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Ram-leela
...SLB's most commercial work till date, has nice doses of raunch and ras (juice).
Nov 2013
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My Name is Khan
Karan Johar comes of age. He tells a complex story with sparkling simplicity, without forgetting that cinema is primarily meant to entertain.
Feb 2010
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Pink
...is a powerful statement on the existing feudal mindset of a majority of India, where men and women are judged by a different yardstick.
Sep 2016
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Oct 2015
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Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Evoking a new-age Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Rai keeps things tight, light, yet layered - and handles two leading ladies, one of whom deserves an extra half-star.
May 2015
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Newton
Amidst laughing, it'll leave you thinking, which - and we need to be reminded of this - is what good cinema should do. Both your funny bone and your grey cells will thank you for watching it.
Sep 2017
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Thappad
...the film drives home a solid point and leaves you with enough to ponder upon.
Feb 2020
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Krrish 3
For sheer vision, bravado and superlative execution, this one soars to new orbits.
Oct 2013
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Sep 2013
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3 Idiots
Hirani carries forward his simplistic `humanism alone works' philosophy of the Lage Raho Munnabhai series in 3 Idiots too, making it a warm and vivacious signature tune to 2009.
Dec 2009
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Satyagraha
Showing true Satyagraha has no short-cuts, it also shows solutions glimmering ahead, as ephemeral, yet powerful as a rainbow cleansing the dust.
Aug 2013
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Satyagraha
...designed as a vehicle to showcase the star charisma of Salman Khan and the actor literally hits bull's eye. He has a ball on screen and makes sure you join the party too.
Sep 2010
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Satyagraha
...a fine example of how the brightest and the boldest, when they pool in their talent, can create a film that is guaranteed to give you your money's worth, even as it re-writes all the moth-balled rules of an ageing industry.
Jul 2011
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Margarita With A Straw
...is deeply moving, a philosophical film which makes you wonder if the body is a palace or prison - and evokes mothers to lovers who've cherished your soul.
Apr 2015
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Drishyam
A suspense drama with a nail-biting finish, Drishyam holds the viewer by the eyeballs till its' engaging climax.
Jul 2015
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Article 15
...is not a light watch, but it is definitely relevant, compelling and a film that will spark conversation.
Jun 2019
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English Vinglish
Easily one of the best films on 2012;is tale of women empowerment actually it is bound to empower every viewer because it strikes a chord, right from the start to the end titles.
Oct 2012
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Lootera
Motwane definitely shows an upward graph. He transports you to the '50s effortlessly with his vintage cars, opulent havelis, authentic costumes and terrific performances from his lead cast.
Jul 2013
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
An alive, fresh vibe dominates Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani invigorating you through it's entire run. The story is not novel, but the treatment is A-grade.
May 2013
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Neerja
The story of this Indian beti is well-known and yet director Ram Madhvani gives us welcome aided-recall with his deft story-telling.
Feb 2016
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Padmaavat
...is an entertaining, large canvas experience, brought to life with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's stroke of visual brilliance.
Jan 2018
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Padmaavat
...the high drama, the arresting performances and the spunky audio track (Amit Trivedi) make NOKJ a memorable viewing.
Jan 2011
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Rang Rasiya
...a colourful triumph, director Ketan Mehta meriting applause for his portrait of painter Raja Ravi Varma, skillfully blending a biopic, a period film, a love story and a social critique, within a tight frame.
Nov 2014
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Parched
...is a roadmap for our oppressed female population who have been victims of a misogynist mindset for eons.
Sep 2016
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The Japanese Wife
If you really care about aesthetics and have been hungering for something that will satiate your finer sensibilities -- battered by now, by the relentless onslaught of kitsch -- you must grab a dekko...
Apr 2010
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Raazi
Amidst all the compelling performances, this is Alia’s film as she continues to push her boundaries as an actor while challenging our expectations of her.
May 2018