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Dabangg 3 Packs a Punch for Salman Fans

Hey all you Salman Khan fans, the wait is finally over, for Dabangg3 is set to hit the big screen on 20 December. If the buzz is to be believed, the third edition in the franchise will feature Chulbul Pandey, the swashbuckling police inspector, as a Robin Hood type character taking on the baddies of the land mafia. The plot of the Hindi movie is inspired by some real life developments in Madhya Pradesh where the film is shot. The antics and the thrills apart, fans will get to see how Chulbul Pandey came to be what he is. There is a then and now aspect interwoven into the script, which would add to the appeal of the character that the fans so enthusiastically lapped up in Dabangg1 and Dabangg 2. The movie, directed by choreographer-actor-filmmaker Prabhudeva has South sensation Kichcha Sudeep act as a foil to the Pandey character with Sonakshi Sinha playing the female lead. The first Dabangg movie was directed by Abhinav Kashyap while Arbaaz Khan donned the mantle for Dabangg 2. T

Movies that changed the world

At times, cinema can be both a mirror to the society and a thought-provoking tool. These are some movies which changed the way society thinks drastically. A Girl in the River Directed by Oscar-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, this movie depicted the reality of today’s world and how honour killing is a severe issue in the society of Pakistan. This movie led the Pakistani government to review its laws regarding honour killing. Blackfish This documentary showed how the Orcas are kept in harsh captivity and how it is harmful to their habitat, and this brought a massive change of the Shamu attractions being completely shut down by SeaWorld. The Day After Tomorrow This blockbuster movie had such an accurate description of climate change that it left an impactful print in the minds of governments worldwide which made them work towards climate change countermeasures. Cathy Come Home Director Ken Loach brought the issue of homelessness in the spotlight, which was not acknowledg

Doctor Sleep – A Few Interesting Facts about this Adaptation from Stephen King’s Novel

Doctor Sleep , a Hollywood Movie , is an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same title. The movie is directed by Mike Flanagan. It is the sequel of “The Shining” which was also published by Stephen King in 1977 and was later adapted into a movie in 1980. The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick. The movie The Shining after its release received mixed reactions from the audience, but today it is the most influential of horror films.  Years later, Doctor Sleep released with the storyline set to a few decades later. In Doctor Sleep , you will see Danny Torrance (now Dan) as a grown-up adult who is still fighting with the past. Doctor sleep begins in 1980 when Dan shifts with his mom Wendy to Florida. There he is still haunted by the ghost from the Overlook hotel of “The Shining”, but he somehow manages to lock her in his mind by the teachings of the ghost Dick Hollarann. Later in 2011, he grows up to be an alcoholic to forget about his past and linger away from those memor

Khari Biscuit-Sibling Love against All Odds

Khari Biscuit , directed by Sanjay Jadhav, is a Marathi movie released on 01 November 2019. The cast of the film includes Sanjay Narvekar, Sushant Shelar, VedashreeKhadikar, Adarsh Kadam, Nandita Patkar among others. This refreshing, joyful movie is a reflection of the sweet bond of love between a brother and sister. The genre of the film is drama. Khari biscuit follows the journey of a small blind girl, Khari, and her brother Biscuit. Biscuit loves his sister dearly and provides her with everything she wishes, in spite of them being poor. However, Khari then tells her brother that she hopes to see the cricket World Cup Match. This wish of Khari makes Biscuit go on a journey full of hurdles, obstacles, and adventure to make that wish come true how he overcomes the problems in the way with his sheer determination and will to fulfil his sister’s wish. Whether or not he can satisfy his sister's desire is the highlight of the movie. This movie is the first time director Sanjay Ja

Food + Beer Fest – Good Times with Good Food, Beer and Good Music.

Mumbai has always had its share of events, activities, entertainment, movies, plays and the world-class cultural hub NCPA to look forward to. It also had its share of other festivals which delight in the celebration of culinary events, meant to be fun gatherings with family and friends for some exciting good times in accompaniment of music. One such event in the offing to lure you to the open-air grounds for celebration is the Food + Beer Fest 2019 . What to Expect:  The festival is spread over two days for you to gather with your buddies and family for taste bud tickling food, washed down with loads of beer, indulge in some soulful music; and to top it all, get cosy in the warmth of bonfire with some lip-smacking barbeque delicacies. An open-air affair, shop to your heart’s content at the flea market for quirky tidbits and merchandise from a wide range of curate brands. Food + Beer Fest Highlights: Cold Beer Assorted Food  Open Air Market Live performances Jam Sessions S

October was Full of these Amazing Movies – The Trend Continues.

For movie fans in India, October has always been the high point of movie viewing. More precisely, it is the Diwali time, and most big banners wait to release their movies then to cash in on the festive fervour that also reflects in high footfall in movie theatres . October 2019 has been no different. It was a month which saw the release of some worth watching movies in different languages in a range of genres. Let us see what was, and is continuing now. Joker :  A disturbingly horrifying film, Joker is about a failed, misunderstood and mistreated stand-up comedian, who embarks on a path of crime. Thus begins his journey of a downward spiral leading to blood and gore, bringing him face to face with his alter-ego, the Joker in Gotham City. Directed by Todd Phillips and enacted by Joaquin Phoenix, Robert Di Niro and Zazie Beetz, it is a must-see. Release date: 2 October. Bigil : A big movie in Tamil , it narrates the saga of the triumph of spirited women in sports. Enacted by