
Anupama Chopra
The Hollywood Reporter India and Chairperson FCG
Anupama Chopra is a film critic, national award-winning book author and journalist. She is the editor of The Hollywood Reporter India, founder of Film Companion Studios and chairperson of the Film Critics Guild. She has covered cinema since 1993 in multiple mediums – print, television and digital. She has worked with India Today, NDTV 24x7, Star World. She has also written about cinema for various international publications including The New York Times and Sight and Sound. Anupama has authored several books, including King of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema, which was featured on the Editor’s Choice list of the New York Times Sunday book review and translated into German, Indonesian and Polish. Anupama received an M.A. in journalism from Northwestern University.
All reviews by Anupama Chopra
Rekhachithram
Mystery, Thriller (Malayalam)
The film transforms from a routine thriller into a poignant exploration of thwarted ambitions, star power, and the lasting impact of loss.
Fri, March 21 2025
Dragon
Romance, Comedy, Drama (Tamil)
A heartwarming story about ordinary struggles rather than a testosterone-fueled saga.
Sat, March 15 2025
Be Happy
Drama, Music (Hindi)
A sentimental father-daughter drama with a dance competition and terminal illness, making it convoluted but emotionally charged.
Sat, March 15 2025
Nadaaniyan
Romance, Comedy (Hindi)
A film that relies heavily on nostalgia and visual appeal but falls short in its narrative
Sat, March 8 2025
Mere Husband Ki Biwi
Drama, Comedy (Hindi)
Aims to provide laughter during tough times, it fails to deliver meaningful entertainment.
Sat, February 22 2025
Dhoom Dhaam
Comedy, Romance, Action (Hindi)
Despite these shortcomings, Dhoom Dhaam offers a mildly diverting experience, primarily due to the performances of its lead actors.
Sat, February 15 2025
Chhaava
History, Action, Drama (Hindi)
The film's ambition is evident, but it could have benefited from more nuanced storytelling throughout.
Fri, February 14 2025
The Mehta Boys
Comedy, Drama, Family (Hindi)
Despite its structural bumps, The Mehta Boys carries warmth, heart, and a performance-driven intimacy that makes it a poignant watch.
Sun, February 9 2025
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