Harshleen Anand

Love 'Stranger Things'? Here Are 6 More Similar Shows To Satisfy Your Hungry Eyes

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Oct 302017
 

So the second season of the cult Netflix original ‘Stranger Things’ was bestowed upon us by the Duffer Brothers and it doesn’t matter if you believe in celebrating Halloween or not, you’ve got to thank them for this amazing gift!

If you are a true fan like me, then chances are either you have already binge watched the season over Saturday night or like your calories, you are counting episodes and trying hard to extend it over this week at least. For your hungry eyes, here’s a list of six shows that match the vibe of our beloved ‘Stranger Things’ :

1. ‘The OA’- It is like a treasure found in a coal mine. Very less publicity, brilliant concept and even after one year of dropping this drug on our minds, Netflix continues teasing us about the second season. Prairie comes back home after years with an intriguing tale about her absence. Just like ‘Stranger Things’, there’s a group of school kids who join her quest.

2. ‘Fringe’- This JJ Abraham sci-fi series follows FBI agents from the fictional fringe division who use fringe science to investigate unexplained, perplexed happenings around them. Good thing is that the show spans five seasons and over 100 episodes, so binge away my friend!

3. ‘Misfits’- The characters of this show are based in London who suddenly have superpowers embedded in them after a storm hits the city. It’s a combination of sci-fi, supernatural sprinkled with dark comedy and action.

4. ‘Freaks And Geeks’ – For starters, this show has been listed under the ‘100 greatest shows of all time’ by the TIME magazine. ‘Stranger Things’ has a star cast of stellar kids who are geeks and freaks to others at the same time. This show is enjoyed best if you fell for the fuzzy 80’s vibe from ST, no sci- fi in this one though. Still worth a watch.

5. ‘Black Mirror’ – This one is pretty famous and chances are most people have watched at least one episode. This anthology series created by Charlie Brooker is pretty intriguing and plays with your psyche. The best part is that all episodes are stand alone so you don’t always have to pick up from where you left. The ‘black mirror’ signifies the dark undertone of the hazard that the technology on our screens pose today.

6. ‘Twin Peaks’- This American mystery, horror, drama is dated from the year of 1990.  This cult show revolves around one major question- who killed Laura Palmer? The show is headed by FBI agent Dale Cooper who is looking into the murder of Laura in the mysterious town of Twin Peaks. Pretty similar to the investigative vibes of Jim Hopper.

A tub of popcorn, some pizza, a good sound system and you are ready to go! 

Clash Of The Khiladi: 'Padman' & '2.0' Set To Be Akshay's Biggest Clash At The Box Office

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Oct 292017
 

It’s going to be a double whammy, a whimsical visual treat and a fiesta at the box office for every Akshay Kumar fan out there. Bollywood’s resident ‘Khiladi’ is all set to face his biggest clash at the box office. His home production which also Twinkle Khanna’s production house’s maiden project ‘Padman’is going to compete with 2.0 which also stars Akshay along with Rajnikanth.

 

‪Press day for @ToiletTheFilm today! Will be live on my Facebook with the team at 3.45 pm IST. Hope to see you all there. #ToiletUKTakeOver ‬

A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:06am PDT

 

The release date of 2.0 was already slated to be 25th January 2018 and the release date for ‘Padman’ was announced to be 26th January 2018.

Not all superheroes come with capes! Bringing you the true story of a real superhero, #Padman this Republic Day – 26th January, 2018! pic.twitter.com/hcEcJPO6Up

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 29, 2017

‘Padman’ will trace the journey of Arunachalam Muruganantham, the brain behind the low cost machinery for manufacturing affordable sanitary napkins for women who have little access. The movie also stars Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte.  2.0 on the other hand, is all set to be an action treat and is a sequel to Rajnikanth’s ‘Robot’. The movie will see Akshay as the antagonist with many shades and also stars Amy Jackson. The music was recently released in Dubai.

Clash Of The Khiladi: Padman And 2.0 All Set To Be Akshay's Biggest Clash At The Box Office © Subaskaran Allirajah

However, if reports are to be believed, then most probably ‘2.0’ will be pushed to the summer of 2018. That would also make more sense in the terms of spacing out time between releasing songs, trailer and the movie itself.  Adding more flavour to the box office is Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘Aiyaari’ which will also release on the same weekend. Which version of Khiladi are you going to choose? 

