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 andContinue reading
Month: August 2017
“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.Continue reading
‘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, fully propelled by uneventful yet significant memories. Bombay and Gulzar Gulzar for some uncannyContinue reading
“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 theContinue reading
“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 HiraniContinue reading
