Best Ranbir Kapoor Podcasts (2025)

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Revisiting Devdas | Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai | FC Retake 35:16

9M ago35:16

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Join us as we revisit Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Devdas (2002). This cinematic masterpiece, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit, is a visual and emotional spectacle that has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. In this segment, we explore the opulent world Bhansali created, the poignant performances that brought …

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Revisiting Main Hoon Na | Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai | FC Retake 28:31

12M ago28:31

28:31

Join us as we revisit and break down Farah Khan’s magnanimous directorial debut - Main Hoon Na starring Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Zayed Khan, and Amrita Rao. Closing in on the film's 20th Anniversary, in this episode, we analyse the film’s progressive politics, its immaculate set design, and the subtle odes to old cult classics. We delve into h…

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How to Win the KPL with Kailash Kandpal 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

What's one way to keep your fans engaged? As Kailash says, win the championships! In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Kailash Kandpal, CEO of Puneri Paltan, the winning team of the 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. They discuss sponsorships, scouting new players, hilarious anecdotes from the field, and the tons of opportunities in Kabaddi for …

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Becoming a Sports Entrepreneur and Triathlete with Jitendra Joshi 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

What's common in being an entrepreneur and a triathlete? Dedication, perseverance, and a never-say-no attitude. In this week's episode, Nadeem sits down with Jitendra Joshi, a sports entrepreneur and a triathlete with over 25 years of experience. They unpack what it takes to build sports companies from the ground up, the infrastructure in India, an…

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Working with Ranbir Kapoor and Being the CEO Of Mumbai City FC, with Indranil Das Blah 1:18:43

1y ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Meet the "sports nerd" who went from watching Tom Cruise play a sports agent to being the CEO of Mumbai City Football Club! In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Indranil Das Blah, Vice President at Reliance Sports. With 22 years of experience under his belt, Indranil talks about moving to Delhi to try professional sports and realizing he wasn't "goo…

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Sports Management: Insider Insights with Neel Shah 42:37

1y ago42:37

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How do you cold-call your way into your dream job in sports? Find out from Neel Shah, who's worked in sports management across India and the US! In this episode, Nadeem talks to Neel about his journey from being the director of fan development of the Major League Soccer to being the Associate Dean at the Global Institute of Sports Business. Neel ta…

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Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai | FC Retake 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Kundan Shah directorial masterpiece, "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa” Involving an in-depth exploration of Shah Rukh Khan's breakthrough performance, the addition of endearing talent and charm through Deepak Tijori and Suchitra Krishnamurthy's portrayals, and its profound impact on…

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The Grassroots Revolution In Indian Football with Siddarth Sabapathy 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

56:35

How do we bridge the gap between grassroots sports and elite sports? In this episode, Nadeem talks to Siddarth Sabapathy about kicking off football from the community level to making the Vile Parle Premier League a league of their own! Siddarth is a sports strategist and co-founder of Sporko- a sports management company that develops and promotes s…

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Beyond the Finish Line: Insights into the Running World with P. Venkatraman 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

56:17

Here's why you should run for your life! Nadeem talks to P. Venkatraman, Founder of YouTooCanRun, about all the reasons why running is the mother of all sports. They unpack how running became a 700-crore industry with over 1600 events across the country. Mr Venkatraman is a US-certified race director and running coach, with two Guinness World Recor…

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India's Million-Dollar Esports Industry with Jaikishan Malik & Varun Gavankar 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Does playing games for hours make you a professional athlete? In this episode, Nadeem speaks to Jaikishan Malik and Varun Gavankar about the evolution of Esports and how the million-dollar industry had its humble origins in two PC games- Warcraft and Counter-Strike 1.6. Jaikishan- Alliance and Partnership Manager and Varun- Digital and Content Mana…

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Content Evolution: Shaping Indian Sports Narratives with Chintan Shah 1:14:04

1+ y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

From predictors and polls to visual play-by-plays, find out how sports is more of an experience than ever! In this episode, Nadeems talks to Chintan Shah, Director of Content Management at Sportz Interactive- a digital media agency aimed at revolutionizing the fan experience of sports. They discuss how interactive content can reimagine fan engageme…

