Subhash K Jha spotlights the brilliance of Manisha Koirala in 10 of her best performances.
1. 1942: A Love Story (1994):
Manisha Koirala beat Madhuri Dixit into play the ethereal Rajjo in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s saga of love during the time of political upheaval. Madhuri had been screen-tested but was dropped to make way for Manisha. Her exquisite beauty as captured on celluloid by cinematographer Binod Pradhan, inspired poet Javed Akhtar to write the song ‘Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga’.
2. Bombay (1994):
The classics just happened in Manisha’s career. She didn’t plan them. In fact she was totally ignorant of who Mani Ratnam was when this film was offered to her. Manisha said no to it as it was the role of a mother of 8-year old twin boys. It was friend guide and mentor cinematographer Ashok Mehta who commanded Manisha to do the film that...
1. 1942: A Love Story (1994):
Manisha Koirala beat Madhuri Dixit into play the ethereal Rajjo in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s saga of love during the time of political upheaval. Madhuri had been screen-tested but was dropped to make way for Manisha. Her exquisite beauty as captured on celluloid by cinematographer Binod Pradhan, inspired poet Javed Akhtar to write the song ‘Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga’.
2. Bombay (1994):
The classics just happened in Manisha’s career. She didn’t plan them. In fact she was totally ignorant of who Mani Ratnam was when this film was offered to her. Manisha said no to it as it was the role of a mother of 8-year old twin boys. It was friend guide and mentor cinematographer Ashok Mehta who commanded Manisha to do the film that...
- 18/8/2025
- de Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Image: Pratik Gandhi Instagram
Actor Pratik Gandhi, who first made his mark in Scam 1992, had a brilliant 2024, with varied roles in films like Agni and Do Aur Do Pyaar. He started off this year with another terrific performance in the action/drama/comedy Dhoom Dham, and there are many more projects to come. Gandhi talks with Subhash K Jha about his career so far and how excited he is for what is coming next in 2025.
What do you have lined up this year?
This year is going to be exciting for me as I have a couple of films which are ready.Dhoom Dham is already out.. Ghamasan had a screening in (Mami) festival. That is also ready to be released. Am hoping that it’s announced soon. Another film, Phule, is also ready. I’m just waiting for their release. There are a couple of web shows that I...
Actor Pratik Gandhi, who first made his mark in Scam 1992, had a brilliant 2024, with varied roles in films like Agni and Do Aur Do Pyaar. He started off this year with another terrific performance in the action/drama/comedy Dhoom Dham, and there are many more projects to come. Gandhi talks with Subhash K Jha about his career so far and how excited he is for what is coming next in 2025.
What do you have lined up this year?
This year is going to be exciting for me as I have a couple of films which are ready.Dhoom Dham is already out.. Ghamasan had a screening in (Mami) festival. That is also ready to be released. Am hoping that it’s announced soon. Another film, Phule, is also ready. I’m just waiting for their release. There are a couple of web shows that I...
- 27/3/2025
- de Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Ghatak Re-Release Box Office: Sunny Deol Might Change The History With Only 75 Lakh Collection! (Photo Credit – YouTube)
Sunny Deol fans might assemble for a festival since his 1996 film Ghatak is gearing up for a re-release. While it has been the season of re-releases, the action drama helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the action thriller also starred Meenakshi Sheshadri, Amrish Puri & Danny Denzongpa.
Box Office 1996
Interestingly, with the re-release of Sunny Deol’s film, the box office chart of 1996 will witness a major transition. Currently, the highest-grossing film of 1996 is Raja Hindustani, with a collection of 45 crore. While it would be very difficult for Sunny to dethrone Aamir Khan, he would target another Khan!
In 1996, Salman Khan had only one hit film, where he played the supporting character. It was Jeet, also starring Sunny Deol and Karisma Kapoor. The film earned 16.5 crore at the box office and was the third-highest-grossing film of the year.
Sunny Deol fans might assemble for a festival since his 1996 film Ghatak is gearing up for a re-release. While it has been the season of re-releases, the action drama helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the action thriller also starred Meenakshi Sheshadri, Amrish Puri & Danny Denzongpa.
Box Office 1996
Interestingly, with the re-release of Sunny Deol’s film, the box office chart of 1996 will witness a major transition. Currently, the highest-grossing film of 1996 is Raja Hindustani, with a collection of 45 crore. While it would be very difficult for Sunny to dethrone Aamir Khan, he would target another Khan!
In 1996, Salman Khan had only one hit film, where he played the supporting character. It was Jeet, also starring Sunny Deol and Karisma Kapoor. The film earned 16.5 crore at the box office and was the third-highest-grossing film of the year.
- 18/3/2025
- de Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Yami Gautam Dhar, Pratik Gandhi, Eijaz Khan, Pavitra Sarkar, Mukul Chadha
Director: Rishab Seth
Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
What’s Good: Unpredictable happenings throughout keep us hugely involved and entertained.
What’s Bad: ??
