Mayuri Sharrma

Reviews and other content aren't verified by Google

. 📚What's it about? Neena Gupta is an Indian Actor who has straddled Theatre, Cinema and Television seemingly effortlessly. Known and identified for her 'bold' choices, this label was thrust upon her, blanketing all other aspects of her true personality. In this candid narration, Neena Gupta talks about her life that started from Karol Baug, Delhi to her journey that lead her to where she is now, and the people she met with and parted ways from along the way. . 📚What did I think of it? Autobiographies are tricky. There is a danger of them being odes to the Author or bitter rants where the Author portrays themselves as the victim who got a raw deal. Sach Kahoon Toh by Neena Gupta is neither. It is a refreshing narration that rips off the only prominent label she is known be 'an unwed mother/a bold woman'. I must confess, I didn't 'read' the book, I 'heard' it in Neena Gupta's voice. I finished it in one go last night. Neena talks about her childhood, her youth, her time at the NSD, even a 1st Marriage, that I had no clue about. While she is open about the relationships she had, and how some of them just didn't turn out right, I truly appreciate the fact that she withheld real names, keeping the families of the people involved in mind. There is no mudslinging, no name calling, just thinking aloud. Neena talks about her insecurities, mulls over the mistakes she has made and is apologetic about some decisions she took, or didn't. . 📚Wow or Not Now? I found it to be a very inspiring read and just couldn't put it down till I turned the last page. There was no attempt to sensationalize any aspect of her life. . 📚What Else? I am a HUGE fan of Neena Gupta, but this is NOT a biased review. .

. 📺Watched What? Anantham, an 8 episode web series. . 📺Watched Where? Zee5 . 📺 Language. Genre. Duration: Telugu & Tamil, with subtitles, also available in Hindi. Drama. Each episode is between 45-55 mins. . 📺What's it about? Anantham is a house in Chennai built in 1951, bought by a young newly wed couple buy it. Moving into Anantham changes their life for the better. When a job transfer sees them move to another city they lease out the house to tenants, which change over the years. Anantham, the house, tells us the story of it's residents & their lives. 8 different stories. 8 different lives. 8 different issues. . 📺What did I think of it? The concept, of a house telling it's stories, is what hooked me in. We often say, 'If walls could talk', & here you have Anantham sharing the secrets it's walls have witnessed & held. Written & directed by the uber talented V. Priya, who has keen powers of observation & wisdom that allows her to pen these varied, richly hued characters. The perfect casting brings them to life & her able direction helps us connect to them. Prakash Raj,always a treat to watch, is the spine of this show. George Kora is adorable & impeccable. Amrutha Srinivas made me weep. My heart went out to Sampath Raj & John Vijay and Mekha Rajan's effervescence was contagious! Lakshmi Gopalswamy & Vinodhini are delightful. Human nature, fickle emotions & selfish intentions.are what Anantham is about. 📺Wow or Not Now? Now! 📺What Else? I watched the trailer of Anantham & bought a Zee 5 subscription to watch it. #WhatMWatched #Anantham #AnanthamOnZee5 # #VPriya #OTTReview #Review

📺Watched What? The Queen's Gambit - 7 episode Mini Series Based on a book by the same name authored by Walter Tevis. . 📺Watched Where? Netflix . 📺 Language / Genre English/Drama. . 📺What's it about? Beth Harmon has never known her father and is orphaned when her troubled mother crashes her car. 9 year old Beth is sent to a convent orphanage where she and the other children are tranquilized daily, till the government steps in and stops it. The orphanage is also where Beth discovers Chess, thanks to the Janitor-Mr Shaibel who plays against himself in the dank basement. The 64 Black and White squares of the Chess Board captivate Beth and the tranquillisers make her chess skills sharper, as she practices her moves mentally each night in bed. Before long she has not only astounded Mr Shaibel, but the town too, where she is beating men twice her age and Champions as well. A teenaged Beth is adopted by a couple who split soon after and her new Mom not only encourages her to monetize her Chess playing skills but also introduces her to alcohol. Arrogance, drugs & alcohol are a lethal combination and make Beth lose the most important match of her life. Which in turn sends her towards a dangerous downward spiral, till the Chess Board and prestige beckons again. . 📺What did I think of it? Mesmerising is the only word that comes to mind when I think of how to describe this series. And, I don't even know how to play chess! Anya Taylor -Joy as Beth is a delight to watch! Her body language and eyes captivate you and you find yourself experiencing a range of emotions for her. You are glad she failed and then you fist pump as she succeeds. You become possessive of Beth and want to chide her when she slips up. You sit back with a smug smile when she corrects her mistake. A rivetting story and brilliant screenplay enhanced by the perfect casting made The Queen's Gambit one of the best series I have watched so far. . 📺Wow or Not Now? I watched it a week ago and was on such a high that I had to wait before I wrote this. . 📺What Else? The casting for every role is simply perfect. The look of the series is interesting as well. .

📺Watched What? Ratched . 📺Watched Where? Netflix . 📺 Language. Genre English. Thriller/Drama. . 📺What's it about? Mildred Ratched is a Nurse who worms her way into a position at a Mental Institution where unusual, and gory, experiments are being undertaken on patients. Serene on the outside, her ever ticking mind and intentions of her being there are a mystery to everyone. Strange things start happening and people start disappearing whenever Nurse Ratched is around. Based on a character from the classic book, 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest', Nurse Ratched is someone who has her own rules, and she keeps changing them. . 📺What did I think of it? I read terrible reviews of this American Series, despite which I was super curious to watch it. Sarah Paulson playing the lead was my biggest reason, and she doesn't disappoint. That butter-won't-melt-in-my- mouth expression and a scheming mind are a lethal combination. I was hooked from the 1st episode onwards and I have to confess that none of my guesswork was on mark where plot twists were concerned. . 📺Wow or Not Now? Ratched is an acquired taste. Either you'll love it, or abhor it. It was love at first episode for me! 📺What Else? The way the series has been shot is stunning. Ratched's outfits, makeup and hairdos are outstanding, and such a visual delight! Cameos by Sharon Stone, and the actors playing Gwen, Nurse Bucket, Huck, Louise are sheer delights and the perfect embellishments on this richly woven tale. And the red lipstick 💄 Ah! . #WhatMWatched