#Akhtar Brothers

[rrr-is-gay]

This shot-reverse-shot fucking flays me alive man, SEE how Ram is practically in tears when Akhtar first reminds him of his brother? But then he cannot help himself: He takes one good look at those LIPS and practically starts giggling in delight! Akhtar feels it too, that safety and completeness, that soft, soothing warmth of being so in love, it takes all the pain away.

I just love the way these two look at each other.

[girljeremystrong]

books about dads and about family and about complicated feelings

FICTION

they're going to love you by meg howrey: carlisle goes back to greenwich village to her father's house and finds herself dealing with her complicated feelings towards her dad.

foster by claire keegan: a story about a young girl who's sent to live with another family and founds a love she wasn't familiar with before.

the namesake by jhumpa lahiri: most beautiful novel by our gratest author about the son of immigrants from calcutta growing up in america.

east of eden by john steinbeck: the nobel prize winning greatest story of a father growing two very different boys in california.

still life by sarah winman: ulysses finds himself with a child and chooses to become the best man he can for her (and they move to italy).

unlikely animals by annie hartnett: emma's dad has a mysterious brain disease so she drops out of med school and goes back home. it's a delightful story.

the family chao by lan samantha chang: a retelling of the brothers karamazov set in a modern day chinese restaurant in america.

the incredible winston browne by sean dietrich: sheriff browne recieves some bad news and suddenly he finds himself taking care of a runaway girl who doesn't speak.

we begin at the end by chris whitaker: duchess is only a kid but she takes care of her little brother with all she has even when circumstances keep getting worse and worse.

razorblade tears by s. a. crosby: two black men are killed and their fathers, who always had trouble accepting their sexualities, decide to get justice.

the sweetness of water by nathan harris: in the waning days of the civil war two brothers find refuge with a couple in a farm.

salvage the bones by jesmyn ward: esch's brothers and her dad in the 12 days before during and after hurricane katrina. a modern classic and one of the most beautiful books ever.

the patron saint of liars by ann patchett: in a kentucky home for unwed mothers, a woman meets a man and can't escape her past.

homeland elegies by ayad akhtar: a very personal story of a man and his father dealing with feelings of dispossession and belongings. again one of the best books in the world.

NON-FICTION

the three mothers by anna malaika tubbs: the story of the three women who raised and shaped martin luther king jr., malcolm x and james baldwin.

how to say babylon by safyia sinclair: a memoir of a childhood shaped by a volatile father.

beautiful country by qian julie wang: after moving from china to the usa young qian finds a place among books as her family struggles to adapt to their new home as undocumented immigrants.

between the world and me by ta-nehisi coates: a black father shares his fears for his son growing up in current day america.

[enigma-the-mysterious]

Can Netflix PLEASE translate all the "Anna" and "Bhai" and "Tammudu" between Ram and Bheem for what they ACTUALLY mean: BROTHER! And not less impactful stuff like "Raju" or "Akhtar" OR FUCKING "HEY"????????

[atimefordragons]

RANI MAIN HU TU MERA RAJA JODI APNI GHAZAB LAGE ISHQ KARUNGI MAIN ITNA JYADA PYAR MANGEGA HAR DAFFE.

☾♔; November 20, 2023 ☾♔; 10:53am ☾♔; sotd: Chaleya (from Jawan) ☾♔; cotd: Gojo Satoru ☾♔; High Fashion Layout, I Guess, IDK ☾♔; Birthday Playlist/Miseries

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: lyrics from "Faraatta", too lazy to translate

my yearly birthday playlist set, lol. I have no idea what's going on with this, I was trying to reflect my Gojocoping/Jawan whoring mood, but idk. Oh well, whatever.

It's been a shitty ass birthday month this year. We had plans to go to Laudree, but everyone's sick, so we can hardly go and cough on everything. There was the usual family + bestie crew for the dinner party, I made everyone watch Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. A non-usual crewmate, my mom's old bestie came to visit and stay over, and mixed with the shittyness of the month and being sick, I got more pissed off than usual about it. Because she came, the sunday plans to go to the mall with dad and cousin to buy OUR birthday gifts (cause all of three of us, plus my bil next weekend, all are nov babies) were abandoned cause my mom made dad take her and her bestie to costco for whatever. Like, we had to adjust all our birthday plans multiple times this month cause everyone's been sick af, and that is unavoidable, but this uninvited guest was avoidable! even if we didn't end up making it to the mall or wherever, it would've been cause WE were too tired or lazy, not because some fucking rando wanted to go somewhere else. like, this lady has 3 grown ass kids, all living in the same damn city, but she chose to invite herself over to stay the weekend of MY birthday. I didn't fucking invite her and at least this time of the year I should get a choice about it. I am being petty about it, but it's my birthday, I get to be petty. The lil cuz and I were gonna buy like a gojo plushie or a pochita for her, and finally some Sumeru merch at Sukoshi, and lush and sephora, and I was SUPPOSED to finally get my new phone this weekend. I actually need it now cause the back of my phone is coming off, and there's no time this week cause MORE guests, and this time it's my dad's shitty ass youngest brother (like okay, as a fellow youngest spoiled child, I understand why he's like that, but he's a 40-50 year old man, grow up my dude). //////////////////sigh///////////////// lowkey should've taken up my sister's offer to spend my b-day, bil's b-day, and american thanksgiving with them, but papa and me let our passports expire and it's too late now to make it in time for the events. lolz.

