English woman returns to her home in UK, to confront the challenges of her mother’s dementia and to get closure on the emotional wounds that stem from her upbringing. The film explores the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship while touching on various other sensitive themes. Goldfish review: ‘Goldfish’ […]
‘Jawan’: SRK is the Hero of Bharat that is India
By Renuka Vyavahare Synopsis: A masked vigilante (Shah Rukh Khan), sets out to accelerate some right societal changes, in his own ways. He along with his army of superheroic women, works towards enabling justice by taking on a dangerous arms dealer Kali (Vijay Sethupathi). Review: No one seems to be having more fun than Shah […]
Mughal–E-Azam Creates History in Houston!
HOUSTON: Harry Shah of Bollywood Entertainment took Houstonians back nearly 500 years to relive the splendor of the Mughal Era for three days – JULY 14-15-16 during Mughal-E-Azam, the Broadway Musical at the Wortham Center, presented nationally by Cinema on Stage. The recently remodeled Wortham Center with its spectacular high ceilings, lush maroon carpet and […]
‘Tarla’: A Savory Tale of Heartwarming Moments
By Ronak Kotecha Story: Based on the life of the late Tarla Dalal, the film chronicles her journey from being a modest housewife to one of the most celebrated chefs of India, who spread her magic of vegetarian recipes all over the globe. Review: Tarla Dalal (played by Huma Qureshi) became a household name for her […]
‘Neeyat’: Vidya Balan’s Murder Mystery is Unoriginal, Familiar
By Shubhra Gupta A colourful billionaire is hosting a bunch of his good friends on an island. It’s all fun and games till someone gets bumped off, and a clever coot shows up to solve the mystery. Now, what does the central premise remind you of? Why, ‘Knives Out 2’, right? Make that rich guy […]
‘Satyaprem ki Katha’: An Overcooked Plot
By Shubhra Gupta The latest family drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani is an attempt to be radical while keeping it under wraps, hoping viewers will swallow the ‘brave’ stuff if it’s wrapped tightly enough in an ultra-bright red-and-yellow palette, Gujju bhais and bens doing dandiya, referencing endless iterations of ‘kem chos’ and ‘maaja […]
Masala Radio 98.7 FM Celebrates 30 Year Journey @ Musaafer
HOUSTON: Masala Radio 98.7 FM celebrated 30 years with 30 of their team members also known as the “Crazy Masala Crew”. The party was held at Musaafer – one of America’s most enchanting Indian restaurants & bar. The journey of 30 years seems extraordinary for Sunil & Sandhya Thakkar who started the radio show in […]
Beware! In ’97 Minutes’, Your Life Could Change in Midair!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This city usually doesn’t have a rush of movie premieres, especially after the disastrous two COVID years that hurt attendance at the theatres. So it was a big splash when the movie “97 Minutes” premiered over the past weekend on Sunday, June 11 at the Star Movie Grill in the far […]
‘Bloody Daddy’: Predicatable Plot, ‘Been There’ Thrills
By Shubhra Gupta More than anything else, an actioner unfolding over 24 hours needs to gallop along at break-neck speed. Bloody Daddy, a remake of the French language Nuit Blanche, which in turn was adapted in Tamil as ‘Thoonga Vanam’ starring Kamal Hasan, has all the ingredients of a pacey thriller. But, despite the occasional […]
IAA Hosts Niche Entertainment’s ‘Dil Se’: Superlative Singing & Dancing
By Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: The musical genius of composer A.R. Rahman was on display through a superlative audio-visual and live performance by Niche Entertainment of Pune. Niche has presented a series of such unique performances for over a decade, including “Bhairav to Bahiravi”, “Black and White” and “Prabhat to Sairat”. Niche Entertainment is currently on […]
