A Mature Romance Daring to Ask Difficult Questions In Aap Jaisa Koi, director Vivek Soni attempts a rare feat in contemporary Hindi cinema — to craft a romantic dramedy between two adults from wildly different worlds and generations. Starring R. Madhavan as a 42-year-old Sanskrit teacher and Fatima Sana Shaikh as a spirited French instructor … Read more
Aashiqui Vibes, Modern Faces, Same Old Suri Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is not trying to be clever. It’s just trying to feel—deeply, loudly, and sometimes dramatically. And on that front, it delivers. This is a film that wears its broken heart on its sleeve, offers up a playlist of aching melodies, and wraps it in a … Read more
A Thriller That Fights Too Many Battles Kussh S Sinha’s directorial debut, Nikita Roy, walks into the horror-thriller territory with an intriguing setup—a rationalist author investigating her brother’s mysterious death. But instead of staying sharp and focused, the film takes too many detours, becoming a disjointed mix of horror, crime, cult mystery, and psychological drama. … Read more
A Familiar Tale with a Fresh Face Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik throws us back into the bullet-ridden badlands of 80s-90s Allahabad, where power is seized not by ballots but by bullets. Directed by Pulkit, the film tries to capture the grit of North Indian gangster dramas. While the setting and structure feel like a throwback, Rao’s … Read more
Plot & Performances Metro… In Dino (Hindi, 2025), directed by Anurag Basu, is a spiritual successor to Life in a… Metro (2007). Much like its predecessor, this ensemble romantic drama thrives on interconnected stories about modern relationships, told through urban backdrops—Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune. Basu expands his canvas with complexity and chaos, portraying … Read more
A Familiar Tale with a Circular Twist Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi lead Bhool Chuk Maaf, a Hindi-language romantic comedy set in the cultural chaos of Banaras. Directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Maddock Films, the movie tries to infuse a modern love story with philosophical undertones and a dash of magical realism. At … Read more
A Sports Biopic with Heart, But Heavy on Length Maidaan tells the story of Syed Abdul Rahim, the pioneering coach who shaped Indian football in the 1950s and 60s. With Ajay Devgn in the lead role, the film aims high—blending patriotic emotion, underdog grit, and real-life inspiration. While the intent is commendable, the execution doesn’t … Read more
A Light-Hearted Train Ride Into Patriarchy Picture a crowded train filled with newlywed couples, each bride hidden behind a red veil. In the chaos of arrival, a simple mistake—one groom grabbing the wrong bride—sets off a chain of unexpected events. This mix-up becomes the catalyst for Laapataa Ladies, marking Kiran Rao’s compelling return to the … Read more