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Saawariya | Film Companion Retake | Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai 20:13

1+ y ago20:13

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In the run up to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest film Gangubai Kathiawadi, Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai sit down to revisit the Ranbir Kapoor-Sonam Kapoor Ahuja starrer Saawariya, 15 years after its release. They discuss the romance, art director Omung Kumar's unreal sets the timeless music by Monty Sharma, being addressed the 'blue' film, the battl…

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The Power of Sports Commentary with Vishnu Warrier 1:06:12

1+ y ago1:06:12

1:06:12

What happens if you goof up on live TV with millions of people watching? In this episode, Nadeem talks to Vishnu Warrier, a sports presenter for Star Sports with over 6 years of experience commentating for tournaments like the Indian Super League, the Indian Premier League and the Cricket World Cup. Join us as we discuss with him what goes on insid…

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Mastering Media Management in Cricket with Nishad Pai Vaidya 1:07:42

1+ y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Can the right media strategy turn a loss into a win? What are the strategies and innovations that go into managing the public image of legendary institutions and teams? Nadeem sits down with Nishad Pai Vaidya, who was the media manager for Gujarat Lions, the Indian Premier League, and Gujarat Titans, and a Cricket Reporter with BBC. He has been in …

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Beyond The Field Trailer 0:59

1+ y ago0:59

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How was the IPL successfully managed during the Covid lockdown? How can a grassroots football team raise funds? Can E-Sport athletes earn enough to buy a Mustang? And can you turn your love for sports into a career? Find the answers to all these questions with 'Beyond The Field', your all-access pass to the business side of sports. This one-of-a-ki…

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Jagga Jasoos | Film Companion Retake | Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai 20:31

2y ago20:31

20:31

In this episode of FC Retake, we're diving into Anurag Basu's Jagga Jasoos, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai delve into the film's music, the performances that made it and what about the film has lent to it ageing so well.By Film Companion

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Meri Pyaari Bindu | FC Retake | Ayushmann Khurrana, Parineeti Chopra | Film Companion 24:05

2y ago24:05

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On this episode of FC Retake, Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai dissect Meri Pyaari Bindu starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra. From its music, to the old world Bengali charm and the anecdotal writing, what were some of your favourite moments from the Akshay Roy directed film?By Film Companion

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Lootera | Film Companion Retake | Vikramaditya Motwane | Anupama Chopra, Rahul Desai | Film Companion 21:21

2y ago21:21

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Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai revisit Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera, starring Ranveer Singh & Sonakshi Sinha. What did they discover about the film that alluded them the first time they watched it?By Film Companion

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Bombay Velvet | Anurag Kashyap, Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma | FC Retake | Film Companion 25:51

2y ago25:51

25:51

Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai talk about their initial response to Anurag Kashyap's film Bombay Velvet that starred Ranbir Kapoor & Anushka Sharma, its performances and music by Amit Trivedi and how that's changed over time. What was your enduring memory of the film?By Film Companion

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Revisiting Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Film Companion Retake | Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma | Anupama Chopra, Rahul Desai 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

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Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai discuss Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, 13 years after its release. They break down the music by Salim-Suleiman, the performances by Shah Rukh Khan & Anushka Sharma, and how it's aged over time.By Film Companion

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Discuss Rockstar ft. Imtiaz Ali | Anupama Chopra, Rahul Desai | FC Retake | Film Companion 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

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"When Ranbir is acting, you can’t tell if he’s acting well" - Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali joins Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai on a special edition of Film Companion Retake to talk about the making & the controversies around his film Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor & Nargis Fakhri, with music by A.R. Rahman. We also get the filmmaker to answer the question…

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Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Film Companion Retake | Anupama Chopra | Rahul Desai | Film Companion 25:20

2+ y ago25:20

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Dropping a new episode of Film Companion Retake with Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai! A film we feel deserved so much more love - here's Dibakar Banerjee's Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! starring Abhay Deol, Richa Chadha, and Paresh Rawal. What were your thoughts on this film?By Film Companion

