Piku

Go see Piku. It’s a lovely film. (mild spoilers ahead)
I would have been disappointed had it been any less lovely since its by Shoojit Sircar, the uber talented Director of Vicky Donor. Vicky Donor is arguably one amongst the great Bollywood films of recent times.

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Phantom

Phantom, the latest film by Kabir Khan ( of the recent blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijan fame) has the tag line “ a story you wish were true”.
I would like to suggest an alternate one: “a film you wish wasn’t made.”

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Bajirao Mastani

Thinking of Bajirao Mastani:
So, is Sanjay Leela Bhansali a consummate craftsman obsessed with love themes, or Is he a resolute romantic who loves to make grand films?
I think it’s the former. Would have preferred had it been the latter.

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Baby

Baby

The only thing I didn’t like about the film Baby, was the title Baby. Well, actually not the only thing, but pretty much so.

The film has been banned in Pakistan, and calls out muslim terrorists pretty clearly, by name, flags, locations etc. So be it. Let the politicos and the twitterati of both side fight it out, like they did for PK, you and I need to enjoy the films and creative works that need no censure.

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PK

PK

What is it with the second half of many lovely films?

I recall how thrilled I was at half time during Rang De Basanti, only to walk out somewhat disappointed in the end. It was deja vu with 3 Idiots, another delightful one with unnecessary melodrama in the last half hour, as it was with Haider’s profligate killing at the end of the film.

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