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Monthly Archives: May 2018
Lose the battle, win the war
IPL 2018 has ended with Shane Watson who was the hero of the inaugural edition in 2008 playing a vital role in the Rajasthan Royals team’s winning the trophy, becoming the hero again after a decade, this time for Chennai Super … Continue reading
Talat Mahmood’s duets
Talat Mahmood has been my favourite singer. He is mainly famous for his Ghazals and his solo songs (most of which are sad songs). However I have felt that he has sung several excellent duets also in the company of … Continue reading
It made me a fan of Surendra Mohan Pathak
The readers of my reviews are well-aware that I am a great fan of Hindi novelist – Surendra Mohan Pathak. I had read my first novel written by this author in the eighties when my friend – Vishnu Mantri (who … Continue reading
The heart-conquering simpleton
In my review of Anari (1959), I had asserted that Bollywood’s greatest showman, Raj Kapoor was most liked by the Indian audience in the role of the golden-hearted simpleton. Anari, Jaagte Raho, Teesri Kasam, Shree 420, Kanhaiya, Chhaliya, Diwana; the … Continue reading
A laughter-bonanza from the Tragedy King
In my review of Azaad (1955), I had written that though Dilip Kumar got labelled as the Tragedy King of Hindi cinema, he was quite skilled in comedy too. Today I am reviewing a movie which is a showcase of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaj Ki Raat Mere Dil Ki Salaami Le Le, Aaj Sakhi Ri More Piya Ghar Aaye, Aayi Hain Baharen Mitay Zulm-o-Sitam, Baby Farida, Chaalbaaz (1989), Dilip Kumar, Iss Nagari Ki Reet Hai Ulti, Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), Leela Mishra, Main Hoon Saaki Tu Hai Sharaabi Sharaabi, Maine Kab Tumse Kaha Tha Ki Mujhe Pyar Karo, Movie Review - Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Mumtaaz, Naushad, Nirupa Roy, O Baalam Tere Pyar Ki Thandi Aag Mein Jalte Jalte, Pran, Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Shakeel Badayuni, Tragedy King, Waheeda Rehman
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Changing relations
I have a great regard for the Bollywood film director of the sixties, seventies and early eighties – Raghunath Jhalani. He has not been a high profile or very famous film director. But this underrated film director has directed very … Continue reading
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Tagged A.K. Hangal, B. Prasad, Jeetendra, Laxmikant Pyarelaal, Meri Saanson Ko Jo Mehka Rahi Hai Ye Pehle Pyar Ki Khushboo, Movie Review - Baldatey Rishtey (1978), Na Jaane Kaise Pal Mein Badal Jaate Hain Ye Duniya Ke Badalte Rishte, Raghunath Jhalani, Reena Roy, Rishi Kapoor, Woh Woh Na Rahe Jinke Liye Hum The Beqaraar
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Behind every great man, there is a woman
‘Behind every great man (or every successful man), there is a woman’ is a well-known quote. It may not be universally true and there have been successful men without any woman behind them. However it is to be agreed that this … Continue reading
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Tagged Abhi Bhattacharya, Bahut Din Huye Taaron Ke Desh Mein, Balraaj Saahni, behind every successful man there is a woman, Golden Bear Award in the Berlin International Film Festival in 1961, Haaye Re Woh Din Kyun Na Aaye, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Jaane Kaise Sapno Mein Kho Gayi Ankhiyaan, Kaise Din Beete Kaise Beeti Ratiyaan, Leela Naidu, Movie Review - Anuradha (1960), national award for the best movie, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Saanvre Saanvre Kaahe Mose Kare Jorajori, Sunn Mere Laal Yun Na Ho Behaal
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A Crime-Thriller Soaked in Tehzeeb and Shaayari
I dedicate this review to the evergreen, ageless diva Madhuri Dixit who is going to complete 51 years of age today (she was born on 15.05.1967). I had watched Dedh Ishquiya (2014) during my trip to Bikaner (Rajasthan) in the Cinemagic … Continue reading
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Tagged Abhishek Chaubey, Arshad Warsi, Birju Maharaj, crime-thriller, Huma Qureshi, Ishqiya (2010), Jagaave Saari Raina, Madhuri Dixit, Manoj Pahwa, Movie Review - Dedh Ishqiya (2014), Naseeb Mera Dushman, Nasiruddin Shah, Ved Prakash Sharma, Vijay Raaz, Vishal Bhardwaj
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