This is a re-review since the one I made a long, long time ago was not good, and honestly I did not analyse or give the film its due. I do love how re-reviewing these films gives me the excuse to watch them once more, but with a sharper eye. Spoilers for the film below! … Continue reading Chandni (1989) – Red Roses, Monsoon Rains, and Goddess Sridevi
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Ghar (1978) – What is a Home When the Heart Breaks?
Once more a little known film, but it is a good one, even if the subject matter is one about a gang rape happening to a woman, as well as its aftermath. However, the attack is never shown on screen, so there is that barrier in case you want to watch this film. Spoilers for … Continue reading Ghar (1978) – What is a Home When the Heart Breaks?
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) – The Textbook Example of Traditional Family Values
This is a re-review of this film, since the one I made long ago was not a good one, and wanted to look at the film with new eyes as well. So, here is this new review of the film, of which I have a lot more to talk about now that I’ve seen the … Continue reading Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) – The Textbook Example of Traditional Family Values
Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) – Love vs Duty in Rural Uttar Pradesh
Adaptations are a funny thing, especially when talking about a book to film or a film from another language to a different one. However, this film has the pride of being a hit in its time even though it was drastically changed from the novel it was adapting, and later on another remake of the … Continue reading Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) – Love vs Duty in Rural Uttar Pradesh
Tere Ishk Mein (2025) – Fire, Water, and Self Destruction
Apologies for taking so long to get to this film, I just needed some time for the conversations around Twitter to cool down about it, then I was sick, and also have a life apart from this blog, hence the long wait for those who have wanted this review from me. I just needed to … Continue reading Tere Ishk Mein (2025) – Fire, Water, and Self Destruction
Woh Saat Din (1983) – Tragedy Played As Tradition
There are two films which come to mind when watching this film now; Atrangi Re (2021) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) which clearly take inspiration from this film, while also changing things along the way. However, this film is a Hindi remake of a Tamil film named Andha 7 Naatkal (1981), a film … Continue reading Woh Saat Din (1983) – Tragedy Played As Tradition
Saathiya (2002) – After Happily Ever After Comes Reality
And now for the Hindi remake of Alai Payuthey (2000) (My review in the link)! Apologies that it took me so long to get this out, I was sick, but now back to good health. It also means it has been a while since I have seen the original Tamil film, so thoughts will most … Continue reading Saathiya (2002) – After Happily Ever After Comes Reality
Silsila (1981) – Affairs of the Heart in Real and Reel Life
There were many times in the past when I tried to watch this film, but could not, and stopped right at the beginning. Now that it is available on Netflix it is so much easier to watch, and I am so glad YRF made the decision to put most of their films there, since it … Continue reading Silsila (1981) – Affairs of the Heart in Real and Reel Life
Padmaavat (2018) – Fascist Aesthetics of a Fantastical Fiction Made into Hindutva History
This is a film which I have put off reviewing for a long time, because I knew what I would say. But now this film is on Netflix, making it once more having a wider audience. All I will say is that this is more of an analytical essay with sources cited at the end, … Continue reading Padmaavat (2018) – Fascist Aesthetics of a Fantastical Fiction Made into Hindutva History
1942: A Love Story (1994) – The Revolution of Love Against Oppression
This is a re-review since I feel like I did not do a good job of doing it when I first posted a review of this film. Now with more maturity and more analysis skills. I also just wanted to rewatch this film once more. Spoilers for the film below! A man is to be … Continue reading 1942: A Love Story (1994) – The Revolution of Love Against Oppression
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