Deepa Gahlot

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Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

Rediff.com   1 days ago

'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political skullduggery afoot, along with treachery, double dealing, kidnapping and all manner of wickedness packing the series so densely that the pace never flags and a profusion of twists keeps the story engaging even when it strains credibility,' notes Deepa Gahlot.

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A romantic drama set against the scenic backdrop of Japan, exploring a unique love story born from a wish and a day of temporary amnesia.

Jab Khuli Kitaab Review: Charming, Gentle Humour

Jab Khuli Kitaab Review: Charming, Gentle Humour

Rediff.com   7 days ago

It is a pleasure watching Pankaj Kapur and a radiant Dimple Kapadia, two outstanding actors effortlessly portray complex emotions in Jab Khuli Kitaab, raves Deepa Gahlot.

Subedaar Review: Predictable

Subedaar Review: Predictable

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2026

What Subedaar lacks is that element of surprise that makes a film worth the viewer's time and willingness to engage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2026

Even with its convoluted plot and a bit of a mid-series sag, Young Sherlock is tremendous fun, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Emma Stone's Oscar-Worthy Turn In Bugonia

Emma Stone's Oscar-Worthy Turn In Bugonia

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2026

Bugonia's ending, though not unexpected, is still shocking, reveals Deepa Gahlot.

Hamnet Review: A Heart-Rending Watch

Hamnet Review: A Heart-Rending Watch

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2026

The last scene in Hamnet will be seared in movie memory, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Psycho Saiyaan Review: Weird!

Psycho Saiyaan Review: Weird!

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

Every lead character is nuts in Psycho Saiyaan, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Secret Agent Review: Gripping Political Thriller

The Secret Agent Review: Gripping Political Thriller

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

Though it revisits a terrifying period of Brazilian history, The Secret Agent just skims over the surface of the darkness, not losing its pace, colour, music and a sense of optimism, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2026

The film uses the romcom template, but hampers itself with a plodding pace, flimsy conflicts and an almost absent sense of humour.

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2026

Train Dreams refuses to pander to an attention-deficit audience and is not afraid of the silence of emotional depth, observes Deepa Gahlot.

10 Hard Hitting Movies On Rape

10 Hard Hitting Movies On Rape

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2026

As Assi gets ready for release this week, Deepa Gahlot lists 10 films that deal with rape in different ways.

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2026

O'Romeo is an ordinary plot about a man's obsession, but Vishal Bhardwaj lays it out like a lavish spread, with stylish and very violent action set pieces, effectively used music (Bhardwaj composes Gulzar's delectable lyrics), and a romance that has moments that are tender as well as bitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

10 Horror Movies On OTT: Friday The 13th Special!

10 Horror Movies On OTT: Friday The 13th Special!

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2026

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2026

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2026

10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.

The Lincoln Lawyer 4 Review: Never A Dull Moment

The Lincoln Lawyer 4 Review: Never A Dull Moment

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2026

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo delivers his best performance yet in The Lincoln Lawyer 4, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Like Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Teaser? VOTE!

Like Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Teaser? VOTE!

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2026

The Dhurandhar 2 teaser shows shootouts and and explosions, which just means that there's no let up in the violence that Dhurandhar had been criticised for, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Mayasabha Review: Disappointing!

Mayasabha Review: Disappointing!

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

The visuals in Mayasabha are overwhelming, the treatment is heavy-handed, and the performances overdone, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2026

You can watch some of the Oscar nominated films on OTT.