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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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K-drama review: 'Doctor Lawyer' is anything but straightforward. There's evil everywhere

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K-drama review: 'Doctor Lawyer' is anything but straightforward. There's evil everywhere

Can the brilliant Dr Han (So Ji-Sub) bring a corrupt healthcare gaint to its knees with a carefully constructed plan?

777 Charlie review: Kiranraj K creates magic with Rakshit Shetty and a dog called Charlie

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777 Charlie review: Kiranraj K creates magic with Rakshit Shetty and a dog called Charlie

When a dog adopts you, you will change for the better: This film will turn you into a believer.

MC Travel Special | 9 seriously cool weekend getaways from Mumbai

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MC Travel Special | 9 seriously cool weekend getaways from Mumbai

From paragliding to plunge pools, you can choose to do it all.

Ek Badnaam Sa… Aashram 3 review: Bobby Deol reprises role as the beatific Godman and kingmaker

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Ek Badnaam Sa… Aashram 3 review: Bobby Deol reprises role as the beatific Godman and kingmaker

Season 3 of 'Ek Badnaam Sa… Aashram' is a tad long-winded, but the machinations at this ashram of horror get murkier.

KK tribute: Channel V Jammin and the voice of love

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KK tribute: Channel V Jammin and the voice of love

Louis Banks, Ranjit Barot and Leslie Louis first got his ‘tape’ and UTV spotted his talent. There was no Spotify then to release songs, no Clubhouse rooms supported him, just belief in music...

K-drama review: Mobeomtaxi or Taxi Driver is a show with a villain so vicious, you are scared for the hero

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K-drama review: Mobeomtaxi or Taxi Driver is a show with a villain so vicious, you are scared for the hero

This show on Amazon Prime Video will make you wish there was a Rainbow Taxi Service to help you extract revenge too!

Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi review: Great idea, good actors but the secret sauce is missing

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Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi review: Great idea, good actors but the secret sauce is missing

It’s only in the fourth and the fifth episode of the five episode season that the story begins to look interesting. Too much time is wasted in the fluff, with villagers and kidnapping and selling stolen goods in a bazaar…

Johnny Vs Amber review: When a relationship goes horribly wrong, is recording one another really therapy?

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Johnny Vs Amber review: When a relationship goes horribly wrong, is recording one another really therapy?

If you’re like the millions who are watching the Johnny Depp trial live online, this Discovery+ documentary is a must watch.

K-drama review: 'Green Mothers’ Club' about ambitious parents is relatable and riveting

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K-drama review: 'Green Mothers’ Club' about ambitious parents is relatable and riveting

How far would you go to discover your child’s academic potential?

Vijayi Bhav review: Marathi films are suddenly taking an odd turn

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Vijayi Bhav review: Marathi films are suddenly taking an odd turn

The story idea is great, but the one redeeming feature of this film is a song.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 review: It’s new, improved, and worth a dekko for Tabu, the black cat, and Kartik Aaryan

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 review: It’s new, improved, and worth a dekko for Tabu, the black cat, and Kartik Aaryan

Unlike most sequels, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' better crafted. Will not make you check your phone.

K-drama review: 'Pachinko' is an epic saga of love, loss, longing and resilience

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K-drama review: 'Pachinko' is an epic saga of love, loss, longing and resilience

Apple TV+ brings you a superb, award-winning series that spans four generations.

Mere Desh Ki Dharti review: A good concept shredded shoddily in a shrill cacophony over 144 interminable minutes

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Mere Desh Ki Dharti review: A good concept shredded shoddily in a shrill cacophony over 144 interminable minutes

The propaganda is cloying, but the idea of saving farmers is noble.

Pet Puraan review: A story that tries too hard to become a Bible for pet parenting, and stumbles

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Pet Puraan review: A story that tries too hard to become a Bible for pet parenting, and stumbles

The show on SonyLIV has a long checklist, but only a few funny moments.

Fantasy K-dramas that make yamdoots, goblins, ghosts and witches look good. But... Do you believe in magic?

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Fantasy K-dramas that make yamdoots, goblins, ghosts and witches look good. But... Do you believe in magic?

Tears and laughter and a world full of magic in fantasy K-dramas.

Never Kiss Your Best Friend 2 review: A refreshing story about love and friendship

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Never Kiss Your Best Friend 2 review: A refreshing story about love and friendship

Anya Singh, Sarah Jane Dias, Karan Wahi and Nakuul Mehta make this show eminently watchable.

Heropanti 2 review: Tiger Shroff is the good-looking centre of this hodgepodge film

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Heropanti 2 review: Tiger Shroff is the good-looking centre of this hodgepodge film

Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the villain who must be stopped. From overacting.

Operation Romeo review: This film will make you scared for the couple found canoodling by the cops

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Operation Romeo review: This film will make you scared for the couple found canoodling by the cops

Sharad Kelkar makes for a great villain in this film. But the ageless Bhumika Chawla steals the show, coming across as vulnerable yet strong.

The Kardashians review: Billionaire siblings bicker in an addictive American K-drama

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The Kardashians review: Billionaire siblings bicker in an addictive American K-drama

Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie with their mom Kris bring a reality show to India.

Beast review: Thalapathy Vijay stabs and shoots a mall full of terrorists to music

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Beast review: Thalapathy Vijay stabs and shoots a mall full of terrorists to music

Take ear-drum protection along to see Vijay starrer 'Beast' if you can, and leave logic at home.

Mai review: Sakshi Tanwar is a revelation in this slow-burn murder mystery

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Mai review: Sakshi Tanwar is a revelation in this slow-burn murder mystery

This medically trained Mai surpasses Sridevi's character in 'Mom' and Raveena Tandon's in 'Maatr'.

A Hero review: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi delivers a simple but powerful film

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A Hero review: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi delivers a simple but powerful film

Can a common man survive in this age of viral videos, fake news and social media rumours?

Gullak 3 review: Another wholesome season of this sweet and salty ode to middle-class life

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Gullak 3 review: Another wholesome season of this sweet and salty ode to middle-class life

With Gullak 3, Geetanjali Kulkarni and Jameel Khan make you wish they were related to you.

Review: Kaun Pravin Tambe? is a lovely little cricketing movie about a very persistent man

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Review: Kaun Pravin Tambe? is a lovely little cricketing movie about a very persistent man

Shreyas Talpade, Parambrata Chatterjee and the entire ensemble chawl cast make this movie worth a watch!

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