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Monthly Archives: January 2018
The Lone Crusader Against Corruption in India
Corruption is the termite in the Indian system which has hollowed the Indian progress, growth and development and sent justice into coma. Ex-Indian premier Rajiv Gandhi had frankly asserted that out of every one rupee sent by the government for … Continue reading
Watch it only for Uttam Kumar
Four years back, the sad demise of Suchitra Sen had reminded me of another great Indian artist who, like Suchitra Sen, was a precious gift of Bengali cinema to Hindi cinema. This extra-ordinary actor is Uttam Kumar who passed away … Continue reading
The Indian Towering Inferno
Indian filmmakers have been taking inspiration from Hollywood flicks but very few such filmmakers openly admit it. Director Ravi Chopra (son of the legendary film director – Late B.R. Chopra) saw a Hollywood movie – The Towering Inferno (1974) and … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Sachdev, B.R. Chopra, B.R. Films, Danny Denjongpa, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jeetendra, Movie Review - The Burning Train (1980), Neetu Singh, Padmini Kapila, Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamaara Pal Do Pal Ke Yaarane Hain, Parveen Babi, Ravi Chopra, Romesh Sharma, Simi Grewal, The Towering Inferno (1974), Titanic (1997), Vinod Khanna, Vinod Mehra
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A breathtaking thriller with a corporate backdrop
I have read many novels of popular Hindi novelist Surendra Mohan Pathak which are murder mysteries or crime thrillers. One thing that I have noticed that Mr. Pathak possesses good knowledge of corporate functioning also. Since crime is such a … Continue reading
Here comes Rajni – The Boss !
I sincerely thank esteemed reviewer and blogger Deepa Swaminathan for inspiring me to watch this movie in just one go (earlier I had watched certain pieces of it on the small screen) and then review it. Being one of the zillions … Continue reading
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Tagged director Shankar, Movie Review - Sivaji The Boss (2007), Rajnikant, Shriya Saran
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Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat Kiya Karte Hain . . .
1969-1973 was the period when Rajesh Khanna was the heartthrob of Indian young girls and the style icon of Indian males. His magic started waning from 1972 but during the three years period of 1969-1971, his mannerism and gimmick filled … Continue reading
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Tagged Anjana Rawail, Apna Hai Tu Begaana Nahin, Harnaam Singh Rawail, Iftekhar, Itna To Yaad Hai Mujhe Ki Unse Mulaqaat Hui, Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat Kiya Karte Hain, Leena Chandarvarkar, Mere Deewanepan Ki Bhi Dawa Nahin, Movie Review - Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971), Pasand Aa Gayi Hai Ek Kaafir Haseena, Pradeep Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Ye Jo Chilman Hai Dushman Hai Hamaari
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Philosophy of life ! Philosophy of world !
Bollywood has hundreds of great philosophical songs to its credit. I consider inspirational songs (or the songs giving hope to depressed ones) also a kind of philosophical songs only. Today I am sharing a handful out of such songs according … Continue reading
Well done Benegal Saheb ! But only half the way.
The English word WELL has two meanings – one is good or fine and the other one is the cylindrical shaped excavation in the soil for getting underground water for drinking purposes. Well Done Abba (2010) refers to both the … Continue reading
Rahen Na Rahen Hum, Mehka Karenge . . .
It’s been four years since Suchitra Sen left for her heavenly abode on 17.01.2014. One of the greatest actresses of the Indian screen, Suchitra Sen was always in a league of her own and will remain so in the history … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashok Kumar, Chhupa Lo Yoon Dil Mein Pyar Mera Ki Jaise Mandir Mein Lau Diye Ki, Dard (1981), Dharmendra, Director Asit Sen, In Bahaaron Mein Akele Na Phiro Raah Mein Kaali Ghata Rok Na Le, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Movie Review - Mamta (1966), Rahen Na Rahen Hum Mehka Karenge Ban-Ke Kali Ban-Ke Saba Baagh-e-Wafa Mein, Rehte The Kabhi Jin-Ke Dil Mein Hum Jaan Se Bhi Pyaaron Ki Tarah, Roshan, Suchitra Sen, Uttar Phalguni (1963), Vikal Mora Manwa Unn Bin Hai
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