It’s a film that is a proper curate’s egg. A colleague said illuminatingly, “It is a different film!” I told him, “But Vishal Bhardwaj always makes different films!” He replied, “Yes, but …
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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Ajay Devgn Turns Narrator for Shatak, Terms it ‘An Honor’
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readThe makers of Shatak: Sangh Ke 100 Varsh have unveiled the film’s trailer, powerfully narrated by superstar Ajay Devgn, whose iconic voice adds depth, scale, and emotion to the stirring first glimpse. …
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Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur Choose Modern, Minimalist Celebration for their March Wedding
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readActors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur are all set to begin a new chapter together this March, and the couple has thoughtfully chosen to go for a modern, minimalist celebration …
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Film Review: Tu Yaa Main is Surprising, Smart, Scary, Survival Drama
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readIt’s a pleasant shock, coming from a deviant (Shaitaan in 2011, David, Wazir, the series Taish) director like Bejoy Nambiar. And thus, it is undoubtedly his best work. Never mind if the central …
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Success of Border 2 Celebrated by T-Series and JP Films
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readWith the strains of Anu Malik’s Sandesen aate hain as re-created by Mithoon wafting in the background, the success celebration presscon for Border 2 took off at the Taj Land’s End Hotel on February …
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Rights and More: Dhurandhar Inks Mammoth Deals with JioHotstar, T-Series
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readAfter massive box office success (Rs. 894 crore and counting net in India alone, and that too only in Hindi!), Dhurandhar premiered on Netflix (after its December 5, 2025, theatrical release) in …
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Prime Video and Eternal Sunshine Productions Announce Don’t be Shy, a Coming-of-Age Romantic Comedy
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readProduced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under the banner of Eternal Sunshine Productions and co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani, Don’t be Shy is written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji. …
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Since the turn of the millennium, films were slowly becoming shorter in length. With notable exceptions. Like Lagaanand Gadar—Ek Prem Katha, both released on the same day in 2001: Lagaan had a runtime of …
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Needless Furor Over Neeraj Pandey and YRF films
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readIn a bizarre motion, the National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, following a complaint that the title of the forthcoming film, Ghooskhor Pandat (A …
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Dharmendra To Be Honored With The Outstanding Achievement Award At JIFF
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readExactly doing what my feature on December 2 (“Appreciate Them In Life, Not Later!”) stated is avoidable, yet welcome ironically on sheer merit, the legendary Dharmendra has been honored too …