Among the popular Bollywood actresses, Rakul Preet Singh is an established actor who has earned her reputation in the film industry. She has starred in many films and is coming up with more releases in 2021.
She made her debut in Telugu cinema with Keratam in 2011 and started making a name for herself as a bankable actress within a short period of time. She has acted in many successful movies across the South industries like Venkatadri Express (2013), Loukyam (2014), Pandaga Chesko (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), Dhruva (2016), Nannaku Prematho (2016) and Spyder (2017).
De De Pyaar De
De De Pyaar De is a rom-com starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu in a story written by Luv Ranjan, who has made films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. It's directed by renowned Hindi film editor Akiv Ali, who has managed to capture a quirky take on urban relationships in this film.
In De De Pyaar De, Ajay Devgn plays Ashish, a rich investment banker who lives in London and is estranged from his ex-wife Manju (Tabu). He meets Aisha (Rakul Preet Singh) when she visits India on holiday with her family, and soon everything changes.
Unlike a lot of bollywood rom-coms, De De Pyaar De doesn't follow a cliched narrative, and is actually pretty funny. It's a good watch for families, and is a pleasant reminder of the fact that age doesn't matter in love.
As with many of his previous films, Ranjan is known for his misogynistic ideals, and while this doesn't make the film entirely unwatchable, it does raise questions about its portrayal of women. As with Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, the movie's first half is pretty light, but there are some nasty scenes in the second half.
De De Pyaar De is a fun film with a few funny moments, and it has a solid ensemble of actors. It also has a strong female lead in Rakul Preet Singh, who is smoking hot and will definitely win your heart. It's a must-watch for all lovers of comedy and masala movies.
Attack
A terrorist attack on an airport in which his girlfriend dies, and he gets paralysed neck-down, leaves John Abraham’s Arjun Shergill reeling. But he soon finds himself thrown into the limelight as the functional test subject of a new artificial intelligence-led technology that could potentially give him superhuman strength and capabilities.
In debutant director Lakshya Raj Anand’s action-packed film, John Abraham plays the hero with grit and vigour. He shows us the emotional toll that an attack can take and gives it his all in his tense moments.
Despite a weak climax, Attack works thanks to its novel script, action, VFX and John Abraham’s first-rate performance. The movie is clearly divided into two halves - a wheelchair bound Arjun (Abraham) getting transformed into a super soldier, and a terrorist crisis erupting in Parliament.
The first half of the film is pretty good and has enough fights to keep you engaged. But the second half feels a bit flat and uninspired.
While the storyline is hardly original, there are some fine performances from Rakul Preet Singh as the scientist and Prakash Raj as the high-ranking officer. However, the film fails to give its characters the much-needed depth they deserve.
The supporting cast too lands up with undeveloped roles. Jacqueline Fernandez, Ratna Pathak Shah and Rajit Kapur hardly add any value to the film.
Runway 34
Runway 34 is a thrilling edge of the seat cinematic experience. It is a film based on true events and it has got the audiences talking about it since its release. It is a survival thriller and has Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Rakul Preet Singh in it along with Ajay Devgn as the director.
The film is loosely based on the story of a flight from Doha to Kochi that narrowly avoided disaster due to bad weather conditions. The film focuses on the actions of the pilots, especially Captain Vikrant Khanna (Ajay Devgn).
Ajay Devgn is an A-list actor who has been in the industry for years and has also delivered great hits like Rudra, Gangubai Kathiawadi and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. He is one of the bankable actors in the Bollywood industry and is a popular face amongst his fans.
He is the director of this film and he has a superb performance as a hero. He plays the role of Captain Vikrant Khanna, a pilot who is strong and borderline arrogant in his abilities. He specializes in handling crises and turbulence at 35000 feet above sea level and works with an airline company.
Ajay Devgn's performance is excellent, but he has to be careful not to overdo his self-assurance. It is a bit too much and makes him seem a little inconsistent. For example, he puts a cigarette in his mouth in no-smoking zones and ignores other people's opinions when they tell him not to do so.
Doctor G
Doctor G focuses on the struggle of Uday (Ayushmann Khurrana) who is a medical student but opts for gynaecology instead of orthopaedics. He is the only male student in this all-woman gynaecology department at a Bhopal medical college. He faces various hurdles and challenges while he tries to find his place in this female-dominated field.
The movie has many funny moments that will make you laugh. It is also a film that will give you food for thought as it deals with some important issues that need to be addressed.
Ayushmann Khurrana is able to portray Uday's character with confidence and ease. He is believable in every scene, whether he is being hassled by his batchmates on campus or handling the matters of his heart. He has a good sense of timing and knows when to react appropriately, which is not easy in a role like this one.
Another good part of the movie is the chemistry that develops between Ayushmann and Rakul Preet Singh. Shefali Shah and Sheeba Chadha play their roles well, giving them depth without overshadowing the central conflict of the film.
While the film is a bit jumpy at times and some of its dialogues are not too effective, the characters that we get to know are very believable. They are all given depth and personality, and there is no tokenism or political correctness in the story.
Thank God
After demonetisation, the life of Ayaan Kapoor (Sidharth Malhotra) - a greedy real estate tycoon with a temper, desperation and ego to match - is turned upside down. His corrupt ways have brought him down, even though he has the benevolent support of his police officer wife and daughter.
He is caught up in a car crash that brings him to Chitragupta, the celestial account-keeper of human karma. CG gives Ayaan a chance to redeem himself on judgment day by proving that he has toted up more good deeds than sins.
The first half of Thank God, adapted from writer-director Anders Matthesen's 2009 Danish film Sorte Kugler, is a laboured comedy that oscillates between the mildly diverting and the crushingly leaden. It focuses on the moral binary that separates virtuous from sinful actions, with an uninspiring script and characters that do not generate any empathy.
Thanks to Indra Kumar, Thank God has a good premise but it is hampered by hackneyed scenarios and uninspired writing. Its cliched narrative and contrived arc do not generate any empathy for the hero and his family.
Despite a strong performance by Ajay Devgn as CG or Chitragupta, the comedy lacks charm. It's a Diwali release aimed at pleasing family crowds but despite star power, the movie fails to hold the viewers' attention. The movie has some good scenes and chemistry between Ajay and Sidharth but the film falls short of expectations.
Chhatriwali
'Chhatriwali' is an uplifting social comedy that aims to promote safe sex and male contraceptives. The film stars Rakul Preet Singh, Sumeet Vyas, Satish Kaushik, Dolly Ahluwalia and Rajesh Tailang in lead roles.
Set in Karnal, a small town in Haryana, Chhatriwali focuses on the life of Sanya Dhingra (Rakul Preet Singh), who wants to change the world by empowering young minds with safe sex education. But this is no pie-in-the-sky dream; she faces a lot of hurdles and struggles to make an impact.
The film also showcases the importance of condom usage, especially in small towns, where it remains woefully low. It tries to educate men and women on the importance of condoms, while debunking the myths attached to them.
While 'Chhatriwali' may not be as groundbreaking as films like 'Janhit Mein Jaari' or 'Doctor G', it is a light-hearted film that makes you laugh with its wittiness and relatability. Writers Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Srivastava steer clear of the potholes that often clog the narratives of such films, and are able to convey a powerful message without being preachy or overtly didactic.
In 'Chhatriwali', Rakul Preet Singh carries the film on her shoulders, effortlessly showcasing the journey from ignorance to acceptance. She plays her role well and is complemented by the other actors. But the overall impact of the film is somewhat diminished by a few weak spots in its script.
