Atlanta Filmmakers Turn Passion into Acclaimed Short Film with The Better Half
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Designed by Preeti: A Powerful Portrait of Self-Worth and Survival
BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Sometimes the most carefully stitched garments hide the deepest wounds. In South Asian homes across America, conversations about success, family honor, sacrifice,
Hema, Rekha, Jaya Aur Sushma… Sabki Pasand Maa Behen? A Brilliant Star Cast Underwhelmed By A Weak Script
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Rating: ⭐⭐✨ (2.5 / 5 Stars) The direct-to-digital crime comedy Maa Behen delivers an impressive showcase of female-led performances, yet it
Dhurandhar 2 Review: Longer Than a Flight, Better Than the Hype
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* In an industry where sequels usually fail to live up to the hype, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 did the impossible: it actually delivered
Tanvi the Great: A Tender Portrait of Courage, Difference, and Resolve
BY MAHADEV DESAI The Hindi movie ‘Tanvi the Great’, directed by acclaimed veteran actor and award-winning film maker Anupam Kher, is a heartwarming and inspiring
Bridgerton Season 4 Review — Cinderella in the Ton: No Glass Slipper, Only a Silver Glove
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Dearest gentle reader, the social season is once again upon us, and the Ton is abuzz with the most scandalous of
The Bluff Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Is a ‘Bloody’ Force
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Priyanka Chopra Jonas is back, and this time, she’s fiercer than ever. Her latest action thriller, The Bluff, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February
Border 2 Movie Review: A Soulful Tribute That Marches on Emotions More Than Action
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Director: Anurag SinghCast: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahaan ShettyDuration: 3 Hours 19 MinutesRating: (3/5) *** Nearly three decades after JP Dutta’s Border became a cultural
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Review—A Gripping Mystery with a Shaky Payoff
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Following the massive success of the 2020 crime noir, Netflix has finally returned with its sequel, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders,