Shehzada is the Hindi remake of the Allu Arjun-starrer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (AVPL). It stars Kartik Aryan, that's what you'll remember by the end the movie, anyway. If one were to look for the silver lining (the performances aside), the film is everything a mass entertainer is - if you're completely willing to leave logic at home. But how much does that really count for? Personally? Not much. Tune in for my full review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2023•9 min•Ep. 76
The Romantics is an ode to YRF but more than that, it is a love letter to Indian cinema. Smriti Mundhra’s series puts a spotlight on how Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra came to make the films that they did which became irreplaceable parts of Indian cinema’s legacy in itself. Tune into full review by Pratikshya Mishra! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023•10 min•Ep. 75
Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel come together on the screen as Darcy and Tom in this action-packed romantic comedy. The plot follows what happens when the the couple decides to bring their families together for their destination wedding and pirates show up. It's a really light watch but in a good and a terrible way. Tune in for the full review by Verda Subzwari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023•5 min•Ep. 74
February is the month of love. And love in Indian cinema comes in various shades. Sometimes, it is a story of two destined lovers and their struggle against the realities of the world. Sometimes, it's a simple boy meets girl romantic comedy. And sometimes, it's a tragedy of two people whose love could never find fulfillment. Whatever form these films take, they help us understand love through different lenses and appreciate all the ways it manifests in our lives. So, in this episode of Do I Like...
Feb 12, 2023•18 min•Ep. 73
Any bank heist thriller calls for an adrenaline rush, and Thunivu was no exception. The anticipation around the Ajith Kumar-starrer was nothing short of a firecracker. The movie came to the theatres in January this year, and is now streaming on OTT platform, Netflix. Tune into Soundarya Athimuthu's full review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 09, 2023•6 min•Ep. 72
It is said that Coke Studio India has always lacked a sense of rootedness and preferred big names as opposed to bringing out the raw Indian sounds. Well, things seem to change this Season of 'Coke Studio Bharat'. Case in point, Arivu and Khatija Rahman's Sagavaasi. Continuing with his signature style of writing about the nature, forests and animals, this songs is all about 'co-existence'. Tune into this episode for full review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 08, 2023•17 min•Ep. 71
What happens when you strip away all the elaborate set-ups and big cameras from a film? What happens when you restrict a filmmaker in his prime to an iPhone camera? Fursat is one such experiment where celebrated director Vishal Bharadwaj shot an entire short film on an IPhone 14 Pro. Starring Ishaan Khattar and Wamiqa Gabb, and cinematography by Swapnil Sonawane; the film gives a glimpse of restrictions can sometimes get the best out of a filmmaker. However, it's not all perfect. To find out, tu...
Feb 07, 2023•15 min•Ep. 70
Presented by Vikram fame Lokesh Kanagaraj, Michael is directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi and set in the streets of Mumbai. The story revolves around Michael (Sundeep Kishan), an orphaned kid who raises himself against all odds to become a gangster. Tune in for Soundarya Athimuthu's full review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2023•6 min•Ep. 69
Faraaz, directed by Mehta and written by Ritesh Shah, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker, tells the story of the 2016 attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tune into this episode of Do I Like It, where Somya Lakhani tells us about the film, its politics, and how it treats the 'Good Muslim vs. Bad Muslim' debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2023•9 min•Ep. 68
If you have been a fan of college or school dramas involving mystery and crime, aka Riverdale and Elite, Class is the desi version for you. Class is an eight-part series which revolves around the students at an elite South Delhi school. Creating a stark contrast between the rich and the newly joined impoverished students, it promised to be a commentary on the 'class' system in India. Tune into this episode by Pratikshya Mishra to listen to the full review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Feb 03, 2023•10 min•Ep. 67
Anurag Kashyap has claimed in all the interviews that this is a 'Gen-Z' film. After a banging album by Amit Trivedi and Shellee, the Alaya F and Karan Mehta starter releases in theatres. Was the 50-year-old filmmaker able to explore the complex nuances of young love? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2023•16 min•Ep. 66
