Best Movies of 2019!

Hey Readers,
Happy New Year! Thank you for your support and the love as in a few days time the Blog turns 3 years old! And before we reach there, I would like to conclude with this decade's best list!
                                        
Before we rank these movies, here are some honourable mentions:

Hum  Chaar: This bitter-sweet tale about friendships and infatuation was adorable, to say the least! All this in a Rajshri style!
                                                   
De De Pyaar De: This one was a fun watch with a message at the end! Not to forget the beautiful Tabu!
                                                  
Laal Kaptaan: This was a slow burner which was coupled with some brilliant acting and beautiful cinematography!
                                                     
Batla House: This JA starrer was inspired from real events had actually dealt with subtlety on the encounter by the same name!
                                                      

Sonchiriya: This Abhishek Chaubey directed was original, astounding and raw dacoit drama set in the Emergency period.
                                                        

The TOP 10:

10. Good Newzz: Good Newzz makes it to this list mainly because it serves the primary purpose for which movies are made- Entertainment. And music is a plus point!
                                                          

9. Section 375: Akshaye- Richa starrer is probably the biggest underdog in the list and one of the most relevant movies to be released.
                                                              
8. Uri: Vicky Kaushal's Uri was a fine watch which prevented Jingoism and worked well thanks to a competent lead and the direction.
                                                          

7. Bala: Ayushmann's Bala was entertaining, fun and was all about self-love sold to us from the topic of premature baldness.
                                                            
6. Chhichhore: Nitish Tiwari's take on college life and friends is one of the best I have ever seen and the movie rightfully deserves the love it gets!
                                                             
5. Article 15: The movie had its share of moments, on the whole, it failed to have a much-intended impact. It was slow and nothing but Sayani Gupta's justice-seeking eyes were my take-away only.
                                                              

4. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota: Perhaps, the most controversial name on the list, it felt like a personal love letter to Bollywood where the actor, writer and director was me.
                                                              

3. Judgemental Hai Kya: Kangana and RR literally rocked the movie with a unique storyline and the concept of modern Ramayan just blew me off!
                                                                  
1. TIE:
Gully Boy: Inspired everyone to believe in 'Apna Time Aaega'. GB inspired a generation!
                                                               
The Sky is Pink: Has a movie ever prepared you for the death of your loved one? TSIP does that and director Shonali Bose makes it an even better ride with laughs and terrific performances!
                                                              

The Best of Music and Performances!

Best Music: Mithoon, Sachet, Parampara, Amaal for Kabir Singh.
                                                             
Performances:

Best Supporting Actress: Yami Gautam in Bala.
                                                          
Best Supporting Actor: Gulshan Devaiah in Mard ko Dard Nahi Hota.
                                                  
Best Actor: Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh.
                                                              
Best Actress: Priyanka Chopra Jonas in The Sky is Pink.
                                                        

So that's all! Kindly share your views on my list and disagreements if you feel so!

Good Newwz Review: Hai Sauda Khara Khara!

It was an absolute delight to see Bebo-Khiladi pairing after so long who were joined by Diljit-Kiara in debutant Raj Mehta's Good Newwz. It is produced by Karan Johar and revolves around the topic of sperm-mix up at an IVF clinic run.
                                                     

What's Good: Acting: Bebo shines in this quirky comedy. No doubt in the fact that Akshay, Kiara, Diljit's performance but Bebo proves to us why we love her. Idea: The story revolving around this sperm mix and the aftermath is absolutely delightful. Music: The music by Rochak Kohli and gang is absolutely amazing, be it any song. Dialogues: Dialogues by Jyoti Kapoor are absolutely gold and crack you up at the right time. Technicalities: Direction, Editing, Background score, Cinematography all are absolutely pitch-perfect.
                                 

What's Bad: This section is all about nitpicking. Runtime: Paced at 135 minutes the movie feels a tad bit long.
                                      

FINAL WORD: Good Newwz is indeed Good News for the audience! An absolute delight and a perfect family entertainer. Go for this Sauda as you won't get anything better for your money at this time! I am going with 4 stars! BLOCKBUSTER!
                                 

The Decade that was (2010-2019): Best Performances in Bollywood.

This decade for Bollywood has been very good in terms of performances. Not only did this decade give us performances to remember but also performances that were self-aware and flawed. This post lists out performances by Bollywood actors which stood out and stayed with us.
                             
