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EMERGENCY is easily the darkest chapter in India’s democracy. Though titled EMERGENCY, film is about Indira Gandhi’s biopic. Written and directed by Kangana being a BJP party MP, one expects a biased portrayal of Indira Gandhi, but true only to a certain extent. Compassion and empathy takes over the Indira Gandhi’s character in place of tyranny in second half. Because of too many ups and downs in Indira’s life, film’s narrative doesn’t flow smooth within 2.5 hours format. Casting which is life line of any biopic is excellent starting from Kangana as Indira Gandhi. Watch it to see the missing pages of history in your memory. 3/5

Humorous series dealing with a sinister subject.

Kareena Kapoor as police officer acted with ease and poise in a multi twist movie. Movie was shot in High Wycombe where I spent a year in England. Thriller movie that keeps you guessing till end. Worth watching 4/5

KHUSHI 2023 Feel good movie, (if you don’t feel bad for ticket and popcorn expenses) # First half: good story telling without story # second half: good story, but bad story telling # Highlight: Strong clash between RATIONALIST vs TRADITIONAL PRAVACHANA KARTHA (director ensured both loose) My rating: 2.5/5

JAILER: RAJANIKANTH played a character in line with his age and image. His fans wouldn’t miss his histrionics and magic for his graceful character in JAILER with actors from Multi linguals. Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi and other aging heroes should learn a lesson or two from Rajani’s portrayal.

SYAM SINGH ROY: Movie is a pleasant surprise in midst of today's noicy formula movies. Though based on fantasy, movie proves well produced stories can be impressive. From plagiarizing accusations, movie takes you thru nostalgic social reforms, superstitions and social justice with well blended story. My rating : 4.5/5

Thriller, makes you glued to the movie, till you finish watching. Great screenplay and casting

*SARDAR UDHAM on Amazon Prime* A brilliant potrayal of British suppression of our independence movemenf and story of a little known revolutionary Sardar Udham, who was inspired by Bhagat Singh. Udham settled scores after years of hunting and efforts, with a former British Governer of Punjab who drove Jalianwala Bagh Massacre. The Massacre, the aftermath suffering from the eyes of Sardar Udham was captured so well that  leaves audiance with deep pain, I must say unparallel. Recreation of 1930's especially UK is simply superb. The movie leaves a question mark as to why millions of Indians sacrificed their lives fighting FOR British in two world Wars. Perhaps Netaji Bose's stand towards British raj was appropriate. When you see the movie, you will feel the pain of Jalianwala Bagh massacre and you will salute the revolutionaries who maintained momentum  for our independence struggle.

MY VIEW OF CHEHARE unusual plot, seemingly drawn from a German novel. Excellent cast and performances, but a dragging screenplay (including a duet) drowns the tempo of the plot. Instead of focussing on the core plot, movie went around the commentary on the whole criminal justice system prevailing in India. A Good plot gone diluted. Still I give 3/5 score.