Sardar Udham (2021/ Historical / Biographical Drama/ Prime Video) Director – Shoojit Sircar Writer – Ritesh Shah, Shubhendu Bhattacharya Cast – Vicky Kaushal, Amol Parashar, Banita Sandhu To be very honest, I had known nothing about the revolutionary Udham Singh except that he assassinated General Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. I am thankful […]
Clair Obscur (2016/Turkish/Netflix) (Drama) A touching and insightful human drama about two women, their stories and the contrast and similarities in them. Director/ Writer – Yesim Ustaoglu Cast – Funda Eryigit, Ecem Uzun, Mehmet Kurtulus, Okan Yalabik Plot Chenaz is a psychiatrist having a seemingly great life with a liberal modern lifestyle, a plush house […]
My Mother’s Wound (Turkish/2016) (Drama/Mystery) (Netflix) A young orphan boy embarks upon a quest to find his parents. This captivating human drama is swaddled in a suspenseful story and adorned with impressive performances. Director – Ozan Aciktan Writer – Funda Cetin Cast – Bora Akkas, Meryem Uzerli, Ozan Guven, Okan Yalabik, Belcim Bilgin,Sabina Ajrula Plot […]
Believe Me: The abduction of Lisa McVey (2018)( Netflix/ Drama) This crime drama revolves around an incredibly brave and brilliant girl, her harrowing experience and an exceptional feat. Director- Jim Donovan Writer- Christina Welsh Cast – KatieDouglas, Rossif Sutherland, David James Elliott Plot Lisa (Katie) is a sincere hardworking 17 year old, belonging to a […]
Bhuj: The Pride of India (2021/ Disney Hotstar) (Action/ Drama) The story is based around Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik and his team’s valiant efforts to save the Bhuj Air Base against Pakistan’s attack in 1971. Director – Abhishek Dudhaiya Cast – Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Nora Fatehi, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharad Kelkar Analysis Patriotic movies and […]
Shershaah (2021/ PrimeVideo) (Biograhical Drama/ Action ) Biographical drama that revolves around the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Capt.Vikram Batra! Director – Vishnu Varadhan Writer – Sandeep Shrivastava Cast – Siddhartha Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shiv Pandit, Anil Charanjeett, Shataf Figar, Himmanshoo Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer The film opens on a bombarding note with a high […]
Mimi (2021/Netflix) A heart tugging message wrapped in an entertaining film that offers a great blend of chuckles and tears. Director – Laxman Utekar Writers – Laxman Utekar , Rohan Shankar Based On – Mala Aayi Vhhaychy by Samruddhi Porey Cast – Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar, Supriya Pathak, Manoj Pahwa Plot Mimi (Sanon) […]
Toofaan (Drama/ Sports/ Prime Video/ 2021) A sports drama cum underdog story cum love story cum melodrama that revolves around a Tapori extortionist turned boxer turned family man turned boxer! Director- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Writer – Anjum Rajabali, Vijay Maurya, Farhan Akhtar Cast – Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur, Mohan Agashe, Hussain Dalal,Supriya Pathak, […]
Burning (Korean) (2018) This psychological thriller, that revolves around three characters and their dynamics, says a lot and yet leaves a lot unsaid. Director – Lee Chang Dong Based on – Barn Burning by Haruki Murakami Cast – Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo Plot Lee Jong-su, an aspiring novelist meets Hae-mi, his childhood neighbour. […]
The Dig (2021) (Netflix) An excavation, an exciting discovery, a real story that depicts faith, passion, diligence and many more subtle emotions. Director – Simon Stone Based on – The Dig by John Preston Cast – Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Archie Barnes,Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Scott, Monica Dolan Plot Edith Pretty is a […]