Imtiaz Ali’s latest film “CHAMKILA” is an OTT release on Netflix, portraying the life of the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh “Chamkila”. Despite its slow pace, it presents thought-provoking themes about society’s judgment and the life of an artist. The film’s music and character portrayals, particularly by Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, make it a compelling watch. Continue reading CHAMKILA – Netflix Movie Review: Is Imtiaz Ali back?
The film is directed by Kiran Rao, unfortunately, popularly known more as Aamir Khan’s (also the film’s producer) ex-wife than because of her work. How pitiful yet widely and unconsciously accepted is this practice? To always treat women as secondary … Continue reading LAAPATAA LADIES – Moview Review: Pure Cinema; Real Feminism
Read Ketan Sharma’s review on R Madhavan’s directorial debut ROCKETRY-THE NAMBI EFFECT. The film is based on Padma Bhushan awardee & ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan’s life full of achievement and discoveries, only to get tainted. It involves a fake espionage case associating Pakistan, suspecting the role of the USA’ NASA, the local Kerala government’s baseless allegations, and so much more… Continue reading ROCKETRY-THE NAMBI EFFECT : Movie Review – Into The Space At First Attempt
My heading would have been “Dharma getting it right one more time”, but sad. It did not end up making a disaster either, but something that has its basics confused. With writing emphasising a modern take on institutional relationships, great … Continue reading JUGJUGG JEEYO: Movie Review – Marriage & Divorces ft. Pun & Paisa
JANHIT MEIN JAARI is 2hr plus laughter riot with a purpose. The film stars Nushrratt Bharuccha, Vijay Raaz and a heavenly ensembled cast from the Hindi TV & film industry.
Going bold in a fun and frolic manner, this social comedy is a taboo-breaking fighter for gender-equal rights. Read my review of Jai Basantu Singh’s JANHIT MEIN JAARI, which I recommend as a must-watch:
Continue reading JANHIT MEIN JAARI – Movie Review : Ones that should ideally be made tax-free
ANEK is an Anubhav Sinha’s presentation (director and producer). It is a continuation of his streak of movies on social issues, starting with MULK (2018), ARTICLE 15 (2019), and THAPPAD (2020). While I have heavily praised the last two of … Continue reading ANEK – Movie Review : Name Anek, Reasons to watch it….not many?
Before reading the review, you may want to clear your opinions formed via social media posts by referring to this Tweet. Coming back to the topic now. BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2 is an extension of the franchise and not a sequel. … Continue reading BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2 – Movie Review: Watchable comedy of errors with slight horror
The disclaimer proclaims the film is loosely based on an actual incident. The incident is Jet Airways’ Doha-Kochi flight 9W 555’s narrow escape landing on 18 August 2015 in bad weather conditions. The visibility goes for a toss. The captain … Continue reading RUNWAY 34 – Movie Review: Despite all, a safe landing
One character intonates Rajesh Khanna’s famous dialogue from the movie ANAND (1971) in the second half, “Babumoshai, Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye, Lambi Nahi”. Since and before this dialogue became a mega-hit, cinema has painted its lead characters with larger than … Continue reading JERSEY – Movie Review : A staggered test match trying for a tight finish
OTT platform Sony LIV’s show ROCKET BOYS (created by Nikkhil Advani & co-produced with Roy Kapur Films) was released on February’s 1st weekend. It is based on India’s most celebrated scientists, Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai & APJ Abdul Kalam. The … Continue reading ROCKET BOYS – OTT Series Review: Watch once despite over-drama
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