Ved is Ritesh Deshmukh's directorial debut and Genelia Deshmukh's debut into Marathi cinema as an actress. So, the hype around this movie touted it as the "biggest Marathi film of the year". With some great cinematography and music by some of the best in the industry, Ved is a visual treat. So, what's not to like? Tune into this review to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2023•8 min•Ep. 65
Anubhav Singh Bassi has been a fan-favorite comedian, especially in school and college groups with his few YouTube videos. 'Bas Kar Bassi' is his much-anticipated full-length special, which has been in the works for some time. So the question is clear, was he able to hold his ground as a comedian with enough substance to entertain his audience for over an hour and a half? To find out, tune into this episode of Do I Like It? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023•14 min•Ep. 64
For the Mohanlal fan inside me, Alone promised a great watch with the Malayali superstar occupying the screen for most of its runtime. But weird frames, sloppy writing and a in-your-face screenplay made this film a pure disappointment. Tune in to listen to my full review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023•5 min•Ep. 63
While the world was watching Shah Rukh Khan's action-packed entertainer 'Pathaan', I took the theater not taken and watched Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh. The film marks the comeback of filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi after almost a decade. He reimagines an India where Mahatma Gandhi survives the assassination attempt by Nathuram Godse, and they both meet each other in prison and debate everything from Ahimsa to The Gita, and a 'Hindu Rashtra'. In this episode of Do I Like It, I'll tell you my thoughts abo...
Jan 26, 2023•17 min•Ep. 62
After four long years, Shah Rukh Khan is back on the big screen with Siddharth Anand's Pathaan. Alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the evergreen actor has proved to his fans that he is worth the wait! With power-packed action sequences, a dash of good old SRK charm, and a healthy mix of emotion, energy, and glamour; Pathaan is an out-and-out mass entertainer. Tune into this episode for the full review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023•7 min•Ep. 61
From the directors of B, C-Movies from the 90s. Cinema Marte Dum Tak takes you behind the scenes at the making of their films, starring J Neelam, Dilip Gulati, Vinod Talwar, and Kishan Shah. This documentary series talks about the parallel line of cinema running beside mainstream Bollywood in the 80s and 90s. The popularity of these films in the Era had certain factors, one of them being sexual scenes that made these films popular. Tune in to Pratikshya's review to find out, if these films were ...
Jan 21, 2023•11 min•Ep. 60
Comparisons to Meghana Gulzar's Raazi were inevitable for Mission Majnu, starring Siddharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna. However, the film does not manage to get close to the Alia Bhatt-starrer. It starts out with high stakes for the undercover spy, but lacks the depth and emotional core to pull off a realistic portrayal. Tune into the full review by Pratikshya Mishra! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2023•9 min•Ep. 59
Trial by Fire, directed by Prashant Nair, starring Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande is a seven-part Netflix series based on the Uphaar Cinema tragedy of 1997. It is a gripping story, where episode after episode you feel deeply for the characters and experience their pain and anger. Tune into the full review by Somya Lakhani, who has been reporting on the fire tragedy since 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2023•9 min•Ep. 58
Picture this, you spend a month trying to get a reservation at the new restaurant in town and order your favourite dish. After all that, the dish doesn't live up to the hype and you find yourself missing the comfort of the instant noodles you left at home. That's what Aasmaan Bhardwaj's Kuttey feels like. Tune in to this episode by Pratikshya Mishra for the full review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2023•12 min•Ep. 57
The story of Varisu revolves around estranged Vijay (Vijay) who is the youngest of his two brothers, Jay (Srikanth) and Ajay (Shaam), and his family, helmed by his father Rajendran (Sarathkumar). Vijay fights to create his own identity by breaking free from his father, a business tycoon who treats his family members like mere money-minting machines. Before the release of Varisu, producer Dil Raju had said that the Vijay-starrer will be a complete package of all the elements that make up a perfec...
