Shershaah Review: Rousing, Inspiring and Entertaining !

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 […]

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Mimi Review: Performances shine and illuminate this entertaining film!

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) […]

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Toofaan Review: Delivers an entertaining punch rising above the lack of freshness!

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, […]

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Burning Review: Slow Burn, Psychological and a lot to interpret!

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. […]

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The Dig Review: A Gentle, Soothing and Exquisite Looking Film!

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 […]

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‘What Will People Say’ Review: Beautifully crafted, Heart felt and Heart Rending

What Will People Say (2017) This semi autobiographical story revolves around a Pakistani Norwegian teenager whose life is blown to shreds owing to her immigrant parents’ ruthless cultural extremism. Director/ Writer – Iram Haq Cast – Maria Mozhdah, Adil Hussain, Ekavali Khanna, Sheeba Chaddha, Farukh Zafar, Lalit Parimoo, Rohit Suresh Saraf, Ali Arfan Plot  Nisha […]

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Sherni Review: Sombre cinema, fine film making and a very relevant message!

Sherni A slow burn drama that revolves around a tigress being chased and  aims to say much more. Director – Amit Masurkar Writers – Aastha Tiku, Amit Masurkar, Yashasvi Mishra Cast – Vidya Balan, Brijendra Kala, Vijay Raaz, Sharat Saxena, Neeraj Kabi Plot Vidya Vincent (Vidya), a DFO, has what can be called a tough […]

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Richard Jewell (2019)

An engaging biographical legal drama about a person who averts a major disaster by alerting about a bomb, is hailed as a hero and then gets held up as the prime suspect in the case. Director – Clint Eastwood Cast – Paul Walter Hauser, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell,Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Ian Gomez Plot Richard […]

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The Mauritanian (2021)

This Captivating legal drama cum real life story, with a thriller like narrative, leaves you in emotional and mental quandary.  Director – Kevin McDonalda Cast – Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi Plot  Defence Attorney Nancy Hollander (Foster) takes up the case of Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Rahim) who is being detained […]

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ramprasad ki tehrvi

A story that revolves around a family that has come together due to the sudden death of its patriarch. All their inter personal relationships and its realties come to fore. Director/Writer – Seema Pahwa Cast – Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Manoj Pahwa, Vinay Pathak, Parambtata Chattopadhyaya, Konkona Sen Sharma,Vikrant Massey, Ninad Kamat, Dipika Amin, Sadiya […]

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