मैं और वक्त ...

मैं... और

वक्त

काफिले के .....आगे-आगे चले

चौराहे पर …

मैं.....

एक ओर.... मुड़ा

बाकी....

वक्त के साथ चले गये.....

Vishvnath Pratap Singh

Main ek kahani likhta hoon...

Main ek kahani likhta hoon zindagi se bharpoor khoobsurat kahani jis ke kirdaar samjhaute nahi karte wo jhoot se shadeed nafrat karte hain sach unhein dukhon ki daldal mein daal deta hai phir bhi wo us se dast-bardaar nahi hote wo apni nafi kar ke sach ka isbaat ban jaate hain Main sach ko zinda rakhne ke liye roz.... ek jhooti kahani likhta hoon.......

(Mustafa Arbab)

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Word Meanings

For easy reference, here are the meanings you provided, also in Hinglish:

• Shadeed: Atyadhik (Extreme/Excessive)

• Dast-bardaar: Retired / Withdrawing

• Nafi: Nuksaan (Loss/Negation)

• Isbaat: Proof

Bluff Movie Review

Here is a synthesis of the critical consensus and reviews for Priyanka Chopra Jonas's new movie, The Bluff, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 25, 2026:

The Premise

Set in the 1840s Caribbean, The Bluff follows Ercell (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), a former fearsome pirate known as "Bloody Mary" who has buried her violent past to live a peaceful life as a devoted wife and mother on the island of Cayman Brac. Her tranquil life is shattered when her former captain and mentor, Connor (Karl Urban), arrives with his ruthless crew to settle old scores. To protect her family, Ercell is forced to resurrect her deadly skills and fight back.

The Good: Action and Star Power

• Priyanka's Fierce Performance: Critics are practically unanimous in praising Priyanka Chopra Jonas. She is the undeniable anchor of the film, delivering a highly physical, committed, and gritty performance. She handles the intense, MacGyver-style combat with absolute conviction, proving her chops as a formidable action star.

• Brutal, R-Rated Action: Directed by Frank E. Flowers and produced by the Russo Brothers, the film doesn't shy away from the grisly reality of pirate life. The action sequences are visceral, bloody, and intricately choreographed, giving the movie a gritty slasher or Die Hard survival feel rather than a family-friendly Disney adventure.

• Lush Production Values: The film looks expensive and expansive. The sweeping coastal landscapes, pirate lore, and weather-beaten production design successfully immerse viewers in the 19th-century Caribbean setting.

The Bad: Script and Pacing

• A Predictable Plot: While the action hits hard, the writing is widely considered the film's weakest link. Critics note that the story is highly formulaic, relying heavily on familiar revenge-thriller tropes and genre clichés.

• Lack of Emotional Depth: The film rushes from one set piece to the next without giving the characters enough room to breathe. The complex, shared history between Ercell and the antagonist, Captain Connor, is hinted at but never fully explored, making the emotional stakes feel surface-level.

• Underutilized Villain: Despite Karl Urban's natural menace and screen presence, critics felt his character was constrained by a tropey script, leaving him feeling more like a generic bad guy than a truly memorable villain.

The Verdict

The Bluff is a watchable, fast-paced swashbuckler that serves as an excellent showcase for Priyanka Chopra Jonas's action capabilities. While it suffers from a thin, paint-by-numbers script that prevents it from becoming a classic, it delivers exactly what it promises: brutal, high-stakes pirate action and a thoroughly entertaining lead performance.

तर्क से सिद्ध किया जा सकता है ...

तर्क से सिद्ध किया जा सकता है

रात को....दिन

दो और दो का जोड़... पाँच

और एक और एक....ग्यारह

दुःख को... सुख में

होने को.... न.. होने में

फ़ैशन को ...ज़रुरत में

धारणा को.... यथार्थ में

काले को.... सफ़ेद में

बला को.... हूर में

भय को... अनुशासन में

तानाशाही को ...लोकतन्त्र में

तर्क से दरिद्र धरती को

सिद्ध किया जा सकता है... शस्य श्यामला

पोखर को ...महासागर

और अपराधी को.... क़ाज़ी

एक ही क्षण में

बदला जा सकता है तर्क से

बेहद बुरे दिनों को .....अच्छे दिनों में......

Anil Gangal

ASSI movie reviews

Anubhav Sinha’s Assi, which released on February 20, 2026, is a heavy-hitting courtroom drama that takes a sharp, unflinching look at India’s rape crisis and the systemic rot that surrounds it. The title itself—Assi (meaning 80)—refers to the grim statistic of eighty reported sexual assaults in India every day.

The Plot & Themes

The story follows Parima (Kani Kusruti), a Malayali school teacher living in Delhi with her husband Vinay (Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub) and their young son. After being abducted and gang-raped by five men in a moving car, Parima is left to navigate a harrowing legal battle.

Taapsee Pannu stars as Raavi, a steely and cynical lawyer who takes up Parima's case. Unlike typical "heroic" legal dramas, Assi focuses on the grueling reality of a system where evidence is easily tampered with, DNA samples don't match, and the accused use societal indifference to their advantage.

