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Decoding DHURANDHAR's brilliant filmmaking, poor politics

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, which is the talk of the town for some time now, is also one of the most polarizing movies lately. The action-political-espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, has shattered records to become Bollywood’s highest grosser and is all set to become the biggest Indian movie franchise EVER (both…
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What makes 'BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD' so Hilariously Refreshing

Aryan Khan’s directorial debut ‘BA****DS OF BOLLYWOOD’, or the ‘BASTARDS OF BOLLYWOOD’ (not much of a spoiler even if you haven’t seen it), was a highly-anticipated project and turned out to be an absolute laugh riot on top of a breathtaking climax. The refreshing tone, bold direction, and the hilarious…
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'While We Watched': A moving portrayal of India's crumbling 'journalism'

Ravish Kumar, the name needs no introduction. Based on his life and particularly his NDTV years, a strong and moving documentary ‘While We Watched’ won many accolades, especially globally. This powerful and moving documentary captures Ravish Kumar’s journalism and personal life for two years (2018-19), while highlighting the sorry and…
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Why ADOLESCENCE is so important in today's digital age

While hundreds of web series are released across various streaming platforms, seldom does a series come with such strong writing, message and performances that it grips you thoroughly, stays with you long after it ends and actually makes you ponder over the deeper aspects of the show. The ‘Adolescence’ on…
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Gangs of Wasseypur: What makes this gangster saga so 'epic'

If ever a list is made of the BEST Bollywood films ever made, it will include the likes of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Sholay, Mughal-e-Azam, Pyaasa, Lagaan, 3 Idiots…but one unconventional entry to the list would be the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. The two-part epic saga from 2012, set in a…
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Laapataa Ladies: Subtle delivery of real 'Feminism' message

Out of all the movies that have been released this year, Kiran Rao’s directorial Laapataa Ladies happens to be my favourite. The surprise package of 2024, took everyone by surprise with its sheer freshness, simple storytelling and strong message. The movie that lifts the veil on patriarchy delivers a pertinent…
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Why I found most criticism of ANIMAL movie 'unwarranted'

‘Animal’ has been perhaps the most “polarising” movie to have been released in a long time. While the movie turned out to be a humongous hit raking in close to 500 crores at the domestic box office, the criticism and very livid criticism kept happening simultaneously. I had not witnessed…
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Movie that infuriated me the most

Movie watching is not just a simple entertainment stuff, as many believe. It is a completely immersive experience with a story, fictional or original. For me personally, many movies have been there, while watching whom I underwent extreme forms of emotions. One such movie out on my bucket list is…
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OPPENHEIMER: The Story of Triumph, Trial and a 'Bomb'

“Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. For this, he was chained to a rock and tortured for eternity.”   Christopher Nolan…the name requires no further introduction, if you spell it in a circle of movie lovers. And excitement automatically reaches its peak when a Nolan…