Movies

Back in 1982, I, an ardent fan, was utterly captivated by Mahesh Bhatt’s masterstroke of a drama film, Arth. This cinematic marvel starred none other than the legendary Shabana Azmi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The movie was nothing short of a box office sensation, showering accolades and fame upon its stellar cast. Fast-forward to present times, and Azmi herself shared an intriguing anecdote about the film’s creation – it seems Mr. Bhatt was ‘in the throes of a personal crisis’, yet he miraculously brought this timeless classic to life without a script in hand!

Action superstar and Hollywood heavy hitter Jason Statham may be one of the silver screen’s most bankable actors, but even he isn’t immune to taking on questionable projects and roles. The charismatic performer is one of the film industry’s most alluring stars, but back in 2007, Statham headlined one of the cinema’s biggest box office blunders and most critically-panned flicks: the fantasy flick In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, which was an adaptation of the popular video game series.

Finding someone who doesn’t enjoy a good mystery sounds impossible. A suspenseful story alone can be a powerful hook. A chilling murder mystery? An ominous secret society? Or perhaps a century-long family secret? Despite our familiarity with these introductions, these stories venture into various routes. While some remain simple mysteries, others experiment with the narrative. Both, however, unveil a greater truth about the world. Sprinkled with juicy bits of information, audiences can’t help but dig deeper. Among enigmatic characters, the story is transformed from typical fodder to an unforgettable thriller. Each character, with its defining traits, witty dialogue, and decisions made under duress, reveals more than meets the eye, pulling us closer to the astonishing climax.

In simpler terms, “Lamhaa” is an action-thriller directed by Rahul Dholakia, which narrates the story of a covert Indian Army officer tasked with identifying the perpetrator behind extremist attacks in Kashmir. The film boasts some spine-tingling shots from the valley, but shooting there was challenging due to the curfew. Despite actresses like Karisma Kapoor and Deepika Padukone turning down the role, Bipasha Basu stepped up and braved the curfew to complete the movie’s filming.

In the world of filmmaking, few names are as closely associated with plot twists as M. Night Shyamalan. Since his groundbreaking debut with “The Sixth Sense” and its famous line “I see dead people”, audiences have eagerly anticipated unexpected endings in Shyamalan’s movies. For the most part, he has fulfilled this expectation, delivering surprising conclusions in films like “Signs”, “The Visit”, and more recently, “Knock at the Cabin”.