Governor Review: Manoj Bajpayee Delivers a Masterclass in This Gripping Economic Thriller

In an era of loud, jingoistic patriotic cinema, Governor: The Silent Saviour arrives as a rare, intelligent economic thriller. Manoj Bajpayee delivers a masterclass in minimalism as an RBI Governor inspired by S. Venkitaramanan, navigating India's 1991 economic crisis. With taut direction by Chinmay Mandlekar and a screenplay that turns balance sheets into high drama, this is essential viewing. Our rating: 4/5 stars.

Vaapas Aa Bhi Jao, Imtiaz: Can Main Vaapas Aaunga Resurrect a Director Who Lost His Way?

After six years away from theatres and the wreckage of Love Aaj Kal (2020), Imtiaz Ali returns this Friday with Main Vaapas Aaunga — a Partition-era love story starring Diljit Dosanjh, with music by A.R. Rahman and Naseeruddin Shah as its anchor. We weigh everything going for the film, everything that could sink it, and why this comeback matters not just for Imtiaz but for the future of the Hindi romantic drama itself.