Monthly Archives: March 2018

Jab Dard Nahin Tha Seene Mein . . .

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Jab Dard Nahin Tha Seene Mein, Tab Khaak Maza Tha Jeene Mein (When there was no feeling of pain in my heart, what the hell was the pleasure of living !). Sounds impractical ? It is. Surprisingly, it is very … Continue reading →

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Bowing head before your grace, O Lord !

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Frankly admitting, I was more or less an atheist in my life until the selfless and innocent love of a highly religious girl turned me into a believer. Considering the religious sentiments rooted too deep in the psyche of the … Continue reading →

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Farooq-Deepti starrer predecessor to Ishaqzaade

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I liked Yash Raj Films production and Habib Faisal’s venture – Ishaqzaade (2012) starring Arjun Kapur and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles because I found it entertaining. When I had read about it (prior to watching), I was thinking it … Continue reading →

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They died so that we could live with dignity

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

The continuous violation of ceasefire on the LOC from the side of Pakistan on one hand and the mischievous activities of China on our land on the other remind us everyday that we should be on our guard to protect … Continue reading →

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My favourite comedies from Bollywood

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Though I am fond of serious movies, mysteries and musicals; I like quality comedies too which are neat and clean humorous tales, free from vulgarity. Today I am presenting the list of the top ten Bollywood comedies according to my … Continue reading →

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The movie is good but the novel is better

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Whenever any movie is made on the basis of some novel or story, the comparisons between the written version and the celluloid version are inevitable. Sometimes, the viewers find the movie to be better than the written piece of work … Continue reading →

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A low profile lawyer probes a rape-cum-murder case

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

The brutal rape of a medical student in the capital of India on 16th December, 2012 generated a huge uproar in the social and political circles. The victim girl termed as Nirbhaya (fearless) got badly injured and passed away after … Continue reading →

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Boy steps into manhood by becoming a winner

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Today is Shashi Kapoor’s birthday. The veteran actor and filmmaker had left for his heavenly abode on 4th December last year and now only his memories are left for his admirers in the form of his movies. Shashi Kapoor had … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Kumar as the hero & He-man as the villain ?

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

During the fifties, a youth with an ordinary personality started his career in Hindi movies and during the sixties, he went on become one of the most popular heroes of Bollywood with several jubilee hits to his credit. The commercial … Continue reading →

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Aajkal Shauq-e-Deedar Hai, Kya Kahun Aapse Pyar Hai

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hoon (1963), I have said that a trend had started in Bollywood cinema during the late fifties which continued through the sixties that an entertaining flick was made by weaving the script … Continue reading →

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