In a world that celebrates whitewashed biopics, here comes a film that traverses labyrinthine dark lanes of truth. In hindsight, … More
Category: Movie Reviews
Simmba is the much-needed reboot of Masala Films
One would have wondered what new Rohit Shetty could possibly offer with his latest film, Simmba. The expectations are understandably … More
Zeroing in on the odds and evens of Zero
“The bigger they are the harder they fall!” goes the ancient proverb that could well be rephrased today as “The … More
Koode is a visual poetry punctuated with scars
The magic of cinema lies in its ability to transcend the tower of Babel and speak a universal language. Easier … More
Raazi is a meditative musing on patriotism beyond borders
Based on the novel, ‘Calling Sehmat’, ‘Raazi’, directed by Meghna Gulzar, is based on true incidents. The novel’s author Harinder … More
Clean bowled by ‘102 Not Out’
Sanjeev Kumar, in an interview once mentioned that while Sholay’s climax scene was being shot, he requested director Ramesh Sippy … More
Pari is a fiery tale drenched with blood
As ironical as it may sound, you know a horror film has achieved its purpose when the audience breaks into … More
Mukkabaaz perfects the Paintra of narrating a blood-blended love story
Who in his sanest mind would have ever imagined that out of all those Barjatyas, Chopras and Johar, Hindi cinema’s … More
Tiyaan shatters the barriers of language and religion
A sadhu uttering ‘Allah Hoo Akbar’. A Muslim proclaiming ‘Om Namah Sivaay’. A youngster being roughed up by his cop … More
‘Karsandas Pay and Use’ is worth the pay
Guy meets girl. They fall in love. Girl’s father opposes the alliance. Guy wins her over. How different can a … More