The other day, my cousin and I were planning to go for a movie. My cousin, Shambhu, is a ‘Madrasi’ – he’s doing his medicine at a Chennai Medical College and was back home on vacation. He asked me about the latest flicks running in the local theatres. I recommended ‘Cocktail’. I’d seen the movie… Continue reading Is the Malayalam Film Industry Dead, yet?
Category: Movies
Anwar – Review: Prithviraj Shines in a Disappointing Movie.
Prithviraj has indeed come a long way. From ‘Stop Violence’-obscurity to ‘Ravanan’ celebritydom, he has seen it all, and risen up like a phoenix. Fans of the actor who is widely touted as the ‘next big thing’, have been eagerly awaiting his latest flick Anwar. Coming from master-filmmaker Amal Neerad of ‘Big B’ fame, the… Continue reading Anwar – Review: Prithviraj Shines in a Disappointing Movie.
KBC4: Amitabh Bachchan’s Birthday Gift
Amitabh Bachchan personifies versatility. Only few people have donned the roles of an actor, producer, TV Show Host, Playback singer, and even a politician – and that too with smashing success and elan. His booming voice – once rejected by All India Radio, has reached iconic proportions. The true celebrity of our country, Mr. Bachchan… Continue reading KBC4: Amitabh Bachchan’s Birthday Gift
Dabangg: A Review
“Mote wale is taraf, Patle vale us taraf, Aur jo fit hain wo mere peeche.” Inspector Chulbul Pandey (Salman Khan) makes himself clear. His cops do as instructed. Pandey turns, only to find himself forlorn in a village ‘gully’. “Kya ho gaya hai police force ko,” he bolts in pursuit of the elusive dacoit. The… Continue reading Dabangg: A Review