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Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka – Review (Updated 22nd September)

Updated : The Grand Reveal was slow to come but surprisingly realistic in terms of how Mauli took it.  Aditi Dev Sharma has been stellar in the last few episodes in portraying the disbelief, heartbreak, disgust, anger , regret and a wide range of feelings that any woman cheated upon would feel.  The dialogues given to her, her scenes with both Kunal and Nandini are … Continue reading Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka – Review (Updated 22nd September)

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Critics Corner, Reviews, Running Reviews

P.O.W : Bandi Yuddh Ke : An Indian TV Upgrade?

On 7th Nov, P.O.W,  Bandi Yudhh Ke,  premiered amidst high anticipation, thanks to Star’s extensive campaign under the Nayi Soch banner. The teasers released were exquisitely crafted,  revealing an emotionally charged story  that promised nail -biting suspense. The  first episode delivered on all these promises,  easily establishing P.O.W as the best television show currently on Indian TV . It was a tightly written episode that … Continue reading P.O.W : Bandi Yuddh Ke : An Indian TV Upgrade?

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Siya Ke Ram – Painting Ramayana with a Feminist Brush

The TV show Siya Ke Ram on Star Plus , inching towards a sombre closure, delivered a strong statement last week. In the episode that aired on 25th October, Lord Ram, who has carried the ‘Maryada Purushottam” epithet since time immemorial, was reprimanded by his wife Sita in no uncertain terms. By re-igniting the age old debate surrounding Ram’s credentials as a husband, the show … Continue reading Siya Ke Ram – Painting Ramayana with a Feminist Brush

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Critics Corner, Reviews

Nach Baliye 7: The “Too Much” worked just enough

When ‘Nach Baliye 7’ proclaimed it was going to be different this season with the ‘too much’ tagline, little did anyone know it meant real business. It is a very daring experiment to mix different genres of Reality TV into one and if you go by the numbers garnered by NB this season, the risk has definitely paid well. As any casual TV viewer would … Continue reading Nach Baliye 7: The “Too Much” worked just enough

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Mahakumbh:   How a Multi-Dimensional Concept fell prey to flat Execution

Lifeok’s Mahakumbh attracted quite an interest right from the day it’s launch was announced, owing to grand promotions and a fairly unique concept. There was this story rooted into ancient mythology yet set up in contemporary times- What could it be about?   The theme seemed to be dancing around psychology, religion, philosophy, history and science , all at once. When such rich content is promised … Continue reading Mahakumbh:   How a Multi-Dimensional Concept fell prey to flat Execution

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