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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.

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4 years ago

September 9, 2022

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.

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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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in several Hindi films and was particularly remembered for his role in the 2007 comedy Welcome, has died at the age of 56.

Khan was known for playing supporting characters across Hindi cinema and had worked in films spanning several decades. His role as Balu in Welcome remains among his best-known performances.

Mushtaq Khan’s film career

Mushtaq Khan appeared in a wide range of films during his career. His filmography included Aashiqui, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gopi Kishan, Krantiveer, Raja, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jodi No. 1 and Hera Pheri.

He also featured in more recent films including Stree 2, Gadar 2, Baby John, Dhoom Dhaam and Jaat. His filmography lists acting work continuing into 2026.

In Welcome, Khan played Balu, a supporting character in the comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and other prominent actors.

Khan’s career also included television work, with his credits spanning a wide range of acting roles over the years.

Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

The actor’s death was reported on September 24, 2026. Reports said Khan had been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with liver cancer and had been hospitalised for around 15 days. Further details surrounding his death were awaited in the initial reports.

Mushtaq Khan was 56. IMDb lists his date of birth as December 31, 1969.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl, their second child

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the birth on Instagram.

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on Saturday through a post featuring a baby’s footprint.

The newborn is the couple’s second daughter. Deepika and Ranveer became parents for the first time in September 2024, when they welcomed their daughter Dua.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s last spotting

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Interestingly, the couple had also visited Siddhivinayak Temple in September 2024, shortly before the birth of their first daughter Dua.

Deepika and Ranveer’s family

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh married on November 14, 2018, in Lake Como, Italy. Their wedding featured ceremonies reflecting their Konkani and Sindhi backgrounds.

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Drishyam 3 trailer: Ajay Devgn faces triple threat from Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj

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The trailer of Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third instalment of the Ajay Devgn-led franchise, has been released, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar back for what is billed as the final chapter of the story.

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Ajay Devgn faces new challenges

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Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh

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Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the cast

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are among the key additions to the cast of the third film.

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Drishyam The Conclusion release date

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The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026.

The trailer sets up another battle of wits for Vijay Salgaonkar, with the final outcome of his long-running struggle with the law expected to form the central conflict of the concluding chapter.