It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that continues to police and condition girls and encourages the perpetrator, instead of punishing the criminals. This lack of empathy is what ultimately brings The Kerala Story 2 down, observes Divya Nair.
Ishwak Singh's earnestness and the rustic energy of his mates keeps Mitti engaging, even when it starts to get preachy, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'I believe India is very different from Bombay, Delhi and Kolkata.'
'We share everything with each other.'
Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Kunal Kemmu's default mode performing comedy is overacting. When surrounded by much more competent theatre-trained actors, he falls consistently short. (In the past, this role would have been tailor-made for Govinda), observes Deepa Gahlot.
'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'
Hopefully, this sex chat will start many conversations, feels Namrata Thakker.
'The satire in Khajoor Pe Atke is not savage enough,' feels Prasanna Zore.
ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.
The hits and misses of the week.
The hits and misses of the week.
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.
'I am as happy with Soha as I was before we got married because we were friends for a very long time.'
Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.
Bollywood celebs and cricketers attended the film's screening.
Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a series of riveting moments that make you moist in the eye and chuckle with joy, says Sukanya Verma.
The Patial House Court in New Delhi, under additional district judge Ms Ruby Alka Gupta, has held, in its order on October 19, that the suit filed by former Indian Premier League CEO Lalit Modi in February 2013 is maintainable.