Loo Break: Nah! It’s on Netflix. Hit the ‘pause’ button if you must go.
Watch or Not?: Definitely! And spread the word about it.
Language: Hindi
Available On: Ott release (Netflix)
Runtime: 108 Minutes
User Rating:
At a superficial level, the film is about newlyweds Koyal (Yami Gautam Dhar) and Veer (Pratik Gandhi), who find themselves in a soup on their wedding night when two gangsters (Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Sarkar) barge into their hotel room to ask Charlie’s whereabouts. Showing remarkable alacrity, Koyal turns the tables on them as a shellshocked Veer follows her out of the window to escape them. The rest...
Star Cast: Yami Gautam Dhar, Pratik Gandhi, Eijaz Khan, Pavitra Sarkar, Mukul Chadha
Director: Rishab Seth
Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
What’s Good: Unpredictable happenings throughout keep us hugely involved and entertained.
What’s Bad: ??
Loo Break: Nah! It’s on Netflix. Hit the ‘pause’ button if you must go.
Watch or Not?: Definitely! And spread the word about it.
Language: Hindi
Available On: Ott release (Netflix)
Runtime: 108 Minutes
User Rating:
At a superficial level, the film is about newlyweds Koyal (Yami Gautam Dhar) and Veer (Pratik Gandhi), who find themselves in a soup on their wedding night when two gangsters (Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Sarkar) barge into their hotel room to ask Charlie’s whereabouts. Showing remarkable alacrity, Koyal turns the tables on them as a shellshocked Veer follows her out of the window to escape them. The rest...
- 14/2/2025
- de Rajiv Vijayakar
- KoiMoi
The International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Weekend & Awards will be celebrating the historic Silver Jubilee edition, a landmark celebration honouring 25 years of Indian cinema’s global legacy. Set to take place from March 8th to 9th, 2025, in the enchanting Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, this milestone event promises an extraordinary fusion of cinematic artistry and cultural heritage.
The festivities begin on Saturday, March 8th, with Sobha Realty Iifa Digital Awards Co-Presented By Nexa as they make their debut, celebrating the innovative brilliance of Ott and digital entertainment and underscoring Iifa’s embrace of the industry’s evolving landscape. The grand finale unfolds on Sunday, March 9th, with the iconic Nexa Presents Iifa Awards Co-Presented by Sobha Realty, honouring cinematic excellence and celebrating Indian cinema’s profound impact on the global stage.
The nominations for the Iifa Digital and Iifa Awards have been revealed and we have the list! By the...
The festivities begin on Saturday, March 8th, with Sobha Realty Iifa Digital Awards Co-Presented By Nexa as they make their debut, celebrating the innovative brilliance of Ott and digital entertainment and underscoring Iifa’s embrace of the industry’s evolving landscape. The grand finale unfolds on Sunday, March 9th, with the iconic Nexa Presents Iifa Awards Co-Presented by Sobha Realty, honouring cinematic excellence and celebrating Indian cinema’s profound impact on the global stage.
The nominations for the Iifa Digital and Iifa Awards have been revealed and we have the list! By the...
- 3/2/2025
- de Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Ott Verdict: Sector 36 Misses Rank #1 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The year 2024 was one of the best for Kriti Sanon as the actress ruled in the theaters as well as on Ott. While she ruled in the theaters with Teri Baaton Mein, Aisa Uljha Jiya, and Crew, she arrived on Netflix with Do Patti and was crowned as the Queen of 2024.
Most-Viewed Streaming Original
Written by Kanika Dhillon and also starring Kajol, Do Patti was the most-viewed streaming original of 2024 that arrived on Netflix. In fact, it fared much better than Vikrant Massey‘s Sector 36.
As per Ormax’s yearly report, Do Patti has generated 15.1 million views since it arrived on Netflix. However, it was Sara Ali Khan who cumulatively was the most-viewed Indian actress with two Streaming originals. While Murder Mubarak on Netflix garnered 13 million views, Ae Watan Mere Watan on Prime Video garnered 11.5 million views.
Trending Rifle Club Ott Verdict: After Successful Budget Recovery,...
The year 2024 was one of the best for Kriti Sanon as the actress ruled in the theaters as well as on Ott. While she ruled in the theaters with Teri Baaton Mein, Aisa Uljha Jiya, and Crew, she arrived on Netflix with Do Patti and was crowned as the Queen of 2024.
Most-Viewed Streaming Original
Written by Kanika Dhillon and also starring Kajol, Do Patti was the most-viewed streaming original of 2024 that arrived on Netflix. In fact, it fared much better than Vikrant Massey‘s Sector 36.
As per Ormax’s yearly report, Do Patti has generated 15.1 million views since it arrived on Netflix. However, it was Sara Ali Khan who cumulatively was the most-viewed Indian actress with two Streaming originals. While Murder Mubarak on Netflix garnered 13 million views, Ae Watan Mere Watan on Prime Video garnered 11.5 million views.
Trending Rifle Club Ott Verdict: After Successful Budget Recovery,...
