The cons are dull, the chemistry is off, the zingers are in short supply and a kitschy display of brand logos and hammy accents takes centre stage, sighs Sukanya Verma.
'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.
'Helmet is a proper family film, just a film on condoms.' 'It can never be a sex comedy.'
It's raining book-to-screen adaptations on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.
Fresh from his exploits in Mumbai's maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph, Kotian got down to business after his pace colleagues Tushar Desphande (2/23) and Mohit Avasthi (1/29) handed Bengal early blows.
'Working with him is like deep sea diving.' 'He is an ocean into which you keep diving, discovering something new every time.'
With no movies to shoot, no meetings to attend and no red carpets to grace, lockdown-afflicted celebrities are pursuing forgotten hobbies or browsing through old photo albums to share warm memories.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.
Sukanya Verma gives you various untried Bollywood combinations we would like to see on screen.
This was Apurvi's second ISSF World Cup gold of the year followed by a world record score in New Delhi in February.
The agonising wait for justice notwithstanding, the former navy captain soldiered on, doing low-paying jobs for Rs 20,000 a month and even ploughing farms owned by others to sustain his family. He has lost many jobs because of his past.
A glossy presentation of a confounding narrative, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.
Between that constant feeling of I've seen it all before and inability to balance comedy and darkness, Ludo wobbles towards its finish, sighs Sukanya Verma.
The hits and misses of the week.
The hits and misses of the week.
Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.
A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.
A compilation of results from the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played on Saturday.
Abhishek Kapoor's clarity of vision makes Kai Po Che -- the adaptation of a mediocre novel -- so irresistible.
A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.
Where Ayushmann Khurrana gets the tone and texture of his hypermasculine chump in skinny gym shorts down pat, Vaani Kapoor is a picture of backbone and restraint in a role that could not have been easy, observes Sukanya Verma.
The administrators are busy thrashing out resumption plans but with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, India's sportsperson are pleading for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume by August. Top stars from various disciplines want the waiting period to continue, while others pointed out at the loss it would cause in terms of fitness and readiness.
MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.
Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.
What a year Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Saina Nehwal, Vijender Singh and Anirban Lahiri had!
Bhuj: The Pride of India: Pearl Harbour on a dollar store budget, notes Sukanya Verma.
The Games' Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) has been developed jointly by IOC and the IFs to determine the impact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case and its management in competition formats and structures.
As an exercise, Ray is an effort worth encouraging. As a collaboration, it a hit and miss, notes Sukanya Verma.
'We are so busy in our lives, there is never any time.'
'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma lists her 10 favourite male performances of 2021.
The hits and miss of the box office.
Sukanya Verma looks at the fashionistas of the OTT world.
Some exciting news shows, some gripping sequels coming up.
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