I watched the much talked about multi-starrer, Pathan on first day, last show. Though at the outset, let me tell you, I’m not an SRK fan so my review is unbiased & authentic. In one word the movie was ENTERTAINING and my reason for watching a movie is entertainment only, like many others I know.Some… Read More Pathan – love it or hate it but you can’t ignore it!
I’m a huge fan of “Sex & the city” (SATC). But even my love for the show couldn’t save this sequel. “And just like that” features 3 of the main characters, Carrie, Miranda & Charlotte. What’s a show without the fun Samantha? I watched it for old time’s sake. For my love for the show, the deep… Read More Sex & the city reboot, “And just like that” got it all wrong!
I watched the latest Bollywood release, Brahmastra. Throughout the movie, we were intrigued by the back story and what’s going to happen next. It’s a very interesting plot bringing in our rich ancient mythology set against the back drop of the 21st century. It is a current love story tied to ancient forces. A movie… Read More Brahmastra – review & what to expect in the sequel!
I love Bollywood (so much for originality?). Bollywood, a portmanteau of “Hollywood” and “Bombay” (now called Mumbai), is home to the Hindi film industry. It regularly churns out hundreds of movies every year spanning drama, action, comedy, thrillers and any genre you can think of. While films are a medium to escape reality, many of… Read More Bollywood – we can love it or hate it, but we just can’t ignore it!
I recently binged watched ‘4 more shots please’. I will admit I wasn’t a fan of season 1. While I loved the concept in general, I thought they could do better in terms of the story. I heard mixed reviews of season 2 but was intrigued enough to see it for myself and decide. It didn’t disappoint!… Read More Have you watched “4 more shots please?”
The recently released movie, Thappad (Slap) deserves a review. It is hard hitting and earnest. Spoiler alert! This blog may contain a few details. The movie is set up in Delhi in today’s world and centers around Amrita (Taapsee Pannu). She is from a middle-class family married into a rich business family. Her life in… Read More Thappad – Stop. No more! (Movie Review)
It’s 15 years since the series ended and reruns of the show continue to be popular. I thought my husband and I were exceptions but the number of people I know who still catch episodes of this sitcom amidst all their remaining Netflix / Amazon prime / Hotstar streaming is just astonishing. I come across… Read More What I learnt from F.R.I.E.N.D.S
There are days when I feel overwhelmed and nothing seems to be going right. I often turn to my mother and find that her solutions work. My husband too chips in and it is indeed true that it takes a village to raise a child. I also draw some lessons from reel life. Here are… Read More Movies that every mom should watch
Republic Day is synonymous with the parade full of bright colours, pageantry, defense uniforms, tanks and missiles rolling along the ground and fighter jets surging through the sky, It always sends a feeling of pride through me as I watch how far our nation has come. How did I develop love for my country and… Read More Movies to watch with kids this Republic Day
I am a movie buff and Bollywood holds a special place in my heart. Despite criticism, that Hindi movies are over the top or divorced from reality, here are a few life lessons I learnt from them. 1. Seize the moment – Life is too short and one never knows whether what is there today… Read More Life Lessons that Bollywood taught me #MyFriendAlexa