This is no spoiler but directors Raj & DK’s A Gentleman tries to fool you with what appears to be parallel narratives. We are in for the duo’s storytelling language that is famously humorous and edgy. We are also up for a twist that catches us unawares. Still, are we […]
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“Bareilly Ki Barfi” – A charming tribute to small-town badasses!
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari‘s Bareilly Ki Barfi reminds me of Bhimsain Khurana’s Gharaonda. The story of an ambitious young man who uses his ladylove to manipulate a defenseless third party – all for a hassle-free future. Although a direct similarity cannot be obtained, what binds the story together is a lead […]
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‘Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi’ on a bike…
Hindi cinema’s favourite wordsmith, Gulzar, turns a year older on August 18th. Here’s a small tribute that was penned in 2016, propelled by everyday memories that slowly made fall in love with his work. Bombay and Gulzar Gulzar for some uncanny reason linked me to the city of Bombay. As […]
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“Toilet – Ek Prem Katha” does no social service other than putting you to sleep!
Meet Keshav. Submissive at the age of 36, the man is desperate to get married. With a problematic horoscope and a possibly asexual father to deal with, Keshav has no option but to stalk the women he likes. The woman in question is the feisty Jaya who handles eve-teasers like […]
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“Jab Harry Met Sejal” is a tiring mishmash of Imtiaz Ali & Shah Rukh Khan schools of cinema!
It is a rarity that mainstream Hindi film viewers watch a film for its maker. Knowing this rare privilege, these few directors strive hard to not take their audiences for granted. Be it Raju Hirani (populist), Karan Johar (mediocre, personal) or Aditya Chopra (rooted but largely alien to surroundings) – […]