Monthly Archives: January 2016
Romance with destiny
Today is the 119th birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose who has been my idol and whom I have adored since my childhood as my hero. He has been the hero of millions who have drawn and will continue to … Continue reading
Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam . . .
I am very romantic by nature. But I like decent romance which strikes a chord somewhere in the heart quite silently (i.e. without being loud). I believe, that’s the real love which lives with a person throughout his / her … Continue reading
The aura of Saadhana
Saadhana is no more. The extra-ordinary diva has left for her heavenly abode. However her aura stays and will stay forever. Being an ardent fan of Saadhana, I am paying my tribute to her through this blog. Saadhana was a … Continue reading
Andhera Hai, Mann Ka Diya To Jala Le …
I dedicate this review to my dear friend and elder – B.S. Sethi Saheb who has been sending me inspiring messages through SMS for quite a period. A couple of days back, I received a message from him which reads … Continue reading
Knowing the genius
Guru Dutt was undoubtedly the genius of Indian cinema. His untimely demise (at the age of 39 years only) did not dilute his greatness in any manner and in fact, a few decades after his death, his fan-following increased like … Continue reading
Is this world only for the successful ?
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) is the last movie bearing the name of Bollywood’s genius, Guru Dutt as the director. It’s a classic example of box office failure of an immortal masterpiece. It’s the tragic saga of a talented film director … Continue reading
Never allow your faith in goodness to be shaken
The bitter experiences of my life have shaken my faith in ethics, goodness and the sublime values of life. However the movies like Anuraag (1972) is one such phenomena which reassures me that these noble things have not vanished altogether … Continue reading
