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A roller-coaster ride
When I happened to watch Shagird (2011) in the BHEL club, I was immensely surprised to find that not only this brilliant movie had flopped on the box office but a majority of reputed reviewers had also abstained from reviewing … Continue reading
Khaalsa has thousand hands
On several occasions, I have asserted that communication gap is the biggest enemy of all relationships. I reiterate that. Communication gap generates misunderstandings between two persons which, in due course of time, eat up the pleasant relationship between them. The … Continue reading
Whose progress ? Whose nation ?
In the beginning of this movie, the cover page of a book written by a character of this movie (Dr. Ahmedi) is shown and the title of the book reads as – Kiski Pragati ? Kiska Desh ? (Whose progress … Continue reading
Expensive B Grade Masaala
Abbas Mustan are considered the Alfred Hitchcock of Indian cinema. Their disciple Dinkar Kapur decided to direct a movie independently and he made the script from the leftovers of the movies of his gurus for that purpose. The suspense thriller … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbas Mustan, Akeli Hai Raat, Alfred Hitchcock of Indian cinema, Ashok Kotwani, Deeksha, Deepak Tijori, Dinkar Kapur, Krushna Abhishek, Lafda Hai, Movie Review - Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat (2002), Mukesh Rishi, murder mystery, Sandeep Chowta, Sharad Kapoor, suspense thriller, Viveka Babaji, Y.N. Kapoor
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Seedhi-Saadi Boli Meri Seedha-Saada Kaam …
Childlike innocent and trusting (as well as trustworthy) simpletons may be losers in real life but since they are heart-conquerors, the stories told on the silver-screen portray them as winners in the worldly life too which is seldom true. Raj … Continue reading
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Tagged Albela Re Ruk Jaana, Goom Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein Dil Subah-o-Shaam, Kaahe Apno Ke Kaam Nahin Aaye, Lost and Found formula, Manmohan Desai, Movie Review - Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972), Pyaar Ka Samay Kam Hai Jahaan Ladte Hain Log Kaise Wahaan, Raampur Ka Baasi Hoon Main Lakshman Mera Naam, Randhir Kapoor, Rekha, Saanvla Rang Hai Mera, Sab Raamji Ki Maaya Hai, Seedhi-Saadi Boli Meri Seedha-Saada Kaam, Shatrughan Sinha
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Another door opens when one is shut on your face
It’s a philosophical statement given in many books, stories and articles that in a man’s life when one door is closed, another one opens for him. Hindi novelist – Surendra Mohan Pathak’s thriller novel which contains a mystery of a … Continue reading
A country of the bullies, for the bullies and by the bullies
A few years back, the Khap Mahapanchayat of Haryana had declared to stop the supply of milk and other eatables to Delhi till their demand for amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, effecting a ban on marriage of youths … Continue reading
A gentleman and a loafer ! Both at the same time ?
Shareef Budmaash (1973) is a crime-thriller directed by skilled director Raj Khosla, starring Dev Anand and Hema Malini in lead roles. Dev Anand himself has produced it under his banner Navketan. It’s an entertaining movie whose title fascinated me because … Continue reading
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