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Shehenshaah-e-Soz with a velvety voice
This old post is being reposted to commemorate the birth centenary of the legendary singer Talat Mahmood. February 1991. I was in the final year of my C.A. and as a part of my articleship training, had been sent by … Continue reading
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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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The tale of a night
Waheeda Rehman has been bestowed upon the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. And the pleasant surprise is that this declaration came on the 100th birthday of Dev Anand. While rejoicing the recognition of Waheeda Ji’s contribution to the Indian cinema, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Akela Hoon Main Iss Duniya Mein Koi Saathi Hai To Mera Saaya, Arre Kisne Chilman Se Mara, Dev Anand, Indian Gregory Pack, Jo Hain Deewane Pyar Ke, Jo Ijaazat Ho To Ek Baat Kahoon, Movie Review - Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962), murder mystery, Na Tum Hamen Jaano Na Hum Tumhen Jaanein, Shankar Mukherjee, Sheeshe Ka Ho Ya Patthar Ka Di, suspense thriller, Waheeda Rehman
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Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi . . .
This old review is posted again to commemorate the birth centenary of the evergreen hero of Indian cinema, Dev Anand which falls today, i.e., 26th September, 2023. Time and again it is proved to me that even the smallest thing … Continue reading
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Tagged Aankh Khulte Hi Tum Chhup Gaye Ho Kahaan, Ameeta, Anari Anari, Dev Anand, Dil Ki Umangen Hain Jawaan, Ek Nazar Bas Ek Nazar, Ghaayal Hiraniya Main Ban Ban Doloon, Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi Milte Hain Bichhad Jaane Ko, Movie Review - Munimji (1955), Nain Khoye Khoye Mere Dil Mein Kuchh Hoye Re, Nalini Jaywant, Nirupa Roy, Pran, S.D. Burman, Shivji Bihaane Chale, Subodh Mukherjee, Zindagi Hai Zinda
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The overrated Acharya
A few years back, renowned authoress and poetess plus my genuine well-wisher Geetashree Chatterjee gifted me the complete set of the original trilogy authored by Ashwin Sanghi which consisted of The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant and The Krishna Key. I … Continue reading
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A classic which is the predecessor to Lagaan
Thespian Dilip Kumar had passed away last year. Had he been alive, he would have completed 100 years of age on 11th December 2022, namely, yesterday. On the occasion of his birth centenary, this old review is being republished as … Continue reading
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Ajit, Ashotosh Gowarikar, B.R. Chopra, Dilip Kumar, Gracy Singh, Jeevan, Lagaan (2001), Maang Ke Saath Tumhara Maine Maang Liya Sansar, Movie Review - Naya Daur (1957), Paul Blackthorne, Rachel Shelley, Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jaali Ka, Saathi Haath Badhana, Udein Jab Jab Zulfen Teri, Vyjayantimala, Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka
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The flight of courage and conviction
Veteran film, TV and theatre actor Vikram Gokhle passed away yesterday. This old review of Udaan is republished as a tribute to him. He had played the role of the idealist father of the protagonist whose guidance, motivation and moral … Continue reading
Too far-fetched, yet entertaining
After seven long years, the story of Drishyam starts off from exactly where its first part had concluded. The family of a middle class person who has a penchant for movies is again in trouble for whatever had happened seven … Continue reading
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