Malayalam web series see a boom with young directors making a mark with leading stars in cinema

Malayalam web series see a boom with young directors making a mark with leading stars in cinema

The success of Kerala Crime Files, the first Malayalam web series on Disney+Hotstar, has opened the floodgates to a plethora of web series in the language. Comedies, thrillers, social dramas, romance, dramedies and more are slated for streaming. The entertainment industry in Malayalam is seeing a boom in the format with several young directors making […]

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Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway movie review: Rani Mukerji excels as a flawed but feisty mother in this clash of cultures

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway movie review: Rani Mukerji excels as a flawed but feisty mother in this clash of cultures

Rani Mukerji from ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ | Photo Credit: Zee Studios A real story told with mainstream tools and imbued with melodramatic tropes,  Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway starts with a stutter but gradually finds its way. The agonising experience of Sagarika Chakraborty whose children were taken away by Norwegian Child Welfare Services in 2011 on grounds of improper […]

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Neena Gupta: ‘I observe people all the time’

Neena Gupta: ‘I observe people all the time’

Manju Mishra’s wobbly walk makes it evident that her knees are aching. Her steely determination, however, prevents her from buckling under pressure, financial or emotional. Manju’s ups and downs are effortlessly brought to life by actor Neena Gupta in directors Jaspal Singh Sandhu’s and Rajeev Barnwal’s Vadh, a thriller streaming on Netflix. Anupam Kher and […]

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Masaba Gupta, Satyadeep Mishra get married; pictures from the ceremony go viral

Masaba Gupta, Satyadeep Mishra get married; pictures from the ceremony go viral

(left to right): Satyadeep’s mother Nalinimisra Tyabji, Satyadeep’s sister Chinmaya Misra, Satyadeep Mishra, Masaba Gupta, Masaba’s father Sir Vivian Richards, Masaba’s mother Neena Gupta, and Neena’s husband Vivek Mehra | Photo Credit: @neena_gupta/Instagram Fashion designer Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Mishra have tied the knot, the couple announced on Friday. The fashion designer-actor shared the […]

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‘Uunchai’ movie review: Amitabh Bachchan’s Everest climb is a familiar yet enriching experience

‘Uunchai’ movie review: Amitabh Bachchan’s Everest climb is a familiar yet enriching experience

Director Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Uunchai’ tells a well-written, emotional story unhurriedly with relatable moments, making one chuckle and cry in equal parts Director Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Uunchai’ tells a well-written, emotional story unhurriedly with relatable moments, making one chuckle and cry in equal parts An emotional roller-coaster that makes you chuckle and cry, Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai takes […]

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‘Goodbye’ movie review: Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna in a more preachy than poignant film

‘Goodbye’ movie review: Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna in a more preachy than poignant film

Amitabh Bachchan can’t salvage this average study on grief and bereavement, marred by shallow characterisation and treatment Amitabh Bachchan can’t salvage this average study on grief and bereavement, marred by shallow characterisation and treatment Pandemic made us realise the fickle nature of life, and stories that explore the ache and anguish that comes from the […]

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‘Goodbye’ trailer: Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna in a heartfelt drama on life and death

‘Goodbye’ trailer: Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna in a heartfelt drama on life and death

Written and directed by Vikas Bahl, the film is slated to hit screens on October 7 Written and directed by Vikas Bahl, the film is slated to hit screens on October 7 The trailer of Goodbye, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, and Rashmika Mandanna, was released by the makers on Tuesday. In less than 24 […]

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