Mission Majnu Review | Yet Another Jingoistic Espionage Thriller Drenched in Cliches

One thing that has always bewildered me in most of Bollywood’s over-the-top action espionage stories is how they spoon-feed the audience about how agencies like RAW operate. The new “Deshbhakthi” package, Mission Majnu, starring Sidharth Malhotra in the central role, is yet another jingoistic action drama soaked in age-old cliches. The terrible writing of the… Continue reading Mission Majnu Review | Yet Another Jingoistic Espionage Thriller Drenched in Cliches

Kuttey Review | A Black Comedy That Impresses You With Its Craft and Political Commentary

At two different points in the film Kuttey, two characters narrate fables. It is very obvious that these two stories are going to play a vital role in the shaping of this film. But what is exciting about Aasmaan Bhardwaj’s debut venture is the way he has placed these fables to achieve that black comedy… Continue reading Kuttey Review | A Black Comedy That Impresses You With Its Craft and Political Commentary

Dr. Arora

At one point, the new Sony Liv original series from Imtiaz Ali, Dr. Arora starring Kumud Mishra as the title protagonist, seems creepy and problematic. You might even wonder whether “India’s answer to Sex Education” will end up glorifying “well-mannered” stalking. But luckily, the creators are aware of the problematic side of it and what… Continue reading Dr. Arora

Ram Singh Charlie

Ram Singh Charlie is a movie that talks about the artist inside someone. It ultimately shows you the nonmaterialistic wealth an artist achieves from the relentless pursuit to be able to perform. Co-written and directed by Nitin Kakkar, Ram Singh Charlie is a fiesta of optimism planted in an extremely real world where nothing is… Continue reading Ram Singh Charlie