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Mission Mangal
Despite its flaws of excessive sermons and some crucial characters like Taapsee and Kirti not fleshed out completely, Mission Mangal makes for an entertaining Independence Day watch. The flight might face some turbulence but it lands well.
Aug 2019
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Angrezi Medium
For the emotion it stirs and the laughs that it offers (not so much for the story though)...
Mar 2020
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Kahaani
Welcome back Sujoy Ghosh. We thought you were a one film wonder and had consigned you to oblivion after the disaster of Aladin. But Kahaani, a fast, fun, fearless thriller has made up for it.
Mar 2012
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Jan 2010
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Bombay Talkies
It leaves a warm afterglow reminding us that cinema in India flourished thanks to its audience. Bollywood in its 100th year has given fans a nice gift.
May 2013
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Trapped
Director Vikramaditya Motwane gives Bollywood a fantastic albeit loopholed survival thriller in Trapped.
Mar 2017
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Main Tera Hero
...a complete entertainment film. The film has action, comedy, drama, romance, a lip lock, some glamour, a party number, a wedding number and a cute villain.
Apr 2014
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Badlapur
This film has some amazing moments and a lot of credit goes to the director and his actors.
Feb 2015
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Shorgul
...is a well-made "commercial" film woven around the politics of religion-based hate and bigotry that incite riots to help win elections.
Jul 2016
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Hichki
Rani Mukerji is delightful as the enthusiastic teacher with a never-say-die spirit. Hichki rests on her shoulders and she does not let it falter.
Mar 2018
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Panga
A bit of willing suspension of disbelief, a lot of that feel-good factor that comes from watching an underdog win, Panga delivers the highs wonderfully.
Jan 2020
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Feb 2011
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May 2013
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Dec 2009
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M.S. Dhoni
We want to see heroes on screen. We want to see victory on screen. And when it's got cricket and MS Dhoni as the subject, who cares about problems in a film.
Sep 2016
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Kesari
...is the rousing patriotic film that Akshay Kumar fans wait for all year round. But it is a lot more than just that and deserves a watch this Holi.
Mar 2019
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Band Baaja Baaraat
...watch the film for its energy and for its lead pair who are charmingly unaffected.
Dec 2010
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Rang Rasiya
...is not a perfect film and not for everyone but for those who would like to know more about one of the best painters ever, this one will be worth your time.
Nov 2014
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Andhadhun
Raghavan's ability to shock an entire cinema hall including the most immovable, emotionless fan coupled with his ability to make the audience laugh during these moments where your heart is in your mouth defines his unique brand of cinema.
Oct 2018
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Ladies VS Ricky Bahl
The world has moved on to organic from synthetic, Mr Chopra. Wake up before you drown in the plastic.
Dec 2011
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Bahubali
...best enjoyed when you surrender yourself to Rajamouli's vision and keep logic far away.
Jul 2015
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Pagglait
Though Pagglait largely comes off as a well-made film, it chokes under the burden of too many topics.
Mar 2021
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Kashmakash
With Ghosh's sense of drama and Tagore's words, can this be anything but engaging?
May 2011
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Welcome Back
Leave the brains aside, and you have (at least) two hours of hardcore fun.
Sep 2015
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Oct 2016
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Tiger Zinda Hai
Don't analyse, don't nitpick, don't involve logic; and you are sorted. There are many seeti-worthy moments in Tiger Zinda Hai. The film plays to Salman's gallery to the T.
Dec 2017