Gisele Pelicot is a French woman who was one of 497 people to be named a knight of the Legion of Honour, on 14 July 2025 (Bastille Day). She was covertly drugged & raped by her husband on numerous occasions over a nine year period. He also invited dozens of men, while she was unconscious.Continue reading “Legion of Honour”
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Sholay
As the iconic Hindi film turns 50, we find it has relevance & is unique after so many action films churned out. I had written a blog on ‘Gabbar Singh’ in 2021, but I still have something more to say. A film titled ‘Gabbar is Back’ created curiosity & Akshay Kumar made it a boxContinue reading “Sholay”
Master ‘s Sun
The viewership for the drama is a whooping 21.8% for the 17 th episode. Averaging at 17.2% Nationwide & 18.4 % in Seoul. Watching the fifth episode & how Tae Gong shil helps Mr Joo with the meeting with Ms Wang. Finding who was her grandson waiting for , the milk man ? Gong shilContinue reading “Master ‘s Sun”
My Oxford Year (2025)
It is an American rom com film. Directed by Iain Morris. Written by Allison Burnett & Melissa Osborne. It is inspired by the novel of the same name by Julia Whelan, which was adapted from Burnett ‘s original screenplay. Starring Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott & Catherine Mc Cormack. An ambitious American student travelsContinue reading “My Oxford Year (2025)”
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
It is an American animated musical fantasy film. Directed by Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans. Screenplay by them with the writing team of Danya Jimenez & Hannah Mc Mechan. It is based on a story conceived by Kang. The film stars voices of Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo seop, May Hong, Ji young Yoo, Yunjin Kim,Continue reading “KPop Demon Hunters (2025)”
O Maaeri! ( 2025)
It is an Indian Hindi language short film. Written & directed by Malati Chaahar. Starring Apoorva Arora, Sonali Sachdev, Keshav sadhna, Rushad Rana, Astha Abhay. Released on 8 June 2025. Inspired by true-to- life struggle for love, belonging & healing. The film follows a soul stirring journey of a mother & daughter as they navigateContinue reading “O Maaeri! ( 2025)”
It’s Windy….
Wear a sweater, it’s windy wear a raincoat, it’s rainy; wear something light , it’s sunny We care for the body but what about the soul? Appearances… is that the goal ? Why not bawl, because you are hurt Why only care for the face & the dirt ? The house should be clean TheContinue reading “It’s Windy….”
Love is for the Dogs ( 2025)
It is a Japanese romantic drama. Screenwriter Kaneko Arisa. Director Okamoto Shingo. Starring Kiyohara Kaya, Narita Ryo, Na In Woo. Hanamura Aiko is a skilled lawyer who specializes in divorce cases. She dotes on her recently adopted dog, Sakura, & is enjoying her single life. Shirosaki Kai is the director of a 24 hour animalContinue reading “Love is for the Dogs ( 2025)”
Ashi Hi Jamva Jamvi (2025)
It is an Indian marathi language rom-com drama film. Written & directed by Lokesh Gupte. It stars Ashok Saraf & Vandana Gupte. Along with Omkar Kulkarni, Tanishka Vishe. The story showcases how friendship & love can blossom at any age. Released on 10 April, 2025. Rated at 7.6. It marks debut production venture of RahulContinue reading “Ashi Hi Jamva Jamvi (2025)”
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988)
Trans. This is being Street Smart. It is an Indian Marathi language comedy buddy film. Directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar. Starring an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde, Siddharth ray, Ashwini Bhave, Supriya Pligaonkar, Priya Arun Berde, Nivedita Joshi Saraf, Nayantara. The film follows the core plot from the 1966 Hindi film ‘BiwiContinue reading “Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988)”