An archive of Hindi movie reviews and ratings from 2010 to 2020.

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Karan Anshuman

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Number of reviews
225
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44

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  • Jo Hum Chahein

    The age of playing safe, in cinema at least, is officially over. The idea that you take a 'classic' love story, update it for an urban milieu, cast new faces, record a bunch of songs, and spend some money on production design is frankly, dead.

    29

    Dec 2011
  • Jo Dooba So Paar

    Undoubtedly, there is intention and heart in the making, but JDSP only shines in spurts and despite its shortness, is unable to hold one's attention for the duration.

    29

    Oct 2011
  • Jai Ho

    Shrewdly combining the mood-of-the-nation-capturing strengths of Raju Hirani with the fairytale nonsensical brutality of, well, brother's previous efforts, Sohail Khan has churned out an idealistic no holds barred allegedly patriotic drama that clocks 'mental' on a scale of 1-to-Gadar.

    49

    Jan 2014
  • Jackpot

    Con artists, rainy Goa, casinos, a porn star - Gustad had the nut game but his approach is cavalier. The narrative - aspiring to be sharp and stylish - ends up lackluster and disjointed with not a single moment of high energy.

    19

    Dec 2013
  • Jab Tak Hai Jaan

    ...may not be his finest, but even here we are treated to his willingness to tinker and update his own previous work and beliefs in the telling of his concluding romance.

    49

    Nov 2012
  • Ishk Actually

    ...is just about the most bizarre romantic film to come out of the Hindi film industry in the last few years. Despite working with conventional elements, the makers attempt to stride into art-house territory with its treatment.

    29

    Oct 2013
  • Ishaqzaade

    ...is watchable for most part, but brace for disappointment in the secondhalf when a manipulative screenplay gets in the way and hampers the chance of this movie ending up first-rate.

    59

    May 2012
  • Inkaar

    It’s fantastic to see a director who finds himself at ease working out of his comfort zone, challenging himself and transitioning between diverse subjects.

    59

    Jan 2013
  • I Am

    ...while the director's points of view are unquestionably on the button and every performance worthy of mention, the film itself lacks finishing on a script and execution level making it tedious in parts.

    59

    Apr 2011
  • Horror Story

    ...while I'm not jumping out my seat any time soon, if you're even mildly impacted by bounding chudails, doors slamming on their own accord, and eerie whispering, Horror Story may have you do it at least a few times.

    49

    Sep 2013
  • Grand Masti

    ...is unabashedly gross, vulgar, crass, shameless and fearlessly adult. But for a moment one has to step back from the noise of dissent - from the guardians of Indian culture and their histrionic fatwas - and ask yourself one simple question: Who are we to choose for others?

    39

    Sep 2013
  • Go Goa Gone

    ...it was enthralling to watch Go Goa Gone in which directors Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru have taken a giant leap in introducing zombies in the mainstream and made a superb, gut-busting film while at it.

    69

    May 2013