“Baadshaho” is from another era, filmmaking included…
The experience of watching Milan Luthria’s Baadshaho in a half-empty suburban Mumbai multiplex is peculiar by itself. Here’s one film…
“A Gentleman” – Oodles of style spearhead this passable popcorn fare!
This is no spoiler but directors Raj & DK’s A Gentleman tries to fool you with what appears to be…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“Mubarakan” is a jaded comedy that Anil, Ileana attempt to salvage…
Anees Bazmee’s Mubarakan is one rare comedy of errors that features twin brothers with the mistaken identity bit unexplored. Indeed,…
“Mom” – A ‘No One Killed Jessica’ meets ‘Kaabil’ revenge saga that is up for no good!
Rape incidents infuriate, perhaps more than any other crimes. We hear widespread opinions on how capital punishment for tormentors, if…
“Jagga Jasoos” is audacious and a possible game changer!
Today, Hindi cinema is at a point where pre-designed templates dictate terms. Movie making has become a supply-demand driven prospect,…
“Tubelight” makes a relevant statement on inclusive India!
Inclusiveness is something. It reminds me of how Judaism spread in India and, forming distinct groups as Bene Israel, Baghdadi…
“Bank Chor”… A middling heist film that is borderline engaging!
Halfway through Bank Chor I wondered how they hired actors there. In the sense they cast the much-loved son of…