Badhai Do(2022/ Cinema Release/ Rom-Com) A gay policeman and a lesbian physical training teacher enter a marriage of convenience to dodge family and societal pressures. Their story navigates through some hilarious and some moving situations to deliver a happy ever after climax. Director- Harshvardhan Kulkarni Writers- Harshvardhan Kulkarni, Suman Adhikary, Akshat Ghildial Cast – RajKummar […]
Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021/ Cinema Release/ Comedy/ Romance/ Drama) Director- Abhishek Kapoor Writers- Abhishek Kapoor,Tushar Paranjape, Suprarik Sen Cast – Ayushmann Khurrana, Vaani Kapoor, Gaurav Sharma, Gautam Sharma, Tanya Abrol, Kanwaljeet , Satwant Kaur, Anjan Shrivastav, Girish Dhamija It always feels great to see cinema pushing the envelope and CKA tries to do so […]
Antim: The Final truth ( 2021/ Cinema release/ Action / Thriller/ Drama) The story revolves around a poor man turned gangtser and his tussle with the moneyed, goons, family, love, cops and morals. Based On – Mulshi Pattern by Pravin Tarde The biggest aspect that made me happy and hopeful for Antim was the fact […]
Portrait Of A Lady On Fire (2019/ Romance / Period Drama/ Prime Video) An exquisite and artistic story about female perspective depicting love and bonding amidst craving for freedom. Writer/ Director – Celine Sciamma Cast – Adele Haenel , Noemie Merlant, Sophie, Valeria Golino Plot In eighteenth century France, Marianne, a painter is commissioned to […]
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 […]