Shomini Sen

Shomini has written on lifestyle and entertainment for most part of her career. Having watched innumerable masala potboilers of the 1990s during her growing up years and worshipping Shah Rukh Khan like god, writing for cinema came as an easy option to her. One of those who gets to watch movies for a living, she hates even missing out on trailers. Yes, she is a Bollywood fan girl.

25 Years of Hum Aapke Hai Koun: The Film that Forever Changed the Way Indians Celebrate Weddings

Hum Aapke Hai Koun which is now commonly known as a three-hour-long marriage video, had captured the imagination of cinegoers across generations....
Shomini Sen-August 5, 2019, 11:33 IST Movies
Remembering Vinod Khanna: 15 Films That Celebrate The Actor's Legacy

From playing supporting roles in the initial phase of his career in films to being part of multi-starrers, to playing the lead in films– Khanna’s filmography has been an interesting one. ...
Shomini Sen-April 28, 2017, 16:03 IST Movies
Noor Review: Sonakshi Sinha Is Endearing, the Story Is Not

A flippant story line which tries to achieve too many things and has Sonakshi breaking into monologues every now and then, Noor fails to take flight despite some genuinely good moments. ...
Shomini Sen-April 21, 2017, 16:42 IST Movies
Begum Jaan: Despite Good Performances, the Film Fails to Impress

Ironically, what appears good on paper may not always turn out that well on the big screen....
Shomini Sen-April 14, 2017, 21:23 IST Movies
Had No Qualms In Playing Second Lead To Vidya Balan: Gauahar Khan

Gauahar Khan and Pallavi Sharda, both playing important roles in Srijit Mukherji’s Begum Jaan, stated that they had no qualms in playing the second lead to Vidya Balan. “I got to work with my superstar, Vidya Balan. Who would refuse a film like that?” said Gauahar. Both Gauahar Khan and Pallavi Sharda spoke about the scenes they found challenging to film in Begum Jaan and why the film represents a fighting spirit....
Shomini Sen-April 17, 2017, 16:03 IST iVideos
Begum Jaan Review: Vidya Balan Excels Once in an Inconsistent Story

Will Begum Jaan bring back Vidya to the top? Will Srijit Mukherji be able to strike gold at the box office?...
Shomini Sen-April 14, 2017, 16:19 IST Movies
Vidya Balan On Why Begum Jaan Can Never Have A Male Substitute

Vidya Balan and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji caught up with News18 and spoke about their new film Begum Jaan....
Shomini Sen-April 17, 2017, 16:15 IST iVideos
Begum Jaan Cannot Be Slut Shamed, She Is Unflinchingly Powerful: Vidya Balan

Vidya admits she loved the original film a lot but was hesitant about working in a remake....
Shomini Sen-April 11, 2017, 15:05 IST Movies
Neerja Worked Because of Fantastic Writing, Says Its Producer Atul Kasbekar

Soon after the National Awards were announced, an ecstatic Atul Kasbekar spoke to News18.com and stated he was still ‘in shock’....
Shomini Sen-April 7, 2017, 14:23 IST Movies
Regal: Of Raj Kapoor's Legacy and The Charm of Single Screen Theaters

As Regal Cinema closed its doors, News18 spoke to the staff and went down the memory lane. ...
Shomini Sen-April 4, 2017, 16:45 IST Movies
Naam Shabana Review: Despite Taapsee's Performance the Thriller Fails to Impress

A good spy thriller ideally should have the audience on the edge of their seat. But Naam Shabana is unable to create such an impact. ...
Shomini Sen-March 31, 2017, 16:52 IST Movies
Naam Shabana Review: Taapsee Shines In An Otherwise Slow Film

Taapsee is riding high on the success of last year's Pink which was an issue based film. It would be interesting to see whether the actress can take Naam Shabana to similar heights with her performance. ...
Shomini Sen-March 31, 2017, 15:29 IST Movies
American Photographer Captures Bollywood at Its Candid Best and Every Photo Narrates a Story

Through some captivating photographs, American photographer Mark Bennington narrates the human side of the Bollywood, the worlds largest film industry....
Shomini Sen-March 27, 2017, 15:46 IST Books
Anaarkali of Araah Review: The Most Relevant Film of This Season

The film works for its tight script- which never dwindles- and for its powerful story. ...
Shomini Sen-March 24, 2017, 21:01 IST Movies
Anaarkali of Aaarah Movie review: Live

The film narrates the story of a Bhojpuri erotic singer who is known for her provocative songs....
Shomini Sen-March 24, 2017, 15:34 IST Movies

08 Jan, 2021 \| Ireland in UAE
IRE	vs	UAE
269/5 50.0 overs		270/4 49.0 overs

07 - 11 Jan, 2021 \| Border-Gavaskar Trophy
AUS	vs	IND
338/10 105.4 overs		244/10 100.4 overs

03 - 07 Jan, 2021 \| Pakistan in New Zealand
PAK	vs	NZ
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03 - 07 Jan, 2021 \| Sri Lanka in South Africa
SL	vs	SA
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Shomini Sen

25 Years of Hum Aapke Hai Koun: The Film that Forever Changed the Way Indians Celebrate Weddings

Remembering Vinod Khanna: 15 Films That Celebrate The Actor's Legacy

Noor Review: Sonakshi Sinha Is Endearing, the Story Is Not

Begum Jaan: Despite Good Performances, the Film Fails to Impress

Had No Qualms In Playing Second Lead To Vidya Balan: Gauahar Khan

Begum Jaan Review: Vidya Balan Excels Once in an Inconsistent Story

Vidya Balan On Why Begum Jaan Can Never Have A Male Substitute

Begum Jaan Cannot Be Slut Shamed, She Is Unflinchingly Powerful: Vidya Balan

Neerja Worked Because of Fantastic Writing, Says Its Producer Atul Kasbekar

Regal: Of Raj Kapoor's Legacy and The Charm of Single Screen Theaters

Naam Shabana Review: Despite Taapsee's Performance the Thriller Fails to Impress

Naam Shabana Review: Taapsee Shines In An Otherwise Slow Film

American Photographer Captures Bollywood at Its Candid Best and Every Photo Narrates a Story

Anaarkali of Araah Review: The Most Relevant Film of This Season

Anaarkali of Aaarah Movie review: Live

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