Bajirao Mastani (2015)

Truly the big fat Indian movie in all its glory. 

 I was all set to watch Starwars last weekend, but unfortunately had to encounter a 'houseful' situation. Now that I had made up my mind to watch a movie, I explored alternatives. "Bajirao Mastani" was the next best choice. My friends had given me a good review and I took a chance.

This is an epic movie based on the life of Balaji Baji Rao, who was the most powerful of the Peshwa's from the Bhat family and served under the leadership of Chatrapathy Shahu. This movie particularly focuses on the relationship of Bali Rao and his second wife Mastani. Keeping in with the famous Bansali love triangle, the movie revolves around Baji Rao (Ranveer Kapoor) , his first wife Kashibai ( Priyanka Chopra ) and second wife Mastani ( Deepika Pedukone).

One of the things I liked about the movie was the casting. Ranveer's portrayal of Baji Rao was near perfect and  Priyanka made a wonderful Kashibai. You will also get to see some sizzling chemistry between Ranveer and Deepika who are rumoured to be real life couple as well.


The historical facts weren't diluted much. There were some modifications made ofcourse, to add to the entertainment value. For example, there is a dance performance by Kashibai and Mastani. Some historical scriptures talk about Kashibai being inflicted with arthritis thereby inhibiting her to dance and also its unlikely that women from conservative Maratha families would dance in public.


On the whole there was no stone left unturned to make the movie opulent and grand. Even though it is a lengthy movie, by all means it was entertaining.


Its a definite one time watch and is likely to refresh some long forgotten history.


Verdict :- 8/10. This is a good family entertainer.



Gone Girl ( 2014 )

It was a sizzling hot afternoon that I decided to catch up with a friend that I hadn't met in a long time. Both of us share our passion for retail therapy thereby meeting at the nearest shopping mall. After shop hopping for a while and acquiring a few bags along the day, H suggested that we watch a movie. Since I did not have anything significant on my "To Watch" list, I went ahead with her recommendation blindly ( Literally !!!)

And "Gone Girl" happened. We managed to get tickets quite easily even though the movie had just about released. I was sceptical!! but went with my friends recommendation any which ways.

I didn't know anything about the movie Not even the genre !!! But I must say that it turned out to be the best movie that I had watch in a while.

Based on Gillian Flynn's novel by the same name, this psychological thriller is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat.

This is the story of the Dunne's. Nick Dunne's ( Ben Affleck ) wife Amy ( Rosamund Pike ) disappears on their 5th wedding anniversary and Ben is the primary suspect. This leads to a series of events - Cops, forensic, the Dunne's traditional treasure hunt, blood stains, deception,  secrets, lawyers etc. etc.

Don't miss this one. Definitely worth the watch.

Verdict :- 9/10.