Film critic

Abhishek Srivastava

Writes for The Times of India, Times of India, Navbharat Times, Moneycontrol, Times

30reviews 2023–26active ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.1 average rating given
Ghich Pich 2025 Ghich Pich
Ghich Pich 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in Times of India

Abhishek Srivastava of Times of India gave the film 3.5/5 rating, writing "For a film named ‘Ghich Pich’ (which loosely suggests confusion or entanglement), it's surprisingly cohesive, a well-structured, well-performed slice-of-life drama that knows exactly what it wants to say".
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Humans in the Loop 2025 Humans in the Loop
Humans in the Loop 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in The Times of India

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India awarded 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Director Aranya Sahay, who also appears briefly as a government officer in the film, occasionally slips into preachy moments, but when the film simply observes, it feels like a fresh voice—a story about AI that is profoundly human."
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Stolen 2025 Stolen
Stolen 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in The Times of India

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated 3.5/5 stars and writes that "Watch ‘Stolen’ for its gripping tension and raw portrayal of India’s class divide in a tight, emotional thriller."
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Jamnapaar 2024 Jamnapaar
Jamnapaar 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

in Times of India

Abhishek Srivastava of Times of India gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 saying that, The Trans-Yamuna milieu is perfectly captured by the show's creators, which reflects in both the dialect and mannerisms.
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IB71 2023 IB71
IB71 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in The Times of India

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "IB71 is an engaging watch that sheds light on a remarkable chapter of history, instilling a sense of pride in our intelligence network.
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UT69 2023 UT69
UT69 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0

in The Times of India

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated this film 2+1⁄2 out of 5 stars and said "'UT69' takes a different path, utilizing humour to a degree that dilutes the overall impact.
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