I think I had tried to watch this film before, but couldn't complete it. So now, watching it again the whole way through, I found myself enjoying what I saw. Synopsis: On a rainy night in Mumbai, Aman Kapoor, an investment banker, meets the street-smart but cheerful sex worker named Chameli. The two bond as … Continue reading Chameli (2004) – A Night in the Life of a Sex Worker
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Gumnaam (1965) – A Masala Thriller With Fun Songs
Venturing again into the 1960s with this classic film! Synopsis: A man named Khanna arranged the murder of Seth Sohanlal and who makes three mysterious phone calls after the event after paying off the driver who hit the drunk man. Khanna then calls Seth Sohanlal's niece Asha who screams from shock and then a mysterious … Continue reading Gumnaam (1965) – A Masala Thriller With Fun Songs
Aarzoo (1999) – Sangam With Assassinations
This is one of those films that has to be seen at least once. It is by no means perfect, but it has a good heart, even though it ends up being a wild ride with twists and turns to an ordinary love triangle we have definitely all seen before. Synopsis: Pooja is the daughter … Continue reading Aarzoo (1999) – Sangam With Assassinations
Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) – Please All, Offend None, Centrist Filmmaking
So this is a long review/analysis that borders more on the analysis part. It is a bit long, I had a lot to say, and after watching the film a couple of times I finally landed on my thoughts on it. Years later after the film came to OTT but better late than never! Synopsis: … Continue reading Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) – Please All, Offend None, Centrist Filmmaking
Nadaaniyan (2025) – An Undercooked Romance Inside a Pro-Divorce Story
Hoy boy, the film which had no expectations, delivering on some, while definitely going to be Meme fodder for the internet for the foreseeable future. Synopsis: In an elite South Delhi high school Pia Jiasingh has just told to her two friends Rhea and Sahira that she has a boyfriend. The only thing is, it … Continue reading Nadaaniyan (2025) – An Undercooked Romance Inside a Pro-Divorce Story
Atrangi Re (2021) – Loving Someone With a Rainbow of Problems
This is a re-review of a film I have seen before, but with new maturity and analysing skills. The first review I made was not a good one and too short. I don't think I gave my full talent or thought about it, so rectifying it now with this review/analysis of the film. Synopsis: S. … Continue reading Atrangi Re (2021) – Loving Someone With a Rainbow of Problems
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) – Local or Designer Love
This is a re-review of the one I did a long time ago, which is not good nor was there a lot of effort put into in. So, here is this new one in order to make up for it, and just being an excuse to watch these films again with a more mature analytical … Continue reading Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) – Local or Designer Love
Dil Bechara (2020) – An Imperfect Swan Song
Sometimes time is all you have, and that is the case with this film. I finally saw it, after putting it off for many years because of obvious reasons. Well, time has passed, and this felt like the best time to review/analyse this film because the worst has passed, the wound has healed, and it … Continue reading Dil Bechara (2020) – An Imperfect Swan Song
Tumbbad (2018) – As Good as Gold
Now this is a re-review, mainly because I have grown, and the way I comment on movies has changed with age. So, I deleted the first review of this film; mainly because it was not good and too short, and this is the new one. I will also be doing this to some other former … Continue reading Tumbbad (2018) – As Good as Gold
Duvidha (1973) – Of Ghostly Veiled Desires
I think I saw this a long, long time ago on Mubi, but now I am watching this film again. Synopsis: Based on a Rajasthani folk-tale, Duvidha is the story of a merchant’s son who returns home with his new bride, but is sent back to look after his family business. A ghost falls in … Continue reading Duvidha (1973) – Of Ghostly Veiled Desires
The Little Corner 