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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Despatch: The manly problem

New Delhi: The end of journalism is now a fashionable lament. The journalistic ordeal that the film hinges around, obviously inspired by the real-life case of the shooting of MidDay journalist Jyotirmoy Dey in Mumbai in broad daylight a few years ago, has less clarity and heart in the story than the man at the heart of the drama: Joy …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Despatch Review: Manoj Bajpayee's Stellar Performance Outshines A Weak Script

ABP News

Despatch Review: Manoj Bajpayee continues to prove why he is one of the most versatile actors of our time. With his unmatched ability to lose himself in a character, Bajpayee’s portrayal of Joy Bag, a crime reporter, is the highlight of ‘Despatch’. Despatch plot The story revolves around Joy Bag, a crime reporter at Despatch, a newspaper mired in underworld …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The rot within: Manoj Bajpayee, Kanu Behl on ‘Despatch’

The Hindu

In 2017, the journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was gunned down outside her home in Bengaluru. “I saw this as a Faustian exploration of one man’s actions, “ says Behl, who holds Alan J. Pakula’s The Parallax View and All the President’s Men—masterworks of the paranoid press procedural—in high regard. “Despatch is probably the maximum sex I’ve had on screen,” …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rana Daggubati interview, ‘Despatch’ review

The Hindu

The Hindu’s First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Around Tinsel Town >>Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia earns two historic nods for ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia continued her trailblazing journey with two nominations at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards for her critically acclaimed film, All …

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Despatch movie review: Manoj Bajpayee’s thriller exists minus the thrills, works only because of him

Hindustan Times

Despatch movie review: One hears it has taken eight years for Kanu Behl’s directorial Despatch to see the light of day. Despatch movie review: Manoj Bajpayee is the only thing that works But then if this film is also akin to the stories our fraternity chases – what’s new about this one? What works, what doesn't One problem with Despatch …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dwayne Johnson-Chris Evans' Red One, Mismatched season 3, Despatch, Bandish Bandits & more: What to watch on Netflix, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar

Firstpost

Right from Red One & Mismatched Season 3 on Netflix to Manoj Bajpayee’s Despatch on Zee5, let’s check out the new releases of this weekend While we didn’t see any biggie arriving at the box office, it was a bunch of releases on OTT platforms. Right from Red One & Mismatched Season 3 on Netflix to Manoj Bajpayee’s Despatch on …

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‘Despatch’ movie review: Tailored for Manoj Bajpayee, the searing crime drama examines the death of investigative journalism

The Hindu

Those who have experienced Titli and Agra would vouch that Kanu Behl’s cinema is not easy to watch. Early in the film, during a night raid, when a constable asks Joy why he is grumpy, the officer in charge replies, “Give him a story, and his mood will lift.” Not so loosely based on the events around the murder of …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top 5 Friday OTT releases: Mismatched, Despatch, and more must-see web series & movies to watch this weekend

Live Mint

OTT releases this week: Several movies and web series were released on OTT on Friday, December 13, making them perfect for a weekend binge-watch. When and where to watch: Netflix, December 13 Bandish Bandits Season 2 This season continues the story of Radhe, a classical music prodigy, and Tamanna, a rising pop star. When and where to watch: Prime Video, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manoj Bajpayee on new film 'Despatch': It captures darkness, swamp, and dangers of media world

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, There is no better film about journalists than 1986 Shashi Kapoor-starrer "New Delhi Times", says actor Manoj Bajpayee, who promises that his new movie "Despatch" will show the dark and dangerous world of investigative journalism. Manoj Bajpayee on new film 'Despatch': It captures darkness, swamp, and dangers of media world Bajpayee said "New Delhi Times", written by Gulzar …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manoj Bajpayee Praises Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 Shares Interest In Malayalam Films Ahead Of Despatch Release On ZEE5

ABP News

Hindi cinema is going through a lull phase but this churning will, hopefully, lead to something better as creative people always find a way, says actor Manoj Bajpayee. Manoj Bajpayee on Hindi cinema being in trouble Asked whether Hindi cinema was in "trouble", Bajpayee said that isn't the case. Bajpayee said horror comedy "Stree 2", which earned over Rs 800 …

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‘Despatch’ review: Breaking news, broken man

Live Mint

There’s a moment late in Despatch when Manoj Bajpayee looks, suddenly and disconcertingly, like his character from Kaun?. Joy Bag is an investigative journalist with a Mumbai newspaper called ‘Despatch’. It’s hard to blame Joy in this situation, but the film seems to suggest he’s in the wrong—and the cheesy music that plays as the camera pans to shocked faces …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Despatch review: Manoj Bajpayee shines, but script misses the mark

India Today

What happens when a seasoned actor like Manoj Bajpayee shoulders a film that stumbles with its script? Despatch revolves around Joy Bag, a journalist played by Bajpayee, and explores his personal and professional life. From the outset, the film aims to immerse viewers in Joy’s perspective, but this choice ends up narrowing the narrative rather than broadening its appeal. The …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Manoj Bajpayee opens up about his nude scenes in Despatch: ‘It was the most difficult thing I have ever done’

Hindustan Times

Manoj Bajpayee, one of the most versatile actors in the industry, has amazed audiences with his wide range of roles. We’ve never seen Bajpayee behind closed doors, in the arms of a lover, or in intimate nude scenes. We couldn’t think of any other way.” However, the decision wasn’t an easy one for Bajpayee, who admitted that his “village boy” …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Despatch’ trailer: Manoj Bajpayee’s crime journalist ventures into troubled waters in this investigative thriller

