Abhi

Life is a ratio of what we watch and what we notice.
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[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

cseabhi → cinephileabhi → ratiobyabhi → ASlowRebuild.

X handles changed for my this profiile faster than habits😅

But still Abhi. Still films but now with wandering thoughts. Now with fatherhood, ordinary meals and a life slowly being put back together😍

[Neha @neha_aisa]

संघर्ष तब तक जब तक आखिरी छात्र अपने घर नहीं पहुँच जाता है!

Order of release of arrested students and withdrawal of cases has been notified following our meeting with Bihar DGP

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Bit late for this post, but legacy media got it dead wrong... GenZ completely flipped the script.

Massive respect to @neha_aisa and the whole team for holding it down with zero compromise.

The energy and determination from @Wangchuk66 sir and @abhijeet_dipke literally woke the entire country up.

Excited to see where Neha and this new generation with a new vision and language take this movement next! ✊

Though I’m definitely going to miss those protest reels on my Insta feed. 🤦‍♂️

#GenZIndia

[Abhinav Pandey @Abhinavpinch]

जनता सत्ता की नाक तक पहुंच गई थी,माने चाहे ना माने देश की सरकार हिल गई थी

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Legacy godi media ka kaam ab bas sarkaar ko cover up karna at any cost reh gaya hai.

Teenagers aur students par police brutality hui, peeta gaya, injured hue...saikdon videos hain but...

Instead of asking tough questions, they are busy labeling our youth..

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

The massive youth turnout at Jantar Mantar proves students refuse to accept systemic failure.

Dissent is democratic right and the government had a duty to listen and act. Instead the police action against peaceful teenagers shows the real face of the government and Delhi Police

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Aisi na jaane kitni kahaniyan sun raha hoon. 💔

[Abhinav Pandey @Abhinavpinch]

Neet Paker Leak जान गँवा चुके बेटे की तस्वीर मंच पर लगी और पिता गुजरात से आए हैं। ये आवाज़ें सरकार को सुननी चाहिए

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Heartbreaking to see citizens have to go to such lengths for future of youth. This isn't about politics. Education should be priority for everyone.

In solidarity with @Wangchuk66 and every protester carrying on their #HungerStrike at Jantar Mantar.

#SonamWangchuk

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

#Assi is definitely not an easy watch... hard to watch and even harder to forget. After Mulk Anubhav Sinha gives yet another a gripping courtroom drama that exposes systemic rot without losing its human core.

What a solid, haunting and powerhouse performances by @kani_kusruti & @taapsee.

@anubhavsinha and @_gauravsolanki story is deeply relevant, necessary and surely an urgent watch.

Don’t miss this!

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

#ZahanKapoor kicked off last year on a high with Black Warrant and returns this time with the light easy going charm of #Bandwaale.

The series may not boast the most solid writing.. the plot and subplots are good but doesn't look convincing and are misfits actually and often lose grip. Familiar beats, same small town chaos and hopes and very predictable storyline.

Yet, there’s a beating heart that makes it pleasant to watch.

I wasn’t completely drawn in from the first episode. But as the couple of episode progressed, the story found some rhythm and the characters Robo, Psy and Mariam began to grow on me especially Robo Kumar.

Yes, it was a breezy watch for me. But definately, a tighter screenplay and sharper execution could have transformed the experience into something truly special.

#ZahanKapoor and #ShaliniPandey were certainly charming, instantly likable, bringing sincerity to their parts.

However, the real scene-stealer is @swanandkirkire. What a performance... absolutely delightful to watch him perform.

And the songs are good too!

#Bandwale on @PrimeVideoIN

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

It’s been a while since I walked out of a @nambiarbejoy film this satisfied. #TuYaaMain turned out to be a satisfying theatrical experience. I walked in with almost no expectations. If anything, I was dragged along by my wife and I couldnt have been happier to be proven wrong.

@_GouravAdarsh is exceptional bringing depth to every moment he’s on screen. #ShanayaKapoor, especially considering her shaky debut, comes across as entirely watchable.

All in all, it’s a slick, highly entertaining ride that delivers far more than I had signed up for.

#BejoyNambiar #AdarshGourav #ShanayaKapoor #TuYaaMainReview #AnandLRai @colouryellow_in

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

This definitely isn’t vintage @VishalBhardwaj . Not his finest, not the classics... yet I was invested. I couldn’t look away.

#ORomeo is chaotic, overlong, and uneven, but it still pulls you in.

@shahidkapoor is magnetic...bruised, romantic, and absolutely ferocious.

