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Author: Rochak Saxena

Rochak Saxena

Rochak Saxena a Mass Media Teacher, former journalist at DNA and an ardent lover of Hindi films - literally. The blog derives its name from the popular term ‘Willing Suspension of Disbelief’, most commonly used in the world of literature and cinema. Meaning to immerse yourself in an unreal world (where you know what you see on screen is fake) with a self-proclaimed/declared belief/wish to consider it real, the willing world becomes magical. It’s the same magic every Friday that drives Rochak to share things in the perspective that it needs to be observed with. Every film is different. And the difference needs to be cherished.

Action WAR BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, ‘PRASSTHANAM’ DOESN’T GO ANYWHERE

WAR BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, ‘PRASSTHANAM’ DOESN’T GO ANYWHERE

Rating: 2.5/5 Director Deva Katta aspires for an extravaganza but ends up providing typically mundane plot Remake of the Telugu film of the same name, it’s a tryst between right and wrong, dharm and adharm.…

Romance ‘PAL PAL DIL KE PAAS’ IS OLD SCHOOL LOVE IN MODERN TIMES OF HASTENED RELATIONSHIPS

‘PAL PAL DIL KE PAAS’ IS OLD SCHOOL LOVE IN MODERN TIMES OF HASTENED RELATIONSHIPS

Rating: 3/5 Director Sunny Deol gives an idea of love that is pure but not rooted in today’s era reducing the overall impact You will either love this film. Or simply hate it. There is…

Action ATTRACTIVE ONLY IN PARTS, ‘BAADSHAH PEHLWAAN’ SUFFERS DUE TO AGE OLD FORMULAE

ATTRACTIVE ONLY IN PARTS, ‘BAADSHAH PEHLWAAN’ SUFFERS DUE TO AGE OLD FORMULAE

Rating: 2.5/5 Director Krishna’s film makes use of conventional narrative offering hardly anything novel Baadshah Pehlwaan (the Hindi version of the original Pailwaan in Kannada) on one hand boasts of a gripping emotional journey of…

Drama HARD HITTING AND GRIPPING ‘SECTION 375’ HAS AMPLE SCOPE TO OPEN A DIALOGUE IN SOCIETY

HARD HITTING AND GRIPPING ‘SECTION 375’ HAS AMPLE SCOPE TO OPEN A DIALOGUE IN SOCIETY

Rating: 4.5/5 Ajay Bahl’s film revolving around Section 375 of IPC attempts to differentiate between will and consent Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) states the rules and conditions concerning the crime of…

Comedy HILARIOUSLY DESIGNED ‘DREAM GIRL’ GIVES YOU A GOOD TIME IN THEATRES

HILARIOUSLY DESIGNED ‘DREAM GIRL’ GIVES YOU A GOOD TIME IN THEATRES

Rating: 3.5/5 Director Raaj Shandilyaa creates a laugh riot that misses the chance of being a pathbreaker Go back to the comedy shows on TV. A man posing as a girl isn’t new. Actors have…

Comedy THESE DIGNIFIED ‘CHHICHHORE’ WILL TAKE YOU ALONG ON AN EMOTIONAL JOURNEY

THESE DIGNIFIED ‘CHHICHHORE’ WILL TAKE YOU ALONG ON AN EMOTIONAL JOURNEY

Rating: 4/5 Director Nitesh Tiwari once again makes a film that is enjoyable in almost every scene This is primarily a reunion film. But very unlikely. This is surely not the first Hindi film to…

Action ‘SAAHO’ WINS IF ONLY HUGE BUDGET ENSURED QUALITY CINEMA

‘SAAHO’ WINS IF ONLY HUGE BUDGET ENSURED QUALITY CINEMA

Rating: 2.5/5 Director Sujeeth creates an unreal world that seems fake and jarring in the major portion of run time Clearly to be seen- the film is an impressive attempt on cashing on the popularity…

Action A GRIPPING THRILLER ‘BATLA HOUSE’ IS ONE QUALITY FILM

A GRIPPING THRILLER ‘BATLA HOUSE’ IS ONE QUALITY FILM

Rating: 4/5 Director Nikkhil Advani appears with a meaty thriller on a controversial subject in an attempt to clear the air When an event has been all over the news for a significant period of…

Drama A PROUD AND EMOTIONAL SPECTACLE ‘MISSION MANGAL’ IS THE FILM FOR EVERY INDIAN

A PROUD AND EMOTIONAL SPECTACLE ‘MISSION MANGAL’ IS THE FILM FOR EVERY INDIAN

Rating: 4.5/5 Chronicling an event that recently boosted India’s strength, director Jagan Shakti’s film is a must watch What comes to your mind when you listen to the word ‘scientist’? Probably an aged person with…

Drama IT’S ONLY THE IDEA IN ‘CHICKEN CURRY LAW’ THAT IS GOOD

IT’S ONLY THE IDEA IN ‘CHICKEN CURRY LAW’ THAT IS GOOD

Rating: 2/5 Shekhar Sirrinn’s story attempting to give voice to the voiceless through judicial system in India is loosely conceived If only intentions make a good film, this one here would be a winner. But…