Review Please ? (2024)

04/06/2023

186) "SCOOP" (S1-2023)

- Indian Series on Netflix

Genre: Crime-Courtroom Drama

Languages: Hindi (Orig), English, Tamil, Telegu

Reco Age: 14-90 yrs

Plot:
Scoop, a web-based six episode series titled after the 2019 memoir "Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison" by former crime reporter Jigna Vora, tells a captivating story about the intricate realm of print journalism, the shadowy underworld of Mumbai, and the involvement of the police. After the tragic killing of Jaideb Sen, a character based on the renowned crime reporter J Dey who was shot in 2011, Jagruti Pathak (named after Jigna Vora), Deputy Bureau Chief at Mumbai based Eastern Age Newspaper finds herself falsely implicated and arrested as one of the primary suspects in his murder. She endures a harrowing period of nearly eight months behind bars before finally being granted bail.

Rating: 4.4 / 5

Verdict:
Scoop is another honest, non-decorative masterpiece by director Hansal Mehta which effectively portrays the harsh realities of investigative journalism and sheds light on the social stigma surrounding working women and the harassment they often encounter in their workplaces. Karishma Tanna gives career-best performance as crime reporter Jagruti Pathak. This series is definitely worth watching for its compelling portrayal and thought-provoking insights. Overall, it's a delightful scoop to watch.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81417638

27/03/2023

185) "THE FOOD TOWN" (Pure-Veg Family Restaurant)

Address: Shop 4, Neelkanth Corporate IT Park, Kirol Road, Kirol Village, Ghatkopar, Vidyavihar (West), Mumbai.

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Specialities:
1) Manchow Soup - 5 / 5
2) Cheese Cigar - 5 / 5
3) Nutella Freak Shake- 5 / 5
4) Mexican Nachos - 4.5 / 5
5) Cheese French Fries- 4.5 / 5
6) Paneer Sholay Tikka - 4 / 5
7) Paneer Chilly Bao - 3.5 / 5
8) North Indian Cuisine - 3.5 / 5
9) Fresh Lime Soda - 3.5 / 5
10) Mexican Sizzler - 3 / 5
11) Nachos Corn Quesso - 2.5 / 5

Taste - 4.5 / 5
Presentation - 5 / 5
Quantity - 4 / 5
Quality - 4.5 / 5
Variety - 4.5 / 5
Hygiene - 4.5 / 5
Ambience - 5 / 5
Service - 4 / 5
Value for Money - 4 / 5

You definitely won't regret traveling there !!

Link:
https://www.zomato.com/mumbai/the-food-town-ghatkopar-west

The Food Town The Food Town The Food Town

22/05/2022

184) "SON OF SWAD" (Pure-Veg Concept Restaurant)

Address: D-1, Society No.10, Four Bunglow, Mhada Road, S. V. Patel Nagar, Near St. Mary High School, Andheri (West), Mumbai.

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Specialities:
1) Chilly Momos - 5 / 5
2) Kurkure Momos - 4 / 5
3) Malai Chaap - 3.5 / 5
4) AK-47 Chaap - 3.5 / 5
5) Chaap Biryani - 3.5 / 5
6) Rumali Roti - 3 / 5
7) Chilly Potato - 3 / 5
8) Dal Buttery Fry - 1 / 5

Taste - 3.5 / 5
Presentation - 3.5 / 5
Quantity - 4 / 5
Quality - 3.5 / 5
Variety - 3.5 / 5
Hygiene - 3 / 5
Ambience - 3.5 / 5
Service - 2 / 5
Value for Money - 4.5 / 5

Heaven for Non-Veg lovers looking for Pure Veg options !!

Warning: Ambience may not suit to some Pure-Veg lovers.

Link:
https://www.zomato.com/mumbai/son-of-swaad-versova

07/12/2021

183) "THE TERRACE" (Resto Bar)

Address: 1st Floor, International Compound, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai.

