Mumbai is and has always been the citadel for Hindi cinema. But Maharashtrian directors have never dominated. But for some sparkling exceptions. On Maharashtra Day (May 1), here’s looking at …
Films
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Jewel Thief—The Heist Begins a Good 2.0 Version of Classic Actioners
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readBy the time I was halfway, I came to know that this is one of those classic “leave your brains behind at home and enjoy” kind of entertainers. But then …
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Take a social message on gender equality and the rights of a girl-child. Add lack of education and superstition in a village. Churn in age-old horror tropes and vendetta stories …
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Jaat Is a Deliciously Brewed Mix of North and South Indian Cinema!
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readPut medu vada into sarson ka saag—will it taste as good as with sambar-chutney or, alternatively, makke ki roti? Those experiments may have debatable results as per perceptions of taste! But place Sunny Deol (that too …
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Trailer Launch of Kesari 2 Marked by Tirade Against Britishers, Demand for Apology
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes read“History books follow British narratives—our films show the truth!” This hard fact had been reaffirmed by Akshay Kumar at the Delhi launch of the trailer of Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold …
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Yash Raj Films’ DDLJ Becomes First-Ever Indian Film Honored with Statue at Leicester Square
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readThe Heart of London Business Alliance has announced that a new statue will be joining the exciting ‘Scenes in the Square’ movie trail in Leicester Square, with Yash Raj Films’ …
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Kiara Advani to Make Her MET Gala Debut on May 5
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readKiara Advani is set to represent India at the prestigious MET Gala on May 5, marking her debut at fashion’s greatest event. She will step onto the grand fashion stage …
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The storyline, and thus the series, lacks the material that was a key ingredient of Special Ops, and so, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, works on the whole but is a tad too …
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Raaj Shaandilyaa’s The Verdict 498 A Brings Battle Against False Cases to the Screen
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readFilmmaker Raaj Shaandilyaa is set to shed light on one of India’s most controversial legal issues with his upcoming real-life film based on Deeptanshu Shukla’s life —an engineer-turned-advocate who sacrificed …
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Sikandar Disappoints Big-Time: When Will The Salman Return?
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readEight years is a l-o-o-ng time! Salman Khan was really seen in his element last in the 2017 Tiger Zinda Hai, which now seems like eons ago. Even Tiger 3 last year was never in …