By Kunal Guha
Regional stereotypes delivered comedy in Hindi cinema at a time when a South Indian slipping on a banana would invariably evoke an “aiyoo” and a Bengali would roll his
Regional stereotypes delivered comedy in Hindi cinema at a time when a South Indian slipping on a banana would invariably evoke an “aiyoo” and a Bengali would roll his
By Kunal Guha
Raees Movie Review: Raees may be set in the '80s but, much to its disadvantage, it also takes the cinematic liberties that films made in the era did.
Raees Movie Review: Raees may be set in the '80s but, much to its disadvantage, it also takes the cinematic liberties that films made in the era did.
By Kunal Guha
Ittefaq movie review: If the Rajesh Khanna-Nanda starrer was ahead of its time, this this Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye Khanna starrer is outdated and illogical in its construct.
Ittefaq movie review: If the Rajesh Khanna-Nanda starrer was ahead of its time, this this Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye Khanna starrer is outdated and illogical in its construct.
By Kunal Guha
The film ticks every question it hopes to raise — if every female goes through it, why should it lead to embarrassment or even taint one as ‘apavitra’? But it barely alters the squeamish attitude many hold against the routine discomfort biologically assigned to all womankind. And this is where R Balki slips. It was a noble cause for sure, if only the makers would have soaked up some of the melodrama.
The film ticks every question it hopes to raise — if every female goes through it, why should it lead to embarrassment or even taint one as ‘apavitra’? But it barely alters the squeamish attitude many hold against the routine discomfort biologically assigned to all womankind. And this is where R Balki slips. It was a noble cause for sure, if only the makers would have soaked up some of the melodrama.
Five minutes into the film and you realise that there’s no name that fits Vishal Bhardwaj’s latest directorial effort better than the one he has picked for it — Pataakha. And while it is a proper cracker of a film, what it comes across as
Five minutes into the film and you realise that there’s no name that fits Vishal Bhardwaj’s latest directorial effort better than the one he has picked for it — Pataakha. And while it is a proper cracker of a film, what it comes across as
By Ganesh Matkari
Filmmaker Prakash Kunte is well known for his work on the popular fi lm Coffee Ani Barach Kahi, and though he has been busy since, none of his later works have been as strong as big debut.
Filmmaker Prakash Kunte is well known for his work on the popular fi lm Coffee Ani Barach Kahi, and though he has been busy since, none of his later works have been as strong as big debut.
By Zeenia Baria
A regular, mundane daily commute turns deadly when an insurance salesman gets entangled in a criminal conspiracy
A regular, mundane daily commute turns deadly when an insurance salesman gets entangled in a criminal conspiracy
By Kunal Guha
For a film practically devoid of any recognisable actors, this has to be an offering so dazzling, it blinds. But having much expectations from this one would mean being set up for
For a film practically devoid of any recognisable actors, this has to be an offering so dazzling, it blinds. But having much expectations from this one would mean being set up for
By Kunal Guha
Making a romcom surrounding erectile dysfunction can be a stiff task. That this disorder is a soft topic in sexually-repressed India and warrants sensitive handling could circumcise its
Making a romcom surrounding erectile dysfunction can be a stiff task. That this disorder is a soft topic in sexually-repressed India and warrants sensitive handling could circumcise its
By Kunal Guha
'Saat Uchakkey' has a stellar cast that fails to deliver, lots of foul language and a disappointing end.
'Saat Uchakkey' has a stellar cast that fails to deliver, lots of foul language and a disappointing end.