Satyanveshi Byomkesh Bakshi

All time bests:

Byomkesh Bakshi - crime detective series shown in Dooradarshan between 1990-95.

It is one of the best television series telecasted till now. Acted by Rajit Kapoor(in hindi version) and based on bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay

Revisiting the different episodes here, as and when I complete watching them again:
1) Kamra No. 102
2) Nasha - Makdi ka ras
3) Wasiyat ka Rahasya
4) Chakrant
5) Adim Shatru
6) Necklace
7) Lohe ka biscuit
8) Bhoot
9) Bemisal
10) Chidiyaghar
11) Upasanhaar
12) Sahi ka kanta
13) Tasveer chor
14) Kahin Kavi Kalidas
15) Vansh ka khoon
16) Agnivaan
17) Balak jasoos
18) Khoon
19) Adrishya Trikon

Yeh Mera India (2009)

Yeh Mera India (2009)

Rating 6.5/10

Hindi film

This film should be critically acclaimed for its screenplay. The story revolves around lives of 12 people who are in stark contrasts of society. Its also about stereotypes and the same message from different art films is conveyed here.

Stereotypes of Brahmin oppressing dalit, rich oppressing poor, Marathi oppressing Bihari, Hindu muslim conflict, bad vice of prostitution all in one movie.

The reality is very different than shown in such films. For a moment everyone is consoled into imagination that things get better, but alas these are just films. Not every aspect of this film is praiseworthy though. The actors have done a wonderful job and screen play was good, this makes it 6.5/10

Otta Nanayam(2005)

Otta Nanayam(2005)
means 'just one coin please' in Malayalam.

rating 6/10

Overall a good film with occasional good acting by Malayalam film actor Priyamani and Salim.
The new comer hero was also good.
The film is a poor person from lower middle class family who was forced to join a colony of beggars near railway station. The money was for liver operation of his ailing mother. This is where Priyamani lives a life of beggar with destitue kids. The film depicts the organised begging racket in cities, exploitation by anti-social elements and sad life of the people who are initially forced into this profession and dont get a chance to better life.

The film was very predictable though. Important twists in story was shown very lightly and without importance.

Harisree Ashokan and Salim in side roles, show their sheer talent whenever they appear. Overall 6/10 rating for this.