Shraddha Bhatia

Plot:Disappearance of an Indian Sikh child and subsequent murder,a most nonexpected climax, excellent acting, set in the Indian community in Britain in the backdrop of two of the most deadly issues plaguing communities the world over, religious clashes and drugs. Cast: kareena kapoor khan in her sans make up look, looks every inch the grieving mother who has lost her child to a mindless shootout, yet wears the veneer of having put it all behind her just because she has a job to do as a police officer. Chef Ranveer Brar a surprise package, and the man excels not only at cooking but acting too. He shines as the grieving father, yet the misogynistic husband who doesn't think twice before hitting his wife and doesn't think much of her. The other cast play their parts well. Climax:A most unexpected, disturbing climax. What seems like a religious clash turns out to be an act of vengeance but for a very different reason. Direction and pace.:Well directed, a little slow but that actually shocks more as the climax unfolds. Cons:Not much is revealed about Jass' background as a single mother, maybe to keep focus on her loss and her subsequent attempt at healing. Overall a good crime thriller watch that leaves you a tad disturbed especially if you are a mother yourself, but a different subject. Not a movie I would spend money on to watch in the theatre but happily watched on Netflix.

The Buckingham Murders

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Though larger than life and glamorous,a fitting tribute to those courtesans who were instrumental in the freedom struggle.Along with their interpersonal relationships and rivalries set in the backdrop of the the freedom struggle,it is a masterpiece by the director.A beautiful tapestry of tragedy interwoven with the message of freedom from the British and those of the courtesans from their sordid lives. Every character is fleshed out beautifully with the actors doing full justice to them.My only complaint is casting of Alamzeb.I understand SLB giving a role to his niece Sharmin.But the beautiful lovestory between Tajdar and Alamzeb missed the point by a notch due to Sharmin's lackluster acting. Also happy to see actors like Fardeen Khan and Adhyan Suman who were wrongfully written off by audiences shine. Sonakshi Sinha proves that she is more than just a Salman khan 'Dabang girl' in her dual role.My favourite character was Bibbojaan so sensitively portrayed by Aditi Rao Hyadri.An obedient daughter,loving sister yet a fierce freedom fighter carrying inside herself immense strength The sweet girl of the 90s Manisha Koirala is convincing as the kotha matriarch.Her ruthlessness backed by her own story as a courtesan.We can safely call HeeraMandi as SLB's best work till date that will linger for a long time in memories.Truly the script, the cast and the direction a beautiful HeeraMandi

Heeramandi

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This film has all the elements showing the helplessness of an upright forest officer when she has to strike a delicate balance between the humans and the animals she is responsible for. How politicians take away safe grazing land for their greed and indirectly pitt humans and animals against each other endangering both is highlighted. Again mining has encroached a part of the jungle making it impossible for animals to cross over to areas where food is available.The challenges faced by the forest officials with political agenda and corrupt officials making their task difficult is aptly portrayed. The climax justifies the title showing that there is a dormant 'sherni' in every woman.

Sherni

Story 9 Months Ki

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