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Review by Malaika Arora Darlings of Alia Bhatt: “What brilliant performances”

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Review by Malaika Arora Darlings of Alia Bhatt: “What brilliant performances”

On August 5, Netflix released the movie Darlings starring Alia Bhatt. Along with Vijay Varma, Shefali Shah, and Roshan Mathew, the dark comedy has the support of Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. On Tuesday, Malaika Arora gushed about the movie and its “brilliant” cast on her Instagram Stories. She also expressed her love for the movie.

Malaika shared a Darlings poster with the caption, “What brilliant performances,” tagging Alia, Vijay, and Shefali. Additionally, the reality TV judge wrote, “I totally lovess. On her own Instagram Stories, Alia Bhatt posted Malaika’s message along with a sticker that read “flying kiss.”

Alia made her debut as a producer with Darlings through her Eternal Sunshine Productions, which also co-produced the movie. Jasmeet K. Reen is the film’s director, and she co-wrote the script with Vijay Maurya, Parveez Sheikh, and others. Alia portrays Badrunissa Shaikh, also known as Badru, a victim of domestic abuse in the movie Darlings. Shefali portrays Alia’s mother Shamshunissa Ansari aka Shamshu, and Vijay Varma plays her husband Hamza.

Alia recently discussed Shah Rukh Khan’s response to Darlings in an interview. She added that their children Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan had seen Darlings and “loved it,” as had his wife Gauri Khan, an interior designer and the movie’s co-producer. Suhana even saw the movie twice, according to Alia, who spoke to Bollywood Bubble.

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Earlier, Alia had mentioned that Gauri Khan enjoyed the film, which was a “big win” for her because Gauri rarely enjoys anything. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Alia commented on Gauri’s response to Darlings, saying, “I was very happy that Gauri loved it. When Gauri enjoys my films, I feel incredibly appreciative. It is extremely uncommon. She dislikes everything. I’m so relieved that she enjoyed the film, despite the fact that she produced it. Even Shah Rukh agrees that if Gauri likes something, it’s a big win, I said when they called me.

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Review of House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1: A solid, albeit sluggish, comeback with more discussion and less action

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There are high hopes for House of the Dragon’s nearly two-year return. The first season of the prequel series to Game of Thrones raised the bar by placing viewers squarely in the thick of action and including rich character development spanning about 20 years in the Dance of the Dragons. The second season picks up just after the horrific events of the first, in which Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and his dragon killed Rhaenyra Targaryen’s (Emma D’Arcy) youngest son, Lucerys (Elliot Mitchell). Now, intent or lack thereof is irrelevant. There’s been bloodshed, and the fallout will be far bloodier.

Fans of Game of Thrones may be reminded of the strategic war table scenes in which the protagonists scheme and plot in poorly lit interiors and consult council to choose the best course of action in the first episode of the second season, “A Son for a Son.” This time around, viewers should anticipate a more engaging comeback if the first episode is any guide. To be honest, it’s a pleasant diversion from the previous season’s unrelenting presentation of the developing conflict between the Blacks and the Greens. This season seems to be taking a much more methodical approach, focusing primarily on the internal conflicts. Peace is undoubtedly unattainable, but in the pursuit  for revenge, what also meets the eye is the reclamation of power, and the expression of grief.

Emma D’Arcy is fierce from the moment they first appear, adding a hint of melancholy and sorrow to the cunning world of things. However, Daemon (Matt Smith) is not to be trusted because he has his own ideas about who will succeed him. He doesn’t understand why pursuing retribution must wait when it may be completed right away. He reasons, “The mother grieves as the queen shirks her duties.” Additionally, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter Helaena (Phia Saban) need to go beyond being remorseful spectators. By the end of this grim tale, we realise exactly why Helaena says she is afraid of rats.

The first episode immerses viewers in the discussions and betrayals that take place in the council chambers and chambers. It takes a confident and poised stride towards intensifying hostilities. While some viewers may be taken aback by showrunner Ryan Condal’s approach, which emphasises character-driven intrigue over grand schemes and spectacular action scenes in the beginning of the season, the show delves deeply into themes of war, betrayal, and legacy. We do get a deeper look at the hopelessness and inner demons of these men who pleasure in killing and retaliation, which makes the first episode promising even though it is a little too inconsistent and constrained for its own benefit. Even now, the first episode is personal and moving, laying  the necessary groundwork for the battles that will inevitably follow as the season develops.

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