Category Archives: 2021

Movie Review : Toofaan (2021)

Posted on July 19, 2021 by amodini

Toofaan is a classic underdog story – and I like those – but it’s also full of cliches. It is watchable, but a big come-down from Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Continue reading →

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Series Preview : Feels Like Ishq (Netflix, July 23rd)

Posted on July 16, 2021 by amodini

Feels Like Ishq is a Series with 6 episodes (1st Season). It’s about young people in love, navigating emotional tumult, and stars Radhika Madan (of Pataakha fame), Tanya Maniktala from A Suitable Boy, Saba Azad – you might remember her … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Toofan (July 16th)

Posted on July 10, 2021 by amodini

Toofan stars Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal and Mrunal Thakur (whom you might remember from Super 30). Rakesh Omprakash Mehra directs Toofan, which is a sports-based drama. He’d also directed Farhan Akhtar in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, also a sports-based drama, although … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Haseen Dilruba (2021)

Posted on July 8, 2021 by amodini

Rating : ⭐️Genre : DramaYear : 2021Running time : 2 hours 15 minutesDirector : Vineel MathewCast : Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan Rane, Aditya ShrivastavKid rating : PG-13 In Netflix’s Haseen Dilruba, vivacious Rani (Taapsee Pannu) is wed in arranged marriage fashion to mild-mannered … Continue reading →

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Series Review : The Family Man (Amazon Prime)

Posted on July 2, 2021 by amodini

Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2Genre : DramaYear : 2019, 2021Streaming Platform: Amazon PrimeDirector : Krishna D.K., Raj NidimoruCast : Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip TahilKid Rating : PG-13 I had greatly anticipated The Family Man Season 1 when … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Haseen Dilruba (July 2nd)

Posted on June 25, 2021 by amodini

Haseen Dilruba is a murder mystery by director Vinil Mathew (he also directed Hasee Toh Phasee). This new Bollywood film stars Tapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey. Massey’s been having quite a good run lately, with the likes of Mirzapur and … Continue reading →

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5 great Book to Film adaptations in Bollywood

Posted on June 20, 2021 by amodini

5 great Book-to-Film adaptations in Bollywood you should watch! Continue reading →

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Series Preview : Ray (25th June)

Posted on June 16, 2021 by amodini

Ray is a new series on Netflix and is based on 4 stories by director Satyajit Ray. This 4 episode series stars Manoj Bajpayee, Kaykay Menon, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Ali Fazal, each in a separate episode. Dibyendu Bhattacharya (whom we … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

Posted on June 11, 2021 by amodini

Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar is an unpredictable slow-burner of a film. Highly recommended! Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Sherni (June 18th)

Posted on June 4, 2021 by amodini

From Amit Masurkar, the director of Newton, comes this very interesting tale, from the looks of the trailer, about the politicking around tiger preservation. Vidya Balan plays a female Forest Officer in Sherni, and the fantastic cast includes Neeraj Kabi … Continue reading →

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