- 25/1/2025
- de Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Rahul Dholakia’s Agni bravely goes into the life of firefighters who put their lives at utmost risk and get nothing in return.
Not even a thanks, as one embittered firefighter Mahadev Nigade (Jeetendra Joshi) tells his colleague in the best take-out moment when the two share drinks, in a film that has a lot going for itself…until the climactic twist which is not just redundant and irrelevant, it also takes away from the overall impact of the gritty production, turning the lofty spirit into pulp in a gulp.
Making a film on the lives of firefighters might not be much of a compensation for the lives lived thanklessly on the edge. Rahul Dholakia enunciates the struggles of this tireless tribe of heroes without romanticizing it.
There is our hero Vitthal Rao( Pratik Gandhi, who as usual demonstrates his joyous immersion into his character) whose own young son shows...
Not even a thanks, as one embittered firefighter Mahadev Nigade (Jeetendra Joshi) tells his colleague in the best take-out moment when the two share drinks, in a film that has a lot going for itself…until the climactic twist which is not just redundant and irrelevant, it also takes away from the overall impact of the gritty production, turning the lofty spirit into pulp in a gulp.
Making a film on the lives of firefighters might not be much of a compensation for the lives lived thanklessly on the edge. Rahul Dholakia enunciates the struggles of this tireless tribe of heroes without romanticizing it.
There is our hero Vitthal Rao( Pratik Gandhi, who as usual demonstrates his joyous immersion into his character) whose own young son shows...
- 6/12/2024
- de Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Agni Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Sai Tamhankar, Saiyami Kher, Divyenndu, Udit Arora, Jitendra Joshi
Director: Rahul Dholakia
Agni Movie Review Out: Pratik Gandhi Is Fiery In This Rahul Dholakia Film! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
What’s Good: Fresh and hitherto unexplored terrain for Hindi cinema
What’s Bad: Nothing really!
Loo Break: Of course not!
Watch or Not?: Hot enough to watch!
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 123 Minutes
User Rating:
A firefighter says that the word “Pagal” must be remembered by all. Not to describe “mad,” its literal meaning, but as “Pa for Paani, Ga for Gas, and L for Light.” These are the three-point checks everyone must do before leaving their premises so that when all three are shut, there is minimal risk of fire.
Agni (Fire) must have been a difficult film to conceive and write because, like any feature film, a story...
Star Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Sai Tamhankar, Saiyami Kher, Divyenndu, Udit Arora, Jitendra Joshi
Director: Rahul Dholakia
Agni Movie Review Out: Pratik Gandhi Is Fiery In This Rahul Dholakia Film! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
What’s Good: Fresh and hitherto unexplored terrain for Hindi cinema
What’s Bad: Nothing really!
Loo Break: Of course not!
Watch or Not?: Hot enough to watch!
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 123 Minutes
User Rating:
A firefighter says that the word “Pagal” must be remembered by all. Not to describe “mad,” its literal meaning, but as “Pa for Paani, Ga for Gas, and L for Light.” These are the three-point checks everyone must do before leaving their premises so that when all three are shut, there is minimal risk of fire.
Agni (Fire) must have been a difficult film to conceive and write because, like any feature film, a story...
- 6/12/2024
- de Rajiv Vijayakar
- KoiMoi
What To Watch This Weekend, Pushpa 2, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Top Shows (Photo Credit – Instagram)
This week’s major theatrical release is Pushpa 2. Meanwhile, the Ott space continues to embrace the festive spirit with several Christmas-themed releases, a trend likely to persist as we approach the holiday season. As usual, Netflix leads the pack with seven titles, including the Tamil film Amaran, centered on an Indian military hero, and Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt. Prime Video follows with three new entries, while Apple TV+, Zee5, and Sony Liv have one release. For more details, keep reading.
On The Big Screen
Pushpa 2: The Rule (Telugu)
The highly anticipated sequel to Sukumar’s 2021 action drama Pushpa: The Rise is here. Titled Pushpa 2: The Rule, the film continues the story of the notorious sandalwood smuggler. Starring Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, and Rashmika Mandanna
Trending Jigra Ott Release Date Update: Here’s...
This week’s major theatrical release is Pushpa 2. Meanwhile, the Ott space continues to embrace the festive spirit with several Christmas-themed releases, a trend likely to persist as we approach the holiday season. As usual, Netflix leads the pack with seven titles, including the Tamil film Amaran, centered on an Indian military hero, and Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt. Prime Video follows with three new entries, while Apple TV+, Zee5, and Sony Liv have one release. For more details, keep reading.
On The Big Screen
Pushpa 2: The Rule (Telugu)
The highly anticipated sequel to Sukumar’s 2021 action drama Pushpa: The Rise is here. Titled Pushpa 2: The Rule, the film continues the story of the notorious sandalwood smuggler. Starring Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, and Rashmika Mandanna
Trending Jigra Ott Release Date Update: Here’s...
- 4/12/2024
- de Hari P N
- KoiMoi
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