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If I tell you this is a horror dance number it still won't prepare you. That last move was so terrifying even the judge was like "Let go! Let go!" If you told me they're actually possessed I'd believe you.

The music is a remix of the song Mere Dholna from the Bollywood movie Bhool Bhulaiyya, a remake of the classic Malayalam horror-comedy Manichitrathazhu. It's about a young bride that seemingly becomes possessed of Manjulika, a dancer of the ancient royal court whose tragic death has turned her into a vengeful spirit, one who evokes the wrath of the goddess Durga Kali. In the iconic scene that is repeated across remakes, the groom and his family discover his bride dancing in the dead of night in a manic, disassociative fugue, wearing a moth-eaten dancer's costume and a face smeared in kohl, ash and vermilion. She's hallucinating that she's Manjulika dancing carefree for the court with her lover. The upbeat music is deliberately incongruous with the pathos and creepiness of the scene in reality, especially as it crescendos in the bride's head to the moment when the king decapitates Manjulika's beloved in a fit of jealous rage.

This specific number is by the all-male troupe B Unique, performed for the Indian reality talent contest Hunabaarz. It's a modern fusion based on Bharatnatyam that turns up the creep factor by 200% and is basically a showcase of contortionism and synchronicity. One of the most perfectly choreographed and executed dances I have ever seen. Truly incredible!

The group is still taking their work across the world's talent shows. And yes, that guy is hypermobile enough to do that with his neck. XD

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Mumbai Police

Ok, this is going to be a quick and short one. My original intention was to do an appreciation post for Ardhanaari (2012). However, due to the release of Deva (which many have guessed to be a remake of 2013 Malayalam movie Mumbai Police, based on certain replica shots found in the trailer) I thought I should post about it instead. Update: I just learned that the main character in Deva is not presented as queer. I’ll make the post about Ardhanaari next month and Moothon the month after, inshallah.

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Mumbai Police is available for streaming on Hotstar.

This one is a thriller with non-linear storytelling and multiple layers of twists and turns. So basic premise is of an amnesiac cop trying to find himself while trying to figure out who killed his buddy and why.

(CW: heterosexism; PSA: Hema Committee Report)

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Spoilers Ahead

Our main character Anthony Moses (played by Prithviraj) is a rascal or flawed hero – one who is super macho, easily resorts to violence but is endearing in his own way and is truly loyal to those close to him. This is a tried and tested, typical hero that is pretty much the staple of Indian movies that delve into some social or political issue. This archetypical portrayal may appear lazy, but it helps to easily build and establish the main character, so that the movies can move on to discuss what interests it - be it caste, feudalism and the rights of forest dwellers like in Kanthara, or a myriad of issues in many social movies from Tamil Nadu and many classics from Bollywood.

The seemingly mentor like superior and Anthony’s brother-in-law, Farhan (played by Rahman), is the second most important character. It is his machinations that drive the plot as we see it.

In three-wise-monkeys style, the third in the chaotic trio dubbed “Mumbai Police” (they all served Q1 in Mumbai before getting posted to Kochi [in Kerala, not be confused with Kochi in Japan]) is the loosu paiyan, silly and childish, the one who carries his heart on his sleeves, Aryan. Jayasurya (who played Aryan) and Prithviraj have several movies together with really interesting dynamics and underrated chemistry, probably spicier than Prithviraj’s combination with Prabhu Deva in Urumi or with Prabhas in Salaar.

Rascal hero carries some burden and its through his vulnerability and pain that the movie focuses on the issues it tackles. For Anthony, it his forgotten past and uncertain future. As his past is slowly revealed to us, we learn of his good-for-nothing father, a life he had to build with very little support, of his rowdy ways, his sexual orientation and associated vulnerabilities, helplessness, loss of innocence and guilt that would haunt him forever.

“Mumbai Police” bond over a hasty, hot-headed decision that drives Aryan into bit of a soup. Farhan employs Anthony’s rowdy ways to rescue Aryan. Aryan and Anthony grow really close (their theme and its variations marking various phases in their relationship is just amazing). Aryan end up winning a Gallantry award for taking down Maoists (a hot topic in 2013 with the Kerala Thunderbolts coming into existence and making their presence known) - an act Anthony committed but easily relinquished credit in hopes of coming in handy to appease Aryan’s ever-demanding dad.

