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Category archives: Entertainment

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Shyam Benegal’s mesmeric Mandi chronicles life through a woman running a brothel house in the crammed backstreets of Hyderabad. As is the nature of a marketplace, the establishment is marked by rumpus and range but Benegal views the matriarch’s lifestyle and choices with endless fascination and empathy. She may not always deserve our pity but neither do society’s self-appointed moral police attacking her lack of propriety when they ought to […]

 
 
 

Half Girlfriend trailer: Arjun Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor journey to different cities in search of love

After the success of 2 States and 3 Idiots, the new film adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s book Half Girlfriend is set to hit the screens on 19 May. Starring Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor in the lead roles, Mohit Suri is the one helming the film. The book is the love story between Madhav Jha and Riya Somani. Riya Somani, played by Shraddha Kapoor, is a Delhi girl who comes […]

 
 
 

Watch the first Thor Ragnarok trailer: A friend from work shows up (it’s the Hulk!)

The first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok, the third solo film featuring the God of Thunder is out, and you’re going to have to buckle up for this one. Set to the classic (and presumably very expensive) tunes of Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song, the trailer boasts of stunning visuals, teases new (and old) characters and ends on a note that will leave fans cheering. The colourful new world dreamt up by […]

 
 
 

Kaatru Veliyidai movie review: Mani Ratnam's film is fascinating with real characters

Each time Mani Ratnam comes up with something unique, it’s a celebration for cinephiles across the state of Tamil Nadu. The euphoria is so much that the entire industry wants Mani Ratnam to emerge as a winner. Set against the backdrop of the Kargil war, Kaatru Veliyidai is an emotional love story between fighter pilot Varun (Karthi) and doctor Leela Abraham (Aditi Rao Hydari). While being held captive, Varun reminisces […]

 
 
 

Hindi Medium trailer: Irrfan Khan is waging a war, against English

Irrfan Khan never fails to surprise you. After a string of superlative performances in recent times, the Bollywood actor revealed the first trailer of his next big surprise: Hindi Medium, a Saket Choudhary-directed film which also stars Pakistani actor Saba Qamar. Hindi Medium shows Irrfan and Saba as a young couple struggling to get the perfect education for their daughter. Saket co-wrote Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Asoka (2001) and has also […]

 
 
 

Noor song Gulabi Retro Mix: Sonu Nigam gives the iconic track a Mohammed Rafi twist. Watch video

Sonu Nigam has remained an inspiration for hundreds of singers. But what has inspired Sonu Nigam is none other than the legend himself – Mohammed Rafi. It isn’t unknown that Sonu began his career by doing cover songs of Rafi and aping his style, until he acquired his own way. Now, after years, Sonu has gone back to his basics. He has crooned the “Gulabi Retro Mix” for the upcoming […]

 
 
 

Meri Pyaari Bindu' trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana, Parineeti Chopra's film looks like a melodious love ride

Bollywood stars Ayushman Khurana and Parineeti Chopra’s upcoming film ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’ not only attracting the cinema lover but also enticing the old-school music admirers with its melodious glimpses. Recently, the chapter one of its trailer was released online and it is adorable enough to melt your heart. Here, Ayushmann’s on-screen character can be seen narrating how he met Bindu, who is portrayed by Parineeti. And, trust us, it is all […]

 
 
 

MOM teaser: Sridevi’s film impresses audience in Pakistan, and there is a reason. Watch video

MOM motion poster had a monologue of Nawazuddin Siddiqui telling us how a mother’s love is selfless and doesn’t change with time. If that had left you intrigued, then you must watch the film’s teaser, which we can bet will leave your curiosity soaring, seeking answers to so many questions. Ever since MOM’s teaser has released, it has received over 1.2 million views and 10,499 likes on YouTube in 24 hours. […]

 
 
 

The It trailer is most-watched trailer ever, racing ahead of Fate of the Furious

The first trailer for the hotly-anticipated horror film It broke the record for the most-watched movie trailer ever in the first 24 hours of release. The trailer, released on Wednesday garnered 197 million views across all platforms, reports Collider.com. This is a significant jump from the previous record-holder, the first Fate of the Furious trailer, which scored 139 million views in its first 24 hours of release. When extended to […]

Poorna movie review: An inspiring tale of a braveheart

How far will one go to achieve what they want in life? Self discovery is the primary subject of the film Poorna. Rahul Bose who last directed ‘Everybody Says I’m Fine!’ in 2001,  has come up with a true story which is not a bit less than a magical cinematic experience. Poorna (Aditi Inamdar) lives a miserable life in a small village of Telangana. She dreams to educate herself and […]