India got its Independence this month. Here’s looking at the souls who attained birth this month too and went on to be significant in Hindi cinema. Taapsee Pannu / August …
Rajiv Vijayakar
Rajiv Vijayakar
Rajiv Vijayakar is the Entertainment Editor at South Asian Herald. He has been a journalist and critic for over 25 years and was part of the National Film Awards Jury in India in 2011 and 2015. He has authored four books, the latest of which, “Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal,” won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema in 2021. He also was on the 2025 jury for choosing the Indian entry for the Oscars.
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Jai Hind, Jai Sindh—A Love Story, is now ready to capture Indian hearts in four major languages — Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, taking its story to audiences across different …
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Web Review: Musafir Café Ends on a Needless Cliffhanger
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readHaven’t we all experienced that lovely balloon that blows to a delightful size and shape and then something happens. Poof! In a second, it bursts and there is nothing left. …
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Ramayana: Part One Trailer Drops Globally in Five Languages
by Rajiv Vijayakar 7 minutes readThe makers of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part One have unveiled the film’s highly-anticipated official trailer, captivating fans and audiences worldwide. The trailer was released in the early hours of July 30, 2026, across five …
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Web Review: Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is Yet Another Downer from Amazon
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readThe idea is hype-unlimited. Over the last many months, mediocre stuff from Amazon Prime Video has been continually hyped as “successful” by the platform and their aficionados. The latest in …
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“No Wealth Can Repay a Guru’s Debt”: Amitabh Bachchan Marks Guru Purnima with a Heartfelt Message on his Blog
by Rajiv Vijayakar 1 minutes readAmitabh Bachchan marked the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, which fell on July 29 this year, by sharing a heartfelt message on the timeless significance of the guru-disciple relationship. Taking to his blog, …
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Pal Bhar Ke Liye, to Hace World Premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readPremieres and films no longer have a spatial restriction! Acclaimed actor, Viineet Kumar Siingh continues his remarkable run with yet another prestigious milestone as his upcoming film, Pal Bhar Ke …
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Web Review: Pritam and Pedro is a Typically Hirani-An Heartwarming Saga
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readHe’s the old-school cop who is unfamiliar with the digital world: Pedro (Arshad Warsi) would rather use his digits (parts of his hands) to beat up and the conventional part of …
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Charming and relatable, this small film is a wonderful departure from most “festival” films that, for a paying audience, are not at all value-for-money. Such films as Max Min & Meowzaki may …
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Film Review: Bol Bol Rani (Marathi) is a Niche Drama That May Appeal to Some
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readMurder mysteries are among the most engrossing genres of cinema. Whodunits, ‘howdunits’ and plain thrillers where there is no specific denouement are absolutely gripping segments of audience gratification. Raised on …