Rating: 2.5 / 5

Specialities:
1) Dry Paneer Chilly - 4 / 5
2) Rice with Paneer Chilly Gravy - 3.5 / 5
3) Dry Manchurian - 3 / 5
4) Pav Bhaji Tostadas - 3 / 5
5) Hummus with Pitta - 2.5 / 5
6) Fennel Smoked Potato - 2.5 / 5
7) Americano Pizza - 2 / 5
8) Melon Moon Mocktail - 2.5 / 5
9) Virgin Mojito Mocktail - 2 / 5
10) Fresh Lime Soda - 1.5 / 5

Taste - 2.5 / 5
Presentation - 2.5 / 5
Quantity - 2 / 5
Quality - 3 / 5
Variety - 2 / 5
Hygiene - 3.5 / 5
Ambience - 3 / 5
Service - 2.5 / 5
Value for Money - 2 / 5

DJ with Hollywood Music !!

The Terrace

Link:
https://www.zomato.com/mumbai/the-terrace-juhu

23/11/2021

182) "GREEN TADKA" (Pure-Veg Indian Restaurant)

Address: Shop No 4-7, Madina Manzil, S.V. Road, Goregaon (West), Mumbai.

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Specialities:
1) Tom Yum Soup - 4.5 / 5
2) Lasagne - 4.5 / 5
3) Khichiya Masala Papad 4.5 / 5
4) Cheese Garlic Kulcha - 4 / 5
5) Rose Kulfi Falooda - 4 / 5
6) Cheese Corn Kiss - 3.5 / 5
7) Naanza - 3.5 / 5
8) Mix Veg Sizzler - 3.5 / 5
9) Dry Manchurian - 3.5
10) Mix Veg Pizza - 3 / 5
11) Mix Veg Kurate - 3 / 5
12) Veg Hungama - 3 / 5
13) North Indian Food - 3 / 5
14) Tandoori Paneer Tikka - 2.5 / 5
15) Cheese Garlic Bread - 2.5 / 5

Taste - 3.5 / 5
Presentation - 3.5 / 5
Quantity - 3 / 5
Quality - 3.5 / 5
Variety - 3.5 / 5
Hygiene - 3.5 / 5
Ambience - 3 / 5
Service - 4 / 5
Value for Money - 3.5 / 5

Link:
https://www.zomato.com/mumbai/green-tadka-goregaon-west

Green Tadka

13/11/2021

181) "SAMMY SOSA" (Authentic Mexican Cuisine)

Address: 18, Meera Tower, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai.

Rating: 5 / 5

Specialities:
1) Chacho Nachos (Black Pinto Beans) - 5 / 5
2) Peri Peri Please Rice - 5 / 5
3) Green Pepper Corn Veg Rice - 5 / 5
4) Grandma Lasagne - 4.5 / 5
5) Corn-n-Cottage Quesadilla (Habennero) - 4.5 / 5
6) Burrito Mania - 4 / 5
7) Mexi Skin Potato Jackets - 4 / 5
8) Chimichangas Fried - 4 / 5
9) Mexican Pizza - 4 / 5
10) Whacko Tacos - 3.5 / 5
11) Mama's Enchiladas - 3.5 / 5
12) Papas Fritas French Fries - 3 / 5
13) Mexican Corn Salad - 3 / 5
14) Godzilla Garlic Bread - 3 / 5

Taste - 5 / 5
Presentation - 5 / 5
Quantity - 4 / 5
Quality - 5 / 5
Variety - 4 / 5
Jain Options - 4.5 / 5
Hygiene - 4.5 / 5
Ambience - 3 / 5
Service - 4.5 / 5
Value for Money - 4 / 5

Serves Complimentary Dessert on Request !

Link:
https://www.zomato.com/mumbai/sammy-sosa-oshiwara

Menu:
https://airmenus.in/sammysosa/oshiwara/Dine-In

PS: It is named after a famous Dominican-American Baseball player. Virat Kapoor, the COO of the Restaurant chain and his Team had maintained the taste and authenticity really well. Hats off !!

