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Not even Aamir-Amitabh could save Thugs of Hindostan from sinking in deep waters of hollowness
Certainly, there is no substitute for a strong script and that is where the overall film falls pointless and listless.
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With the King of Bollywood in an avatar never seen before, Zero has the potential to become a hero
A visual spectacle not only in terms of the star cast but also due to the captivating grandeur of the film.
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Saif Ali Khan’s Baazaar may not be extraordinary but it surely is different
Well-etched characterisation, a riveting narrative, whistle-worthy dialogues and stellar performance by Saif Ali Khan
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The wobbly ride and chaotic landing of Helicopter Eela
It crosses the boundaries of plausibility, whirring in melodrama and succumbing to the typical Bollywood romanticism.
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When your morally-guided hero and sanskari babuji turn out to be predators in disguise
With hard-hitting, morally guided performances on-screen, they proved to us that they are just that – good...
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Sui Dhaaga’s simplicity makes it monotonous, but the same simplicity also makes it utterly beautiful
Sewn with elements of comedy, emotional trappings and loving warmth to make a finely tailored cinematic experience.
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Is Bollywood’s ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ really a copy of Lollywood’s ‘Actor in Law’?
Both Shahid and Mustafa fight the system as lawyers in the courtroom, particularly regarding the electricity crisis.
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Inspiring and endearing, Fanney Khan fights body-shaming with a father’s love
Despite its irrationality it abounds as a typical Bollywood escapist film delivering emotionally intense & fun moments
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You will love Dhadak, as long as you don’t compare it to Sairat
Comparisons between the two are inevitable, and when compared to Sairat, Dhadak is undeniably synthetic and sporadic
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Sorry Karan Johar, but Dhadak lacks the rawness and simplicity of Sairat
Sairat underlined the ruthless reality of caste atrocities but Dhadak is a glamorised version of Romeo & Juliet saga