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Main Der Karta Nahin, Der Ho Jaati Hai . . .
In my life, almost everything came my way somewhat late. I learnt to cycle at the age of 15 years, learnt to drive a scooter (I can’t drive a motorbike even today) at the age of 26 years and I … Continue reading
A logical thriller
While reviewing Sunny Deol starrer Right Yaaa Wrong (2010), I had mentioned this movie which had been released in 1980. The plot of Right Yaaa Wrong seems to have taken a leaf out of Be-Reham. at least in the portrayal … Continue reading
A grand musical and visual romantic treat
In the late fifties, Nasir Hussain (Aamir Khan’s uncle) started the trend of masala Hindi movies in which the least attended aspect was the story. The screenplay was created on the basis of some set formulae – melodious music, some … Continue reading
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Tagged Aanchal Mein Saja Lena Kaliyaan, Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai Dil Mein, Aji Kibla Mohtarma Kabhi Shola Kabhi Naghma, Asha Bhosle, Asha Parekh, Banda Parivar Thaam Lo Jigar, Beauty of Kashmir, Dekho Bijli Dole Bin Baadal Ke, Heaven on Earth, Humdum Mere Khel Na Jaano Chaahat Ke Ikaraar Ko, I, Joy Mukherjee, Laakhon Hain Nigaah Mein Zindagi Ki Raah Mein, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Mohammed Rafi, Movie Review - Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), Nasir Hussain, O.P. Nayyar, Rajendra Nath, Ram Avtar, Zulf Ki Chhaon Mein Chehre Ka Ujala Lekar
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Yellowish beauty with fragrance of good nature
Once again, I am reviewing a novel of my favourite Hindi mystery writer – Surendra Mohan Pathak. Amongst his novels categorized under 5-6 different series, I love the Sunil Series novels the most. Sunil Kumar Chakravarty is an investigative journalist … Continue reading
Pickpocketing ? No, this is the craft of the hand
Making the things disappear from the sight of the onlookers (or someone’s possession) is called an art of magic which the professional magicians demonstrate in their shows. In Indian lingo, this is called – Haath Ki Safaai (the craft of … Continue reading
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Tagged Hema Malini, Kalyanji Anandji, Movie Review - Haath Ki Safai (1974), Ooparwaale Teri Duniya Mein Kabhi Jeb Kisi Ki Na Khaali Rahe, Peene Waalon Ko Peena Ka Bahaana Chaahiye, Prakash Mehra, Randhir Kapoor, Simi Grewal, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012), Tu Kya Jaane Wafa O Bewafa, Tumko Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Humse, Vaada Karle Saajna Tere Bin Main Na Rahoon Mere Bin Tu Na Rahe Hoke Juda, Vinod Khanna
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Aawara overturned
The great showman of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor had made a classic movie – Awara (1951) containing an interesting and meaningful discussion about Nature vs. Nurture issue and the conclusion drawn was that nurture is more important in shaping the … Continue reading
Heartache makes a star ! Really ?
In Gulshan Nanda’s Hindi novel – Sisakate Saaz (on which Hindi movie ‘Mehbooba’ was made in 1976 starring Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini in lead roles), the singer hero, Prakash tells the heroine (she is also a singer), Ratna -‘Aapki Aawaaz … Continue reading
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Tagged A.R. Rehman, Aapki Aawaaz Mein Kashish Hai Lekin Dard Ki Kamee Hai, Gulshan Nanda, Imtiaz Ali, Irshad Kamil, Jab We Met (2007), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Kumud Mishra, Love Aaj Kal (2009), Mehbooba (1976), Movie Review - Rockstar (2011), Naadaan Parinde, Nargis Fakhri, Ranbir Kapoor, Saahir Ludhiyanvi, Shammi Kapoor, Sisakate Saaz, Socha Na Tha (2005)
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The intoxication of pain in a lover’s heart
The title of the album is apt because pain and tears also contain a kind of intoxication for the gloomy lover who has lost something invaluable (for him / her). I know how intoxicant it can be to shed tears … Continue reading
Posted in Music Review
Tagged Bas Farz Ada Karoonga Maine Faisla Kiya Hai, Haay Tera Pyar Mujhe Raas Na Aaya, Jeetu Tapan, Kis Se Baat Karen, Kisi Ki Yaad Saataye Sharaab Pee Lena, Koi Na Geet Pyar Ke Gaaye Andheri Raaton Mein, Music Revuew - Nasha (by Kumar Sanu), Na Kabhi Wafa Karoonga Maine Faisla Kiya Hai, Nazar Milaayi Tune Dil Na Milaaya, pain and tears also contain a kind of intoxication for the gloomy lover, Pandit K. Razdan, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Prabhu Laal Prajapati, Tu Hamen Kuchh Bhi Na De Hum To Wafa Hee Denge, Tumne Roka Nahin Hum Ruke Bhi Nahin, Waqt Ne Hum Se Kaisa Liya Imtihaan, Zindagi Tujhko Naye Mod Pe La Hee Denge
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Thrill but no suspense
Right Yaaa Wrong (2010) is a Hindi movie under the thriller genre. However it is not the routine run-of the-mill Bollywood suspense thriller. It is not an original story either. The filmmaker has lifted the story from a Hollywood movie … Continue reading
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Tagged A Perfect Murder (1998), Above Suspicion (1995), answers are not easy, Be Reham 1980, cat and mouse game, cold-blooded murder, courtroom drama, Deepal Shaw, food for thought, Govind Namdeo, howdunnit, Humraaz (2002), Irrfan, Isha Koppikar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Maharathi 2008, moral dilemma of deciding what is right and what is wrong, Movie Review - Right Yaa Wrong (2010), mystery, Neeraj Pathak, Qatl 1986, run-of-the-mill suspense thriller, Suhasini Mulay, suspense, suspense thriller, thriller, thriller genre, Vaada (2005), whodunnit
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