DEEPA GAHLOT

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Toy Story 5 Review: Absolute Marvel!

Toy Story 5 Review: Absolute Marvel!

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Toy Story 5 delivers a timely and visually stunning narrative that gently but firmly advocates for protecting children's imagination from the pervasive influence of digital devices, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Ab Hoga Hisaab Review: Muddled Revenge Drama

Ab Hoga Hisaab Review: Muddled Revenge Drama

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Dive into the chaotic world of Ab Hoga Hisaab, a revenge drama that attempts to weave a complex narrative of crime and retribution but often loses its way amidst a multitude of bizarre subplots, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Raakh Review: Disturbing Violence

Raakh Review: Disturbing Violence

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2026

Ali Fazal brings a wounded ferocity to his role that makes it one of his best performances so far, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Heer Sara Review: This Road Trip Needed More Danger!

Heer Sara Review: This Road Trip Needed More Danger!

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2026

Heer Sara needed a lot more fizz, humour, and maybe even some stranger danger, suggests Deepa Gahlot.

Gullak Season 5 Review: Still Very Likeable

Gullak Season 5 Review: Still Very Likeable

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

TVF's popular family series, Gullak, returns for a fifth season, offering a refreshing contrast to crime shows with its focus on the mundane crises of the Mishra family, who navigate new challenges like home renovations, Wi-Fi installation, and the arrival of opinionated relatives.

Brown Review: Engaging!

Brown Review: Engaging!

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

Karisma Kapoor makes a powerful return to the screen in Brown, a compelling series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Who's Your Gynac? 2 Review: Just Not Funny!

Who's Your Gynac? 2 Review: Just Not Funny!

Rediff.com   22 May 2026

Try as it might, Who's Your Gynac? is just not funny, complains Deepa Gahlot.

The Sheep Detectives Review: Charming, Heartfelt

The Sheep Detectives Review: Charming, Heartfelt

Rediff.com   8 May 2026

The Sheep Detectives is delightful and wholesome in the way family movies used to be before kids started getting too smart to be easily pleased, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Lukkhe Review: Familiar Drugs And Deceit Tale

Lukkhe Review: Familiar Drugs And Deceit Tale

Rediff.com   8 May 2026

Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Undekhi 4: The Final Battle's Chaotic Conclusion

Undekhi 4: The Final Battle's Chaotic Conclusion

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

The fourth season of Undekhi attempts to conclude the saga of the powerful Atwal family but struggles with an overcomplicated plot and a multitude of characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Sapne vs Everyone is dark, and often depressing. At the same time, it is not completely hopeless, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Mercy Review: Flawed Exploration Of The Right To Die

Mercy Review: Flawed Exploration Of The Right To Die

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2026

The blandness of the script and the just about passable performances make Mercy a wearying watch, particularly since the complexities of euthanasia are not adequately explored, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Beef Season 2 Review: Binge-worthy

Beef Season 2 Review: Binge-worthy

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2026

The second season of Beef delves into a new, class-driven conflict at an elite Southern California country club, in a compelling narrative of escalating domestic disputes, blackmail, and corporate intrigue, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Tadka Series Review: Cringe Fest!

Tadka Series Review: Cringe Fest!

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2026

The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Chand Mera Dil: Ananya-Lakshya's Glamorous Romance

Chand Mera Dil: Ananya-Lakshya's Glamorous Romance

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2026

It is possible that Chand Mera Dil has more depth than a tub of popcorn, notes Deepa Gahlot.

10 Iranian Films You Should Watch On OTT

10 Iranian Films You Should Watch On OTT

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2026

Will these brilliant Iranian filmmakers reflect the turmoil in their country?

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Tommy Shelby Returns To Save England

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Tommy Shelby Returns To Save England

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2026

As bombs fall and fascists rise in Britain, it is left to an over-the-hill thug to save his country from Nazi-engineered ruin, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2026

Jazz City could have been enjoyable had it not been so densely over-plotted and unevenly executed, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political skullduggery afoot, along with treachery, double dealing, kidnapping and all manner of wickedness packing the series so densely that the pace never flags and a profusion of twists keeps the story engaging even when it strains credibility,' notes Deepa Gahlot.

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

A romantic drama set against the scenic backdrop of Japan, exploring a unique love story born from a wish and a day of temporary amnesia.