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ReviewsDec 26, 2020

Durgamati lacks the spirit it needed

Movie: DurgamatiDirector: G AshokStar cast: Arshad Warsi, Bhumi Pednekar, Mahie Gill, Jisshu Sengupta, Karan Kapadia, Anant Mahadevan Rating: Half star Jasmine Singh What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. This is what happened here. After surviving the outrightly shoddy, comedy-horror mashup Laxmmi, Bollywood decided to put our limits to test with yet another scary sans comedy film Durgmati. And, this one probably was made to scare the life out of Coronavirus! Director Ashok G had complete faith in his 2018 Tamil- Telugu bilingual Bhaagamathie. With this faith he decided to give the or
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ReviewsDec 26, 2020

Nothing ‘bhari’ about this one!

Movie: Suraj Pe Mangal BhariDirector: Abhishek SharmaCast: Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Manoj Pahwa, Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pilgaonkar Rating: Two stars Jasmine SinghFrom a director who gave the audiences a sensible comedy like ‘Tere Bin Laden’ to chew on, Abhishek Sharma had to up his ‘comic’ game for Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari. And well, he did, but missed the mark by a few notches. If only he had avoided the clichés. To begin with Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari stars one the most ‘bhari’ actors of the industry, Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Manoj Pa
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ReviewsDec 21, 2020

Laxmii inflicts irreparable damage

Movie: Laxmii Star cast: Akshay Kumar Kiara Advani, Manu Rishi Chadha, Ashwini Kalsekar, Rajesh Sharma, Ayesha Raza Mishra, Sharad Kelkar, Tarun AroraDirector: Raghava LawrenceRating: Half star Jasmine Singh Time once gone by never comes back. The two hours spent watching a sad tale of atmaa’s, sindoor, red bindi, and Hindi-Muslim rigged banter, with a more than generous sprinkling of pedestrian acting by a well-known actor, is never going to come back. And not going to be forgiven too!Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer Laxmii, a remake by writer-director Raghav Lawrence of his own 2011
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ReviewsNov 30, 2020

Could have jumped higher

Movie: ChhalaangDirector - Hansal MehtaCast - Rajkummar Rao, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Saurabh Shukla, Satish Kaushik, Ila Arun, Jatin Sarna.Ratings: Two and a half starsJasmine SinghBollywood thrives on self-created combinations, of a creative director and good actor, two good co-actors, an outstanding banner and a top notch actor, and many more. So when a combination of award-winning director Hansal Mehta and yet another award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao is offered in a movie titled Chhalaang, you will obviously place your bets on it!But then aren’t Hindi films good at t
alls-well-that-ends-well
ReviewsNov 25, 2020

All’s well that ends well

Movie: Ludo Director: Anurag Basu Star cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rajkummar Rao, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Abhishek Bachchan, Rohit Saraf, Pearl Maaney, Shalini VatsaRating: Two and a half starsJasmine SinghOf course, in a chronological order, one does end up with a certain criteria to judge a film. Storyline, director, dialogues, star cast, followed by the nitty gritties. However, in Anurag Basu’s, Ludo, the first thing that catches attention is the compellingly good opening track- ‘Oh beta g, oh babu g, qismat ki hawa kabhi naram, kabhi garam’, picturised origi

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Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta Bring Laughter to Connect Media Network Studio

Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a
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Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

The Delhi High Court requested a response from the creators of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal" concerning actor Salman Khan's request for a release stay. Khan's legal team argued that the movie is allegedly based on the blackbuck poaching incident linked to him, infringing upon a court order safeguarding his personality rights. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's vacation bench issued notices to the film's producers, Amit Jani and Akshay Pandey, and scheduled a hearing for June 19. Although the film's release date remains unclear, the filmmakers released a trailer that same day. Kha
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Television actress Sanchita Ugle, known for her work in the serial "Kumkum Bhagya," was found dead at her residence in Mumbai's Nalasopara area on Monday, according to preliminary information provided by police. Police said Ugle lived with her parents and sister and was alone at home when the incident occurred. Initial findings indicate the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Her body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities said a sari was allegedly used in the incident. Investigators have not recovered a suicide note from t
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Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

Jasmine Singh In an exciting development for Punjabi cinema, director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal’s upcoming film, Chaali Din, is already generating buzz for its unique blend of life lessons and spiritual exploration. Based on Dr. Gurpreet Dhugga's enlightening book, the film delves into how life should be lived, emphasizing the importance of finding one's guiding light. Dr. Dhugga, a physician turned author, shared his transformative experience during the creation of Chaali Din with Connect Cine. He expressed how writing the book not only changed his perspective but also illuminated the paths
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Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align