updated
That's not how any of it works
Pretty true to its title, the show is precisely about the adventurous journey of gals in a male-dominated engineering college. The show follows the lives of three friends a brave and fierce Tejaswini a.k.a. Sabu (Barkha Singh), a dreamer Kiara (Sejal Kumar) and a gullible bookworm Meghna Mishra a.k.a. Maggu (Kritika Avasthi). Most of their troubles and struggles are made up, superficial and annoying. To be fair, it's a light-hearted entertainer but lack of any real consequences for the characters' actions and a fairytale end to all chapters is a tad too much to accept unconditionally.

No engineering college works the way it seem to in the show, stories aren't true to life at all and seem artificial. Performances are pretty average too and so is the writing and the direction. Nothing in the show really stands out except for an 'Aww' moment every once a while. Comedy isn't strong, neither is drama. Characters are poorly developed, and confined to just one personality trait.

It's a mediocre production at best and can't be recommend to anyone with a taste for a fine screenplay. Make of it as a mindless, feel-good entertainer.
582 views
Loading...
updated
First Punjabi web series fails to make a mark
With a very usual plotline that follows a group of friends in a commonplace engineering college, this show comes labelled as one of the first Punjabi web series but unfortunately, the one that is disappointing. Jass (Pukhraj Bhalla) has just joined the college and gets introduced to the most distinct students in his class by his bench-mate. Characters are again typical, a privileged daughter of college's principal, a hard-working class topper, class clown and a skillful hacker who couldn't care less about education.

Most of the actors are too old to be in a college classroom and the portrayal of Punjabi colleges is tad bit superficial to my taste. The web series belong to the comedy-drama genre but fails to make a mark in either of them. With worn-out jokes and distasteful comedy writing, only a few performances are worth checking out.

There are Punjabi movies out there which have managed to be engaging while steering clear of fatuous comedy. A lesson or two from them wouldn't have hurt this show. Episodes are a bit too long, and can only be recommended for mindless time-filling.

705 views
Loading...
updated
I wish I could un-see it
What in the world, is up with this show? The protagonist, a successful architect, and a homosexual living with her girlfriend seems like a great starting point for a novel show but don't let that fool you. She is casually texting back annoying cheesy replies to her girlfriend while and drive her BMW to work. The violation of law, amongst utter mayhem that is this show is best left alone in a dungeon where no innocent soul could ever access it.

The acting is awful, with even more awful writing and a non-existent plot line. The only thing to look forward will be some steamy make-out sessions which are again poorly shot and acted. Production is visibly cheap with abhorrent sets, poor lighting, and costume choices. Nothing happening onscreen makes sense.

You can easily spot better characters and acting skills in annual school plays. Don't make yourself suffer through this abominable monstrosity.

866 views
Loading...
updated
Mesmerizing
In the opening episode, Kunal Kapoor describes the show as the one capturing "royal legacy of Hindustan," and he delivers as great of a show as precise his statement. Kunal is one of the best narrators TVF could have cast to host a culture based food show, all credit to his amicable and candid approach when conversing with the guides, experts and local restaurateurs. He possesses plenty knowledge of his own as well, that he doesn't hesitate sharing.

The production team deserves credit for picking out charming locations. The cherry on top is the director's ability to capture great angles and edit in brilliant segues, almost making the viewer want to drop everything and spring right to the shot's location.

Show also dives deep into the each dish's history. While flaws are hard to find, the only improvement could be a more engaging presentation of information, like prompting 'fun facts' and tips at the bottom of the screen. Nevertheless, I actually ended up learning a lot. The Royal Palate is a highly recommended watch.
632 views
Loading...
updated
The show delivers much less than it promises.
From performances and writing to setting a thriller mystery tone, nothing works as advertised. Even for an adaptation, there are glaring plotholes and an audacious attempt at presenting them without any modification. The opening scene alone is meek and powerless, fails to make the impact of a crime thriller.

The only saving grace is Tisca Chopra's performance and a convincing portrayal of a reputed doctor, Mira practicing at an upscale private hospital who goes through a series of emotions and revelations as the meteor named SP Prithvi Singh (Ronit Roy) hits her and her family demanding a botched operation of the CM. Ronit Roy isn't meant to play the bad guy, especially this bad guy with a nuanced personality and a multitude of dimensions. There is an attempt at making characters seem well developed but forced use of slang and hip curse words overshadows the weak plotline

You're better off watching an episode of crime patrol than dragging through this heap of mess.
575 views
Loading...
updated
Amol Parashar and Aahana Kumra's sensational pairing deserves attention
Stunning chemistry, stunning parties, and stunning people, Ready 2 mingle is the epitome of a 21st-century metropolitan. With the primary focus being post tinder era relationships in a fast-paced world, the show presents a unique tale of love. Myra (Aahana Kumra) and Nirav's (Amol Parashar) are matchmakers who struggle with their own relationship but pose as a happy couple for the world.

