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Even Vidya Balan cannot help Begum Jaan’s loud, empty feminism

by Sukanya Posted on April 14, 2017

The truth of Partition is stained with blood and brutality. One that burnt homes, took lives and livelihoods, spurred communal violence and triggered a mass exodus between India and Pakistan. It was a time of uncertainty, incredulity, ill will and … Continue reading →

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Sarabjit: Cosmetic sensitivity, overblown depiction!

by Sukanya Posted on May 20, 2016

Omung Kumar’s access to inspiring individuals is the only noteworthy aspect of his filmmaking. After squandering an opportunity with the biopic on boxing champion Mary Kom, he returns to chronicle the long struggle to bring justice to Sarabjit Singh by his … Continue reading →

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Review: Salman gets it right in Bajrangi Bhaijaan!

by Sukanya Posted on July 17, 2015

Children are strange, surreal beings. Their curious, unworldly eyes, cherubic smiles and carefree approach that neither knows guile nor caution can soften the severest of Scrooges and Selfish Giants. Sometimes it even makes heroes out of them. Kabir Khan’s Bajrangi … Continue reading →

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