Jagga Jasoos, IIFA Debacles and Mandira Bedi

• Why Jagga Jasoos should be applauded for its vision and technical brilliance, despite faltering and losing its way in the 2nd half.
• In defence of Katrina Kaif, who - accent apart - delivers a career-best turn across the always brilliant Ranbir
• An in-depth look at Anurag Basu's many sources of inspiration, from TinTin to Jean-Pierre Melville, courtesy this piece from Bharat Misra https://kahaanikisse.blogspot.in/2017/07/jagga-jasoos-references.html
• A brief summary of IIFA, as we examine why TV has ruined the sanctity and credibility of Indian awards shows.
• Other random chatter including why YRF should never make films, Ranveer Singh at the UEFA Champions League final and the merits of Mandira Bedi and Ajay Jadeja's cricket commentary.

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