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Revisiting Dil To Pagal Hai | Film Companion Retake | Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor | Film Companion 22:34

2+ y ago22:34

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On the film's 25th anniversary, we revisit Dil To Pagal Hai starring Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit Nene to understand Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai's first impressions, how the film has aged for them and the themes that endured.By Film Companion

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Breaking down Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha | Film Companion Retake with Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai | Film Companion 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

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Film Companion critics Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai deep-dive into the Imtiaz Ali-directed film Tamasha, which released in 2015. Tune in to hear them dissect elements from the script & storytelling to the performances by Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone among others.By Film Companion

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Shamshera | No Rating Movie Review | Ranbir Kapoor | Sanjay Dutt |Vaani Kapoor 7:08

2+ y ago7:08

7:08

Watching Ranbir Kapoor on the big screen after four years is in itself good enough a bait to draw audiences back into theatres. But Shamshera isn't just riding on its protagonist's shoulders. It has all the elements needed to make a mass masala entertainer hit the right chord. It has action, emotions, well-written characters, and a solid backstory.…

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Runway 34 | No Rating Movie Review |Ajay Devgn | Amitabh Bachchan | Rakul Preet Singh 7:08

3y ago7:08

7:08

With aviation dramas, it’s the thrill factor and visual spectacle that the director creates, that promise an edge-of-the-seat experience. Ajay Devgn’s latest directorial, Runway 34 lands perfectly in these departments. The film is inspired by true events from 2015 when a Doha to Kochi flight had a narrow escape after facing difficulties to land at …

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Heropanti 2 | No Rating Movie Review |Tiger Shroff | Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Tara Sutaria 7:16

3y ago7:16

7:16

Lazy writing, poor execution and ridiculously stylized characters — Heropanti 2 goes from bad to worse. A sequel to Tiger’s debut film Heropanti (2014), this one is directed by Ahmed Khan, who also collaborated with Tiger for Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3. It seems Khan is in a rut and isn’t even letting Tiger come out of the stories that don’t let him gro…

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Jersey Movie Review | Shahid Kapoor | Mrunal Thakur | Pankaj Kapur | Ronit Kamra 6:52

3y ago6:52

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A Hindi remake of the 2019 Telugu film by the same name, Jersey has been written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who also helmed the original. And no prize for guessing, the remake is a scene by scene copy of the original. Jersey traces the tale of an exceptionally talented Ranji player Arjun Talwar (Shahid Kapoor), who quits cricket at the age o…

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KGF Chapter 2 | No Rating Movie Review | Yash | Sanjay Dutt | Raveena Tandon 6:35

3y ago6:35

6:35

KGF Chapter 2 is an explosive tale of brash, unapologetic, and larger-than-life characters. Director Prashanth Neel has created something that’s way more immersive than part one and worth all the hype that he managed to sustain for three and a half years since the first part came out. KGF 2 once again recreates the dark and deadly world where chopp…

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Dasvi Movie Review | Abhishek Bachchan | Nimrat Kaur | Yami Gautam 6:44

3y ago6:44

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With all good intentions to educate and entertain the audience, Dasvi starring Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam and Nimrat Kaur, somewhere falls prey to its own chaos and confusion and ends up all over the place. Director Tushar Jalota has mixed too many elements to convey one simple message, and it loses focus way more often than you would expect. A…

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Attack Movie Review | John Abraham | Rakul Preet Singh | Jacqueline Fernandez 6:33

3y ago6:33

6:33

For those who've often complained about Bollywood's lack of original scripts and innovation, Attack, to some extent, can give you an adrenaline rush for its novel idea (seen many times in Hollywood by now but still quite a fresh prospect for Bollywood). And some might find it plain bizarre and too unrealistic to even believe any of it. John Abraham…

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Sharmaji Namkeen Movie Review | Rishi Kapoor | Paresh Rawal | Juhi Chawla 6:46

3y ago6:46

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Rishi Kapoor's swansong Sharmaji Namkeen serves a perfect tribute to his tough yet jovial person. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, this is the first time in Bollywood we see two actors - Kapoor and Paresh Rawal - play one character on-screen. Sharmaji Namkeen doesn't have any over-the-top dialogues or a lessons in morality that hits you hard. It's a swee…

