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Bandar – movie review

The film Bandar that is released internationally as 'Monkey in a Cage' brings together elements of dark comedy, crime and family drama. Directed by Arora Kashyap and produced by former actor Nikhil Dwivedi, it features Bobby Deol in the title role, marking his first collaboration with Anurag Kashyap. The film having a duration of 136 minutes revolves around an aging television star who gets accused of rape by his ex-girlfriend. The cast includes Saba Pabbi, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Indrajit Sukumaran from Malayalam cinema, Marathi actor Jitendra Joshi and several others who add spark to the narrative. The film written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee is inspired by a real-life event.

Bandar dives deep into themes like crime, punishment, desire and the breakdown of control

The story revolves around a failed singer who is arrested by the police and thrown into lockup. ....
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Maa Behen – movie review

The latest Netflix offering Maa Behen has a running time of 2 hours and 7 minutes. At the outset, the title itself sounds like a cuss word commonly used in India. Can this movie be called a funny adventure? Was it about murder, or was it about kidnapping? The answer is none of the above. However, the movie's style is strictly raunchy. The plot revolves around a chain of events that unfolds over 48 hours in two contrasting houses (opposing in both location and social stature) within a gated colony. Guptaji (Ravi Kishen) occupies one house and has been wanting possession of the neighbouring house for years.

A widow infamous for her easygoing reputation - Maa Behen movie review

That house belongs to Rekhaji (Madhuri Dixit), a widow infamous for her easygoing reputation. She has two daughters who do not live with her: Jaya (Tripti Dimri), who is married, and Sushma (Dharana), a ....
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Kartavya – movie review

Kartavya, the movie shares only the name with the 70's Dharmendra classic, now comes with a new story and star cast frontlined by Saif Ali Khan released on Netflix on 15th May with a crisp timing of 1 hour and 49 minutes. Story of a conscientious cop, though based in a fictional town Jhamli a place in MP however the lingua-franca used by the characters appears as a cocktail of East Delhi, Haryanvi and Rajasthani dialects. Consequently, forget woh sab, coming back, the theme is equally perplexing, the plot revolves around Babas and Khap panchayats, a dated concept which even the main stream regional media gives a pass. Though the movie does have its moments as it is well paced, guns are used as functional narrative tools rather than over-the-top glorification and the dialogues remain concise instead of dragging into long, pre-kill monologues—a refreshing change for modern Hindi ci ....
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Pati Patni Aur Woh Do – movie review

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is a chaotic relationship comedy that delivers laugh-out-loud moments, bringing the good old days of comedy films back to life. This comedy of errors hinges on misplaced suspicions and embarrassing comic situations where nothing is quite what it seems. Set in the bustling streets of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the film opens with a helpless forest department staff anxiously waiting for their in-charge officer, Prajapati Pandey (Ayushmann Khurrana), to capture a leopard that has strayed into the city. Upon returning home at night, the quick-witted forest officer confesses to his wife Aparna (Wamiqa Gabbi), a fierce and ambitious television journalist: "Janwar ki itni himmat ke apna hi Pinjra bhul jaaye" (implying that he would ultimately return to his beloved wife). This moment feels incredibly natural and innovative, delivering a witty punchlin ....
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Daadi Ki Shaadi – movie review

Daadi Ki Shaadi is a comedy-family film directed by Ashish R Mohan, and stars Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma and R Sarathkumar in pivotal characters. Neetu Kapoor shines as the grandmother, delivering a pleasant and charming performance that anchors the film. She is joined by popular comedian Kapil Sharma and actress Sadia Khateeb. The film also marks the acting debut of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (daughter of the late Rishi Kapoor), who plays Vimla Ahuja’s youngest daughter. Her character rushes back to India, shocked and embarrassed by her mother’s decision, eventually joining the rest of the family in an attempt to stop the wedding. Veteran actress Tejaswini Kolhapure plays one of the key roles and performs well. Sharathkumar, from South Indian cinema, also plays an important character in his first Hindi film. The film is connected to Kapil Sharma, whose wife Ginni Sharma has p ....
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Raja Shivaji – movie review

