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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

Can Judwaa 2 Recreate the Magic of the Iconic 1997 Salman Khan Starrer?

The trailer for Judwaa 2 gives us a glimpse of the movie which appears to be a high octane, high energy driven entertainer guaranteed to have audiences reeling. Judwaa 2 is a remake of the 1997 Salman Khan film that has inspired many comedies in Bollywood. This remake also stars actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu . Varun Dhawan will be carrying the plot of the movie on his able shoulders as he plays twins Raja and Prem who have starkly different personalities. The trailer of the movie is fast paced and a stunner with beautiful locales, outfits and some light hearted comedy in the mix. Varun Dhawan’s expressions actually makes us reminisce the iconic roles essayed by Salman Khan in the original. Superstar Salman Khan has reportedly made a cameo in this remake. It would be exciting to see what role he plays as the makers haven’t revealed it in the trailer. Judwaa 2 seems to incorporate everything right from varied and interesting antics to some roadside humour.

Bareilly Ki Barfi Trailer Is Hilarious

The trailer of Bareilly Ki Barfi is out and the response for the trailer has been overwhelmingly positive.  The trailer is hilarious and you wouldn’t be judged if you found yourself laughing hard at the many puns to be found in the trailer. The Bareilly Ki Barfi is Kriti Sanon and she is playing the role of Bitti in the new trailer. The film is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and the trailer has really great repeat value. The trailer also introduces you to Ayushmann Khurrana who is playing the role of the cunning Chirag Dubey while Rajkummar Rao will be seen playing Pritam Bidrohi who happens to be quite naive. How Bitti, Chirag and Pritam manage to become acquaintances forms the first half of the trailer and it’s every bit as entertaining as we have come to expect from our major entertainers. But, it’s the second half of the trailer where things get even more exciting. Rajkummar Rao steals the show for himself and he doesn’t even to try. So, you might be wondering, how come a

Telugu Movies That Failed to Impress us This Year

We all know how great the movies from the south of our country have been doing at the box-office nationwide and globally. Telugu movie Baahubali 2: The Conclusion broke all records and continues to do so even now after almost two months of it's release on 28th April, 2017. However, some telugu films failed to impress this year. Here is a list of telugu films that can be avoided. Winner This action-entertainer was definitely not a winner at the box-office. This Sai Dharam Tej starrer film was directed by Tollywood Director Gopichand Malineni. Last year too, the actor Sai Dharam had a unsucessful film titled Thikka. The actor has a few south Indian movies lined up - Jawaan and Nakshatram. Hopefully, with these films the actor will finally get it right. Mister Varun Tej was back on-screen after two years. His last two films Loafer and Kanche released in 2015 and did really well at the box-office but he could not create the same magic with Mister. This film was one of the mos

Partition 1947: A Retelling of a Tale That Has Been Told time And Again

The partition has always been an intriguing topic that continues to inspire debate and discussion. Every time there is an altercation with our neighboring country Pakistan, the news channels would get into some discussion that would somehow center around the partition. After all these years, this continues being a sore point of contention between two countries and owing to its popularity filmmakers continue milking this cow. So, the next logical question is what movie am I talking about? And, does the plot of the movie revolve around partition. The answer to the first question is, Partition: 1947 . Yes, that is the name of the movie. The answer to the second question can be derived from the first one but I’ll still make it clear, yes the movie’s plot is about partition. Now time for a little history. Not, the history of India but that of the movie . The movie that I’m talking about was 'Viceroy's House'. But, that was then and since they have changed the title