Chhalaang Review: This Hansal Mehta Comedy is a Pile of Bland Cliches

The film has a great sub-cast who bring aboard a lot of genuineness and warmth, but they play characters rooted in cliches﹣a quiet and wise father with a good sense of humour, a nagging mother who wants to see his laadla married and settled in life, and a bunch of friends, like Saurabh Shukla’s retired teacher and Jatin Sarna’s sweetshop-wala, who carry the small-town sass and mirth.

What’s New This Week: 10 Films and Shows Releasing on Streaming Platforms This Week

The past week saw an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases in India, with many states calling for drastic measures. While the Karnataka government implemented 50% seating occupancy in cinema halls as part of its revised guidelines, the Maharashtra government on Sunday declared a total weekend lockdown in the state till April 30. Following this announcement, the share prices of INOX Leisure and PVR dipped 8% each.

Seven Unmissable Documentary Films of 2020

There have been many incidents when the final verdict by the judiciary of a country and formation of popular opinion has been manipulated based on the media attention given to the subject.  Trial By Media, streaming on Netflix, gives a reality check to the ways in which stories get reported, broadcasted and coloured in the process by the media.  This six-part series, directed by filmmakers Skye Borgman, Garrett Bradley, Yance Ford, Brain McGinn, Sierra Pettengill, and Tony Yacenda depicts cases in the US, where media involvement has led to change in the final verdict of a case.

9 Films to Watch on World Thrift Day to Help You Spend Wisely

The film focuses on issues such as the importance of saving money, credit card debt, and over-consumption.   This film is for those who want to pick up on a few important savings and financial tips in a fun and subtle manner.Based on the US housing bubble of 2007, this film depicts how a bunch of people predicted the crisis and began to investigate the corrupt market.