Film critic

Devesh Sharma

Writes for Filmfare

42reviews 2016–26active ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.3 average rating given
Ikkis 2026 Ikkis
Ikkis 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare also rated 4/5 stars and said that "Sriram Raghavan doesn’t just direct a war drama; he offers an actor a graceful goodbye, and reminds us that the truest war stories are those that mourn what is lost rather than celebrate what is won."
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Kartavya 2026 Kartavya
Kartavya 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated it 3.5/5 stars and writes that "Despite its gripping atmosphere, strong performances and morally complex protagonist, the film leaves behind the feeling of unrealised potential."
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Toaster 2026 Toaster
Toaster 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 4 stars out of 5 and writes that "Toaster marks a confident debut for director Vivek Daschaudhary and producers Patralekhaa and Rao.
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Chhaava 2025 Chhaava
Chhaava 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted that Chhaava succeeds in delivering a high-intensity action film, anchored by Vicky Kaushal's powerhouse performance.
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Ghich Pich 2025 Ghich Pich
Ghich Pich 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated Ghich Pich 3.5/5, describing it as "a coming-of-age story of three Chandigarh boys coming to terms with what life has in store for them." He praised Singla for capturing pre-smartphone India with tenderness and authenticity, where small gestures carry emotional weight.
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Maa 2025 Maa
Maa 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "It falls to Kajol to hold the film together and she does a great job of it.
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Alpha Beta Gamma 2024 Alpha Beta Gamma
Alpha Beta Gamma 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 3.5/5 stars, called it a relationship hurricane and a modern take on urban relationships, and wrote "Alpha Beta Gamma was shot amidst the pandemic with limited resources and that kind of works in the film’s favour.
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Sikandar Ka Muqaddar 2024 Sikandar Ka Muqaddar
Sikandar Ka Muqaddar 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film three out of five stars, describing it as "A Humane Thriller With Twists Aplenty." He noted that the film is a slow-burn thriller with standout performances by Jimmy Sheirgill and Avinash Tiwary, despite some loose ends, uneven pacing, and a far-fetched climax.
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Pathaan 2023 Pathaan
Pathaan 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and called it a "visual spectacle" while also opining that the action choreography was "truly out of this world".
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Chidiya 2016 Chidiya
Chidiya 2016 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

in Filmfare

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare also gave 4 stars out of 5 and observed that "Chidiya is a children’s film which has a poignant message about child labour even as it showcases small dreams and desires of its child protagonists."
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