IT'S BETTER TO BE A VILLAINESS https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0P6UvecbhiqwnwFEvjwSmz?si=f12ee4888dbd467d

All Senses Clear, All Existence Void - HOYO-MiX

Zinda Banda - Anirudh Ravichander, Irshad Kamil

Queen of Kings (Italian Version) - Alessandra

Targaryen Theme (Epic Version) - Samuel Kim

Rani's Intro Theme - Brianna Supriyo, Dev Arijit, Antara Mitra

Faraatta - Anirudh Ravichander, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Badshah, Kumaar

Bad Blood (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

Surasthana Fantasia - HOYO-MiX

Veer-Zaara Part At Station - Madan Mohan, Javed Akhtar

Tere Vaaste - Sachin-Jigar, Varun Jain, Shadab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, Amitabh Bhattacharya

Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

Thunderings of the Merciless - HOYO-MiX

Dracarys - Ramin Djawadi

SPECIALZ - King Gnu

Levitating - Dua Lipa

Maasi Theme - Anirudh Ravichander, Heisenberg

Shall We Begin? - Ramin Djawadi

Ishq Shava - A.R. Rahman, Raghav, Shilpa Rao, Gulzar

Blank Space (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

Dance the Night - Dua Lipa

Nephrite of Deshret - HOYO-MiX

Reign - Ramin Djawadi

Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya - Anirudh Ravichander, Vishal Dadlani, Shilpa Rao, Kumaar

What Jhumka? - Pritam, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Ranveer Singh, Madan Mohan, Amitabh Bhattacharya

Ladki Badi Anjani Hai - Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik

[voraciouspangolin]

can't believe they made him Adeel Akhtar in Ring of Fired... My brother in allah where is your melanin

[andyhoodfanatic]

Tam’mudu

Bheem and Ram Friendship Fic-no prompt used

Summary: Set during the early days of Bheem and Ram friendship. Bheem goes over the Rams home and upon finding no one but Venkateswarulu, decides to ask a question. Why does Ram look at him with such sadness?

“Bhaiya” called Bheem as he stepped into Ram’s rooms, expecting Ram to be in his usual spot, seated at his desk studying one of his many books. Ram had insisted it was necessary for the job he was doing, however he seemed reluctant to say what that job was and Bheem knew it wasn’t his place to push for an answer. But the seat was empty, and Bheem turned towards the next likely space for Ram to be, the bed, expecting to see a Ram shaped object on it.

Though it had only been a few weeks since entering each other’s lives, Bheem knew that his Anna had an atrocious sleep schedule. It seemed that the other would push himself until his body forced itself to sleep. Bheem had come over to find him slumped over stacks of books and one memorable occasion sleeping standing up in the kitchen.

“Bhaiya?” he called again.

 “Is that you Akhtar?” came the voice of Ram’s Babai from the balcony area.

“Yes!” Bheem said with a smile. “Is Bhaiya around?”

Venkateswarulu stepped back into the room and smiled at the younger man. “Raju went out to run an errand, but he should be back in a few minutes. You’re welcome to wait with me for his return.”

Bheem chose to take a seat on Ram’s bed, allowing Venkateswarulu the chair at Ram’s desk. The older man took one look at the mess of paper, books, and pens covering the space and began to tidy it.

This was the first time Bheem had been alone with Venkateswarulu before, and he wondered if he should ask a question that had been bugging him about Anna.

Bheem knew that he was free with his affection, and that Ram was far more reserved. Calling the older man Bhaiya was almost as natural as breathing and he only wished he could call him Anna instead. But a Muslim native to Delhi wouldn’t use that term, so he was forced to use Bhaiya instead.

The connection between them was so strong despite being so new, and Bheem felt it all the way into his soul. He didn’t even think as he called Ram Bhaiya for the first time just days after bridge rescue. It had also almost been the last time, he just happened to be looking at Ram when he had called the other brother. So he saw the overwhelming grief that appeared in the other’s eyes. Grief so deep that Bheem felt that he would drown in it.

 It had lasted for only a few moments, but he had seen it. Bheem had almost apologized, but as quickly as it had appeared; it had disappeared as happiness had replaced it as a true smile broke across Ram’s face. Ever since that day, Bheem would catch the same grief from Ram, a grief that he remembered seeing at the first dinner at his adopted families house;  and many more times in the past few weeks. There didn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason when the grief would appear, though it would appear the most when Bheem was calling him Bhaiya.

Bheem had tried to subtly ask about it, but Ram would brush it off. At times, Bheem was afraid that the connection he felt with Ram was stronger on his side then Rams. It always seemed that Ram was holding a part of himself back from Bheem. Not that Bheem was one to talk, everything personal he had shown Ram was a lie. His love and affection was the only true things he could show Ram. Yet trying to express that seemed to cause his Bhaiya nothing but grief and he didn’t know how or why he was causing it.

“You look like you want to ask me something Ahktar,” Venkateswarulu spoke up. While the younger man had been mulling over his thoughts, he had went to Raju’s small kitchen and poured two cups of tea he had been brewing after giving up the futile task of organizing Raju’s desk.

Bheem accepted the cup gratefully.

“Am I that obvious Babai?” Bheem asked as he took a sip.

Venkateswarulu chuckled and returned to his seat with his own glass, “Raju was a curious boy once upon a time, I know the look of someone wanting to ask a question,” he said sitting down and taking his own drink.  He waited patiently as Bheem shifted, trying to think of the best way to frame his question.

 “Ram, sometimes when he looks at me he seems shrouded in grief.”

Venkateswarulu’s  easy smile grew serious  and Bheem didn’t have a chance to actually ask his question before Venkateswarulu was answering.

“It is nothing you have done Akhtar, do not fret that,” he assured him gently. He paused as if debating something before continuing. “Some of your words and actions remind my nephew of someone he lost long ago.”

