Showtime Review | Even in Self-Criticism, Bollywood Lacks Nuances

On paper, Showtime, the new Hotstar series produced by Dharma Productions digital wing Dharmatic Entertainment, looks like an extremely bold move. Bollywood, which is going through a patchy phase in terms of content and many other controversial topics including nepotism, doing a self-critique, that too produced by Karan Johar felt like a sign of acknowledgement.… Continue reading Showtime Review | Even in Self-Criticism, Bollywood Lacks Nuances

Charlie Chopra Review | A Half-Baked Predictable Thriller Saved by Its Quirky Humor

The new SonyLIV original, Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley, the Indian adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel The Sittaford Mystery, tries to blend this Fleabag kind of fourth-wall-breaking quirkiness to a typical Agatha Christie setup where the detective is trying to find the murderer. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj Charlie Chopra & The… Continue reading Charlie Chopra Review | A Half-Baked Predictable Thriller Saved by Its Quirky Humor

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