Anthony is punished for his rowdy ways as he gets transferred out of Kochi. Friendship-starved Aryan is upset. To mourn Anthony’s impending departure, he visits Anthony in his flat. He is furious upon learning that Anthony has parts of his life – his boyfriend and his androphilia in general – hidden away (while Aryan had been an open-book). He lashes out and threatens Anthony in a manner that is very potent and debilitating in the age of section 377. In a tragedy of Romeo and Juliet or Layla and Majnun proportions or Kanchanamala and Moideen proportions, Anthony kills Aryan and misleads the investigation, only to later learn from Aryan’s to-be-betrothed that Aryan’s rage was short-lived, he meant not harm and instead yearned to be closer to Anthony and was planning to forgo the Gallantry award in hopes of retaining Anthony in Kochi.

Among other issues such as police hooliganism and misuse of power, compulsory heterosexuality is challenged through very subtle yet hard-hitting moments with Aryan detailing his success as a flirt and Farhan joining in the conversation while Anthony is merely listening and does not feel comfortable speaking about his boyfriend. While the boyfriend knows of Anthony’s sister, Annie herself has no idea about her brother’s boyfriend.

The movie also challenges the ultra-macho personas of rascal heroes and calls attention to the societal evils (unsupported childhood and heterosexism in this case) that force them to act out in ways that may run contrary to their core beliefs and better judgement. Rascal Anthony and amnesiac Anothny feel like two different people. On a lighter note, amnesiac Anothny openly checks out Farhan before he learns that he is married to his sister. He feels less burdened by expectations until he makes sense of his pre-amnesia self. Afterwards, he is overridden by guilt and helplessness.

Since the screen-play writers decided on the motive of the crime after establishing the crime and those involved, they could easily introduce the androphilic hero to a largely heterosexist audience with relative ease and thus create an opportunity for the exploration of queer personhood in the context of a hostile state, judgmental and social-cost-extracting public and the common place existence of lives that are invisible in plain sight.

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Mentioning movies that goes deeper into other marginalized folk discussed in the movie:

Kammatti Paadam (2016) for an honest exploration of lives of folk like Roy, the gangster.

Pada (2022) and Raavanan (2010) for a deeper look at issue of adivasi people’s rights and struggles.

Piravi (1989) and Jai Bhim (2021) - Police brutality

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The Arwen story is funny but your dad calling you ‘o zara my zara’ like the Whitman poem made me tear up a little, and I don’t know why! Just so sweet.

Ahhhh it is v cute 🥹❤️

although I’d like to say he does it because of the Walt Whitman poem but unfortunately he does it because of the low-quality Malayalam remake of Dead Poet’s Society, which quoted said poem a couple of times, a remake which incidentally also featured a ‘sister wives’ side-plot for literally no reason whatsoever.

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odia remakes of malayalam serials must rise at channel of star kiran

Uhh... I guess.... I wouldn't know... Because first, I am not odia I'm bangali, and second I don't watch a lot of serials...

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Thoughts on the Malayalam movie "Bangalore Days"?

Regretful that Anjali Menon didn't get to include the extra half hour that she had to cut bcz of execs and length

I love the movie in the sense that the characters are realistic, bigotted, some naive, some not naive at all. The marriage problems are realistic with a sense of fantasy in the sense of how mellow the resolution comes about (a compliment)

Disability representation and also not (in a good way) bcz no one for once thinks Sarah is incapable of being by herself. She's literally the most self-sufficient and badass cutegirl in the group. Maybe the one with most caution other than FaFa's character

Soundtrack doesn't slap as much for me except Mangalyam but maybe that's just me

I for realsies don't want a remake of this, because it is hard af to replicate this emotion. You can't have a bigoted traditional Malyali guy and a Gulf-return naive Malyali girl in any other setting, I can't imagine a favorable outcome with the same emotions fit into another pattern like an unsuitable key into a lock you know grants you serotonin

Thanks for the ask!!!

