‘Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins’ movie review: Saif Ali Khan struggles in a generic, juvenile thriller

Saif Ali Khan in ‘Jewel Thief’ | Photo Credit: MANAS GODARA With the OTT platforms investing more energy and intensity into the long form, feature films are languishing like one-day cricket. Rehan (Saif Ali Khan), a rakish thief, is hired by Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat), a criminal in the garb of an art collector, to […]

Pratik Gandhi-Patralekhaa Film Is An Inspiring Tale

A pitch-perfect Pratik Gandhi performance underwires the intrinsic authenticity of Ananth Narayan Mahadevan’s Phule. But more than anything else, it is the abiding pertinence of the film’s theme that sets it apart from anything that Bollywood has delivered, or is likely to produce, this year. Phule has its share of dramatic flourishes, but it lets […]

Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment ‘unjust’

South Korean former President Moon Jae-in (Image: AP) SEOUL: Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday called his indictment on bribery charges “unjust”, accusing prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation. Moon’s comments came a day after prosecutors in the southern city of Jeonju announced his indictment over […]

‘Heinous loser’: Pedro Pascal slams JK Rowling’s anti-trans views

Pedro Pascal | Photo Credit: GARETH CATTERMOLE Hollywood actor Pedro Pascal has called out famous author J.K. Rowling for her latest trans tweets, calling her a “heinous loser” in a comment on Instagram. The actor, who was recently seen in the critically acclaimed episode two of The Last of Us season 2, was responding to a post […]

Shah Rukh Khan reveals why his father’s words kept him away from Kashmir; says, “My father told me Kashmir mere bina mat dekhna” : Bollywood News

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has long captivated audiences not only with his films but also with the personal stories that offer glimpses into his life beyond the screen. One such emotional moment unfolded during his appearance on Amitabh Bachchan’s widely watched quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. There, Shah Rukh shared a heartfelt reason for […]

Special issue | Reimagining museums 2025

In Kolkata, a 71-year-old Muslim man’s “hoarding” of everyday objects — and his museum packed into travelling trunks — has won a coveted spot at the V&A Museum in London. In Kerala, a museum of love is slowly attracting visitors, while a museum of photography is spreading awareness and encouraging local talent. And across the […]

7-Eleven’s soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers

Representative Image (AI) TOKYO : The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven expressed confidence Friday the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown. But Stephen Hayes Dacus, an American with a Japanese mother, declined to comment on the specifics of the various investment plans now being studied, […]

PHULE rests on the towering performance of Pratik Gandhi

Phule Review {2.0/5} & Review Rating Star Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa Director: Ananth Narayan Mahadevan Phule Movie Review Synopsis:PHULE is the story of a legendary social revolutionary and his equally legendary wife. The year is 1848. Jyotiba Phule (Pratik Gandhi) is an English-educated scholar who lives in Poona with his wife Savitri Phule (Patralekhaa), father […]

Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins Review: Saif Ali Khan And Jaideep Ahlawat Star In A Stylish Snoozefest

A red diamond brings the worst out of two men—a criminal kingpin and a globetrotting con artist—in Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins. The trouble is, it does not spare the film either.   Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins, all style and no substance, is an abomination of monumental proportions. Beyond trite, it rests on […]