A reputation has to be maintained, the seminal value of the espionage drama held high, and the thriller quotient and scale must obviously be preserved and enhanced at the same …
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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Tanvi—The Great Makes it To List of Best Movies on Persons With Disabilities
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readMost movies on protagonists with disabilities tend to be successful. But that is the commercial viewpoint, which is valid because exposure to understanding diverse such ailments (some rare) is a must …
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Shweta Tripathi’s Maiden Production, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, to Co-Star Tillotama Shome
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readShweta Tripathi is all set to take a bold step forward in her creative journey with the announcement of her first-ever feature film, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, as a …
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Kusha Kapila Turns Producer With Significant Short, Vyarth
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readActress Kusha Kapila, is set to entertain audiences with her latest venture, the short film, Vyarth. The team behind the film prepares to drop the official poster, offering the very first …
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She is the Maa who will do anything to protect her child. Even fight demons. The film, which opened on the last Friday of June, marks the actress’ first foray into horror, …
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Kaalidhar Laapata is a Yawn of a Yarn Despite Great Premise
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readIn the final analysis, this is a yawn of a yarn about a man, Kaalidhar (Abhishek Bachchan) who is dumped by his two younger brothers and sister-in-law when he develops …
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On June 27, Rahul Dev Burman was born—and every year on that date and on January 4, when he cast away his mortal body, he is celebrated like no one …
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Metro…In Dino is a mini-classic with music to match
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readAnurag Basu is indeed a maestro, a virtuoso in the way he orchestrates plots in varied genres, has adapted them in the past if taken from outside sources, and spins …
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Dhun Brings Back the Musical Trio of Mohit Suri, Mithoon, and Arijit Singh
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readThe musical trio of Arijit Singh, Mithoon, and director Mohit Suri, who have created chartbusters in Hindi film music including Tum hi ho from Aashiqui 2, are back for the film Saiyaara’s next song, Dhun, …
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Sitaare Zameen Par is Unmissable Feast for Heart and Soul
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readStunning in its impact, elevating as an experience, and entertaining to its core, Sitaare Zameen Paris a quasi-masterpiece from Aamir Khan as producer and actor. As he had occasion to mention, …