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Sikandar Ka Muqaddar review: Neeraj Pandey’s Tom and Jerry-esque thriller is decent, far from perfect

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Sikandar Ka Muqaddar review: Neeraj Pandey’s Tom and Jerry-esque thriller is decent, far from perfect

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar offers a gripping storyline featuring Avinash Tiwary and Tamannaah Bhatia. While the film starts strong, it loses momentum midway.

Neeraj Pandey knows his audience. He likes to keep them guessing in his thrillers- from Baby (2015), to Special 26 (2013). His last theatrical release Auron Kein Kahaan Dum Tha, took it a notch higher.

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by making you guess what happened to the filmmaker who could otherwise weave an engaging story. An excruciatingly slow watch, it suffered from an identity crisis: was it a romantic drama, or a thriller, or a daily soap parading around as a film? Thankfully, Pandey is back to what he does best, with Sikandar Ka Muqaddar.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar: The plot

The film stars Avinash Tiwary as the protagonist Sikandar, Tamannaah Bhatia as his wife Kamini and Jimmy Shergill as cop Jaswinder Singh. The story: some diamonds are stolen from a jewellery exhibition, where Sikandar, Kamini and Mangesh Desai (played by Rajeev Mehta) are held as prime suspects by Jaswinder.

Sikandar’s entire life is turned upside down, despite not being proven guilty. He marries Kamini, a single mother and she falls sick one day. He is even expelled from jobs. Basically, his ‘muqaddar’ is a character in itself here. He had promised Jaswinder that he will apologise one day, for not trusting his innocenc rest of the plot.

The film begins on an urgent note. You are sucked into the world Panday creates (also the writer), and really want to know who stole the diamonds. He knows just how much information he needs to give to the viewers at a given point, to leave them intrigued. It works.

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And it fell apart

But somewhere around the halfway point, the film’s tone suddenly changes, and things slow down. From being a thriller about who executed the robbery, the focus completely shifts to Sikandar’s woes. This might not go down well with some viewers, purely because things started on a pacy note.

A common problem shared by his last film Auron Mein Kahaan… and this one is— Neeraj doesn’t know where to end his film. He keeps adding so much that it takes a lot of time to tie the loose ends eventually.

Avinash tries hard to bring Sikandar to life, and he nearly succeeds. The story is riding on the Tom and Jerry equation between him and Jimmy, and he rises to the occasion. Shergill does what he does best: it’s interesting how the man has managed to create a space for himself even with multiple cop/ gangster roles till date. Tamannaah lends good support to the story.

Overall, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, is a decent thriller. I like the wordplay in the title, which you eventually realise subverts Muqaddar ka Sikandar. If only Neeraj had resisted burdening the film with a lot of things. It streams on Netflix from November 29.

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The performances, especially by the lead actors, are decent, but the screenplay lacks the sharpness and tension needed to elevate the plot. While the characters keep viewers interested, the predictable twists and pacing issues hold the film back from achieving greatness. The movie doesn’t delve deep enough into character development, which could have added layers to the story.

Overall, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar provides a watchable experience for fans of the thriller genre, but it ultimately fails to leave a lasting impact. Its Tom-and-Jerry-like cat-and-mouse chase sequences bring moments of fun, but they don’t make up for the film’s inconsistencies.

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

One of Bollywood actor Kiara Advani’s most exciting and memorable years will be 2025. Kiara and her famous husband, Sidharth Malhotra, revealed their first child’s impending arrival in February of this year. The couple and soon-to-be parents were seen outside a hospital two weeks ago, and Kiara was the first to show off her gorgeous baby bulge and pregnancy glow.

To top it all off, Kiara will soon be attending her first Met Gala! She and Siddharth were photographed outside their New York hotel only last night. A fan posted this photo of Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra on social media when they arrived at their New York hotel. Now, it has In a heartwarming display of affection, Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra.

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Recently spotted in New York City carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag, ahead of her much-anticipated Met Gala 2025 debut. The candid moment, captured outside their hotel, quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture

Kiara, expecting her first child with Siddharth, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online. The photo, shared on Reddit, garnered comments like.

The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering.

Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood glamour and appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone to walk the red He’s holding her bag they’re so highlighting the couple’s endearing dynamic international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen support during this special time.

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In a heartwarming moment captured in New York City, Bollywood actor Siddharth Malhotra was seen carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag as they entered their hotel ahead of the Met Gala 2025. The candid photograph, shared by a fan on Reddit, quickly went viral, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture Kiara, expecting her first child Siddharth.

Looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearanc.

At the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering support during this special time Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood.

Glamour and international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen Kiara, expecting her first child with, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. , dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed Kiara’s carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble.

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