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That our country has been traditionally tough for women is no secret. Indrani Mukerjea’s detailed chronicles on her life and the events that shook the nation is beautifully written, meticulously crafted and a riveting tale told by a woman who clearly lived ahead of her times. Should the events that took place in the 80s and 90s and set the course for her tragic life happened today, it would probably read differently. But it was when it was, since it is a true account from the author’s eyes. A mind blowing account that takes the reader to the time and places that Indrani vividly details. The men in her life and the women and children that surround them are detailed to the point that you can nearly touch and feel them, their emotions, cruel, thoughtful and practical as the case might be. Each and every chapter touches you deep and makes you feel like a helpless bystander watching fate deliver cruel blows to a woman that stands ‘unbroken’ and resolute. Indrani Mukerjea has written an absolute masterpiece, and while the reader might feel that one who is so masterful could probably also carry out a master crime (A discussion I would not be dragged into), the character of Indrani in the book stands tall, and apart from all the others. A must read for every adult, and also young would be adults. Indrani, the character makes you cry, feel her anguish and your own helplessness and incapability to somehow change the course on which she is treading. The events unfold rapidly, and her landscape shifts from bad to worse and worse still. My heart went out to the character that is so vividly captured by Indrani, the writer/author of this classic. Even if she committed a crime, she should be forgiven, for the book atones for everything that might have happened. What a woman, and what a book!!!

Just a repeat of old boring Bollywood ‘boremance’. Calling it good old Bollywood romance is a stretch, to say the least. Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan, or even Shah Rukh Khan demonstrate more emotions in one powerful scene than current actors in a whole movie. Overacting is everywhere. Great, grand production by the Karan Johar is the only face saving. He is a great director trying to make great movies with poor actors.

True life stories about celebrities are a Kardashian tradition. When it concerns the best known royal family in the world, it takes a more interesting turn. Unfortunately, Spare is just that. ‘Spare’. A story of a Prince who is ‘born unfortunate’. Second born, and that, in royal tradition usually means ‘slim chance’ of being the crown Prince. And that is the exactly what the story is about. And probably also explains why the Prince gave up on his ambitions and the royalty altogether. The royal family has a tradition of long life, and there is only a ‘spar(s)e’ possibility of the young prince becoming a king. And so it goes. One also gets the feel that the idea of this story is sadly driven by his wife. Prince Harry was always the good looking brat, but seldom seen as the smart one, what with his night forays and being a trouble seeker. His convoluted talk about killing people like a video game is dark, and lacks any emotion. I think the only parts where you feel something is the squabble between the brothers (Only one side of the story) and the incidents post death of Diana. The love affair is dead on arrival. Could be the reason why the book is written in the first place. Back seat driving by a disappointed wife of what could have been. Yes, a lot of washing of dirty linen in public. Sad state of affairs. ‘Spare’ me next time.

Well, I have a lot of respect for ex Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and must say the reflection of Manmohan Singh you see is unfortunately not what one would like, despite the fact that he might have been a 'Yes Madam' man. Clearly a propaganda film, but if you have already made up your mind of where you are gonna cast your vote, it might be worth a watch, for a few laughs at the expense of a man who stood by his party, and was more or a trustee than a prime minister. Depending upon where you stand come the legroom, maybe it's worth a watch. Otherwise, the trailer is good enough, and that's really all there is to it.

Looked forward to a movie that could push SRK back to the highs of the first decade of the century. But it is simply not coming. Yes, the super star has a right to walk the path no one walks, and experiment as well. But it would be much better if such a great and convincing actor could take up more believable roles. The story of Buaa (I think it comes from Bona/short) Singh is simply not believable. A man of such stature faces ridicule and problems and everyday is a fight to survive. I have seen short statured geniuses being overlooked in favour of taller, even if dumber colleagues when it comes to life, Love and career. It could have been much better it was a struggle for survival against all odds. The dressing up of a short man, with all SRK personality, confidence and stature is actually the only think 'short' in this film. Probably because the story was written by people who cannot imagine themselves being 4'2". I would say it deserves nothing. I am a die hard SRK fan, so went to see it. Of course, he has delivered to the script and more, which is usual. But really, the script has fallen 'short'.