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Uri
It’s not that mass hero action masala or the run of the mill revenge picture where a popular on screen gun – toting macho man is out for a purpose, here is a ‘real’ hero fighting ‘real’ enemies in ‘real’ territory, infusing ‘real’ feelings, a picture which can be shown to future generations on how India gave it back to Pakistan.
Jan 2019
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Badlapur
Welcome to Sriram Raghavan's Badlapur, where script is king and performances are the icing on the cake.
Feb 2015
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Chhapaak
...painfully confronts a devastating truth and it’s heartfelt throughout. Deepika Padukone anchors this incredibly courageous, soul stirringly uplifting & beautiful story of life and hope that stays with you.
Jan 2020
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Jul 2017
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Notebook
...is not just a kiss to your heart, or a balm for the soul, it’s the divine belief of togetherness and a reminder that even in the frenetic surroundings, the cosmos has its own steady pendulum about love, compassion and togetherness.
Mar 2019
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Notebook
Although it will not have a recall value like the old AGNEEPATH, this surely is a 'must one-time-watch'.
Jan 2012
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English Vinglish
Gauri Shinde has come up with a gem in her directorial debut. The story is very modern, yet archaic; sober, yet hard-hitting. And adding punch with lots of pizzaz to the entire duration of the film is Sridevi.
Oct 2012
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Jul 2013
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Aug 2013
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Love Sonia
...is worth every minute of its run, its heart wrenching, disturbingly powerful adage on exploitation, greed, lust, machismo, prejudice that ends with that much needed dope of hope.
Sep 2018
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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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May 2011
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Table No. 21
...book your tickets for this thriller that will have you hooked from Frame No 1. The end is so stunning that it will have you stand up and applaud as the credits roll.
Jan 2013
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Staying Alive
This film may not have many takers (read audience) but whoever watches it will come out enlightened.
Feb 2012
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Ship Of Theseus
Viewed part by part, it is intelligent. Viewed as a whole, it gives you the larger picture. This is subtle art.
Jul 2013
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Bhoothnath Returns
The film is peppered with some exceptional performances and insightful screenplay and dialogues that are timely, topical and terrific.
Apr 2014
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Paan Singh Tomar
Tigmanshu Dhulia does it again. After Saheb, Biwiw Aur Gangster, he once again comes out with a compelling film.
Mar 2012
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Miss Lovely
If you truly love cinema and want to experience something out of the ordinary, then Miss Lovely is for you.
Jan 2014
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Manmarziyaan
...is a love story not a rom com, its real, true, passionate and everlasting, Anurag Kashyap adds his intoxicatingly haunting, real and edgy mix to the bonbon of love Bollywood has been receiving since ages to tell a love story that will haunt for ages from now on.
Sep 2018
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Aug 2019
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Fukrey
...is a thinking man's, creative high. It takes a lot to back a project like this.
Jun 2013
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Fukrey
...a treat for cinema lovers. It's as though filmmakers have finally realized that audiences too have to be respected.
Sep 2014
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Bharat
...could have been a masterpiece if it was served with some reality but still this grand Eid bonanza starring superstar Salman Khan is an emotionally touching ode to a good human, true Indian, fatherhood, brotherhood, peace, harmony, good virtues, family and how all these when come together can make a great nation.
Jun 2019
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Jolly L.L.B.
...is brilliance personified for two reasons. The promos fooled you into it being a comedy and two, Kapoor, who is also the writer, deals with a very serious issue, with a mild twist of comedy and sacarsm.
Mar 2013
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Coffee Bloom
...there's nothing more fascinating than seeing poetry in motion on screen.
Mar 2015
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Bajirao Mastani
...celebrates love, life, the longing of a man torn between three women (including his mother), his loyalty and his helplessness when faced with religious diktats!
Dec 2015