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Panipat
...is a magnificently mounted historical war movie with an impressive sweep and passionate salute to the great Maratha pride.
Dec 2019
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Yeh Saali Aashiqui
...is a smartly mounted psychological thriller that benefits from its brilliant screenplay and apt direction that conveys a state of mind after a devastating loss, betrayal.
Nov 2019
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Commando 3
The awesome power of Jammwal as an action hero and the brilliance of Devaiah as an actor deserve something much better and refined.
Nov 2019
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Pagalpanti
...is a mood fresher, a crazy fun ride that makes you smile and that’s what is needed nowadays.
Nov 2019
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Jhalki
...is a case of great humanitarianism on screen but not an example of great filmmaking on screen.
Nov 2019
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Satellite Shankar
...is a feel-good and syrupy adaptation of the 1959 Russian classic Ballad of a Soldier, having less brain and more heart but the important thing is, it brings an Indian to smile and feel proud for India and the Indian army.
Nov 2019
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Bypass Road
...has glaring loopholes but the sheer determination of the duo to please the traditional/loyal fans of whodunit thrillers is unshakable in this snaky, twisty ride.
Nov 2019
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
...had the potential of turning into a rare funny satire on marriage and dowry but alas it ends as a passable rom-com.
Nov 2019
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Marjaavaan
...has nothing to die for in its plotline and attitude to pay tribute to the escapist action packed masala’s since 70’s. but, it has certainly something to go for the diehard follower of Bollywood escapist action masala lovers who just love such happenings on screen and cannot live without it.
Nov 2019
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Bala
...is the best coming of age drama to come to Bollywood in recent years, having Ayushmann Khurrana giving his best, Yami Gautam at her charming best and a class apart Bhumi Pednekar...
Nov 2019
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Ujda Chaman
The greatest USP of Abhishek Pathak’s directorial is its ability to lend a shoulder to the tears caused by the narrow minded mindset that discriminates people on looks.
Nov 2019
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Housefull 4
...is pale mediocrity at its peak. And “No, Am Not Joking”, this tasteless stale pasta that within minutes forces an audience like me to find the ‘raasta’ (way) for exit.
Oct 2019
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Oct 2019
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Saand Ki Aankh
A cinema that entertains and enlightens as well. The towering message of women empowerment that helps the movie to rise above its flaws.
Oct 2019
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Laal Kaptaan
...movies like Laal Kaptaan are plain dead in finding the connection with the audience right from the moment they begin.
Oct 2019
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Ghost (2019)
...is a tour de scare that takes care that a loyalist of Bollywood’s supernatural horror/mystery is not disappointed.
Oct 2019
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Yaaram
...has flaws and some are glaring but the pious intention is undeniable, the absence of high pitch melodrama which could have been easily possible is commendable to an extent. Ovais Khan could have tried a spoof on the issue or maybe he had attempted one in his capacity. Whatever be the case, Yaaram is a pious attempt with decent acts.
Oct 2019
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The Sky Is Pink
...is more ambitious and spiritual in its theme, layers and insight. It’s nostalgic and joyous as well.
Oct 2019
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Oct 2019
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Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
The problem lies in the damn predictability, lack of novelty and rawness of the lead.
Sep 2019
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The Zoya Factor
Perhaps the novel’s novel ‘filmy’ quality that amazing marriage of fact & fiction, faith and conviction, dream and reality seemed perfect for a big screen adaptation or a tv series or say a digital series if we see what’s happening around on prime digital platforms.
Sep 2019
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Sep 2019
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Section 375
...has all the potential to create a huge impact in Bollywood courtroom dramas on sexual crimes. Intensely powerful, well etched, relevant with top notch performance...
Sep 2019
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Chhichhore
...is not just a movie, it’s an experience, a lesson on life that is essential for everyone.
Sep 2019
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Saaho
Big budget mainstream cinema starring a super star is a regular process. But it’s highly appalling and unbelievable to have a 350 crore epic disaster which ends as an embarrassment to all concern.
Aug 2019
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Aug 2019
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Batla House
...is a massy/crowd pleasing distillation of Operation Batla House that manages to share some facts on heroisms, valour, faith, religion and the politics behind.
Aug 2019
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Aug 2019
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Khandaani Shafakhana
...tries to explore this adage with the sex taboo issue. The movie has glaring loopholes but the subject matter is so relevant.
Aug 2019
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Family Of Thakurganj
...begins as a drama and later becomes a serious joke on itself that never ends. A mockery of the genre that goes nowhere.
Jul 2019