Author Archives: Jitendra Mathur

About Jitendra Mathur

A Chartered Accountant with literary passion and a fondness for fine arts

The overrated Acharya

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Jitendra Mathur

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 touching saga of unexpressed love

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jitendra Mathur

The tragic demise of Jamuna (in the last week of January 2023) instigated me to pen a review of Milan (1967) featuring Nutan and Sunil Dutt as the lead pair with Jamuna also in a significant role. Milan (union) is … Continue reading →

Mujhko Apne Gale Laga Lo Aye Mere Hamrahi

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Jitendra Mathur

This old review is republished as a tribute to veteran actress and heartthrob of millions in her heyday – Jamuna who left for her heavenly abode on 27th January, 2023. Originally a South Indian actress, she left her mark in … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Agha, Dhumal, Hasrat Jaipuri, Jamuna, Karke Jiska Intezaar, Lalita Pawar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mann Re Tu Hi Bata Kya Gaaoon, Mehmood, Mohammed Rafi, Movie Review - Hamrahi (1963), Mubarak Begum, Mujhko Apne Gale Laga Lo Aye Mere Hamrahi, Nazir Hussain, O.P. Ralhan, Rajendra Kumar, Rajendra Nath, Shailendra, Shankar Jaikishan, Shashikala, Shubha Khote, T. Prakasa Rao, Ye Aansoo Mere Dil Ki Jubaan Hain | 7 Comments

A classic which is the predecessor to Lagaan

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 10 Comments

The flight of courage and conviction

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in TV Serial Review | Tagged Kanchan Chaudhary, Kavita Chaudhary, Kiran Bedi, Lalitaji, Shekhar Kapoor, Surf Ki Kharidaari Mein Hi Samajhdaari Hai, TV Serial Review - Udaan, Uttara Baokar, Vikram Gokhle | Leave a comment

Too far-fetched, yet entertaining

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Abhishek Pathak, Ajay Devgan, Akshaye Khanna, Drishyam (2015), Ishita Dutta, Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal, Movie Review - Drishyam 2 (2022), Nishikant Kamat, Rajat Kapoor, Shriya Saran, Tabu, The Devotion of Suspect X | 2 Comments

A grand musical and visual romantic treat

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

Tabassum is no more. An extraordinary actress, TV host and youtuber, Tabassum breathed her last on 18th November, 2022. This old review is republished as a tribute to her. In the late fifties, Nasir Hussain (Aamir Khan’s uncle) started the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 2 Comments

A son restoring his father’s lost pride

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

Today is the 19th birthday of my son Saurav. He has a billion dreams in his eyes. I am a loving father and a loving father always wants his son/daughter to become a winner in life. Even if a father himself … Continue reading →

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A woman getting caught in the fatal game of power

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

Shivani Bhatnagar, an ambitious journalist working with the highly prestigious Indian Express newspaper, got murdered on 23.01.1999 in her flat in East Delhi. Her murder case became a high profile one and made headlines for a long time. A study … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ashutosh Rana, courtroom drama, Divya Dutta, Kunika, Movie Review - Monica (2011), Shivani Bhatnagar, Yashpal Sharma | 6 Comments

Solving the Savarkar riddle

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

The history of modern India (during the 20th century A.D.) contains two prominent figures having life full of contradictions – one of them is Mohammed Ali Jinnah and the other one is Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Both of them lived a certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged All India Muslim League, Dame Agatha Christie, Defense Mechanisms, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, East India Company, Indian National Congress, Kaala Paabu, M.A. Jinnah, Madal Lal Dhingra, Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Nathuram Godse, Psychoanalytic Theory, Raashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, S.C. Bose, Sigmond Freud, V.D. Savarkar, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar | 6 Comments

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