6 On-Screen Psychopaths From Bollywood Who Will Mess With Your Minds Like No One Else

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Oct 232017
 

Bollywood’s penchant of churning some excellent movies in every genre is what makes it one of most famous industries in the entire world. While a good romantic flick or an exciting action movie sure serves the purpose of absorbing a viewer’s time, some movies revolve around psychopath characters which make for a pretty thrilling watch. Here’s a list of some of the most well-crafted movies that revolved around a psychopath lead:

1. Darr

SRK nailed it like no one else. Until today, ‘Kkkkirannn’ is an iconic dialogue. Be it his madness for Kiran in the amazing songs or his obsession to have her only to himself, Shah Rukh as a psychopath paved way for many more roles that were portrayed by other actors but were obviously heavily influenced by his iconic character.

2. Kaun

Urmila might be out of the acting scenario right now, but her character in ‘Kaun’ was truly terrifying. She plays a psychopath who initially won’t allow a stranger (Manoj Bajpayee) to enter the house, but eventually things take a strange turn. Definitely one of her creepiest and most amazing performances.

3. Gupt

Kajol easily passes off as the innocent best friend with bizarre plans to achieve her one-sided love at any cost. The movie was pretty cool at the time when it was released and she was one of the few actresses who decided to take up this role and even nail it down to the last detail.

4. Raman Raghav 2.0

Possibly one of the best flicks of its kind in recent times. Nawazuddin Siddiqui knows exactly how to wear the skin of a terrifying character with ease.

5. Dushman

One can easily call Ashutosh Rana a man of perfection. He is clearly underrated but a critically acclaimed actor of insane calibre. His psychopath character’s obsession with Sonia and Naina, two sisters was creepy and gruesomely honest.

6. Agni Sakshi

Starring Nana Patekar, Manisha Koirala and Jackie Shroff in the lead roles, the story tells the tale of a married woman who is claimed by Nana to be his wife, even though she is already married.

There are several more movies that had some amazing performances by actors who essayed the role of a psychopath and in the next list, we’ll list out the most iconic Hollywood movies that revolved around psychopath characters. Until then, this should help you with some much needed thrill.

6 On-Screen Psychopaths From Bollywood Who Will Mess With Your Minds Like No One Else

 Celebrities
Oct 232017
 

Bollywood’s penchant of churning some excellent movies in every genre is what makes it one of most famous industries in the entire world. While a good romantic flick or an exciting action movie sure serves the purpose of absorbing a viewer’s time, some movies revolve around psychopath characters which make for a pretty thrilling watch. Here’s a list of some of the most well-crafted movies that revolved around a psychopath lead:

1. Darr

SRK nailed it like no one else. Until today, ‘Kkkkirannn’ is an iconic dialogue. Be it his madness for Kiran in the amazing songs or his obsession to have her only to himself, Shah Rukh as a psychopath paved way for many more roles that were portrayed by other actors but were obviously heavily influenced by his iconic character.

2. Kaun

Urmila might be out of the acting scenario right now, but her character in ‘Kaun’ was truly terrifying. She plays a psychopath who initially won’t allow a stranger (Manoj Bajpayee) to enter the house, but eventually things take a strange turn. Definitely one of her creepiest and most amazing performances.

3. Gupt

Kajol easily passes off as the innocent best friend with bizarre plans to achieve her one-sided love at any cost. The movie was pretty cool at the time when it was released and she was one of the few actresses who decided to take up this role and even nail it down to the last detail.

4. Raman Raghav 2.0

Possibly one of the best flicks of its kind in recent times. Nawazuddin Siddiqui knows exactly how to wear the skin of a terrifying character with ease.

5. Dushman

One can easily call Ashutosh Rana a man of perfection. He is clearly underrated but a critically acclaimed actor of insane calibre. His psychopath character’s obsession with Sonia and Naina, two sisters was creepy and gruesomely honest.

