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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
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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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Anup Jalota Backs Rajpal Yadav Amid Jail Term in ₹9 Crore Debt Case

Veteran singer Anup Jalota has come out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail in connection with a prolonged cheque bounce and loan default matter. Standing by his longtime friend during the legal crisis, Jalota announced that he would contribute ₹5 lakh to help ease the financial strain. In a heartfelt video message, Jalota expressed concern over Yadav’s situation, saying he had learned about the hardships the actor is facing. Calling life a journey filled with highs and lows, the singer said it was important to stand by friends in tough times.
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Shehnaaz Gill Embraces Bloodied Jayy Randhawa in Intense First Look of Ishqnama

Jasmine Singh Shehnaaz Gill has once again captured the spotlight, this time with a powerful first glimpse of her upcoming film Ishqnama. The Punjabi star sent fans into a frenzy after dropping the film’s initial poster on social media, hinting at an emotionally charged love story set against the sensitive backdrop of India and Pakistan. The striking visual introduces audiences to a world shaped by passion and conflict. In one poster, Shehnaaz is seen holding a bloodied and injured Jayy Randhawa close, her face reflecting heartbreak, strength and unwavering love. The image paints a haunting
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Sidhu Moosewala Royalty Controversy: Parents Allege Financial Irregularities, Bunty Bains Responds

Jasmine SinghNearly four years after Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known worldwide as Sidhu Moosewala, was tragically killed in 2022, his music continues to dominate streaming platforms, drawing millions of views and keeping his legacy alive. But behind the enduring success of his songs, a fresh controversy has emerged, with his parents alleging that they are being denied rightful earnings from his work. Recently, Moosewala’s father Balkaur Singh and mother Charan Kaur staged a sit-in protest outside the office of the Mansa district police chief. Accompanied by their two-year-old son
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Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title Triggers Backlash, Makers Pull Promotions

The Hindi film Ghooskhor Pandat landed in controversy after its title was accused of being casteist, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and social media users. Following the uproar, director Neeraj Pandey and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee issued a clarification, stating that there was no intention to offend and confirming that all promotional material for the film had been withdrawn. The film, which features Bajpayee as a corrupt police officer, was officially announced earlier this week at a Netflix event. Soon after the teaser was released, online criticism erupted, with many argui
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AP Dhillon Unveils New Song on Kapil Sharma’s Show

From the quiet lanes of Gurdaspur, Punjab, to packed arenas across the world, Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s journey has been nothing short of a cultural takeover, and now, Bollywood is dancing to his beat. The global Punjabi hitmaker storms Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show with swagger, charm, and the first-ever performance of his brand-new track Thinking of You, proving that his rise is far from over. What makes the moment special isn’t just the music, but the vibe. AP, who once moved to Canada chasing dreams bigger than borders, now stands centre stage on one of India’s biggest