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For quality films & films with substance the name was enough. Along with Sukhtankar she wrote & directed 17 films. In 1995, with Doghi she was awarded ten awards in different categories. It was a simple story about two sisters which brought the issue of money, deprivation & a lot more. Without being preachy itContinue reading “Sumitra Bhave”

Released on 16 April 2021 it explores four short stories that are hatke. It has a powerful star cast & the stories keep you glued. It is produced by Karan Johar. ‘Majnu’ stars Fatima Sana Sheikh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Armaan Ralhan & others. It is about the forced marriage between Bablu & Lipakshi. With the entryContinue reading “Ajeeb Daastaans”

A 2019 South Korean drama with Ha Ji-won in the lead. After the marathon series, ‘Empress Ki’ I am watching her after a long time. She is the same. The series could have been named ‘Cha-young’ or Dr Kang, The Hospital or Hospice but chocolate. He likes chocolate so the title. Into the 5th episodeContinue reading “Chocolate”

It literally means to win & win he does. Our attention! For the violence & the guns & the gore I wasn’t looking forward to it. But into the 5-6 th episode & the story grows on you. Her father the upright, poor lawyer is killed & now the real struggle starts. Babel Pharma isContinue reading “Vincenzo”

In Haryana the youngest Sarpanch has been fighting for the rights of women. He became the youngest sarpanch in 2010 in Bibipur ( Note the name of the place, so apt ). His daughter was born in 2012. The nurse wouldn’t accept money because a daughter had been born which set into action so manyContinue reading “For Her…”

A 2019 Marathi Thriller directed by Saurabh Sinha. The film stars Smita Tambe,Milind Shirole, Swetambari Gutte with others. The film’s name with all of them with an “S” must be a coincidence. With the tag line of ‘Hunt for closure’ it does end perfectly. The poster wasn’t very encouraging & I feared that the nightContinue reading “Saavat”

A 2001 film written & directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film stars Priyanshu Chatterjee, Sandali Sinha, Himanshu Malik & others. Sandali Sinha is remembered for her role. She is the fresh & youthful face here with her role having the right amount of pathos. She looks that lovely, hurt & adoring bride who has lostContinue reading “Tum Bin”

When the old man got lost in the aquarium on his wedding anniversary, it was a hint to things to come later. Chae rok gets more & more attached to him. Mr Ki asks him to let go of the competition but he is adamant. The old man convinces him by citing his own example.Continue reading “Navillera”

It finished with some regrets. The first 40 episodes are proper. Then the story seemed to huff & stretch. It wasn’t necessary to have the three pairs in the family way. We expected more of the lead pair. Uee struggles all her life. I have yet to see her in a easy & comfy role.Continue reading “My only One”

Around the 50th episode & Mr Kang is preparing to donate his liver to his son-in-law, Go-rae. He is being kind to the son-in-law of his dear friend. The entire dynamics changes. The next scene also shows Dae-ryuk inquiring about the case 30 years old! He will clear the name of his father-in-law. But itContinue reading “My Only One”