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by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and opined "Whether it is Pannalal, Palash, Snigdha or even the people they encounter along the way, everyone seems to be searching for connection while trying to make peace with their circumstances." He praised the slow approach of the film, the mundane and quite moments, the writing, the bond between Mishra and Sarkar, performances of Mishra and Chakraborty and the supporting cast.

The screenplay introduces developments that promise emotionally explosive consequences but often resolves them in ways that feel somewhat predictable or too neatly packaged.

Together, they share a dynamic that keeps the film engaging enough.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and wrote "Anusandhan has a solid premise— an investigative journalist pursuing a story inside a correctional home — and the performances pack enough punch to pull viewers in.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and wrote "Karma Korma does not play by the established rules of the conventional Bengali web thriller.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and wrote "the film takes a measured approach to explore the perennial conundrum surrounding traditionalism vs modernity" He praised the balance between Jadab Pandit's traditional view and Shashi's Western education, Ananya's restrained performance, Jaya's apt portrayal of the complex character of Kusum, the calm pace of the narrative, the breathing cinematography, editing and the music.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and termed it as "A South Indian mass entertainer rooted in Bengal".

While Jeet does well in a comedic role, it is Rukmini Maitra who shines in the double performance, setting Isha and Nisha apart through her body language, diction and mannerisms. Her chemistry with Jeet is easy on the eye too. In the role of Samar’s junior associate, Saurav Das’s comic timing is spot on. Kharaj Mukherjee delivers plenty of laughs, but some of the jokes are in poor taste. Ambarish Bhattacharya as Samar’s lusty neighbour gets the loudest claps every time he says, ‘Oh lovely’. Rajatava Dutta has one of the film’s funniest moments when he goes about showing photos of prospective suitors to Isha for her remarriage.

Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan struggles to create the kind of comedic moments that were the hallmark of the original TV serial.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph India criticised the screenplay and "focus on several subplots", writing, "Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan struggles to create the kind of comedic moments that were the hallmark of the original TV serial."

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and wrote "Priyanka plays Jaya with a raw vulnerability and quiet strength that makes the character’s journey from a shy, submissive homemaker to one who stands up for herself quite convincing.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and opined "One of the show’s most significant achievements is its ability to make the paranormal feel plausible within a contemporary, urban context.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and noted "With Shontaan, Raj Chakrabarty delivers a family drama that stays with you even after you have left the hall.

Jean-Marc Selva’s cinematography keeps things intimate and lived-in. The film is shot entirely with a hand-held camera and in real locations, giving an impression of constant movement and uncertainty. The musical score by Simon Fransquet lingers on and grows on you through the film. Written by Alok Sharma, the narrative is slow burn. And that’s where the film falters. I’m game for slow-burn narratives but it feels like the plot has been thinly structured when the pace slackens. The scenes leading up to the romance between Ridhi and Anshuman are weakly written and hence awkwardly performed. Overall, there’s a lot to appreciate and a few things to criticise in Lakadbaggha. Does it make it worth viewing? Of course.