SAMMY SOSA RESTAURANT sammysosarestaurant

29/09/2021

180) "KOTA FACTORY" (S2-2021)

- Indian Series on Netflix

Genre: Educational-Comedy

Languages: Hindi

Reco Age: 16-50 yrs

Plot:
Just after the events of season 1, the shuffle has happened in Kota. Vaibhav (Mayur) is making his way to Maheshwari Classes. Rest all now joined by Vartika (Revathi) are in Prodigy classes and begin preparing for the IIT JEE Advance for the second year. Amid all this is the country’s favourite Jeetu Bhaiya starting his own dream venture and putting his heart and soul into it. This time around it is also him who has to go through a tough test and bringing back colours in their lives is not as easy as season 1.

Rating: 3.3 / 5

Verdict:
Like its predecessor, this season of 'Kota Factory' perfectly captures the students' vulnerability while also highlighting the burgeoning coaching industry, which views its students' victories as a marketing campaign for their institutes. Overall, the production is highly motivating, with a compelling story and outstanding performances that make this satire a good watch.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81249783

29/09/2021

179) "CANDY" (S1-2021)

- Indian Series on Voot Select

Genre: Murder-Mystery

Languages: Hindi

Reco Age: 16-70 yrs

Plot:
The horrific murder of a high-school student in Rudrakund forces two outsiders, an agonized teacher and a crooked cop to bury their differences and hunt the killer. This search leads them to uncover the town's old secrets and exposes a heinous drug racket. But these hills are rife with eerie tales of a demonic creature called "Masaan" and the duo must grapple with the possibility that the killer could be a man or a beast.

Rating: 2.8 / 5

Verdict:
Candy is a pulpy murder mystery that had the potential to create an engaging storyline but the plot looks a bit exaggerated, predictable and arguable at several stages. Performances are brilliant. Direction is good. Overall, it is a decent watch.

Link:
https://www.voot.com/shows/candy/107035

24/09/2021

178) "1962: THE WAR IN THE HILLS" (S1-2021)

- Indian Series on Disney+ Hotstar

Genre: History-War

Languages: Hindi

Reco Age: 10-80 yrs

Plot:
The 1962 India-China war drama, inspired by true events, showcases the bravery and courage of men in the uniform and the lengths they go to in order to keep the country safe. The series focuses on how 125 Indian soldiers belonging to battalion C Company, led by Major Suraj Singh, held off an invading force of 3000 Chinese soldiers at the strategic Galwan Valley, thus thwarting their ultimate goal to capture Ladakh and take over a prime airstrip instrumental to the war effort. The series shows the journey of the soldiers from their hometown to the battlefield and their dauntless courage in the war, fighting till the last bullet.

Rating: 3 / 5

Verdict:
This Mahesh Manjrekar's 1962 war series may not be quite engaging as expected, but it very well portrays the courage and sacrifices of our brave Indian soldiers and should be watched for them.

Link:
https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/1962-the-war-in-the-hills/1260053517

24/09/2021

177) "RAY" (S1-2021)

- Indian Mini-Series on Netflix

Genre: Crime-Drama

Languages: Hindi & English

Reco Age: 16-70 yrs

Plot:
From a satire to a psychological thriller, four short stories from celebrated auteur and writer Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen in this series.

Rating: 3.1 / 5

Verdict:
Ray is a tribute to Satyajit Ray. Stories are mixed bag but performances are top notch. It's definitely worth a watch.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81183492

12/09/2021

176) "SUNFLOWER" (S1-2021)

- Indian Series on ZEE5

Genre: Crime-Comedy

Languages: Hindi

Reco Age: 16-70 yrs

Plot:
Sunflower is a housing society with its fair share of comedic characters. But none more hairbrained and awkward than simpleton Sonu. He dives headlong into the centre of a murder investigation of a society resident, and in no time manages to become the chief suspect. Around him, the real murderers, a resident couple in Sunflower itself, tread cautiously. Will they get away as Sonu keeps digging his own grave? As the investigation escalates, the hypocritical society members worry about their beloved society losing its good old glory. Between Sonu tightening the noose around his own neck, the murderers living on the edge and the society trying to uplift its society's values, Sunflower is a quirky murder mystery in a comedy of errors.

