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Brahmastra Part 1 Shiva review: A reel of reviews
Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva, the first Astra-verse of India, also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles.

The much-delayed Ayan Mukerji’s film Brahmastra starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor is finally out in theatres for the audience to watch. The film was released on Friday and ever since the cinema lovers have bombarded the internet with their reactions.
Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva, the first Astra-verse of India, also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. There’s also a surprise for all Shah Rukh Khan fans as the superstar has a cameo role in the film.
The fantasy adventure film revolves around Shiva who is on his journey of self-discovery and search for love. During his journey, he comes across his powers and evil forces that are a threat to human existence.
Written and directed by Ayan Mukerji, Brahmstra Part 1: Shiva has been produced by Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Ayan Mukerji, Apoorva Mehta, Marijke Desouza, and Namit Malhotra.
The film is finally out on the silver screen and so are the reviews on social media. Let’s have a look at what critics have to say about the Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starter.
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Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva review by The Hindu
Reviewed by Anuj Kumar, Brahmastra’s writing turned out to be its biggest drawback with all the hype over Indian mythology just being a cosmetic cover.
“The biggest drawback of the film is its writing. All the hype over Indian mythology is just a cosmetic cover; the makers come across as fanboys of the Marvel universe. And, in a double whammy, the link with heritage perhaps restricts them from employing clever twists and self-referential humour,” reviewed The Hindu.
Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva review by Hindustan Times
For Monika Rawal Kukreja, the Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer is a like watching a video game and a heady blend of Hindu mythology and sci-fi.
“Watch Brahmastra because it’s not every day that Bollywood churns out a film on this grand scale, with top-class VFX and creates a mystical universe that we only see in the West or closer home in the south film industry. And given that it’s a planned trilogy, you’d be already left craving for a part two sooner,” reviewed Hindustan Times.
Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva review by The Indian Express
In her review, Shubhra Gupta wrote that despite of the non-stop VFX and Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor’s razzle-dazzle, the film failed to entertain.
“Films so stuffed with special effects need to maintain a balance between parts which are meant to blow us away with their wares, and the parts which allow it to slow down and breathe. The VFX is non-stop (at one point, a troll-like army appears, and disappears), the blaring music keeps wanting to bludgeon us into submission, and we are left yearning for magic,” reviewed The Indian Express.
Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva review by NDTV
Saibal Chatterjee rated 3 out of 5 stars to Ayan Mukerji’s film. In his review, he said the film is a high-octane blend of generic Hollywood conventions and predictable Bollywood tics.
“Brahmastra takes the devices of the superhero flick as we know them and stirs them up in a way that isn’t entirely potboiler-style derivative, which is quite a feat given that it is primarily intent on rustling up a maximalist universe where everything is designed to dazzle the audience into willing submission,” reviewed NDTV.
Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva review by The Free Press Journal
Rohit Bhatnagar gave 2.stars our of 5 to the long-awaited film.
“With the runtime of 166 minutes, Ayan has completely wasted his screenplay by overdoing the romance between real-life couple Ranbir-Alia. The film looks like one pretext book that led to their marriage,” reviewed The Free Press Journal.
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AAP MP confirms Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha’s relationship
In a tweet, Sanjeev Arora extended his heartfelt congratulations to the rumoured couple and sent best wishes for their relationship.

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra and AAP MP Raghav Chadha are hogging headlines ever since they were spotted together dining at a restaurant in Mumbai. Social media went bananas over this new rumoured couple leading to their marriage speculations.
Now, AAP MP Sanjeev Arora tweeted his congratulations to Chopra and Chadha for their union. In a tweet, he extended his heartfelt congratulations to the rumoured couple and sent best wishes for their relationship.
However, both Chopra and Chadha have not confirmed the news yet.
Have a look at the tweet here:
When Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chopra were spotted together
It all started when Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha were papped twice exiting a restaurant in Mumbai. Upon being asked about the relationship rumour, the AAP MP couldn’t help but blush and playfully replied to the reporter saying he would answer about Rajneeti (politics) and not Parineeti.
The video of his reply was widely circulated on social media.
Moreover, Parineeti Chopra was also spotted outside Manish Malhotra’s residence which fuelled her wedding rumours with Chaddha. A report in Hindustantimes confirmed their relationship and said the couple is at their happy place now and might tie the knot soon.
Another report in India Today also confirmed their relationship and said both families are happy with the couple coming together, however, no dates have been fixed yet for the wedding festivities to start.
The report also said the wedding will take place in the presence of close friends and families and will be a small affair.
On the work front, Parineeti Chopra was last seen in Code Name: Tiranga with Hardy Sandhu and in Unnchai co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, and others. She will be next seen in Chamkila and Capsule Gill.
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Anshula Kapoor makes her relationship with Rohan Thakkar Instagram official, see photo
In the picture shot at the exotic Maldives, the couple could be seen in a pool all smiles at each other behind a breathtaking sunset.

