Many people probably agree with me when I say that there’s no particular industry like the Indian Film Industry. Known mistakenly as “Bollywood”, a sort of mashup of “Bombay” & “Hollywood”, the industry is quite vast and diverse. As anyone […]
One word review: BREATHTAKING Overview The story of Tanhaji is one that has been overlooked in the catacombs of Indian history. Director Om Raut brings it back to life in an epic period action drama. Raut, known for the critically […]
A sincere allegorical journey, ruined by needless masala. They say that a country’s spirit is embodied by its people. But can one person embody the spirit of the nation? Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bharat tries to answer that question. Zafar’s third […]
A picture is worth a thousand words. Ritesh Batra’s Photograph is worth so many more. Following up his brilliant debut film, The Lunchbox, Batra returns to Indian cinema. This time to tell us a story about love in unexpected places. […]
The josh is certainly high with Aditya Dhar’s URI, a heart-stopping, gut-wrenching, action-packed war film. Unlike Bollywood’s previous entries in this genre URI strips away the ultra-glorified patriotic nationalism of its predecessors. Instead it showcases a story that is grounded […]
Simmba is a masala film through and through. So if crazy over-the-top dialogues, physics defying action, and multiple fantasy dance numbers are not your cup of tea, give this one a pass. However, for a masala film Simmba has a […]
Shankar’s 2.0 is a visual marvel to watch. Cinematographer Nirav Shah utilizes 3D technology to its fullest potential. Akshay Kumar shines as a rogue environmental protector and Rajnikanth brings his usual dominating presence. A.R. Rahman’s musical score only magnifies the […]
The dream that united India. This is the story that Gold promises to deliver and it does so in a spirited fashion. Filled with unabashed patriotism, pride, and joy, Reema Kagti’s recent directorial venture, Gold, is a fictional account about […]
“Terrorism is a criminal act, not a communal act.” Presented as a closing argument in this intense taut courtroom drama, this becomes the film’s argument as well. Anubhav Sinha roars back into form as director of Mulk, a film reminiscent […]
“Do you believe in god? God doesn’t give a fuck?” These opening lines pretty much some up the whole series. Based on Vikram Chandra’s award-winning 2006 novel, Sacred Games is an intense, unfiltered, and unapologetically complex look at religion’s nexus […]
