‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’: A Delightful Grandeur of Womanhood
By Archika Khurana Story: A celebration of womanhood, weaving a tapestry of stories that capture the essence of women across different age groups. Review: Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s directorial debut, ‘Sharmaajee Ki Beti,’ stands out for its authentic portrayal of female experiences, resonating deeply with audiences of all ages. Tackling heavier subjects with a light touch, […]
‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’: A Lighthearted and Delightful Tale with Some Narrative Fumbles
By Dhaval Roy Story: The line between friendship and love blurs for three best friends as they become entangled in a web of a breakup, a rebound relationship, and self-discovery. Review: In the era of situationships and breadcrumbing, when most love stories are too complicated for their own good, director Nipun Dharmadhikari’s romantic comedy comes as […]
‘Chandu Champion’ : Kartik Aaryan Gives Best performance in this Sports Biopic
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Based on a true story, the film celebrates the fascinating and surrealistic life of Murlikant Petkar, an army man and athlete, who won India its first Paralympic gold in 1972. His achievements and remarkable tryst with destiny lurked in anonymity, until he decided to claim the honour and respect he deserved. Review: We […]
‘Malhar’ : An Enriching Story that Will Warm Your Heart
By Dhaval Roy Review: Director Vishal Kumbhar skilfully blends three stories—heartwarming tales of friendship, poignant struggles, and even touches of tragedy, ensuring each emotion resonates in perfect harmony, withoutone overpowering the other. The film starts strong, venturing into a scene at a burial ground before effortlessly shifting to a delightful adventure of two young boys, […]
‘Kartam Bhugtam’ : This Taut Psychological Thriller Effective in Its Messaging
By Ronal Kotecha Story: NRI Dev Joshi (Shreyas Talpade) wants to consolidate his dead father’s assets and cash, but the course of his life changes when he meets a highly acclaimed astrologer. Review: What goes around, comes around. That’s the most basic rule of life and often the fear that pushes most individuals to do the […]
Heeramandi: Dazzles with Stellar Performances, Visual Grandeur
By Dhaval Roy Story: Set in the 1920s, the series is about a group of tawaifs (courtesans) from the red-light district, Heeramandi, in Lahore. While their queen’s reign is threatened by a rival, rebellion brews in British-ruled India. And love blossoms between a tawaif and a Nawab. Review: Evoking the allure and bewitching world of tawaifs […]
‘Ruslaan’ : This Formulaic Actioner Relies Heavily on Style over Substance
By Ronak Kotecha Synopsis: Ruslaan (Aayush Sharma) is determined to prove he’s not defined by his father’s reputation as a terrorist. To clear his name, he wants a permanent role in India’s elite intelligence agency, RAW. However, his intense urge to do the right thing often leads him into situations that are more complex and dangerous […]
‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ : A Charming Narrative Lifts this Familiar Saga
By Dhaval Roy Story: A couple is having secret affairs to overcome the boredom in their marriage. A trip out of town rekindles their chemistry, and the tables turn. Torn between their lovers and spouses, will they resolve their issues or separate as they have quietly planned? Review: Based on the film The Lovers, the romantic comedy introduces […]
‘Amar Singh Chamkila’: Diljit Dosangh is Outstanding in this Thoughtful and Redemptive Biopic
By Renuka Vyavahare Synopsis: Based on a true tragedy, the musical looks back at Amar Singh Chamkila, Punjab’s popular but disgraced slain singer. Belonging to the ill-fated 27 club, he and his wife Amarjot, were shot dead in the late 80s by masked gunmen. The killings were preceded by anonymous threats directed at the singer […]
‘Patna Shuklla’: Raveena Tandon Film Champions a Feisty Woman’s Fight against the High and Mighty
By Shubhra Gupta Small-town women taking on the high and mighty is a familiar theme, but one that can always do with a refresh, because what’s not to like about feisty ladies? Just last month, we had Bhumi Pednekar’s brave reporter revealing the true face of a gang that preyed upon helpless girls in a […]
‘Crew’: Funny, Frivolous and Delectable Crime Comedy
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Circumstances lead three hustlers to a gold smuggling racket. It’s all fun and games until conscience comes calling. Review: Girls gotta have some fun and Bollywood is finally listening. Co-workers Geeta Sethi (Tabu), Jasmine Kohli (Kareena Kapoor Khan) and Divya Rana (Kriti Sanon) serve looks and then some hospitality to the passengers […]
‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ : A Polarizing but Powerful Biopic
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Was Savarkar a devout patriot or a bomb golavala who incited violence? Accused and acquitted of multiple conspiracy theories which includes Gandhi’s assassination, the biopic takes a closer look at the fiery freedom fighter and his tumultuous life. Review: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar aka Swatantrya Veer Savarkar has been a controversial figure in India’s […]
‘Murder Mubarak’: This Quirky Whodunnit Will Keep You Guessing
By Ronak Kotecha Story: A murder at a posh club in Delhi pins the needle of suspicion on its affluent guests. As the police start probing deeper, they realise it’s a maze full of greed, vanity and complex human relationships. Review: Welcome to The Royal Delhi Club known for its high profile guests, lavish parties and unmatched […]
‘Shaitaan’: Grips with a Sinister Atmosphere and Stellar Performances
By Dhaval Roy Story: When a family lets a stranger into their farmhouse, the man mysteriously controls the teenage daughter. She does every bizarre and life-threatening thing he commands her to. What dark secret does the stranger possess, and can this desperate family escape his twisted game? Review: A good supernatural thriller typically relies on elements […]
‘Indian Police Force’: Predictable but Novel
By Archika Khurana STORY: This seven-part series follows a Delhi police officer Kabir Malik (Sidharth Malhotra), who puts everything on the line to protect India’s national capital. REVIEW: Rohit Shetty’s foray into the web series realm with ‘Indian Police Force’ brings the signature elements of his cop universe to the digital space. This seven-part series has […]
‘Fighter’: Top-notch Aerial Action Elevates a Cliched Narrative
By Daval Roy Story: As India faces a militant attack in Kashmir, the country’s best combat aviators join forces to form Air Dragons. The story chronicles their bravery while protecting India, camaraderie, team spirit, and a top fighter pilot’s redemption after an incident in the past. Review: Riding high on India’s Republic Day fervour, Siddharth Anand’s outing […]
‘Main Atal Hoon’ : Pankaj Tripathi Shines in this Homage to Vajpayee’s legacy
By Dhaval Roy Story: The biopic follows the life and times of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It also chronicles the various facets of his personality and the country’s achievements under his leadership. Review: Making a biopic on a stalwart like the 10th Prime Minister of India, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, […]
‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan’: Modern-Day Horror
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Set in Mumbai, three platonic friends navigate through life, relationships and career challenges in this slice-of-life drama that unfolds like a thriller. The trio is in for a rude awakening when they discover the impact of social media obsession on their day-to-day life. Review: What happens if social media crashes some day […]
‘Dunki’ : Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki is Dunked with Love and Longing
By Sreeparna Sengupta Story: A soldier, Hardayal Singh Dhillon (Shah Rukh Khan) takes on an arduous and audacious mission, of helping a group of friends realise their dream of going to England. It seems like an impossible task because neither do they have a visa or nor can they can afford a ticket. And It is […]
‘Kastoori’: A Heartbreaking Story of Social Change and Escape
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Gopi, a 13-year-old boy exuding wisdom beyond his years and his best friend Adim, find escape in attar (aromatic essential oils) that offers them momentary escape from their poverty-ridden grim world plagued by death and dirt. After watching his dreams being crushed by everyone around him, it dawns upon Gopi that […]
