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Ajji
Theatre actor, writer, director Sushama Deshpande commands your unflinching attention from beginning to end with her unsaid words and raw emotions. She makes her battle every woman's battle, who demands her safety and right to be heard.
Nov 2017
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Ugly
...what makes Ugly tick is the searing honesty with which it is told. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who are willing to let the morally decrepit live.
Dec 2014
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Jul 2015
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Jun 2010
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Madras Cafe
Political, tense, finally explosive, Madras Cafe is no picnic in the neighborhood park.
Aug 2013
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
...may not drastically change things for women, but it’ll certainly smudge a few boundary lines.
Jul 2017
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Kesari
With technical brilliance, intricate writing and thundering performances, Kesari is a loud war cry that evokes strong feelings of patriotism and it also wrenches your heart with its climactic tragedy.
Mar 2019
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Kesari
...director Prawaal Raman gives you a film that stays with you, long after curtain call.
May 2011
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Dec 2011
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Shootout At Wadala
SAW ultimately belongs to Gupta, who stays true to the genre and makes a welcome return to the credible lot of Bollywood directors.
May 2013
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Section 375
...an audacious effort. It is a relevant film that tackles a complex issue and one that will engage, inform and open up debates.
Sep 2019
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Dec 2010
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Queen
...director Vikas Bahl. This is his first solo outing. Earlier he co-directed the National-Award winning 'Chillar Party' with Nitesh Tiwari. Bollywood should blow bugles in his honour.
Mar 2014
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Oct 2016
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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Watch I Am for talking unapologetically about real issues in real India. And also, for the performances.
Apr 2011
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Piku
The direction's brilliant. Deft, yet deep, Shoojit Sircar presents characters so ordinary, they're wonderful, people and places intimately intertwined, an aunt pickled in resentment, boats almost painted on a sheet-like Ganga.
May 2015
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Jun 2016
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Badhaai Ho
Even though the story has a limited scope, the detailed writing, the finesse of Sharma’s direction and some unforgettable performances, make this film an absolute winner.
Oct 2018
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Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
...offers you both substance and soul, even as it dabbles with a slice of reality. Don't miss it.
Jul 2010
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Sep 2011
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Hasee Toh Phasee
This romantic comedy mirrors the quirks in human nature subtly and provides humour in everyday situations; in the family and amongst friends.
Feb 2014
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Tanhaji
....scores on various counts — superior performances, powerful action, visual impact, and most of all, it unfolds a story from the pages of history that deserved to be told, with just this kind of intensity, passion and vigour.
Jan 2020
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Masaan
The film unspools in an unhurried manner, occasionally tugging hard at your heartstrings.
Jul 2015
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Feb 2013
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Kai Po Che!
Sweet love, substantial performances, super fun, slick 'n stylish, Aisha is a-ha stuff.
Aug 2010
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Jolly LLB 2
The plot has enough laugh-out-loud situations and emotional outbursts to keep you invested especially in the razor-sharp first half.
Feb 2017
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Jolly LLB 2
...designed as a vehicle to showcase the star charisma of Salman Khan and the actor literally hits bull's eye. He has a ball on screen and makes sure you join the party too.
Sep 2010