Monika Rawal writes on Bollywood and television, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Monika Rawal
Vikrant Massey on National Award buzz: I’m already in a good club, so I’m happy
Actor Vikrant Massey, whose film 12th Fail is among the hot favourites for the coveted National Award, is elated to be counted among the best.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 05:23 PM IST
Excited about Olympics: Taapsee Pannu to root for hubby Mathias Boe in Paris
Actor Taapsee Pannu will attend Olympic Games Paris 2024, joining husband Mathias Boe, who's trained badminton players Chirag Shetty & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 04:26 PM IST
Ishaan Khatter: I’m here for the long haul, not to be the flavour of the season
Ishaan Khatter, posing for HT City Showstoppers, talks about how his initial films proved to be a foundation and he wishes to continue exploring new genres.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Bad Newz review: Vicky Kaushal salvages rom-com; Triptii is hot, not happening
Bad News movie review: The Karan Johar-backed romantic-comedy features a fresh trio – Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Kakuda review: Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh's horror comedy is bland
Kakuda review: Kakuda is a below average watch that doesn't do justice to the genre it belongs to and ends up testing your patience.
Published on Jul 12, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Sarfira movie review: Akshay Kumar soars in this inspirational, moving biopic
Sarfira movie review: It's an Akshay Kumar show from start to end. He is in full form and brings a myriad of emotions to life with his earnest performance.
Published on Jul 12, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Wild Wild Punjab review: Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh go wacky, wicked and weird
Wild Wild Punjab review: Director Simarpreet Singh lets his characters drive the story freely in new comedy about four friends.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 01:35 PM IST
Saqib Saleem on Sonakshi-Zaheer's wedding: A beautiful love story for the ages
Actor Saqib Saleem, best friends with newlyweds Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, says it felt like a ghar ki shaadi, as he attened their wedding festivities.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 03:20 PM IST
Sonakshi Sinha on wedding with Zaheer Iqbal: Now I'm living with my best friend
Actor Sonakshi Sinha, in her first interview after wedding with beau Zaheer Iqbal, opens up how she it feels to be be back to work days after her D-day.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 03:08 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE | Ishaan Khatter: I’ve never been shy of experimenting with my style
Posing exclusively for HT City Showstoppers, Ishaan Khatter talks about his ‘different style’ and how he loves giving creative inputs while selecting outfits.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Kill review: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal kill it in this gory, gruesome bloodbath
Kill review: Kill is gruesome and awesome in equal parts, though definitely not for the faint-hearted. A Hollywood remake is already in the works.
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Sharmajee Ki Beti review: A warm group hug celebrating womanhood
Sharmajee Ki Beti review: A celebration of women's stories with genuine and fun narratives. It marks Tahira Kashyap's feature debut.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 10:51 PM IST
Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) movie review: Nag Ashwin offers a chaotic sci-fi epic
Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) movie review: Nag Ashwin's film is a heady mix of mythology, science, action and fiction that works in parts.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 12:17 PM IST
Maharaj review: Junaid Khan's debut has powerful storytelling but lacks impact
Maharaha Review: Though Maharaj is set in pre-independence era, the story and the fight against 'bhakt culture' holds relevance in today's times.
Published on Jun 22, 2024 04:54 PM IST
Ishq Vishk Rebound review: This rebound romance doesn't give any closure
Ishq Vishk Rebound review: Is it better than Ishq Vishk. No! Is it bad? Not really! It’s an easy-breezy watch that’s fun but frivolous at the same time.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Chandu Champion review: Kartik Aaryan delivers a knockout performance
Chandu Champion review: By not mounting this real-life story on a big canvas, Kabir Khan lets the subtlety of this story take centerstage, which works.
Published on Jun 14, 2024 07:11 AM IST
Blackout review: Vikrant Massey deserved better than this after 12th Fail
Blackout review: The crime caper starts on a promising note but it all goes downhill in the second half of the film. Sadly, nothing works in the film's favour.
Published on Jun 08, 2024 04:50 PM IST
Munjya review: An average blend of horror and comedy with a CGI spooky twist
Munjya review: Supernatural horror comedy blends various elements but can't deliver genuine scares. It features a CGI ghost in a Marathi folklore setting.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 03:12 PM IST
Mr and Mrs Mahi review: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor throw a no ball
Mr and Mrs Mahi review: Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor's movie lacks depth despite strong performances by lead pair.
Published on May 31, 2024 04:08 PM IST
Malaika Arora: I'm immune to being criticised for my choices and for who I am
From her personal style, age appropriate dressing to being trolled for her choices, Malaika Arora opens up in an exclusive chat with HT City Showstoppers.
Published on May 30, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Cannes red carpet gets all the spotlight: It is a film festival anymore?
Is the buzz around non-industry red-carpet walks taking away from Cannes’ essence, especially in a year an Indian film is in the running for the biggest award?
Published on May 24, 2024 01:38 PM IST
Srikanth review: Rajkummar Rao bowls you over with his resilience and wit
Srikanth review: Rajkummar Rao plays a blind genius in Tushar Hiranandani's biopic on Srikanth Bolla.
Published on May 10, 2024 10:14 AM IST
Taapsee Pannu reveals why her wedding suit was not from a big fashion designer
Want to know who designed Taapsee Pannu's wedding outfit? The actor also talks about her bridal look and why she ditched a lehenga on her big day.
Published on Apr 28, 2024 03:23 PM IST
Taapsee Pannu: My success is not a fluke, I worked really hard and pushed myself
In an exclusive shoot with HT City Showstoppers, actor Taapsee Pannu waxes philosophical on work and her career, her equation with paps and her recent wedding.
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 04:45 PM IST
Do Aur Do Pyaar movie review: Vidya Balan is the soul of this mushy, messy tale
Do Aur Do Pyaar movie review: The Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, Sendhil Ramamurthy-starrer shows the reality of marriages struggling to survive.
Published on Apr 19, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Chamkila review: Diljit Dosanjh delivers a delectable musical biopic
Amar Singh Chamkila review: Diljit Dosanjh is perfect as Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila in Imtiaz Ali's latest musical.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 04:11 PM IST
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan review: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff serve a formulaic film
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan review: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's chemistry is the highlight of this Ali Abbas Zafar 'action film by numbers'.
Published on Apr 11, 2024 03:10 PM IST
Maidaan review: Ajay Devgn is the soul of this stunningly-shot sports drama
Maidaan review: Ajay Devgn brings gravitas and perfection to his football coach role in Amit Sharma's latest movie.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Patna Shuklla review: Raveena's courtroom drama makes for an engaging watch
Patna Shuklla movie review: Raveena Tandon-starrer, also featuring late Satish Kaushik, never gets preachy. The legal drama is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 04:54 PM IST
Crew review: A turbulent threesome you wish lasted a little longer
Crew review: Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon's heist comedy keeps things funny throughout, makes you wish it lasted longer.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:51 AM IST