Hanuman Ansh Review: A Small-Budget Film That Is Finding Its Audience Overseas
Cover photo: A full house at AMC Avenue Forsyth 12 for a late night screening of Hanuman Ansh. Inset: A scene from the movie. BY
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Ghamasaan Review: Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi Shine in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Gritty Crime Drama, But…
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Tigmanshu Dhulia returns to the world of dacoits, crime and the Indian heartland with Ghamasaan, a gritty crime thriller starring Arshad
ASI Babita Singh Reporting: Nimisha Sajayan Shines as a Cop Who Finally Finds Her Voice
BY DR. MALA CHAKRAVORTY* Welcome to the world of OTT female cops, Babita Singh! This is a world populated by women police officers (protagonists in
‘Toxic’ Review: All Swagger, Blood and Spectacle, But Where’s the Story?
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* The anticipation for Toxic, starring Rocking Star Yash, was a masterclass in audience patience. Delayed for months, the hype refused to
Musafir Cafe Review: Would You Choose a Dream Career or an Unfinished Love?
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* In an era dominated by high-stakes thrillers and formulaic romantic comedies, Netflix’s latest relationship drama, Musafir Cafe, chooses a quieter, far
Atlanta Filmmakers Turn Passion into Acclaimed Short Film with The Better Half
BY JINA DCRUZ Film: ‘The Better Half.’ Runtime: Under 6 minutes (Streaming on Saina Movies YouTube channel). Director: Sachith Ram. Cast: Shyam Krishna, Lakshmi Geetha
Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar Avatar and Sunny Deol’s Dialoguebaazi Still Fail to Make IKKA Click
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Nearly three decades after Border, Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna face off in Netflix’s courtroom thriller, Ikka. Directed by Siddharth P.
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