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Badhaai Do | No Rating Movie Review |Rajkummar Rao | Bhumi Pednekar | Chum Darang | Gulshan Devaiah 6:31

3y ago6:31

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Bollywood’s fixation with humor to narrate stories on taboo subjects seems to be working pretty well so far. So, it comes as no surprise to see Badhaai Do also resort to a lighter tone while highlighting an important issue of homosexuality. Directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni, Badhaai Do revolves around the story of Shardul and Sumi played effortless…

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Gehraiyaan | No Rating Movie Review |Deepika Padukone | Ananya Panday | Siddhant Chaturvedi 6:18

3y ago6:18

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A twisted tale of love, lies, trust, betrayal, complex relationships, and moving on with the dark realities of your past, Shakun Batra's directorial Gehraiyaan is an intimate film. While this is not the first time Bollywood has shown infidelity on screen, the narrative has surely matured, the characters are allowed more depth, and it’s no longer me…

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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Movie Review | Ayushmann Khurrana | Vaani Kapoor 6:59

3+ y ago6:59

6:59

Ever since the trailer of Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui landed, there's been a lot of secrecy around the film's plot. The trailer gave us a hint but kept most of it under wraps. While we're used to seeing Ayushmann Khurrana take up films based on taboo subjects, this time, it is Vaani Kapoor, who has taken the plunge and dived deep into uncharted waters…

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Satyameva Jayate 2 | No Rating Movie Review | John Abraham | Divya Khosla Kumar | Milap Zaveri 5:23

3+ y ago5:23

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Satyameva Jayate 2 is a sloppy and shoddy portrayal of jingoism and vigilantism at its most heinous. In the name of a vigilante action thriller and to capitalise on the nostalgia for masala films from the ’80s, writer-director Milap Zaveri delivers a stale script that doesn’t even attempt to add anything new or unique. Showcasing the fight against…

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Antim | No Rating Movie Review | Salman Khan | Aayush Sharma | Mahima Makwana | Sachin Khedekar 5:04

3+ y ago5:04

5:04

Antim: The Final Truth is an official adaptation of the hit Marathi film Mulshi Pattern and director Mahesh Manjrekar adds a lot of Bollywood masala and massy flavour to make it a wholesome entertainer, but not without over-the-top drama and loud action sequences. Set on the age-old premise of farmers losing their land to mafias and then working fo…

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Bunty Aur Babli 2 | No Rating Movie Review | Rani Mukerji | Saif Ali Khan | Siddhant Chaturvedi 5:15

3+ y ago5:15

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After just 15 minutes into Bunty Aur Babli 2, one realises what a terribly written and poorly-executed film it is. The original, which most of us so thoroughly enjoyed when it first released 16 years ago, was best left untouched and director Varun V. Sharma should have just followed this rule. With Rani Mukherji reprising her character as Vimmi, th…

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Dhamaka | No Rating Movie Review | Kartik Aaryan | Amruta Subhash | Mrunal Thakur | Ram Madhvani 5:18

3+ y ago5:18

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Directed by Ram Madhvani, action thriller Dhamaka introduces to us Kartik Aaryan 2.0 and it is, by far, his most challenging performance. After being labelled as the monolouge king, and having mostly done comedy and romance, Kartik's Arjun Pathak in Dhamaka not only shows his range as an actor but also touches upon a whole different genre and emoti…

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The Fractured Himalaya: India & China The way forward 5:38

3+ y ago5:38

5:38

It has now been more than a year and a half since Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a standoff at the border. There have been thirteen rounds of talks between the two sides but increasingly, it has become evident, that the two sides may be locked in an impasse. HT interviews the former foreign secretary Nirupama Rao who has just authore…

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Rashmi Rocket Movie Review | Taapsee Pannu | Priyanshu Painyuli 5:03

3+ y ago5:03

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Rashmi Rocket, starring Taapsee Pannu as Rashmi Vira, picks on the archaic practise of gender testing, to ascertain testosterone level among female athletes and how it has ruined many careers and sometimes, the entire life of these girls. While Bollywood has churned out several sports films, director Akarsh Khurana's Rashmi Rocket is slightly diffe…