Rating: 2.9 / 5

Verdict:
This crime comedy series is co-written and directed by Vikas Bahl. Initial episodes keep you hooked, but later it starts dragging. Regardless, this eight-part series will keep you entertained for most parts. Sunil Grover plays Sonu Singh to perfection, never straying from his role as a lonely man with no social circle due to his strange behaviour. Overall, it's a decent comic watch.

Link:
https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/sunflower/0-6-3284/episodes

11/09/2021

175) "FEELS LIKE ISHQ" (S1-2021)

- Indian Series on Netflix

Genre: Romantic-Stories

Languages: Hindi

Reco Age: 16-50 yrs

Plot:
Short films follow young adults as they navigate the gamut of emotions that come with finding romantic connection in unexpected places.

Rating: 2.7 / 5

Verdict:
E1 - Save The Date - Excellent
E2 - Quaranteen Crush - Decent
E3 - Star Host - Good
E4 - She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not - Poor
E5 - Interview - Decent
E6 - Ishq Mastana - Poor
Some episodes are worth watching, while some can be skipped as rated above.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81046222?preventIntent=true

11/09/2021

174) "BROKEN BUT BEAUTIFUL" (S3-2021)

- Indian Series on MXPlayer & ALTBalaji

Genre: Romantic-Drama

Languages: Hindi

Reco Age: 18-50 yrs

Plot:
BBB season 3 is the story of Agastya Rao (Sidhart Shukla) and Rumi Desai (Sonia Rathee), two people from very different worlds. Agastya is a struggling artist, while Rumi is a poor little rich girl. But unfortunately opposites attract. Agy and Rumi both knew what they wanted, but not what they needed. Eventually, they both experience love and heartbreak. Love came looking for them, when they were chasing their own personal obsessions. And their journey comes full-circle when they both realize that it is harder to fall out of love than to fall into it.

Rating: 2.3 / 5

Verdict:
BBB season 3 is a bold effort but unfortunately doesn't meet the expectations raised after the success of season 1 & 2. Sidharth Shukla looks charming as ever but who could have predicted that this series would be his last one. We lost another talented "SS" very soon after Sushant Singh. So, this series is specially for all Sidharth Shukla fans.

Link:
https://www.mxplayer.in/show/watch-broken-but-beautiful-season-3/season-3/it-happened-that-night-online-63ad19bae4b4ca33972cc0685558f83d

https://www.altbalaji.com/show/broken-but-beautiful-season-3/353

11/09/2021

173) "NOVEMBER STORY" (S1-2021)

- Indian Series on Disney+ Hotstar

Genre: Crime-Suspense

Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telegu, Malayalam & Bangla

Reco Age: 16-70 yrs

Plot:
A celebrated crime novelist suffering from Alzheimer's is found at a murder scene with no memory of what happened. Now, it is up to his daughter to save him.

Rating: 2.1 / 5

Verdict:
November Story is a crime investigation series originally in Tamil. Performances are brilliant but the script and it's ex*****on drags. Overall it is an average watch.

Link:
https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/november-story/1260061684/save-him-from-him/1260061699

11/09/2021

172) "THE SERPENT" (S1-2021)

- International Series on Netflix

Genre: Crime-Biography

Languages: English, Dutch, French & Thai

Reco Age: 18-70 yrs

Plot:
The twisting, real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise, who was a hidden darkness in the mid-70's on Asia's hippie trail.

