“The Blue Umbrella”… A vibrant, magical tale with a hint of suspense!
I clearly remember watching Vishal Bhardwaj’s The Blue Umbrella back in 2007. If Tinder were to exist then for teenagers,…
“Raat Akeli Hai” untangles family secrets in a chilling murder mystery!
An aged aristocrat dies mysteriously in the night of a life event. Under the lens of suspicion are his prospective…
“Lootcase” celebrates the hysteria of Mumbai with wacky characters and deadly humour!
A lower-middle-class man named Nandan (Kunal Kemmu) finds a large trolley-bag outside a urinal somewhere in Mumbai. It is way…
“Shakuntala Devi” Designs a Math Wizard’s Story As a Glitzy, Formulaic Melodrama!
Director Anu Menon’s Shakuntala Devi is one film that seriously made me ponder. At what point does a filmmaker decide…
“Dil Bechara”… Sushant Singh Rajput headlines a film about death and closure!
The moment you hit the play button, you know where Dil Bechara is headed. It would still be an emotional…
“Undertow” is a haunting love story with an achingly beautiful finale!
Peru is one of the most affected countries in the world to be plagued by COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s poor…
“Bulbbul”… A feminist period piece which blooms like a fascinating fable!
A scene in Anvita Dutt’s magnificent debut Bulbbul has its leading lady crying next to the fireplace. One that drove…
“Paheli”… A picturesque folk tale which quietly addresses women empowerment!
Amol Palekar directed Paheli. The actor who came to limelight in the ’70s and ’80s as the young middle-class man…
“Gulabo Sitabo”… Story of a shaky mansion that screams for a firmer foundation!
Gulabo Sitabo is a strange title for a film. It does not mean anything in isolation. However, it is catchy…
“Rajnigandha”… About a fragrance that smells like love!
“Adhikaar ye jabse saajan ka har dhadkan par maana maine Main jabse unke saath bandhi, ye bhed tabhi jaana maine…