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BellBottom | No Rating Movie Review | Akshay Kumar | Lara Dutta | 6:39

3+ y ago6:39

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BellBottom is the first film to release on the big screen after theatres reopened post the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. Starring Akshay Kumar as a RAW agent, the film is a heady blend of emotions, action, entertainment, drama and stunning visuals. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, BellBottom is an edge of the seat thriller with a well-researched…

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Shershaah| Sidharth Malhotra | Kiara Advani | Vikram Batra 4:46

3+ y ago4:46

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A biopic based on the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee, late Captain Vikram Batra, Shershaah pays an honest tribute to his bravery and laurels. Captain Vikram laid his life during the 1999 Kargil war while leading one of the toughest operations in mountain warfare. His code name was Sher Shah which translates to Lion King. Actor Sidharth Malhotra d…

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Radhe | Salman Khan | Disha Patani | Randeep Hooda | Jackie Shroff 6:34

4y ago6:34

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Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is Salman Khan's Eid release amid the pandemic, and has opted for a hybrid model release given the shutdown of theatres in the country. Directed by Prabhu Deva, Radhe also stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. With hard-to-digest action sequences, mindless romance, and cringeworthy one-li…

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Ajeeb Daastaans | Jaideep Ahlawat | Nushrratt Bharuccha | Shefali Shah 5:33

4y ago5:33

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Ajeeb Dastaans is an anthology of four films that do not revolve around any common theme. Perhaps that's why each of the stories in Ajeeb Daastaans gets a chance to stand out and make an impact without the baggage of being compared to each other. Kayode Irani's Ankahi stars Shefali Shah and Manav Kaul, Neeraj Ghyawan's Geeli Pucchi features Aditi R…

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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar | Parineeti Chopra | Arjun Kapoor | Neena Gupta 5:29

4y ago5:29

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Touted to be a suspense thriller and a dark comedy, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar somehow just misses the plot despite having so much to explore. Its lazy writing and slow pace ruin its chances of clicking with the audience. Director Dibakar Bannerjee's film touches upon bank scams and the elderly people who are victimised by them, an idea that had pote…

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Mumbai Saga | John Abraham | Emraan Hashmi | Mahesh Manjrekar 5:28

4y ago5:28

5:28

A quintessential action drama directed by Sanjay Gupta, Mumbai Saga stars John Abraham as Amartya Rao and Emraan Hashmi as encounter specialist Vijay Savarkar, along with a stellar lineup of cast including Gulshan Grover, Suniel Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Amole Gupte, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy and Samir Soni. Inspired by true events, Mumbai Saga is …

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25: Tribhanga | Kajol | Tanvi Azmi | Mithila Palkar 7:35

4+ y ago7:35

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A story of a dysfunctional family of three generations of mothers and daughters, Tribhanga explores the complexities, emotions and dynamics of three generations of mothers and daughters. Directed by actor-director Renuka Shahahe and starring Tanvi Azmi, Kajol and Mithila Palkar in lead roles, the film pushes you to re-examine your relationship with…

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24: AK vs AK | Anil Kapoor | Anurag Kashyap | Vikramaditya Motwane 6:48

4+ y ago6:48

6:48

Starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Starring in lead roles playing their real parts of that of an actor and director in reel life, AK vs AK is your conventional Bollywood masala film, and no, you can't afford to leave your brains behind while watching it. It's made intelligently, has a clever screenplay, even smarter direction and some ace performances…

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23: Coolie No. 1 | Varun Dhawan | Sara Ali Khan | Paresh Rawal 7:12

4+ y ago7:12

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A remake of 1995 Govinda and Karisma Kapoor starrer by the same name, Coolie No. 1 is directed by David Dhawan who also directed the original. Starring Varun Dhawan (as Raju Coolie and Kuwar Raj Pratap Singh) and Sara Ali Khan (Sarah Rozzario) in lead roles, the film is old wine in new bottle with both Varun and Sara adding their own tadka, but it …

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