Roohi; Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Alexx O'Nell, Manav Vij; Direction: Hardik Mehta; Rating: * * (two stars)
By Vinayak Chakravorty
Stree was smart stuff, Roohi seems like random fare. The comparison had to crop up, the only reason the producers seem to have made Roohi is because they struck gold with Stree. Blending horror with humour looked so easy in Stree. Clearly it isn't, you realise watching Roohi.
It doesn't take you long to understand why Roohi slips, despite having a core idea that could have been moulded into a winner. The film lacks imaginative storytelling. Stree, scripted by Raj and Dk, struck a fine balance crafting the dicey sub-genre of horror comedy, at the same time delivering a societal comment without getting preachy about it.
In contrast, Roohi writers Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (he wrote and directed the Fukrey films) and Gautam Mehra struggle from early on. The few good jokes are sporadic,...
By Vinayak Chakravorty
Stree was smart stuff, Roohi seems like random fare. The comparison had to crop up, the only reason the producers seem to have made Roohi is because they struck gold with Stree. Blending horror with humour looked so easy in Stree. Clearly it isn't, you realise watching Roohi.
It doesn't take you long to understand why Roohi slips, despite having a core idea that could have been moulded into a winner. The film lacks imaginative storytelling. Stree, scripted by Raj and Dk, struck a fine balance crafting the dicey sub-genre of horror comedy, at the same time delivering a societal comment without getting preachy about it.
In contrast, Roohi writers Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (he wrote and directed the Fukrey films) and Gautam Mehra struggle from early on. The few good jokes are sporadic,...
- 3/12/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Roohi movie review is here. The Hindi language horror comedy film directed by Hardik Mehta is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba under the banner Maddock Films in association with Jio Studios. Roohi stars Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma in main leads. Roohi is hitting the screens on 11 March 2021.
Roohi movie review
Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock is back with another horror after the amazing Stree (2018). As per the Maddock’s horror tradition, Roohi is a delightful horror comedy that has a surprisingly unique meta layer.
Set somewhere in Uttar Pradesh two buddies Bhawra (Rajkummar Rao) and Kattanni (Varun Sharma) are part of the groom kidnapping (Pakaruah shaadi / Jabaria shaadi) gang led by Guniya Shakeel (Manav Vij). One day they get the assignment to kidnap Roohi (Janhvi Kapoor). Circumstances forced Bhawra and Kattanni to keep Roohi at a safe place amidst the jungle for a few days.
Roohi movie review
Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock is back with another horror after the amazing Stree (2018). As per the Maddock’s horror tradition, Roohi is a delightful horror comedy that has a surprisingly unique meta layer.
Set somewhere in Uttar Pradesh two buddies Bhawra (Rajkummar Rao) and Kattanni (Varun Sharma) are part of the groom kidnapping (Pakaruah shaadi / Jabaria shaadi) gang led by Guniya Shakeel (Manav Vij). One day they get the assignment to kidnap Roohi (Janhvi Kapoor). Circumstances forced Bhawra and Kattanni to keep Roohi at a safe place amidst the jungle for a few days.
- 3/11/2021
- by Vishal Verma
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 18: Actor Varun Sharma has opened up on sporting flaming red hair in the upcoming horror-comedy movie Roohi. He calls it new, quirky and fun.
Varun, who is known for his comic timing, is in his elements in the trailer of the film that released recently. He dons a spooky makeup with blood running down his face, plus the red hair.
Talking about his hair, Varun said that it was "a collective call" taken by the team to render a certain uniqueness to his character.
"It was (writer-producer) Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, (producer) Dinesh Vijan, (writer) Gautam Mehra and (director) Hardik Mehta's idea to try something new, quirky and fun. The red hair completely aced the look and everyone liked it. I have been receiving a lot of calls and messages about my hair. People are really liking it. I am glad that the collective call and the effort have paid off,...
Varun, who is known for his comic timing, is in his elements in the trailer of the film that released recently. He dons a spooky makeup with blood running down his face, plus the red hair.
