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'CHIRAIYA' SERIES REVIEW
Chiraiya , the new JioHotstar series, pulls you into the quiet horror of marital rape, a crime not committed on the streets but inside a so called “respectable” middle class home. Divya Dutta plays Kamlesh, the dutiful daughter‑in‑law who starts questioning everything when her sister‑in‑law Pooja , reveals that her husband is forcing himself on her night after night. Pic Credit: JioHotstar Instagram The show’s strength lies in how it makes the abnormal feel normal,until it be


LOVE BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT
Valentine’s Day does not always need candlelight dinners and dramatic declarations. Sometimes the best love stories are the ones that feel lived in So, if you are in the mood for something softer, deeper, and a little unexpected, these 5 gems are perfect for your watchlist… Qarib Qarib Singlle This Hindi film is a refreshing take on modern romance. The story follows two opposites who meet through an online dating app and decide to take a trip together. The film captures a


THE RAJA SAAB REVIEW: A SUPERNATURAL FAMILY FEUD POWERED BY EMOTION AND SCALE
Director: Maruthi Dasari Producer: T. G. Vishwa Prasad Cast: Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani Production House: People Media Factory Genre: Horror • Fantasy • Comedy Runtime: 3 Hours 06 Minutes C ertificate: U/ARelease Date: 09 January 2026Rating: 3 Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Story Sounds like a thrilling ride! Raja Saheb shapes up to be an epic tale of love, family, and the supernatural. Prabhas


HOMEBOUND: WHEN FRIENDSHIP MEETS TRAGEDY
Director : Neeraj Ghaywan Cast : Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor Rating : 4.5/5 India’s official entry for Best...


MIRAI – A TESTAMENT TO TOLLYWOOD’S CREATIVITY AND AMBITION
Writer/Director/Cinematographer: Karthik Gattamneni Cast: Teja Sajja, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Ritika Nayak, Jagapathi Babu, Shriya Saran,...


'BE HAPPY': A HEARTWARMING TALE OF DREAMS, DANCE, AND UNBREAKABLE BONDS
Be Happy is a beautiful, uplifting film that celebrates the power of dreams, the magic of dance, and the unshakable bond between a...


THE MAGIC OF 'CHINNI' IS HERE!
Still from the lyrical video of Chinni The lyrical video of Chinni, the second single from the highly anticipated #DaakuMaharaaj, is out...


PORTRAYAL OF INDIA'S TUMULTUOUS INDEPENDENCE
Freedom at Midnight , directed by Nikkhil Advani, is a historical drama series that brings to life the final, tumultuous years of India’s...


DO PATTI: A CRIME THRILLER THAT FAILS TO FIND ITS RHYTHM
Shashanka Chaturvedi’s Do Patti , featuring the powerhouse duo Kajol and Kriti Sanon, attempts to weave a layered narrative tackling...


Bollywood Stars and Cricketers Swap the Spotlight for Survival in ‘Star vs Food: Survival Season 2’
Bollywood and cricket are notoriously competitive industries where stars must stay on top to survive. But what happens when these celebs...
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