Bheem could see the same sadness, though not as deep, as he saw in Ram reflected in Babai’s eyes. He was almost afraid to ask, but the desire to know was to strong. “Who?”

“His younger brother Chinna,” Babai said gravely. “We lost him many years ago, when they were both children. He had a gift of making Raju laugh and a great love for food that would rival yours. Even I am sometimes reminded of him when I am around you Akhtar.”

Bheem sat down his tea and frowned, his heart ached for Ram. When their talks strayed towards childhood, Ram had always redirected the conversation. Now he knew why, the pain of losing love ones was one Bheem was familiar with. A small, selfish part of himself wondered if Ram only saw his brother when he looked at Bheem.

As if he could hear his thoughts, Babai was quick to assure him. “I do not want you to think Raju only sees and thinks of Chinna when you are around Ahtkar, I know my nephew, he only sees you when you are together. Please do not begrudge him for his grief.  He might not have said it, but he does look upon you as a brother, that I do know. Raju doesn’t let many people get close to him, only those he cares about. It been a long time since anyone has called him Bhaiya.” He paused to look Bheem fully in the eyes so the other man would now the seriousness of his next words. “Akhtar, I want to thank-you for your friendship to Raju. I haven’t seen him smile and laugh so much in years, I am very grateful to see bits of the boy he once was.”

Bheem held Babai’s eyes for a long moment before nodding sharply. He would never begrudge Ram his grief. It just wanted Bheem to treasure their friendship more. He knew that Ram did not have many companions, and Babai had just confirmed he didn’t get close to people. He had been expecting Ram to be like one of the Gonds, where affection came easily with words and gestures.  He understood now, what Ram hadn’t been able to say he had been showing in his actions. With each smile and laugh, he was showing his affection, just as Bheem did by calling him Bhaiya. Bheem looked around the room, Ram had insisted Bheem did not have to knock when he came over after the first time. And Bheem realized that out of all the places in Delhi, this was beginning to feel the most like home.  A part of him knew after he rescued Malli, this would be the only thing he would miss.

The sound of a door opening broke the moment. “Are you still here Babai?” Ram’s voice called out from the doorway in the next room. “I am sorry I took so long, I stopped by the market and picked up some bijahi for us. I had to wait for them to cook more, I wanted to make sure I had enough for Ahktar if he stopped by,” he said ending with a chuckle as he moved to set the food in the kitchen.

“I’m still here Raju,” Babai called, “Did you have to buy the entire stall?” he joked, smiling at Bheem, who grinned unashamedly back. Bheem opened his mouth the announce his presence to Ram, but Ram spoke again.

“Very funny Babai, tam’mudu has an appetite but I don’t think even he could do that,” Ram laughed, “But I did make sure to get a double order. I don’t know how Fatima cooks enough to fill tam’mudu’s stomach,” he said as he stepped into the room, expecting to just see his Babai. Ram stopped short when he saw Bheem sitting on his bed, with his mouth slightly open in shock.

 “Ahktar!” he greeted, ignoring how his neck and ears heated up at the realization the other man had heard him call him tam’mudu.

Babai glanced between the two, his nephew looking like he was going to flee and to Ahktar who was looking like an excited puppy. “I’ll make more tea,”Babai said wisely standing up to go to the kitchen and leave the two men alone for a moment.

As soon as the older man was out of the room, Ram spoke up.

“I apologize if I overstepped,” Ram said, looking at the floor, not daring to look at Ahktar. “I won’t call you that aga-“

Bheem didn’t let him finish that ridiculous sentence; he jumped from the bed and closed the distance between them.  He immediately wrapped his arms around Ram and pulled him firmly against his chest as he hooked his chin on Rams left shoulder.

“Bhaiya,” he said softly, injecting all the warmth and love he could in that single word, “I would be honored if you called me tam’mudu.”

Being this close together, Bheem felt the small hitch in Ram’s breath at those words. Slowly his arms came up and clutched at Bheem just as strongly.

For a long moment he just clutched at Bheem before he spoke. “Tam’mudu,” he said softly, before slightly burrowing his face into the junction between Bheem’s neck and shoulder. “Tam’mudu.”

Bheem could help the grin that spread across his face at hearing that word. He closed his eyes and let his right hand rise so he could card through the back of Ram’s hair. They stayed like that for a few minutes longer, until the smell of the bijahi reached them and Bheem’s stomach gave a mighty grumble at the delicious smell.

“Sorry Bhaiya,” Bheem said sheepishly.

Ram pulled back with a laugh, and Bheem pretended not to notice the extremely vulnerable look in Ram’s eyes as he straightened his cloths. “Let’s get you fed tam’mudu,” he said, clasping Bheem arm like the day of the train and pulling him towards the kitchen. “Before Babai eats it all.”

 Bheem allowed himself to be pulled towards the kitchen. He didn’t know how much longer his time would be in Delhi before he found a way to rescue Malli. But he would enjoy these moments with his Anna as long as he could.