                                 

      

This posts only consists of performances which were based on fictional characters.  The list in no particular order is as follows:

VIDYA BALAN in Kahaani: As a woman on the lookout for her husband, Vidya gave us a performance to cherish for years to come! Moreover, her character develops more like Goddess Durga which only increases the intensity of her performances multiple folds.
VIDYA BALAN in Tumhari Sulu: When you lift the movie so much by acting 'the hell out' of the screenplay, the performance is bound to be exemplary and noticed!

                                

DEEPIKA PADUKONE in Cocktail: Arguably, the portrayal of Veronica couldn't be better than the way Deepika did in Cocktail. Vulnerable, Free Spirited Veronica was an absolute delight and revelation of the actor that Deepika was.
DEEPIKA PADUKONE in Piku: As the tired and irritated daughter of Bhaskar, Deepika played the girl next door with the utmost charm and not forget her dressing style.

                             

SHEFALI SHAH in Dil Dhadakne Do: Her portrayal of Neelam Mehra was beyond words. As a conflicted mother and wife, she was astounding.
                                                         

KANGANA RANAUT in Tanu Weds Manu Returns: Datto or Tanuja, Kangana showed why we love her and her national award is a testament to it as well.
KANGANA RANAUT in Queen: Playing the simple girl next door Rani, Kangana's performance was simple yet amazing.
                               

NEENA GUPTA in Badhaai Ho: Neena Gupta as Priyamvada Kaushik gave a performance of a lifetime to cherish. Playing a mother who loses her son's affection because of her role as a wife was heartbreaking, to say the least.
                                                   

SUREKHA SIKRI in Badhaai Ho: She played the role of a mother, a mother in law and a grandmother in the best way possible.
                                                 

ALIA BHATT in Highway: Alia in Highway was not just another star kid. Playing a rape victim iof the high society she played Veera effortlessly. Her portrayal of a victim of Stockholm Syndrome was beautiful.
ALIA BHATT in Udta Punjab: Alia playing a Bihari immigrant in the movie unknowingly caught in the drug racket was splendid. Moreover, her cute chemistry with Tommy Singh (Shahid) was amazing.
                                        

TABU in Andhadhun: Probably the best example of a grey character, Tabu's Simi was perhaps the most unlucky character. A fine blend of ruthlessness and beauty, Tabu's performance was criminally overlooked in this movie.
TABU in Haider: Tabu as Ghazala was an amazing portrayal, Gertrude, from Hamlet. Viscous, Loving and desireful, she portrayed Ghazala pitch-perfectly.
   

RAJKUMMAR RAO in Trapped: Playing a man stuck in high rise building, RR delivered a performance to be cherished for ages to come.
RAJKUMMAR RAO in Bareilly ki Barfi: Playing an innocent  Pritam Vidrohi, RR literally engulfed the UP accent like no other.
                     

RANBIR KAPOOR in Rockstar: Playing the rockstar Jordan, RK literally rocked the movie and made everyone desire to be a rockstar.
RANBIR KAPOOR in Barfi: 2 consecutive years, 2 consecutive hits, RK played the charming, affable Barfi with so much grace and panache that it's hard to imagine someone else in the role.
                     

MANOJ BAJPAYEE in Gangs of Wasseypur: Perhaps this man has given the finest performance this decade in Aligarh (biopic, hence not counted) but apart from his several outstanding performances, his performance as the iconic Sardar Khan is one for the keeps!
                                                              

SHAHID KAPOOR in Haider: SK as Haider portraying the titular character whose equivalent was Hamlet in the Shakespearean adaptation was outstanding. Shakespeare would've been proud himself if he could see him.
SHAHID KAPOOR in Udta Punjab: Playing druggie Tommy Singh, Shahid was outstanding yet again and deserves the accolades for playing such an intense character.
                            
RANVEER SINGH in Lootera: Playing an archaeologist cum con-man, Ranveer was simply exemplary in this and in my opinion, this is his best work to date.
                                                          
MANOJ PAHWA in Mulk: A father who has lost his son and is accused of being a terrorist, Manoj Pahwa's portrayal of Bilal was amazing and outstanding by each and every term. Wish him more acknowledgement in the future.
MANOJ PAHWA in Article 15: Playing a morally corrupt upper caste cop, Manoj Pahwa's act in the movie was perhaps my only take-away from this hard-hitting movie in terms of performances.
                       
GULSHAN DEVIAH in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota: Playing a double character in this movie, Gulshan Deviah is one of the best actors working in Bollywood currently.
                                                
VICKY KAUSHAL in Masaan: Vicky Kaushal playing Deepak was spell-binding. How often does a full-fledged Bollywood debut leave one stunned? Watch his portrayal to know more!
                                                  

So, this is my list for the best of the decade. 

Please stay tuned for more regarding the best of the decade!