Rating: 0.5 / 5

Verdict:
The series is utmost boring and can be SKIPPED.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/watch/80206099

11/09/2021

171) "MONEY HEIST" (P5-V1-2021)

- International Series on Netflix

Genre: Action-Thriller

Languages: English, Spanish, Russian & Serbian

Reco Age: 14-70 yrs

Plot:
The gang has been shut in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours. They have managed to rescue Lisbon, but their darkest moment is upon them after losing one of their own. The Professor has been captured by Sierra and, for the first time, doesn’t have an escape plan. Just when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, an enemy comes on the scene that is much more powerful than any they’ve faced: the army. The end of the greatest heist in history is approaching, and what began as a robbery will turn into a war.

Accolades:
The series received 29 wins and 35 nominations so far.

Rating: 4.7 / 5

Verdict:
5th part of Money Heist is full of action and fight sequences. It glues you to your screen with your heart in your throat, feeling extremely unsettled as you wait until December 5 for the second volume which will round up the series. Great direction, screenplay and performances makes Money Heist everyone's favourite and the best fast-paced, thrilling robbery series so far. It has fan-following all over the world and is certainly a MUST MUST watch.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/watch/80192098

29/08/2021

170) "LUPIN" (S1-P1&P2-2021)

- International Series on Netflix

Genre: Action-Thriller

Languages: English & French

Reco Age: 8-80 yrs

Plot:
The series is inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief and master if disguise. Assane Diop (Omar Sy) sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family.

Accolades:
The series received 2 nominations.

Rating: 4.1 / 5

Verdict:
Lupin is a very refreshing series with quite captivating and thrilling storyline. Omar Sy plays the character quite well and is very impressive. The series should definitely be added to your MUST WATCH list.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80994082

29/08/2021

169) "MARE OF EASTTOWN" (S1-2021)

- International Series on Disney+ Hotstar & HBO Max

Genre: Crime-Mystery

Languages: English

Reco Age: 16-70 yrs

Plot:
A young woman is murdered in a small Pennsylvania town. On the case is Detective Sergeant Mare Sheehan, a highly skilled crime investigator. She has spent all of her life in Easttown and knows everybody in it. However, her life is dark and troubled, due largely to the recent death of her son.

Accolades:
The series received 5 awards and 39 nominations.

Rating: 3.3 / 5

Verdict:
The series starts a bit slow but takes a good grip later on making it an interesting watch. Performance of Kate Winslet is top class.

Link:
https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/mare-of-easttown/1260059150

https://www.hbo.com/mare-of-easttown

29/08/2021

168) "CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR" (2007)

- International Movie on Amazon Prime Video

Genre: History-Biography

Languages: English, Dari, Russian, Urdu, Hebrew & Arabic

Reco Age: 18-70 yrs

Plot:
A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.

Accolades:
The movie received 5 awards and 23 nominations.

Rating: 3.1 / 5

Verdict:
The film is a good watch especially for history lovers and has some amazing performances from Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts & Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Link:
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Charlie-Wilsons-War/0P0U60N78BVFA1RYAKCF45LZF2

29/08/2021

167) "BLOOD RED SKY" (2021)

- International Movie on Netflix

Genre: Horror-Thriller

Languages: English, German & Arabic

Reco Age: 14-60 yrs

Plot:
A woman with a mysterious illness is forced into action when a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a transatlantic overnight flight.

Rating: 2.1 / 5

Verdict:
Blood Red Sky is a below average vampire movie.

Link:
https://www.netflix.com/watch/80198645

23/05/2021

166) "A SIMPLE MURDER" (S1-2020)

- Indian Web Series on SonyLIV

Genre: Crime-Comedy on Murder Investigation

Reco Age: 18-60 yrs

Plot:
A failed entrepreneur, Manish, has a lot going on in his personal and professional life, when he finds himself involved in a case of mistaken identity and ends up getting a contract to kill a young girl, along with an advance of five lakh rupees. The target is the daughter of an influential politician, who has his eyes on the Hoshiarpur ticket. Amid the chaos, Manish, and his wife Richa must make choices where either greed will get the better of them or they will find their lost sense of self worth.