[bollywoodirect]

Today marks the 20th death anniversary of Uma Devi Khatri aka #TunTun. She was a well-known singer and actress, famous for being the first female comedian in Hindi cinema. Uma was born in 1923 in a small village near Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India. Tragically, her parents and brother were killed over a land dispute. Uma lost her family when she was very young and had to live as a maid with relatives. Despite these hardships, Uma's life changed when she met Akhtar Abbas Kazi, an Excise Duty Inspector, who supported and encouraged her. During the India-Pakistan partition, Kazi moved to Lahore, but Uma went to Bombay (now Mumbai) to pursue a singing career in movies. They later married in Bombay in 1947. Uma bravely approached composer Naushad Ali in Bombay, asking for a chance to sing, and he gave her an opportunity. She debuted as a singer in the film "Wamiq Azra" (1946) and quickly made a name for herself. Uma had a series of hit songs in the 1940s, including in the movie "Dard" (1947). Her singing career flourished, and she became one of the top playback singers. However, as music styles changed, she found it hard to compete with newer singers. Naushad suggested she try acting, and she debuted in the film "Babul" (1950) alongside Dilip Kumar, where she got her stage name "Tun Tun." Tun Tun became a famous comic actor, appearing in many films over the next decades, including with stars like Amitabh Bachchan. She acted in about 198 films in various languages, becoming a well-loved figure in Bollywood comedy. Her last film appearance was in "Kasam Dhande Ki" (1990). Tun Tun's name became a cultural reference in India, often associated with comic characters.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Desi wedding whodunit

Every mystery has someone to who steps in to solve it.

To unveil what truly has occurred.

For many... Many reasons no one really wants the police around until they know for certain who's actually committed the murder.

Although there's a lot of suspicion.

The victim is the groom, Amir Akhtar.

So it stands to reason that the detective is the bride.

Saira Ali.

Who is just having...quite the day.

You know, finds a man she actually wants to marry and now he's dead at her feet.

Wonderful.

And to make it worse, she's the prime suspect.

But Saira is not going to go down easily, she's innocent and she's going to prove it.

By finding out her husband's real killer.

It's a huge task especially given the sheer amount of people but her family is behind her.

And to her suprise as is Aliyah Akhtar, the grooms sister.

"You... Believe me?"

"My brother is... Was fond of you. And I trust him, I will find out who did this and make them suffer.

But make no mistake, if I find out it was you...they'll be two bodies to bury."

[wakandabiitch2]

I watched Ms.Marvel today for the very first time.All six episodes within a span of 6 hrs and...

She is my girl.Go argue with a stone (Marvel ISTG DONT EVEN THINK ABT IT-)

Idk if it's just me who hasn't seen many posts and tweets yet but why do I see nobody talking abt the show and HER?? Iman Vellani did a very good job ONG LIKE I WANNA PROTECC™ AND HUG HER ANY MOMENT I CAN

I know that representation has always mattered but I understood it on a very deep level today.The joy I felt everytime I heard the people in the show speaking in Hindi and Urdu...maaaann I literally teared up everytime!! "haan chalo beta"🥹🥹🥹 The way Iman portrays Kamala is sooo good and how proud Kamala's Ammi and Abbu were in the last episode GAWD I COULDNT STOP CRYING I'm not kidding ok??Proud best friends,proud brother I WANT AAMIR TO BE MY BROTHER TOO BYE- proud parents,proud community IT WAS SO NICE TO WATCH 😭 Iman is a bundle of cuteness and I will never get over her SHE HAS MY HEART and OMGGG THE WEDDING DANCE GEEZ I LITERALLY PLACED MY PHONE ON A TABLE AND DANCED ALONG TO THE MUSIC and the ILLUMIN-AUNTIES LMAOOOO 😭 and hearing Desi music which were included here and there in every episode MAN THE EMOTIONS AAAANNND TO TOP ALL OF THIS (for me)....

I HAD TO PLACE MY DEVICE DOWN FOR A MINUTE TO PROCESS THIS and the other south indian languages too and OMGGGG THE SONG FROM LINGAA in the first episode I CAN TALK ABT THIS AND THIS ALONE FOR DAYS like I know it's just the title and just the beginning of the song BUT IT'S A WIN FOR ME and hey!!Mr.Farhan Akhtar looked dashing might I add....but Waleed,you will be missed.Thank you ❤️‍🩹

Kamala Khan rlly said "Your new comfort character coming right through" AAAAGGRHRHHHH I will give my life for her when it comes to it- and her powers are so beautiful to look at I MEAN THE VIBRANT COLOURS??!! 😩🤌✨️

And Sadie.KAREN.Deever.I WAS SO MAD WHENEVER SHE SHOWED UP Barging into a mosque JUST LIKE THAT??She was humbled very well at the end tho felt very satisfying😌

Yeah,no,nope.I'm not gonna leave this site without talking abt my boy and my tech wizard BRUNO ("Brian"😭💀) CARELLI you absolute cutie pie TEAM BRUNMAL FOREVER ��🥰😘❤️✨️

omg what did I come up with -

Look at his face...must protecc™ 🥺🤏

Almost shifted to team K&K (iykyk) and then Najma and the "Clandestines" showed up,everything went downhill and there we go - "Jalebi baby" playing in the bg when he came out of the pool and Nakia and Kamala going "Masha allah" I GIGGLED- ngl when he and Kamala held hands and their powers glowed together AAGHHHH😩🦋🦋 I was like KISS KISS KISS but Bruno showed up lmfaooo sorry I laughed -

NOT TO FORGET Hasan and Aisha OMFGG sunshine boy and grumpy girl at first sight SO TRUE 😭❤️ Hasan saying that he couldn't blame baby Sana for looking at Aisha like she was magic GOOSEBUMPS AND 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Nani,Ammi and my girl bonding 🥹🥹🥹

Ammi said "She's not short.The dress is too long" my heart was so happy and then AUNTIE RUBY came in and she said that she was short and ammi agreed to it too and I was like "Typical" 🙄😮‍💨 It's always the aunties lol

The scenes which showed the after-effects of the 'Partition'...I can't 💔💔💔

ANYWAAAAYYY -

I could go on and on abt this show but I ranted too much already so - 😃✌️🚶🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️

(Pics - from Pinterest)

[nimblermortal]

I love Indian movies

Protagonist 1: Akhtar, shepherd of the Gond people, in proper Muay Thai fashion (though this is not a Muay Thai movie) he has left his peaceful village folk in order to retrieve the cultural relic girl artist who was stolen from them by the governor. His clever plan for infiltrating the governor’s house is to seduce his white woman crush... but he doesn’t speak English.