6. Agni Sakshi

Starring Nana Patekar, Manisha Koirala and Jackie Shroff in the lead roles, the story tells the tale of a married woman who is claimed by Nana to be his wife, even though she is already married.

There are several more movies that had some amazing performances by actors who essayed the role of a psychopath and in the next list, we’ll list out the most iconic Hollywood movies that revolved around psychopath characters. Until then, this should help you with some much needed thrill.

There Is Now An Official Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Day. How Are You Planning To Celebrate It?

 Celebrities
Oct 232017
 

We have grown up watching ‘The Rock’ do a lot of things. From thrashing the life out of people both in the ring and in movies, he is more than a social figure. He is known to be a man with a wonderful heart who not only gives fitness goals a new name, but also lights up the lives he touches. There are a select few celebrities who use their image to make this world a positive place by motivating and influencing their fans, and Dwayne is definitely on that list.

Unforgettable and inspiring day. #HoldOn 🇺🇸

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Sep 11, 2017 at 9:45pm PDT

One such amazing association that has stood out on Dwayne’s social media has been his love and affection for Vancouver in Canada.  He’s often shared his tales of struggle and how the city helped him reach where he is today.

Sometimes the goal we’ve worked our ass off for years is never achieved. Then years later we look back and realize, it’s the best thing that NEVER happened.

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 9, 2017 at 8:19pm PDT

 

He is currently shooting for his movie in the same city and his movie project has generated more than 3,000 jobs for people living there, which is a huge number. To felicitate everyone’s beloved ‘The Rock’, the mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson decided to declare 19th October as ‘Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’ day.

And big thanks @TheRock + team for making #Skyscraper movie in #Vancouver. 3000+ people working on set this week – phenomenal! pic.twitter.com/derbJTVu7o

— Gregor Robertson (@MayorGregor) October 20, 2017

“Yes, we do smell what The Rock is cookin, I, Gregor Robertson, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 19, 2017 as DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON DAY”, the proclamation read. Dwayne was honoured in a quiet meeting and people didn’t get to celebrate until the announcement was made public by the star on his social media.

It’s official: The Rock Day. Such a cool (and bad ass) honor to have the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, present this proclamation to me last night on set. I’m a grateful man to be in the business of making big movies and entertainment that serve multiple purposes around the world. One of those critical purposes is providing jobs for thousands of hard working people, local businesses and economies every time we bring a production to town. Jobs and opportunities for people. And free waffles for me. Thank you Mayor and your staff for being so gracious and welcoming to myself and our entire production crew to your city. And thank you for this honor and thanks for being such a cool guy. Vancouver will always hold a special place in my DNA. Next time drinks on me.. #ItsOfficial #TheRockProc #October19th #Vancouver #TheRockDay ✊ðŸ?¾

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Oct 20, 2017 at 3:18pm PDT

If you are a fan, it doesn’t matter if you are in Vancouver or New Delhi. Any day is a good day to celebrate the big man.  

There Is Now An Official Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Day. How Are You Planning To Celebrate It?

 Celebrities
Oct 232017
 

We have grown up watching ‘The Rock’ do a lot of things. From thrashing the life out of people both in the ring and in movies, he is more than a social figure. He is known to be a man with a wonderful heart who not only gives fitness goals a new name, but also lights up the lives he touches. There are a select few celebrities who use their image to make this world a positive place by motivating and influencing their fans, and Dwayne is definitely on that list.

Unforgettable and inspiring day. #HoldOn 🇺🇸

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Sep 11, 2017 at 9:45pm PDT

One such amazing association that has stood out on Dwayne’s social media has been his love and affection for Vancouver in Canada.  He’s often shared his tales of struggle and how the city helped him reach where he is today.

Sometimes the goal we’ve worked our ass off for years is never achieved. Then years later we look back and realize, it’s the best thing that NEVER happened.

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 9, 2017 at 8:19pm PDT

 

He is currently shooting for his movie in the same city and his movie project has generated more than 3,000 jobs for people living there, which is a huge number. To felicitate everyone’s beloved ‘The Rock’, the mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson decided to declare 19th October as ‘Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’ day.