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Celebrating 24 years of "#HeraPheri" (31/03/2000), a landmark in Indian cinema, directed by Priyadarshan. This 2000 comedy thriller stars #AkshayKumar, Paresh Rawal, Sunil Shetty, and Tabu, alongside Gulshan Grover and Om Puri, weaving a narrative filled with humor and unexpected twists. The film, a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking" by Siddique-Lal, stands out for its unique storyline and memorable performances.

The screenplay was adeptly penned by Neeraj Vora, drawing its essence from the original Malayalam hit.

The film's visual storytelling was enhanced by Jeeva's cinematography, while N. Gopalakrishnan's editing ensured a seamless narrative flow.

The songs in "Hera Pheri" were mainly made by Anu Malik, and the special song "Tun Tunak Tun" was created by Lalit Sen and Bally Sagoo. The background music was made by Surinder Sodhi, and Sameer wrote the words for the songs.

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Here's one of another favs. I think they made a Hindi remake of this one too tho I can't recall rn

that melody sounds so familiar I think we have something similar in malayalam I’m not sure but it’s very calming

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Could you recommend some indian movies? I wanted to know more about indian cinema outside of bollywood

Try watching 'The Great Indian Kitchen' on Amazon Prime and see if you can follow through with subtitles. I think there have been remakes of this film, but watch the original Malayalam movie from Kerala.

My mother would tell me stories of her young married life in a highly patriarchal culture and this movie tackles that with nuance and humor - what happens here is true for a majority of women in India even today. As someone else pointed out, this movie also came out against the backdrop of protests supporting banning women from one of the biggest temples in Kerala. Women's rights in India still have a long way to go.

There's also a lot of cooking and food from Kerala in this movie!

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Mrs Review: A Stirring Tale of Marriage, Sacrifice, and Patriarchy

Mrs Review

A young woman who just got married is trying to live up to the unrealistic expectations of her new husband. She doesn't know it, but by doing so, she is giving up her dream of becoming a professional dancer. There are plans for Richa (Sanya Malhotra) and Diwakar (Nishant Dahiya) to get married, but when they meet, sparks fly. After she gets married, Richa does what she's supposed to do and starts cooking fancy meals for her new mother-in-law. In the morning, her father-in-law (Kanwaljit Singh) and his wife eat a freshly made breakfast at the table while the women serve them hot rotis from the kitchen. At the end of the day, there are a lot of dirty dishes in the sink that the women have to wash. Her father-in-law seems to spend most of his time reading or going for walks. On the other hand, Diwakar, who works as a gynecologists', spends a lot of time at his office or playing squash to relax. As the days go by, the kitchen seems to always have something to say. Her father-in-law is very strict about not eating restaurant food at home, which strangely doesn't apply to women who are on their periods. When Richa's mother-in-law has to go on vacation for a few months, she is carefully shown how to do everything in the kitchen and then given the job. The men of the house look at her with disapproval and grunt because the food or something else isn't up to their standards. So Richa takes them on with all her heart. As time goes on, she starts to feel trapped in a place where no one cares about how tired or stressed she is. She finds she has left her passion for dance far behind in her quest to make perfect meals when her friends start calling to check on her. There is no one to help her or listen to her. In addition, her husband's sudden change in behaviour from loving and sweet to rude; a sink that leaks all the time and makes the kitchen a mess; and the general male-centeredness of the family start to bother her. Also Read: From Marco to Swargam: New Malayalam OTT Releases Streaming Now on Disney+ Hotstar & SonyLIV The original remake of Jeo Baby's Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen (2021), directed by Arati Kadav, is called "Mrs." The film got great reviews from all critics. "Mrs." has the same plot as the original, but it changes some cultural references, like adding Karwa Chauth, to make the point more clear. The story quietly shows how relationships change over time, how power works in traditional families, and how deep-seated patriarchy affects everyone, regardless of gender. There are a lot of pictures of perfectly cooked meals being delicately put out on the table. These pictures look very different from the path that your sweat, toil, and often filth makes. The buildup to Richa's final confrontation, in which her marriage to her husband ends totally, is seamless, with each emotion showing how angry she is getting. With a performance that is full of subtleties, Sanya Malhotra makes Richa's story very real. With ease, she shows a young wife with hopes in her heart and stars in her eyes who is slowly being worn down by the daily tasks of running the household, dealing with unrealistic expectations, and letting her goals fall by the wayside. The beseeching look in her eyes says a lot. Kanwaljit Singh is always reliable, and Nishant Dahiya does a great job as Diwakar with all of his different sides. If you haven't seen the first movie, you need to watch "Mrs." Especially for the moving, powerful, and thought-provoking way it tells the story of how everyday patriarchal and social rules ignore women's needs, wants, and desires. Read the full article