Protagonist? 2: Raju, the Perfect Policeman. When the governor was warned that the Gond shepherd would come, he bribed Raju to find him with the promise of his one dream as reward: to be made a special officer despite Racism (TM). The catch? They have literally no information on the Gond shepherd, except that he might exist probably.

The two meet when they conspire to rescue, in the least efficient way possible, a boy from drowning/blowing up by train crash. They are InstaBros and we get a Bro Montage where they weight lift each other. They also run around town trying to help each other with their missions - Akhtar is certain he can find Raju’s suspect if he can just see the police drawing, and Raju helps Akhtar get his game in true Perfect Policeman fashion by translating for him throwing nails in the road so her tires will be punctured.

Update: Love how you can tell how important a character is by the strength of his moustache game. (Those weak British officers don’t deserve our lady love, their moustaches are patchy.) (Also, in the original audio, by the depth of the character’s voice - the original audio is a lot deeper for our protags, and the British accents are a lot more British than in the English dub.)

Update 2: This coordinated dance scene definitely brought to you by Raju trying to save his friend’s date from the British, and is not gay in any way, much like the Muscle Bros montage.

Akhtar: When you stand there and give dance challenge, [Raju,] lot of energy come from inside.

Not gay. Could men with moustaches this thick possibly be gay.

Update 3: I would be more engaged by the punching-walls scene if I didn’t know someone whose brother went through a wall-punching phase as a teenager, and the family just got a stack of drywall patches and followed him around fixing the wall.

(I should perhaps be more impressed anyway, since the Indian philosophy about dishes implies their walls might be more impressive than American ones.)

(I am wondering if Raju is in fact the right name, as many people chant Ram, and I have a hypothesis that -ju is a diminutive suffix. That said, I’ve met someone named Viju and googling turned up a man named Ram Raju, so Japanese Shrug Emoticon.)

Update 4: Akhtar: I swear on my mother, I have done nothing wrong

Akhtar, thirty seconds ago: Drove a truck through the gate to the governor’s compound and released dozens of enraged wild animals into the white people party

[adamwatchesmovies]

Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

Enola Holmes 2 is a worthy successor to the surprisingly delightful 2020 film. It remains to be seen if this series will truly branch off on its own or if all further instalments will bring back Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes but if the results are as consistent as they've been, no one will mind. Once again, we have a compelling mystery made more enticing thanks to its charismatic and charming titular character.

Following the events of the first film, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) struggles to find clients for her detective agency. She finally receives a case to crack when a matchgirl named Bess Chapman (Serrana Su-Ling Bliss) asks for help finding her missing sister Sarah.

Unlike Enola Holmes, this sequel is not based on a novel by Nancy Springer. I suspect it’s so writer Jack Thorne and director Harry Bradbeer (both returning) can pursue another goal besides delivering mysteries that will keep you wondering: giving Enola's films a distinct identity. While her older, more famous and more successful brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill) returns and brings along several characters from the established Sir Arthur Conan Doyle canon, several are tweaked to fit this series' modern, feminist themes. It shouldn’t be a surprise. These naturally lend themselves to making this second case more than just “Sherlock Holmes Junior”. Enola was raised by her free-spirited mother (played again by Helena Bonham Carter) to be her older brothers’ equal but unlike Sherlock, society has different expectations of her. She can’t just walk into a ball and ask a male suspect questions; she has to go inside with an appropriate dress and speaking with an unmarried man, at her age… has certain connotations. It feels natural and brings something new to this sort of story by making complicated situations even more complicated.

Like any good mystery, Enola Holmes 2 repeatedly gives you the feeling that you too could’ve figured it if you had been paying attention to what’s on screen just a little more, or you happened to be more knowledgeable about things like flowers, costumes or dances - coincidentally, topics most would consider feminine. The only time the movie might “cheat” is right at the end, when a certain person gets their commeuppance rather easily. I can’t be sure since this is my first viewing, but my instinct tells me that - just like last time - knowing all the answers won’t diminish your enjoyment of the film too much because the actors are so good in their roles. Millie Bobby Brown is just as charming as ever. As is Cavill. Though their roles aren’t as big as last time, Louis Partridge as Tewkesbury, Adeel Akhtar as Lestrade and Helena Bonham Carter are all a joy to watch once more too. As for the villains/foils encountered along the way, they’re appropriately despicable.

At certain points, Enola Holmes 2 feels like it’s getting a bit out of scale, like it’s needlessly upping the stakes just to be “bigger” than the first. The missing girl and the side case Sherlock is investigating are enough, particularly when combined with the personal journey Enola is going through as she comes into her own while also dealing with her feelings towards Tewkesbury. It's what prevents this follow-up from being better than the first.

If you’ve been eagerly anticipating Enola Holmes 2, you’ll be happy to hear that the character’s first success was no fluke. This has all of the makings of a full-on franchise. I’m looking forward to Enola Holmes 3. (November 10, 2022)

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WIP Wednesday: 16/10/24

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Hey, remember when I said this would be tooth rotting fluff? Somehow, this has angst now. A lot of it. No, I don't know how this happened either

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The way he would make himself small and meek before his English patrons. How his eyes would drop and his head would lower while passing a white man in the streets. 