From Myra (Aahana Kumra) and Nirav's (Amol Parashar) first encounter in a shared cab that they book to escape their respective tinder dates, their personalities fit very well. With love by their side, they soon get into the party planning business and arrange date nights for single people to help find their soulmates. As the company grows, their relationship grows too and attracts all sorts of problems. Yet they put up a facade of an ideal couple for the world. The power struggle, their eccentric habits, and diverging opinions make for great drama. With some well-written dialogues and tasteful incorporation of comic relief, show keeps you engaged.

The leads are pleasant to look at and showcase brilliant performances, but supporting cast fails to match their standards. The show is highly recommended, credit due to it's well-paced narrative, direction and crisp writing.
629 views
Loading...
updated
Humorous and consistent
A surprising addition to the list of Amazon's specials, is this underrated piece of consistent and impressive writing and performances- 'Shaitan haveli' by Varun Thakur. Show parodies everything wrong with Indian horror movies- from white saree clad witches to massive Havelis and terrible sound effects.
The plot follows a famous horror movie director Hariman Singh (Bhupesh Singh), whose last movie - a failed romance drama, has buried him in debt. As a way to get out of it, he goes back to his forte and starts working on his next hit horror film. His cast for the film include a dim-witted gangster's son -Ponty (Adi Irani); his exotic yet astute girlfriend, Julia (Pippa Hughes); a famous self-absorbed Bollywood diva, Prarthana (Neha Chauhan) and a struggling actor, Varun (as himself).

This colorful ensemble of eccentric people alone ensures a witty, humorous and interesting experience. Although there aren't many moments that stand out, the show manages to be fairly captivating throughout, all credit to a strong script and a surprisingly engaging plot. From leads to the supporting actors everyone does a convincing job of portraying their quirky character. Bhupesh Singh's performance especially stands out and his time on camera is something to look forward to.

While you may not be out of breath laughing when watching this mini series, it will however knock your socks off!
597 views
Loading...
updated
Amazon's rendition of a music show with a twist is impressive.
The remix is a breath of fresh air in the stagnated and swamped space of music shows. Singers aren't just singing but performing that too on popular Bollywood tracks which they completely reinvent by collaborating with a music director as their partner. The director-singer duo is judged based on their ability to remix an existing track with current styles and tempos.

With experienced singers, directors and equally capable judges Sunidhi Chauhan, Amit Trivedi, and Nucleya, the show definitely does not feel like an amateur hour trying to make something of nothing. Karan Tacker does a good job hosting. There are some great performances too like Sree Rama and Candice redding's rendition of 'Masakali', Akasa Singh and Skip's a version of 'Sooraj dooba hai'. Another contender to look out for is NSG who could have killed with a better pairing. Each episode brings a different theme, and contestants must conform a track of their choice to that theme. Teams scoring the least are disqualified every episode.

The production design is on point and stage set up is pleasing to look at. The live audience adds to the overall charm.

Bottom line, a great show for modern-day music enthusiasts.
649 views
Loading...
updated
Adorkable and hilarious
If the first thought that arises when you finish watching an episode is, 'I wish my parents were this cool,' then you're not alone but fortunately things aren't all sunny for Ishaan (Ritvik Sahore) either as he often finds himself attempting to defend a lost case to his parents (played by Loveleen Mishra and Subhrajyoti Barat) about unspeakable things-condom, sex or homosexuality.

The format is quite typical. The parents end up finding out about their son's predicament which they weren't supposed to, leading Ishaan to come up with a believable concoction about the find, at which, he always fails miserably and his parents figure out the whole truth resulting in an extremely comical and awkward confrontation. From finding condoms in his pocket to a girlfriend who has been snuck in or stains from nightfall, the inquisitive parents, a helpless son and witty writing results in a great formulae for entertainment.

Each episode is roughly 10 minutes longs and packed with some convincing performances and fresh, humorous lines. Son's misery inciting sympathy, mothers genuine concern and dad's suave nonchalant brushing off of all tension is well balanced and makes for an intriguing watch.

It's a great prep for when you might find yourself in a sticky situation.
579 views
Loading...
updated
Hits a lot of right notes
Like most of Brat's productions, this story of a high school freshamn Zoe (Anna Cathcart) is also aimed at young adults. Zoe is an introverted, keeping-it-to-herself kind of girl, who, her whole life, has been overshadowed by her sister's bright presence. However, after losing her sister to cancer, Zoe must rise to the challenge of stepping into her sister's shoes but at her own terms. Anna Cathcart manages to capture the ethos of the charter pretty accurately and the show explores her transformation from a reserved magic enthusiast to a brave, expressive

The drama is aptly underplayed with much requisite comic relief. Well-developed secondary characters, intriguing enough revelations along with a fast-paced narrative adds binge-worthy to its list of pros. The fact that the show doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, yet is charming enough to draw the viewer back, makes it a good enough teenage drama.

611 views
Loading...