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Masaan
A lyrical indie that wipes off the miasma of morality and caste system in a city on the cusp of change, Masaan is an engaging testament of the times we live in.
Jul 2015
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Apr 2015
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Finding Fanny
It shows us the shapes unrequited love can take. It is this twitchy feeling that makes this screwball comedy special.
Sep 2014
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Badlapur
An edge-of-the-seat pulpy entertainer that manages to turn the revenge formula on its head.
Feb 2015
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NH10
...director Navdeep Singh gives Anushka Sharma a chance to drive solo on the Bollywood highway. And she drives her way through obstacles with amazing commitment.
Mar 2015
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Talvar
Its intentions might be blunt but as a piece of cinema Talvar is a sharp procedural.
Oct 2015
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
A stylish noir adventure soaked in surprise and substance in equal measure.
Apr 2015
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Katiyabaaz
The directors have shown patience with the subjects. They seem to have forgotten the presence of camera around them and the result is electric.
Aug 2014
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Hamari Adhuri Kahani
It is an old school romance with all the garnishing of poetic dialogues and moral moorings and the good thing is the pain seeps through the surface of this modern-day fable.
Jun 2015
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Ek Tha Tiger
...surprisingly director Kabir Khan has come up with a new recipe for the current Tiger of the box office. Kabir wants to put his stamp without stamping on Salman’s toes.
Aug 2012
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Wish Sooraj reflected a little more on the darkness beneath the light but overall it is a family get together that you don’t mind attending in festive mood.
Nov 2015
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Student Of The Year
...if you are game to accept St. Teresa as a new version of St. Xavier’s that Karan created 14 years ago, it is not a bad ride.
Oct 2012
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Mar 2012
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Bahubali
Known for thinking out of the box in the mainstream space, here again Rajamouli rises above the generic conventions.
Jul 2015
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Sep 2014
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
A sweet gift from Salman this Eid that loudly underlines the acceptance of others.
Jul 2015
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Pizza
After a long time, we have a horror film that is not bursting with cheese or sleaze.
Jul 2014
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
A welcome reminder of simple joys and sorrows of life, watch it with somebody you love.
Feb 2015
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Vicky Donor
Shoojit Sircar's Vicky Donor comes as a pleasant surprise - he deals with taboos combining hilarity and heart.
Apr 2012
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Apr 2014
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Aurangzeb
If you want your rich masala fare sans the unnecessary garnishing, Aurangzeb is worth paying a visit!
May 2013
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Piku
...the film makes interesting comments on the prejudices that we carry about communities and careers.
May 2015
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Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Defying the law of diminishing returns, it is a double delight from Kangana.
May 2015
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Citylights
If you have watched the original try it to see how Manila could easily be Mumbai and if you haven’t, go get illuminated about the ground realities beneath your feet.
May 2014
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Love Wrinkle-free
...an edible experience for those who are bored of the routine menu at the box office!
May 2012
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Mardaani
Apart from the characterisation what really works for the film is the taut screenplay.
Aug 2014
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Miss Lovely
Strictly for those who love to experiment with their cinematic diet with an open mind.
Jan 2014