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‘Jazz City’ Series Review: An Overindulgent Ode To History and Patriotism
Soumik Sen’s disorganised period drama retells the story of the birth of Bangladesh against the backdrop of a Calcutta jazz club
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Rahul Desai is a Mumbai-based film and TV critic. His reviews and life-meets-cinema columns have featured in publications like Film Companion, The Hindu, Firstpost, News9, Mumbai Mirror and Ottplay. When he isn't writing about movies, he is travelling to find obscure locations from his favourite movies.
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‘Subedaar’ Movie Review: Anil Kapoor Elevates an Imperfect but Ambitious Hero Story
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The endless 8-episode series revolves around a small-town poetess who struggles to break free from societal shackles.
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