Category Archives: historical

Series Review : Rocket Boys (2022)

Posted on March 3, 2023 by amodini

Rating: 4/5 . Engrossing series about Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai’s contribution to India’s technological growth! Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Mission Majnu (2023)

Posted on February 3, 2023 by amodini

Rating : 1.5/5 . Mission Majnu is yawn-inducing! Continue reading →

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Best Series of 2022

Posted on January 13, 2023 by amodini

The Top 10 Indian television series of 2020! Continue reading →

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Best TV Shows of 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by amodini

This was the year of watching stuff at home, and these 10 shows made it to the binge-worthy list. In descending order, they are: : 10. Masaba Masaba (Netflix) Featuring Masaba, mom Neena Gupta and a healthy dose of pop-psychology, … Continue reading →

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What To Watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime – Edition #33

Posted on December 1, 2019 by amodini

-Unbelievable (Netflix, Series) The series is based on the true life story of Marie Adler, a young woman who’s moved from foster home to foster home. She’s finally starting to find friends and some confidence as she settles into a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Bharat

Posted on June 22, 2019 by amodini

Rating : 2/5 Genre : Drama Year : 2019 Running time : 2 hours 35 minutes Director : Abbas ali Zafar Cast : Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover, Disha Patani, Tabu, Jackie Shroff, Sonali Kulkarni Kid rating : G … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Kalank (releases 17th April 2019)

Posted on April 13, 2019 by amodini

Kalank is a set during the partition era and is replete with beautiful women and sets to gladden a Bhansali’s heart. It is directed by Abhishek Varman who also directed the entertaining “2 States”. The trailer looks interesting and although … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Kesari (releases 21st March 2019)

Posted on March 16, 2019 by amodini

Kesari is a historical movie about the battle of Saragarhi (1897). It stars Akshay Kumar, Parineeti and per IMDB Bhagyashree (of Maine Pyar Kiya fame)!! I haven’t see any of director Anurag Singh’s previous work, so am crossing my fingers … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Manikarnika (releases 25th January, 2019)

Posted on January 16, 2019 by amodini

Kangana Ranaut plays Manikarnika, Queen of Jhansi, and I cannot think of a better lead for this role. She looks magnificent! I hope the film is as good!

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Movie Preview : Thugs of Hindostan (releases November 8th, 2018)

Posted on October 26, 2018 by amodini

This reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean, and Aamir here reminds me of Johnny Depp, what with the kohl-laden eyes and all. It seems a bit much and I’m afraid that after all this hype, Thugs of Hindostan might … Continue reading →

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