I watched omkara this weekend and noticed him with Saif Ali Khan and remembered him in more movies he is definately very talented and less recognised actor.

I watched Deva and guess what, it’s actually a good movie. It has everything a proper thriller needs, a tight plot, solid acting, and a satisfying climax. But of course, it flopped. Why? Probably because people were too busy scrolling through reels during the build-up. Then they sit there, clueless during the climax, and say, "Why Dev confessed? Did he f*ck Rebacca? It wasn’t that good." No, your attention span just didn’t make it past the opening credits.

Honestly, the climax and the killer’s motivation were better than the original Mumbai Police and that’s saying something. But we’re in an era where unless a movie throws explosions, songs, and slow-motion punches every five minutes. Plot? Depth? Nuance? Too much work. Just give us something we can watch with two brain cells and a phone in hand.

Then the same people cry about Bollywood not making good movies. Bollywood does make them. The problem is, no one shows up. Meanwhile, Pushpa 2 drops and everyone is in line like sheep, paying triple the price for tickets. And I’m no saint either. Didn’t watch Deva in theatres. Pirated it. Guilty as charged.

Also, Shahid Kapoor is criminally underrated. He is right up there with Ranbir and Ranveer, maybe even better in some roles, but somehow never gets the same spotlight. The man deserves more.

SRK in My name is Khan

Salman Bhai in Tere Naam

Alia Bhatt in Gangubai

Ranbir in Barfi

Priyanka in barfi

Aamir Khan in 3 idiots

Akshay Kumar in Rustom

Saif Ali Khan in omkara

Shahid in Kabir Singh

Kareena in jab we met

Ajay in singham

Sharman in 1920 London

Ritesh in ek villain

Sanju baba in Munna Bhai

Emraan hashmi in Jannat What is yours...

I don’t know if it’s just me getting older or if Bollywood has really taken a nosedive, but I’ve completely lost interest in watching Hindi films. Growing up, I used to be obsessed with Bollywood – from the 90s classics to early 2000s hits – they had heart, character, and stories that actually made sense.

Now? It’s just formulaic garbage. Every movie feels like a copy-paste job – same over-the-top action, cringe-inducing dialogues, forced romance, unnecessary item songs, and zero originality. It’s like they’re more focused on pushing star kids and remaking South Indian or Hollywood films than actually telling a good story.

Even the so-called “big releases” feel soulless. And don’t get me started on the VFX – if you’re gonna make fantasy or sci-fi, at least put in some effort to make it believable. It’s embarrassing how bad it looks sometimes.

Meanwhile, smaller indie films or stuff on OTT platforms are doing a way better job with storytelling and acting. It just proves that Bollywood can do better – they just don’t want to.

Anyone else feel the same? Or am I just outgrowing it?

And the dishonor goes to… Liger!

Marketed as a high-energy sports action film, Liger turned out to be an absolute misfire. With a wafer-thin plot, cringe-inducing dialogues, and a central performance that couldn't carry the weight of the film, it became a prime example of hype not translating into quality. The film tried to blend MMA action with commercial masala but failed on both fronts, leaving viewers baffled—especially with that Mike Tyson cameo that added nothing but confusion.

Next Up: Day 13 – Genre Definer in Action!

Time for some positivity! We’re now shifting to the Genre Definer category, starting with Action. This one's all about the film that set the standard, redefined the genre, or left a lasting legacy in Indian action cinema.

How to Vote:

1. Comment your choice for the ultimate action-defining movie.
   
2. Upvote if someone’s already mentioned your pick.
   
3. Want to back your choice? Go ahead—explain why it’s the genre’s benchmark!

Rules:

• One top-voted unique comment wins.
  
• Let’s keep the vibe positive and respectful.
  

So—what’s the movie that truly defined action in Indian cinema? Voting’s open till tomorrow!

Am I the only one who feels this movie didn't got the appreciation which it deserved. Like it was so good not just commercially but it was a genuinely great movie where I felt everything was top notch no big issues Comparing it with the appreciation and limelight Pathan got being an awful movie Here war was really good, even the theatre experience was superb Ready to chat with y'all on this what's your take

Amar Kaushik director of movies like Stree 2, Bhediya, Bala on a recent interview with Komal Nahta when asked about films like Animal and it's societal imapact spoke out his opinion!

I'd been putting this off for far too long but finally watched Laila Majnu. I know that it's a fairly polarizing film and people have mixed opinions about it, ranking from dislike to love. While the movie had its flaws and the screenplay should have been tighter and the romance between the leads in the first half should have been more fleshed out, Avinash Tiwary should take a bow. The dude deserves the world and I think it's a crime that he's not more frequently cast as a leading man in mainstream Bollywood. Instead, we have to watch a lisping monkey try and fail at romancing a sewer rat in Nadaaniyan.

