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Ship Of Theseus
Here are three stories well told, signifying independent cinema’s coming of age.
Jul 2013
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Neerja
Coming to the heart of this film, Sonam Kapoor, this is her finest performance till date.
Feb 2016
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Phillauri
...is a perfect watch this weekend which makes you laugh and cry, also redefining romance on celluloid. The film has a great blend of emotions and believability at the right place, though the pace of the film is slightly slow in the first half which might bore the audience.
Mar 2017
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Masaan
Many films, mainstream and not so mainstream touch upon issues, but seldom do we see a film that is so tender and yet so overpowering.
Jul 2015
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Manto
...Nandita brings out the best storyline, screenplay as well as performances from each of her actors. And of course, Nawazuddin makes the film a worth watch with Tahir and Rasika also giving their best to their respective roles.
Sep 2018
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Raazi
Meghna has a clear vision as a filmmaker. She manages to strike an adequate balance between realism and thrill.
May 2018
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Good Newwz
Watch Good Newwz — for the brave idea incubating in its tummy, and for Mr Dosanjh. He is effortless and outstanding.
Dec 2019
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
...does go yawn and yawn towards it concluding section. Never mind. It has more spine and sinew than anything else seen in recent months. Make that years.
Aug 2012
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Piku
Simple and soulful, it leaves a sweet aftertaste that lingers for a long time after the lights go off.
May 2015
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Jugni
...is romantic but not in the quintessential way and that's what makes it stand out.
Jan 2016
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Hansa
...a little jewel. Recommended viewing for those who care about cinema which has its heart firmly in the right place.
Dec 2012
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Finding Fanny
...reasserts the power of simple story telling, making it one of the most refreshing and delightful films of recent times.
Sep 2014
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Indu Sarkar
If you are not a hyper-nationalist or an ardent fan of pressure groups, if you cannot tolerate apartheid in the name of politics, regardless of which party you support, this Madhur Bhandarkar scrapbook straight from the 1970s is for you.
Jul 2017
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Mulk
...when mainstream Bollywood begins to get it right, when it finds the strength to articulate what’s right and wrong in a way that sits with audiences for a long time, there is hope.
Aug 2018
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Hamid
...is powerful, questioning, emotional, disturbing and one of its kind. The satisfying performance of both Rasika Dugal and Talha Arshad Reshi is worth noticing.
Mar 2019
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Uri
...is a solid action/political thriller and one that has a lot of great moments with Dhar showing mastery in storytelling, control in creating intensity and a great performance from the lead, Vicky Kaushal.
Jan 2019
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Chittagong
Defying movie bazaar norms, Chittagong co-written and directed by the NASA scientist Bedabrata Pain, is an example of technical style yoked to solid content.
Oct 2012
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Bala
It is sometimes crude, sometimes predictable, but the film has a likable cast and delivers some poignant messages about self-love, acceptance, companionship and of course, bald is beautiful.
Nov 2019
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
There are two kinds of audiences for this film --- those who know Byomkesh and those who don’t. Dibakar has a revelation for both. That’s one case neatly solved.
Apr 2015
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Talvar
What we get is a story that keeps you engaged even though there is hardly any detail that you already don’t know of if you have closely followed the case.
Oct 2015
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Ajji
...is bold in its decisions of what it shows and what it doesn’t. It’s sensitive and yet determined to make us see, imagine, join the dots. It’s not interested in making us comfortable, help us tide over all that’s unpleasant, violent, vile.
Nov 2017
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Student Of The Year
Unpretentiousness is the key. Karan Johar serves a candy floss package which leaves a sweet aftertaste.
Oct 2012
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Panga
...mostly spurns melodrama, and instead gives us a world we can connect with and live in for a bit.
Jan 2020
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Angry Indian Goddesses
The commendable thing about the film is that it lays the cards down on the table without the lecturing or even becoming too preachy.
Dec 2015
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
...is simple but its plot is full of gentle little twists and turns that surprise, delight and take the film in unexpected directions.
Nov 2019