Two people from very different worlds are brought together in some unfortunate and dangerous circumstances in this gritty drama that makes a scathing social commentary while the protagonists are on the run. Director – Dibakar Banerjee Writers – Dibakar Banerjee, Varun Grover Cast – Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav. Analysis […]
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A light & breezy film that just about manages to keep us invested offering jaded doses of humour & emotions. Director – Kashvie Nair Writers – Kashvie Nair, Anuja Chauhan, Amitosh Nagpal Cast – Neena Gupta, Kanwaljeet, Sony Razdan, Divya Seth, Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Kumud Mishra, Aditi Rao Hydari, John Abraham Plot Amreek […]
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An anthology of four short films that boast of acclaimed directors, a superb cast, intriguing stories and twisted endings. Geeli Puchhi by Neeraj Ghaywan is the most impressive of the stories, not surprising coming from a director who had given the likes of Masaan. It is deep, insightful and boasts of shining performances by Konkana […]
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An extremely well made and realistic film that that revolves around a newly-wed woman and her “cultured” and orthodox household. It makes a scathing attack on patriarchy, misogyny and undue gender entitlements without getting preachy. Writer/Director – Jeo Baby Cast – Nimisha Sajayan, Suraj Venjaramoodu Plot A young educated bubbly girl from a “prosperous” family […]
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Is a heartwarming story, a sharp satire, a social commentary and a dark comedy, all rolled into one. Like icing on the cake, it offers a superb set of cast and performances. Writer/Director – Umesh Bisht Cast – Sanya Malhotra, Shruti Sharma, Sheeba Chaddha, Asutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Rajesh Tailang, Sayani Gupta, Sharib Hashmi, Jameel […]
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The story revolves around a widowed restaurant owner and a famous actor, both in their middle age. A slow but beautiful depiction of their dilemmas and quest to find companionship and love ”once again”, at cross roads with inhibitions and social norms. Writer/Director – Kanwal Sethi Cast- Shefali Shah, Neeraj Kabi, Rasika Duggal, Bidita Bag, […]
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This Bangladeshi film revolves around an ageing film maker in a relationship with his daughter’s friend & the shattering aftermath of it, for everyone around. Cast- Irrfan, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Rokeya Prachy, Parno Mittra Director/ Writer- Mostafa Sarwar Farooki Plot The plot introduces us to 50 year old Javed Hassan, a famous film maker and […]
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A beautiful and touching story, about friendship and the joy of lending a helping hand, that revolves around the Teague family and their friend Dane. Cast – Jason Seagel, Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck , Isabella Rice, Violet McGraw Director – Gabriela Cawperthwaite Screenplay – Brad Ingelsby Based on – The Friend by Mathew Teague Plot […]
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A heart tugging story with a well meant message, it revolves around an elderly widow, a little orphaned girl and the unbreakable bonding between the two. Cast – Neena Gupta, Aqsa Siddiqui, Rajeshwar Khanna, Rudrani Chhetri, Aslam Sheikh Director – Vikas Khanna, Anuj Tyagi Writers – Vikas Khanna, Vibhav Srivastav Adapted from – The Last […]
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An extremely compelling anthology of four short stories. It revolves around people dealing with their fate and reeling under caste, class ,gender biases and a warped sense of honour. Thangam by Sudha Kongara Cast – Kaalidas Jayaram, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Bhavani Sre A heartwarming story of a transgender and how he helps his best friend at […]
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