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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
...is a beautiful snapshot of this world, lost and yet not quite; it’s a piece of nostalgia wrapped up in the actual.
Mar 2015
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
Works on its ironic, cynical, wry path. But the minute emotions slip in, it flattens and turns filmi.
Aug 2012
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
It could get very discomfiting and disconcerting for some, but for this reviewer it was a merry lark of a film, the most entertaining in 2011 thus far.
Jul 2011
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Masaan
The director depicts the existential threats that plague daily lives of ordinary Indians and their unsung battle for survival.
Aug 2015
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That Girl in Yellow Boots
Anurag Kashyap narrates it slowly, bit by bit, with a lingering calm and control that makes the film unsettling and affecting.
Sep 2011
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Jul 2013
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Udta Punjab
What Abhishek Chaubey has done with Udta Punjab is broken the image of Punjab that Bollywood has so carefully built, as a state of happy-go-lucky, bhangra-dancing, family-loving people.
Jun 2016
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Udta Punjab
Has something that most contemporary, uber-slick Bollywood flicks lack--quietude and calm. It's a world of thoughtful pauses than a furious pace.
Apr 2011
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The Lunchbox
Little deft touches, pitch perfect acting. A film that makes you smile through its sadness.
Sep 2013
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Band Baaja Baaraat
...what makes it special is that it feels delightfully real, is strongly rooted in contemporary Delhi middle class.
Dec 2010
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Jalpari
Warm and empathetic: an engaging story which sustains the viewer’s, especially children’s, interest.
Sep 2012
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Kahaani
The spoon-feeding takes the intrigue away. I come away feeling cheated and look back at the whole construct with reservations.
Mar 2012
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Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
An unsurprising story, but told with freshness, fun and loads of warmth.
Nov 2012
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Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
...the film leaves you with a smile and warmth that last long after the film is over.
Dec 2009
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Soundtrack
It's endearing, playful and filled with laughter and banter. A heartwarming tale that makes you want to shed your cynicism and believe in love.
Oct 2011
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Sultan
A delightful yet moving film on the trifle of an idea, but why must a film with children has to always come with a message attached?
May 2011
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Gangs Of Wasseypur
Kashyap's most ambitious and accomplished - fantastic music, laughter, and spot-on dialogues
Jul 2012
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Kai Po Che!
...manages to find its own distinct voice beyond these general simplifications. Primarily, because it builds well on the relationship of its three lead characters.
Mar 2013
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Sep 2015
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Meeruthiya Gangsters
Gupta has the onerous task of telling a story (Jessica Lall murder case) which most of his viewers would already know. Nonetheless, he manages to keep the familiar quite engaging.
Jan 2011
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Meeruthiya Gangsters
...the entire dubbing effort detracts from the nuances and feel, making the conversations seem affected and halting. I'd have preferred to see the original Bangla version with Hindi subtitles.
May 2011
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Shahid
Portrays the psyche of the Indian Muslim in the changing, increasingly polarised India with warmth and simplicity.
Oct 2013
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Margarita With A Straw
...a self-assured directorial debut, a fine slice of Delhi life, despite being marred by a muddled ending.
Oct 2010
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Talvar
It’s the solid writing, sharp dialogue and the spot-on performances which shine along.
Oct 2015
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M.S. Dhoni
...there aren’t many cinematic highs and lows in Dhoni’s life so far, which is why Neeraj Pandey is hard put to bring drama into a bland story.
Oct 2016
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Dil Dhadakne Do
The instant connect of a Honeymoon Travels Private Limited, however, goes amiss.
Jun 2015
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Gippi
...soon the designer exterior, in which the real emotions are ensconced, begins to get overbearing and irritating.
May 2013