Trans. Kaalidhar is missing. It is an Indian Hindi language drama film.Written & directed by Madhumita. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub & Daivik Bhagela. It is the Hindi remake of Madhumita ‘s 2019 Tamil Film K D. The story follows Kaalidhar, a middle aged man, experiencing memory loss is left in the Kumbh melaContinue reading “Kaalidhar Laapata (2025)”
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Aamhi Doghi (2018)
Trans. The both of us. It is an Indian Marathi language feminist drama. Starring Mukta Barve, Priya Bapat. Directed by Pratima Joshi. Produced by Puja Chhabria. It is an adaptation of the short story ‘Paus Ala Motha’ by the late author Gauri Deshpande. Rated at 7.7 I would not call it a ‘feminist’ film. ItContinue reading “Aamhi Doghi (2018)”
A Turtleneck kind of girl
Shalini Langer writes in her article. Diane Keaton ‘s character described herself in her favorite movie, Something ‘s Gotta Give’. Fitting for her. The 79 year old actor died last Sunday morning. A woman who never gave in to any Hollywood norms. Sporting men ‘s suits , waistcoats & bowler hats on the red carpet.Continue reading “A Turtleneck kind of girl”
Fussclass Dabhade (2025)
It is an Indian Marathi language family drama film.Written & directed by Hemant Dhome. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Aanand L. Rai, Kshitee Jog. Starring Amey Wagh, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitee Jog with Nivedita Saraf, Harish Dudhade, Usha Nadkarni& Rajan Bhise. The story follows three siblings, exploring their humorous & emotional bond. Rated at 7.3.Continue reading “Fussclass Dabhade (2025)”
My Troublesome Star
The drama ends well. The final scene with the press conference of the star is exactly like ‘Notting Hill’! The lead pair is good. Not copied. They needed a better end, or a different scenario! The viewership was never more than 4.24%. The drama lacked the zing. The basic question is why waste 25 yearsContinue reading “My Troublesome Star”
The Trial (Italian TV series)
Finally finished watching it. The last episode has all the answers. Our dynamic protagonist has a husband, Giovanni, presently. She has a daughter , Angellica, when she was 18. Stefano Lanzoni still loves her & wishes she would come back. The final scene has her thinking about her future, pregnant again! Only now she isContinue reading “The Trial (Italian TV series)”
The Trial (Italian TV series )
Italian : II processo. It is an Italian 2019 TV mini-series, composed of 8 episodes. Created by Alessandro Fabbri with Laura Colella& Enrico Audenino. Directed by Stefano Lodovichi. Starring Vittoria Puccini, Francesco Scianna, Camilla Filippi. It aired in Italy in Nov. 2019 & released on Netflix on 10 April 2020. A successful prosecutor Elena Guerra,Continue reading “The Trial (Italian TV series )”
The Client (1994)
It is an American legal thriller film. Directed by Joel Schumacher. Screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, Robert Getchell. Starring Susan Sarandon, Brad Renfro, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary Louise Parker. It is based on ‘The Client’ by John Grisham. Released on 20 July 1994. It received positive reviews from the critics. Made on a budget of $45Continue reading “The Client (1994)”
Sandhya
(nee Vijaya Deshmukh) was an Indian actress. Known for her various appearances in Hindi & Marathi language films directed by her husband V Shantaram. Born in Kochi, 22 September 1932 died in Mumbai on 4 October 2025. at the age of 93. Her elder sister Vatsala Deshmukh born in 1930, died on 12 march 2022Continue reading “Sandhya”
Genie, Make aWish (2025)
It is a South Korean fantasy rom com. A Netflix original series. Written by Kim Eun sook. Directed by Ahn Gil-ho. Starring Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy, Ahn Eun-jin, Noh Sang hyun, Ko Kyu-pil, Lee Joo-young. A genie, Iblis awakens from a long sleep of thousands of years. He hasn ‘t granted a wish in ages.Continue reading “Genie, Make aWish (2025)”