Udta Punjab

Genre: Drama, Drama, Thriller
Duration: 148 minutes
Language: Hindi
India Release Date: 17-JUN-2016
Pick-D-Flick Rating: 3.25 on 5 (Above Average – For its Realism & Powerful Performances)

Plot:
A story that revolves around drug abuse in the affluent north Indian State of Punjab and how the youth there have succumbed to it en-masse resulting in a socio-economic decline.

Overall Review:
Known for his uncoventional films, Anurag Kashyap brings Punjab’s menacing issue of drug abuse on big screen with Udta Punjab. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, “Udta Punjab”, delves into how the youth in Punjab have succumbed to drugs. The movie is intended to spread awareness about drugs on youth and society in general...

Shaandaar

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration: 144 minutes
Language: Hindi
India Release Date: 22-OCT-2015

Plot: Shahid Kapoor plays Jaginder Joginder, a wedding planner who is planning Alia’s elder sister’s wedding. Shahid and Alia’s dad Pankaj Kapur seem to have a tumultuous relationship. While Shahid looks the part of the Mills-and-Boons lead hero, Alia is convincing as a glamorous heroine.

Overall Review: The BIG FAT SHAANDAAR Indian Wedding OR should I Say India’s first destination wedding movie having unique script?? Shaandaar is dramatically different from Bahl’s breakthrough directorial debut: Queen. The treatment of the film reminds me of the Fairy Tale with lots of VFX, animations,
& an expensive sets...