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Toilet
So whether you have pressing matters to attend to or not, please take a detour to this toilet. Each of us needs to raise a stink about what our countrymen do in the open.
Aug 2017
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7 Khoon Maaf
Serious, sensitive and stirring, 7 Khoon Maaf is a whole new cinematic experience.
Feb 2011
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Housefull 2
...a bag of laughs with eye-candy - Akshay in linens, Jacqueline in minis - and some crackling performances.
Apr 2012
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Thanks Maa
...is a film that will make you cry and laugh, even as it fills you with admiration and warmth for the next decrepit kid you see on the red light, running nose et al.
Mar 2010
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Robot
...primarily designed as an unadulterated tribute to the charisma of Indian cinema's ageless superstar, Rajnikanth. And it's completely, wholeheartedly, joyously desi.
Oct 2010
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Gully Boy
The problem with the film though is it’s length, which stretches to two-and-a-half hours, but the emotional deftness and clap-worth dialogues add the right amount of gusto and keep you totally engaged. This is a film that deserves an encore.
Feb 2019
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Well Done Abba
The film is a sheer delight, with the events unfolding in a breezy, comic vein which keeps the ribs relentlessly tickling. But what's more alluring are the colourful characters and the multi-layered approach to the problems of a village which becomes a microcosm of the entire nation.
Mar 2010
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Rockstar
Savour a beautiful experience. Watch Rockstar and wait for Imtiaz Ali's next from his compendium of love.
Nov 2011
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Dil Dhadakne Do
...it has a light hand, not preachy but breezy while sensitively making modern points.
Jun 2015
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Bareilly Ki Barfi
The writers Nitesh Tiwari (director and writer of the much-acclaimed blockbuster Dangal )and Shreyas Jain have put together a sweet, identifiable crowd-pleaser that excels in the writing, direction, acting and music departments.
Aug 2017
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Kaamyaab
At a time when meaningful and nuanced roles are being written for character artistes, ‘Kaamyaab’ is a film that stands out for its story and storytelling.
Mar 2020
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Guzaarish
A film like Guzaarish isn't made for the box office. It's made for the gratification of the senses. And that it does, in ample measure.
Nov 2010
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Filmistaan
In a nation of star-worshippers, this film devoid of superstars brilliantly stands out.
Jun 2014
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Mukkabaaz
...is a total knockout. The not-just-a-boxing film must not be missed as it puts forth a message that's most relevant in today's world — Bahut Hua Samman Tumhari Aisi Taisi — #Timesup, bullies.
Jan 2018
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Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
...is the sweetest heartbreak that Bollywood has conjured in a long, long time.
Feb 2012
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
...it's revenge on a platter - served cold (heartedly) and definitely worth a 'second' helping.
Aug 2012
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Poorna
Grounded performances combined with stirring music elevate this relatively straightforward tale, making it essential viewing not only for the young Indian woman, but for anyone looking to scale great heights against all odds.
Mar 2017
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Jan 2017
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Hindi Medium
...shines in two areas that most of our films often fall short of. As far as the story goes – good writing, and as far as comedy goes – great timing.
May 2017
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Ajji
Theatre actor, writer, director Sushama Deshpande commands your unflinching attention from beginning to end with her unsaid words and raw emotions. She makes her battle every woman's battle, who demands her safety and right to be heard.
Nov 2017
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
The film may be a finely crafted drama, yet it unfolds with thriller pace, keeping you on the edge of the seat till the very end. Enjoy the experience of a revised and re-mixed story, well told.
Sep 2011
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Don 2
...a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw.
Dec 2011
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Ugly
...what makes Ugly tick is the searing honesty with which it is told. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who are willing to let the morally decrepit live.
Dec 2014
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Jul 2015
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
...may not drastically change things for women, but it’ll certainly smudge a few boundary lines.
Jul 2017
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Mar 2012
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Kesari
With technical brilliance, intricate writing and thundering performances, Kesari is a loud war cry that evokes strong feelings of patriotism and it also wrenches your heart with its climactic tragedy.
Mar 2019
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Rann
Ram Gopal Varma not only manages to grab eyeballs from the beginning to the end with his taut narration, he orchestrates a veritable treat when it comes to performances from his ensemble cast.
Jan 2010