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Lyrical Maestro: Best Of Swanand Kirkire – Part 2

This piece is in continuation to the ‘Best of Swanand Kirkire’ lyrics series Best Lyrics…

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Sairat (2016) Review: Achingly Tender, Refreshingly Real

Love stories are a celluloid staple for their popular, emotionally engaging appeal. Their trite portrayal…

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John Wick Chapter 2 (2017) Review: Raises The Bar For Action Films

“Why don’t you just give me a gun?” Caught up in one of the most vulnerable…

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Lego Batman Movie (2017) Review: True successor to MCU

“Iron Man sucks.” This phrase is used twice in the film. This and hundred other self-referential…

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4 Finest Compositions Of AR Rahman And Prasoon Joshi

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and National Award-winning writer Prasoon Joshi have enthralled fans for years. They…

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The Space Between Us (2017): Sirius Black Spoils The Fun

In a recent promotional interview, when Gary Oldman was asked why he signed this film,…

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Best Songs Of Lyricist Swanand Kirkire: Part 1

Two time National Award-winning lyricist Swanand Kirkire is one of the most prominent figures in…

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Split (2017) Review: Shyamalan’s Glorious Return To Form

I neither watched the trailer, nor read anything about the film. I knew the trajectory…

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A Monster Calls (2016): Enchanting Tale About Loss And Coping

The grief shared by mothers and sons and the strength of familial bond are oft-repeated themes…

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Raees Review: Shahrukh, Nawaz Make It An Engaging Watch

Inspired from the real-life story of gangster Abdul Latif, Raees chronicles the rise of a small-time bootlegger who…

7 Soulful Lyrics From Bollywood Songwriter Irshad Kamil

Irshad Kamil is one of the most prolific lyricists of modern day Bollywood. His command…

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The Founder (2017) Review: Michael Keaton Makes It A Happy Meal

John Lee Hancock’s The Founder is about the world’s largest fast-food franchise and is ironically reminiscent…

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Passengers Review: Watch For Charismatic Leads, Special Effects

There is a reason behind our unconditional love for Star Wars. At the time it…

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Moonlight (2016) Review: Bold, Moving, Relevant

It’s hard to put down in words the experience of seeing Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight. It is,…

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Haraamkhor Review: Dark, Poignant Tale Led by Fine Performances

Shlok Sharma shot his debut feature in 16 days, entirely on an iPhone, which, in…