The Taj Story: Paresh Rawal’s Brilliant Performance Stands Tall in a Film Undermined by Its Own Caution

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

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The Taj Story attempts to walk a delicate cinematic tightrope — one stretched between historical debate, fictional reconstruction and the ever-sensitive arena of public sentiment. It is a film with ambition, urgency and relevance. But what it lacks is narrative conviction. What it does have,

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De De Pyaar De 2: A Charming Sequel Lifted by R. Madhavan’s Commanding Performance

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

De De Pyaar De 2 arrives with the usual expectations that accompany sequels — familiar faces, familiar conflicts and the risk of repetition. Yet, the film manages to rise above predictability, thanks largely to a magnetic, deeply nuanced performance by R. Madhavan. This sequel becomes his stage, and he commands it with effortless authority. Every […]

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Haq Review: Yami Gautam’s Boldest Role Yet in a Film That Redefines Justice

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

Suparn S Varma’s Haq stands tall as one of the most fearless courtroom dramas in recent Hindi cinema. The film revisits the emotionally charged debate between faith and fundamental rights through the lens of a woman’s quiet defiance. It is not loud or theatrical, yet every scene leaves a mark. At its heart, Haq is […]

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Baramulla Review: Haunting Shadows Over the Valley

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

Aditya Dhar’s Baramulla, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, unfolds as a chilling yet poetic narrative that transforms the snow-laden silence of Kashmir into a canvas of grief and guilt. The film isn’t merely a supernatural thriller; it’s a meditation on trauma, exile, and the ghosts that linger not in houses, but in memories. Set in […]

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Kantara Chapter 1 – Movie Review

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 expands the celebrated world of Kantara into an ambitious prequel that stretches across mythology, folklore, and history. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the origins of divine traditions and human conflict, offering audiences both a visual spectacle and a spiritual journey. The film’s greatest strength lies in its

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One Battle After Another – Movie Review

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is an audacious blend of dark comedy, political satire, and action spectacle that cements his reputation as one of modern cinema’s boldest directors. Running at nearly three hours, the film refuses to settle into one genre, instead shifting between screwball farce, paranoid thriller, and tender family drama. It […]

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Dashavatar Review: The Kantara Moment of Marathi Cinema

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Dashavatar (2025) arrives as a breathtaking blend of cinema and culture, one that anchors itself in the folk traditions of Konkan while speaking to a modern audience. Directed and written by Subodh Khanolkar, the film is a suspenseful yet soulful journey into the world of Dashavatari theatre, the centuries-old folk art based on the ten […]

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Jolly LLB 3 Review: A Courtroom Drama That Loses Its Way

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Subhash Kapoor’s Jolly LLB 3 attempts to bring together the best elements of its successful predecessors: sharp satire, socially relevant themes, and the familiar clash of two flawed but endearing lawyers. This time, the subject is weightier than ever — the farmers’ protest and the contentious Land Acquisition Act. On paper, it should have been […]

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Ek Chatur Naar Movie Review

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

I walked into Ek Chatur Naar with a fair bit of curiosity. The film had the promise of being a sharp, witty black comedy thriller — the kind of cat-and-mouse game that thrives on tension, clever writing, and just the right amount of humour. And to its credit, the script lays a solid foundation. The […]

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Mirai (2025) Review: A Grand Fantasy with Flaws

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai is one of the most ambitious fantasy films to emerge from Telugu cinema in recent years. Backed by People Media Factory and mounted on a budget of around ₹60 crore, the film promises a grand spectacle that merges elements of Indian mythology with futuristic superhero storytelling. On paper, it is a bold […]