‘Badhai Do’ Review : A bold Step forward that entertains as well as pushes the envelop sensitively.

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 […]

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“Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” Review :Entertains, Pushes the envelope & our boundaries! 

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 […]

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Portrait Of A Lady On Fire Review: Subversive and Profound, Subtle and Artistic 

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 […]

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Rashmi Rocket Review: Flounders initially but delivers a solid well meant message.

Rashmi Rocket (2021/ Drama/ Sports/ Zee5)  Story of a sportswoman who finds herself at odds against exploitative rules, sports politics, gender inequality, patriarchal mindset and an apathetic system.   Director- Akarsh Khurana Writers- Kanika Dhillon, Akarsh Khurana, Anirudh Guha, Lisha Bajaj Cast- Taapsee Pannu, Supriya Pathak, Priyanshu Painyuli, Abhishek Banerjee, Manoj Joshi, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta […]

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‘Sardar Udham’ Review: Slow, Subtle and Matter of Factly

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 […]

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Clair Obscur Review: Deftly crafted, Touching and Insightful!

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 […]

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My Mother’s Wound Review: Gripping, Suspenseful and Moving Human Drama!

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 […]

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‘Believe Me: The abduction of Lisa McVey’ Review: A Riveting Crime Drama and An Emotional True Story!

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 […]

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‘Bhuj: The Pride of India’ Review: This film is definitely NOT the pride of India!

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 […]

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