The scrapes and bruises that would sometimes mar his soft, kind features. 

Akhtar would laugh and dismiss his concerns, no matter how much Ram pressed him. 

And he would never take names.

Ram had to coax it out of Mehreen. 

"They are not men but animals," she said, her voice breaking and her eyes glistening with unshed tears as she clutched his arm. "Please, Raju bhaiyya. He loves and respects you, please talk him out of entertaining these men. I always beg him to turn them away, to refuse them service but he never listens to me. We are not desperate people, Allah has blessed us enough. We don't even need their money."

Mehreen was young and blinded by her concern for her brother, and hence she did not see what Ram did. It was not about the money.

Ram remembered it still. The day his station booked a young man- no, a boy really, barely out of his teens- for sedition. They searched his house and seized a revolver, a dozen bullets and a Hindi copy of the Anandamath. They "interrogated" him for five days straight. 

Ram was given charge on the last day. He broke him within an hour, making him confess to a crime he did not commit, a book he never opened, and a gun he had no knowledge of possessing.

It was not that Akhtar wouldn't stand up for himself and refuse his English customers. It was that he couldn't. 

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"Stop! Stop!" Ram begged, clutching the hands that held him, his fingers turning slick from the blood that coated the wrists, tears flowing freely out of his eyes. Tears as red as the blood that gushed out of the prisoner's mutilated flesh.

"Your love is the kaalkut. It's poison."

"Stop, God-"

"It poisoned the ocean."

"No-"

"It brought death to everyone you touched."

"Please, I beg you-"

"Was it the same love that compelled you to kill your father? They only found pieces of his body."

"AKHTAR, STOP, PLEASE!"

"Not Akhtar," he hissed. "Bheem, Son of the Gonds. Pampered child of the forest. Brother of Malli. Protector of my tribe."

The three claws plunged deep into his gut. Thick, dark crimson drooled freely out of Ram's mouth as the claws twisted and twisted and twisted.

"And Officer Alluri Rama Raju's enemy till death."

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"Raju!"

A different voice. Not the gentle, sweet voice of… of his friend... or the deep rumble of… Bh... the Gond Protector. Or had they been one and the same? Had Ram always been deaf to the truth and blind to the mirror before him? Where did the lies end and the truth begin? When did they merge so inextricably?

"Yes," the apparition whispered, voice soft, soft, soft, all of a sudden, a clawed hand reaching out and holding the noose gently, reverentially even. "Ask yourself that, Officer."

The hand fisted around the noose, pulling it down and tightening the knot around his neck.

"Ask yourself if their clothes have become your skin now."

Breathe. He couldn't breathe. Why couldn't he breathe?

"Ask yourself if their language has become your voice now."

Another pull and he was yanked forward, falling into a strong, solid, unyielding chest. "Ask yourself this- whose cause are you fighting for? Your Baba's? Or theirs?"

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He fell with a grunt, on all fours. His vision shook and his feet, slick with his blood, slipped on the wooden platform, also slick with his own blood. For one horrible, chilling moment, his knees almost touched the platform floor. But then, he gnashed his teeth and forced his limbs to hold, hold, hold tight against the dizzying agony coursing his veins. Delhi was never silent, but right now, his ragged breaths were the only sounds he could hear.  

Finally, he rose.

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A movement at the corner of his eyes. One of the men guarding the rear of the platform rushed forward, rifle raised over his head, hateful eyes trained on Bheem's legs.

No! NO!

Ram's boot was behind Bheem's half prostrated knee before he even knew it.

The officer stopped short and looked at Ram in surprise. And not just that petty officer. All eyes were on him now, including the Governor's. He had to make this look good, he had to brutalize his Bheema, he had to end this soon, he had to-

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Naheed Akhtar - Top 20 Best Pakistani Music

