Author: Madhuri Prabhu

Yodha movie review: An engaging Sidharth Malhotra, armed with some slick action sequences, makes sure that this hijack thriller does not go down in flames. Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, Disha Patani, Sunny Hinduja, Tanuj Virwani, Kritika Bhardwaj Director: Sagar Ambre, Pushkar Ojha Writers: Sagar Ambre “Iss picture ka hero main hoon,” Arun Katyal (Sidharth Malhotra) proudly declares as he takes his opponent by surprise and gets him on the ground during the final face-off. When we talk about Sidharth Malhotra’s latest release Yodha, the actor indeed turns out to be one who takes the flight to the right path with…

Shaitaan movie review: R Madhavan and Janki Bodiwala brew compelling performances to keep you engaged in Vikas Bahl’s supernatural thriller also starring Ajay Devgn and Jyotika. Cast: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyotika, Janki Bodiwala, Anngad Raaj Director: Vikas Bahl Writers: Krishnadev Yagnik (original screenplay), Aamil Keeyan Khan (adapted screenplay, dialogues) Sensing that the unwelcome guest in his house has some ulterior motive up his sleeve, Kabir (Ajay Devgn) warns him, “I think you should leave.” Hearing this, the stranger (R Madhavan) in a chilling tone, replies, “Aap shayad samjhe nahi, mein nahi jaane wala hoon.” Well, you don’t want him to…

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya movie review: Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon’s romantic comedy suffers from too many glitches despite some sizzling chemistry. Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Dimple Kapadia, Dharmendra, Ashish Verma, Rakesh Bedi, Anubha Fatehpuria, Rajesh Kumar Director: Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah Writers: Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah In one of the scenes in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Aryan (Shahid Kapoor) walks up to Sifra (Kriti Sanon), apologizes to her for his previous rude behaviour and sighs, “Someday, it will make sense.” How we wished we could say the same about this Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon film which ends up…

Merry Christmas (Hindi) movie review: ‘Santa’ Sriram Raghavan delivers a wonderful gift that contains a heady mix of nostalgia, romance and thrill. Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif, Sanjay Kapoor, Tinnu Anand, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kazmi, Radhika Apte (cameo) Director: Sriram Raghavan Writers: Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey “Jab se yeh duniya bani hain na, har koi ek hi pal ki talaash mein hain. Aur woh pal jab aata hain tab samajh mein aata hain ki saikdon saal se chal rahi zindagi isse pal ke liye thhi,” Albert’s friendly neighbour tells him while explaining why he chose the name…

As we inch closer towards the end of 2023, we bring you a list of actors (male) from the world of Hindi television who left a lasting impression in their distinct ways. Genius is the gold in the mine; talent is the miner that works and brings it out. – Marguerite Blessington Love them, hate them but you can’t ignore them! Well, that’s Hindi TV shows in a nutshell for you. They tap into our deep desire for escapism from our daily routines and personal struggles. (Unfortunately) when the content here continues to remain formulaic, and steeped in deep clichés…

With just few days remaining to bid adieu to 2023, we list down 20 of our favourite Hindi songs from this year which left us mighty impressed. Whether you are happy or sad, nothing lights up your mood like Hindi songs! Like Danish author Hans Christian Andersen says, “Where words fail, music speaks.” The year 2023 brought us some amazing soundtracks that also turned up as our plus one; be it when letting our hair down at parties, nursing a broken heart or as a quick shot of energy on a drab day. Time to hit the play button as…

Mohit Malik, in an exclusive tête-à-tête with Cutting Shots, takes us through his process as actor and explains why he believes acting and spirituality is a hand-in-glove process. From his love for kids to how he tries to make the most out of television, the actor spills it all and how. “Medium doesn’t matter to me,” Mohit Malik tells me as he squeezes out some time from his choc-o-bloc shooting schedule for his popular daily soap, Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si and settles for a quick chat. His words drip with candour as he talks about his craft and how he always…

In an exclusive conversation with Cutting Shots, actor-producer Aashiesh Sharma reflects upon his journey in showbiz, talks about his absence from television as an actor and even busts a myth about the industry. More than a decade ago, Aashiesh Sharrma first caught everyone’s attention as the rustic Avdesh Singh in Imagine TV’s Gunahon Ka Devta. “It was destiny,” the actor tells me, reminiscing how his robust small screen debut brought him into limelight. What follows next is a series of heartfelt, candid revelations that prove his unwavering love for art and his craft. Excerpts from our exclusive tête-à-tête with the…

Animal movie review: Ranbir Kapoor goes for the big hunt in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘jungle’ and emerges victorious. Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Tripti Dimri Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Writers: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (story), Pranay Reddy Vanga and Suresh Bandaru (screenplay), Saurabh Gupta (dialogues) As a young Ranvijay narrates how he is in awe of his father, a fellow classmate shoots him a question- “How do we measure love?” The young boy replies, “Time.” and goes on to add, “Time batayega mere papa ke liye mera pyaar fail hain, pass hain ya duniya mein sabse first hain.”  …

Sam Bahadur movie review: Vicky Kaushal is a ten on ten but the dull screenplay makes him lose the final battle. Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub Director: Meghana Gulzar Writers: Meghana Gulzar, Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Srivastava There is a scene in Sam Bahadur where Sam (Vicky Kaushal) is seen boasting the morale of his soldiers by quoting a Kabir shabad from Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The lines translate as, “He who fights alone; who fights for the downtrodden, he may get cut into pieces, but he will never leave the battlefield.” In Meghana Gulzar’s…