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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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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
A grand musical and visual romantic treat
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
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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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A woman getting caught in the fatal game of power
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
Speechless SRK in an action-packed revenge saga
Young Shah Rukh Khan emerged as a romantic hero in Bollywood in the early nineties starring in movies like Deewana (1992), Dil Aashna Hai (1992) and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992). However he took risk and did action-packed and gore-soaked … Continue reading
Fragrance of love in the fragrance of tuberose
Firstly, I express my gratitude towards esteemed reviewer and author Sajit Nair who inspired and reminded me to write a review of this beautiful movie which is as fragrant as the flowers of tuberose use to be. In fact, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Amol Palekar, Basu Chatterjee, Dinesh Thakur, Kai Baar Yun Bhi Dekha Hai Ye Jo Mann Ki Seema Rekha Hai, Mannu Bhandari, Movie Review - Rajnigandha (1974), Rajnigandha Phool Tumhaare Mehken Yun Hi Jeevan Mein, Salil Chawdhury, Vidya Sinha, Yahi Sach Hai, Yogesh
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Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal . . .
This old review is posted again as a tribute to the Tragedy King of the Indian screen – Dilip Kumar who left for his heavenly abode today. In my review of Maut Ki Aahat (a Hindi novel), I have opined … Continue reading
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Tagged Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, By quitting drinking only can the drinker think logically about and take some prudent step to solve the practical problems of his life, Dekho Aaya Ye Kaisa Zamaana, Dilip Kumar, Hasrat Jaipuri, Hum Dard Ke Maaron Ka Itna Hi Fasaana Hai, Jab Se Nain Laage, Jawahar Kaul, Kaahe Ko Der Lagaai Re, Kanhaiyalaal, Koi Nahin Mera Is Duniya Mein, Lalita Pawar, Lata Mangeshkar, Liquor consumption may make a happy person happier but it can by no means mitigate the grief of an aggrieved person, Movie Review - Daag (1952), Nimmi, Preet Ye Kaisi Bol Ri Duniya, Shailendra, Shankar Jaikishan, Talat Mahmood, the feeling of grief intensifies in the intoxicated condition, Usha Kiran
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