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Terrorism ! Muslims ! Misconceptions ! And government !
Time and again some major terrorist attack once again brings to fore the ticklish problem of terrorism which has been lingering on for decades but whose standing solution is never attempted with sincerity. Only (tilted, subjective, motivated and superficial) discussions … Continue reading
Shehenshaah-e-Soz with a velvety voice
February 1991. I was in the final year of my C.A. and as a part of my articleship training, had been sent by my principals from Kolkata (then Calcutta) to audit the tea gardens of M/s Jayshree Tea and Industries … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Personality
Tagged Andhe Jahaan Ke Andhe Raaste, Anil Biswas, Arzoo (1950), Aye Dil Mujhe Aisi Jagah Le Chal, Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, City of Tehzeeb, Ghazal Samrat, Haqeeqat (1964), Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bhulaaya Hoga, Jaayen To Jaayen Kahan, Jahan Ara (1964), Kalline Tea Estate, Kaun Kehta Hai Tujhe Maine Bhula Rakha Hai, Kisi Ki Yaad Mein Duniya Ko Hain Bhulaye Huye, Latika Mullick, M/s Jayshree Tea and Industries Limited, Main Dil Hoon Ek Armaan Bhara, Main Teri Nazar Ka Suroor Hoon, Mera Qaraar Le Ja, Mere Shareek-e-Safar Tera Khuda Haafiz, Meri Yaad Mein Tum Na Aansoo Bahaana, Mohabbat Hi Jo Na Samajhe, Movie Personality - Talat Mahmood, Phir Wohi Shaam Wohi Gham Wohi Tanhaai Hai, Pyar Par Bas To Nahin Hai Mera Lekin Phir Bhi Yeh Bata De Ki Tujhe Pyar Karen Ya Na Karen, Raat Ne Kya Kya Khwaab Dikhaye, Shaam-e-Gham Ki Kasam, Shehenshaah-e-Soz, Tasveer Teri Dil Mera Behla Na Sakegi, Teri Aankh Ke Aansoo Pee Jaaoon, Teri Yaadon Ko Kaleje Se Laga Rakha Hai, velvety voice, Wali-e-Azam (1985), Ye Hawa Ye Raat Ye Chaandni
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An idealistic suspense thriller
I consider Preity Zinta as one of the most talented heroines of her time. This Lyril girl debuted in Bollywood through Maniratnam directed movie Dil Se .. (1998) and her dimples stole the hearts of millions with her very next movie which … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Review
Tagged Abbas Mustan, Anu Malik, Baazigar (1993), Bobby Deol, corruption-ridden India, Dalip Tahil, Daraar (1996), Director Duo, Farida Jalal, Holier than thou, Hum To Dil Chaahen Tumhara, Jeetu Verma, Johnny Lever, Khiladi (1992), Mehfil Mein Baar Baar Unn Pe Nazar Gayi, Mere Dil Jigar Se Guzri Hai, Mere Khwaabon Mein Jo Aaye, Movie Review - Soldier (1998), Pankaj Dheer, Pot calling the kettle black, Preity Zinta, Raakhee, Sarat Saxena, Soldier Soldier, Suresh Oberai, suspense thriller, Swapnalok cinema of Udaipur, Tera Rang Balle Balle
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The call for justice
I sincerely thank my dear friend and elder B.S. Sethi Saheb for inspiring me to write the review of this immortal period movie from the pre-independence era. Pukar (1939) is a great black and white movie made by Sohrab Modi … Continue reading
