Category Archives: Movie Personality

Bareilly girl comes of age

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Today (18th July) is the birthday of Priyanka Chopra. And I am not able to resist reminding myself of the cover page of the Navbharat Times dated 20.01.2000 which contained the photos of three young very charming girls winning the Miss India … Continue reading →

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Shehenshaah-e-Soz with a velvety voice

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

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The gems presented by Guru Dutt’s deserving pupil

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

First of all, I sincerely thank my dear friend and esteemed reviewer and blogger Mazhar Nawaz for inspiring me to pen this review. Rajbeer Singh Khosla, popularly known as Raj Khosla, learnt the directing skills by assisting the legendary filmmaker … Continue reading →

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The flag-bearer of simplicity and Indianness in Hindi cinema

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Now-a-days, the Rajshri banner of Bollywood is known as the banner of Sooraj Barjatya who has given certain blockbusters during the past three decades. But this article is not about Sooraj. It is a tribute to his grandfather, Late Tarachand … Continue reading →

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Arre O Saambha ! A tribute to Late Mac Mohan

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Eight years ago, on 10th May, 2010,  one famous film personality had passed away with such calmness and in a low profile manner that for a pretty long time, several people were not aware of it. This famous personality was … Continue reading →

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The magic of poetry in cine-lyrics

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

First of all, I sincerely thank my dear friend and esteemed reviewer and blogger Mazhar Nawaz for inspiring me to write this review. Yogesh Gaud (or Yogesh Gaur) is the name which should have shone in the world of literature … Continue reading →

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Aye Dost, Dard Ka Rishta Bahut Hi Gehra Hai . . .

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

With my sincere thanks to my dear friend Cattie for inspiring me to pen this review, I pay my tribute to the legendary actress known as Meena Kumari who has become immortal as the only Tragedy Queen of Indian cinema. … Continue reading →

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Malika-e-Husn ! Tarannum ! Adakaari !

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

I express my sincere gratitude towards my dear friend Cattie for inspiring me write this review which is my tribute to the legendary lady artist of the Indian screen – Suraiya. The way there cannot be another Talat Mahmood or … Continue reading →

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The aura of Saadhana

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jitendra Mathur

Saadhana is no more. The extra-ordinary diva has left for her heavenly abode. However her aura stays and will stay forever. Being an ardent fan of Saadhana, I am paying my tribute to her through this blog. Saadhana was a … Continue reading →

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