@TriptiiDimri is wonderful, bringing grace and gravity to her part. Loved #NanaPatekar.. his scenes with Shahid are standouts.

In an era of remakes and sequels, this is an original story aiming high. It misses at times, lands at others, but remains consistently engaging.

A flawed, messy poem on screen... undeniably heartfelt. I wasnt completely satisfied but I wasnt heartbroken either.

#ORomeoReview #VishalBharadwaj

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Kuch Pahle Jaisa.. #GustaakhIshq is something different.

And this moment. These are the moments that stays with you long after the movie ends and you just revisit the movie again to live those moments.

Such a delicate beautiful and soft movie.

@MrVijayVarma #NaseeruddinShah @fattysanashaikh @sharibhashmi brings rare warmth and smile to our face.

This has to be the most tender and emotional films in recent times.

And the songs by Gulzar saab and @VishalBhardwaj are just amazing.

@ManishMalhotra @purivibhu @JioHotstar

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Watched #Cheekatilo - A really solid idea let down by execution. @sobhitaD brings vulnerability, depth and is really good lead even when the film around her feels formulaic and undercooked.

Not a bad watch but not good either.

#Cheekatilo on @PrimeVideoIN

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

#PerfectFamily - Surprisingly good and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who hasnt watched it yet. Very relatable for a modern Indian family. Neha Dhupia, Manoj Pahwa, Seema Pahwa, Gulshan Devaiah, Girija Oak and Kaveri Seth, all play their parts superbly.

I went in with zero expectations. But after the first episode the series steadily raised my interest over the next few episodes. That said.. it does lose some grip toward the end drifting a bit with subplots and backstories that dont feel entirely convincing.

The emotional side and anxieties of Girija Oak, Gulshan Devaiah feels familiar. Many viewers will see bits of their own lives reflected there. Seema and Manoj Pahwa are as always excellent.. Neha Dhupia stands out as well delivering a very convincing performance as the therapist.

Overall Girija Oak’s character is the standout. Many bahus in Indian families will strongly relate to her sense of being an outsider in the family they are married. The series could have been outstanding had it delved deeper into family tensions, emotional insecurities, fears, and loneliness — but even so, it remains a very very solid watch.

#PerfectFamily #GirijaOak, #GulshanDevaiah, #NehaDhupia, #ManojPahwa, #KaveriSeth, #SeemaPahwa #PankajTripathi

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

#Mardaani3 - Rani Mukerji remains absolutely dependable as Shivani Shivaji Roy, and it’s always a treat watching her on screen. That said... she truly deserves better, sharper writing... the earlier films worked better for me.

This one doesn’t offer many surprises, very predictible but it was still a decent watch overall and yes, the primary reason was Rani.

#Mardaani3 @yrf #RaniMukerji

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Watched #Daldal last night. It is watchable largely due to @bhumipednekar @SamaraTijori. The opening sets up an engaging psychological chase, but the series soon slips into repetition.

It remains watchable yet often dull and heavy, with the constant gloom becoming its weakness. Familiar in parts, but its focus on emotional aftermath makes it a decent weekend watch.

#daldalonprime @PrimeVideoIN

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Watched #ImranKhan interview the other night and #HappyPatel today. I am already in Delhi Belly days.

Oh, the fun I had watching Happy Patel!

Longing for this kind of brain rot comedy... something purely enjoyable and so much fun.

@thevirdas and #KaviShastri, its a paisa vasool entertainer for me. The film works largely because of Vir Das. Hard to imagine anyone else pulling it off.

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

#Haq works best when it stays human.. not legal. @Suparn keeps the story grounded in empathy and survival. The courtroom bits could have been sharper, but the emotional core lands. @yamigautam is brilliant, @EmraanHashmi deeply convincing. Father-daughter moment quietly hits hard...@DanHusain performance as the father also stands out.

Overall a good watch. - on @NetflixIndia

[Abhi @ASlowRebuild]

Watched #Ikkis and absolutely loved it. What a beautiful way to begin 2026.

No chest-thumping, no loudness.. pure feeling.. loss, mourning, emotion and a humane touch. #AgastyaNanda is actually very good...very watchable.

And watching #Dharmendra one last time was unspeakable… just loved him in every frame. Just felt all his emotions. #JaideepAhlawat as always steals every scene.

#SriramRaghavan... incredible work. A gentle deeply felt anti-war film.

Couple of years back he gave us Merry Christmas to start the year and now Ikkis. Love his work. All his work.