After watching at least 100s of Korean dramas, I watched ‘Hidden Love’ a Chinese drama which set a new trend. Japanese Anime & a few Chinese dramas were my past experience. ‘Hidden Love’ 2023 drama is soft, serene & soothing. Most of the costume dramas I had watched had good stories but the settings aContinue reading “The Chinese Drama”
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Wang Xing Yue
Born Wang Tao is a Chinese actor. He rose to fame for his role in the costume drama ‘The Double’ 2024. In 2024, he was cast as Meng Xiaodong in the web series ‘Amidst a Snowstorm of Love’ . A Bei snooker player & Yin Guo’s older cousin with cold personality. Once the world snookerContinue reading “Wang Xing Yue”
Exterritorial (2025)
It is a German action film. Written & Directed by Christian Zubert. Starring Jeanne Goursaud, Dougray Scott, Lera Abova. When a soldier ‘s son vanishes at the US consulate, she illegally remains on the premises to search for him. Unknowingly entangling herself in a dangerous conspiracy. Rated at 5.8/10. Country of origin : Germany. FilmingContinue reading “Exterritorial (2025)”
Love & Longing in Bombay
Suanshu Khurana brings us a beautiful article in The Indian Express. He comments on Mani Ratnam’s ‘Bombay’ released in 1995. I remember watching this film in theatre. Pin drop silence as the first frames roll & then the young man waiting at the fort for this young girl. He isn’t sure if she will comeContinue reading “Love & Longing in Bombay”
The Princess Royal (2024)
Also known as ‘The Grand Princess’, Zhang Gong Zhu, Du Hua Nian. It is a Chinese period drama. It is adapted from the web novel ” The Grand Princess” by Mo Shu Bai. Screen writer Rao Jun. Director Go Yik Chun. Starring Zhao Jin Mai, Zhang Ling He, Chen He Yi with others. Li RongContinue reading “The Princess Royal (2024)”
The Double (2024)
It is a Chinese TV series. It is based on the novel ‘Marriage of Di Daughter’ by Quin Shan Cha Ke. Written by Ren Yanan, Yang Zhou, Ma Shige. Directed by Lv Hao Ji Ji, Bai Yunmo, Ma Shige. It stars Wu Jinyan, Wang Xingyue with others. Xue Li , the daughter of Magistrate XueContinue reading “The Double (2024)”
Jewel Thief : The Heist begins (2025)
It is an Indian Hindi language heist action thriller film. Directed by Kookie Gulati & Robbie Grewal. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta & Kunal Kapoor. Jewel Thief Rehan Roy travels the world & steals expensive treasures. Hot on his heels is the Indian Secret Service Officer Vikram Patel. Rehan is hidingContinue reading “Jewel Thief : The Heist begins (2025)”
The Rose of Versailles (2025)
‘Berusaiyu no Bara’ It is a Japanese animated romantic film. It is based on the 1972 manga by Riyoko Ikeda. Directed by Ai Yoshimura . Written by Tomoko Konparu. The film stars the voices of Miyuki Sawashiro, Aya Hirano, Toshiyuki Toyonaga & Kazuki Kato. In the late 18th century, four people : Oscar Francois deContinue reading “The Rose of Versailles (2025)”
Vaibhav
It means grandeur, glory, magnificence, wealth or prosperity. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a metaphor of the game getting younger, poster boy of a brave new world of cricket! The Indian Express reports’ even as young men of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age are content scoring hundreds in their neighborhood gullies, the 14 year old smashed a 35Continue reading “Vaibhav”
Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se
Sung by Mohammad Rafi. From the Hindi language film ‘Jagruti’ 1954. Still is as relevant as then. Years ago. The Pahalgam attack once again is nothing but a wake up call. Again the arms are raised & the battle field is close. The soldiers are on alert & the people more so. When everything isContinue reading “Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se”
