Bharathi Pradhan
Lehren
Bharathi Pradhan is a Columnist, Critic & Author with over 50 years of experience
Most Divergent Takes
- Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026)5.0 vs TRM 6.7-1.7
- Alpha (2026)3.0 vs TRM 4.6-1.6
- Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026)5.0 vs TRM 6.2-1.2
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups (2026)3.0 vs TRM 4.1-1.1
- Batwara 1947 (2026)5.0 vs TRM 5.9-0.9
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups
2026 · Lehren
Does the international scale style work? Lehren checks it out.
Main Vaapas Aaunga
2026 · Lehren
After Amar Singh Chamkila (2024), when filmmaker Imtiaz Ali teams again with Diljit Dosanjh, does he tell another story set in Punjab that holds you spellbound? Lehren watches and reports.
Ohh My Dog
2026 · Lehren
In an atmosphere where dogs are being culled and tortured with impunity, writer-director Amit Rai’s film emphasising kindness to animals, is timely. But is his storytelling cute and engrossing?
Batwara 1947
2026 · Lehren
30 years after they teamed up for Ghatak, Sunny Deol and director Raj Kumar Santoshi have come together for the Partition drama Batwara 1947. Have they recreated the magic of their past blockbusters Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993) and Ghatak (1996)?
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata
2026 · Lehren
The 2026 film led by Kangana Ranaut documents the bravery beyond the call of duty displayed by the unsung nurses of Cama Albless Hospital on the dark night of 26/11 in 2008.
Alpha
2026 · Lehren
Alpha is a low voltage, sluggish spy thriller that fails to ignite despite its promising premise and capable cast. The film struggles to maintain momentum and deliver the espionage thrills expected from a YRF spy universe entry.
Daayra
2026 · Lehren
Well balanced, Meghna's sensible handling of a legal and ethical debate provides food for thought. But an open end where the director leaves you to take sides is a bit of a letdown, carrying with it the dissatisfaction of an unresolved conflict. Watchable, however, are all the actors especially the two leads.