Author: sandeepadnani

Sandeep Adnani is the Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of ‘The Codes of the Exiled Rogue’ , ‘The Origin of the Exiled Rogue’ and ‘The Prophecy of the Exiled Rogue’ eBooks. He nurtured this metaphysical and transformational fiction idea for over six years before publishing the first part in July 2019. All three books of ‘The Exiled Rogue Series’, a trilogy about the purpose and meaning of life and beyond, are Amazon #1 Bestsellers in multiple categories. His first book, The Codes of the Exiled Rogue was declared an Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction: Visionary category of the 2021 International Book Awards. His second book, The Origin of the Exiled Rogue was an Award Winner in the Science Fiction: Alien/Space category of the 2021 American Fiction Awards. It was also an Award-Winning Finalist in the Visionary Fiction category of the 2021 American Fiction Awards. His third book, The Prophecy of the Exiled Rogue was an Award Winning Finalist in the Fiction: Visionary category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest. The omnibus of the trilogy, The Exiled Rogue Series, won the Silver Medal at the Global Book Awards 2022, in the Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction category and Gold Winner at the ABLE Awards in 2024 in the Book Series category. Embarking on new genres, he has seven new stand-alone books in the offing. In 2021, he completed writing a futuristic sci-fi-romance which he is currently querying. The unpublished manuscript was a finalist for the Writing Award in the 2022 Page Turner Awards. He finished writing a mystery novel in 2022 and an Alternate Fiction novella in 2023. He has published three non-fiction novellas in the YOU DECIDE series. He is currently working on an illustrated children's book. He changed careers from the advertising/media industry and is now a mental health counsellor in Melbourne, with bases in Mumbai and Dubai as well.

Parasite (2019)

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Finally watched the film that won so many awards and rightfully so! Brilliant writing and performances make a nuanced viewing experience.

The film starts with a simple premise, which slowly turns into a social commentary. Subtle differences in class, lifestyle, taking advantage of the naive or the trusting, turns characters greedy, manipulative and ruthless.

What we witness in the climax is unexpected and shows the extent to which prejudice and the fight to survive can affect the human psyche.

Stellar direction by Bong Joon-ho and a must watch!

4/5

Sex Education (2019-)

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This British comedy has all the ingredients to educate and enlighten. Following the lives of teenagers who are discovering themselves during puberty and high school shenanigans, they stumble upon an unlikely source of therapy.

They all need it, because they are stumbling through an unknown world of sexuality, pleasure, being coy or a virgin. Adult lives and relationship woes provide entertaining and insightful sub plots while giving you an education which you may not have had in school!

Well written and brilliantly acted by the ensemble cast! Great watch!

Altered Carbon (2018-)

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A brilliant concept and story, based on a novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan, the series keeps you glued to its fast changing environment and technical plot points.

In a world where a consciousness can live forever, there are bound to be power struggles, conflicts of interest and complications. All this and more span centuries of drama and romance, bringing a detailed theme alive on screen.

The action scenes are intense, the aesthetics riveting, the costumes and rich production values make it a great watch.

Ghosts (2019-)

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A hilarious BBC show, with an interesting premise. Young house owners realise they are not the only ones living there, joined by ghosts of decades and centuries past.

Watch and laugh at the peculiar house guests!

The Politician (2019-)

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Training for politics starts early in this wealthy high school setting, where power, dysfunction, comedy and mind games entertain you aplenty.

An ensemble cast plays out many layered and some caricature characters very well. There is a lot at stake and the plot will not stop at anything to achieve its ends!

Expect the unexpected and enjoy the ride!

The Outlander (2014-)

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A rich tapestry of history, drama, culture and society in the past make for a entertaining viewing.

The performances by Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe and Tobias Menzies are impeccable, supported by a talented cast. Some of the violence and gore is spine chilling, but adds authenticity to the period in history.

A brilliant lens in to a time which shaped events in the Kingdom. Based on the series by Diana Gabaldon it is a must watch!

Ghost stories (2020)

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Four directors bring us very different scary stories.

Zoya gives us the creepy one with Janhvi Kapoor who has done a decent job.

Anurag Kashyap gives us the abstract one with symbolism and an unexpected evil.

Dibakar Banerjee gives us the spine chilling series of events that befall an unfortunate village (watch out for Gulshan Devaiah).

Karan Johar gives the opulent and vague relationship of a grandmother and her grandson.

3/5

Schitt’s Creek (2015-)

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Created by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, this is a brilliant show with comedy woven into the most unlikely scenarios.

Joined by Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, Jenn Robertson, Chris Elliott, Tom Rozon, Sarah Levy and Noah Reid, it is a laugh riot in the most subtle way.

It starts off slow, where you get to know each character and their idiosyncrasies. Very soon they start growing on you, they shed their one dimensional forms and become real.

The humour blends with reality and bonding between the characters, the personal evolution of the family and their small and important milestones, making it an endearing watch, a breath of fresh air in terms of content.

6 seasons on Netflix and loving it!