Film: Balgandharva (U) (Marathi) Director: Ravi Jadhav Cast: Subodh Bhave, Suhas Joshi, Vibhavari Deshpande, Prachiti Mhatre, Kishor Kadam, Avinash Narkar Rating: *** “?????????, ???? ???? ?? ???? ????. ?? ??????? ?????? ????,” says V Shantaram to an ageing Narayanrao Rajhans…
‘I have woven together comedy, drama and strong performances in Superstar’
Mahendra Kadam, the creator of the successful Marathi reality shows Home Minister and Hasya Samraat, is stepping into filmdom with his debut Marathi feature Superstar. “Like any director who steps into showbiz, my goal was to direct a feature film,”…
Cars 2 is Tow Mater’s show all the way
Film: Cars 2 (U) Director: John Lasseter & Brad Lewis Cast: Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Owen Wilson, Eddie Izzard, John Turturro, Bonnie Hunt Rating: **1/2 Lightning McQueen (Wilson) is back and is looking forward to a…
Online lingerie store gives Indian men a new option
Books, electronics, apparel, shoes and now — hold your breath — you can buy lingerie online. Straps & Strings, a NOIDA-based start-up by Saurabh and Deeksha Dadu, brings luxurious lingerie and sleepwear right to your desktop. “There is a lack…
Review: Turning 30? Not a great idea
Film: Turning 30 (A) Dir: Alankrita Shrivastava Cast: Gul Panag, Purab Kohli, Sid Makkar Rating: * The idea of an Indian chick flick is exciting for sure. Turning 30 talks about a typical 30-year-old independent Mumbai woman’s life. Sure, we…
2014: Raj Ka Rann: An election manifesto for the Thackerays
Film: 2014: Raj Ka Rann Cast: Prasad Oak, Ramesh Deo, Santosh Juvekar, Sudesh Mashilkar, Deepak Shirke Director: Pradeep Bhore Rating: * The Thackerays have been making the headlines for multiple reasons. It’s hardly surprising that the Bhatts haven’t yet managed…