And big thanks @TheRock + team for making #Skyscraper movie in #Vancouver. 3000+ people working on set this week – phenomenal! pic.twitter.com/derbJTVu7o

— Gregor Robertson (@MayorGregor) October 20, 2017

“Yes, we do smell what The Rock is cookin, I, Gregor Robertson, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 19, 2017 as DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON DAY”, the proclamation read. Dwayne was honoured in a quiet meeting and people didn’t get to celebrate until the announcement was made public by the star on his social media.

It’s official: The Rock Day. Such a cool (and bad ass) honor to have the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, present this proclamation to me last night on set. I’m a grateful man to be in the business of making big movies and entertainment that serve multiple purposes around the world. One of those critical purposes is providing jobs for thousands of hard working people, local businesses and economies every time we bring a production to town. Jobs and opportunities for people. And free waffles for me. Thank you Mayor and your staff for being so gracious and welcoming to myself and our entire production crew to your city. And thank you for this honor and thanks for being such a cool guy. Vancouver will always hold a special place in my DNA. Next time drinks on me.. #ItsOfficial #TheRockProc #October19th #Vancouver #TheRockDay ✊ðŸ?¾

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Oct 20, 2017 at 3:18pm PDT

If you are a fan, it doesn’t matter if you are in Vancouver or New Delhi. Any day is a good day to celebrate the big man.  

Salman Khan Had Just One Question When He Met Dhinchak Pooja On Bigg Boss

 Celebrities
Oct 222017
 

Million hits on her selfies, her scooter becoming a ‘dilon ka shooter’ and now her official stamp on Afreen being  bewafaa, there is no synonym of absurd that Dhinchak Pooja is not redefining.

A post shared by Dhinchak Pooja👑 (@dhinchakofficial) on Oct 6, 2017 at 9:13pm PDT

 

So her audition for ‘Bigg Boss’ is already as viral as her songs are and the world cannot wait to see the real Pooja inside the house. Dhinchak is as excited as her fans are!

Watch me tonight on #bigboss11 with #salmankhan @ 9pm on #colours and #mtv

A post shared by Dhinchak Pooja👑 (@dhinchakofficial) on Oct 22, 2017 at 12:55am PDT

So when Salman Khan finally met Dhincha babe on ‘Bigg Boss’ before she entered the house, he had just one question for the public. They exchanged their pleasantries and then he asked him to teach him a few lines from her song. Salman was clearly baffled at the success of her music.

 

Ek dhinchak andaaz mein entry lene wali hai #BB11 ki first wildcard contestant, Dhinchak Pooja, aaj raat 9 PM! #WeekendKaVaar #BBSneakPeek pic.twitter.com/dxZJlKxlKA

— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 22, 2017

 

Priyank Sharma and Dhinchak Pooja are all set to enter the house as wild card contestants.

#mtv #priyanksharma #splitsvillax #priyanksharmaaa #body #bodybuilding #hairs #abs #roadies #dance #dancing #nopain #nogain #nopainnogains

A post shared by PRIYANK SHARMA (@priyankshamaaa) on Aug 23, 2017 at 6:40am PDT

 

 While Dhinchak boasts that no one can beat her when it comes to confidence, only time will tell how she fares under the beaming eyes of the public and the grilling of the other house inmates.

 

Salman Khan Had Just One Question When He Met Dhinchak Pooja On Bigg Boss

 Celebrities
Oct 222017
 

Million hits on her selfies, her scooter becoming a ‘dilon ka shooter’ and now her official stamp on Afreen being  bewafaa, there is no synonym of absurd that Dhinchak Pooja is not redefining.

A post shared by Dhinchak Pooja👑 (@dhinchakofficial) on Oct 6, 2017 at 9:13pm PDT

 

So her audition for ‘Bigg Boss’ is already as viral as her songs are and the world cannot wait to see the real Pooja inside the house. Dhinchak is as excited as her fans are!

Watch me tonight on #bigboss11 with #salmankhan @ 9pm on #colours and #mtv

A post shared by Dhinchak Pooja👑 (@dhinchakofficial) on Oct 22, 2017 at 12:55am PDT

So when Salman Khan finally met Dhincha babe on ‘Bigg Boss’ before she entered the house, he had just one question for the public. They exchanged their pleasantries and then he asked him to teach him a few lines from her song. Salman was clearly baffled at the success of her music.

