Baazigar Archives

25 Years of Baazigar: Friendzoning, Power of Attorney and Other Life Lessons

Baazigar introduced us to a new weapon of mass destruction, the power of attorney. And Shah Rukh Khan’s Ajay Sharma taught us that if your contact lens game is on point, you can conquer the world.

Jackie Thakkar June 18, 2016

Pop Culture

Alia Bhatt: The Shahenshah of Our Generation

Alia Bhatt boasts of the hottest opening streak in modern Indian film history, beating Amitabh Bachchan and the Khans hands down.

Parthshri Arora June 15, 2016

Bollywood

The Sidekick, the Saviour: The Underappreciated Comic Genius of Johnny Lever

Johnny Lever has always been a different kind of “sidekick”. Not only did he support the leading actors but he also saved the film with his presence. He’s always been there to provide catharsis by proxy. In Lever, Indian cinema found its human laugh track.

Nair Da April 4, 2016

Bollywood

Baadshah O Baadshah: 21 Years On, This Silly Action-Comedy is Our Go-To Film When We Just Need a Freakin’ Laugh

You rarely enjoy an Abbas-Mustan film for reasons that are not embarrassing. There’s no better evidence of that than Baadshah, a comic-action thriller that boasts of mistaken identities, magnetic shoes, and a private detective who is petrified of dogs.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

Bollywood

What Do Baazigar and Chachi 420 Have in Common With the Oscar-Winning Parasite?

Oscar-winning South Korean phenomenon Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, walks on a similar path as several Bollywood plots, focusing on ugly societal norms, class divide, and striking inequality. The only difference — our love for a sprinkling of masala.

Sayantan Mondal March 3, 2016