Watchlist With Jyotika

Mein tumhe Chand dikha raha hu aur tum meri ungli dekh rahi ho? Khoobsurat" (1999) is a delightful Bollywood rom-com featuring Sanjay Dutt as Sanjay, a carefree and unconventional doctor, and Urmila Matondkar as Shivani, a disciplined and traditional woman. The story follows their quirky romance, where Sanjay's unorthodox approach to life hilariously clashes with Shivani's strong values. Directed...

Mere sangeet ke lessons chalte rahe, par mera dhayan sangeet mein nahi tha: Join Jyotika as she dives into the powerful 2000 film Astitva, a gripping drama by Mahesh Manjrekar that explores secrets, suspicion, and the complex life of Aditi Pandit, played by the exceptional Tabu. When a mysterious inheritance from her former music teacher lands in her hands, her seemingly happy marriage is put to t...

Celebrate Children's Day with us this week! In this episode we dive into Amole Gupte’s iconic film, Stanley ka dabba. Life Bahot Simple Hai, Gol Gol Mat Bol l Stanley, a popular fourth grader known for his creativity and humor, never brings lunch to school. He entertains friends and impresses his English teacher, but hides his real struggles. When his friends and a teacher discover his truth, they...

Ya vyapaar aur ginti baniya ka pehla dharm hai

"Ajnabee" (2001) is a Bollywood thriller directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film follows Raj Malhotra (Bobby Deol), a wealthy businessman, and Priya (Kareena Kapoor), his wife, who become embroiled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal. As secrets are revealed, a “seemingly perfect”marriage turns out to be a facade. The movie explores themes of love, loyalty, and deception, keeping viewers on the edg...

In the latest episode, we dive into Ketan Mehta’s iconic film, Mirch Masala. Released in 1987, Mirch Masala is a hard-hitting drama set in colonial India, focusing on a group of village women who bravely stand together to protect one of their own from a subedar (tax officer). With powerhouse performances by Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah, the film shines a light on themes of women’s empowerment,...