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Mrs. movie OTT release date: How to watch Bollywood remake of popular Malayalam film, The Great Indian Kitchen, online

Mrs., a Hindi drama movie starring Sanya Malhotra, Kanwaljit Singh and Nishant Dahiya, is set to start streaming online. The film, directed by Aarti Kadav, is an official Bollywood remake of the 2021 Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen. Sanya Malhotra won the ‘Best Actress’ award at the 2024 New York Indian Film Festival for her performance in the Mrs. movie. The film is co-written and…

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Deva Re Deva!! Shahid Kapoor makes his comeback as a daredevil cop in a much-hyped Bollywood remake. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the action-thriller stars Shahid Kapoor in the titular role alongside Pooja Hegde and Pavail Gulati. Starring Shahid Kapoor In And As “Deva”! https://youtu.be/qa04DUCQyLM?si=1eoVOofKFdn9HVvr An honest police officer, who was to be honored for his bravery, gets shot dead. Now, who is going to avenge his murder? It’s his police officer brother, ACP Dev Ambre (Shahid Kapoor), who sets on a quest to track down the murderer and seek vengeance. Deva (2025) Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/3x77q40hATw?si=K1wotZCqXv2zTfO7 The Good: When it comes to maddening roles, you can rely on Shahid Kapoor. Shahid had enthralled the audiences as the eccentric Kabir Singh back in 2019. In 2025, he returns on the big screens as ACP Dev Ambre a.k.a Deva, another freaky yet heroic character. Shahid completely steals the show. He is a romantic hero-turned-action star who is apt for massy roles. No other actor can beat him in that. How he places himself into the shoes of violent and vengeful heroic characters is indeed thrilling to watch. Moreover, the screenplay of Deva is loaded with twists and turns and you will have to use your brains when watching this action-thriller. This is a revenge story, not the usual police-criminal encounter, but it is about a police officer’s vengeance for his brother’s death. The screenplay is fast-paced even though it is 2 hours and 40 minutes, and contains some intense and chilling Bollywood-style action sequences including hand-to-hand combats, car and bike chases, and gun violence. Aaya Re Aaya “Deva” Aaya! https://youtu.be/-pvt6tQsOqQ?si=ZOJj6UlVBbcptHCv In fact, Deva is more likely an edgy suspense thriller, touted as an action thriller. The climax is utterly beyond imagination. It contrasts with what happens in the movie. You will even find unimaginable incidents occurring within the story, where Deva loses his memory and comes back to the police station the very next day to solve the murder case. Such unexpected twists captivate the audiences even more. Moreover, I would say that the Indian police have a thing to learn from Deva. If we have a few cops in real life as daring and determined as Deva, then many pending cases would be solved within no time! A gangster in a cop’s uniform, that’s what describes Deva the best! Don’t go by his identity as a police officer. He is the kind of officer who has the aura of a ruffian. Deva has some daring and intimidating dialogues in its suspenseful and thrilling screenplay. The cinematography has a realistic appeal as most of the film was shot in actual locations throughout the Mumbai city in India. Very few scenes involved sets. https://youtu.be/rahUmt02glQ?si=O3GAziUbkGtweFDL The Bad: Now the spoiler! You may be wondering what an amazing movie Deva is. But wait! This movie will be exciting only for those who haven’t watched the 2013 Malayalam-language neo-noir thriller “Mumbai Police” by Rosshan Andrrews. For those who have watched Mumbai Police, the entire story gets predictable. They will get to know the complete story of Deva just by watching its first few minutes. Unfortunately, Bollywood rarely has something new in its basket. It mostly copies South Indian films. Deva is one such exact remake where the entire suspenseful story of Mumbai Police has been converted and given the shape of an action hero-centric narrative. Deva has been directed by Andrrews as well. The Verdict: A thing that disappoints me is that Bollywood initially markets its movies with enormous hype. Audiences get deceived after watching the trailers that something unique and exciting is coming for them. But sadly, when that film is released, it turns out to be a copy of either some South Indian movie or a Hollywood movie. In fact, this way, Hindi cinema is cheating its audiences by selling remakes in the name of unique content. But you may argue that the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh(2019) was a mega-hit when it was actually a remake of the South’s Arjun Reddy. Then how come I am saying that all remakes spoil the thrill? The truth is, both Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy were directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, a director known for bringing a unique essence of animosity in his heroic characters which makes them highly intriguing, no matter how many times you watch them. Even though Andrrews has made his narrative hero-centric, he fails in his presentation that would have made Deva strikingly unique as a Hindi movie when compared to its South Indian counterpart. In short, whether a remake will appeal to its viewers or not actually lies in the concept as well as the presentation of that movie. For those who haven’t watched Mumbai Police, Deva is only for them. They would find it thrilling. But for those who have already watched that Malayalam movie, I must tell you that you would find it very difficult to sit throughout this Hindi remake inside the theater hall because you would already know what’s coming up next. https://youtu.be/2RzZmLujWEQ?si=88uPEOiCXFle2nHw Read the full article

