A rare gem of a film, bursting with authenticity and brilliant performances, it is a simple yet layered tale with well etched characters.
Amitabh Bachchan is not visible at all. All you see is Mirza, the landlord / petty pilferer who loves his mansion.
One of his many long term tenants are Ayushmann Khurana and his family, who are at odds with him. The drama that follows is accompanied with an ample dose of comedy of the classic kind.
A fitting and unpredictable end is the cherry on top of this superb film, directed by Shoojit Sircar.
For creative and nuanced cinema, excellent cinematography, background score, music, lyrics and a superlative ensemble cast, this film is highly recommended!
The series dramatises an alternate history which shows a world where the global space race hasn’t ended.
American politics is intertwined with NASA’s efforts, pushing them for results and milestones. Female astronauts and mission commanders get involved in the program much sooner. The drama plays out on both Earth and space, with various issues which were not factored in, that come to light.
Excellent performances by the cast and no expense spared in the production values make this a realistic and riveting watch.
A German science fiction and thriller, it demands every ounce of attention from the audience for the tale it so painstakingly weaves.
Right from the start they set a consistent mood and tone, with a haunting background score which heralds a world of mystery and intrigue.
The drama that unfolds seems ordinary at first, with hints of suspense. As the the show progresses we are drawn in to a web of ‘the alternate’. The rest I shall leave to your viewing pleasure of the three seasons.
A brilliant ensemble cast of all ages give memorable performances, the production values add depth to the proceedings and the writing holds it altogether right till the last scene.
Third New Year’s Eve at NOIR. #COTER trailer, ebook and paperback releases. Mumbai airport pit stop. Dubai reunions galore! Memory book by Ambreen; one of my most cherished gifts. Holding the first copy of COTER. Prathna turns 50. The Dubai launch and book signing, with my family and loved ones. Book reading by my Amma Pratibha Rao. Quality time with my bestie. Emirates International School talk with senior students.
Mumbai launch and book signing. Book reading by author Nandini Dhanani. Ekta and Anjali make the moment even more special. Singapore celebration. Melbourne event with surprise T-shirts! Book reading by Divyesh Udeshi. Rath Yatra and amusement park rides on a sunny day. COTER becomes an Amazon #1 Bestselling ebook! Start writing part 2 of the trilogy. Retreat for wellness begins. Amy comes to Melbourne. Outlander. Breezy buzz cut. Veer turns 40: virtual birthday song.
Zoom catch up with Kings college gang. Instalive as an Author and then as a Counsellor. Mom and Dad’s 56th Wedding Anniversary. Reacquainted with Baking. Complete writing Part 2, editing commences. Short story gets published: Fairy Tales – Rewind. Start writing Part 3. Revna turns 25. Three years in Australia. Love Schitt’s Creek! Games on Zoom with Sappu, Amy and Bob! Into the night. Teasers ready for book 2. Will and Grace ends. Launched a counselling blog on Medium. Morning Wars. Supervision training begins. Buddha . The world starts to open. Defending Jacob. Winter begins. Alex turns 30. Finished writing part 3. The Exiled Rogue series logo unveiled. 16/6
6 months ago I was eagerly awaiting the launch of my first book. 6 months later, here I am, having finished writing the second and third. Always look for silver linings, you will find them.
I remember when I started to write the last chapter, this mixed feeling of dread and excitement had me racing through it. Today I have finished the self-edit of the final instalment and it has been sent to the editor!
Powerful performances which show character graphs for the entire ensemble cast, it makes a riveting and tense watch.
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington pack a versatile and brave punch, dealing with things in ways which get create more issues than solutions.
The younger cast are a revelation for the spectrum of emotions they effortlessly display. The problems for everyone get more intense and out of hand as the stakes get higher.
I started writing my first book ‘The Codes of the Exiled Rogue’ on 18th June 2019 and didn’t get very far, abandoning the drafts I had written from 2013 onwards.
I got some perspective when I travelled and came back renewed in July, the writing flowed and I finished my first draft in September. When I wrote the last chapter of COTER I knew right away that it couldn’t be a stand-alone book. There was more to this story that needed to be told.
I announced a trilogy when I launched it in January 2020. I started writing part 2 in February, riding high on the wave of COTER becoming an Amazon bestseller e-book.
What I didn’t expect is for the flow to be unending and bountiful, which enabled me continue writing part 3 as soon as I sent part 2 to the editor in early May.
Today, two days shy of the 18th, I am elated to announce that part 3 has been written, the trilogy is now complete and will be called ‘The Exiled Rogue series’. I share the beautiful hand-drawn calligraphy logo which represents the series.
There was a time when I couldn’t see the end of the writing process of the first book, let alone three! It just shows that a lot can happen in a year! I look forward to sharing their titles and other details soon.
A part of me didn’t want this journey to end, but the story demanded to be written, it knocked every day on the door of my imagination, making sure it snaked its way from my mind to my keyboard.
Part 2 is deep in the editing stage with my editor and I will start the self edit for part 3 next week after a well deserved break, before I crowd her mailbox with the final instalment of the trilogy.
Watch this space for more news and a very special sneak peak, which is coming soon!
Calligraphy by Minjal Kadakia, @minjalkadakia Design Composition by Samir Bharadwaj, @samirbharadwaj
In a world where humans have lost the ability to see, sight soon becomes a superstitious evil that is feared and must be eradicated.
Though the series is set in the future it looks to the past for ways to survive. Intuitive action and characters whose other senses are heightened make for an interesting watch.
There are some stellar performances by Sylvia Hoeks, Alfre Woodard and Hera Hilmarsdottir. Jason Mamoa is in top form and very convincing in the principal role.
If you are ready to consume apocalyptic content, then this should be on top of your list!
Eight heartwarming real stories that tell us what dreams and aspirations brought people to the USA or kept people there.
Spelling, squash/sneakers, hat/boots, a silent retreat, cookies, quail eggs, lucky winners and asylum seekers all have relevance in how people persevere in making their dreams come true.
With all the negativity in the world right now, this one is a heart warming watch!
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