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Biography and Early Life Birth and descent Naheed Akhtar was born on September 26, 1956, in the small town of Multan, Pakistan. She came from a humble background, one of eight children, including four brothers and three sisters. Music was part of her home and her sister Hamida Akhtar also showed a keen interest in music, which may have influenced Naheed’s musical sensibilities. Early interest in music From an early age, Naheed showed an affinity for music. Her talent was recognized early and she began singing at local events and events. But it was her unique voice that set him apart and caught the attention of fans and professionals alike. Naheed Akhtar’s Early Career First step: Raag Malhar on Radio Pakistan Naheed's professional journey began in 1970 when she performed "Raag Malhar" as a duet with Khalid Asghar on Radio Pakistan Multan. This performance launched her into the world of professional music, opening the door to more significant opportunities in the music industry. She succeeds in the film industry Naheed’s big break came in the mid-1970s when she was invited to sing for the film company. Veteran music director M.K. Ashraf recognized her talent and brought it to light. Her first film song was for the 1974 film "Shama" and soon she became a sought-after singer in Lollywood. The Moving Stars Early successes in Lollywood In the years that followed, Naheed Akhtar became a major force in the Pakistani film industry. Her voice has been synonymous with emotion and storytelling in countless films. She captured the hearts of the audience with every song, making him one of the most celebrated vocalists of her time. M.Sc. Working with Ashraf One of the defining features of Naheed Akhtar’s career is music director M.K. She was one with Ashraf. Together, they created some of the most memorable songs in Pakistani cinema. M.Sc. 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Songs like "Aisaay Mausam Mein Chup Kyun Ho" from Shama (1974) and "Lal Lal Honto Peh, Piya Tera Naam Hai" from Dil Nasheen (1975) are just a few examples of her contributions that have become classics which is timeless. Contributions to Punjabi Cinema Naheed Akhtar’s influence was not limited to Urdu cinema. She also contributed a lot to Punjabi films. Her ability to sing in several languages ​​made him a versatile asset in the film industry and a hit with audiences in the language departments. Naheed Akhtar's popular songs "Kisi Mehrban Nay Aa Kay Meri Zindagi Saja Di" The song was featured in the film Shama (1974) and became one of Naheed Akhtar’s signature songs. Phantom's vocals combined with her sensual vocals made this song an instant hit. "Lal Lal Honto Peh, Piya Tera Naam Hay" Another stunning song from the movie Dil Nasheen (1975), this story shows how Naheed was able to infuse love and passion into her songs and captivate the audience with her performance. Acceptance and Awards Nigger Awards Naheed Akhtar’s talent has not gone unnoticed. She received several Nigar Awards, which were the most prestigious in the Pakistani film industry. These awards cemented her status as one of the leading vocalists of her time. Pride in working In 2007, Naheed Akhtar was honored with the Pride of Performance, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian awards. The recognition was a testament to her tremendous contribution to the country’s music and film industry. The fall of Lollywood and the departure of Naheed Making the transition into the music industry As the Pakistani film industry, commonly known as Lollywood, began to decline in the late 1980s, so did the demand for musicians. The changing landscape of the music industry made Naheed Akhtar rethink her career path. Naheed Akhtar’s decision to go In 1986, Naheed Akhtar made the difficult decision to step away from her music career. 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These songs not only showcased her versatility but also helped to create a sense of national identity and pride for the community. Its impact on national identity Naheed Akhtar played a role in shaping Pakistan’s cultural identity through her national anthems. Her voice became synonymous with patriotism and unity, giving him a lasting influence on the minds of the whole nation. Compared to contemporaries Competition with Runa Laila? Though there were rumors that there was a rivalry between Naheed Akhtar and another popular singer Runa Laila, it was clear that both artists carved their unique niches in the music industry Naheed's style was different, and she never wanted to imitate or compete with others, but focused on developing her voice. A unique position in the music industry Naheed Akhtar’s unique voice and versatility gave him a niche in the music industry that few can rival. She was more than a singer. 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Naheed Akhtar's famous songs include "Aisay Mausam Mein Chup Kyun Ho" from Shama (1974) and "Lal Lal Honto Peh, Piya Tera Naam Hai" from Dil Nasheen (1975). Read the full article

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ENOLA HOLMES 2

Enola Holmes, a 2022 mystery film, stars Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character, the teenage sister of the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes. Directed by Harry Bradbeer and scripted by Jack Thorne, the movie draws inspiration from Nancy Springer's book series, "The Enola Holmes Mysteries." The storyline intertwines with the 1888 matchstick girls' strike, shedding light on real-life events.

Apart from Brown, the film features Henry Cavill, Louis Partridge, Susie Wokoma, Adeel Akhtar, Helena Bonham Carter reprising their supporting roles, with additions like David Thewlis and Sharon Duncan Brewster joining the cast. Filming spanned from Autumn 2021 to January 2022, culminating in the release of "Enola Holmes 2" on November 4, 2022, exclusively on Netflix. Critically acclaimed, the film soared to the top of Netflix's viewership charts in 93 countries.

Enola, aspiring to establish her own detective agency, grapples with the challenge of building a client base akin to her famous brother Sherlock. The narrative kicks off when Bessie, a factory worker, seeks Enola's aid in locating her missing sister, Sarah Chapman. This quest leads Enola to the match factory, where a lethal Typhus outbreak unfolds, bringing her face-to-face with Mae, who once worked alongside the missing sisters.