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[ad_1] Deva Box Office Collection Day 4: Shahid Kapoor's cop film Deva released on January 31 even as Akshay Kumar's Sky Force was doing well at the box office. The movie, said to be a remake of the Malayalam thriller Mumbai Police starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been receiving mixed Read More [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Deva Box Office Collection Day 4: Shahid Kapoor's cop film Deva released on January 31 even as Akshay Kumar's Sky Force was doing well at the box office. The movie, said to be a remake of the Malayalam thriller Mumbai Police starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been receiving mixed Read More [ad_2] Source link

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Shahid Kapoor shines in the action-packed thriller Deva! Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the film follows a fearless cop battling memory loss and the Mumbai underworld. With gripping twists, high-octane action, and intense performances, Deva keeps you hooked till the end. Watch Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati, and Kubbra Sait in this must-watch thriller! #Deva #ShahidKapoor #Bollywood

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Janhvi Kapoor Age, Height, Family, Career, Boyfriend, Net Worth

Janhvi Kapoor is an Indian actress who is predominantly seen in Hindi films. She is veteran actress Sridevi’s daughter, although she never uses this as her trump card to get work since her own set of acting skills is being thoroughly showcased.

Born on 6th March 1997, Janhvi Kapoor age 27 years as of January 2025. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. with a height of 5 feet 4 inches, She has maintained an ideal weight of approx. 50 kg. She has dark brown eyes and light brown hair with a figure of 32-26-32, which makes for a striking appearance.

Janhvi is the daughter of film producer Boney Kapoor and legendary actress late Sridevi. As part of the Kapoor clan, she is the niece of film actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, and she also has a younger sister named Khushi Kapoor who has acted in a film previously, named ‘The Archies.’. Janhvi is a half-sister to Arjun Kapoor and Anshula from her father’s first marriage.

Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with the movie ‘Dhadak,’ starring opposite Ishaan Khattar, which was produced under Karan Johar’s studio, Dharma Productions. After this, she had several other releases, including the moderately successful ‘Roohi’, ‘Good Luck Jerry’, ‘Mili‘, and more. ‘Milli’ was the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film ‘Helen,’ which was about a young woman being trapped in a freezer. Eventually ‘Milli’ emerged as a box-office bomb despite critics praising her performance. 

Janhvi has been dating Shikhar Pahariya, which she did confirm. Pahariya is the grandson of former Union Minister and politician Sushil Kumar Shinde. His father is businessman Sanajy Paharia. 

Janhvi Kapoor’s net worth is expected to be around INR 82 crores as of 2024. she is known to charge anywhere around INR 5-10 crores per movie as her acting fees.