Talking about his hair, Varun said that it was "a collective call" taken by the team to render a certain uniqueness to his character.
"It was (writer-producer) Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, (producer) Dinesh Vijan, (writer) Gautam Mehra and (director) Hardik Mehta's idea to try something new, quirky and fun. The red hair completely aced the look and everyone liked it. I have been receiving a lot of calls and messages about my hair. People are really liking it. I am glad that the collective call and the effort have paid off,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Khandaani Shafakhana movie review is here. Starring Sonakshi Sinha, the movie is helmed by debutant director Shilpi Dasgupta, and also sees rap sensation Badshah debuting as an actor. The supporting cast includes Varun Sharma and Annu Kapoor. The movie is a social comedy about a girl Babita who faces all obstacles when she decides to run a fertility clinic owned by her uncle. Does Khandaani Shafakhana delivers the master medicine as ordered?. Let?s find out in the movie review of Khandaani Shafakhana
Also read:?What is Shafakhana?
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
So, Bollywood is talking about sex baby, seriously the taboo nazar of the society regarding sex, fertility, dysfunction gets a clinic in Khandaani Shafakhana ? a social comedy on the taboos regarding sex education and outlook towards women that is boosted by Sonakshi Sinha?s fabulous performance.
The Story of Khandaani Shafakhana
Baby Bedi (Sonakshi Sinha...
Also read:?What is Shafakhana?
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
So, Bollywood is talking about sex baby, seriously the taboo nazar of the society regarding sex, fertility, dysfunction gets a clinic in Khandaani Shafakhana ? a social comedy on the taboos regarding sex education and outlook towards women that is boosted by Sonakshi Sinha?s fabulous performance.
The Story of Khandaani Shafakhana
Baby Bedi (Sonakshi Sinha...
- 8/2/2019
- GlamSham
After delivering several chart-toppers in recent years, Badshah is ready to explore new territory. The rapper-composer finally debuts as an actor in Bhushan Kumar, Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba produced ?untitled? project helmed by debut director Shilpi Dasgupta and written by Gautam Mehra.
The cast has already started shoot in Punjab 25th Jan onwards while Badshah joins the gang today.
Badshah will be playing a character close to his real self - a famous singer who is out-and-out a Punjabi Munda. Admitting to being nervous yet excited, the rapper said, ?I am extremely nervous however I have taken the leap. This year I have undertaken many firsts, with my debut as a producer and now as an actor. Bhushanji and Mrigh both kept convincing me on how perfect the role is for me. It?s a film that is so unique and different, whenever I think of it, brings a smile to my face.
The cast has already started shoot in Punjab 25th Jan onwards while Badshah joins the gang today.
Badshah will be playing a character close to his real self - a famous singer who is out-and-out a Punjabi Munda. Admitting to being nervous yet excited, the rapper said, ?I am extremely nervous however I have taken the leap. This year I have undertaken many firsts, with my debut as a producer and now as an actor. Bhushanji and Mrigh both kept convincing me on how perfect the role is for me. It?s a film that is so unique and different, whenever I think of it, brings a smile to my face.
- 2/11/2019
- GlamSham
Bhushan Kumar & Mahaveer Jain have joined hands with director turned producer Mrighdeep Singh Lamba for a slice of life entertainer. This yet ‘Untitled’ film brings together several talented performers. Leading the pack of this ensemble cast is Sonakshi Sinha along with Varun Sharma, Annu Kapoor, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Nadira Babbar.
The cast who starts shoot in Punjab on 25th Jan, have started prepping up and finalizing their looks for the film. Directed by debutant Shilpi Dasgupta, the film is written by Gautam Mehra. Based in Hoshiyarpur (Punjab), Sonkashi plays the happy-go-lucky Punjabi girl who adores her family and will go to any lengths to see them happy even if it means not living her dreams.
Speaking about her role and the film, Sonakshi says, “I am extremely happy to be part of this film which is so close to the world around us, to step into the shoes of a small town girl,...
