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Shamshera review: A reel of reviews

Ranbir Kapoor, after 4 years of hiatus, is back with his highly-anticipated film Shamshera.

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Shamshera

Ranbir Kapoor, after 4 years of hiatus, is back with his highly-anticipated film Shamshera. Helmed by Karan Malhotra, Shamshera hit the theatres on July 22. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles.

The film has been bankrolled by Yash Raj Films and the plot revolves around the fictitious city of Kaza where a tribe was tortured and enslaved by ruthless general Shudh Singh. The film is out and so are the reviews. Here’s a look at what news websites have to say about the action drama.

Shamshera review by NDTV

Reviewed by Siabal Chatterjee, the headline read, ‘Ranbir Kapoor’s period film is Thugs of Hindostan-level bad.’ The leading daily gave 1 out of 5 stars to Shamshera.

“Moral of the story for Ranbir Kapoor – the actor should henceforth read his scripts with a more critical eye before buying into them. He owes it to his talent,” reviewed NDTV.

Shamshera review by India Today

In his review, Tushar Joshi said Ranbir Kapoor’s film is only sham and no shera.

“A film like Shamshera that’s already so heavy on the theatrics, songs (four tracks in the first half) only derail the narrative from going ahead and make the experience sluggish. The songs in Shamshera are a big letdown. Also, you can’t help but notice the attempts to bring in a bit of the KGF and Baahubali feel to the scenes,” reviewed India Today.

Shamshera review by Times of India

Reviewed by Rachana Dubey, the leading daily gave 2.5 stars out of 5 to Ranbir Kapoor’s starrer. The headline read, ‘A slow-paced action drama with revenge and freedom at its core.’

“Without giving away too many details of the film, one can say that by the end of it, you’ll be fatigued. The film feels far too stretched for its wafer-thin storyline – in fact, it crawls through the runtime with quite a few minor, but unmissable technical snags,” reviewed the Times of India.

Shamshera review by Bollywood Hungama

The entertainment portal gave 1.5 stars out of 5 stars to Shamshera. The headline read, ‘With an outdated script and predictable plot Shamshera falters big time.’

“Karan Malhotra’s direction is below the mark. On the positive side, he has handled the scale and grandeur very well. A few scenes, especially in the first half, work very well and give audiences some sort of paisa vasool experience. But in the second half, the film falls drastically,” reviewed Bollywood Hungama.

Shamshera review by Bollywood Bubble

Reviewed by Saheli Maity, Bollywood Bubble gave 3.5 stars out of 5 to Shamshera. The headline read, ‘Ranbir Kapoor starrer gives an epic cinematic experience but it is too dramatic and far toooo long.’

“The movie tries to explain the racial discrimination against a certain tribe and what caused them to become rebellious against society. However, the freedom struggle of the dacoits gets a little too dramatic and far toooooooooo long,” reviewed Bollywood Bubble.

Shamshera review by Hindustan Times

The Shamshera review by Monika Rawal Kukreja said the film has all the elements needed to make a mass masala entertainer back into theatres. The headline read, ‘Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt set the screen on fire with their loud action avatars.’

“Being a period drama, Shamshera is visually appealing though I felt in some scenes, the VFX could have been less clumsy. Neelesh Misra and Khila Bisht’s story is engaging and entertainment at the same time,” reviewed Hindustan Times.

Shamshera review by Firstpost

For Anna MM Vetticad, Shamshera is a politically evolved version of Baahubali fronted by a gorgeous Ranbir Kapoor.

“It becomes possible to grant this film some indulgences, idiosyncracies and its visual resemblance to earlier iconic films since it is brimful of conviction. So, for instance, that train robbery in Shamshera is wolf-whistle material, but the special effects could have been better. Sanjay Dutt overacts,” reviewed Firstpost.

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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin praises Sai Pallavi’s film Amaran, says great to bring true stories

The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday lauded the team of Amaran including film starrer Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan as well as director Rajkumar Periasamy for capturing the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan in his film.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that he watched the film at the invitation of veteran actor Kamal Haasan

“I watched a movie yesterday #amrnnn after accepting the invitation of my artist friend @ikamalhaasan. It’s great to bring true stories to today’s youth in the form of books – as well as movies! Director @Rajkumar_KP, Major Mukund Varadarajan – Tirumiku has emotionally captured the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan. My congratulations to all the crew of Thambi @Siva_Kartikeyan, @Sai_Pallavi92 and #Amaran for portraying the roles of Indu Rebecca Varghese very well! Big Salute to our soldiers who protect the country – Major Mukund Varadarajan who lives in our memory! @RKFI @gvprakash,” Stalin posted on X.

Recently, the creators of Amaran released the film’s trailer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film narrates the compelling story of the decorated soldier who commanded the Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles Cheetah Company and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sai Pallavi joins the cast as well, and the film is premiering today.

The trailer opens with a striking statement from an officer to Major Mukund: “You do not choose 44 RR; 44 RR chooses you,” effectively setting the tone for the heroism depicted in the film. It offers glimpses into Major Mukund’s personal life, showcasing his family’s reaction to his choice to join the military and the love story he shares with Indhu, portrayed by Sai Pallavi.

