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A coming-of-age story unfolds, chronicling the lives of three friends navigating insecurities, uncertainties, and dreams, with social media intertwining with their journeys. A great film, reflecting on our current times and how we perceive our mediated realities through our phone screens. While people often debate the notion that films are meant solely for sheer entertainment and not education, this film clearly brings out a message most of us have been keeping at the tip of our tongues for a long time. Whether during family dinners, parties, or even while spending time with our partners, we sometimes just want to scream out loud, 'Get off your phone.' The film succeeds in delivering this message strongly and does justice to it by bringing it out in the most candid way that speaks directly to us. By narrating this message and portraying the lives of twenty-somethings, we realize the strong and sometimes unwanted presence of social media in our lives. All one wants is to feel validated, just like the characters in this film who try to put out an image of themselves to feel a little validated, a little wanted, and a lot fantasized. In a nutshell, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film 😍 and look forward to seeing more of such films in the future. Kudos to the outstanding performances by Sidhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, and even Ananya Pandey, who bring out their characters’ personalities nonchalantly. Their characters are super relatable and candidly depict the irony of our times. So if you are interested in watching a film that is a bit relatable and talks about a problem without being preachy, this is the one!

A Cinematic Journey of Self-Discovery with some bumps along the way! Embark on a transformative journey with four women challenging societal norms as they conquer the highest motorable pass, Khardung La. This film intricately weaves a tale of self-discovery, overcoming personal and physical barriers, and defying societal expectations. While the narrative is both engaging and empowering, there are occasional lapses in continuity, like mysteriously disappearing props and underdeveloped visual support for character backstories. Yet, as the layers unfold, the film comes together into a meaningful whole, exemplifying what a journey is really about:) The cinematography stands out, elevating the basic plot line with commendable visuals. Share your thoughts below on this fresh and thought-provoking watch – a journey that goes beyond its occasional hiccups! If you like our reviews, follow us on instagram (@thebollypost)

Ever watched a film that is so dreamlike that every frame feels like it’s handpainted? Jonaki is an 80-year old woman’s quest to find love in her life while laying on her deathbed with her life’s memories. With beautiful imageries that linger the screen space and make you look beyond the four corners of the frame, Jonaki is cinematic art in its purest form. The film’s language medium is Bengali, however, the dialogues are scant and spread over at such vast lengths that most of the film feels like a silent art installation set in motion. The deliberate and artistically composed shots may challenge your patience, especially in our current era where sustained attention wavers after a mere five minutes. Surprisingly, the deliberate pace, while testing my patience, brought forth a realization about the significance of art. It serves as a reminder that art demands more than fleeting attention—it invites us to breathe it in deeply. Aditya Sengupta beautifully captures and presents this profound truth. I hope you give this beautiful arthouse of a film a chance and let it encapsulate you!