Articles by Rohit Vats
Sanju movie review: Excellent Ranbir Kapoor is the soul of this Rajkumar Hirani film
Sanju movie review: Director Rajkumar Hirani has rightly trusted an earnest actor like Ranbir Kapoor to play Sanjay Dutt in Sanju. Rating: 2.5

Updated on Jul 01, 2018 10:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Race 3 movie review: In a race against Salman Khan, we’re all losers
Race 3 is a mere show-reel for Salman Khan fans. Poorly directed, with a ridiculous plot and sub-par acting, this is a new low for the superstar. Rating: 1/5.

Updated on Jun 18, 2018 02:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Salman Khan’s Race 3 expected to have a Rs 100 cr weekend, make new box office records
A lot is riding on Salman Khan’s Race 3, and thus the makers are ensuring a big release worldwide for the film, but will it be able to create new box office records?

Updated on Jun 14, 2018 09:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero movie review: Harshvardhan Kapoor is sincere, film is intriguing
Harshvardhan Kapoor’s film is darker than any other Hindi superhero film you have seen. It’s earnest and deals with the idea of vigilante justice in its raw form. Here’s our movie review of Bhavesh Joshi Superhero.

Updated on Jun 02, 2018 12:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Vikramaditya Motwane reveals how he planned Bhavesh Joshi Superhero as an anti-corruption film
Director Vikramaditya Motwane believes his film Bhavesh Joshi Superhero will add a new dimension to the Indian superhero films. In a freewheeling chat, he reveals how he prepared for the film.

Updated on May 31, 2018 06:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Parmanu The Story of Pokhran movie review: The climax of John Abraham’s film keeps you hooked
Thanks to a well drafted screenplay, Parmanu holds its ground towards the climax. Here’s our review of John Abraham’s film.

Updated on May 26, 2018 09:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Khajoor Pe Atke movie review: Manoj Pahwa, Vinay Pathak’s film lacks steam
Khajoor Pe Atke is lost in translation despite some good performances. Here’s the movie review of Manoj Pahwa and Vinay Pathak’s new film.

Updated on May 25, 2018 08:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Sanjai Mishra reveals why he went to Rishikesh and started working at a dhaba
Bollywood actor Sanjai Mishra, who will next be seen in Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, talks about his experiences in the film industry in a freewheeling chat.

Updated on May 17, 2018 07:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
He thinks fast and speaks less, reveals Jaideep Ahlawat about his Raazi character
Jaideep Ahlawat came to limelight after playing Shahid Khan in Gangs Of Wasseypur. He will soon be seen in Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi.

Updated on May 12, 2018 02:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Raazi movie review: Alia Bhatt’s vulnerable Indian spy is spotless and superlative
Director Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi is all about Alia Bhatt’s terrific performance. Here’s our movie review of the film based on a book titled Calling Sehmat.

Updated on May 12, 2018 11:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
102 Not Out movie review: You will root for Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and their high spirits
Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor ensure that you root for them despite a few hiccups in the script. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on May 05, 2018 12:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
It doesn’t come naturally, says Rajkummar Rao on nudity in Omerta
Rajkummar Rao is playing dreaded terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh in Hansal Mehta’s Omerta. In a freewheeling chat, they explained what it took them to portray such a person on-screen.

Updated on May 03, 2018 07:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Nanu Ki Jaanu movie review: Abhay Deol’s film is a bizarre ghost story
Nanu Ki Janu movie review: A couple of funny scenes are scattered here and there, but it’s mostly the out of sync acting of Abhay Deol and Patralekhaa that makes the audience giggle.

Updated on Apr 20, 2018 07:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats, New Delhi
Beyond The Clouds movie review: Not Majid Majidi’s best, Ishaan Khatter shines
Beyond The Clouds movie review: Despite excellent symbols and good performances in patches, Beyond The Clouds remains something we have seen before.

Updated on Apr 20, 2018 01:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats, New Delhi
Shouldn’t be punished twice for one crime, says Rajpal Yadav on fraud charges
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is involved in an alleged case of ₹5 crore fraud. Here, the actor explains the case.

