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Weekend Manorajan: Kota Factory

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Weekend Manorajan: Kota Factory Season 3  A review of Netflix and TVF's Kota Factory Season 3.  Director: Pratish Mehta Created by: Raghav Sabbu  Produced by: Arunabh Kumar  Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Tillotoma Shome, Rajesh Kumar, Sohila Kapur  Where to watch: Netflix (All three seasons)  Kota Factory  is painful to watch as a former science student. I have lived every second frame of this show (minus being enrolled in Kota's very own factory). The competitiveness among students, the pressure to perform, the disappointment of not being selected for good schools or colleges, and juggling between the BAUs (love life, practical copies, and board exams)—the emotions carried by this show just hit home. Kota Factory tells a simple storyline of three aspirants and the ecosystem around them as they try to navigate the challenges brought by one of the most competitive exams in Asia—the JEE. The trio face their own set of challenges, from jealousy to financial ...

Blog 01: An Introduction to Film Adda

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  Hi,    I am Mehak, a resident of Mumbai. I've been blogging for the past three and a half years. The blogging experience is great, though it has its own set of challenges. I started my first blog with the ambition of connecting people with one another through shared principles and ideas.   When Jaden Smith on a podcast said, "Man, can we talk about the political-economic situation of the world right now?". In 2021, I would have supported him with all my heart. I believe a well-informed Gen Z could make better decisions for tomorrow than our preceding generations could achieve for the good of humanity. But after a decent level of university education, I guess it's just too early to take on such a heavy responsibility right now.   So I am doing what I hope most of my peers should do. Taking a back seat, let the oldies fight over land, resources, and power. In the meantime, I would read a book or two, navigate this life, and maybe share something online.  I ...