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Cast Performances

The film is being praised primarily for its ensemble cast:

• Kani Kusruti: Critics have called her the "soul" of the film, delivering a devastatingly effective performance as a survivor who refuses to be shamed.

• Taapsee Pannu: Returning to the "black coat" after Mulk, she is noted for her maturity and "steely resolve."

• Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub: He plays the husband with a quiet, supportive strength that subverts traditional "masculine" tropes in Indian cinema.

• Supporting Cast: Stalwarts like Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Revathy (as the judge) provide grounded, high-quality performances.

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Critical Consensus

Aspect	Reception
Direction	Anubhav Sinha is praised for his "audacious" and "sharpened" syntax, though some critics feel he occasionally loses focus with side subplots.
Tone	Unflinching and unsettling. It is not a "comfortable" watch and is designed to provoke anger and discomfort.
Pacing	The first half is described as a gripping thriller, while the second half (the legal battle) is seen by some as slightly inconsistent or wandering.
Rating	Generally hovering between 3.0 to 4.0 stars depending on the publication.

Should You Watch It?

• Watch it if: You appreciate socially conscious cinema like Pink, Mulk, or Thappad. It’s a powerful interrogation of everyday patriarchy and institutional complicity.

• Skip it if: You are sensitive to depictions of sexual violence or are looking for lighthearted entertainment. The film is intentionally disturbing and triggering.

As the film puts it, silence is not an option, but it also offers no easy answers or neat resolutions.

तपना जरूरी है.....

तपना जरूरी है

पकने के लिए ...

चाहे...

इंसान हो

या फिर... माटी…

माटी

कच्ची रहे

तो

बह जाती है ..

इंसान

कच्चा रहे

तो

ढह जाता है..

बिना तपे या फिर

बिना पके

कहाँ चलता है

जिंदगी में..

अगर खरा होना है

तो,

दुखों का ताप ,

झेल कर

अनुभवों की भट्ठी में

तपना तो... पड़ेगा ही न ...

Manju Mishra

Mujhe bhi sahni padegi mukhalifat apni BY Anjum Saleemi

 मुझे भी ,,,सहनी,,, पड़ेगी,,, मुख़ालिफ़त,,, अपनी

जो,,, खुल गई ,,,कभी,, मुझ पर,,, मुनाफ़िक़त ,,अपनी

मुख़ालिफ़त = विरोध , opposition, disagreement

मुनाफ़िक़त = कपट , hypocrisy

मैं,,, ख़ुद से,, मिल के,, कभी ,,साफ़ साफ़,, कह दूँगा

मुझे,,, पसंद नहीं,,, है,,, मुदाख़लत ,,,अपनी

मुदाख़लत = दखल अंदाजी

मैं,,, शर्मसार हुआ,, अपने ,,आप से,,, फिर,,,,, भी

क़ुबूल ,,की..... ही,,, नहीं ,,,,मैंने,,, माज़रत ,,,अपनी

माज़रत = मुआफी

ज़माने से,,, तो ,,,मिरा,,, कुछ गिला ,,,नहीं बनता

कि,,, मुझ से ,,,मेरा ,,तअ'ल्लुक़,,, था ,,, मार्फत अपनी

मार्फत = द्वारा

ख़बर नहीं ,,,अभी,,,, दुनिया को,,, मेरे ,,सानेहे ,,की

सो,,, अपने,, आप से ,,,,करता हूँ,,, ताज़ियत अपनी

सानेहे =शोकपूर्ण घटना

ताज़ियत = condolence

अंजुम सलीमी

Mujhe bhi... sahni... padegi... mukhalifat... apni Jo... khul gayi... kabhi... mujh par... munafiqat... apni (Mukhalifat = Virodh | Munafiqat = Kapat)

Main... khud se... mil ke... kabhi... saaf saaf... keh dunga Mujhe... pasand nahi... hai... mudakhalat... apni (Mudakhalat = Dakhal andazi)

Main... sharmsaar hua... apne... aap se... phir... bhi Qubool... ki... hi... nahi... maine... maazarat... apni (Maazarat = Maafi)

Zamaane se... toh... mera... kuch gila... nahi banta Ki... mujh se... mera... ta'alluq... tha... marfat apni (Marfat = Dwara/Medium)

Khabar nahi... abhi... duniya ko... mere... saanehe... ki So... apne... aap se... karta hoon... taaziyat apni (Saanehe = Shokpurn ghatna | Taaziyat = Condolence)

Anjum Saleemi

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I, too, shall have to endure opposition to myself, If ever my own hypocrisy is revealed to me.

Meeting myself one day, I shall say it clearly: I do not appreciate your interference in my life.

I was left ashamed before my own soul, yet even then, I did not offer—nor accept—my own apology.

I have no grounds for a complaint against the world, For my relationship with myself was through my own medium.

The world is not yet aware of the tragedy I've endured, And so, I offer condolences only to myself.