Dial 100, On ZEE5, Is Too Gimmicky And Lightweight To Be Effective
The film gets caught in a web of predictable twists and sketchy writing, doing a disservice to its terrific cast
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Dial 100, On ZEE5, Dials Up The Dated Melodrama Of Middle-Class Rage
Even though Dial 100 gets its nihilistic messaging on point, the gimmicky execution ensures the film is about as surprising as a traffic jam in Andheri East
Shuruaat Ka Twist On Voot Select Review
The sextet of short films, all directed by debutantes, mentored by established directors, produces the now-familiar uneven joy of anthologies
Dial 100 On Zee5 Trailer Talk
Directed by Rensil D’Silva, the film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar, and is set for a digital release on Zee5 on August 6
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Is A Slow But Rewarding Watch
The viewer is able to identify with Sandy and Pinky, and herein lies the filmmakers’ victory
Neena Gupta On Why Late Success Is Like Rajma Chawal
The actress talks about her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh and why she hasn’t named the people who’ve wronged her
Neena Gupta Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sach Kahun Toh | Film Companion
“I was sick of the lies written about me” – Neena Gupta speaks to Anupama Chopra about why she wrote her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, the respect she’s getting today…
Sach Kahun Toh Has Terrific Stories But Also Parts That Are Slapdash
Her honesty is endearing and it is what makes the book worth reading. But what she doesn’t give us enough insight into is her process as an artist.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Studies A Society That Pedestalises Men And Oppresses Women
There is a clear allusion to how pregnancy in Indian society is seen as a worthy cause to treat a woman with more respect than she rightfully deserves
How Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Uses Subversion And Subtext In Its Narrative
The art of subversion that Dibakar Banerjee is known for becomes a whole beast in this film as he uses the style and structure of a cat-and-mouse chase thriller to talk about India’s rotten gender politics
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: Men And Women Are More Than 2D Stereotypes
Neither Sandeep nor Pinky attempts to be an advocate or an ideal for their genders. Instead, they subtly highlight the sometimes silent and mostly outward sexism all genders face.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: How Do You Talk About Gender And Society?
Through the minimalism and hauntingly real storyline, Dibakar Banerjee forces us to think about the expectations we set for the gender binary