 

Ek dhinchak andaaz mein entry lene wali hai #BB11 ki first wildcard contestant, Dhinchak Pooja, aaj raat 9 PM! #WeekendKaVaar #BBSneakPeek pic.twitter.com/dxZJlKxlKA

— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 22, 2017

 

Priyank Sharma and Dhinchak Pooja are all set to enter the house as wild card contestants.

#mtv #priyanksharma #splitsvillax #priyanksharmaaa #body #bodybuilding #hairs #abs #roadies #dance #dancing #nopain #nogain #nopainnogains

A post shared by PRIYANK SHARMA (@priyankshamaaa) on Aug 23, 2017 at 6:40am PDT

 

 While Dhinchak boasts that no one can beat her when it comes to confidence, only time will tell how she fares under the beaming eyes of the public and the grilling of the other house inmates.

 

The New 'Stranger Things 2'clip Explains How Eleven Returns To The Real World

 Celebrities
Oct 162017
 

We wait for Christmas, we wait for Diwali. Little did I know we’d start waiting for Halloween as well, because, ‘Stranger Things’ is coming back! If you are a fan, then you are a part of the club obviously. The trailer has dropped and our minds are already busy contemplating so many questions.

Besides our excitement meter shooting high, one question that has been hovering over like a helicopter is how the hell does our favourite character Eleven come back to life. The MCM Comic Con aired a small clip which basically answers one major question. How does Eleven find her way back home into the real world?

Here we go! @milliebbrown introduces world exclusive, never before seen footage from @Stranger_Things 2! pic.twitter.com/ibaEkLNr9l

— MCM Comic Con (@MCMComicCon) October 16, 2017

She punches her way back through the wall with a lot of drama that is simultaneously unloading itself around her. Will Byers is back but is clearly not the same boy who left as he still suffers from the consequences of his tryst with the ‘other side’ even though the doctors say ‘it’s all in his head’. We still need to know what happens to poor Barb! Winona Ryder is wonderful as the hysterical mom as usual.

New 'Stranger Things 2' Clip Explains Eleven's Return© netflix

The entire town is now aware of the darkness that hangs over their heads but like them, even we are clueless about what the future holds.  The plot is offcourse mind boggling, all thanks to amazing work by the writers. Talking about the brilliance of storytelling, let’s take out a minute to bestow some serious appreciation on the crazy soundtrack that this show has.

Even before the second season airs, the show has been renewed for another season. Well, as a fan, I am the last one to complain about it.

The New 'Stranger Things 2'clip Explains How Eleven Returns To The Real World

 Celebrities
Oct 162017
 

We wait for Christmas, we wait for Diwali. Little did I know we’d start waiting for Halloween as well, because, ‘Stranger Things’ is coming back! If you are a fan, then you are a part of the club obviously. The trailer has dropped and our minds are already busy contemplating so many questions.

Besides our excitement meter shooting high, one question that has been hovering over like a helicopter is how the hell does our favourite character Eleven come back to life. The MCM Comic Con aired a small clip which basically answers one major question. How does Eleven find her way back home into the real world?

Here we go! @milliebbrown introduces world exclusive, never before seen footage from @Stranger_Things 2! pic.twitter.com/ibaEkLNr9l

— MCM Comic Con (@MCMComicCon) October 16, 2017

She punches her way back through the wall with a lot of drama that is simultaneously unloading itself around her. Will Byers is back but is clearly not the same boy who left as he still suffers from the consequences of his tryst with the ‘other side’ even though the doctors say ‘it’s all in his head’. We still need to know what happens to poor Barb! Winona Ryder is wonderful as the hysterical mom as usual.

New 'Stranger Things 2' Clip Explains Eleven's Return© netflix

The entire town is now aware of the darkness that hangs over their heads but like them, even we are clueless about what the future holds.  The plot is offcourse mind boggling, all thanks to amazing work by the writers. Talking about the brilliance of storytelling, let’s take out a minute to bestow some serious appreciation on the crazy soundtrack that this show has.

Even before the second season airs, the show has been renewed for another season. Well, as a fan, I am the last one to complain about it.

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