Rating: 2.9 / 5

Verdict:
A Simple Murder is a quirky dark-comedy having a whacky storyline that revolves around what happens when a woman is killed under shocking circumstances. It features talented cast like Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Amit Sial, Priya Anand, Sushant Singh, Gopal Datt and Vikram Kochhar. The story has some repeated sequences and is unevenly paced. But it does have certain very emotional and touchy moments. Overall, it's an above average watch.

Link:
https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/a-simple-murder-1700000331

23/05/2021

165) "RAAT BAAKI HAI" (2021)

- Indian Web Movie on ZEE5

Genre: Suspense-Thriller on a Murder Night

Reco Age: 16-60 yrs

Plot:
Raat Baaki Hai is an official adaptation of the popular Hindi play, Ballygunge 1990, written by Atul Satya Koushik. It's story of one night where estranged lovers Kartik and Vasuki end up meeting each other after 12 years under strange circumstances. Kartik is on a run for being a murder suspect. However, there is more than meets the eye.

Rating: 2.6 / 5

Verdict:
The adapted story become predictable in the way it is narrated and executed and gets lost in translation. The performances seems half-baked, investigation looks casual and the dialogues are laughable. However, the series is definitely not boring. Hence, can be considered as an average watch.

Link:
https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/raat-baaki-hai/0-0-251423

23/05/2021

164) "MUMBAI SAGA" (2021)

- Indian Web Movie on Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Crime-Thriller based on True Events

Reco Age: 16-60 yrs

Plot:
The plot of the movie is set in the era of the 80s and 90s which transformed Bombay to Mumbai and closing of mills to make malls and high-rise buildings. It is the story of a commoner-turned-gangster Amartya Rao, whose dramatic rise in the Mumbai of nineties was marked by lawlessness, betrayal and bloody gang wars.

Rating: 2.7 / 5

Verdict:
Mumbai Saga is gritty gangster drama packed with brawn, blood and bullets. It is based on the real-life siblings Amar and Ashwin Naik, but mostly operating from the realm of fiction. The movie swaggers about to the tune of Amar Mohile’s operatic background score.The cast is power-packed, but the movie doesn't justify them. Overall, it's an average saga !!

Link:
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0N0I3L9RN85AVNFJUUVTHZ3TSN/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

17/05/2021

163) "RADHE" (2021)

- Indian Web Movie on ZEE5

Genre: Crime-Thriller on Drug Mafia

Reco Age: 5-70 yrs

Plot:
After taking down some dreaded gangsters, ACP Rajveer Shikawat aka Radhe goes on a drive to clean-up the city from the Drug mafia.

Rating: 0.1 / 5

Verdict:
Radhe, the big-ticket bollywood potboiler, directed by Prabhu Deva has absolutely nothing to offer. The most wanted bhai of bollywood is definitely not wanted anymore. Overall, the movie is Radheculous !!

Link:
https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/radhe-your-most-wanted-bhai/0-0-399328

17/05/2021

162) "SAINA" (2021)

- Indian Web Movie on Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Sports-Biography on Saina Nehwal

Reco Age: 5-90 yrs

Plot:
The film is based on the journey of Saina Nehwal, a professional badminton player from India who aimed to rank number 1 in the world. The film follows her career highs and lows and pays tribute to the people who immensely contribute to her resilience and unbreakable spirit.

Rating: 2.8 / 5

Verdict:
Saina is not a comprehensive biography but a feel good tale of the sports superstar Saina Nehwal and may have brushed certain truths under the carpet. However, for those who have not tracked Nehwal’s life too closely, Saina is a potentially motivating film. Even with its flaws, Director Amol Gupte still tries to capture Saina’s tiger spirit that lies beneath her modest persona. The film definitely could have been more memorable, but it doesn’t fall short of inspiring the youth. Overall, it's an above average watch.

Link:
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0PZ2LMHKZP808JQG6U48X1UKEJ

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