The cast who starts shoot in Punjab on 25th Jan, have started prepping up and finalizing their looks for the film. Directed by debutant Shilpi Dasgupta, the film is written by Gautam Mehra. Based in Hoshiyarpur (Punjab), Sonkashi plays the happy-go-lucky Punjabi girl who adores her family and will go to any lengths to see them happy even if it means not living her dreams.
Speaking about her role and the film, Sonakshi says, “I am extremely happy to be part of this film which is so close to the world around us, to step into the shoes of a small town girl,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
“Moshun pakadna zaroori hai, moshun”
Yes, that’s the sole motto that Bittoo Boss, V.D.O. Shooter has for the audience in Supavitra Babul’s latest flick Bittoo Boss. Set in the heart of Punjab in a place called Anantpur, Wide Frame Pictures and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures’ Bittoo Boss is a story of a small town wedding videographer Bittoo (Pulkit Samrat) who earns a living from video shooting wedding ceremonies. What makes him stand out from the others in his line of business is the way he crafts the wedding videos ensuring complete involvement of all the amusing kin in a wedding.
Bittoo is definitely not a prototypical videographer and he makes it a point to include the kattos (wannabe dulhans) of the house for a special photo shoot. He takes complete pride in what he does and goes out of the way to capture those sesky naach gaanas.
Yes, that’s the sole motto that Bittoo Boss, V.D.O. Shooter has for the audience in Supavitra Babul’s latest flick Bittoo Boss. Set in the heart of Punjab in a place called Anantpur, Wide Frame Pictures and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures’ Bittoo Boss is a story of a small town wedding videographer Bittoo (Pulkit Samrat) who earns a living from video shooting wedding ceremonies. What makes him stand out from the others in his line of business is the way he crafts the wedding videos ensuring complete involvement of all the amusing kin in a wedding.
Bittoo is definitely not a prototypical videographer and he makes it a point to include the kattos (wannabe dulhans) of the house for a special photo shoot. He takes complete pride in what he does and goes out of the way to capture those sesky naach gaanas.
- 4/16/2012
- by Kartik Iyer
- Bollyspice
When Gautam Mehra and Mehul Suri premiered their play Mad, Madder, Maddest in 2003, little did they know that the comic caper about three brothers who can’t see eye-to-eye would make it to the big screen several years later. An unexpected compliment is what inspired the writers to expand their story into a cinematic script, which has been adapted for the recently released, Teen Thay Bhai. Says Gautam, “I met a girl at a studio in New Delhi, who identified me from the play, and started laughing. I was quite surprised, because this happened a year after we had performed. She ...
- 4/16/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
When Gautam Mehra and Mehul Suri premiered their play Mad, Madder, Maddest in 2003, little did they know that the comic caper about three brothers who can’t see eye-to-eye would make it to the big screen several years later. An unexpected compliment is what inspired the writers to expand their story into a cinematic script, which has been adapted for the recently released, Teen Thay Bhai. Says Gautam, “I met a girl at a studio in New Delhi, who identified me from the play, and started laughing. I was quite surprised, because this happened a year after we had performed. She ...
- 4/16/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
When Gautam Mehra and Mehul Suri premiered their play Mad, Madder, Maddest in 2003, little did they know that the comic caper about three brothers who can’t see eye-to-eye would make it to the big screen several years later. An unexpected compliment is what inspired the writers to expand their story into a cinematic script, which has been adapted for the recently released, Teen Thay Bhai. Says Gautam, “I met a girl at a studio in New Delhi, who identified me from the play, and started laughing. I was quite surprised, because this happened a year after we had performed. She ...
- 4/16/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
When Gautam Mehra and Mehul Suri premiered their play Mad, Madder, Maddest in 2003, little did they know that the comic caper about three brothers who can’t see eye-to-eye would make it to the big screen several years later. An unexpected compliment is what inspired the writers to expand their story into a cinematic script, which has been adapted for the recently released, Teen Thay Bhai. Says Gautam, “I met a girl at a studio in New Delhi, who identified me from the play, and started laughing. I was quite surprised, because this happened a year after we had performed. She ...
- 4/16/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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