DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2023

If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2023

Mumbai's Museum of Living History is truly a delight.

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2023

Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2023

Celebrating Freedom with an unusual automobile convoy!

Gadar 2: A Love Letter To Sunny Deol

Gadar 2: A Love Letter To Sunny Deol

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2023

When the movie started, the crowd went wild. They cheered for Sunny Deol and booed the villains. They laughed at the jokes, cried at the emotional scenes and whistled and cheered at all the action. Rajesh Karkera records the audience reactions at a screening of Gadar 2.

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2023

It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.

'Biryani Brings People Together'

'Biryani Brings People Together'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2023

The launch of Koel Puri's Clearly Invisible In Paris, in Mumbai, last Friday, revealed Suhana's star power.

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2023

I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2023

Beetroot Rasam is a great soup for a chilly day or may be relished with steamed rice and poriyal/upperi/bhaji.

Recipe: Aloo Bhindi. No Tomatoes!

Recipe: Aloo Bhindi. No Tomatoes!

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2023

It's the ultimate recipe to try with tomato prices skyrocketing.

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2023

Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2023

This is the kind of essential saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us.

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2023

After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2023

Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.

Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller

Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2023

The treatment of the crime and criminal may seem predictable, but not quite the way you'd imagined it to be, discovers Divya Nair.

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

How Shilpa Rao Enthralled Mumbai

How Shilpa Rao Enthralled Mumbai

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

It's not everyday one gets to watch Shilpa Rao live in concert in Mumbai.

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com   24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.