Intense action sequences illustrate Major Mukund, as played by Sivakarthikeyan, in battle, where he resolutely declines a retreat order from his superior, asserting, “I’ll save every life I can and come back, sir.” Indhu expresses her pride, stating, “I am proud of him being an army officer and me being an army wife.” A poignant moment captures Sivakarthikeyan’s character stating, “This is the face of the Indian army,” highlighting his unwavering determination.

Kamal Haasan, one of the film’s producers, shared the trailer on social media, stating, “Leaders seldom choose a trodden path. They create one where there is none and blaze a new trail. #MajorMukundVaradarajan of Tamil Nadu is one such leader. We take pride in telling his story.”

Inspired by the true events chronicled in Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book “India’s Most Fearless”, Amaran serves as a tribute to a genuine hero. The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

The trailer concludes on an emotional note, featuring Major Mukund’s daughter asking Indhu, “You told me appa will come for my birthday, will he come?”

Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by the iconic Kamal Haasan, alongside R. Mahendran and Sony Pictures International Productions, Amaran poignantly tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu, encapsulating their journey of love, sacrifice, and the profound personal losses encountered during Major Varadarajan’s heroic service to the nation.

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Reshma & Riyaz Gangji Libas closes day 1 with a spectacular finale at the Bombay Times Fashion Week

The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.

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Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work

Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work

The collection personified all things bridal and trousseau. The collection transcends through a palette of pristine whites, softened blacks, and muted gold undertones. The show was a poetic journey of transformation and rediscovery.

Master pieces from the BTFW collection will be on display at the Libas stores at Pedder Road, Mumbai and in Dubai.

The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.

The set of the show was well appreciated by all guests including top bureacrats, bussiness heads, industrial tycoons and socialites from various walks of life.

The VIP lounge saw Aman Gangji play gracious host as it buzzing it with dignitaries and guests enjoying the peppy music and fun vibes. Aman is all set to take the reigns of the multiple businesses that Reshma & Riyaz Gangji have built in the past 3 decades.

All in all the evening was an amazing display of youthful energy by both Father and Son.

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Priyanshu Chatterjee, Tarun Khanna, Monalisa, Archana Gautam Shine at Global Fashion Parade presented by Art Media, an Initiative of IBB Chronicles by Archunaa Jaiin

Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.

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Priyanshu Chatterjee, Tarun Khanna, Monalisa, Archana Gautam Shine at Global Fashion Parade presented by Art Media, an Initiative of IBB Chronicles by Archunaa Jaiin

The Global Fashion Parade, magnificently organized by Archunaa Jaiin of IBB Chronicles, was held at St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai. Presented by Art Media Ads Private Limited, the event was graced by several celebrities, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Shyam Singhania, Mahesh Patil, and Archana Jain, who together inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Well-known figures such as Priyanshu Chatterjee, Bigg Boss fame Archana Gautam, Monalisa, Anusmriti Sarkar, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Daksh Sethi, Harry Anand, Khalid Siddiqui, Umesh Pherwani, and Ekta Jain were also in attendance. The event was hosted by anchor Simran Ahuja, directed by Shie Lobo .

The Global Fashion Parade 2024 featured four shows, with the first being for Style Castey (Vamika Luthia Jewelry), where Monalisa, Daksh Sethi, and Vishwajeet Pradhan were the showstoppers. The second show was presented by Meet and Greet Foundation by Lubdha Ritesh Porwal, with Veeri’s Lifestyle Studio’s Veeri and Neelima as presenters. Divya Porwal opened this show, and Archana Gautam, Anusmriti Sarkar, and Daksh Sethi were the showstoppers. The third show was for Oishi Diamonds, opened by Simran Ahuja and Daksh Sethi, with Umesh Pherwani, Divya Porwal, Anuradha Gupta, Tarun Khanna, and Smriti Khanna as the showstoppers. The grand finale was by Bobby K, where the openers were Nadya and Daksh Sethi, and the showstoppers were Priyanshu Chatterjee and Anupama Kuvar.

Shaina NC congratulated Archunaa Jaiin and emphasized the importance of women empowerment, commending her for this remarkable initiative. The presence of Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Pratap Sarnaik, and Shyam Singhania spoke volumes about the significance of the event.

Seema Singh of Meghashrey Foundation praised the event for being held during Navratri, emphasizing Archunaa’s dedication to women empowerment and environmental protection. She also expressed her gratitude to Shaina NC for consistently encouraging women.

Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.

Philanthropist Anil Kashi Murarka described Archunaa Jaiin as a “rock star” for her outstanding work in the field of women empowerment, adding that the present and future belong to women.

Actress, model, and social media influencer Ekta Jain also impressed everyone with her ramp walk, as did Monalisa and Vishwajeet Pradhan, who praised Archunaa’s vision and initiative.

Archunaa Jaiin expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Archana Gautam, for supporting the cause by attending the event. She also hinted at announcing another grand show in the near future.

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