Arjun Kapoor’s sister and social media influencer, Anshukla Kapoor, on Monday, made her relationship with Rohan Thakkar official. Kapoor shared a mushy picture with her boyfriend as the couple is celebrating their first love anniversary.
In the picture shot at the exotic Maldives, the couple could be seen in a pool all smiles at each other behind a breathtaking sunset.
Have a look at the photo here:
Soon after Anshula Kapoor shared the picture, several celebrities including her family members Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, and others wished the couple on their first anniversary.
Rumours of Kapoor dating Rohan Thakkar circulated when she first posted a mushy boomerang with him on her Instagram. However, the couple never confirmed their relationship officially up until now.
Reports said the couple flew to Thailand last year in December to attend a Maroon 5 concert to celebrate Anshula’s birthday. She shared multiple pictures and videos from the event as well.
Rohan Thakkar is a screenwriter who had also worked as a social media marketing executive and copywriter assistant at the Grey Group. He is best known for writing the screenplay of a short film The Novelist which came out in 2016.
On the other hand, Anshula Kapoor, last week, made headlines after she shared a string of bold photos on Instagram and spoke about body positivity. In a post, she opened up about her belief that bodysuits are not for her body shape. However, she decided to fight her inhibitions and own her stretch marks, cellulite, tummy rolls, etc and get the best of her and her insecurities.
Have a look at the photos here:
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Akanksha Dubey suicide: Actor’s mother accuses boyfriend Samar Singh of abetting suicide, alleges he used to beat her daughter
On Monday, her mother accused Singh and his brother of abetment of suicide. She also alleged that Samar used to beat up the actor.

After Tunisha Sharma, another young celebrity Akanksha Dubey died by suicide recently. The Bhojpuri actor was found dead at a Varanasi hotel where she was shooting for her next film.
Following the incident, an FIR was registered by Dubey’s mother, Madhu Dubey against the actor’s boyfriend Samar Singh. On Monday, her mother accused Singh and his brother of abetment of suicide. She also alleged that Samar used to beat up the actor.
The 25-year-old was found hanging in room no. 105 of Hotel Sumendra in Buddha City colony of Sarnath in Varanasi on late Sunday night. Reports said she was staying at the hotel with her makeup artist Rahul Sharma, spot-boy Sanjay Yadav, and hairdresser Rekha Maurya.
Reports further said her makeup artist received a call from the crew to bring Dubey to the sets. Sharma got no response after he knocked on the door and rang the doorbell multiple times. He then informed the hotel manager Ritesh Kumar Mehta following which they found her hanging from the ceiling fan.
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Multiple reports said Akanksha Dubey went live from her Instagram account hours before her death where she was seen crying. The clip from her Instagram Live is also going rounds on social media wherein she was seen covering her mouth his her hand and crying.
Watch the video here:
No suicide note was found in the room and the police have suspected her rumoured boyfriend Samar Singh as he is untraceable.
Akanksha Dubey had 1.8 million followers on Instagram and had also shared a reel video a day before her suicide. Her music video Yeh Aara Kabhi Hara Nahi co-starring Pawan Singh was slated to release on March 26, the day she hung herself to death.
She made her acting debut with Mera Jung Mera Failsa and then featured in multiple films including Veeron Ke Veer, Fighter King, Mujhse Shadi Karogi, and others.
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