Synopsis – A story that revolves around drug abuse in the affluent north Indian State of Punjab and how the youth there have succumbed to it en-masse resulting in a socio-economic decline. My Take – This Abhishek Chaubey film has been in news from the time it has been announced. As production kept delaying actor Abhishek Bachchan walked out of the film to be replaced … Continue reading Udta Punjab (2016) Review!!!
Synopsis – A story that revolves around drug abuse in the affluent north Indian State of Punjab and how the youth there have succumbed to it en-masse resulting in a socio-economic decline. Directed – Abhishek Chaubey Starring – Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the insane trailer of the star studded ‘Udta Punjab’!!
Synopsis – A story revolving around a dysfunctional family of two brothers who visit their parents and grandfather in Coonoor, and end up falling for the same woman. My Take – What a pleasant surprise! That was my instant reaction as soon as the end credits of this Karan Johar produced & Shakun Batra directed film rolled in. This family drama is another addition to … Continue reading Kapoor and Sons (2016) Review!!
Synopsis – In the backdrop of a destination wedding in London, two families try to save their respective empires, unbeknownst to each other. My Take – Touted as Bollywood’s 1st destination wedding film, this film seemed to have everything going for it – Punjabi weddings, foreign locations and a really good star cast, yet its a shame the film fails to deliver! Yes, the film … Continue reading Shaandaar (2015) Review!!
Synopsis – India’s 1st destination wedding film. Director – Vikas Bahl Starring – Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant Check out the video of the song ‘Raitaa Phail Gaya’ : Check out the ‘Making of Alia’ Video: Check out the locations of Shaandaar: Continue reading Empire Movies to release ‘Shaandaar’ on October 22 across UAE!! Check out the new song ‘Raitaa Phail Gaya’ video!!
Synopsis – Aliya played by Alia Bhatt is the younger daughter of the wealthy Arora family, who have come to wed their elder daughter at the Destination Wedding. JJ played by Shahid Kapoor is the owner of an events company who organise high profile Weddings especially at exotic destination. A big fat “Shaandaar” Indian wedding, which is actually a business merger between two of the … Continue reading Empire Movies to release Shahid Kapoor – Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Shaandaar’ on October 22 all over U.A.E!!
This year was pretty bad for Bollywood, with very few hits & a enormous number of flops! Here is a look at some of the awesome & most of the worst films (in my opinion) to come from our Indian Industry: The 15 Best of the lot: 1. Haider 2. Queen 3. PK 4. Highway 5. Happy Ending 6. Ugly 7. Kya Dilli Kya Lahore … Continue reading Best and Worst of 2014 – Bollywood!!
Top 5 Bollywood Female Performers of 2014: 1. Kangana Ranaut (Queen) 2. Alia Bhatt (Highway, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, 2 States) 3. Rani Mukherji (Mardaani) 4. Deepika Padukone (Finding Fanny & Happy New Year) 5. Priyanka Chopra (Mary Kom & Gunday) Continue reading Top 5 Bollywood Female Performers of 2014!!
Synopsis – A terrible tale of corruption, indifference, and systemic violence starts when 10 year old daughter of an aspiring actor disappears. My Take – Anurag Kashyap is one of the most intriguing directors of Bollywood who always dares to do something different, whether its gangster flick Gangs of Wasseypur or his retelling of classic tale Dev D (2009) or the disturbing Black Friday (2004) … Continue reading Ugly (2014) Review!!
Frankly, this film has no original plot, as it clearly plays an odd to the ever loveable DDLJ. KJo attempts to re-create the same magic with oodles of romance, comedy, hummable songs & a very likeable cast!! Alia Bhatt is slowly rising to become the number uno!! Her choice of diverse roles is surely bringing her status higher and higher! After Highway (2014), and 2 … Continue reading Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) Short Review!!
A cross cultural rom-com which portrays the love to marriage journey of a Punjabi boy & a Tamilian girl. The prime focus is on the acceptance of cross cultural marriage. The movie is a picturesque of the semi autobiographical novel by Chetan Bhagat. Well the movie is very predictable & I really think the extensive length could have been cut down a bit. Nevertheless the … Continue reading 2 States (2014) Short Review!!
Highway may just be the perfect Bollywood road movie! Its quiet & thoughtful tone makes this Imtiaz Ali’s best directorial effort yet! Beautiful visuals, Beautiful tunes and Beautiful moments with a tinge of Art house cinema, makes this film more of a “hatke” experience. Alia Bhatt emerges out as the real winner as she gives a terrific performance establishing her as one of the finest … Continue reading Highway (2014) Short Review!!
