AK vs AK – An extended roast in disguise of a thriller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WhGEvtb3HU To appreciate AK vs AK you have to be at least a decade old fan of Bollywood in the first place. Not to say that this film follows the template of any Bollywood movie ever. In fact it does just the opposite. It bends rules, crosses boundaries and blurs the line between reel and … Continue reading AK vs AK – An extended roast in disguise of a thriller

Lipstick Under My Burkha – Half-baked plot for an overpromising title

Thanks to the immense reach of social media and a campaign that leveraged upon the best-selling topic of today's digital world, Lipstick under my burkha managed to gather a lot of applause even before its release. Sadly, while the promotions had a progressive and outspread view of feminism, the movie turned out to be almost … Continue reading Lipstick Under My Burkha – Half-baked plot for an overpromising title

Jagga Jasoos – Ranbir all the way in this ‘musical’ done right

Delayed for the longest time, surrounded by multiple controversies and introduced by a underwhelming trailer, let us clear the air about what Jagga Jasoos is NOT.  It is not a silly and shallow ride through nonsensical discoveries of the lead pair. It is not even about their chemistry or love story. There might be resemblances, … Continue reading Jagga Jasoos – Ranbir all the way in this ‘musical’ done right

Raabta

  Let us first establish what the new age love saga of the millennials looks like. A good looking, desi (preferably Punjabi) guy with raw charm. A hot-bod female with a fancy job that sounds sexy, like a French speaking tourist guide (Befikre) , or in this case a chocolatier. They both will have limitless money and you … Continue reading Raabta

Phillauri – A twinkly ghost’s sweet yet stretched love story

A quintessential Punjabi household in Amritsar, a young son returning from abroad (obviously Canada), and a big fat wedding with all the loud song & dance, and alcohol. Well, that is just how Phillauri starts. But despite maintaining all the stereotypes of a millennial love story and the usual wedding backdrop, Phillauri is fresh and … Continue reading Phillauri – A twinkly ghost’s sweet yet stretched love story

Befikre

Yashraj is unarguably one production house that has given Bollywood one of its most celebrated romances of all times. If you look back at the list of some of their legendary makes - Kabhie Kabhie, Chandni, Lamhe, DDLJ, Dil To Pagal hai and many more, YRF has been brave, experimental, has broken moulds and also … Continue reading Befikre

Dear Zindagi – Under faux layers of nothingness lies a story with its heart & soul in the right place

Some movies work like alcohol on you, either they give a rapid high like a tequila shot or they grow on you till a point after which it's best to end them.Dear Zindagi, on the other hand, is like a freshly made refreshing cup of tea. From the moment it starts being brewed, the aroma … Continue reading Dear Zindagi – Under faux layers of nothingness lies a story with its heart & soul in the right place