Sonal
Senior Feature Writer
Articles by Sonal
Article Hindi
Satellite Shankar trailer: Sooraj Pancholi’s hero soldier is waylaid on his way to keep a promise
Directed by Irfan Kamal, the film also stars south actress Megha Akash.
Article Himachali Hindi
The Gold-Laden Sheep And The Sacred Mountain, Manoj Bajpayee nominated at 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Gaddi language film is nominated for Best Feature Film, while Bajpayee bags his third nomination for Best Actor for the film, Bhonsle.
Article Hindi
Saand Ki Aankh to close the 21st Mumbai Film Festival
The biopic, starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, is based on the lives of sharpshooters Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar.
Article Hindi
Totally dependent on the casting director for the choices in Ghost Stories, says Karan Johar
The filmmaker admitted relying entirely on the casting director’s judgement when it came to filling roles for his short film in the Ghost Stories anthology.
Article Hindi
MAMI 2019: Mahesh Bhatt is an absolute delight to work with, says daughter Alia
The actress was in conversation with filmmaker Karan Johar and her Udta Punjab (2016) co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan at a daylong event on 13 October ahead of the 21st Mumbai Film Festival.
Article Marathi
Biggest challenge to make a film in a state and language that we have no idea of: Nithin Anil
The young filmmaker speaks about constructing his first film, working in a language other than his own, and seeking inspiration from National award-winner Rima Das.
Review Hindi
Chintu Ka Birthday review: A six-year-old's birthday party descends into chaos in war-torn Iraq
Co-directors Satyanshu and Devyanshu present an Indian family stranded in Baghdad trying to make the best of their circumstances in this uneven film set in 2004.
Article Hindi
Saand Ki Aankh song ‘Aasma’: This Asha Bhosle ballad offers hope and promise
The song has been composed by Vishal Mishra and written by Raj Shekhar.
Article Gujarati
Hellaro trailer: Village women who risk it all for a chance at freedom
The National award-winning Gujarati film by Abhishek Shah is due to be released on 8 November.
Article Hindi
Motichoor Chaknachoor trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Athiya Shetty are an unlikely couple
The leads get married in a dubious scenario in the upcoming comedy.
Review Hindi
The Sky Is Pink review: Moving portrait of a family’s journey through love and loss
Based on true events, the emotional film revolves around a couple whose marriage weathers the worst.
Article Hindi
Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha trailer: Lovely tale of two elderly, widowed sisters living life to the fullest
The documentary, directed by their niece Tanuja Chandra, shows the sisters aged 85 and 90 living a peaceful yet colourful life together.
Article Hindi
Bhangra Paa Le title song: Sunny Kaushal, Rukshar Dhillon match beats in this energetic remake
Composer Shubham Shirule updates the popular bhangra song from Karan Arjun (1995).
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Gully Boy, Jallikattu, Anandi Gopal selected for Panorama section at the 50th International Film Festival of India
Union minister of information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar also announced that certain films of recent Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Amitabh Bachchan will also be screened in Goa.
Article Hindi
Marjaavaan song 'Tum Hi Aana': Jubin Nautiyal sings of the loss of love in this slow melody
Composed by Payal Dev, the song has been penned by Kunaal Vermaa.
Article Hindi
Bypass Road trailer: Neil Nitin Mukesh is both suspect and victim in this convoluted thriller
The actor plays Vikram who is disabled after an accident and later preyed upon by an unknown masked person.
Article English (India)
Rasika Dugal, Namit Das join cast of Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy
Rasika Dugal will play lead character Lata's sister Savita while Das will play Lata's suitor, Haresh.
Article Hindi
Bhangra Paa Le trailer: Sunny Kaushal, Rukshar Dhillon compete for title of best bhangra dancer
The leads compete in a competition that will take them to London, England in this Sneha Taurani film.
Article Hindi
Am already living my dream, says Kartik Aaryan at the Jagran Film Festival
The young actor was in conversation with film journalist and critic Rajeev Masand about his recent stardom and his upcoming big projects.
Review Hindi
Jhalki review: A sister's love and determination triumph over all odds in this drama
Co-directed by Brahmanand Siingh and Tanvi Jain, the film shows us the emotional and physical toll on two young siblings caught in a child slavery ring.