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Quantico works only because of Priyanka

Quantico works only because of Priyanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Quantico isn't a show Chopra happens to be on, but rather a show that belongs to Chopra, Raja Sen says.

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Dashing, charismatic and impossibly good looking, a to-the-manor-born superstar who walked the tightrope between mainstream potboilers and arty parallel cinema with amazing grace.'

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is entirely unnecessary

Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is entirely unnecessary

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

There is literally nothing in this film that impresses or amuses, and my heart bleeds for the wasted budget, writes Raja Sen.

Review: Shah Rukh takes it easy with Sabse Shaana Kaun

Review: Shah Rukh takes it easy with Sabse Shaana Kaun

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

With his newest show, Shah Rukh Khan's finally found the right television shoes for himself, notes Raja Sen.

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Leonard Nimoy let us all experience how sexy thinking could truly be, says Raja Sen.

Review: Yudh picks up in Week 2, but is it enough?

Review: Yudh picks up in Week 2, but is it enough?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

It's all very well to have an ailing hero, but Yudh needs a bit more heroism, rants Raja Sen.

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Rock On 2 is mediocre, warns Raja Sen.

What's scaring Salman Khan in Bajrangi Bhaijaan?

What's scaring Salman Khan in Bajrangi Bhaijaan?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

It is safe already to etch in granite the prediction that Bajrangi Bhaijaan, will be a record-breaking box-office whopper, says Raja Sen.

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Pete's Dragon feels like a rare breath of clean air in the cluttered, loud blockbuster universe, says Raja Sen.

Review: Watch Sholay, but not in 3D

Review: Watch Sholay, but not in 3D

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The 3D version of Sholay is tedious and feels like a classic novel being turned into a children's pop-up book. But Raja Sen recommends this cult classic for a taste of how good the Indian entertainer can truly be.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.

Review: Things begin to happen in Yudh, Week 4

Review: Things begin to happen in Yudh, Week 4

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Yudh is weighed down now in its final stretch just because of how slowly it initially moved.

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Stay away from these cinematic ruins, warns Raja Sen.

Review: Dilwale is an absolute dud

Review: Dilwale is an absolute dud

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'We expect insignificant froth from the director, but this particular can of Rohit Shetty has been lying open too long. The contents are not merely un-fizzy but, unforgivably, flat.'

Review: Yudh shows some clarity in Week 3, but can it last?

Review: Yudh shows some clarity in Week 3, but can it last?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Yudh is worse than a show with flaws, rants Raja Sen.

Review: Bachchan's strong, but Yudh starts off too slow

Review: Bachchan's strong, but Yudh starts off too slow

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Yudh leaves things a bit too wide open, says Raja Sen.

All hail the prolific, eclectic Ekta Kapoor

All hail the prolific, eclectic Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'If Kapoor sees something in a film, or an idea, she will ensure it reaches the most eyeballs -- by any means necessary,' points out Raja Sen!

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

If you are a Deepika Padukone loyalist, watch xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage for her, advises Raja Sen.

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Big Hero 6 is all heart, says Raja Sen.

Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is bland and tacky

Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is bland and tacky

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is made so tackily, it hurts, says Raja Sen.

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Sonali Cable starts off as an intriguing story but disconnects itself from the point of the film incredibly fast, says Raja Sen.

Anurag Kashyap's favourite story of all time

Anurag Kashyap's favourite story of all time

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Raja Sen brings us all the action from the first day of the 16th Mumbai Film Festival.

Review: Bang Bang is loud, dumb, exhausting

Review: Bang Bang is loud, dumb, exhausting

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Bang Bang is a B-grade film made on an A-list budget, says Raja Sen.

Wishlist: Stars we want to play Yuvraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Sehwag on screen

Wishlist: Stars we want to play Yuvraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Sehwag on screen

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

When Indian skipper MS Dhoni has commissioned a film on his life, why should other cricketing luminaries be left behind? Raja Sen presents his wishlist for potential cricketing biopics.

Review: Shivaay is an absolute catastrophe

Review: Shivaay is an absolute catastrophe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'This Ajay Devgn video game gets more unwatchable with each minute -- and there are 173 of them,' rues Raja Sen.

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Raja Sen doffs his cap to Robin Williams, a comedian who believed in going all-out."

Review: Killa is a beautiful, beautiful film

Review: Killa is a beautiful, beautiful film

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Killa is a deep film with lofty ambitions and brilliant performances, raves Raja Sen.

Review: Bridget Jones's Baby is predictable but pleasant

Review: Bridget Jones's Baby is predictable but pleasant

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

It all feels like something you've seen before. And yet, Raja Sen calls Bridget Jones's Baby a pleasant experience.

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Hidden Figures tells us a genuinely inspirational story in obvious fashion, and is buoyed by the performances all around, writes Raja Sen.

Coming Up: Shraddha, Kangana, Deepika

Coming Up: Shraddha, Kangana, Deepika

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Which one are you looking forward to?

TV Review: Anil Kapoor and Sikandar Kher turn up the heat in 24

TV Review: Anil Kapoor and Sikandar Kher turn up the heat in 24

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Jack Bauer would approve, says Raja Sen.

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won! Raja Sen sums up the 74th Golden Globes perfectly.

Bungle in Dangal: Babita out of PWL, Geeta doubtful

Bungle in Dangal: Babita out of PWL, Geeta doubtful

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The Pro Wrestling League's star quotient took a massive hit on Sunday after one of the Phogat sisters, who are in the limelight following a blockbuster biopic on their struggle, was ruled out of the ongoing season.

Review: Bajirao Mastani is Magnificent. Fragile. Flawed.

Review: Bajirao Mastani is Magnificent. Fragile. Flawed.

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'Talwar se zyada dhaar chalane wale ki soch mein honi chahiye,' says the strategy-savvy Bajirao in Bajirao Mastani. Only if director Sanjay Leela Bansali had listened, says Sukanya Verma.

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

In March 1972, The Godfather was first screened in a New York theatre. The movies were never the same again. Forty six years later, longtime Rediff film critic Raja Sen talks about why that film means that much, and how it led him to a unique tribute.

Review: Chor Chor Super Chor falls short

Review: Chor Chor Super Chor falls short

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Chor Chor Super Chor doesn't live up to its potential, writes Raja Sen.