Raja Shivaji the epic historical drama based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, directed by Riteish Deshmukh has been made in Hindi and Marathi. Earlier, Riteish had directed the Marathi film Ved. Ajit Wadekar and Sandeep Patil (not to be confused with the cricketers) have collaborated with Riteish Deshmukh to write the story that is based on chapters of history. The film produced by Jio Studios has eight chapters, just like it's recently released mega blockbuster Dhuranthar that was also based on several chapters. With grand visuals, intense battle sequences and powerful performances, Raja Shivaji brings to life the untold stories of bravery, sacrifice, and leadership. The film specifically highlights key moments from Shivaji Maharaj’s journey — from his early struggles to becoming one of India’s greatest rulers. Moreover, this cinematic experience is pack ....
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Ek Din – movie review

Aamir Khan’s latest production Ek Din introduces his son Junaid Khan in the lead, opposite acclaimed South Indian actress Sai Pallavi, making her Hindi film debut. The film is adapted from the Thai drama One Day and attempts to weave a delicate love story around memory, longing and chance encounters. Junaid Khan plays a shy office employee - Dino who quietly falls for his colleague Meera (Sai Pallavi). His hesitance keeps him from confessing, while Pallavi is already entangled with her boss, portrayed by Kunal Kapoor in a layered villainous role. A planned picnic trip takes an unexpected turn when Pallavi suffers partial amnesia. Circumstances leave her and Junaid together for a single day, and the film explores how that fleeting time reshapes their bond.

Performances of Ek Din

Junaid Khan delivers a convincing portrayal of an introvert, showing promise in his first major ....
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Michael – movie review

Michael Jackson or MJ as he was lovingly called by the legion of fans cutting across geopolitical boundaries, countries, castes and creed, he was an enigma to many and this is what this movie tries to unravel. This MJ biopic would surely be music to his Gen X and millennial fans who grew up going into frenzy listening to his songs, it will equally appeal to the current Gen Z and Alphas. Though he had gained popularity with Jackson Five and his first solo album Off the Wall, his phenomenon was tasted by this world when Thriller was released which busted all records for anything to do with music. One can write pages as his life was for everyone to see. The movie starts with him getting ready for the Bad concert, then it flips back into his childhood and picks up the pieces from age 8. One could see that he not only had a spark in him, he was gifted with extrao ....
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Toaster – movie review

The latest offering on Netflix running for 2 hours and 5 minutes. Ordained to be a comedy however, Toaster appears to be a medley of scripts strung together to complete the ultimately movie. It starts out promisingly about a young couple living on rent. The husband, Ramakant (Rajkumar Rao) who is an incurable miser whose reason of living amongst a society of elders is low rent and free buffet breakfast at landlady's house every morning and sucking upto the old hag to lower rent further. This miser is so persistent with the telecom company that he recovers a small charge of Rs 6 from them, and his wife Shilpa (Saniya Malhotra) sweet and homely with a black belt to boot. It all starts with Ramakant's act of extreme stinginess, when a wedding is cancelled, he takes extreme measures to retrieve the toaster he reluctantly gifted. Toaster moves forward from here and meanders within vario ....
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Bhooth Bangla – movie review

It’s disheartening to see this from Priyadarshan—the mastermind behind comic capers like Hera Pheri, Hungama, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Watching a veteran like Paresh Rawal reduced to repeating a crude gag about his "rear being on fire" is genuinely pathetic, especially when the film Bhooth Bangla takes the joke literally. It’s a total waste of a powerhouse cast, leaving talents like Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani with absolutely nothing to work with. Though Bhoot Bangla starts with a light touch, the narrative takes an agonizingly long time to find its footing, ultimately failing to deliver on its promise. The much-anticipated comedy between Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav feels surprisingly out of sync, lacking the sharp timing that once made them a legendary duo. The story introduces us to Arjun Acharya (Akshay Kumar), a man in his late 30s struggling to keep his head abo ....
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