The way AT portrays Qais is mesmerizing. He essentially implodes after waiting endlessly for the person he loves to the point where he doesn't need her physical presence to feel her love anymore. His love for her ultimately transcends all physical and tangible bounds. You can see the frenzy and almost religious fervor he has for her in his eyes. That's very, very difficult to enact on screen and I haven't seen anything like it in a long time. His performance, combined with the cinematography and Atif's voice, made this movie a standout for me. If you consider that this was his debut, then his performance becomes even more impressive in terms of its sheer range, versatility. His performance is SO credible and raw-the desperation in his voice and the darting of his eyes are scarily convincing.

Up to this point I thought Ram Leela was the best modern rendition of Romeo and Juliet. That movie has its strengths too but Ranveer Singh's performance now seems like overacting in comparison. I thought Laila Majnu's take on love was more nuanced as well. Majnu's love for her is zealous and devotional in nature-it's highly romanticized and doesn't heed societal conventions or complexities. Laila's is bound by practical concerns: class, her existing marriage, her father's wishes, etc. He loves her more than she will ever comprehend, and she's just unable to love him the way he wants to be loved in this life. That conflict defines the tragic nature of their story.

We really need more content like this. With a few more tweaks to the screenplay, and maybe a casting change for Tripti Dimri, who felt a little out of place, this movie could have been a masterpiece.

Avinash Tiwary deserves so much more than he's currently getting in terms of work. I really hope that casting directors in the industry realize this and do something about it, because right now, they, along with the big studios, are fucking ruining this industry.

Something I’ve always found fascinating — Bollywood moments that were truly ahead of their time. It could be anything — a movie, a piece of music, a character, some lyrics, a film’s climax, or even a VFX attempt that broke the norm.

I’m not talking about how successful these movies were. In fact, some flopped miserably. But they dared to do something no one had tried before. Be it the storyline, direction, visual treatment, or even the way an emotion was portrayed.

Rang De Basanti The climax — a group of youngsters taking over All India Radio to confess to a political assassination?

Ra.One Love it or hate it, this was one of India’s first full-blown attempts at a VFX-heavy superhero universe. me were far ahead of Indian cinema norms.

Kaagaz Ke Phool

India’s first CinemaScope film. It tanked back then but is now considered a visual and emotional masterpiece. Guru Dutt was way ahead of his time in portraying the rise and fall of a director’s life.

No Smoking Anurag KASHYAP’s mind boggling concept.

Did anyone else pick up on this? JJ's sister-in-law (played by Shreya Narayan) in Rockstar (2011) seemed kinda flirty with Janardhan in the first half of the movie. She was checking him out a few times, and her overall vibe came off as pretty flirtatious. Was that just me, or did anyone else catch that too?

After a long time felt satisfied watching a film. So well acted and directed and everything from music to visuals is meticulously designed. Both Avinash and Boman gave complex performance. What i loved how the film had layers and how their was a story within a story like that of Avinash's house.

People might neglect it as another Father-son story but this movie is very empathetic towards both the characters.

Another good thing was its a departure from movies nowadays which are overcrowded with people but this film beleives in minamilsm and let every character breathe and develop with its own pace so please watch if you haven't.

50 min. story of a small town theatre actor who is trying to get out of Darbhanga for Mumbai. Family, Expectations, hopes, passion, dreams are clear ..... future feels like fog.

Just watching Mohabatein, leave aside Jimmy, does any of the new debutant has the charisma and screen presence of even Uday? Since 2020?

Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Here's my take—my parents recently went to watch Dil Toh Pagal Hai and had an absolute blast. They were surprised to find the theatre packed with a young crowd, all hooting and cheering for every scene and song in SRK’s film. They said they couldn’t remember the last time they enjoyed a movie in the theatre this much. Now, they’re definitely up for watching something like that again.

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Was watching an old interview with Anupama Chopra and Rohit Shetty where she mentioned that audiences sometimes feel like he takes them for granted. I was thinking about this and I feel that's actually not true. In order to take something for granted in a creative profession, you need to be extremely competent and capable, and then decide not to expend any of your creative energy on something because you feel it's not worth your effort.

The problem isn't that Rohit Shetty takes the audience for granted. It's that he was never very talented to begin with, and that audiences, which have become more sophisticated consumers of content since COVID, see through him now. Movies like Golmaal (the first only), Singham, and Chennai Express (maybe not even this one according to a decent amount of people) are celebrated as some of his best works, and those movies are Rohit Shetty working as hard as he can.

His latest, Indian Police Force, is a poorly directed and terribly written series which wasted its better actors (Vivek Oberoi). Shetty doesn't doesn't take audiences for granted. He is simply not good enough to be successful in today's media environment.

The show is scheduled for 8:30 PM on 19th April at PVR Oberoi Goregaon. AR Rahman musical on big screen is something to look out for. Perfect for couples and date option.