Updated on Apr 20, 2018 06:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Patralekha wants Abhay Deol to buy a house in Delhi and that’s not a bad idea
After Happy Bhaag Jayegi, Abhay Deol is returning to comic space with Nanu Ki Jaanu. Directed by Faraz Haider, the film also features Patralekha in the lead role.

Updated on Apr 19, 2018 08:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Won’t do senseless films, says Pankaj Tripathi after winning National Award
Pankaj Tripathi has won the Special Mention for Newton at the 65th National Film Awards. Here’s what he has to say after the win.

Updated on Apr 13, 2018 06:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
October movie review: Varun Dhawan powers Shoojit Sircar’s soulful film
October movie review: Calling Varun Dhawan’s film only a love story will be injustice to its resilient tone. It’s a battle, both inter-personal and intra-personal.

Updated on Apr 14, 2018 08:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats, New Delhi
Went with Varun Dhawan purely on instincts: Shoojit Sircar on October
Shoojit Sircar’s slice of life films have made a mark for their unconventional take on love. He talks about his creative process ahead of October starring Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu.

Updated on Apr 11, 2018 12:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Missing movie review: Slightly disoriented, but Manoj Bajpayee-Tabu make it work
Missing isn’t a spellbinding thriller you were waiting for, but it has its moments. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on Apr 06, 2018 04:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Maybe none of them is a culprit: Manoj Bajpayee reveals why there is a limited promotional drive for Missing
Missing, directed by Mukul Abhyankar, is a murder mystery involving three characters, played by Manoj Bajpayee, Tabu and Annu Kapoor.

Updated on Apr 05, 2018 01:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Baaghi 2 movie review: Goa bears Tiger Shroff’s wrath and so do we
At nearly 150-minute of runtime, Baaghi 2 is a big disappointment, especially for those who were waiting for a new action star to take over Bollywood. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on Mar 31, 2018 04:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Hichki movie review: Rani Mukerji’s well-intentioned film could have been so much more
Hichki is a well intentioned film that will give you ample opportunities to wipe tears, but it doesn’t make a strong comment. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on Mar 25, 2018 04:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Hate Story 4 movie review: So much hate is injurious to your health. Zero star
Hate Story 4 is nothing more than a failed attempt to titillate the audience. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on Mar 10, 2018 12:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Hate Story 4: Can erotic thrillers guarantee success in Bollywood?
Vikram Bhatt started experimenting with Kasoor (2001) and aced the formula with Raaz (2002). He devised a formula that was to rule the box office for the next decade: Melodious music, titillating scenes and unapologetic approach during promotions.

Updated on Mar 08, 2018 12:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Pari movie review: Anushka Sharma’s film is jumbled, chaotic and bland
Anushka Sharma’s film Pari is a confusing tell of ghosts, ghouls, djinns and forced legitimacy. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on Mar 04, 2018 12:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Sridevi, Bollywood’s Chandni, was a superstar like none other
Sridevi, the Hawa Hawaai girl of Indian cinema, was more than just an actor. She was an icon in true sense. Those who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s would remember her charm and onscreen influence. It was more than just style.

Updated on Feb 25, 2018 12:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rohit Vats, New Delhi
Welcome To New York movie review: Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha’s extended IIFA promo is a never-ending pain
Welcome To New York is not worth wasting your time, money, patience and intelligence. Here’s our movie review.

Updated on Feb 23, 2018 06:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New York | Rohit Vats
Decoding the success of Pyaar Ka Punchnama: How it became a sleeper hit
Pyaar ka Punchnama released without a huge publicity drive and surprised many by striking gold at the box office in 2011.

Updated on Feb 22, 2018 08:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety: My other films didn’t work because they were bad films, says Nushrat Bharucha
Nushrat Bharucha is soon going to be seen in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, her fourth film with Kartik Aaryan and Luv Ranjan. She talks about her experiences.

Updated on Feb 21, 2018 10:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rohit Vats