Divya Unny, Author at Arré

Love Hostel Review: Noir at its Gruesome Best

Love Hostel is violent, vicious and clutches at your throat throughout a run-time shouldered by terrific performances by Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra and chief among them, a chilling turn by Bobby Deol.

Divya Unny July 26, 2016

People

Naseeruddin Shah: A father figure for all seasons

In Gehraiyaan, Naseeruddin Shah plays yet another version of the fatherly figure that has endeared him to a generation of viewers. His ability to embody both flaws and vulnerability, are traits that made me look for my own paa in him.

Divya Unny July 22, 2016

POV

How choosing not to be a mother brought me closer to my father

Motherhood is so often expected to come as a natural choice to women. Almost a year into the pandemic, I realised it is not for me. Here's how I revealed my choice to my father. It only brought us closer.

Divya Unny July 18, 2016

Pop Culture

Jalsa review: Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah in top form

Suresh Triveni’s Jalsa is an unsettling story about two mothers who though miles apart in class, caste and social standing, speak the same language of motherhood.

Divya Unny July 18, 2016

Pop Culture

Anek Review: Raw, but Ultimately Rewarding to Watch

Anek isn’t perfect or even gainful in storytelling for most parts, but in mainstreaming a conversation about the North-East we seldom have, it serves the purpose of a trigger, our industry needs to explore and experiment.

Divya Unny July 3, 2016

People

Stepping Into the Shoes of a Sex Worker

I’ve spent many nights looking at the shiny shadows of women trying to make a living in the city’s alleys. They made me curious, but stepping into their shoes turned out to be a whole different story.

Divya Unny June 25, 2016

POV

Thar Review: Lots of Style, but Little Substance

Spectacular to look at, Thar sports a more than decent performance by Anil Kapoor. Everything else about the film though underwhelms.

Divya Unny June 21, 2016

POV

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review: A Loud Firecracker of a Film

Jayeshbhai Jordaar is everything you’d expect from a Ranveer Singh performance. But while the charms work, the film can often become too loud for its own good. That doesn’t, of course, make it not worth your time.

Divya Unny June 17, 2016

Pop Culture

Mai Review: A Chilling Blend of Violence and Innocence

Netflix’s Mai starring Sakshi Tanwar in a brilliant central role is a well-performed series based on a familiar premise. It does most things well, except resonate on an emotional level but is certainly worth watching and waiting for.

Divya Unny June 2, 2016

Pop Culture

Jhund Review: Amitabh Bachchan Anchors a Stirring Underdog Story

Though Jhund is powered by the towering presence of Amitabh Bachchan it also belongs to the motley group of non-actors that become the film’s conflict and soul.

Divya Unny May 29, 2016