Jan 12, 2023•10 min•Ep. 56
I woke up to the news of Naatu Naatu winning a Golden Globe for best Original Song. As MM Keeravani, the music director of RRR walked up to pick his award, the auditorium erupted to the anthem. He has been working in films since 1990, but its a pity that he still remains a lesser-known figure in the Indian Music Industry. But actually, many of our favourite Hindi songs were composed by MM Keeravani. So, in this episode of Do I Like It, let's take a look at some tunes he's responsible for. Learn ...
Jan 11, 2023•11 min•Ep. 55
Tara Kharar is a Bhuvan Bam-starrer original series from Hotstar. The Youtuber and musician turned actor has also written the screenplay and produced the series. After getting a glimpse of his acting chops in the short film Plus Minus and Dhindora, this series promises a unique character for Bam which gives him a chance to prove his versatility and skills as a serious actor. Does he manage to do that? To find out, tune into this review by Pratikshya Mishra! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jan 06, 2023•12 min•Ep. 54
AR Rahman is without a doubt one of the greatest musicians our country has produced. With albums like Slumdog Millionaire (which won him an Oscar by the way), Bombay, Rockstar, and many others to his name, you must've heard many of his popular songs on repeat. But, there's always more to discover with artists like him. So, here I am with 5 AR Rahman songs that deserve more appreciation. Tune in and tell us how many you remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2023•12 min•Ep. 53
After drawing a lot of flak for his poem, "Two Indias" and an Emmy nomination for his special, Vir Das: For India, the stand-up comedian is back with his latest special, Vir Das: Landing. It’s fitting that the special is named that because it seems like the comedian has landed after a period of turbulence. In that sense, Landing is earnest. Tune in to this episode for the full review by Pratikshya Mishra! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 02, 2023•8 min•Ep. 52
2022 is coming to an end, and everyone is sharing their top 10 lists with you. So I thought, why should I stop. This year I saw a bunch of films and shows, and in this episode of Do I Like It, I will tell you my picks for the 5 most underrated films (and shows) of the year. Now, before I begin, I have the following criteria for calling a film underrated: 1. I should have liked the film, duh! 2. If I ask a general film viewer, I can be sure that they wouldn't have watched the film/show. There nee...
Dec 27, 2022•15 min•Ep. 51
Anurag Kashyap and Amit Trivedi together? Now that's a duo that has given us some of the most unforgettable, revolutionary Bollywood music. And with their new album, Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat, we expected a lot of bangers. Did they deliver? Find out in this review by Prateek Lidhoo on Do I Like It? Credits: Host and Producer: Prateek Lidhoo Editor: Anjali Palod Executive Producers: Shelly Walia and Ritu Kapur Background Music: BMG Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Dec 26, 2022•11 min•Ep. 50
Cirkus, directed by Rohit Shetty is tackling an intriguing concept – the stigma surrounding adoption and the outdated idea of ‘lineage’ or apna khoon (one’s own blood) – but it’s relegated to a few preachy dialogues spoken directly to the audience and then to the characters. Tune in to listen to Pratikshya Mishra's review of Cirkus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2022•7 min•Ep. 49
In the first season of TVF's hit web show, the gang had to fight their inner demons, sacrifice family, relationships, etc. But now, they’re in the ruthless world of startups. They have 24 employees to take care of. And this is what I feel is Season 2’s biggest strength. Just like their app Pragati.AI, the writers pivoted at the right time to make a feel-good show more mature, realistic, and murky. In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo reviews the second season of TVF Pitchers, starring...
Dec 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 48
Connect is a horror-drama switching swiftly between fear and faith. This Nayanthara-starrer will leave you wanting to take the first step to healing from personal losses. But does the film connect with the audience as deeply as it intends to? Find out in this review by Soundarya Athimuthu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 47