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Drama: Made In Heaven IMDb Rating: 8.2 Release Year: 2019 Star Cast: Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Kalki Koechlin Director: Zoya Akhtar Genre: Drama Fun Fact: The show delves into the extravagant world of Indian weddings and the stories behind them. The Family Man IMDb Rating: 8.6 Release Year: 2019 Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani Director: Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. Genre: Drama Fun Fact: Follows a seemingly ordinary man who secretly works for the National Intelligence Agency. Mirzapur IMDb Rating: 8.4 Release Year: 2018 Star Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma Director: Karan Anshuman Genre: Drama Fun Fact: A gritty portrayal of the mafia and power struggles in the town of Mirzapur. Leila IMDb Rating: 4.8 Release Year: 2019 Star Cast: Huma Qureshi, Siddharth, Seema Biswas Director: Deepa Mehta, Shanker Raman, and Pawan Kumar Genre: Drama Fun Fact: A dystopian drama set in a totalitarian regime, exploring themes of religious intolerance and social injustice. Taj Mahal 1989 IMDb Rating: 6.7 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Neeraj Kabi, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Danish Husain Director: Pushpendra Nath Misra Genre: Drama Fun Fact: An anthology series exploring love, relationships, and the search for meaning in the '80s. Crime/Thriller: Breathe IMDb Rating: 8.1 Release Year: 2018 Star Cast: R. Madhavan, Amit Sadh, Sapna Pabbi Director: Mayank Sharma Genre: Crime, Thriller Fun Fact: A gripping thriller that explores the lengths a father will go to save his son. Paatal Lok IMDb Rating: 7.9 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Kabi, Gul Panag Director: Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy Genre: Crime, Thriller Fun Fact: The show delves into the dark underbelly of crime in Delhi and has received critical acclaim. Ghoul IMDb Rating: N/A Release Year: 2018 Star Cast: Radhika Apte, Manav Kaul, S. M. Zaheer Director: Patrick Graham Genre: Horror, Thriller Fun Fact: A supernatural horror miniseries set in a dystopian future. A Suitable Boy IMDb Rating: 5.6 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Tanya Maniktala, Tabu, Ishaan Khatter Director: Mira Nair Genre: Drama, Romance Fun Fact: Adapted from Vikram Seth's epic novel, the series explores post-independence India and a young woman's search for love and identity. Jamtara IMDb Rating: 7.3 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Amit Sial, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aksha Pardasany Director: Soumendra Padhi Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Fun Fact: This crime drama series sheds light on the phishing scams originating in a small town. Dahaad IMDb Rating: 7.0 Release Year: 2022 Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Sushant Singh, Rekha Sharma Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Fun Fact: This crime thriller series explores the complex world of police investigations and politics. Comedy: Pushpavalli IMDb Rating: N/A Release Year: 2017 Star Cast: Sumukhi Suresh, Manish Anand, Naveen Richard Director: Debbie Rao Genre: Comedy, Drama Fun Fact: The series follows Pushpavalli, a quirky character pursuing her crush in this dark comedy. One Mic Stand IMDb Rating: 7.7 Release Year: 2019 Star Cast: Sapan Verma, Ashish Shakya, Zakir Khan Director: Himanshu Chouhan Genre: Comedy Fun Fact: A unique show where celebrities try their hand at stand-up comedy with the help of professional comedians. Little Things IMDb Rating: 8.2 Release Year: 2016 Star Cast: Dhruv Sehgal, Mithila Palkar Director: Ruchir Arun and Pranav Bhasin Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Fun Fact: A heartwarming series that explores the everyday moments of a modern-day couple. Selection Day IMDb Rating: 7.3 Release Year: 2018 Star Cast: Mohammad Samad, Yash Dholye, Mahesh Manjrekar Director: Udayan Prasad and Karan Boolani Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport Fun Fact: The story revolves around two brothers and their struggle in the competitive world of cricket. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter IMDb Rating: 7.2 Release Year: 2021 Star Cast: Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri, Amit Sial Director: Bhav Dhulia Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller Fun Fact: This crime drama series delves into the dark, crime-ridden underbelly of Bihar. Scoop IMDb Rating: 7.0 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Shriya Pilgaonkar, Viraf Patel, Harman Singha Director: Satwik Mohanty Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery Fun Fact: "Scoop" is a quirky investigative drama that combines elements of humor and mystery. Horror/Supernatural: Ghoul IMDb Rating: N/A Release Year: 2018 Star Cast: Radhika Apte, Manav Kaul, S. M. Zaheer Director: Patrick Graham Genre: Horror, Thriller Fun Fact: A supernatural horror miniseries set in a dystopian future. Political: Tandav IMDb Rating: 3.7 Release Year: 2021 Star Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover Director: Ali Abbas Zafar Genre: Drama, Political Fun Fact: Despite its controversies, "Tandav" offers a glimpse into the world of Indian politics. Anthology: Lust Stories IMDb Rating: 6.6 Release Year: 2018 Star Cast: Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, Manisha Koirala Director: Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Karan Johar Genre: Drama, Romance Fun Fact: An anthology of four short films exploring themes of love and desire. Mystery: Guilty Minds IMDb Rating: 7.3 Release Year: 2021 Star Cast: Hiten Tejwani, Shakti Anand, Ashmita Jaggi Director: Carl Austin Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Fun Fact: A psychological crime thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. Action: Mumbai Diaries IMDb Rating: N/A Release Year: 2021 Star Cast: Mohit Raina, Konkona Sen Sharma, Tina Desai Director: Nikkhil Advani Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller Fun Fact: This medical drama series explores the lives of healthcare professionals during a city-wide disaster. Rural: Panchayat IMDb Rating: 8.7 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Raghuvir Yadav, Neena Gupta Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra Genre: Comedy, Drama Fun Fact: A heartwarming series set in a rural Indian village, portraying the challenges and humor of rural life. Romantic: Feels Like Ishq IMDb Rating: N/A Release Year: 2021 Star Cast: Radhika Madan, Amol Parashar, Rohit Saraf Director: Ruchir Arun, Tahira Kashyap, Anand Tiwari, Jaydeep Sarkar, Sachin Kundalkar Genre: Romance, Anthology Fun Fact: An anthology series exploring modern love in various forms. Romantic/Drama: Modern Love: Mumbai IMDb Rating: N/A Release Year: 2022 Star Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Abhishek Banerjee, Plabita Borthakur Director: Sharat Katariya, Tahira Kashyap, Sachin Kundalkar, Apoorva Dey, and Anand Tiwari Genre: Romance, Drama Fun Fact: A spin-off of the "Modern Love" series, this Indian version explores the complexities of love in Mumbai. Biographical/Crime: Khakee: The Bihar Chapter IMDb Rating: 7.2 Release Year: 2021 Star Cast: Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri, Amit Sial Director: Bhav Dhulia Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Fun Fact: This crime drama series delves into the dark, crime-ridden underbelly of Bihar. Investigative Comedy: Scoop IMDb Rating: 7.0 Release Year: 2020 Star Cast: Shriya Pilgaonkar, Viraf Patel, Harman Singha Director: Satwik Mohanty Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery Fun Fact: "Scoop" is a quirky investigative drama that combines elements of humor and mystery. Investigative/Crime: Dahaad IMDb Rating: 7.0 Release Year: 2022 Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Sushant Singh, Rekha Sharma Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Fun Fact: This crime thriller series explores the complex world of police investigations and politics. Also checkout: Read the full article