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Manisha Lakhe Is A Poet, Film Critic, Traveller, Founder Of Caferati — An Online Writer’s Forum, Hosts Mumbai’s Oldest Open Mic, And Teaches Advertising, Films And Communication.

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Naane Varuvean review: This Dhanush shines. And yes, this other Dhanush shines too

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Naane Varuvean review: This Dhanush shines. And yes, this other Dhanush shines too

Dhanush and his brother Selvaraghavan team up to bring us this eminently watchable horror thriller.

Jamtara Season 2 review: So tiresome, I’d give my CVV number to stop this torture

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Jamtara Season 2 review: So tiresome, I’d give my CVV number to stop this torture

No redemption for this scammy town, and no limits to cardboard cutout characters...

Roger Federer the GOAT: Where to see that forehand again. And again

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Roger Federer the GOAT: Where to see that forehand again. And again

1,500-plus matches and 24 years later, one of the greatest players of our times is ready to hang up his boots.

College Romance 3 review: Trite, trite and even more trite

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College Romance 3 review: Trite, trite and even more trite

When a show tries so hard to be Kuch Kuch Hota Hai plus Dil Chahta Hai for Gen Z and ends up being Clueless.

Gutsy review: An inspiring series about women who have fought against all odds and won

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Gutsy review: An inspiring series about women who have fought against all odds and won

Keep your political opinions off for this wonderful show helmed by Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton.

Paappan review: Not just for Suresh Gopi fans, but for everyone who likes murder mysteries

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Paappan review: Not just for Suresh Gopi fans, but for everyone who likes murder mysteries

This new Malayalam movie on Zee5 is a whodunit that pitches a father and daughter in a case of murders that need to be solved.

Brahmastra review: Familiar fantasy elements in a movie with spectacular special effects

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Brahmastra review: Familiar fantasy elements in a movie with spectacular special effects

The Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt romance is better posted on Instagram than on the big screen, but there’s lots to love about this film.

Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga review: Clean rom-coms are a rarity, and this one makes you feel good

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Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga review: Clean rom-coms are a rarity, and this one makes you feel good

Rishi (Panja Vaisshnav Tej) and Radha (Ketika Sharma) have families you’d want to call your own.

Maharani 2 review: It takes a corrupt village to bring down a good woman in politics

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Maharani 2 review: It takes a corrupt village to bring down a good woman in politics

Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah and an amazing ensemble cast make this show on SonyLIV eminently watchable.

Thiruchitrambalam review: Dhanush shines again in this predictable but joyful love story

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Thiruchitrambalam review: Dhanush shines again in this predictable but joyful love story

Prakash Raj, Bharathiraja and Nithya Menen are a wonderful part of this love story!

Duranga review: An awesome adaptation of K-drama 'Flower Of Evil' opens up possibilities!

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Duranga review: An awesome adaptation of K-drama 'Flower Of Evil' opens up possibilities!

Gulshan Devaiah kills it in his role as a serial killer in this show on Zee5.

75 places that will make you fall in love with India again

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75 places that will make you fall in love with India again

From trekking to spiritual travels and nature reserves, 75 great places to see and spend time in around India

Beautiful Billo review: A slap-happy comedy about an illegal alien in the UK

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Beautiful Billo review: A slap-happy comedy about an illegal alien in the UK

Neeru Bajwa dominates this Punjabi film that just dropped on Zee5

K-drama review: Lee Jong-Suk gives out Shah Rukh Khan vibes in 'Big Mouth'

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K-drama review: Lee Jong-Suk gives out Shah Rukh Khan vibes in 'Big Mouth'

When bad guys say, ‘You’re cute, so don’t think, but repeat the strategy we wrote for you,’ what does the lawyer in a K-drama do?

5 National Film Awards and 5 reasons to watch Soorarai Pottru

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5 National Film Awards and 5 reasons to watch Soorarai Pottru

Suriya shines with five awards for his Deccan Airways story

K-drama review: Extraordinary Attorney Woo | Will this sleeper hit on Netflix take the Hallyu wave higher?

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K-drama review: Extraordinary Attorney Woo | Will this sleeper hit on Netflix take the Hallyu wave higher?

This K-drama about an autistic lawyer hits you in the gut, gently, becoming the No.1 show in 8 countries.

Dr Arora - Gupt Rog Visheshagya review: Socha Na Tha that this show about Love Aaj Kal would be a tedious Tamasha

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Dr Arora - Gupt Rog Visheshagya review: Socha Na Tha that this show about Love Aaj Kal would be a tedious Tamasha

Kumud Mishra is a wonderful actor but the show doesn’t fulfil its potential.

HIT: The first Case review: Another needless copy and paste remake of a Telugu film

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HIT: The first Case review: Another needless copy and paste remake of a Telugu film

Traumatised by his past, Vikram Rao (played by Rajkummar Rao) smokes and yells in his present, and promises more of the same in the future.

Koffee With Karan Season 7: The joys of gossip are unlimited and unfettered

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Koffee With Karan Season 7: The joys of gossip are unlimited and unfettered

Karan Johar’s super popular, super gossipy show is back on Disney+Hotstar. Don't miss episode 1, with 'sakhis' Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.

Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt. Ltd review: Great performances make a predictable business idea palatable

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Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt. Ltd review: Great performances make a predictable business idea palatable

From single parenting to drug addiction, this show sticks its fingers in too many pickles.

Minions: The Rise of Gru review | The Minions in an easy-ridin' origin story that takes you to funky town!

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Minions: The Rise of Gru review | The Minions in an easy-ridin' origin story that takes you to funky town!

There are Minion butt scenes for the kids, but the pop-culture references are for grown-ups who know how to groove!

Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area review: Different context, same effect

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Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area review: Different context, same effect

The professor and his team in Hahoe masks are ready to steal!

Salt City review: Family dysfunction is best served lightly salted. This show isn’t

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Salt City review: Family dysfunction is best served lightly salted. This show isn’t

SonyLIV brought us superb shows like 'Gullak' and 'Tabbar'. Looks like this wannabe slipped through the cracks…

Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon review: Not just a cool title, the film is a cinematic experience

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Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon review: Not just a cool title, the film is a cinematic experience

Theatre director and filmmaker Anamika Haksar takes us on a picaresque journey of motley characters who live in the narrow lanes of old Delhi.

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