The Hindu

Streaming platform ZEE5 on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its much-awaited original film Despatch, headlined by Manoj Bajpayee. The trailer introduces Manoj as Joy Bag, a crime journalist who ventures intro troubled waters when he attempts to uncover a 2G spectrum scam. “Crime journalist Joy Bag sets out on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind a sinister scam, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Manoj Bajpayee says he injured his knee while shooting for 'Despatch'

Hindustan Times

Panaji, Actor Manoj Bajpayee says he had a knee injury while shooting for crime drama "Despatch", directed by Kanu Behl. Manoj Bajpayee says he injured his knee while shooting for 'Despatch' The Hindi film, which features Bajpayee as an investigative journalist working round the clock to uncover a big financial scam, had its premiere at the International Film Festival of …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sex scenes in my films are a transaction of emotions, says Kanu Behl

New Indian Express

With his new film Despatch, which had its India premiere at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival this year and is streaming soon on ZEE5, Kanu Behl decides to steer clear of genre tropes. “We realised that you will never really know who did what and why,” says Kanu, adding that they were unable to ‘uncover’ the truth. What they were left …

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5 months ago

Exploring the Power Nexus: A Deep Dive into 'Despatch'

Hindustan Times

The article explores the power dynamics and corruption within a corporate-political nexus in the film 'Despatch'. It follows the journey of Joy Bag, a Mumbai-based crime journalist, who gets sucked into an increasingly murky affair involving a corporate-political nexus. The film challenges the traditional portrayal of journalists and focuses on the complexities of the modern world and the challenges faced …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Remarkable treasures inside the iconic Palace of Westminster captured in a series of never-before-seen images, from the despatch boxes to angel carvings in the roof

Daily Mail

It has one of the most famous exteriors in the world, but these photographs take you up close to some of the fascinating features found inside. The myriad of treasures inside ranges from a fascinating sculpture by Mary Branson to 19th-century tiles and from puriri wood despatch boxes to wooden angels in the rafters. Despatch boxes were originally used by …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Kanu Behl’s Agra is an unblinking look at delayed male sexual maturity

The Hindu

Published : Jun 01, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Utopia does not interest Kanu Behl. I felt I’d hit on something, so I began asking myself broader questions.” Getting inside When conceptualising Agra, a film that grapples with delayed male sexual maturity, Behl felt certain he did not want to work on a “safe piece”. My every frame …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Coal Production Rises 8.5 Per Cent To 73 MT In April, Despatch Up 11.66 Per Cent: Coal Ministry

ABP News

India's coal production increased by 8.5 per cent during April 2023, reaching 73.14 million tonnes, as per data from the Ministry of Coal, reported PTI. Coal ministry data showed that India achieved 94.89 per cent of its targeted coal production for April 2023, which stood at 77.08 MT, the report further said. Against the 82.26 MT target for April 2023, …

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2 years, 4 months ago

King to use same famous red box as his mother and grandfather

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The King is to use the same famous red box …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Issuance Of Notice To Unrelated Mail Address Does Not Constitute Due Despatch: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has held that the issuance of e-mail-attaching electronic notice to an unrelated e-mail address does not constitute due despatch and, therefore, the notices cannot be said to have been issued on 31st March 2021.The division bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora has observed that since an authenticated copy of the notice was …

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2 years, 6 months ago

King Charles set to receive new red boxes embossed with his cypher

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The boxes, made by luxury British leather goods company Barrow Hepburn & Gale, contain …

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2 years, 6 months ago

What is the story behind the monarch’s famous red box?

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy King Charles III is likely to receive important documents in …

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Despatch: The manly problem

Despatch Review: Manoj Bajpayee's Stellar Performance Outshines A Weak Script

The rot within: Manoj Bajpayee, Kanu Behl on ‘Despatch’

Rana Daggubati interview, ‘Despatch’ review

Despatch movie review: Manoj Bajpayee’s thriller exists minus the thrills, works only because of him

Dwayne Johnson-Chris Evans' Red One, Mismatched season 3, Despatch, Bandish Bandits & more: What to watch on Netflix, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar

‘Despatch’ movie review: Tailored for Manoj Bajpayee, the searing crime drama examines the death of investigative journalism

Top 5 Friday OTT releases: Mismatched, Despatch, and more must-see web series & movies to watch this weekend

Manoj Bajpayee on new film 'Despatch': It captures darkness, swamp, and dangers of media world

Manoj Bajpayee Praises Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 Shares Interest In Malayalam Films Ahead Of Despatch Release On ZEE5

‘Despatch’ review: Breaking news, broken man

Despatch review: Manoj Bajpayee shines, but script misses the mark

Exclusive: Manoj Bajpayee opens up about his nude scenes in Despatch: ‘It was the most difficult thing I have ever done’

‘Despatch’ trailer: Manoj Bajpayee’s crime journalist ventures into troubled waters in this investigative thriller

Manoj Bajpayee says he injured his knee while shooting for 'Despatch'

Sex scenes in my films are a transaction of emotions, says Kanu Behl

Exploring the Power Nexus: A Deep Dive into 'Despatch'

Remarkable treasures inside the iconic Palace of Westminster captured in a series of never-before-seen images, from the despatch boxes to angel carvings in the roof

Kanu Behl’s Agra is an unblinking look at delayed male sexual maturity

Coal Production Rises 8.5 Per Cent To 73 MT In April, Despatch Up 11.66 Per Cent: Coal Ministry

King to use same famous red box as his mother and grandfather

Issuance Of Notice To Unrelated Mail Address Does Not Constitute Due Despatch: Delhi High Court

King Charles set to receive new red boxes embossed with his cypher

What is the story behind the monarch’s famous red box?